Wichita Searchlight

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. 4TH YEAR. The white waiters employed in Wright's restaurant, Kansas City, event on a strike recently and colored waiters were put in their places. The white waiters being union men the restaurant was boycotted by the labor union. Colored physicians of Florida organized by the election of a state medical association. 30 practitioners some of whom have attended lectures in Europe. Dr. P. N. Richardson of Fernandina is president, Dr. W. C. Small of Jacksonville is secretary, with other officers representing different sections of the state. A petition to the president and congress of the United States asking for an appropriation of $500,900,000 to assist Negroes to leave the United States has been prepared the International Emigration and Commercial Association, an organization of Negroes in session at Chattanooga, Tenn. The petition recites a long train of abuses to which, it is claimed, the Negroes are subjected. It is claimed that in many of the states the Negro is denied all social and political recognition and that his constitutional rights are constantly violated. The leading spirits in the convention are Bishop Turner of Georgia and ex-minister to Liberia Heard Prof. A. F. Mando, director of the New York Mozart Conservatory of Music, is the only Negro mtsician to be honored with an honorary membership in "The Societe Universalle Lyrique" of Paris, Milan, Berlin and New York. The honorary membership includes five illustrative and descriptive books on the standard operas of the French, German and Italian schools valued at $150, and free admission to all musical lectures on all the operas during the season in this and the countries mentioned. Just at this time when the question o the progress of the race is going the rounds of the daily press it may be of no little interest to the public lo learn what the Rom a n Catholic church is doing for our race. There is no gainsaying that among those institutions which endeavored to elevate and advance the black man, the Catholic church has ever played a telling part. On the 21st of June in the Baltimore cathedral, which has on so many occasions shown her interest in the colored race, elevated to the dignity of her priesthood the Rev. J. Harry Dorsey. NEGRO COLONY George H. White, the last Negro to sit in Congress, and who was a member from the Second North Carolina district in both the Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Congresses, is the head of a syndicate which has purchased from Senator Robert E. Hand, 9571 acres, not far from Burleigh, near the Pennsylvania and Reading railroads. On this land a colored colony from North Carolina will be founded. The name of the town will be Whiteboro. Already several avenues have been laid out. Each colonist will buy a house on the installment plan and is to be allowed ten years to pay for it. This is to be an agricultural colony. The thousand dollar gift of Mr. Robt. F. Baptist, a Virginia exslave, to Tuskegee Institute, is a rare but commendable instance of a colored man's ability to take stock in the material and educational upbuilding of his people. There are several instances of colored men contributing to the work of Mr. Washington on a small scale, but the gift of Mr. Baptist leads the van. HIS PENSION ALLOWED. Lieut. W. A. Bettis has been allowed his pension for disbilities contracted during the Spanish-American war. Lieut. Bettis is allowed $12.75 per month since 1899. His back pay will amount to more than $500.00. We are proud to know that Lieut. Bettis has been so fortunate. He deserves it. J. H. COVINGTON DEAD. It is doubtful if ever the death of a person in Wichita has ever called forth more sad hearts and briny tears than that of Mr. J. H. Covington, who departed his earthly habitation on June 20th, 1902. White, colored, young and old, all who knew him testified to his manhood, his christian and gentlemanly qualities. All who knew him, admired and relished his acquaintance. Truly a good man has gone. Then may we not say: "Lives of great men, all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And departing leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. The foot prints which Mr. Covington left, are monuments to testify to the world that he once lived and the world has profited thereby. He has gone, but he is not forgotten. As one gazed upon the hused form of what once was a good and true man, one's mind was made to reflect that "man born of woman is of a few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower and is died down." As Mr. Covington was cut in the fullness of his manhood, s will every mortal e e long go, that self same way. The grave, yes the grave, is the final resting place of all. How certain. Mr.Covington was 58 years of age, having been born in Columbus, Miss. in 1844. He came to Wichita 24 years ago where he has since resided. He was married 31 years ago, and leaves a wife, two daughters, two grand sons and a son-in-law to come after him. He had been a member of the church for 46 years, during all of which time he proved faithful. The funeral services were conducted at the A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 p.m. by Rev. Terrill, assisted by 'Rev. J. Mitchem and Rev. Harmony. What is the matter with the new telephone company? We have not seen a colored man at work putting down their conduits. Has the color line been drawn and We hope not Let some colored men draw some benefit from the large amount of work being done. The dedication of the A. M. E. church Sunday July 3rd will be a grand affair. Get your $1.00 ready to swell the collection. There is not so much in luck, but to succeed you must have pluck. Staying qualities is the thing. PRESS CONVENTION. TO THE PRESS: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Topeka, Kans., in its seventh annual session, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 3th, 5th and 6th, 1902. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to mp membership in the association and their presence, at this session will be greatly appreciated. We also cordially extend an invitation to members of the fraternity throughout the country to meet us on this occasion, to consider questions so vital to th the welfare of the race in this country. The need of action on the part of intelligent and thoughtful members of the race in this matter should be taken up, and the press must undoubtedly take the lead. The official program will embrace some very talented individuals and will be published later. The executive committee, composed of W. W. Taylor, chairman, Salt Lake City, Utah; H. R. Cayton, Seattle, Wash; Jos. S. Francis, San Francisco, Cal; A. D. Griffin, Portland, Oregon; O. L. Boyd, Pueblo, Colo.; Porter Simpson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; J. M. Griffin' Alburquerque, N. M., have already opened negotiations with the rail road companies for reduced rates for this occasion. We would again urge upon every paper to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. Witness my hand and seal this 5th day of June, 1902. Jos. D. D. RIVERS, Pres., Denver, Colo. W. H. DUNCAN, Sect., Colorado Springs, Colo. Note-Other papers please copy. Lynching Children. We are distressed to see that a mob at Salisburg, N. C., has lynched two Negro boys. The youngest of the victims was 13 years of age, and he was made to climb a tree with a rope around his neck and jump to his death. He was not even old enough to control his feelings and broke down and cried just before the fatal leap was made. After the boys were hung, torches were applied to heir feet to make sure that they were dead, and then the mob dispersed. This is a horrible thing. In vain will it be pleaded that the boys committed a horrible crime. They were bad boys and they stoned a woman to death, but that was no excuse for the savagery of the mob. Things have come to a poor pass indeed when the mob wreaks its vengeance on children. The worst part of all is that the whole South has to suffer for this sort of savagery. No wonder our enemies at the North seize up on such cases to say mean things about the Southern people. We cannot defend against such a shameful exhibition of mob violence as that at Salisbury.—Richmond Times. The colored people are the balance of power in politics, and by using it judiciously great good will result. We must demand our rights, not as Negroes but as American citizens. We have a few tadpole Negroes in this city, as we presume there are in other cities, who can never see the shortcomings or mistakes of a white print shop, but are able to discern the slightest error made, by the colored brother engaged in the same business, and will take their work from the Negro print shop to go up town to "de white folks", whom they believe cannot make a mistake. Those same Negroes pose as leaders of their people, and would have all to look upon them as "great I ams." A few ounces of common sense hammered into their craniums would do much toward helping the present conditions among our people. Prof. E. A. Clark, Pres. of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo, was shamefully dismissed by the Board because he protested against the employment of white janitors in the school, and also incompetent white teachers in the industrial department instead of capable colored instructors. Prof. Clark exhibited some manhood and at the sacrifice of his position stood square for the right. In hjs Botton address, Mr. Edmund H. Deas, chairman of the Republican State Committee of South Carolina, said: "So I insist the Negroes should meet their shibboleth; they should vote for no man who would not oppose at least these three things—the lynch law, the Jim Crow car and disfranchisement." Now, if this advice should be followed in she Congressional elections in the Northern and Western states this year, there would be great wailing in the Republican camp. Where is the Republican Represent-in Congress who has lived up to the rule that Mr. Deas lays down? POWER OF EXAMPLE. Mr. Booker T. Washington was in Louisville, Ky., week before last. The Louisville Times, one of the leading newspapers of the South, has the following to say about it: Booker Washington received from all kinds and classes of Louisville people a welcome more hearty, sincere and enthusiastic than was accorded thither of our late visitors—Admiral Shley, hero of the United States, or Henry, Prince of Prussia. So after all, it isn't so much race, color or achievement as character that counts with the masses in this neck o' the woods. And that is the lesson this ex-slave is striving earnestly and nobly—also hopefully—to ingress on his race in America. Precept is good; example is better. Booker Washington represents both phases of race leadership. He is the personification of common sense and common sense is philosophy. Character counts, as the Times put it, and Washington has the character. What he has, the rest of the race can get, in less or greater degree, but they will have to hustle for it, as he has hustled and hustles. Yeardy year the question of Negro education is growing in imoprtance. Those who were once wards and servants, are now citizens. The problem pressing upon us is how to make them worthy the place they occupy. Earnest and devoted men and women have been giving heart and brain to its solution for a third of a century. So much consenation and prayer cannot fail to bear fruit. It is now universally recognized that next to christianity, the mightiest factor in the eevatson and betterment of the colored race, is education. This question is not as much of a sectional one as it was 25 years ago. Order of Eastern Star. CONVENED IN EMPORIA, KANSAS, JUNE 25, 26 and 27, IN ONE OF THE GRANDEST SESSIONS IN THE HISTORY OF THE ORDER. A GOOD SHOWING FOR THE GRAND OFFICERS. Saturday night at quarter past eight we place 500 yards of this season's most popular Summer Silks. These are the natural color Pongee Silks in Brocaded figures. Colored cards and imitation lace weave. Silk that has been selling at 75c, 85c, $1.00 per yard. SEE WINDOW SHOWING TO-DAY - then Come. Grand Chapter Order CONVENED IN EMPORIA, KANE OF THE GRANDEST SESS OF THE ORDER. A G THE GRAND The Annual Session of Prince Hall Grand Chapter O. E. S. which convened in Emporia June 25-26:27 was one of the grandest which that fraternity has ever held. There were delegates from all over the state and nearly all the Chapters were represented. The session was called to order by Grand Royal Matron Mrs. M. E. Langston of Topeka, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. After the usual routine of business was transacted the Grand Chapter listened to the welcome address and the response thereto; afterwhich the annual address of the officers was read. The usual committees were appointed and the Session was well on its way. The following delegates were present: REPRESENTATIVES Olive Twig 1, Oswego. Olivia V. Porter Electa 2, Kansas City, Kau. Mattie Johnson Adah 3, Ottawa, Kansas. Mary Strodder Estella 4, Atchison, Kansas Lutie A. Bowen, Mary Morris Myra 5, Topeka Emma Robb, E. Kidley Silver Spray 6, Frankfort L. Taliaferro, P. J. Taylor Bethany 7, Topeka Lizzie Stewart, W. E. Stewart, D Merritt, M. Pace, E Johnson. Rebecca 8, Topeka M. E. Ridley, L. A. Adams, S. G Watkins, A. Lucas, H. Brasha, B. Allen, Marry Smith Fidelity 9, Leavenworth Special Sale O Pongee S Saturday Night NO.5 As we left Emporia before the selection of officers took place, we will publish the full list in our next issue. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION IN ADVANCE. Our year, by mail ..... 61 00 bill months, by mail ..... 75 three months, by mail ..... 80 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," J. J. Wichita, Kansas. [All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publici- cation in the current issue.] correspondents and agents wanted every- where. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. To Live and Lat Live." is OUR Motto. Bring us your job work, We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. A NOBLE WORK. - Rev. Dr. A. C. Terrill, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, of this city, and his members are working quite laboriously making preparations for the dedication of that church on the first Sunday in July. The work which has been accompl shed at that church since Rev. Terrilli has been in charge is something grand. Having worked, and industrially toiled on, they are now at the summitt of their greatest ambition—the dedication. The efforts put forth are worthy the support of all, and it is to be hoped that all will appreciate it by liberally patronizing that day. Let the good work go on. The U. S. Civil Service Commission will hold examinations during September and October, in several places in each state to secure young men and women for the government service. There are now 126,423 positions in the classified civil service, being an increase of 46,736 in six years. There were 7,972 person appointed between July 1, '01 and April 15, '02, being at the rate of 10,070 for the year. There will probably be 11,000 appointed next year. Salaries at appointment vary from $690 to $1,200 a year with liberal promotions afterward. All appointments are for life and for most positions, only a common school education is required. Politics or religion is not considered. From now till the close of the election booths in November, every voter will be patted on the shoulder & given a cigar. Will the pat on the shoulder and the cigar feed you and your family this winter while some body else draws the pay? Think of that. What the colored man needs is a job for himself or his son or daughter; not the pat or cigar. What says you? CAMPING IN COLORADO is one of the most delightful and inexpensive ways of spending vacation. A book with the above title containing full details of where to go, necessary camp equipment, and its cost, either purchased or rented, with full and accurate information for the inexperienced, is being prepared by the Great Rock Island Route, and will be sent free, with their Colorado literature, on application to E. W. Thompson, A.G. A Topeka, Kas. You will be astonished to find how cheaply the outing can be made. Rev. B. Morris left Thursday for Winfield to attend the grand Matron's Contest. He will return Mon- The ladies' G. L. A. club present ed the bereaved family of the late Mr. J. H. Covington with a fine lot of flowers in token of their sympathy. There will be a union meeting conducted by Rev. Terrill, Rev. Plummer and Rev. Frazier at Tabernacle Baptist church, 3 p. m., June 29, Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis left Tuesday on his annual visit to the lodges in the state. The Grand Lodge of the Tabermacle and Knights of Tabor will convene in Omaha, Neb., July 8-10. It will be a large gathering. Rev. H. V. Plummer, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, having paid his church out of debt, and having cleared the record in doing so, is now raising funds to paint the church inside and out Give liberally to help his cause. W. N. Miller left Tuesday for Emporia on some important business. He returned Thursday. The birth-day party to have been given by Mr. Chas. Gordon on the 4th of July, has been post poned in honor of Miss Motin's recital. It is post poned indefinitely. The ladies' G. L. A. club presented the bereaved family of Mrs. Luvinia Brown with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in token of their sympathy. Miss Fannie Motin, in her dramatic and character recital, supported by J. H. Holbert, will appear before the public at the Garfield hall Friday night, July 4th, in a superb selection of choice numbers which will be very pleasing to all admirers of artistic attainments. The comical and ludicrous situation of the dialect worker is sure to tickle and please all, even the most fastidious. Of Miss Motin little need be said, as the public is so thoroughly acquainted with her ability in this line; but all should see and hear her in "Zingeralla" one of the most popular and laurel winning recitations now being witnessed by the public. This alone is worth the price of the admission. The ladies' G. L. A, club will give a banquet at the residence of Mrs. W. N. Miller, 428 W. 14th, on Thursday evening, July 3rd. CARD OF THANKS. The family of the late Mr. J. H. Covington, desires to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted them in their bereavement in the loss of the beloved husband and father; and for the many beautiful floral offerings from friends and the Dts. of the Tabernacle and members of the B. T. W. and G. L' A. clubs: Mrs. V. Covington, Miss Lulu Covington, Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Jones. Jno. & Maurice Jones. The dedication of the A. M. E. church, on N. Water st. by Right Rev. C. T. Shaffer, Bishop of the 5th Episcopal District, will be conducted in the following form: SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. All the officiary of the church will meet the Bishop and ministers at the door of the church; afterwhich, the Bishop leading, will pass up the aisle of the church, followed by the ministers and officers, reading the LXXXIV Psalm. At the conclusion of the reading, the choir will chant the CXXII Psalm; at the conclusion of which, the Bishop will make the DEDICATORY ADDRESS, joined by the ministers. The choir will sing the CONSECRATION HYMN. Then the sermon by the Bishop will follow. There will be preaching three times on that Sunday. Every one is asked for one dollar. A. C. Terrill, pastor. Akansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, will have their annual sermon on June 29th at 3 o'clock at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. J. H. Phelps, Mrs. J. G. Gaines and Mrs. M. E' Banks went to Emporia to attend the Grand Chapter meeting. The ladies' G. L. A. club met at tqe residence of Mrs. J. E. Lewis Tuesday afternoon and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. G. W. White, Pres. Mrs. S. E. Patton, V. Pres. Mrs. W. N. Miller, Sec. Mrs. Ed Landrum, Treas. Mrs. M. E. Carr, Reporter. Then a delightful lunch w served. TACERNACLE CHURCH. EERVICES. 10:00 a. m. Bible lesson. 11:00 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 13:30 Sunday School. 3:00 p. m. Union service. 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 8.20 p. m. Preaching by pastor, B. Y. P. U. The B. Y. P. M. will render a fine free program Monday night, June 30. Come out and enjoy yourself. It Is Time It Is Time For you to change that heavy Suit for a light Summer Suit. Our Stock is complete in Summer Suitings and Trousers of fancy novelties. It will pay you to call and see me before placing your order. The Peerless Tailor. 508 East Douglas ave. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. The Negro who is always finding fault is, as a rule, the one who never succeeds. All Flavors.... That have earned popularity and some novelties that will delight you..... Ice Cream in any quantity from a quart up to a freezer full, and always the purest, smoothest and most wholesome. ..... USE THE TELEPHONE BON TON BAKERY and KANDY ITCHEN Phone 152 146 North Main St. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $37,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00 UNITED STATES' DEPOSITORY. DIRECTORS W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, E. R. Powell, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only $15.00 To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo On certain dates in June, July, August and September, VIA THE Great Rock Island Route VIA THE Write for books entitled "Camping In Colorado " "Fishing In Colorado " AND "Under he Torquoise Sky " The Camping book tells how, where an at what cost parties of two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that de- lightful climate. E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago, C. E. Bascome, D. P. A., Wichita. McKinley Mus We sell the popular McKinley Sheet Music. 1000 copies to select from. All the new Two-Steps, Waltzes, Marches, Comic Sentimental songs. Per copy 10c Ladies' Waists, Skirts, Wrappers, Jackets, Costumes, etc. are all sold here at 10 and 15c. for which others ask 20, 25, & 35c. We are selling them at 10, 15c MAIL ORDER DEPT. We will mail a music catalogue, Monthly Fashion Sheet, an Our Mail Order Booklet if you will send us your address. Music and Patterns POSTPAID to your address upon receipt of price. Address, DEPARTMENT D. SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 201-209-DEHULAS AVE. WOONTAL, KS. ONE FARE Plus $2.00 ROUND TRIP TO ST. LOUIS VIA THE TICKETS ON SALE June 16th, 17th, 21st & 24th Final Return Limit Sept. 15t 1902 City Ticket Office Corner Main and Douglas Ave. J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn, City Ticket Agent, Div. Pass, Agen Wichita, Kansas. Get a Searchlight, if you want he news. "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." HEADQUARTERS FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS. J. L. FRANCIS & Co. Dealers In... STEARNS PAINT The Paint That Hold WALL PAPER, PAINT and GLASS. J.L. FRANCIS J. L. FRAN Dealers In... STEAR WALL PAPER, 403 E. DOUGLAS. ALL RIDERS ARE ADVERTISERS. Whoever rides a Cleveland wheel will gladly tell of its merits. The riders like its graceful shape and easy action. They say it permits riding with a little exertion and that means greater pleasure. Our Wheels at Low Cost are The Best Cycles Made. Hess & DeLong. 209 N MAIN. 'PHONE 444 Peoples' Hat Works, Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave. Centropolis Hotel, 605 North Main Street, First Class Lodging, Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan. Every Negro should have a winchester and a good revolver in his home for self protection. He should know how and have the nerve to use it. It will solve the "race problem" quicker than all else. HOUCK Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. J. B. Call On Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. Show me a young man who has ambition, pluck and energy, and I will show you a young man who will succeed in life. J. H. BUTLF 'PHONE Lewis' Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 6081 $ East Douglas Ave., When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E Doe Ave. 'Phone 857 B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Chency, Kas., Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he "ads" in our paper? If rot, why not? In sist it upon that he "ads" with us. Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas Lodge No.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth RICOLA DE MADRID Monday Night in Each Month. Visting Knights in good standing Welcomen W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of P. W. M. Hallum, Chan. Com. ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C. Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R.of D. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month 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. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2906. G. U. O. F.. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas. H. Gordon, P. S. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WIGHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159 N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS. Props. 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Saas Se a Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND ST.LOUIS, Reclining Chair Care on all tradus SEATS FREE, Call at our New Passenger station (Douglas ave. and Wichita at, for reliable in ormation relative to Routes and Rates. a LR. Sherwin, P. & T, A, Red Front Racket The People’s Bconomy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large in voice of Men’s Work Shoes, Men’s Dress Shoes, Ladies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of “Colonials ” the proper thing and latest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main Low Excursion Rates sees ST. LOUIS and CHICAGO via Ta I yee a pacle™ Beri iu ae , ON ACCOUNT OF THE SUMMER SEASON and} ae EDUCATIONAL INSTITUIE The Missouri Pacific Railway will have on sale Jnne 16, 17, 21, and 22 tickets at one fare, plus $2,00 for the round trip to abuve named points, which will make rates as fol- lows: St Louis and return ... $15 05 Chicago and return ..... $20.65 All tickets limited for return to September 15th 1902. 1. B. SHERWIN, PL & TA. RAIL ROAG TIME TABLE Corrected up to May 25th 1902. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leaves Daily Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.80 an For St, Louis 3,00 pm Kor Kans, City and St. Louis 9.50 pm Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 7.85 am Geneseo, Salina, Puablo, Denver 5.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.40 am Arrives Daily Little Rock, Conway Springs, Goffeyville 4.50 pm From St. Louis 2.35 pm From Kan. City and St. Louis 7.05am From Denver, Pneble, Salina, and Geneseo 11.25 am From Hutchinson 4.00 pm From Hutchinsen and Geneseo 9.25 pm Fem Anthony, Conway Springs 4.40 pm From Kiowa, Anthony and Con- way Springs 9,05 pm wicuiTa and westeRN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Pas- senger, except Sunday 11.00 am No, 474, Pratt and Kingman ac- comimodatien, Tuesday, Thurs- @ayand Saturday, 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pas- senger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 478, Kingman and Pratt ac- commodation, Monday, Wednesday apd Friday 9.15 am CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC Re R WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 1 Texas Vestibuled Ex, 7.00 am No. 8, Texas Fast Express 6.35 am Ne. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 8.10 pm EAsr BouND No, 2, Chicago Vestibuled Ex, 9.45 am No. 4, K.C. aaid Eastern Ex. 9.05 pm No. 86, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 pm FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1,80 pm St. Louis and Ft, Smith Ex. 10 15 pm wes? BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 pm Meteor + 8.25 am ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. Re Kansas City, Chicago Express. 11.20 am K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 pm Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10,00 am Engiewood Branch, Except Sun. 8.00 pm Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 pm Okizhoma and Texas Express 6,35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.80 am Wellington Accommodation 8.45 am Caldwell Ace. Except Sun 8.45 am Texas Express 5.10 pm Englewood Branch, Ex, Sun. 7.45 am ee Searchlight $1.00 NEIGHBORING TOWNS. NEWKIRK, OKLA. Rey. Albert Jones and family, of Ponca City, are now residing in Newkirk. Sam Lee, Esq. has gone as a del- egate to the Territorial convention at Enid, Rev. P.A. Delano, of Ark. City, spent Sonday in this city. - Qtarterly Conference, conducted by Presiding Elder Cole and’ the pastor, was a spiritual and financial ‘enccess, Mr. Samnel Bass has returned home from Wyoming to fhe great surprise and delight of his family. Mr. Alonzo Ladd is on the sick list! _ The ladies reading circle is doing splendia work. Mr. Fred Gilmore is the busiest man in town anda money maker, CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Little Willie [McAdoo, 2 boy of 8 years, is helping his father in a barber shop. He isa good barber and has to stand on achair tocomb acustomer’s hair, Cherryvale has the youngest barber in the state. Quite a number went to Winfield Sunday on the excursion, We are “glad to say that Jonn Young is on the mend this week. Mrs. Emeline {King and little grand daughter Gracie Kemp were in Independence last week. _ Misses Anna and Fredonia Cross, | who have been visiting Mr. & Mrs. Sherrels, left Tuesday morning for Independence. If you want to keep up with the times, read the Searchlight. ‘There are people here who can see every one else’s falt, but can not see their own. Those who liva in glass houses, should never cast stones. 4 Cherryvale is going to celebrate the Fourth this year. We are trying to give ourtpeople here an honest paper, and one ihat will reflect credit on the race. We make the sincere request that they trade with the firms and business houses whose “fads” they see in our columns, If they will do so, we can be able to do the rest. It’s only small favor to atk. Do so and your merehant will appreciate it. Tel them you saw the “ad”fin our paper A Record Breaker. A juryfoomposed entirely of col ored men is the latest addition t¢ the record breaking events of Wich. ita, and of the State of Kanaas, Judge Edward E. Harvey of the city court and Marshall Henry Schad of the game court are to be cre di t ed with this decided recognition of the colored men as jurors. The jurors were: Phillip Payne, foreman, Bar- lett Hockett, Richard Watson, Syl Anderton, Morgan Green, and Ike J. Porter. The case which came be- fore them was State vs Mrs. J. Thorn ton, The jury listened attentively, retired and brought in a verdict of guilty. Thus we are treated to a big surprise. We hope that the prece- dent thus laid by Marshall Henry Schad will be kept up. WANTED. 5000 AGENTS, 5000 ee en OR ae eer pee The aveial of the Excelsior a was well attended. | Rev. Chisel filled his regular stand at Salina last week. Mr, W. Branough is here from Independence visiting home and friende. W F. Warder left for a lecture tour in Council Grove, Manhattan and other cities. Miss Maud Hampton and sisters and Miss Lizzie Branough have re- turned from Salina reporting a fine time, Mis Lena Smith is able to be out again N. A. Warder left Monday for Gypeum. Rey. Cox filled his regular stand at the Mt. Zion church Sunday, EMPOR{A, KAS. Rev. J. W. Price, of Emporia, pas- tor at Dunlap and Council Grove, is doing much good work at both places. He will have a big rally at Dunlap on the Ist Sunday in July and one at Council Grove, the date of which has not been set. Grand Chan. J, EB. Lewis spent Wednesday in tne city and left for Topeka. : The Grand Chapter meeting was a grand one, Many delegates pres- ent. | Gramd Master 8. G, Watkins visited the masonic lodge Tuesday Read the Searcblight. Lots of Emporia news every week. ‘The banquet served-by the Chap- ter Wednesday night was a swell af- fair. Much credit is due the home Chapter. . W. N. Miller. Editor of the Searchlight, spent Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday here. Miss Bertha Tipton has accepted the corresponnency of the Search- light in Emporia. Give her your news, . Mr. William Canmefox has been »ppointed as a member of the po- lice foree, Rev. J W. Price will go to Abi- if on the 2nd Sunday in July. Percy F, Lewis left Thursday for Lawrence to attend the 8. [8. Con- vention. CLOUDCROFT is a splendid summer resort, high up jin the Sacramento Mountains, in ‘NewMexico, on the El Paso Short Lin@ Great Rock Island Boute J. If you are looking for rest and re- creation, you can find then at the PIMPINILLEA- PIMPINILLEA solves the Imottyest problem; it will make the knottyest face as smooth as that of a child. It will remove Freckles, Liver blotches, Dark spots, Small Pox marks, Pimples and Sore Spots on the worst fac’, and make it as smooth as that of a child, regardless of the cause from which the face is made rough. ive It @ Trial and you will recomend it to the world. Pimpinilles, will improve the complexion. ‘The darkest p2reon will soon find himself with a copper colored skin, Light or white faces are changed to a complexion pure’as that of a wax fiigure. Pimpmillea has been tried; It is not made by a compa- ny. No secret; non-poisonous. Itwas brought from the West Indies by the famous Dr. E, Harrison, of Wichita, who cures all BLOOD, LUNG, and SKIN DISEASES. He is known through- out the United States, and will sign his name to this document. I have hundgeds of testimonials. Look for them in the ncxt issue of this paper, “The Wichita Searchlight.” One course of treatment will cure any face in 6 to 1o days. You can buy a smooth face for $1.00. Send for terms of agency. Pimpinillea issent in sealed wrappers toan y ad- reis foron> dollac. Lwill gaararitee Pimpiniliea. Address all communications t> MISS SADIE MUSE, — : 2334N. Main St, : Wichita, Kancas. osm Gea a ee f IMBODEN‘S,... | | IMPERIAL. FILOUR a8 | BREAKFAST FOOD ¥ and you will LOVE good eating.’ f arvoon cnmcens. ————IMBODEN MILLING CO. Be hoe feo Poo eeQoe eo doe fon Peo Qec Pere Poe bre on doo Peo foe Qe Pore oneofoe a a ‘| A py a : BISSANTZ’S « Celebrated ICE CREAM : Is what you want these HOT DAYS. You can get it st 306 & East Douglas Ave, or call up Phone 98 and give your order to ‘a yn : s ue c 306 E. Douglas, Phone 98 8 EGE EEELEREEEED ERE EEEPERPEEE ——— | Second To None . Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- It is whit as snow. TRY IT. | OTTO WXISS, Agent. : TRADE AT FULTON'S—1r PAYs, ' ee Ue Summa G wn : Apparel || <1? Aappares || a (7 | : ~ Common sense dictates light- , ) f weight, cool apparel for these hot eo G $ days. If you willcome here and dy make your selection from this grand up-to-date stock, you'll not have to eacrifice style for comfort. Our Sum | | | mer Suits and Thin Apparelare | i f stylish, cool and comfortable, Serge | | ' Flannel, and Homdspun Suits took : } dressy because they are comfurtable ; and appropriate; faultlessly tailored q : $5, $6, $7, $8, $10, $12, $15 ¢ Have a fine line of Summer Trous- || ; ers 2 | Geunine Mexizan Sombrerosfat just half regularf[price é $1.50 Sombreros now .750 : $1.00 Sombreros now .50e 2.50 Sombreros now .25¢ 1 RPO EON : r e " > : “Wichite’sjGreatest Clothing Store. a a cd dies aad Itis not how many diplomas a young man may hold, but it is how determined he is that brings sue- ba I rapocoe) Williaa tay (atin as yee ticular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oysters, WHEN YOU BUY STARCH buy Defiance and get the best, 16 oz for 10 cents. Once used, always used. It is better to give than to receive the thing you don't want. OF ADVANTAGE TO TRAVELERS. OF ADVANTAGE TO TRAVELERS. The Missouri Pacific Railway has on sale through railroad and steamship tickets to all parts of the United States and the world. We are agents for all the principal Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Steamship Companies. We invite inquiries, both written and verbal, from those desiring information about railroad and steamship tickets and rates. Deposits received for prepaid steamship and railroad tickets from all points in Europe. Two trains daily from Wichita for Kansas City and St. Louis, carrying Pullman Sleepers and free reclining chair cars. Connections made at these points for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and all points cast. For full information, time tables, sailing lists, Resort books, and railroad and steamship literature, call on or address H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis, Mo. Love your neighbor as yourself, and you won't be talked about. IRONING A SHIRT WAIST. IRONING A SHIRT WAIST. Not infrequently a young woman finds it necessary to launder a shirt waist at home for some emergency when the laundryman or the home servant cannot do it. Hence these directions for ironing the waist: To iron summer shirt waists so that they will look like new it is needful to have them starched evenly with Defiance starch, then made perfectly smooth and rolled tight in a damp cloth, to be laid away two or three hours. When ironing have a bowl of water and a clean piece of muslin beside the ironing board. Have your iron hot, but not sufficiently to so scorch, and absolutely clean. Begin by ironing the back, then the front, sides and the sleeves, followed by the neckband and the cuffs. When wrinkles appear apply the damp cloth and remove them. Always iron from the top of the waist to the bottom. If there are plaits in the front iron them downward, after first raising each one with a blunt knife, and with the edge of the iron follow every line of stitching to give it distinctness. After the shirt waist is ironed it should be well aired by the fire or in the sun before it is folded and put away, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. A woman with a fine presence may also be a woman with a past. DR. J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to Wichita, Kansas. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NATHANIA BLOCK 101, Washington, D. C., they will receive quick replies, B. 5th N. H. Vols Staff 200h Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 WANTED FOR SPOT CASH WALNUT LUMBER and LOGS ADDRESS C. C. MENGEL. JR. & BRO. CO., Inc. LOUISVILLE, KY. YOU CAN DO IT TOO Over 2,000,000 people are now bu- ing goods from us at wholesale prices—saving 15 to 40 percent on every- thing they use. You can do it too. Why not ask us to send you our 1,000-page catalogue—it tells the story. Send 15 cents for it today. Montgomery Ward Co. 3 CHICAGO The house that tells the truth. Every housewife gloats over finely starched linen and white goods. Conceit is justifiable after using Defiance Starch. It gives a stiff, glossy white ness to the clothes and does not rot them. It is absot lately pure. It is the most economical because it goes farthest, does more and costs less than others. To be had of all grocers at 16 oz. for 10c. Magnetic Starch Mig. Go. OMAHA, NEB. Lace Gloves. Lace gloves, judging from the display in the shops, are to be the vogue this summer. They are of silk or lisle thread, clocked in geometrical or floral designs, much after the manner of the fashionable stockings. There is a return, too, of the "mitts" that our mothers admired, although it seems a little unlikely that these will be adopted except by the extremists, who welcome anything new. Protecting the Sultan. To protect the Sultan of Turkey from possible poisoning the most rigorous precautions are taken in the preparation of his food. Palace officials visit the kitchen to inspect the dishes, which they first taste and then seal up with long ribbons, the ends of which are held by the major domo. Guards, re-enforced by a strong armed escort, then carry the food to the royal presence. Found in a Buried Forest. Excavations being made for a cranberry bog near the Taunton & Lakeville line have brought to light a buried forest, hidden for no one can tell how many years beneath a preserving covering of peat, mud and moss, that stays the hand of time from its work of decay and demolition. Three distinct layers of gigantic trees are found in the mud that represents hundreds of years of formation. Band to Destroy Sparrows. The Sparrow club of Eisenham, Essex, England, formed of fifteen farmers, have destroyed 36,000 old sparrows during the past ten years. The members pledged taemeselves to kill between September and May as many sparrows as they had farm acres. This year only one member had failed to keep this pledge, and he, being seventy short, has paid the customary forfeit of a penny a head on seventy unslain sparrows. Was Badly Shot. An Irishman fighting under the British flag was caught on the plain by a party of Boers. He refused to surrender and resisted until he was shot in a dozen places and left for dead. He was found the next day and carried to a field hospital. As soon as he recovered consciousness a nurse asked him if he were badly shot. "Badly shot?" he replied. "I am so full of bullet holes that the man in the next cot has caught cold from the draughts through me." The Secret of Health in Old Age Shepherd, Ill., June 23d.—Sarah E. Rowe of this place is now 72 years of age and just at the present time is enjoying much better health than she has for over 20 years. Her explanation of this is as follows: "For many years past I have been troubled constantly with severe Kidney Trouble, my urine would scald and burn when passing, and I was very miserable. "I am 72 years of age and never expected to get anything to cure me, but I heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and thought it would do me no harm to try them. "I am very glad I did so, for they cured me of the Kidney Disease and stopped all the scalding sensations when passing the urine. "I feel better now than I have for twenty years." His Plea for Mercy. "You admit you stole the melons?" said the judge. "Oh, yes, suh, I stole um! " "And yet you ask for mercy?" "Yes, suh; kaze de white man kotched me 'fo' I had a cance ter eat um!"—Atlanta Constitution. Justice in New York. Some time ago a New York magistrate committed a girl to the state reformatory for "disorderly conduct." Justice Gaynor has released the prisoner, holding that "disorderly conduct" is too vague an offense to warrant depriving a person of his or her liberty. Hed declares that this conviction "appears to have been without any evidence, a thing which appears to occur very often in this city, as incredible as it may seem." RED CROSS BALL BLUE RED CROSS BALL BLUE Should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The one thing we are all willing to share with others is trouble. WHY IT SELLS. W. C. Patton & Bro. run an up-to-date drug store at Richmond, Mo. They are enterprising and keenly alive to the latest and best of every thing for the benefit of their customers. In a letter to the manufacturers of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin they say: "We have sold your medicine for four years. It gives satisfaction. It is a repeater. We use it in our own families and take pleasure in recommending it to others. We have one half gross in the house, yet have just ordered another gross for immediate shipment." This medicine cures Constipation Indigestion, Sick Headache and Stomach troubles. At drummicks. America the World's Model. M. Blenvenu, chief engineer of the London Metropolitan underground railway, is about to visit the United States to study the American system of passenger handling, as well as various projected underground roads in the larger cities. ALL UP TO DATE HOUSEKEEPERS use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it is better and 4 oz. more of it for same money. Congressmen Much Alike Congressman Prince of Galesburg Illinois, and Congressman Lloyd of Missouri, are frequently mixed up by those who do not know them intimately. Each has a handsome, flowing mustache, a fine, musical voice and easy, gentlemanly address. OKLAHOMA IN CONGRESS. The Territory Gets About Everything Asked For. AND THEN SOME MORE TOO. Washington, June 25.—There have been passed during the present session of congress, for Oklahoma, as usual, more private bills than for any other state or territory in the union. Among the bills that have already become laws are bills providing for two additional judges of the supreme court and raising the salaries of all of the judges from $3,000 to $4,000 a year; a bill giving $50,000 each to Oklahoma City and Guthrie for public buildings; a bill allowing commutation for townsite purposes at $10 an acre in the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reservations; a number of private pension bills, and private bills in the interest of the extension of the limits of towns in the new counties; a bill providing for the additional printing of 5,000 copies of the governor's report and $1,000 additional deficiency appropriation to pay the governor's contingent expenses; on the legislative appropriation bills were the items prohibiting the legislature from voting on the capital question or locating any public buildings in the territory, also a provision authorizing the governor to appoint a commission of three to redistrict the territory into legislative and council districts made necessary by the opening of the three new counties in the territory. In the Indian appropriation bill is the proposition to authorize the heirs of a deceased Indian to secure title to his inherited land, and authorizing the sale of the same. On the general deficiency bill was an appropriation of $99,000 dollars to pay the Wichita Indians for the school lands which have been taken out of their reservation and given to the territory. Another bill passed is one authorizing everybody who has ever proved up and paid on their lands to take a second homestead. There has also passsed the house and is pending in the senate a bill for the admission of Oklahoma as a state; also a bill giving to the towns of Lawton, Anadarko and Hobart $260,000 out of the moneys received for the sale of town lots for municipal purposes; also a bill ratifying an agreement made with the Kaw Indians for the settling up of their land matters. In addition to these there is on the calendar and will undoubtedly become a law before this session closes, a bill granting the Oklahoma City & Western railroad the right to construct its line through the Fort Sill military reservation. The free home bill for the Kiowa, Comanche and Wichita reservation has been favorably reported by the secretary of the interior and will undoubtedly become a law, giving all the people who settled in those lands free homes the same as was given to all other settlers in the territory of Oklahoma. Enterprising Japan. Yokohama, June 24.—As a result of the negotiations of John Barrett, commissioner general for Asia and Australia for the St. Louis exposition, the Japanese cabinet has informally decided upon an appropriation of two million yen to provide for the participation of Japan at the exposition. 25 Killed by Lightning. Madrid, June 26.—While a funeral was being held in a church at Pineri, in the province of Orense, the building was struck by lightning and as a result twenty-five people were killed and thirty-five injured. Tornado at Marietta Ohio. Marietta, June 27.—This town was swept by a tornado doing damage to the amount of $200,000. The Marietta inter-urban company's plant was laid flat, leaving the city in darkness. Engineer Severance, of the electric light plant was killed. Fifteen substantial houses were blown down. The Acme plant and the Wagon works were demolished. The tornado undoubtedly wrought much damage in country districts. Copy an American Custom. London, June 25.—Among the observances on coronation day which have received the approval of the king is the suggestion traceable to the simultaneous stoppage of all trains, etc., in the United States for five minutes at 2 p. m., on the day of late President McKinley's funeral, that on 8 o'clock on Thursday evening every British subject in the United Kingdom and the colonies, whether in the street, at home, in a theater, in church or elsewhere shall uncover and join in singing "God Save the King." Another Tornado. Sioux City, Iowa, June 27.—Reports of a tornado which swept over southeastern Dakota and northwestern Iowa are slow in coming in, owing to loss of wires by the telegraph and telephone companies. It is reported that several lives were lost at Hudson, S. D., but this story has not yet been verified. At Tyndall, S. D., it is reported that damage was done to small buildings and trees. At Sioux Center, Iowa, the loss will be close to $20,000. THE ENID CONVENTION. B. S. McGuire Nominated to Succeed D. T. Flynn. Enid, Ok., June 27.—B. S. McGuire, of Pawnee county, was nominated for delegate to congress on the third ballot. The vote was made unanimous. Mrs. McGuire sat on the stage during the convention and watched each movement of the men who were con- fident her husband would be nominated and elected. Enid handled the immense crowd in a splendid manner and William Grimes made a motion on behalf of the Repub- licans of Oldahoma thanking the citi- zens of Enid for the treatment received during this convention. B. S. McGuire is 36 years of age and was born in St. Clair county, Illinois. When he was a youth his parents moved to Missouri, going to Chautauqua county, Kansas, in the spring of 1881. While in Kansas McGuire had political honors. He was county attorney of his county. He located in Pawnee county after the opening of the Strip, practicing law. Under the McKinley administration McGuire was appointed as assistant U. S. attorney and held that position for four and one-half years. He is a close friend to Governor Ferguson and attended the Kansas State Normal at Emporia with him. Both lived there on a mere pittance. When Governor Ferguson congratulated McGuire tears came into his eyes when he said: "Bird, I congratulate you. I have known you since you were a boy." Some New Men at Mines Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 27.—The Susquehanna Coal company which is controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad company, secured a partial victory when it succeeded in getting several engineers, firemen and pump runners to return to its collieries at Nanticoke. The men held a secret meeting and most of them decided to return. Most of those who went back were members of the union. Trying a New Scheme. Topeka, June 23.—The Kansas State Temperance Union has devised a new scheme for catching violators of the prohibitory law. The agents of the union are working with the internal revenue collectors in many parts of the state, assisting them in apprehending liquor dealers who have failed to take out government stamps. Conviction of the offender is certain in such cases. Check Baggage From Houses. St. Joseph, Mo., June 26.—General Baggage Agents F. H. Ellis, of the Burlington, G. T. Spilman, of the Maple Leaf; J. C. Nichols, of the Missouri Pacific, and S. M. Adsit, general passenger agent of the Grand Island, met at the Hotel Metropole here to formulate plans for checking baggage direct from residence to destination. The plan will probably be tried here. Cholera Returns. Manila, June 29—Ninety American soldiers have died of cholera since the disease first broke out. Owing to the increase of cholera the health authorities here and in the provinces are enforcing stringent regulations. The total number of cases and deaths from the epidemic are as follows: Manila, 1,530 cases and 1,236 deaths; provinces, 7,369 cases and 5,440 deaths. Des Moines Phone Girls. Des Moines, Ia., June 24. —Seventy telephone girls walked out of the two local exchanges, tying up the Iowa and mutual lines. They have organized a union, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and will attempt to make the strike general over the state. They demand an increase of wages to $30 a month and a nine-hour day. Cuban Blll Displaced Washington, June 26.—The omnibus statehood bill has displaced the Cuban reciprocity measure as an object of interest in the senate. For the present the concern of senators centers around Senator Quay's motion to discharge the committee on territories from further consideration of the bill with the purpose of bringing it into the senate for immediate consideration. There is determined opposition to the motion on the part of a majority of the republican senators led by Senator Hanna. Five Mall Clerks in a Wreck. St. Paul, Minn., June 25.—A passenger train on the Sioux City branch of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad, jumped the track near Ashton, Ia. Two trainmen were killed, five others seriously hurt and a number of passengers received minor injuries. There were five mail clerks on the mail cars, one of whom was killed and four were injured. When the train left the track the mail cars and smoker pilled up on top of the engine. Storm News From Yankton. Yankton, S. D., June 27.—A heavy windstorm visited this section of the state doing damage to buildings and crops. The house occupied by the Bierce family was destroyed and all the family more or less injured. Roscoe, the eldest son, 28 years old, and Mrs. Bierce, the mother, are not expected to recover. Ida, 20 years old, had her ribs broken and her breast bone crushed. The wind reached the velocity of 90 miles an hour. The washerwoman may often be seen wringing her hands. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is a constitutional cure. Price 75c. People who live on tick seem to be immensely tickled about it. Hush money proves that silence is golden. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality, of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. The egg merchant ought to know the lay of the land. The girl generally draws a man out before she pulls him in. Stops the Cough and The bill collector is one man who is seldom out of a job. A man may know his own mind, and not know very much at that. FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of the drug. Dr. K. Kline's Great Norve Restoration. For PURCHASE $2,001 trial bottle and tincture. Dr. R. H. KLINE, Litt. MI St. Arrests, Philadelphia, Pa. Debts expand the more they are contracted. Some people can squeeze a lot of enjoyment out of a lemon. SENSIBLE HOUSEKEEPERS will have Defiance Stareh, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. The average baby is a howling success. $20 A WEEK AND EXPENSES to men with rig to introduce our Poetry goods. Send stp. Javelle Mg. Co., Dept. D, Parsons, Kan The people who never meddle are the ones who deserve medals. Straw hats show which way the wind blows. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS Use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Next to knowing a lot it's a good thing to be a good guesser. A donation party—the fellow who is out for the dough. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, ailis pain, cures wind colic. So a bottle. A man's bad luck is often due to his bad habits. A rich man's autograph always looks best on a check. I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds—JOHN F BORN, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 16, 1900. Too much pride is nothing to be proud of. A lawyer's brief may be pretty long-winded. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Beefsteak on the Gridiron. Sitting on the balcony of the Anglo-American club, Brussels, a Yankee and an Englishman spent a lazy afternoon guying each other on racial and national foibles and traits. The conversation veered into flags. "Yours," drawled the Britisher, "reminds me of nothing so much as a gridiron—a deuced big gridiron, dontherknow!" "And yours," was the quick come-back from the American, "reminds me forcibly a beefsteak—a darned big beefsteak, but not so big that we can't cook it on our gridiron!" Keep Out the Wet Rain can't touch the man protected by SAWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND SLICKERS The best oiled clothing in the market. Wear it with proof. Will not crack or peel. Made to stand rough work and washable at the wash. If your dealer doesn't keep them, write for catalogue to H.M. SAWYER & SON Sole Mfrs. East Cambridge, Mass. ALABASTINE FOR YOUR SCHOOL HOUSES Cleanly and Sanitary Durable and Artistic Safeguards Health The delicate tints are made with special reference to the protection of pupils' eyes. Beware of paper and germ-absorbing and disease-breeding Kalsomines. ALABASTINE COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. W.N.U.—WICHITA—NO.26—1902 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Byprime. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION HAMLINS WIZARD OIL LAME BACK ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT BIGYCLES $12.50. GENUINE Morzus & Wright Tires. BEST EQUIPMENTS Throughout ship with privilege of examination on receipt of it. Your money back if you are dissatisfied. G. M. LITTS & CO. Refer to any Bank. ```markdown ``` MADE ENTIRELY OF HARDWOOD... ard Painted Two Coat Very Durable. Delivered at your rub road station for ...$1.00... THOUSANDS IN USE. SLICKERS? WHY TOWER'S OF FISH BRAND COURSE! THE STANDARD BRAND OF WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT Made in black or yellow of the best materials and sold with our warrant by reliable dealers everywhere A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MASS. ESTABLISHED 1856 O WE DEMAND YOUR ATTENTION. If anyone offered you a good dollar for an imperfect one would you take it? If anyone offered you one good dollar for 75 cents of bad money would you take it? We offer you 10 ounces of the very best starch made for 10c. No other brand is so good, yet all others cost 10c. for 12 ounces. Ours is a business proposition. DEFIANCE STARCH is the best and cheapest. We guarantee it satisfactory. Ask your grocer. Magnetic Starch Mfg. Co. Omaha, Neb. ITCHING HUMOURS Complete External and Internal Treatment, One Dollar. CUTICURA The set, consisting of Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle, Cuticura Ointment, to instantly allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and Cuticura Resolvent Fills, to cool and cleanse the blood, and expel soften the thickened cuticle, Cuticura Ointment, to instantly allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and Cuticura Resolvent Fills, to cool and cleanse the blood, and expel humour germs A Single Set, price $1, is often sufficient to cure the most torturing, disfiguring skin, scalp, and blood humours, rashes, itchings, and irritations, with loss of hair, when all else fails. MILLIONS USE CUTICURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA OINTMENT, the great skin cure, for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, and for dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitening, and soothing red, rough, and sore hands, for baby rashes, and for soap use in the toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of Women use CUTICURA SOAP in the form of baths for annoying irritations, infarmations, and periplaty, in the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanative, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, especially mothers. CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS CUTICURA RESOLVENT, odorless, economical substitute for the celebrated liquid (CUTICURA RESOLVENT, as well as for other blood purifiers and humour cures. Put in pocket vials, 60 doses, price, $12.95. British Deposit: 27.95. Charleston Bath: 59.95. French Deposit: 39.95. U.S. Deposit: U.S. & U.K.