Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT The Prophet Talks ABOUT THE POLITICAL HAPPENINGS. The all important politician is becoming very much in evidence these days. They are beginning to " look wise;" The full-blooded politician in Kansas is a man among men, a man whose advice s always sought. You can always tell a through and through Kansas politician by the way he carries himself. He has a sort of self-important deplomatical air—that is sure to attract attention. Meet ono and say, "Why houdy do!!" "he will reply as gravely and dignified as king, "well pritty fair, pritty fair! "You then ask "How's Polities? "You will be suprised to hear this sage of the political arema "But" you say, "on the quiet, how's things going?" "well," "he finally answers," "we are going to take every thing." Why I was just thinking of running Mr.—as—but I am about to charge my mind," and so he goes on. While about town this week meeting first one and then the other of these political prophets by laying quiet we learned part of what will happen this spring and this fall. In the second ward all hands will join in re-nominating and relecting that brilliant gentleman Chas. H. Luling as Councilman. Charley has got a 'lead pipe cinch' in the second ward. His conduct has been such that he will easily be reelected. In the Third ward, Fred G. Duyn has got a walk away according to the political sage—and we think the sage is right. Fred as made a good and most acceptable councilman, and there is no reason why Fred should not be reelected. And he will be. In the fourth ward things are not decided upon. Many wish councilman Chas. L. Davidson to accept a re-nomination, while many want him to aspire higher—and seek the position as representative from his district. Mr. Davidson is hanging between two opinions. And until he has finally made up his The Negro race, especially of the north,needs more good substantial farmers. They need more men who are tillers of the soil. There is a bountiful treasury in the earth; a little and you obtain it. Editor. VOL. III. mind nothing will be done. He could get both; but his time will not permit it. In case he should desire to make the race for representative which we believe he is entitled to and should accept, then in that event the Councilmanship will in all probabilities lie between Dr. Minnick Sr. and H. C. Dunbar, both good men. The county election is a little further off so the prophets said not quite so freely about them, but we got this much by close listening. Judge Thos. C. Wilson will be nominated and reelected probate Judge. Judge Wilson has made a splendid record and every one concedes his re-election. John M. Chain has got a snap in retaining his presents place as county clerk, according to the prophets. The prophets say that if Henry Shadd is appointed Sheriff by Gov. Stanley that this will be a high stepping stone to his election in the fall. One thing that they all agree on is, that Otto G. Eckstien, who made such a splendid, fair and square race at the last county election will be the unamous nominee of the republican party this fall. If Otto is nominated, as he should be, and as we also believe he will be — he will surely be elected For county Surveyor the prophets have not named any one yet. If they have, they keep the name up their sleeves. The same is true of Register of Deeds. For corner it depends. For Clerk of the District Court a young German Pete Stoffel has been mentioned. All in all the "wise men of Sedgwick County republican politics will make it warm. Is Metric System wanted. Washington, Jan. 20.—The committee on weights and measures will invite manufacturers and merchants to appear on February 6 and give their views concerning the adoption of the metric system of weights and measures. Heretotore congress has secured the views of scientific gentlemen on this subject, but Mr. Southard holds that such a change in the entire system of weights and measures is a practical question on which the large business interests should be hear. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1902. ABLE FOR SELF GOVERNMENT All Tribes In Philippines Excepting The Moros. LAND TITLES ARE UNSETTLED. San Francisco, Jan. 23.—Governor General Taft will stop at Cincinnati, his home, en route to Washington. Discussing the conditions in the Philippines, Governor Taft said: "I wish the press would correct the impression that there is war on all the islands. The insurrection is confined to two localities—the province of Batangas and the island of Samar. I have received a most encouraging cable from General Wright, who is the acting governor in my absence. It said owing to General Bell's strong repressive measures that the trouble in Batangas was being quieted. He further said that 700 rifles had been surrendered and as there are only 1,100 or 1,200 rifles in the province there is no doubt that Batangas will be as peaceful as any of the other provinces. The dispatch then says there are 843 teachers in the island in 450 places and 200 of these places are unoccupied by United States. "I may say the Filipino is not hostile to the teacher. It is plain that they entertain no hostility towards pedagogues or pedagogy. "Now I wish to impress upon everybody that civil government is a success. "There is a strong peace party in the islands and it is composed of the most influential men among the Filipinos. They are working earnestly and zealously toward bringing about happy relations between their country and the government. "If you had seen the farewell receptions that were given me by the people on my leaving the island, you would have realized that there was sincerity in the expression of the wish for civil government to continue. Before I left I received reports from the governors of the different provinces and the tone of each report was most encouraging. "There are thirty-five provinces capable of government. The only place where there is trouble is in the Island of Samar. But we are all confident that it is only a question of a short time when the island will be pacified. "Judge Carlock, of the court of first instance, reported to me that the Island of Bulo was quiet. Mindanao is an island of great wealth. It is yet undeveloped and when it is, will be of great value. "Speaking of the Moros—the Moros are not capable of receiving civil government. They still have tribal relations as did our Indians, and obey their chiefs. "The great question and difficulty that presents itself to the government is the land question. The titles to land are very unsettled and it is a difficult matter to adjust them." Chief Boxer Executed. London, Jan. 21.—The Shanghai correspondent of the Standard says that, according to trustworthy reports received from Pekin, General Tung Fuh Siang, the notorious anti-foreigner, whose execution was recently ordered by the dowager empress, was executed Jan. 15 at the Yamen of the governor of Shan Si, in Kan Su province. Leavenworth Convict in Canada Leavenworth, Kan., Jan. 20.—Warden McClaughey, of the federal prison, received telegraphic information from the Canadian police authorities that F. A. Kating, a prime leader in the prison mutiny of November 7, has been located by the Canadian police through the Bertillon system of identification. Outlaws Start to Bad Lands. Chickasha, I. T., Jan. 18.—It is reported at Anadarka that the gang of outlaws which murdered Sheriff Smith and his deputy near Anadarko, crossed the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific tracks near Apache, and were headed east for Indian Territory. Some of the best officers and old settlers claim that their capture will be almost impossible if they once reach the Bad Lands of the Territory. The body of Smith was shipped to his home at Norman for burial --- The Bible Revised The new revision of the Bible recently completed brings it up to date without changing its meaning. There are thousands of people, however, who will always have an old original copy without any modifications. There are also thousands of people, who having once used Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, will use any other medicine, because they know its value as a case headache, nervousness, indigestion, dyspepsia or liver and kidney troubles. Be sure to try it. Original Meaning of Prejudice Prejudice was originally nothing more than a judgment formed beforehand, the character of such judgments being best indicated by the present meaning of the word. Must Buy Off Girl's Parents. In Turkestan every wedding engagement begins with the payment of a substantial consideration to the girl's parents. : a girl jilts her lover the engagement gift has to be returned, unless the parents have another daughter to give as a substitute. These are Plain Words Marshfield, Mo., Jan. 20th—Mr. J. F. King of this place makes the following statement: "I have suffered untold agony for twenty years with Lame Back and Acute Kidney Disease, and in that time have never been two days together clear of misery, and for some of the time I could not walk a step or even sit up. "Last spring, after trying many doctors and every remedy that could be thought of, I began a treatment of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The good results were almost immediate and for the last seven months I have seen more comfort and pleasure than I have for twenty years before. "Any one with Kidney Disease or Lame Back that will not try Dodd's Kidney Pills deserves to suffer." Some men resemble lobsters, they turn red when they find themselves in hot water. Pice's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs.—W.M. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1900. The fellow who gets the reputation of a cheap skate doesn't cut much ice. Sure to be arrested! Any ache or pain by Hamlin's famous Wizard Oil. Your druggist sells it. A Christmas tree is like a wife—it's the trimmings that cost. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. A practical joke is one that manages to dodge the waste basket. FITS Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restore. Send for FREE $2,000 trial bottle and coasters. Dr. R. H. Klink, Ltd., 313 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. A man can't contract some habits too much. Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup. For children teeth, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allows pain, cure swindle colic. 25c a bottle. Counterfeit money is a thing of the passed. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 20—For many years Garfield Tea, the Herb Cure, has been earning a reputation that is rare—it is UNIVERSALLY praised! This remedy presents unusual attractions to the senses of health, it is made of HERBS that cure in Nature's way—by removing the cause of the disease; it is PURE; it cleanses the system, purifies the blood and establishes a perfect acclimatization to life; it is equally good for young and old. KANSAS CROPS. The secretary of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture has just tabulated in comparative form statistics obtained from the U. S. Department of Agriculture year books. The tables are brief and graphic and calculated to surprise those who have looked on Kansas as a semi-arid state. Kansas ranks first in the value of wheat and corn raised for the five years 1896 to 1900, inclusive, and also for the year 1900 alone; first in the value of wheat alone raised in 1900; fifth in the value of corn alone for the same period; second, in the value of wheat and corn raised in 1900 per capita. The same authority gives the number of bushels of corn raised in Kansas in 20 years as 2,995,985,308, and the number of bushels of wheat raised in same period as 691,297,613. These are truly wonderful figures. In part they show the solid basis of value on which the securities of the Santa Fe railway rest, for the Santa Fe is to Kansas what the Pennsylvania railroad is to Pennsylvania, the chief transportation agency, with lines covering the state more generally than do those of any other company. A new booklet on the resources of Kansas is being prepared by the Santa Fe passenger department and will be ready for distribution early in the year. The booklet will contain statistics for the year 1901. Negroes Must Get Together IS THE RULE APPLIED TO NEGRO ASPIRANTS FOR POLITICAL PREFERMENT - IT IS AN UNJUST RULE - WHEN AP- PLIED TO NEGROES ALONE At this time while there is a great scramble for political preferment among the Negroes it has become the most common of all injunctions for those who have the distribution of political patronage to say "you Negroes must get together." It seems to be the prevailing opinion on the part of our white friends that the Negro can and must do that which is not done by anyone else. It is not unusual for two — three and sometimes half a dozen applicants of the opposite race to apply at the same time and for the same position; yet we never hear those who have the letting of the job say "you white men must get together," but, on the contrary as many as desire may apply and when the time comes a choice is made of the one the best fitted for the position sought or who has the strongest endorsements or who by merit or party service demands for him the place, and he is appointed to it. His defeated and less successful aspirant is forced to look to some other field or business for a livelyhood and thus the party maintains its independence and it moves on as before. In the light of these facts, why should the Negro be required to "get together or get nothing?" Why not apply the rule in the distribution among the patronage of Negroes as is applied in the distribution of political patronage among the whites? Why not let as many apply for the same job and at the same time as desire; and let those who have the power to do so, distribute the patronage according to true merit and party fealty. The Negro aspirant for political preferment, like the white man, feels that no one has any political right in the pursuit of office that he is bound to respect. We think it quite unfair to the Negro that, because two or more of them apply at the same time and for the same position that both or all of them should be turned down because of that fact. Such indeed, is a great injustice. Negroes cannot "get together" and agree upon one of their number as political representative and standard bearer of the race no more than the whites can. There is as much individuality and political selfishness among the Negroes as among any other race, and no more. The casting aside the entir number of Negro aspirants for political positions because forsouth there --- NO,35 were more than one of them for the same position and at the same time applying, in our opinion, a very unfair and unjust course to pursue. Such a reason is a subterfuse and not an excuse. If this is to be the rule applied to Negro aspirants for political positions his doom is sealed. All that will be necessary to defeat him or them will be for some shiftless, undeserving fellow to shoot up and "enter" the race for the position to which most competent and deserving politicians may aspire. If this is to be the rule, designing politicians and good for nothing ward healers may, whenever they see fit, defeat the most meritous and worthy aspirant for political preference by entiring the race at the same time and for the same position. We think that there is but one rule that should govern in such cases and that is the which awards the position to one having the greater or greatest number of merit mrrks to his credit for party service and whose candidacy seems to meet with universal satisfaction. The white members of the party would, in our opinion, do well to no longer insist that the Negroes "get together or get nothing." But should teach us to know and understand that somewhere from our ranks tqey are going take and promote to some commendable political position the person who, in their judgement, justly merits and deserves the recognition he seeks; and this they should do fearlessly and courageously. This would teach the Negro to know that he could not on his own motion or by the contrivances of some corrupt fand designing political trickster defeat the euds of political justice. As the matter now stands it seems just to the hand of the jealous Negro (of whom there are many) being unable to eat the hay himself, will not allow the ox to eat. These jealous and undeserving fellows have received too much encouragement in their course from our white friends in turning down the more deserving simply because "the colored people couldn't get together." We are for justice and fair play in politics as in everything else. A Reader. The president of the Berlin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has issued a proclamation to the public urging them, in engaging cabs or wagons, to take only those drivers who do not follow the stupid and cruel custom of using blinders over the eyes of horses, which is the principal cause of shying. THE SEARCHLIGHT, ee WICHITA, - - - KANS. ————___ W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered the Post-Office at Wichita, Kan- ‘sas as Second Class Mail Matter. Pusuisnen Every Sarozpay Ar 110 Nonra Marx Sr. RATES OF SUBSORIPTION: IN ADVANCE. Fires: mee ee ee months, DY MAlL....ce---eeeeeee eee, * made Knows Si asrenisog vce o> a8 monications to “as ekeraligne =o "Wichita onus, tobe lished oh th! ee Re Recyicreead pees eens Seas eo Zit matters vont to “The Searchlleht” for dblication must be signed by the Party eect rrtngs O° MP8 D7 Se Pare ( Grand Chaecellor John E. Lewis spent Tuesday in Parson, Ks. where he paid Mrs Georgia Anna Me An. derson $100,00 due her as a death claim by the K. of P. Grand lodge. ‘The money was paid in the presence of a large and appreciate aadience. G. C. Lewis is doing much to work up good interest in the order throughout the state. Mrs. Lee” Anderson assisted by Mre, F. W. Phelps, gave a 3 o'o TEA at her cosy home 442 N Topeka ave last Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss B. O. Miller of Kansas City ‘Those present were: Meedames; Ma tilda Stewart, F. H. Moten, W. N. Miller and Mies Miller. A delightfal time was had; while the guests were enjoying dainty repast Mrs. Ander. son favored them with several selec- tion on the piano which was highly enjoyed by all. Mrs, Ellen Scott of Bunker city ©. T. past through Sunday, to vis- it relatives and friends. Mrs, Abernatbycis on(the sick list ‘The ladies B. L. C. Art Club, met Thursday evening, at the residence of Mes, J. T. Chinneth on N. Waco. Atter spending an hour at beautiful enabrodery and other fine’ needlé work,"they indulged in a dainty re port. John Mayberry of Perry O. T was in the city Wednesday lookin, around. He contemplates movin; to our city. Julius G. Gaines is still very sie Onr friend E, D. Grayson has a cepted a position'with the Morsema Innes Department store, A Remarkable Bridge. =~ ‘A remarkable bridge spans the Per- quimans river, in the eastern part’ of North Carolina. It is supported en- tirely by air-tight whisky barrels, and ‘has been in existence for the best part ‘of fifty years, and owes its origin to the ingenious ability of an old inhabl- tant. It certainly says much A the preservative properties of whisky that ithe barrel-bridge has lasted so long. Mim the case of military bridges to en- ‘able troops to cross rivers many curi- ‘ous materials have at various times been used, amongst which may be mentioned barrels, casks, eork, rafts o1 timber, and even coffins. In fact, any articles can be utilized for this pur- pose in case of necessity, provided they will give sufficient buoyancy for the purpose required at the time they are used, Spars, ropes, bamboos and planks have bean used in a variety of ways for spanning narrow streams or chose “My friend,” exclatmed the eloquent gainister, “were the average ‘an to turn and look himself square in the eyes, and ask himself what he rasily needed most, what woud be the frst reply suggested to his mind?” “A rubber neck!” shouted the preeo- cious urchin in the rear of the room. McGinnis (sadly)—Tim. me and cae ‘wife hov parted feriver. Tim—TY' devil rye say! McGinnis—Yis; she tuk all- jmony. ‘Tim—Poor crature, did she dos ‘gisy ?—Denver Times. | Locals and Personals. {=tt As Wz Ger In, So We Give Ir. }#=t |) GSRGC0ROURURG ors nnn nna en oor on BPRS tc oe vee ae ane ee Jrendered at the prize elocationary contest at the 2nd Baptist church last Friday under the auspices of the W. C..T. U. The contestants ac. quited themselves in a grand style Before the contest began a highly enjoyable peice was recited by Mrs J.,Cox entitled "That Love affair. It was amusing and the manner in which Mrs Cox recited, it added originality a flavor to it, she was heartily applauded. One of the features of the evening was the singing’ by the selected Quartet composed of Mesdames J. L. Harper and Estella Patton and Messrs, W. H. Jones and G. W. White. Their songs were appropriate and finely rendered. After the program began Mesdames Harper and Patton pleas- ed the large audience with a num- ber of choice duets: The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. H, V. Plummer, pastor. | The following program was ren- dered: | 1,“ Love Affair ” Mrs, J. Cox 2 “Rum Sellers’ Home” Mrs, Lucy [Anderson 3 “The Deacons Match ” Mrs, H. W. James 4 “The, Party of Rum ” Mrs, F. W. Phelpe « 5 “ My Party” Mrs. Leo Anderson 6 “Down. the Saloons ” Miss L. Bartlett 7 “Two Armies” Mrs C. Webster 8 “Inthe bushel or inthe jug ” Mre, W. H. Jones. < The exercise were well worth go- ing to hear. The prize was awarded to Mies L. Bartlett. Jno, B, Lewis%left Monday to spend a week straightening out some business, among some of his Knights of Pythias lodges in the state. He will return Saturday. Remember the meeting of Toss iodge No. 10, Monday night Jan. 27th 1902, Lecture night. A very enjoyable"time were had on last Wednesday eve. at the resi. dénce of Mr.” and).Mrs. Miller, on 14th St.” Those present, were Miss Winnie Ray and Miss Fannie Coll. ins, Mr. E K. Knox, Anthony and '|Booker T. Hockett. The evening were spent in games at a very late hour, and every one went bom | rejoicing. | Chas, Andrews who has been is | Joplin Mo. for some time, cam }| home last Monday morning, Jan "| 20th, Charley reports a good time | WiThom."Anderson and Jno. Hock |ett spent Sunday in Augusta. Ton ‘|says he went [down to see] abou -]some property, he reports a goo | time. WICHITA SPARCHLIGHT, SATURLAY, JANUARY, 26 1002 ee | The Board of County Vommiss ionerson last Monday appointed our friend Joe Phillips as one of the jantors of the Court house to suc- ceed Chas. Anderson and appointed our friend Jacob McAfee, as yard- man, Phillips will begin on Feb. Ist and McAfee on April 6, Both the gentiemen named are alright, We believe that they will do credit in thei rrespeetive positions. Rev. H, F. Frazier is having quite a grand success at hin revival meet- ing at the New Hope Baptist chureh Large and orderly congregations as- semble every evening. There has been several additions tothe church, and there are two candidates ready for baptism. The following were added last Sunay night: Mr. Goodseal, Misses Anna and Rachel Goodseal, Mrs S. E. John son, Miss Harvey, and J.D. Mad- lock. ‘The church is doing much goed. Meet Monday Night. Toas lodge No, K. of P. will meet nextMonday night Jan. 2nd. This is a regular meeting and will be de- voted to a general historical lecture on the work of the order. All mem- ders are requested to be present as the meeting will be very interesting. Rev. J. H. Vanlue, General ae Missionary of Kansas, for tho Baptist convention was in the city several days last week. Rev. Vatlue spent tho holidays in St. Louis, with| his family who are there for a few months’ stay, The Rev. is a great | traveler and goes over nearly all the states each year, he is a good copversationalist and a close obser er. He ean keep any one interested for hours at ajtime. After having a handshaking with a few of his fellow towns-men he left Saturday for the East. Rev. B. Morris, Jas. Johnson and W. N. Millrr went to winfield Wed. night, to attend the Japanese enter- tainment at the Second Baptist church, at that place. The enter tainment was grand and all the gentlemen returned highly pleased with their trip and speaking good words for the good people of Win- | fiela. Invitation are out anouncing the | Silver wedding anniversory of Mr. and Mrs A. Paul 623 N. Main St. | next Mondag night. It promises to || be a swell affair. | ee byl « \ OUR BUYER | }) Who is in the market has been able # y to pick up a snap in Ovencoars and i Surrixas. Styles that are up - todate p j and will be worn mext season. We will offer these as long as they last at one half (4) price. Come in and inspect them. a 4. S22 4 Sreempield Bro Kansas Mid-Winter Expo- sition. Topeka January 20 to 30. Via THE Great RTS Rock Island TD Route The Rock Island will sell round- trip tickets to Topeka at one fare on account of the Kansas Mid-Win- ter Expositioh, which will be open during the ten days, January 20 to 30, Tickets will be sold from all Roek Island points in Kansas on January 20 and again on January 27, From points within 200 miles of Topeka on January 21 only, and from points within 100 on Januasy 22, 25 and 29. Tickets limited to five days, with final limit January 31. This Exposition is undertaxen in the interest of Kansas manufac- turers, and embraces interesting dis- plays in dairy avd packing-house products, fruits and fruit products, cereals and cereal products, manu- factnres and fine arts. For further particulars see local Rock Island agent. Tho St. Louis Mirror isa twenty- eight page paper, im magazine form, edited by William Marion Reedy, assisted bya staff of contributors comprising the best writers and lit- erary authorities on all currenj eub- jects, eocial, religious, scientific, fi- nancial, literary or artistic- The Mraror is a weekly review of men and affairs; a treasnry of short stories and good poetry; a paper “in which the best books, best plays and best music are ably reviewed, and all topies of coutemporary interest are given careful attention. It is the up-to-date paper for the merchant’ t eteacher, the professional man, the student, the politician, as well as for women and the home. 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And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne' TIME OF TRAINS AT W1CHITA St. Louis Mail and Express Leaves Wichita 1:30 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:35 am St. Louis and Fort Smith Express Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 6:45 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2:30 pm Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8.40 pm Arrives Wichita 8.10 pm Arkansas and Kansas Mail and Express. Leaves St. Louis 8.45 am Arrives Wichita 6.25 am Leaves Wichita 3.20 pm Arrives Wichita 1.10 pm Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change. For reliable information as to rates, routes, time, etc. apply to any Frisco agent or the undersigned. It is a pleasure for us to answer questions. B. F. DUNN, District Passenger Agent, WICHITA. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghn'l Pass. Agt. Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST. LOUIS, MO. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted) This wonderful fruit is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair stright as shown above. It nourishes and protects hair, falls out or breaks off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands, arranges hair in a variety of colors on request. The first preparation ever sold for its uniqueness. Get the Original Ozonized Ox know as the genuine never falls to the ground. The original Ozonized Ox necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children, necessity perfumed. The great advantage this fruit has is that you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its best and most economical, it is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to the original Ozonized Ox. Sold by druggists and dealers or sand has 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. You may pay all expenses on the postal or express order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. For a Good,First-Class Shave GO TO Fisher's shop Up to Date Hair Cu*& Shampoos. 638½ E.Douglass Ave., Burl Fisher.Prop. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. No.239 N.Main street. Wichita. Kans. WELCOME PARAGRAPHS FROM ABROAD AS RECORDED BY THE WIDE - AWAKE and HU Searchlight Corresponden AS RECORDED BY THE WIDE - AWAKE and HUSTLING LIST OF Searchlight Correspondents. Arkansas City. Mrs. Jessie Williams, was in the city Sunday. The Ivy Leaf Club, gave a social in the Masonic Hall, Tuesday eve Jan. 21st, which was well attended and all present report aa fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Wright left for Coffeyville Kansas, Wed. morning, where they will make their future home. The members of Embrodiery Club were entertained Friday eve, at the residence of Mr. Mrs. W. O. Logan' on N. 4th St. All present reports a grand time. Rev. Garnett is in the city carrying on his revival meeting although he has no converts so far. It seems as though the meeting is doing a great deal of good by reviving, those who are already Christians. Arthur the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Huse, has been very sick but is reported better. Kingman Mr. M. E. Woods transacted business in Wichita Saturday week. Mr. David Jacobs, the well-known colored cook, is taking a vacation in the Territory Mr. Thorton Johnson, who has been here some time departed for Wichita Monday. Mrs. Peter Jackson, and mother of Cheney, Kansas, were Kingman visitors this week. ODDS AND ENDS More than 90 per cent of the vessels using the Suez canal navigate by night. Toronto got $12,754.25 for its share of the street railway earnings for September. The potato forms nearly 14 per cent of the total food of the people of this country. A new emigration law in Italy combines departures to Naples, Genoa and Salamanca. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS ALL Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA makes the hair gray and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Bite Scalp Diseases. Prevents Falliture Baldness. HARTONA POCKET KINKIEST HAIR. Guaranteed receipt of price—25c. and 50c. per bottle. HARTONA FACE BLEACH black or dark person five or six skin of a mulatto person all BLEACH removes Wrinkles, Dark heads, and all Blemishes of the harmless. Sent to any address per bottle. Hartona Remedies are absolutely positively refunded if you are us, and we will send you free a b one hundred people in your own using Hartona Remedies. SPECIAL GRAND OFF we will send you three large box AND STRAIGHTENER, two large BLEACH, and one large box of removes all disagreeable odors can Arm-Pits, &c. Goods will be sent securely by your name and post-office and e Money can be sent in Stamps or enclosed in Registered Letter or Address all orders to— HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Scalp Diseases. Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Premature Baldness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE KINKIEST HAIR. Guaranteed harmless. Sent anywhere on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. per box. HARTONA FACE BLEACH will gradually turn the skin of a black or dark person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person almost white. HARTONA FACE ELEACH removes Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, Freckles, Blackheads, and all Blemishes of the Skin. Guaranteed absolutely harmless. Sent to any address on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. per bottle. Hartona Remedies are absolutely guaranteed, and your money is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied. Write to us, and we will send you free a book of testimonials of more than one hundred people in your own State who have used and are using Hartona Remedies. SPECIAL GRAND OFFER. Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENER, two large bottles of HARTONA FACE BLEACH, and one large box of HARTONA NO-SMELL, which removes all disagreeable odors caused by Perspiration of the Feet, Arm-Pits, &c. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express office address very plainly. Money can be sent in Stamps or by Post-Office Money Order, or enclosed in Registered Letter or by Express. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. BEFORE USING HARTONA TRADE-MARK. AFTER USING MARRIAGE TRE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY JANUARY 25 902 Sterling After a series of warm cloudless weather, it is pretty har o ha snow but Kansas people should never complain. Miss Lenora Wilson of Lyons Ks. is visiting friends here. Rev. Minnie E. Jackson who has been assisting Rev. Barwett in revival services returned to her home in Detroit Kansas, Thursday. She is a good Christian worker,and did much in behalf of the church. The meetings were a success, there being about 18 converts. Nearly all the young people, are now members of the church. Miss Netta Williams of Hutchinson is visiting friends and relatives. One of our colored men that lived in Reno Co. near Sterling, died last Monday morning, the cause of his death was a goitre on the neck. Most of the colored people here attended the funeral. He leaves a bro. mother, and two sisters. The heart-fe't sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Mrs. H. Kern, and Mrs. S. Steward, are on the sick list but we hope they will recover soon. Mrs. M. Kern, and Rev. Jackson, spent a day visiting friends in Lyon Kansas, they reports a good time The young people organized a Christian endeavor, Wednesday eve. Mrs. Margret Manuel, who has been visiting her grand-parents, in Nickerson, returned home Monday. Miss. P. Steward, visited friends in Nickerson, Sunday. Mrs. J. Douglas, also Mrs Saulter have been sick but, is better now. Elder Braxton, was here Friday night, and had sacrament. Laughter answers the same purpose that fire does in a damp house, dispersing chills and making all bright and cheerful.—Chicago News. Many a man who tries to be a rascal finds he is only capable of being a fool. Grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, mildness, Itching, Eczema, and alling Out of the Hair and Premi- POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE harmless. Sent anywhere on our box. will gradually turn the skin of a shades lighter, and will turn the most white. HARTONA FACE Sk Spota, Pimples, Freckles, Black-eye Skin. Guaranteed absolutely on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. stately guaranteed, and your money not perfectly satisfied. Write to book of testimonials of more than own State who have used and are FER. Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and pages of HARTONA HAIR GROWER large bottles of HARTONA FACE HARTONA NO-SMELL, which used by Perspiration of the Feet, sealed from observation. Write express office address very plainly, or by Post-Office Money Order, or by Express. AFTER USING HARTONA TRADE-MARK. BEFORE PURCHA HARTON And you can always find them. Regular 12c Percale at the S & M. per yd. 10c. A nice line of Indian Linen per yd..5c to 15c. 8c Outing per yd. 5c NOTICE! I have sold others what a wonderful effect The Original OZNIZED Ox Marrow has in making the hair grow. My hair is thick and strong, but it comb-full, but since I have used your OZNIZED Ox Marrow I can fix it any way I want. My hair is thick and strong, more. I enclose money order $1.40, yours, MISS JESSIE BRISTOL, R. L. THE ORIGINAL OZNIZED OX MARROW (copyrighted) also makes kinky or curly hair straight. soft and beautiful. Cures dandruff and it is not on the break or breaking. Never fails. Warranted dandruff and dandruff. Drills, dandruff and designs, or send us 50 cent. one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We also sell OZNIZED Ox Marrow CO., 70 Hill Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Your Footwear Where do you buy yourshoes and what do you pay for them? This should be an important matter to you, especially when it may mean a saving of dollars in a short time. We have a complete stock of Sample Shoes, as another big shipmedt arrived yesterday. Find your size and it means that you get them at less than wholesale prices.* Grocery Dent The People's Economy Store. TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main Cherryvale We was surprise with a little rain Monday morning!. Eugene Harrison, answered to the charge of drunkenness in police court, Saturday morning, and was fined $7.25 Young man this don't look very nice for you. Mr. and Mrs. John Young, has moved in the house with Mr. Arm. strong, on E. 7th St. Every body go to the Cherryvale investment stock company for groceries, the only colored store in town. Rev. A. Walker went to Fredonia Saturday night where he preached Sunday and Sunday night. T. S. Sneed is on the sickolis . Rev. T. W. Walthall pastor of the A. M. E. church at this place, is conducting a series of meetings, and much good is being done. Mrs. D. H. Hi intertained a few of her friends, on last Thursday eve quite an enjoyable time was had. Alex Cooper, is laid off from work his week on reccount of sickness On the account of the most excellent queen Ruth,council No. 71 postpon'd her regular meeting, till next Monday night. Let every all the members come out. Mr. Armstrong went to the Territory, Monday morning on business Jno. Young, came home from Oswego Saturday morning he reports that his sick sister is much better. Mr. July Robinson has taken his departure for Oklahoma. We wish every body to subscribe for the Wichita Search light. His Landscapes. A nouveau riche recently attended a picture sale in this city. A friend who had noticed him at the sale asked afterward: "Did you pick up anything at that picture sale, Jorkins?" and the other responded: "Oh, yes, a couple of landscapes; one of 'em was a basket of fruit and the other a storm at sea."—Boston Commercial Bulletin. Winfield. One of the most pleasant church entertainments ever witnessed in Winfield, was the Japanese Entertainment, at the Second Baptist church Wednesday night. The church was beautifully, tastefully and artistically decorated with Japanese lanterns. The Stage was beautifully arranged. Much credit is due the ladies who worked so diligently to make the affair a grand success. There were several visitors present from Arkansas City as well as Rev. B. Morris, the pastor, Jas. Johnson, and W. N. Miller, of Wichita. One of the features was an address by Atty W. N. Miller, Editor of the Wichita Searchlight. 1 Japanese Drill 2 Solo Miss. Alexinia Walls 3 Recitation Miss Edna Saunders 4 Solo Mrs P. H. Jackson 5 Recitation Mrs Geo. Nichols 6 Duet Mrs Jackson and Miss Wall 7 Recitation No half-way doing Miss Sarah Dixon 8 Solo Mrs Nichols 9 Where the Fall Palmettos grow by the Choir. The drill was grand, the participants were: Misses Alexinia and Ella Walls, Mrs. J. W. Woods, Pres. Miss Sarah Dixon. Miss Estella Saunders, Raymond Perry, Mrs R. Jackson, Clerk Mrs Anna Shaffer, Treas. The Winfield Mandolin Club player nice music. The Club is composed of the following young men. Mr. Fred Wright, W. W Johnson, and General Johnson. Reduced Prices Reduced Prices Weare now cutting prices on all of our Winter Suitings and Trousers made to order from 20 to 30 per cent. Call and see me and get your clothes while our stock has a good selection before they are all gone. THE PEERLEE 508 East Dough A man is telling a woman something. ALL CASES DEAFNESS OR H ARE NOW O by our new invention. Only those HEAD NOISES CEASE F. A. WERMAN, OF BA Gentlemen: — Being entirely curled of deafness, tha a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion, about five years ago my right ear began to sing my beering in this ear entirely. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three m number of physicians, among others, the most emin- only an operation could help me, and even that of them, but your beating the effecr ear would then saw your advertisement accidentally in ment. After I had used it only a few days accordi Gentlemen: - Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. - I will go to a go-ahead right ear begin to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing in this clinic. - I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a number of physicians, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told me that only one of them had caused the head noises we had then caused, but the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. - Then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-day, after five weeks, my hearing in the ear has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain. Very truly yours. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Examination and YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at a nominal cost. advice free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC. 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL. PROGRAM. Mrs Geo. Nichols, ADMIRAL SCHLEY VISITS THE COLORED SCHOOLS. Admiral Schley, accompanied by General W. W. Gordon, visited the Georgia State Agricultural and Mechanical college (colored) to-day. The college band escorted the visitors to Meldrim auditorium, where the students and many of the representative colored citizens of Savannah had assembled. The admiral, escorted by President P. B. Wright, ascended the rostrum, receiving cheers and applause from the audience. The students sang "America," concluding with the old plantation melody "Stsal Away to Jesus." Admiral Schley made a short address in the course of which he complimented the colored soldiers and sailors in the war with Spain for their bravery. The Ladies Art Club met at the residence of Mrs J. E. Lewis, N Emporia on Friday afternoon of last week, and spent a very pleasant hour in artistic needle work, after which a bounteous repast was served. The club met again yesterday [ Friday ] at the pretty home of Mrs J. T. Chinneth on Waco, ave. and as usual spent a very pleasant hour. Miss B. O. Miller was entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W N. Miller last Wednesday night by Misses Fannie Collins, Winnie Ray Messers E.J.K. Knox, A. Hockett, and J. Hockett, the evaning was spent in gamer, afterwhich a lunch was served. R. THE WOMAN IN THE TELEPHONE Miss Marion Cunningham, the Popular Young Treasurer of the Young Woman's Club of Emporia, Kans., has This to Say of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—Your Vegetable Compound cured me of womb trouble from which I had been a great sufferer for nearly three years. During that time I was very irregular and would often have intense pain in the small of my back, and blinding headaches and severe cramps. For three months I used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and aches and pains are as a past memory, while health and happiness is my daily experience now. You certainly have one grateful friend in Emporia, and I have praised your Vegetable Compound to a large number of my friends. You have my permission to publish my testimonial in connection with my picture. Yours sincerely, Miss MARION CUNNINGHAM, Emporia, Kans." When women are troubled with irregular, suppressed or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhoea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, bloating (or flatulence), general debility, indigestion, and nervous prostration, or are beset with such symptoms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excitability, irritability, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, "allgone," and "want-to-be-be-alone" feelings, blues, and hopelessness, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine, for you need the best. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address: Lynn. Mass. MITCHELL'S SALVE CLOVER Largest growers of Clover, Timothy and Grasses. Our northern grown Clover, for vigor, frost and drought resisting properties has justly become famous. SUPERIOR CLOVER, bu. $.90; 100 lbs. $.90 La Croissance Prime Clover, bu. $.80; 100 lbs. $.90 Samples Clover, Timothy and Grasses and great Catalog nailed you for 6c postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. LA CROSSE, WI. CAPSICUM VASELINE (PUT UP IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES) A substitute for and superior to mustard or mustela must delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderfully to stop the toothache at once, and relieve headache and sore throat. We promise it to the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external for pain in the cheeks, the stomach and all the gums and gums of the plains. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable to the housestead any people say it is the best of all your prescriptions, cents, at all drugrists or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps or by sending it to us at the public should be scanned by the public unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 State Street, NEW YORK CITY. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NATHAN BICKFORD, Washington, D. C. they should be scanned by the public unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 State Street, NEW YORK CITY. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives quick r.r. and cures worm gases. Book of testimony, Dr. E. H. GREETS K. ALSO, Atlanta. DENSION JOHN W. MORRIS Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes C.I.A. ra- tion in civil war. 15 admissible claims, attisy HAS NO EQUAL. DEFIANCE TRADE MARK DEFIANCE IN QUALITY & QUALITY STARCH 16 oz. REQUIRES NO COOKING PREPARED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MFG Co OMAHA, NEB. Of Interest to Investors. British consols draw more interest than United States 2 per cents, but are at a discount of 7 per cent, while our 2 per cent bonds command a premium of 8 per cent. First Lake Superior Ore. The first discovery by white man of the iron ore of the Lake Superior region was made September 16, 1844 near the eastern end of Teal lake, in northern Michigan, by William A. Burt, a deputy surveyor of the general government. In June, 1845, the Jackson Mining Company was organized at Jackson and in the same year it secured possession of the celebrated Jackson iron mountain. The ore from this mountain was first used in a bloomery at Jackson and afterward in 1847 and subsequently in bloomeries in northern Michigan. WHAT SETTLERS IN SASKATCHEWAN VALLEY HAVE TO SAY. Formerly from the United States. Rostern, July 8th, 1900. Frank Pedley, Esq. Superintendent of Immigration. Sir:—We, the undersigned settlers in Saskatchewan, Township 43, Range 6, beg to submit the following letter. We came from Springfield, Bonhomme County, S. Dakota, in the spring of 1899, and settled where we now reside. We had considerable crop last year we put in on new breaking, and it was very good, and this year, 1900, our crop is excellent. Our wheat will yield about twenty bushels to the acre, the oats and barley are also very good, and our potatoes and root crop all that could be desired. We consider this a fine country and are glad we came, as our prospects could not be better. A poor man will get a start in this country much quicker than in Dakota. We are, yours respectfully, John H. Schultz, H. A. Goshen, S. Gors, B. H. Dirks, C. D. Unry, P. Unry, and A. Razzilef. All from South Dakota, U. S. A. THE CONTENTED FARMER gets splendid returns for his labors, and has best social and religious advantages, to possess the splendid climate and excellent health. These we give to the settlers on the lands of Western Canada, which comprises the great grain and ranching lands of Manitoba, Assiniboia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Exceptional advantages and low rates of fare are given to those deserts of supporting the fall grant lands. The handsome forty page Atlas of Western Canada sent free to all applicants. Apply to F. Pedley, Superintendent immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to J. S. Crawford, Canadian Government Agent, 274 W. Ninth City, Mo. Yellow, musty looking linen can be avoided by using Defiance Starch, which whitens the goods and makes them like new. Ask for the 16 oz. package Defiance Starch. All other starches weigh 12 ounces. Don't forget it—a better quality and one-third more of it. With some people even the smallest troubles come in large size. Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents. It is usually the unlucky person who believes most in luck. PUTMAM FADELESS DYES are fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. A watch may give give but a wise jeweler doesn't. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constipation. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by ear, which is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucus surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be bury by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Some people laugh at old jokes because they know they are jokes. THE Life out of de- ment which the greater part of the happiness when given to them to on which it acts, component parts every objectional well-informed, a because of its pla- Syrup of Figs— be used by father Syrup of Figs naturally without system effectuall from the use of f which the children grow to manhood them medicines, assistance in the gentle—Syrup of Its quality is laxative principi also to our origi the little ones, do ers sometimes o bought anywhere When y through you and general thing wrong sure. It is Will cure y liver and k Dropsy, Ga C 2 Hardy Pine, 2 Quercies, 2 Orchard Irresolved, hardy as oak—the 12 Orchard management deficient, poor deerer and farmer, is mailed to you upon above 150 scrips for but 10, portage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED COMPANY STATE GROCERS' ASSOCIATION. Asks Several Legislative Acts State And National. Topeka. Jan. 23.—The State Grocers' convention is in session here. There are several matters upon which the association wants legislation, both state and national. Its prominent men are anxious to block the passage of the parcels post law, a bill in congress which is backed by Wanamaker, Montgomery-Ward and Seigel-Cooper, the great department store men. Its object is to make cheaper and more direct mailing facilities for mail order business and the small retailers believe it will result in the crushing out of their business. It is also desired to effect the passage in the Kansas legislature of a collection law by which an unpaid retailer may more successfully resort to garishment proceedings in justice courts. The indorsement of a national pure food law, the recommendation of a change in the present state bankruptcy law and the indorsement of the Grout oleomargarine law will be asked of the convention. URBAN AND SUBURBAN. South Gains in Latter And Northern Cities in Former. Washington, Jan. 21.—The director of the census has given out a statement regarding the growth of urban population north and south which shows the following facts: The large cities, taken collectively, are growing nearly twice as fast as the rest of the country; the present population of northern states living in large cities is nearly three times as great as the corresponding per cent in the south; the north has a rate of increase no greater than that of the south. The large cities in the north are growing much faster than those of the same size in the south, but this difference is balanced by an extremely rapid growth of small towns and cities in the south and especially by the high rate of increase of southern rural population. The statement says these results seem paradoxical but are correct. Secretary Hay Will Not Quarrel. Secretary Hay Will Not Quarrel. Washington, Jan. 23.—The state department will not be drawn into the controversy which has sprung up between the European powers respecting the efforts made by them to prevent the United States from going to war with Spain. Lord Cranborne's statement is recognized as absolutely correct as far as it went, but there are chapters in the story which he did not touch upon, and it is recognized here as inexperient to develop all the facts, even now, lest animosities spring up without sufficient reason. The frank statement of Lord Cranborne touching Austria's earnest efforts to prevent war caused no resentment here, where it is realized that there were dynastic and sympathetic reasons that justified or at least extinguished the Austrian purpose. Fighting Bob at Head. Washington, Jan. 18.—Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who has been charged with the preparation and execution of the naval program at the reception of Prince Henry of Prussia, called upon Dr. Von Holleben, the German ambassador at the embassy and consulted him regarding the arrangements for the naval welcome to be accorded the distingushed visitors. Admiral Evans will keep in close touch with the ambassador and the embassy. 365 Insurgents Surrender. Washington, Jan. 21.—The war department is advised of the surrender of 365 insurgents to Brigadier General James F. Wade at Cebu, in the Philippine islands, January 14. On January 15 they took the oath at Taglibaran, Bohol. Crazy Snake Ignored Washington, Jan. 23.—The reported purpose of Chief Ellis, of the Indian Territory Indian police, to recommend that Crazy Snake, the chief tormentor of the troubles with the Creeks, be arrested and held a life prisoner of war, receives no serious consideration at the interior department. Crazy Snake has persistently urged the commissioner to take him to see the president, but the commissioner has refused to recognize him in any way. A Snow Storm Wreck. Topeka, Jan. 22.—Passenger trains No. 6 and No. 7 on the Santa Fe railroad collided at Syracuse, Kansas, in a blinding snow storm. Syracuse is the regular passenger passing place for these trains. No. 6 had stopped, but No. 7 plunged into the other train. The engines were badly wrecked and four cars were piled in a heap and burned—the baggage car of No. 6 and the baggage and express, the smoker and a chair chair car of No. 7. The latters's baggage was also badly burned. Nobody was hurt. Coroners Only Competent. Topeka, Jan. 23.—Assistant Attorney General Clayton holds that the service of papers made by sheriffs who had already served two terms was illegal and that the only way legal service could be obtained in counties where that condition exists is through the coroner. There are about forty second term sheriffs. While the Montgomery county case is undecided litigants will likely insist on the coroner serving all papers in their cases. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Deafness Cannot Be Cured THE CHILD Life out of doors and out of the ment which they receive and the greater part of that healthful delight happiness when grown. When a given to them to cleanse and sweet on which it acts, should be such a component parts are known to be with every objectionable quality. The well-informed, approve and record because of its pleasant flavor, its Syrup of Figs—and for the same reason be used by fathers and mothers. Syrup of Figs is the only naturally without gripping, irritating system effectually, without produce from the use of the old-time cathay which the children should be so cathay grow to manhood and womanhood them medicines, when medicines assist in the way of a laxative gentle—Syrup of Figs. Its quality is due not only to laxative principles of plants with also to our original method of man the little ones, do not accept any others sometimes offer to increase the bought anywhere of all reliable drugs to remember. CALIFORNIA the front of age. In order beneficial effe ways necessary the genuine see whether track. When you arise in the m through you from hips to shoulder and general run-down feeling, thing wrong with your liver or sure. It is a fair warning. McLean and Kid Will cure you. It is an unfailible liver and kidneys, or urinary Dropsy, Gall-stones, Gravel, Sold by all d The Dr. J. H. McLean THE CHILDREN ENJOY Life out of doors and out of the games which they play and the enjoyment which they receive and the efforts which they make, comes the greater part of that healthful development which is so essential to their happiness when grown. When a laxative is needed the remedy which is given to them to cleanse and sweeten and strengthen the internal organs on which it acts, should be such as physicians would sanction, because its component parts are known to be wholesome and the remedy itself free from every objectionable quality. The one remedy which physicians and parents, well-informed, approve and recommend and which the little ones enjoy, because of its pleasant flavor, its gentle action and its beneficial effects, is—Syrup of Figs—and for the same reason it is the only laxative which should be used by fathers and mothers. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy which acts gently, pleasantly and naturally without gripping, irritating, or nauseating and which cleanses the system effectually, without producing that constipated habit which results from the use of the old-time cathartics and modern imitations, and against which the children should be so carefully guarded. If you would have them grow to manhood and womanhood, strong, healthy and happy, do not give them medicines, when medicines are not needed, and when nature needs assistance in the way of a laxative, give them only the simple, pleasant and gentle—Syrup of Figs. Its quality is due not only to the excellence of the combination of the laxative principles of plants with pleasant aromatic syrups and juices, but also to our original method of manufacture and as you value the health of the little ones, do not accept any of the substitutes which unscrupulous dealers sometimes offer to increase their profits. The genuine article may be bought anywhere of all reliable druggists at fifty cents per bottle. Please The Danger Signal If you are driving across a railroad track and hear the screech of an approaching engine, you don't stop to see whether a train is coming. You get off the track. 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When a laxative is needed the cleanse and sweeten and strengthen that should be such as physicians would say are known to be wholesome and the remove quality. The one remedy which physic, improve and recommend and which the pleasant flavor, its gentle action and its benefit for the same reason it is the only laxatives and mothers. It is the only remedy which acts gently, gripping, irritating, or nauseating and does, without producing that constipated he, the old-time cathartics and modern imitations, should be so carefully guarded. If you are and womanhood, strong, healthy and well when medicines are not needed, and away of a laxative, give them only the size of Figs. Due not only to the excellence of the crops of plants with pleasant aromatic syrups, a method of manufacture and as you not accept any of the substitutes which may increase their profits. The genius of all reliable druggists at fifty cents p. to remember, the full name of CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP C. the front of every package. In order to get its beneficial effects it is always necessary to buy the genuine only. Danger Sign If you are driving scraper track and hear the scraper proaching engine, you see whether a train is coming. You arise in the morning with aches and from hips to shoulders; with that tired, stuprun-down feeling, then you may be sure with your liver or kidneys, or both. Don't fair warning. McLean's Liver and Kidney Ball It is an unfailing remedy in all diseases, neps, or urinary functions. It is the best stones, Gravel, Jaundice, Rheumatism, Sold by all druggists. Made by Mr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co., St. Loe. Miles of Potatoes. Eaten by Everybody Fall TRADE MARK. 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