Wichita Searchlight

too much when we say that The Searchlight stands to-day and is recognized as one of the leading Negro Journal of Kansas and of the West. Issued once each week giving the latest race news. We have recently made new additions which will enable us to give our patrons a high grade of work promptly done. We solicit your next order. Prices Low, Work Guaranteed. Send $1. and get this paper and it will keep you posted on what the race is doing. Send at once. The SEARCHLIGHT WE WILL SEND YOU THIS PAPER ONE YEAR. $1. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1902. PAULINE" "Oh,'tis a weary task to wear a mask of joy on the face of care," sighed Pauline Lancaster. a beautiful young girl of 18 years of age. "So it is all over between us! Well I might have known that it would end this way. Ah me, how unhappy I am! And to think, I have no one to confide in; for mama must not and shall not know, though my heart may break. Ah, here comes mama low." "Pauline. dear," called Mrs. Lancaster, a state y matron of 55 years, who, although very rich, had suffered; for she had married George Lancaster for his money and suffered the consequences of it. She had been a widow for about five years. Pauline was her only child and all the love of her life wrs centered on her; for Pauline had a very sweet disposition, and to know her was to love her. She had met and loved a young lawyer of good family but poor, who returned her affection, by the name of Forest Cramer. Although she loved him she begged him to let her keep her secret, but after a year of secrecy he called on Mrs. Lancaster, who very politely but firmly refused her consent to her daughter marrying a poor man. Now dear reader do not blame Pauline too much, for a though she loved Forest with all her heart, she feared poverty. At the time our story opens she had been reading over an old letter that she had received from Forest, on the eve of his sailing for Cuba. She was wondering where and what had become of him, when her mother called her again. She hastily put the letter in her pocket and answered sweetly: "Yes mama, I am here. Is there anything you want in particular with me? If not, I will go to my room, for I have a very severe head ache." "No," answered her mother, "I can wait to consult with you on who our guests will be for your birthday ball. So go, by all means, to your room if you wish. I met Maria Stover while shopping to day, in company with a very handsome young man, and bye the bye, Pauline, he looked very much like that Forest Cramer, but of course it was not him; for the haughty Mama would never be in company with a bepgar. But Pauline, dear, go to your room, for you are as pale as death. I will have your maid oring you up your dinner." Ki-sing her daughter, she closed the door and returned to the win- dow. "I wonder what caused Pauline to turn so deadly pale when I mentioned Forest Cramer's name?" mused Mrs. Lancaster, "I am in hopes she has forgotten the handsome beggar, for I have made my mind up she must marry Charles Jones, for with his wealth she can forever live in splendor." "Pauline are you better this morning?" spoke her mother next morning. "For if you are, I have a piece of news for you. Here in the 'Times' is som thing that doubtless will interest you, as you know both parties. The engagement of Maria Stover and that Forest Cramer is announced this morning. It seems as if some wealthy aunt of his died and left him a large fortune, and Maria met him in Cuba when he was secretary for her father, and they were very often thrown in each other's society. It seems as if he transferred his affections quite readily from you to Maria; but persons in his class will do most anything o money, and at that time he had nothing. They are to be married some time in May. I am very much surprised at both Mr. and Mrs. Stover, are you not also? Why Pauline dear, what on earth is the matter?" For after delivering her piece of news, she turned to see how Pauline had taken it. She found her in a dead faint, not again to open her eyes in consciousness for many weeks. And when she did open her eyes, her first question was: "Tell me mother, have they married? but no, you need not answer, for I see it in your face. Oh, how unhappy I am! Why did I not die in my illness, for I have nothing to live for. Tell me everything mother, I can stand it now." "Yes,' answered her mother, "they are married and have sailed again for Cuba, as he is going to take charge of her father's branch house here. Pauline, my darling, don't look at me that way! I know I deserve every reproach you can give me, but dear, forgive me if you can, for I have suffered my share." "Yes, mother, I forgive you, but I shall never marry," said Pauline. "I have made up my mind to become a sister of charity; nothing can change me. Nw mther, don't try to, for I have been rbed of all that was near to me in life." As soon as she was able she d as she said she would, leaving her mother alone. And ab u two years, ater Mrs Lancaster di d. leaving her entire wealth to the institution that Pauline had entered. BISHOP COPPIN'S WORK. The Right Rev. L. K. Coppin, who sailed from this city about a year ago on the Umbria, to take charge of the fourteenth Episcopal diocese of the African Methodist Episcopal church in South Africa, returned by the same ship. He is from Philadelphia and was the first bishop sent out by the A. M. E. church to take charge of this diocese which lies south of the Zambesi river and comprises two conferences, the South African and the Transvaal. "I found plenty of work awaiting me when I got there," he said today. "The two conference were map out, but were not organized and only a start had been made in their development. We now have between forty and fifty churches established with more than 100 traveling ministers. We have recently bought a large building in Cape Town, where in February next we will open a school to prepare students for a collegiate course. We are also hoping soon to start an industrial and literary school near Bloemfontein, modeled after the same general plan as the school at Tuskegee. "We are seriously handicapped in this project by the unsettled condition of the country on account of the war. There seem to be little hope of the terrible war cloud lifting. You cannot conceive the condition of affair over there. The Boers are gradually being wiped off the earth. It is no longer war, but a process of slow extermination. England will never listen to any arbitration proposition which means retoration of the republic and the Boers will not accept no other settlement. Just as long as they are able to keep up the guerilla method of warfare, they can, notwithstanding the smallness of their numbers, keep thousands of soldiers in the field busy watching them and trying to h ad them off." Bishop Coppin goes from here to Philadelphia, where he will remain for some two monthe. We want your Job work First Class work guar anteed, promptly done, prices low. Give Us your order. 110 N. Main St. NO.36 Our Hold Notwithstanding racial prejudices the Negro is well represented as far as the disposition of Federal patronage is concerned. Many people believed that although his services at the polls are thankfully received, when the rewards for victory are dispensed the Negro is somehow forgotten. That this is untrue is shown by the records. In the Treasury Department millions of dollars are stored and millions handled daily. The employees must of necessity be beyond suspicion of dishonesty. In this department there are 210 colored men. The compensation these 210 receive is $200,000 annually in round numbers. The Interior Department, with its numerous bureaus, is the next on the list with 200 Negroes, who draw $271,000 annually. The Government Printing Office closely follows with 168 Negroes. The paymaster hands them the tidy sum of $115,600 a year. The State Department recognizes the Negro in the department proper at Washington to the extent of $22-500 a year, and twenty-five Negroes have the distinction of adding their momentum to the wheels of diplomacy. In the Consular Service however, which comes under the State Department, there are eleven Negro consuls, who get $25,000 a year. Charles Emory Smith, Postmaster General, boasts that the Postoffice Department is a large brotherhood. Under him are thirty-four colored brethren, who get $24,680 years. In the War Department proper at Washington $35,000 is distributed among forty colored office holders. During the war with Spain the Negro was well represented in the army. There were in 1899 in the military service of the United States 15,050 colored men. Included in these were 266 colored officers, the greatest number in the history of country. Many of these are still in the servic and doing active duty in the Philippines and Cuba. These 15,000 drew $4,072 a year. In the Navy Department the colored citizens have only twenty-five representatives, who receive an average of $800 each year. We are proud of the colored people of Wichita. They told us when we began publication here, that they wanted a race paper; and to their credit we take pride in saying that they have proven themselves to us to have meant every word they said. THE SEARCHLIGHT. WICHITA, KANS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered the Post-Office at Wichita, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 110 NORTH MAIN ST. On year, by mail. 61 66 Month, by mail. 61 66 Three months, by mail. 66 Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Wichita, Kansas. [All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue.] correspondents and agents wanted everywhere. Write us for terms. where. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. They Favor Guy. We are glad to note that the colored people, almost to the man, favor the candidacy of Hon. Jas. H. Guy, of Topeka as Minister to Hayti. This is one of the rare occasions in Kansas politics, especially among the colored politicians, where they ever came so close together. They want Guy appointed and want him appointed bad. The colored people realize, appreciate and are proud of the sterling qualities, the fine capabilities and full competency of this highly educated and refined Kansan and race leader. We are with the colored people of Kansas in their almost unanimous choice of the Hon. James H. Guy as Minister to Hayti. We say to them 'you have selected the right man.' Guy, on account of his past unswerving and untiring devotion to the principles of the Republican party, on account of his competency to perform the duties of so important an office and of his gentlemanly qualities, makes him at once the logical and acceptable man for the place. Kansas today, almost as a unit, is asking the National Administration to recognize the loyalty of the colored voters of Kansas by the appointment of Jas. H. Guy as Minister to Hayti Missouri is a Democratic state and added not one vote to the republican column in the Electoral College, yet the republican leaders of that state were able to land one of their colored republicans. That is alright. But, look at Kansas! She gave McKinley and Roosevelt every vote that the state was entitled to in the Electorial College. It remains to be seen whether the republican leaders of Kansas will land the representative of the Kansas colored republicans as Minister to Hayti. They can, if they will. Will they? Tillman is at his some old stale again — showing how big a fool he is — and] " runnin' down th' nigger," God made an irrepairable mistake in manufacturing this freak of nature called Tillman; it happened this way: The Lord had been working considerably ' overtime' and got all straight for the next day, when he discovered one order left. In turning things in the proper shape, hurriedly, he placed the breins where the heels should have been. This was Tillman. Some people are born to howl; if there is nothing to howl about; they will howl any way It's practice. $ \ddagger = \dagger \mathrm {A s W E G E T I T}, \mathrm {S o W E G I V E I T}. \dagger = \ddagger $ Mrs. E. Landrum is suffering from rheumatism. Rev. W. H. H. Jones, a minister of much ability assisted Rev. A. C. Terrill in his series of meetings at the A. M. E. church last week. The meetings are proving very interesting. J. G. Gaines is still confined at his home, on the sick list. Rev. H. F. Frazier, pastor of the New Hope Baptist church was sick the later three days of last week. He is now some-what improved. Mrs. Chas. Agan is on the sick list. W. N. Miller was taken quite ill Friday of last week, and was forced to his bed. He was able to be at his usual place Monday. It is said that the colored paper at Parson. The Parson Blade, has been sold to white people; and that paper has, therefore, ceased publication. This leaves only three news journals in Kansas. Mr. Sylvester Griggs, entertained the Merry Makers Club, at his home on N. Wiehita St. Tuesday evening, Jan. 21st, 1902. A good time were had by all. At 10:30 the following lunch was served. Salmon Salad,—Sweet Pickles, Longbranch Crackers, Saratoga Chips, Bananas Cakes, Lemon Punch, Those present were, Misses Etta Kellv, Blanche Alexander. Etta Harvey, Agnes Gilbert, F. C. Moten, Anna Holbert, Lillian Holbert, and Messrs. John Scaggs, Pete Coleman' Burl Vernon, Tom Anderson, Ben Pembleton, Geo. Weyms, Jno. Hockett, and Sylvester Griggs. Wichita has been selected as the place to hold the next Republican State convention and May 28 is the time. No better place could have been selected. Wichita, on account of her many accommodations, is readily recognized as one of the best convention towns in the state. Much credit is due Mesers. C. L. Davidson, C'H. Luling, E.B. Jewett, and others for their work in securing that convention for Wichita. Master Willie Hunter, son of Mrs Mary Hunter, presented Mrs. W. N. Miller, a fine made Mastiff dog. He is a fine fellow and is now one of the boni-fide members. We have plenty old paper on hand for sale at 20c per 100 call at the Searchlight office, I10 N. Main. WE HAVE MOVED And would be pleased to greet you one and all with the best of everything. Very Respectfully, JONES TEA & COFFEE Co., 115 N. Main St. Words has been received that Miss Lula Parks has professed religion in Jefferson city where she is attending school. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURLAY, FEBRUARY, 1 1902 China Wedding OF MR. and MRS. A. PAUL CELEBRATED IN GREAT SPLENDOR. The China Wedding Anniversary celebration given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul at their cosy residence 623 N. Main St. last Monday night, was indeed one of the superb social events of the season. Their residence was handsomely decorated, fittingly for the occasion. The parlor, the sitting room, the down stairs, the up-stairs, everywhere, was filled with their many friends and guests. The music for the occasion was furnished by the Bell - Southard Mandolin Club, while the sweet notes of the piano added much to the enjoyment of the many guests. A fine lunch was served in four courses. This celebration will long be remembered by those who were present. Mr. and Mrs. Paul received many handsome, valuable and useful prsents. A full list of presents with the name of the donors: Mr. and Mrs.— S. W. Fleming, china clock; Arthur Webster, Eddie Thomas, fruit dish; S. N, Watters, N. Howard, Miss S. Hawkins, fruit dish; E. D. Grayson J. McAfee, nut and candy basket; I. J. Porter, celery boat; A. Bradford, Misses G. Profit, Cora and Pearl Bradford, fruit dish; W. M. Dent, cup and saucer; Wm. Kelley, and daughter, cake and card plate, cup and saucer; J. Dozier, bon bon plate J. H. Phelps, berry dish; W. W. H. Grant, cake plate; W. M. Whitted, set breakfast plates; Nate Simpson, Anthony, Ke., cake plates; G. H. Young, Rev. A. C. Terrill, chocolate pot; A. R. Helm, chocolate pot: J. Crouch, cake plate; J. C. Coffee, salad bowl; F. W. Phelps, cake plate; J. G. Gaines, berry dish; J. L. Harper and mother, berry dish and stature; Geo. Daniels, and Miss Whitted, six platters; J. T. Chinneth, six plates; J. P. Valley, punch bowl; A. J, Buford, salad dish; E. Landrum, card plate; Sherrills, bread plate; Sam Isler, cracker bowl; I. Patton, oyster dish; Thos. Glover, A. T. Glover, cake plate, pitcher; E. D. Drain plates; G. Crouch, Mrs. C. Smith, H. Crouch, pitcher, card basket and tea strainer; W. C. Helm, cracker jar; S. Watson, plates; I. Miskell, A. M. Morris, salad dish; J. McColough, pie plate; S. Anderson, pie plates; S. W. Jones, pie plates; W. N. Miller, pie plates; H. W. James' T Greenfield Bro's VIA THE Great Rock Island Route --- OUR BUYER field Bro's WICHITA, KAS. olive dish; F, W. Garrett, olive dish H. Williams, cracker dish; E. Miller, bread plate; F. S. Wilkins, leaf card plate; J. A. Robinson, fruit plates; W. Barker, fruit plate; D. Saunders. oat meal plate; Joe Phillipps, cup and saucer; H. Gilbert and daughter, chocolate plate; L. C. Carr, cream and sugar set; B. Topp, cup and saucer; C. Dego, cream and sugar set; G. W. White, cream and sugar set; Jas. Jackson, cream and thumb bowl; J. B. Lewis, cup and saucer; W. H. A. Clark, powder box; J. Rawles, fruit plate; S. E. Patton, cup and saucer; B. A. Fisher, salad dish; J. Bell, olive dish; W. Davis, Anthony, Kas., cracker jar; W. Ross, Parsens, Kas., plates. Messrs.- J. W. Thompson and company, fish dish; R. Heck and Mrs. A. Slater, celery boat; P. J. Coleman, salad dish; W. A. Bettis and mother, berry dish; Geo. Sestrunk, cup and saucer; Alex Hutchinson, oatmeal dish; Henry Braden, cup and saucer; Wm. Southards, coffee cricket; Chas. Anderson, cream set; S. Richey and daughter, cream set; Joe Bell, cake stand. Misses-Cora and Addie Morris, Anthony, Kas., bread and butter plates; Wells, Anthony, Kas., sauce dishes; Camp and Mace Sherman, dinner plates; W. Ray, cake plates; Herring and R. Love, plates; Daisy Bradford, plate; E. Simpson, cream set; L. Covington, nut basket; Biggers, cream set. Mesdames-J W. Covington, cream pitcher; M. A. Hodge, pitcher, Williams, cup. Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition. Topeka January 20 to 30. The Rock Island will sell round-trip tickets to Topeka at one fare on account of the Kansas Mid-Winter Expositioh, which will be open during the ten days. January 20 to 30. Tickets will be sold from all Rock 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 Januarys 22, 25 and 29. Tickets limited to five days, with final limit January 31. This Exposition is undertaken in the interest of Kansas manufacturers, and embraces interesting displays in dairy and packing-house products, fruits and fruit products, cereals and cereal products. manufactres and fine arts. For further particulars see local Rock Island agent. Who is in the market has been able to pick up a snap in Overcoats and Suitings. Styles that are up - to date and will be worn next season. We will offer these as long as they last at one half ( $ \frac{1}{2} $ ) price. Come in and inspect them. Hard and Soft COAL. QUEEN CITY CLUB PURE RYE WHISKEY than anything ever advertised before. the money lost FREE! An Extra Premium of an elegant as represented. Wholesale Price Lists of Liquors and Cigars. Repo. D. S. DISTILLER'S DISTRIBUTING CO. Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas Lodge No.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Toas Lodge No.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main street. Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcomed W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S. ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, W.C. Miss Blench Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Ida Martin, W.of R. of D. Meets 1st. and 8rd. Menday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F. & A.M. John T. Chinneth, W.M. W.H.A.Clark,Secretary. Meets 1st.and 3rd.Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. PALISTINE COMMANDERY No.12. Wichita Kansas. J.T.Chinneth, Emminent Commander J.A.Roberson, Generalissimo. Phil Hyde, Captain General Joseph Fines Secreta Sylvester Anderson,Treas Meets the 2nd Monday night each month MT. ZION CHAPTER No.17. W.H.A.Clark. High Priest. J.S.Fauver, King. Ben Wilson, Scribe. J.T.Chinneth,Secretary Grant Ewing,Treas. Meets the 4th Monday night each month HOME OF THE WEST No.2906. G.U.O.O.F. Jas. L. Harper, N.G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas. H. Gordon, P. S. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm HOUCK Hardware Store, Builders Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges, Garland Cook Stoves; all at the low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office Buy Your The Rose WHOLESALE AND ALL K Hard and S YARDS 215 & 303 W. Douglas. 10 Miss. B. O. Miller after spending two months visiting her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller, returned last Saturday at 1:35 via the Great Rock Island Route to her home in Kansas city. She expressed herself as highly pleased with Wichita and its socialable people, and says she had a most enjoyable time. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E Dora Ave. 'Phone 357. MRS. LEE ANDERSON HAIR DRESSER and MASSAGE PARLOR. 442 N. TOPEKA AVE. B.F.McLean Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI DACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY Reclining Chair Cars on all trains SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor. Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for reliable information relative to any trip you may contemplate. E.E.BLECKLEY.P. & T.A DR. E. HARRISON, 258 N. MAIN ST. Phone 582 PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Rheumatism cured in from 3 to 10 days. Piles cured in from 1 to 8 days without operation. Old Sores of long standing cured. Blood Diseases of the most dangerous type cured in from 10 to 30 days. Syphilis cured in from 10 to 30 days. Try my UNEXCELLED treatment for Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Coal From s Coal Co. RETAIL DEALERS IN LANDS OF Soft COAL. Office 303 W. 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Jan. 22nd at his home in the third ward John Bateman of heart trouble and complaining of others diseases from which he had been suffering for some time. Funeral was held Friday eve, from the residence with interment in Riverview cemetary. Rev. Garnett officiated. He belonged to the Metropolitan life insurance Co. which responded immediatly after recieving the death claims. Ruben Caldwell John Barber Charlie Speakert and John Scott, left Monday morning for Mus.ogee I. T. where they expects to go on farm. John Jenkins is on-the sick list but is reported some better. Rev. Simmes pastor of the A. M. E. church at Winfield spent Friday in the city, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Brown. The first services to be held in the new M. E. church will be held on Sunday, February 1st. There will also be appropriate excercises in memorium of the new church. The revival meeting at the Baptist church is progressing nicely. Winfield. 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TRADE-MARK AFTER USING HARTONA THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1 902 Cherryvale There was a wedding among the colored "400" Saturday night, Jan. 11th, and the hearts which were made to beat as one were those of Walter Wheaten and Swannie Lee Walker. The guests present were of all shades, from the chipper mulatto maiden to the ebony hued son of Soudan. The presents consisted of various pieces of furniture, of which the blissful pair are said to have a sufficient supply for all ordinary housekeeping purposes. At the conclusion of the all-important ceremony there was a regular plantation feast such as only the mammy's can provide. and a general good time Alex Cooper was able to go to work again Monday. A very bad accident happened to Rev. Banks Sunday evening, about 5 o'clock while making tea in a can havsg the can shut up tightly it explored scholding all the left side of his face and the back of his little daughter Bessie's neck. They are at this writing reported much better. Mr. D, H. Hill has gone to Arkansas on a big hunt. Miss Mealour Knox is having a very bad attact of the neuralgih and tooth ache this peek. Miss Henritta Surveyor is taking a lay off from work tihis week. Any one having any news they wish to send to the Search-light, will please at I. K. Knox 325 E, 6th street. NOTICE! I have told others what a wonderful effect The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow was. It was very short and came out by the comb-full, but since I have used your Ozonized Ox Marrow I can fix it any way I want. It was very easy to make more. I enclose money order $1.40. Resp. yours. Miss JESSE HARRIS, Bristol, I. R. THE ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (copyright) also makes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beautiful. Cures dandruff. Takes 60 minutes to spell out or breaking off. Never fails. Warranted glass and dealers. Send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay express charges, add to your ORX MARROW CO., 76 Waltham Ave., Chicago, Illinois. TRADE-MARK Grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, mildness, Itching, Eczema, and all bring Out of the Hair and Prema- 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 Black Spots, Pimples, Freckles, Black- one Skin. Guaranteed absolutely on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. utely guaranteed, and your money is 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 copies of HARTONA HAIR GROWER large bottles of HARTONA FACE OF HARTONA NO-SMELL, which caused by Perspiration of the Feet, is sealed from observation. Write express office address very plainly. or by Post-Office Money Order, or by Express. our job work. AFTER USING AFTER USING HARTONA TRADE-MARK. BEFORE USING HARTONA Good goods at a LOW PRICE stop in 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 Iola News. Mrs. J. W. Woodard is on the sick list. Rev. J. Young pastor of A. M. E. church, has been carrying on a revival assisted by Rev. M. J. Johnson. They have been faithful in their work, four have made a confession and the spiritual strength of the christians has been revived. Mrs. M. Roller who has been sick is reported better. Several young people and two or three families came from Tennessee to this city with the intention of making it their future home. Mr. T. W. Green has returned from his visit. Mrs. Agnsta Sanders is on the sick list. Mr. A. Bell is reported better. Rev. Mitchell preached at the M. E. church, Sunday. Rev. J. Young being absent last Sunday, Rev. J. Boyd preached at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. J. C. Miller, is up from Thayer, to see her deaughter Mrs. J' W. Woodard. Sterling Mrs. H. Kern is visiting friends and relatives in Hutchinson. Mrs. Jcephine Douglas is on the sick list, we hope for her speedy recovery. The Christian Endeavor Society met Sunday evening, with quite a large attendance. Every one seem interested in the meeting, and hope it will be a success. Mrs. Sarah Stewart recieved word that her pension has been allowed, $8,00 per mo and $12,00 for his childrens making $20,00 in all. This is good news for the family, and her friends are glad she will receive her money. Mrs. Jas. Nichols will leave this week for Kansas city, where her husband is working. Joe Williams is working in the barber shop of W. D. Coughenour. Miss. Jessie Rich, is visiting her parents in Sterling. 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. Your Footwear Where do you buy your shoes and what do you pay for them? This should be an important matter to you, especially when it may mean a saying of dollars in a short time. We have a complete stock of Sample Shoes, as another big shipment arrived yesterday. Find your size and it means that you get them at less than wholesale prices. Grocery Dept. The People's Economy Store. TAPP BROTHERS & HANSAHW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main 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. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing. 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 an operation was necessary, that the head noises were then reduced, 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 diseased ear has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain. Very true. F. A. WERMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD. 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. Wichita Tabernacle No 34 will meet Thursday at 2 O'clock. All members are requested to br present. Mrs. W. N. Miller C. P. The Ladies Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. A. C. Glovers 702 Market. After spending an hour in beautiful embrodery and other fancy needle work. They indulged in a dainty report, they all left rejoicing to meet next Tuesday at 2:30pm at Mrs. G. W. White 117 Murdock St NAMES- PROF. CLARK. The board of regents elected Professor E. A. Clark, of Wilberforce. O., to be president of Lincoln institute, at Jefferson City, to succeed Professor J. H. Jackson, Professor Jackson resigned the presidency last year and professor J. W. Damel was chosen acting president. and has been in charge of the institution up to the present time. Professor Damel was formerly in the faculty, but it is understood that he will resign since he failed to be elected permanent president. President Clark is a leading educator among the colored people, and was at one time connected with Lincoln institute faculty when President Inman E. Page was in charge. President Clark will take charge at once, resigning his present position in Wilberforce college. The board of regents also adopted the plans of Architects Miller and Opal for the new $10.000 dormitory, which will be erected this year. --- Reduced Prices, We're new 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 PEERLE 508 East Dou ARE. YOU Mrs. H. V. Plummer wife of the abl pastor of the 2nd Baptis chnrsh has returned to Kansas city after spending several weeks visiting in our city. Mrs. Plummer was highly pleased with her visit to Wichita. We wish to thank Rev. Plummer and Dr. E. Harrison for some nice pieces of job work. Let others do the same. Our job department are complete, all work guarantee d, pieces low as the lowest. Give us a trial order. Mrs. Sam Isler is still very sick at her home 1431 Sherwood ave. Tess—What is absinthe, do you know? Jess—Oh! I think it's one of those fake love-potions. I read in a book one time that "absinthe makes the heart grow fonder."—Philadelphia Press. Color for the Castes. In most European railways the principal differences between second-class and first-class lies in the color of the seat cushions, first-class being usually red, second-class gray. Michigan the "Lake State." Michigan has been called the "Lake State" for an obvious reason. It is better known as the "Wolverine State," from the former presence of great numbers of these animals in its forests. Bible Names of Candidates. Bible names dignify the anti-Tammany ticket with three Samuels, two Johns, a Thomas and a James, with Moses and Jacob all headed by Seth.—New York World. Many Wanted McKinley's Autograph. Among the papers of the late president Secretary Cortelyou has found 5,000 requests for Mr. McKinley's autograph, the accumulation of the summer. To be faithful in darkness, that is the supreme test to which the human spirit is subjected.—George S. Merlam. Kindness may not make a bad servant good, but kindness will make a good servant better.—Crate R LESS TAILOR Douglas Avenue. ANY • HEAD NOISES? FUOM SASKATOON WAN, WESTERN CANADA. In a letter written from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, one of the districts of western Canada, by Henry Laughlin to Dr. C. T. Field of Chase, Michigan, and which appeared in the Reed City (Michigan) Clarion, appeared the following: "If any one should ask you how I like it up here, tell them I am perfectly well satisfied; for me it is just the place. I have as good a piece of land as ever laid outdoors. Wouldn't exchange it for the whole of Lake County, or at least the township of Chase "Of course, I have not been here very long, but as much of the country as I have seen it cannot be beat anywhere. We had as good crops here last fall as I ever saw, and everything gets ripe in good shape. We had as good ripe potatoes as I ever ate in my life. There is no better place for stock on the continent than here Horses and cattle will do as good running out all winter here as they do where they are fed all winter there. Have built me a residence and now all I want is a wife to keep house for me. I have some breaking already done on my place, but next summer I intend to have more done and then I will be ready for business. "We have had a very fine winter so far. It has not been much below zero, if any, excepting about a week in the middle of November. It has been quite cold the past day or two. We are in log shanties, and they are just muddled up on the outside, and nothing has frozen on the inside as yet. There is no wind or rain, just nice steady weather all the time." Apply to any agent of the Canadian government. Some people are so enterprising they don't have to go to the devil; he comes to them. Making Home Happy. Anything that contributes to the happiness of the home is a blessing to the human race. The thoughtful housewife, who understands her responsibilities in the great problem of making the home all that the word implies is ever on the look out for that which will lighten the burdens of the household without lessening the merits of the work done. That is why nearly every well regulated household is using Defiance starch. It costs less and goes farthest. Sixteen-oz package for 10c. If your grocery hasn't got it clip this out and give it to him and ask him to send for it. Made by Magnetic Starch Co. Curry Neb. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY, gives quick r. of and cures worst cases. Book of testimonials in the DAY TRANSFER FREE. DR. H. H. GREEN'S OOB R. E. Allantha, G KIDDER'S PASTILLES Astore relief for Asthma. Soil byall Digesters. STOWELL & CO. Charleston, Mass. Are you married! If not, why not marry and爱她! We are willing the name, address and description of our wife who wish to marry us. They have from $10,000 to $40,000 in cash. They send for $10,000 for our wedding. For $800 for our love. Send for all and take your choice. Earlier offers are available. CON SCOOA CORRESPONDENCE CLOS. DRAWER 577, Lancaster, Pa. SALZER'S LIGHTNING CABBAGE. This is the earliest cabbage in the world and a regular gold mine to the market gardener and farmer. By the way, there is lots of money to be made on earliest cabbage, beets, peas, radishes, cucumbers and the like. M ALL BOUT THE GREAT NORTHWEST "OPPORTUNITY" a 20-page illustrated monthly magazine, for one year, and our special "Good News Package," containing pictures and full information about the fine "mate," rich land, magnificent crops and grand opportunities of the wonderful Northwest, for ONLY TEN CENTS IN SILVER, if you mention this paper. THE OPPORTUNITY COMPANY, 158 NWENPAPER ROAD, ST. PAUL, MINN. ONLY 10 CENTS. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN GANADA FREE year, land value increasing, stock increasing, spendlid climate, and churches, low taxation, high prices for cattle, a grain, low railway rates, and comfort. This is the condition of the farmer in Western Canada- Province of Manitoba and districts of Assin- bai, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Thousands of Americans ae now living in the country for homeeses and settlers. New districts are being opened up this year. The new forty-page Atlas of Western Cana- da sent free to a l i application from Manitoba, Canada or S. Crawford, Canadian Government Agent, 214 W. Nth. St, Kansas City, Mo. (PUT UP IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster and will not blister the st indicate skin. The pain-allying and curative properties of the plaster it will op the tootheach at once, and relieve heahead and sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pain in the neuralgia and gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be in invaluable in the household. Many people say it is the best remedy for pain in the neuralgia, at all druggings or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should be accepted unless the interior label, or otherwise not genuine. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO., 17 State Street, NEW YORK CITY. A. PRIESMEYER SHOE CO. SHOES THAT WEAR. Ask Your Dealer For Them. To Offset Heat at St. Louis. An air-cooling system on a vast scale is to be tried at the St. Louis exposition. Great fans will bring down a current of cold air from a height of 800 feet above the earth and pour it over the grounds on hot days. Sanitary Inspection for Dolls. In view of the instinctive fondness of little girls for kissing their dolls, the Lance thinks more attention should be -1 to the source of the material used in making and stuffing them. The Bible Revised The new revision of the Bible recently complete brings it up to date without changing its meaning. There are four ways prefer the old original ways prefer the old original copy without any modifications. There are also thousands of people, who having once heard the Bible, never use any other medicine, because they know its value in cases of sick headache, nervousness, indigestion, dyspepsia 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. Fllipinos Make Good Servants. An army officer who recently returned from our Pacific possessions says: "The Filipinos, whatever may be their faults, make the best servants in the world, if you can cure them of petty thievery. Overcome that, and you have an ideal servant. At home here we are confronted everlastingly by the servant-girl proposition. Bring the Filipino men here and the servant girl will be a dead issue. The men are small, active and not afraid of work. They could be trained to do general housework, just as the Chinese do out on the Pacific coast." 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 an 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. Piso'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, 1909. 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 Restorant, tend for FREX $2,400 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. KLINE, Ltd., 91 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. A man can't contract some habits too much. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allows pain, cure swindoll coil. 25c a bottle. Counterfeit money is a thing of the passed. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 20—For many years Garfield Tea, the Hure Cure, has been earning a reputation that is rare—it is UNIVERSALLY praised! This remedy presents an established defect to the search 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, restores the function of the digestive organs. It is equally good for young and old. KANSAS CROP3 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 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. CUMMINS MAKES A FIDAVIT He And Cohen Killed The Filipino Prisoners In a Fight. A FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES. Kansas, City, Mo., Jan. 29.—Lemuel D. Cummin, the former corporal of the Twentieth Kansas regiment, who admitted that it was he and Manrice Cohen that killed the two Filipino insurgents at the defense of Caloocan, and not General Wilder S. Metcalf, made avidifall concerning the affair in the office of Attorney C. W. Trickett, in this city, and a copy of it was sent to Senator J. R. Burton. Cummins' statement is as follows: I was a corporal in Company E, of the Twentieth Kansas U. S. V., and at the battle of Coloocan. In the early part of the battle Private Howard was wounded and I carried him to a place of safety, and returning to the front, I overtook Metcalf and four others, and as we went forward we were fired upon from a trench which crossed the road. We charged the trench and routed the Filipinos and captured two of them. The men were sullen and vicious, and after capture they tried to grab Major Metcalf's revolver, when some one of the boys grabbed one of them, and I pushed the other back with my bayonet. Major Metcalf then ordered Corporal Cohen to take the prisoners to the rear, and I was detailed to assist him. Cohen said: "Major, I would rather not go to the rear. I want to go on. The fun has only begun." Major Metcalf replied: "You have your orders." Major Metcalf then started to the front, and we started to the rear with the prisoners. After we had gone some distance, the prisoners refused to go, and made a dash for liberty, and attempted to secure some arms of dead soldiers that were lying on the ground, and a battle ensued. There were two of us against two of them, and we had to fight for our lives. In the mixup the Filipinos were killed. After this Cohen and myself went to the front, and joined Metcalf and the other soldiers at the old stone church, which was some 300 to 500 yards beyond the trench where the capture was made. I never had a word of conversation with Major Metcalf as to the fate of the prisoners, and never heard the subject mentioned, in his presence. Encouraging Words From Chaffee Encouraging Words From Chaffee Washington, Jan. 30.—At the cabinet meeting Secretary Root read a private letter from General Chaffee which denied the reports of friction between the military and civil authorities in the Philippines and gave a very encouraging resume of the situation. His statement was considered very gratifying by the president and the members of the cabinet. The discussion in the senate concerning General Wheaton came up incidentally, and Secretary Root read General Wheaton's record, which showed that he had enlisted in the volunteer army at the beginning of the civil war and after gallant service at the close of the war had been appointed to the regular army, in which he had risen through each successive grade to the rank of major general. To Lease Rich Lands. Ardmore, I. T., Jan. 30.—Secretary Hitchcock, of the interior department, has advised people here that, after April 1, 1902, 22,000 acres of land two miles west of Duncan, I. T., in the Kiowa and Comanche country would be leased for agricultural purposes. This rich land is now under lease to cattlemen. Salaries of Federal Judges Washington, Jan. 30.—The judiciary committee reported favorably the bill increasing salaries of federal judges, with provision increasing salaries of senators and representatives eliminated. The bill fixes the salary of the chief justice of the United States supreme court at $13,000, and of the associate justices of that court at $12,500; of circuit judges at $7,500 and of district judges at $6,250. The salary of the chief justice of the court of claims is made $6,125 and that of the associate justices $5,625. Blizzards out West Seattle, Wash., Jan. 27.—The first blizzard in Seattle for several years has completely tied up all street car traffic and generally interfered with business. Snow, the first this year, is falling heavily, with no sign of cessation. No snow fell in Seattle last winter. Helena, Mont. Jan. 27.—A cold wave covers all of Montana. In 24 hours the mercury fell from 2 above to 25 below. The wind is blowing at a general rate of 25 miles an hour. After Iowa Farmers. Topeka, Kan., Jan. 30.—D. O. McCray, state immigration commissioner, is in Southern Iowa to talk to many who will become citizens of Kansas this year. Mr. McCray has advertised his coming in local papers there, and in one county he learns through the local agents more than fifty Iowa farmers will meet him. Mr. McCray is loaded with good Kansas literature. If it becomes necessary he will hire a hall and tell them all about Kansas and her advantages. 'OLD JOE, THE NIGHT WATCHMAN (From the Pall Mall Gazette, London.) How often on returning home late on a dreary winter's night has our sympathy gone out to the poor old night-watchman as he sat huddled up over his cage fire, overlooking the excavations which our city council in their wisdom or otherwise, allow the different water companies to make so frequently in our congested streets. In all weathers and under all elimatic conditions, the poor old night-watchman is obliged to keep watch over the companies' property, and to see that the red lights are kept burning. What a life, to be sure; what privations and hardships; no wonder they have aches and pains, which nothing but St. Jacob's Oil can alleviate. "Old Joe" is in the employ of the Lambeth Water Works, and is well and favorably known. He has been a night-watchman for many years, in the course of which he has undergone many experiences. What with wet and cold, he contracted rheumatism and sclatica, which fairly doubled him up, and it began to look a serious matter for old Joe whether he would much longer be able to perform his duties, on which his good wife and himself depended for a livelihood; but as it happened, a passerby, who had for some nights noticed Old Joe's painful condition, presented him with a bottle of St. Jacob's Oil, and told him to use it. Old Joe followed the advice given; he crawled home the next morning and bade his wife rub his aching back with the St. Jacob's Oil "a gentleman gave him," and undoubtedly his wife did rub, for when old Joe went on duty at night he met his friend and benefactor, to whom he remarked: "Them Oils you gave me, Guv'nor, did give me a doing; they was like pins and needles for a time, but look at me now," and old Joe began to run and jump about like a young colt. All pain, stiffness and soreness had gone; he had been telling everybody he met what St. Jacob's Oil had done for him. Old Joe says now he has but one ambition in life, and that is to always to be able to keep a bottle of St. Jacob's Oil by him for he says there is nothing like it in the world. St. Jacob's Oil serves the rich and the poor, high and low the same way. It has conquered pain for fifty years, and it will do the same to the end of time. It has no equal, consequently no competitor; it has many cheap imitations, but simple facts like the above tell an honest tale with which nothing on earth can compete. The Kaiser's Choice. The dish dearest to the heart of William of Germany is sauerkraut, served with sausages and bacon fried together. We should scarcely like to apply below the maxim we so often hear: "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are." The Kaiser also is passionately fond of beer soup, made up of potatoes, onions and beer. The Kaiser's cooks are strictly limited as regards table expenses, and never are allowed more than a very limited sum for each person a meal, unless, of course, there is a state dinner, when the allowance is more liberal. Czar Prizes His King The Czar wears a ring in which he believes is imbedded a piece of the true cross. It was originally one of the treasures of the Vatican, and was presented to an ancestor of the Czar for diplomatic reasons. Some years ago the Czar was traveling from St. Petersburg to Moscow. He suddenly discovered that he had forgotten the ring. The train was stopped immediately, and a special messenger sent flying back on an express engine for it, nor would the Czar allow the train to move until, several hours afterward, the messenger returned with the ring. Is Diabetes Curable? Halo, Ind., Jan. 27th.—In answer, Mrs. L. C. Bowers of this place has this to say: "I had Kidney Trouble which, neglected, finally ran into Diabetes; my teeth all got loose and part of them came out; I passed from one and a half to two gallons of water in twenty-four hours, and such a burning sensation attended it that I could hardly bear it. I lost forty pounds in flesh and was very much discouraged. "Two doctors treated me and I took every Kidney Medicine I could hear of, but got no relief whatever from anything till I began to use Dodd's Kidney Pills. "Seven boxes of this remedy drove away every symptom I have mentioned." The bugger frequently gives a blow-out and the drummer is frequently on tap. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.-J. W. O BROWN 322 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1901. Fradulent bankruptcy is another example of false profits. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The servant problem will be solved when a circle can be squared. If You Suffer From Kidney Trouble try a bottle of SEELYE VAR-VENA. Cure guaranteed. All druggists. $1.00. Age withers the body but glossoms the heart. The Acme of Food Perfection is reached in ATLAS OVEN. It is an absolutely pure cereal food. Try it. It pays better to sing in grand opera than in Grand Rapids. The greatest of professional athletes use Wizard Oil for a "rub-down". It softens the muscles and prevents soreness. The white ribbon of the ticker is ap to be read tape. PILES FISTULA. NO MONEY TILL CURED. We guarantee to cure all diseases of the rectum, and positively don't require one until you are perfectly well. Read for 200 per week. FREE TOMEN: also our 34-year-old FREE TO WOMEN. These books contain valuable information concerning the hands of every person afflicted. Address DRS TROUNTON & MINOR 1000 Oak St. Kansas City, KS. Some men are so thoughtful they buy boxes of cigars for their wife's birthday. ARE FOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. It's the chronic kicker who stubs his toe. A Cure for the Tobacco Habit. Mrs. J. Kay, A. W. High street, Des Molines, Iowa, has discovered a hardless, and inexpensive remedy for the tobacco abit, which has curbed her husband and hundreds of others. Any trumpet can put up the prescription and directions sent free for a stamp to pay postage. With the dealer in second hand goods it is never too late to mend. This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Teething Disorders, Stomach Troubles and destroy worms. At all drugstores 25c Sample FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. The man with fringe about the bottoms of his trousers has a poetical look. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup The friends of your prosperity are the enemies of your adversity. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color silk, wool or cotton perfectly at one boiling. Sold by drugrists, 10c. per package. Most men, instead of being born leaders, are born followers—of women. There is more Catarrin in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced a local disease, and prescribed local treatment, and with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrin to be a constitutional disease, and therefore requires constituted treatment. Constantly for the lack of manufactured by F.J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constituted cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a maximum of 100 drops and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address HFH, EY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. gold by Drugstore Tac Hall's Family Pills are the best. Reading maketh a man full—but they have another name for it in Old Kentucky. $3.00 W.I.DOUGLAS SHOES $3.50 UNION MADE W.I.DOUGLAS $3.50. SHOES AT THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR MEN THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOE MAKER Sold by @ Douglas Stores and the best shoe dealers everywhere. CERTAIN! The gummies have W. L. Douglas and are stamped with our brand name. Notice incurs of sales in table below 1896 = 748,760 Pairs. 1899 = 888,182 Pairs. 1900 = 1,259,754 Pairs. 1901 = 1,566,720 Pairs. Business More Than Doubled in Four Years. THE REASONS: W. Douglas makes and sells women's $0.00 and $2.00 shoes in two locations in the world. W. L. Douglas $0.00 and $0.00 shoes placed side by side with $0.00 and $0.00 shoes placed side by side with $0.00 and $0.00 shoes they will outlaw two pairs of ordinary $0.00 and $0.00 shoes. The winning Patent Courtaud Kid, Courtaud Cale, and National Kangaroo. Fast Color Synthesis and Always Black Hooks used. W. L. Douglas $0.00 and $2.00 extra. Catalog free. W. L. 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