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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER 4TH YEAR. INVINCIBLE DEATH. To how uncertain is this life! We neither know the place nor day That we must leave this world of strife and wead our eternal homeward way. But sure we are that Death will come: The Grave will ever claim its own, No matter where on earth we roam, Nor what the seed that we have sown. No matter how reluctant we, Nor how we're humble or sedate; No matter what our rank may be, Grave Death will be our common fate. The hero bold, the humble knave; The white, the black; the lord and slave; The gallant knight, the conquered brave; By Death's cold hand must reach the grave. The saint who walks in peace with God, The sinner who remains in sin; All beings who on earth now trod, Will soon forsake this earthly din. To mountains high, or to the sea, To meadows, woods or to the plains, So where thou may'st, thou ar not free, For Death, invincible, still reigns. --Susie E. Kyle. A FRIEND. There is no questioning of the fact that Hon. Chas. H. Luling, of Wichita, the Republican nominee for State Insurance Commissioner, a friend to the colored people of Kansas. There has never been a time in the history of his life when did not stand out boldly and advocate that the colored people should give fair and just treatment. He is not a colored man's friend simply for political reasons, but long before he entered politics he has known far and wide as the one man who would any where and everywhere speak and act in defense of the colored man. He is a friend of the colored people because he has also born and it his nature. During the last session of the Kansas legislature, no man fought harder, no man toiled more earnestly for a good and adequate appropriation to be colored I industrial school at Lindare, than did Hon. Chas. H. Luling, representative from Sedgwick county, and it was largely enough his untiring and uncompromising efforts that the school received the handsome gift of $25,000 from the state. As a member of the City Council of Wichita, he has at all times stood forth as the sponsor for the rights of the colored men. Through his efforts Wichita has a colored fire department, the only one in the state that is manned by colored men only. He also advocated placing colored men on the streets known as "white wings" and today Wichita has 9 colored men in that capacity. Altogether, we have 32 colored men now in the city employ—the greatest in its history—anduling has had his share to do in all. These are only a few of the incidents wherein Luling has shown himself to be the unwavering friend of the colored man. Such a man is one whom the colored people of Kansas should stand by. "Praise the bridge that carries you safely over." Stand by Luling in every instance, and you will stand by a friend. We tell of him because we know him and because we are proud to let the world know of his serene qualities and undaunted man good. On the Dln. the hip Tenant—Our house is in a frightful condition. Mr. Quarterday. One of the calls has bulged out three or four calls. Landlord—Ha! Then the house is larger, and I shall have to raise your rent. Philadelphia Press. These things must be eradicated from the race before we can ever hope for any material advancement. Then the greatest barrier to the progress of the Negro race can be and is found within our own ranks. W.M. CANMEFAX. These are a few lines about one of Emporia's colored policemen, Mr. Wm. Canmefax. He is one of the leading spirits in the progress of his people and Emporia. He is a property owner and was appointed policeman about 8 weeks ago. Mr. Canmefax is a race leader and we look to him for much good to be accomplished in Emporia and Lyon county. THE STATE FAIR. Will be Heid this Year at Hutchinson, September 15--19. A half-fare rate has been made from all points in Kansas, and from Kansas City and St. Joe, Mo., by all railroads in Kansas to the State Fair to be held in Hutchinson, September 15.19. Over $10,000 will be given in premiums. Of this amount $2,000 is given in the cattle department free of all entrance money. Drop a card to Ed. M. Moore, secretary, Hutchinson, Kans., giving him your address, and he will mail you a premium list. Say what you want, the young men of Wichita are up to date. Of The Chapter Meeting, Officers The Session of the Grand Chapter O. E. S, which convened in Emporia June 25-26-27 was the grandest which ever met. The report of the grand showing for the ability and business tack with which the ladies conducted the business of that august body during the past year. Much credit is due Mrs. M. E. Langston, the most capable Grand Matron, and the Chapter in recognition of the untiring and faithful services which she has rendered unanimously re-elected her for the sixth time, thus showing that they highly appreciated her services. The work of Mrs. Alice Brown, of Kansas City, Kas, the very competent Secretary, who was also re-elected deserves much praise. She too, did much to make the progress of the order during the past year phenominal. Mrs. Jennie Moore Fitchure, of Lawrence, as Treasurer, was also re-elected, and added her splendid business qualities in looking after the safe keeping of the finances, to thus promote success. We can well say that J. S. Wilson, of Emporia, the Grand Patron, re-elected, Dr. W. E. Jackson, Associated Grand Patron, also re-elected, Mrs. Belle Smothers, of Arkansas City, Associated Grand Matron, likewise re-elected, all did their part in assisting the Grand Matron in bringing forth success. One of the pleasing features of the session was the report of the Endowment Board, which shows the collections of the year to have exceeded $1000.00, which will thus enable the Chapter to pay $75.00 to each of the heirs of deceased members. This is a most remarkable feature, and speaks well for the energy, business, and untiring efforts of the Grand officers. The order was well represented; there having been more than 80 delegates present. The order now has more than 900 members in good standing, whereas when Mrs. Langston was first elected five years ago, there were less than 300, thus showing an increase of more than 600 during her term of offices. She now hopes to be able to report 1000 strong at the next annual meeting. Emporia, Ks. Mrs. Belle Smothers, Associated Grand Matron, Arkansas City, Ks. Dr. W. E. Jackson, Associated Grand Patron, Topeka, Ks. Mrs J. Moo e Fitchure, Gr a nd Treasurer, Lawrence, Ks. Mrs. Alice M. Brown, Grand Sec retary, Kansas City, Ks. Mrs. Alice Mitchell, Grand Con ductor, Leavenworth, Ks. Mrs. H. Linsley, Associated Grand Conductor, Lawrence, Ks. The contest for the Gold Medal by six of Wichita's colored matrons before the Chatauqua assembly at Winfield on June 26, was a grand affair. The ladies acquitted themselves in a grand style. Those who contested, were:— Mesdames: Lucy Anderson, Thos. Cox, H. W. James, Lee Anderson Thos. Glover, and W. H. A. Clark, Mrs. Lucy Anderson won the medal amid much applause. The Republican County Central Committee met at the office of Mr. John Adams and organized for the coming fall campaign by electing Hon. A. M. Denny as chairman, Hon. James H. McPherson Secretary and Hon. Chas. L. Davidson as Treasurer. Each of the gentlemen are most admirable campaign managers and their selection meets the heathy approval of every Republican in the county. Mr. Denny is well known in the political circles of the county and state and is quite fitted to steer the good Republican ship of this county to a grand victory this fall. Few men are better fitted to fill the important office of Secretary than is Mr. McPherson. He has a wide acquaintance of men and affairs of this county. He will make an ideal secretary. It would have been impossible for the Committee to have selected a more capable, praiseworthy and competent gentleman for Treasurer than Mr. Chas. L. Davldson. By long years of financeering he is the recognized financeer of the West. As an organizes and campaign worker, we refer you to the splendid campaign which he so successfully, carefully and capably managed for Sedgwick county three years ago, as chairman of the Central Committee. Though the opposition had fusion, yet under the matchless and brave leadership of Hon. Chas. L. Davidson, the Republican party in Sedgwick county won a signal victory and one long to be remembered. We have no hesitancy in saying that under the leadership of A. M. Dedny, chalman, J. H. McPherson, secretaay and C. L. Davidson, treasurer, the candidates on the Republican ticket this fall will be led to a grand and glorious victory. DR. W. N. COLEMAN. The subject of this sketch, is our friend, Dr. W. N. Coleman, of Emporia. Dr. Coleman is the only professional man in Emporia and Lyon county and has a large and paying business among both white and colored in that city, where he has labored for the past five years. He is recognized as one of the best and leading physicians in the whole of Lyon county. He has had 15 years actual experience and is capable and competent to handle, and does handle some of the most serious cases which have ever come to the lot of the medical fraternity of his city. He is often called into consultations by his white brethren. He is a property owner and is now one of the fixates of Emporia. Dr. Coleman was born in Harrisburg, Pa., March 25, 1858. He lived in his native clime till he was 14 years of age when he went to Philadelphia. He is a graduate from the Stairing College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbms, O., one of the best medical schools in the country. After graduating, he attended at the U. S. Hospital, where he remained six years. He came west and located in Manhattan, where he practiced five years, later moving to Council Grove, and then to Emporia. In 1884 he married Miss Martha Johnson, of Manhattan, and five children bless their home. He is a race man and does what is possible to advance the race. He is coming to the front ranks fast. In Omaha, July 8, 9, 10, 11, 1902 The International Order of Twelve, Knights and Dauhters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction, will meet in their eleventh Annual Grand Session in the city of Omana, Neb. with Evening Star Tempe No 4, Magic City Temple, Queen Elizabeth Tabernacle No. 89, Magic City Tabernacle, Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91, Light of West Platium No. 1 and Royal Post Arcanium Tempce No. 1. The Session will be held in St. John's A. M. E. church, cor. 18th & Webster streets, and will open at 10 a. m. July 8th. The Session promiies to be the largest and most interesting ever held by the Order. The welcome address will be delivered by Sir C. M. Johnson, of Omaha, response by Dt. Lottie Barmen and Rev. Allen Gaines, C. G. O., of Coffeyville, Ks. One of the features of the Session will be the Grand Reception to the visitors at Wishington Hall on the night of July 8th. On Wednesday, July 9th the Annual Sermon will be preached by Rev. Allen Gaines, C. G. O. An elaborate program has been prepared and Omaha will entertain her guests in grand style. NEW FIRE HOUSE Monday evening, while in the North end on some little business matters, we made a visit to the new fire house. The house is well fitted and every thing is in shape for the comfort of the men. In the house is a hose wagon and a large three horse fire engine; this is the house that is manned by colored men. There is but one white man there and he is engineer for the big enengine. The fireman on the engine is Walter Robinson, a colored man. The hose wagon is manned by colored men with Samuel Isler as driver. They have a nice sleeping apartment on the 2nd floor. It is a nice place. ALL COLORED MEN. ALL COLORED MEN. On July 1st Mr. Harson, the new contractor for the mail route between the Post office and the depot, took charge. He has employed Mr. Geo. Wallace, a colored gentleman of this city, as General Manager for the whole route and Mr. Wallace has employed Jno. H. Jones and Andrew Waters as drivers. There are four wagons, three in use and one in reserve. It was a fine spectacle Tuesday morning to see those colored men take charge of the large mails which come to Wichita on every train. Each of the colored men employed are capable and we believe will do good service. They are all colored. Good The Krnsas [City Record is the name of a new publication in Kans. City, Kans., which reached our desk last weekr W. G. Wood is Editor and J. C. Wood is manager. We welcome them to the knighthood and wish them success. Of all the seasons of the year, There is none to me so dear As spring, sweet spring. All nature seems in its brightest hues In the early sun of the morning dews Of spring, sweet spring. Ambition swells the soul of the youth With precious gems of eternal truth. 'Tis spring, happy spring. As onward through life they go, No cares to bear, no sorrows to know Through spring, lovely spring. With each task of the youth begun, An appealing sympathy of nature is sung Of spring, lovely spring. Toil on, oh youth thru thy spring'days She will ever cheer thee with her lays. Oh spring, sweet spring. It drives from the soul the blackest gloom! For the flow'r of youtuh's in its fullest bloom In spring, glorious spring. Nature is ever full of life Fighting with sin in endless strife For spring, glorious spring. Beyond etherial oceans mighty strand, Some one does guide thy loving hand, Oh spring, joyous spring. Some one's on high thy cares must be, So far away, yet nigh to thee, Oh spring, joyous spring. Alas! what can this nature be? Ah, none knows but thee, none but thee, The spring, sublimest spring. 'Tis but the peaceful, silent word of God Caressus us as through life we trod, Oh spring, sublimest spring. Remember thy Creator in thy youth. Ever learn of his eternal truth, White 'tis spring, divine spring. That you may be a ready one For greater things that are to come After spring, divine spring. -Richard Walker CLOUDCROFT is a splendid summer resort, high up in the Sacramento Mountains, in NewMexico, on the El Paso Short Line Great Rock Island Route ]. If you are looking for rest and recreation, you can find them at the Cloudcroft. The mountain breezes fresh with the fragrance of the great pine forests, bring health and cool nights. Cloudcroft gives all the pleasures and benefits of a sojourn in the mountains. Its history is best told in a handsome booklet just finished by the Great Rock Island Route and which can be had free on application to E. W. Thompson, A G. A., Topeka, Kansas. 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. Fay Anderson, who was injured a week or so ago, is doing well. Miss Luvinia Clark died at 10th & Mosley Saturday. Funerl took Sunday. Mrs. W. N: Miller will leave Sunday for Omaha, Neb. to attend the Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. THE SEARCHLIGHT. WICHITA, KANS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. On year, by mail. 66 his month, by mail. 78 three months, by mail. 80 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Wichita, Kansas. All matters to be published must reach this office and later than Tuesday, to reach pub- lication 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 artist writing. To Live and Let Live. " is OUR Motto. We are proud to note the re-appointment and confirmation of Col. M.M. Murdock, as postmaster for Wichita. All the people, regardless to party, are pleased to know of his re-appointment. Col. Murdock has brought the Wichita postoffice to a high degree of efficiency since he took charge, until today all classes of citizens point with pride to it. For party service, no man could be named who deserves it more than Col. Murdock. He is a Republican from center to circumference. He is alright. There is one gentleman, who was a candidate before the recent Republican County Convention for a certain office and who was defeated, who is now cursing every colored man who was in the convention because he got left. If this is the make up of the gentleman in question, we fear that the colored people would have stood a poor show with him in case he had been ominated and elected. The gentleman must remember that the colored people are not all "d amn fools" as he says, simply because he failed of a nomination. We will speak louder later. Mayor McLean and his capable officials are making Wichita a good place to live in. To the collored people he has kept every promise. He has put into the city affairs the same business taet which has characterized his success in private lines. We serve notice on Mayor McLean to get ready to serve another term. In 1903 it will be McLean, first and last. McLean's the winner. Sedgwick county should see to it that every man on the Republican ticket is elected this fall. If the white Republicans will do their full duty, as the colored Republicans will, there is no question about the result. The colored voters will vote it straight. It's a good ticket a devry men should be elected. Admiral Dewey finds the firing of questions by the Senate Committee harder to miss than Spanish balls. The colored voters will support the republican ticket in full; all they ask is a "finger in the pie" when the battle has been won. Give them a slice of the pie then and fall will be well and good. The way to win this fall is to work in earnest, work in harmony, work unceasingly and we'll be sure to win. It will pay to remember that there is nothing sure in politics When you want to buy a home call on Mr. W, E. Bon Durant, 301 N, Main st., F toher block. An ancient ship was recently discovered in the bed of the old River Lea, in England. The vessel, found at a depth of seven feet below the surface, is about fifty feet long and is constructed of oak throughout, with the exception of the keel, which is of elm. GATHERED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE. READ THEM. Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, A. F. & A. M., held their Annual Thanksgiving Sermon at the A. M. E. church last Sunday at 3 p.m. o'clock. About 40 Masons were in line and marched to the church where Rev. A. C. Terrill preached a splendid sermon. At the church the lodge was joined by the Princess Chapter No1S, Mt. Olive Court No. 9. The sermon was to have been had on June 22nd; but, owing to the funeral of Mr. J. H. Covington at the church at that time, it was post poned until last Sunday. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. Mrs. E. Parish died at St. Francis Hospital Saturday. Burial took place Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Banks will leave soon for Chicago to visit her daughter. Mayor McLean will start a bank in Clearwater. The family of Mr. A. A. Glass has moved from Parsons to this city, where they expect to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson met with quite a provoking and almost fatal accident Wednesday by their horse getting frightened and running away, throwing Mr. and Mrs. Andershn and Mrs. F. W. Phelps from the buggy. Lubkily, no one was hurt. The K. of P. boys are making great preparations to attend the Grand Lodge in Pittsburg, Kans., July 29-30-31. Mrs. M. Ross left Sunday for her home in Parsons. Mrs. Bateman will return home home on the 5th. Miss M. E. Porter, teacher of Stowe School, of K. C. Kans., is visiting in the city. Lieut. W. A. Bettis left Tuesday night for Hutchinson, lenroute to THE LAST SOCIAL. On Monday night, June 30, witnessed the Maids Drill at the A. M. E. church. This drill was of more than passing notice from the fact that it is the last entertainment of any sort to be given in the church. A large crowd was present. The young ladies who took part in the drill, were: Misses Sallie Rowles, Grace Baker, Winnie Ray, Nancy Phelps, Lela Crouch, Willie Thompson and L. Bartlett. They were dressed in white and presented a beautiful appearance. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Colored Band and by the Clark-Chinneth Mandolin Club. Mrs. J. A. Martin is resting quite easy. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $87,000.00 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. The Associated Press is authorized to say that the reports so persistently circulated to the effect that the wife and daughter of former Attorney General Griggs have become Christian Scientists are pure fiction. W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - RENTALS 801 North Main Street Fletcher Block Phone 911 The Dedication Of The A. M. E. Church The Dedication of the A. M. E church, on N. Water, by Right Rev. C. T. Shaffer, Bishop of the 5th Episcopal District, will be conducted in the following form: THE SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 10.30 A.M. All the officiary of the church will meet the Bishop and ministers at the door of tf the church; afterwhich, the Bishop leading, will march down the aisle of the church followed by the other ministers and officials reading the LXXXIV Psalm; at the conclusion of the reading the choir will chant the CXXII Psalm; at the conclusion of the chant the Bishop will offer the great prayer of Solomon. At the conclusion of the prayer the Bishop will make the DEDICATORY ADDRESS, joined by the ministers. The choir will then sing the CONSECRATION HYMN, and the sermon by Bishop will follow. There will be preaching three times on that Sunday. Every one is asked for one dollar Dedication day. A. C. Terrill, pastor. One of the best masonic lectures which it has ever been our good fortune to hear was the one which was delivered by our Grand Master S I G. Watkins, of Topeka, in Emporia on June 24th. For Masonic instruction, for Masonic learning, for those things which lie near and dear to every Mason, his lecture is unsurpassable. It seemed that he wae wrapped soul and body in his subject, and though we had heard him before, yet he seemed to have spoken so well. It was a soul stirring lecture and all who were present enjoyed it as never before. Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Isler Srturday night', June 28, 1902, a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing well. Say, fellowf, go up to No. 3 and call for the cigars' This is one of Mr. Isler. The B. Y. P. U. of the Tabernacle Baptist church meets every Monday evening. Last Monday evening they met and rendered a very interesting program, consisting of songs and recitations. After the program, the audience, much to its surprise, was served to ice cream, cake, lemonade and fruit. It was indeed a grand treat and was highly appreciated by all present. 11 It Is Time For you to change that heavy Suit for a light Summer Suit. Our Stock is complete in Summer Suitings and Trouser of fancy new elties. It will pay you to call and see me before placing your order. The Peerless Tailor. 508 East Douglas ave. --- 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 KITCHEN Phone 152 146 North Main St. 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 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 Music We sell the popular McKinley Sheet Music 1000 copies to select from. All the new Two-Steps, Waltzes, Matches, Comic Sentimental songs. Per copy 10c McCall Patterns 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 We will mail you a music catalogue, Monthly Fashion Sheet, and 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 807-200E DOUGLAS ARE WORTH $45. TACERNACLE CHURCH. SERVICES. 10:00 a. m. Bible lesson. 11:00 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 12:30 Sunday School. 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 8.20 p. m. Preaching by pastor. Mrs. Lee A. Anderson will leave Sunday for Omaha, Neb., to attend the Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. A GRAND AFI THE Twenty TO BE HELD Leavenwor 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 Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. A. B. Call On Me For the Beet Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or anything you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita. Kansas Bishop C. T. Shaffer, who recently returned from Africa, will lecture at the A. M. E. church, Monday night, July 7th, on "Observations in Africa". It will be a lecture worth hearing. FAIR.. y-third Kansas IN THE CITY OF th, Kas., Aug. ARTICULARS ADDRESS ES MR. M RICHARD NICHOLS. ```markdown ``` Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 608½ East Douglas Ave., John E. Lewis, Prop. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN 1102 E. Douglas Ave. 'Phone 28 B.F.McLean, Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pe Kas., Cheney, Kas, Did you ask the merchant who whom you trade, whether he "ad in our paper? If not, why not? Is sist upon it that he "ads" with us Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Castle Hall 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month. Visting Knights in good standing Welcome W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S. HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. OF P. W. M. Hallum, Chan. Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 3 Friday night each month. 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. 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 and Cordially Invited. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No.2006. G. U O. O. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H. Gordon, P. S. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3.d Tuesday night. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. E. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159 N. Market St. Phone 236 SELOVER & SONS. Props. Dr. Claude G Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Obs 'UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.' s Reunion 2,3,4,1902. SS ATTHEW BURNS, LEAVENWORTH, KAS. 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Leaves St. Louis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8.25 pm Arrives Wichita 8.10 pm Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change. For reliable information as to rates, routes, time, etc. apply to any Frisco agent or the undersigned. It is a pleasure for us to answer questions. District Passenger Agent, WICHTIA. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghuh Pass, Agt, Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST, LOUIS, MO WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Pointe MISSOURI PACIFIC 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 Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. A. Red Front Racket The People's Economy 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, Oxford 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 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY ON ACCOUNT OF THE SUMMER SEASON and EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE The Missouri Pacific Railway will have on sale Jane 16, 17, 21, and 22 tickets at one fare, plus $2.00 for the round trip to above named points, which will make rates as follows: St. Louis and return ... $15.05 Chicago and return .... $20.65 All tickets limited for return to September 15th 1902. I. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. A. RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE Corrected up to May 25th 1902. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leaves Daily Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.30 am For St. Louis 3.00 pm For Kana, City and St. Louis 9.50 pm Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 7.35 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, Coffeyville 4.50 pm From St. Louis 2.35 pm From Kan, City and St. Louis 7.05 am From Denver, Pineble, Salina, and Geneseo 11.25 am From Hutchinson 4.00 pm From Hutchinson and Geneseo 9.25 pm From Anthony, Conway Springs 4.40 pm From Kiowa, Anthony and Con- way Springs 9.05 pm No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Pass- senger, except Sunday 11.00 am No. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac- commodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pass- senger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 473, Kingman and Pratt ac- commodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 1 Texas Vestibuled Ex. 7.00 am No. 8, Texas Fast Express 6.35 am No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 3.10 pm EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibuled Ex. 9.45 am No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. 9.05 am No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 am St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.30 pm St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10 15 pm WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 pm Meteor 8.25 am ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. B. Leaves Daily 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 Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 pm Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 pm Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 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 Searchlight $1.00 .NEIGHBORINGTOWNS. As Reported By Our Correspondents Little Earl Surveyor is contemplating a trip to the Territory soon. Mr. A. R. Aobinson has purchased a house and lot on E. 8th st. We wonder what comes next. Mrs. Francis Wheaton is on the sicy list this week. If you want some whee to go Sunday, go to the park ane attend the basket meeting. Mr. Levi Halt has bought out the colored store and Miss Annie Richardson took her place as clerk again. Mr. Will Simpson, of Coffeyville, is residing in the city at the present time. KINGMAN, KANS. Mrs. M. E. Wood and daugter went to Wichita last Saturday and returned Monday evening. They a fine time. M. E. Wood and Chas. Floyd, of Lingman, went to Wichita Saturday exening to be with their brethren to attend the sermon of the Masons, which was held at the A. M. E. church. They report a fine time and wish they could be with the boys often. 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. PRESS CONVENTION. 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. Note-Other paper please cop W. H. DUNCAN, Sect., ABILENE, KANSAS. The members of the C. L. S. welcomed Mr. Branaugh into their society last Tuesday. Miss Mattie Ashley, of Emporia, was a visitor of Miss Tolle last week. Messers L. Williams and S. Gerry went to Salina Sunday. The Children's Band has been working faithfully and will give an entertainment in the Odd Fellows' hall Thursday night. Robert Warder, the 11 years old son of N. A. Warder, had the misfortune of running a nail in his foot Tuesday CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Mr. Ben Turner, while at work at the Coffeyville Brick yard Friday, got one of his fingers badly mashed. Miss Rosa Surveyor is visiting relatives and friends in Parsons. A few of the Independent young people were in the city last Thursday. ONE FARE Plus $2.00 ROUND TRIP TO ST. LOUIS VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM 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 FIST SPECIAL SALE. The first special sale of lots in the Creek Nation will take place on the following dates at the places herein named: The sales will be conducted by D. W. Tuttle, H. C. Linn and Geo A. Alexander, Township Commissioner for the Creek Nation. DEEDS to the lots will be executed by the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation and approved by the Secretary of Interior, which conveys the title of the Creek Nation and that of the government to the purchaser. All lots will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION to the HIGHEST BIDDER, under Act of Congress, approved March 1, 1901. THE FRISCO SYSTEM WILL SELL TICKETS AT ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP from all stations from July 6th to 17. Good going on date of sale only. For further information, Call on or write B. F. DUNN, Div. Pass. Agent J. H. STROTHER, City Ticket Agt. BRYAN SNYDER, St. Louis, Mc. It is not how many diplomas a young man may hold, but it is how determined he is that brings success. Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, tarranin and escalloped oysters 5000 USE IMBODEN IMPE FLO BREAK and you will AT YOUR GROCERS. Second T Pleases all GOOD Bre as snow. One of the swellest affairs of the social functions of the year, was the reception tendered the Ivy Leaf club by the ladies of the G. L. A club at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller, 428 W. 14th st. last Wednesday eve. The committee, appointed by the club to make all arrangements, composed of Mrs. Lee Anderson, Pres.; Mrs. F. W. Phelps and Mrs. Miller, deserve much credit for the most elaborate fashionable and strictly up-to-date manner of the reception. The house was beautifully, tastefully and artfully decorated by the committee and every thing made comfortable for their large number of guests. Each of the young men, who compose the Ivy Leaf club, engaged a hack and was escorted to the reception therein. It presented a grand spectacle to see hack after hack drive to the Miller residence and its merry making occupants alight with their ladies. The young men attended in full dress suits. Music was furnished by the famous and well known Bell-Southard Mandolin Club, which furnished many pieces of appreciable music. It must be confessed that the reception given by the G. L. A. C. Club in honor of the members of the Ivy Leaf Club Wednesday night stands without an equal and will long be remembered with a happy thought by all who were present. Five large rooms and the porch and yard were filled with guests and hostesses, wible two rooms were used as ladies' and gents' closures. 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At a reasonable hour the club sat a lunch in the spacious dining room, where all met at the feasting board and partook of the very wholesome and inviting viands placed thereon. Those present were: E. Thaddeus Summytt, Thomas Anderson, Chas, Gordon, Thomas P. prks, Claud Hall, Geo, Weyms, Burl Vernon, Ben Pembleton, Geo. Stevens, Jno. Gilbert, Sam Collins, J. H. Holbert, W. T. Southard and Joe Bell. Ladies:— Sallie Rowles, Pearl Bradford, Nancy Phelps, Lula Bartlett, Gertrude Bartlett, Grace Baker, Martha Thompson, Fannie Motin. Ida Hill, Willie Thompson, Louise Thomas, Blanch Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. E D. Grayson and Mr. and Mrs. Bowers. LADIES' G. L. A. C. CLUB Mesdames:— Lee Anderson, F. W. Phelps, M. E. Carr, J. E. Lewis, A T Glover, S. W. Fleming, Geo. White, E. Landrum, T. H. Cox and W. N. Miller. Husbands: Lee Anderson, M. E. Carr, A. T. Glover, E. Landrum, T. H. Cox and W. N. Miller. 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To the housewife who has not yet become acquainted with the new things of everyday use in the market and who is reasonably satisfied with the old, we would suggest that a trial of Defiance Cold Water Starch be made at once. Not alone because it is guaranteed by the manufacturers to be be superior to any other brand, but because each 10c package contains 16 ozs., while all the other kinds contain but 12 ozs. It is safe to say that the lady who once uses Defiance Starch will use no other. Quality and quantity must win. No man thinks he is as stupid as he looks. The average person who picks up a railroad time folder does not realize the enormous amount of work which the preparation of such a publication involves. The big Burlington System, for instance, has a general time folder made up from sixteen different division operating time tables. The folder contains 2,000 names of towns, gives the schedules of over 500 trains, and whenever there is a change in time, sixty thousand figures have to be carefully checked and corrected. It is better to be slandered by some than to be praised by others. What About Your School Houses? You may not this season be able to build a new one, or make the radical changes in the old one that you had in contemplation, but there is no school district in the United States that cannot afford to tint with Alabastine the interior of their buildings, thus making them more attractive, getting colors made with special reference to their effects on the eyes of the pupils, getting a sanitary and rock base cement coating that will not harbor disease germs. The closely crowded school rooms need all the safeguards to the health of the pupil that intelligent officials can surround them with, and all sanitarians unite in saying that Alabastine is the only proper material to be used on such walls. Even an elastic conscience will sometimes fly back and sting. 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 east. For full information, time tables, sailing lists, Resort books, and railroad and steamship literature, call on or address L.R.SHERWIN,P.&T.A. Mo. Pac. By. Wichita, Kas. H. C. TOWKSEND, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis, Mo. Some fellows crow about their ca pacity for cocktails. DR, J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to Wichita, Kans. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water Woman's way to health. Home treatment. Send for free booklet 346 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb. VIAV Woman's way to health. Home treatment. Send for free booklet 346 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb. BICYCLES $12.50. GENUINE Morgan BEST EQUIPMENTS Throughout. Shipped with privilege of examination on receipt of $1.00. Your money back if you are dislated. G. M. LITTON & CO., Refer to any Bank. HAMLINS WIZARD OIL FOR PAIN OF ANY KIND ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT. 31 KANSAS FAIRS IN 1902. Following is a list of fairs to be held in Kanais in 1092, their dates locations and secretaries, as reported to the State Board of Agriculture as reported to the Allen County Agricultural Society. C. H. Allen County Agricultural Society - Jola, apo. secretary. Barton County FFA, apo. secretary. James W. Clarkes, secretary. Great Bend, Sept. 2. Chautauqua county—Hewins Park and Fair association—P. N. Whitney, sec. y Cedar Valle. Clay County Fair association—E. E. Hoeps, Clay County, September. Coffey County agricultural Fair association—J. E. Woodford, secretary, Burlington, September 9-12. Cowley county—Eastern Cowley County Fair association—J. M. Henderson, seaty clay. Finney County Agricultural society—Fred Mims, secretary, Garden City. August 27-29. Franklin County Agricultural society—Carry M. Corter, county, Ottawa. Sept. 16-19. Grant County Agricultural society—Grant Greeley County Fair association-G. P. Hawkins, sec y, Tribune. Hawkins, sec y, Agricultural society-John G. Nicholson, sec y, Newton. Sept. 29-26. Jackson County Agricultural and Fair association-S. B. NeGrew, sec y, Holton. Sept. 29-26. Jefferson County Agricultural and Mechanical association-George A. Patterson, sec y, Oskalosa. Sept. 2-3. Agricultural Fair association-H. R. Honey, sec y, Mankuto. Marshall county-Frankfort Fair association-J. D. Gregg, sec y, Frankfort. Sept. 29-26. County Agricultural, Mechanical and Fair association-W. H. Bradbury, sec y, Phoala. Sept. 9-12. Morris County Exposition company-M. F. Amrine, sec y, Council Grove. Sept. 24-26. Agricultural Fair association-A. R. Spaulding, sec y, Seema. Sept. 5-13. Neoho County Fair association—H. Lodge see y, Erie. Sept. 39 to October 3. Neshoo county—Chanute Agricultural Fair, Park and Driving association—A. E. Timpanecey, Chanute. August 28-29. Ness County Agricultural association—H. C. less County Agricultural association-H. C. Norton County Agricultural association-J. Norton County Agricultural association-J. L. Miller, secc'y, Norton. Sept. 25. Osage County Fair association—E. T. Price, secc'y, Burlingame. Sept. 25. Secc'y, Burlingame. Sept. 25. Fair and Live Stock association—Ed. M. Moore, secc'y, Hutchinson. September 15-19. Rice County Agricultural association—C. Hawkins, secc'y, Sterling. Sept. 8-12. Rice County Agricultural society—A. B. Lee, secc'y, Riley. Sept. 25. Rooks County Fair association—Olmer Adams, secc'y, Stockton. Sept. 9-12. Rooks County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical association—H. B. Wallace, secc'y, Salina. Sept. 15. Stafford County Fair association—Frank C. Swartz, sec y. St. John. August 29, 2022 Summer county—Mulvane Agricultural society—John A. Reed, sec y. Mulvane. Sodgwick County Wheat The wheat crop in Sedgwick county is turning out much better than was expected. The crop is about sixty per cent better than was expected. Now that the wheat is being threshed the farmers are learning that the berries were well filled and weigh very heavy. "It was believed that the wheat crop would be less than fifty per cent of the average yield in this county," said R. T. Butler, a farmer living east of Wichita, "but it will go above all estimates." Joseph Porter, one of the best known farmers and stockmen from southern Kansas, reports that he cut 50 acres of soft wheat and has just threshed his crop. The wheat made twenty-six bushels to the cache and was of the firest quality, testing 64 pounds. The grains were plump and of good color and the heads were well filled. The straw was not so very long, but of sufficient length to be easily harvested. H. C. Dunbar, the undertaker says he has the finest fifty acre tract of wheat and oats in Sedgwick county, which is being harvested. Mr. Dunbar thinks the wheat crop will yield at least 35 bushels to the acre and the oats will be above the average. Leavenworth County Orchards. William Henry owns one of the largest and finest apple orchards in Leavenworth county if not in Kansas, but he told a reporter that he was disgusted with apple raising and would probably cut his entire orchard down and farm the ground. Mr. Henry's disgust over the apple business is due to the fact that his entire crop this spring was ruined by canker worms. On an orchard of eighty acres there is not enough fruit to pay for the expenses of the harvest. The prospect was excellent early in the season but the canker worms in droves of millions came along and stripped the trees of their foliage, causing the little apples to drop off. Mr. Henry says that nothing can be done to rid an orchard of canker worms, and therefore he thinks it folly to attempt to raise another crop. Subscriptions are being taken up among the Emporia railroad boys for money with which suits for the base ball team will be purchased. There is always more or less sportmanship among the fellows in that town, but the wet weather which has prevailed so persistently this season has had them almost ready to give up any plans for a team this year until now when the weather seems to have cleared and they are ready to undertake the proposition and fit the boys out in uniforms. Topeka is now in direct connection with Galveston through the new Santa Fe quadruplex wires. In the language of the telegraphers, Topeka now "works through to Galveston." This is the first time in the history of the Santa Fe road that this has been possible. Before the "squad" system was introduced, the messages from Galveston had to be relayed at Temple, Purcell and Cleburnc, making a considerable waste of time in the transmission. This system is a great im provement over the old. A cablegram was received by R. R. Tuckerman announcing the death of his daughter, Mrs. C. Everett Conant, in Manila, June 23. Mrs. Conant was Miss Dorothy Tuckerman and went from Topeka to Manila, Philippine Islands, where she was married to Prof. Conant in March. Prof. Conant was formerly a member of the faculty at Washburn collage. Mrs. Conant's parents had no knowledge of her illness. While Miss Tuckerman lived in Topeka she attended Washburn college. THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality—16 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. American Button Factories. In 1890 the United States had 106 button factories; in 1890, 238, with a capital of $4,210,000, using annually material worth $2,803,000, turning out ; product worth $7,695,000. Christians Were Scarce. Rev. Dr. Evans, an Episcopa clergyman in Middletown, N. Y., when he began his rectorship there some years ago was told by a discredited Presbyterian divine that he did not believe there were 300 Christians in all Middletown. "Not so many; not so many," said Dr. Evans. 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Ore Editor's Opinion: The Wiregrass Blade man sums up the situation as follows: "The editor works to keep from, while the doctor works to keep off, the gout. The editor helps men to live better and the doctor assists them to die easy. The doctor pulls a sick man's leg, the editor is glad if he can collect his bill at all. Revenue only? We are living for fun and to spite the doctor."—Atlanta Constitution. YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue. All crops sell large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. Reindeer Flesh for Food. It is stated that a strenuous attempt is being made by some enterprising Norwegians to popularize reindeer flesh as an article of diet in Europe. The experiment of raising the animals in large numbers for slaughtering purposes will be fairly tried. They expect to find profitable markets France and Belgium, and will even endeavor to induce beef-enting Britons to purchase the article. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All drugstores and shoe stores, 23c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Not to Be Trusted. The Scotch gardener of a New York estate had vague notions of geography. One of his master's youngest sons was trying to explain to Toblas the extent of his country. Finally, he ran into the house and brought a many-colored map of the United States. Tobias bent over it a minute, then exclaimed, "Mon, mon, 'tis no to be trustid; 'tis laid out in the plaid o' thea lyn' MacFechans." The Earth and Mars. Possibilities of communicating with the Planet Mars form a topic which presents a perennial interest for the play of popular imagination. In France, particularly, the people eagerly scan every detail which is offered on this head. An old lady left a large sum of money in trust, in Paris, to be awarded as a prize to the first scientist who should succeed in establishing what the French call interplanetary communication. The Salmon Trust All of the salmon canneries of British Columbia have been "morganeered." In other words, there is a salmon trust. The capital, however, is small, only $3,000,000. The idea is to save the by-products, which hitherto have been wasted. The canned product will be, as usual, a portion of fish chucked into a tin of grease. From the scales and bones will be manufactured guano and glue. The "by-product" is the salvation of many a business these days. Taking a Man Unawares. Bland, Mo., June 30th.—F. B. Crider describes very graphically how he was overtaken by an enemy and his narrow escape, he says: "For years I have been troubled with Kidney Disease which came on me so gradually that I did not know what it was until the pains in my back warned me that it was Kidney Trouble. "I began treatment at once and used one medicine after another, but without help, till at last I was just about to give up in despair. "Just then I heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and bought a few boxes and began to take them. They helped me from the first and now I am completely cured. Dodd's Kidney Pills is the only medicine that ever did me any good. They are worth their weight in gold." A Much Tattooed Man. Tattooed on the body of a man who lost his life in the South West Indies docks were a crucifix, elephant, tombstone, dog, eagle, figures of Punch and Judy, cross flags and the word "love" in large letters. DURING SUMMER MONT 1 PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. We send FREE and postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the Rectum; also 100 page lilies, treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands carded by our mild method, none paid a cent till curred—we furnish their names on application to DRS. THORNTON & MINOR, 1030 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. WE WANT YOUR TRADE You can buy of us at wholesale prices and save money. Our 1,000-page catalogue tells the story. We will send it upon receipt of 15 cents. Your neighbors trade with us—why not you? Montgomery Ward Co. CHICAGO The house that tells the truth. A LAWN SETTLE MADE ENTIRELY OF HARDWOOD and Painted Two-Doors. Very durable. Delivered at your railroad station for ...$1.00... THOUSANDS IN USE. CULVER LUMBER & MFG. CO. KANSAS CITY, U. S. A. BEST MILLS Lowest Prices. Write for advertisement, including all information. CURRIE WIND. MILL CO., Topeka, Kansas. W.N.U.—WICHITA—NO.27-1902 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL USE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION The golf girl goes a'golfing In the giddiest of gowns. The sun shines sultry on her In the surliest of frowns. O'er the green she chases gayly In a fierce perspiring march. But her clothes don't show a wrinkle 'Cause she used Defiance Starch. AT ALL GROCERS 16 OUNCES FOR 10 CENTS. Manufactured by MAGNETIC STARCH MANUFACTURING CO. OMAHA, NEB. Dr. Hartman, the Famous Gynaecologist and Inventor of Pe-ru-na Offers to Treat Women Free During the Summer Months. Dr. Hartman, the Famous Gynaecologist and Inventor of Pe-ru-na Offers to Treat Women Free During the Summer Months. America is the land of nervous women. The great majority of nervous women are so because they are suffering from some form of female disease. By far the greatest number of female troubles are caused by catarrh. Women afflicted with pelvic catarrh despair of recovery. Female trouble is so common, so prevalent, that they accept it as almost inevitable. The greatest obstacle in the way of recovery is that they do not understand that it is catarrh which is the source of their illness. In female complaint, ninety-nine cases out of one hundred are nothing but catarrh. Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. The following letter was recently received: 186 W. 38th st., New York City. The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. Gentlemen:—"What bread and meat means to the hungry Peruna means to the sick. It is an especially valuable medicine for sick women. I have found that no medicine so quickly restores health and places the body in a normal condition. I but voice the sentiments of women who were once sick, but are now in perfect health." MISS LIZZIE SNEATHING MISS DIZZIE SNEETING All women who are in doubt as to what their role is in Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Give him a full description of your trouble, previous treatment, symptoms and age. He will promptly reply, with full directions for treatment free of charge. This is an opportunity which no ailing woman should miss. Dr. Hartman has become renowned through his success in treating women's diseases. His experience in these matters is vast. Correspondence is strictly confidential. No testimonials published without written consent. Mary Catherine MRS. ALEX JOHNSON Dr. Hartman relies principally on Peruna in these cases. Peruna catarrh wherever located. Mrs. Alex. Johnson, 356 Univ. avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Can, wr. "I have been a sufferer for you with bearing down pains and a ache, and got no relief from doctor prescriptions. I commenced训 Peruna and after taking the first tle I felt much better and with month I was a well woman, a heartily recommend it to any woman who is in as poor health as I was" MRS. A. JOHNSON Miss Mabel Meyers, Argentine, Kes, collector for the Kansas Temp ance Union, writes: "Peruna has拥 a friend to me for it cured me when was sick and the least I can do inets is to knowledge its value to the pati Since I was 17 years old I have suffer with headache, backache and pain the shoulder blades. I caught oe easily and my lungs were weak. Catals of the lungs was what the doctors call my trouble. I took their medicin eighteen months without any bead and hearing about Peruna I decided try it. I used nine bottles and was stored to health. This was two pe ago, and I am now in perfect health If you do not derive prompt and a factory results from the use of Perma write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case and he be glad to give his valuable a vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus