Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT 4TH YEAR. A POWER Advertising is just as much a power as steam, electricity or compressed air. It's a business power, the same as steam and electricity are mechanical powers. To keep the business constantly moving the power must be on constantly, just the same as steam or electricity—it must be always on to keep the machinery moving. There is great power in advertising in the SEARCHLIGHT. It goes to the right people at the right time. It is a power when constantly applied, produces good results. THE HARVESTRALLY The Harvest Rally at the 2nd Septist church last Sunday was a great success. Rev. Plummer and his church realized a neat sum. The exercises were very appropriate in every respect. $58.00 was raised, Attention!!! 23 K. V. I. You are requested to meet at the Centropolis Hotel Thursday night, July 17th, to make arrangements to attend the 3rd Annual Reunion at Leavenworth, Ks., Aug. 2-3-4, 1902. By order of C. R. Stewart, 1st Sargt. P. C. Danford, Provost Marshall. Ice Cream and lunch served at Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main every evening—stop by when want- ing either. Hopeless. It is very clear that the Democratic party is in no condition to enter a national contest in its present attitude. Unless it gets in better shape, than it is now, it will enter the next fight without hope of success and without deserving it.—Nashville American (Dcm.) It is a mild summer all right, but a close observer will note some points of dissimilarity between the present July and the average December. If the masses of the race were educated property-owning citizens, had a large voice in determining the financial affairs of our nation, were potent factors in our manufacturing and industrial life as employers, there would not be much of a race problem.—New Age. Jefferson Davis, governor of Arkansas, a loud mouthed blatherskite on the order of one-eyed Tillman of South Carolina, has been expelled from the Baptist Church for drunkenness and gambling and conduct unbecoming a gentlman. Jeff is the Southern tombeater who recentmade the gigantic newspaper bluff at shipping Arkansas Negro convicts to Massachusetts for reform. That is, he said he would pardon all whose expenses to the old Bay State were paid, and then went back on his windy and noisy promise.—Cleveland Gazette. What's a woman's politics? Dry - goods. POLITICAL WHIFFS Talk about politics—well yes—talk about politics—well its worse than what Grant said about war. But, even at that rate, its nice—yes—so nice to be called a politician you know, one of those "big" political fellows. It's so nice to have the fellows listen with open eyes and gapping mouths at every word you say—yes—it's nice. But don't you know it's hard too—well but that's nothing—all that is necessary is that you are a "politician"—one of those "big" political fellows. That's nice, aint it? Blue streaks could be seen all through the court house when the new Auditor gave the fellows the laugh and said "Well, boys, you must live on wind for thirty days," "B' gosh," thought the genial county Clerk, "that' harder than bread and water". However thirty days must elapse before the county force will get pay. How do you like that, fellows? Don't all speak at once. Joe Phillips, one of the county's employees, who was also caught in the wrath of the new Anditor's decision, was standing at the door of the Auditor's office, looking wishfully, thinking about his June check which he (hasn't) got, when a friend passed and said, "Why, Joe, what are you thinking about?" Joseph looked at him a second, thought of his check in a pile of checks on the counter in view, and, pointing toward the checks, softly said, "So near, yet oh, how far." Coroner McCollister impanelled a jury composed entirely of colored men to inquire into the death of Luther Crossweight. The Searchlight extends it's thanks to Hon. Chas. Luling for kindly recommending us for certain very valuable work for our paper. It was a very agreeable surprise to us, for which we feel proud and most grateful to our friend. Mr. Luling, for securing for us. It came entirely unexpected to us and we appreciate it all the more. Judge Wilson gives his mustache a friendly stroke when he thinks of the time when he will begin his 2nd term. Of course Sheriff Simmong is out of politics (?). But he has made a mighty good sheriff. Well, well, it's real ticklish to think that Otto G. Eckstien's candidacy for County Attorney has scared the daylights out of the present incumbent. The present holder of that office vehemently refuses to even consider accepting the nomination again. Who in the world ever heard of a democrat refusing a nomination for anything if he thought that there was even a ghost of a show? That alone tells the tale. Ben H. Downing is working day and night for the success of the whole ticket this fall. It's just Ben's way; he goes in to win. The Democratic Conference Committee said the other day that they were a'gin the present Populist County Commissioner because they retained John Chain as County Clerk, when they could have "ousted" him under the bi-annual election law. The Commissioners knew that no better man than Mr. Chain could be found, and they also knew the people knew it, and they did wise in retaining nim. For an approval, watch by what a big major- ity John Cain will be elected this fall. A "poor man" and a tight fisted man" have no business in politics. They are as much out of place as a hog in a parlor. Coroner M. M. McColister will be elected this fall. His first duty will be to hold an inquest over the remains of the once rampart populist party and the "would be" cunning and "swallow'em all up" democratic party, after their death by an avalanche of votes this fall. The verdict of the coroner's jury will read; "We the jury, find that the deceased came to their death by an overdose of unheard of promises and unkeepable pledges, and a very bad mixture of demo-popocoratism." By all means the Republican party should elect their candidates for Commissioner this fall. --- At the commencement exercises of the New York dental school, Dr. Walter N. Becham, a representative of the race, carried off the medel for operative dentistry. TOOK A DAY OFF Otto G. Eckstien took a day off last Saturday and was not to be found. Otto had a good reason for being hard to find that day—any injury would have said that he was justified. The reason was, a young Miss Eckstien made her appearance at the Eckstien home. It is claimed by the proud father that the young Miss weighs 11 pounds. Mother and daughter are doing well. The school board of Newport has elected for the first time a member of the Negro race as a teacher in the public schools. The young woman chosen is Louise Van Horn, daughter of Rev. Mahlon Van Horn, United States Counsel to St. Thomas. She is recommended to the board as highly educated and has had experience in teaching in Texas. Always respect old age--except in chickens. Simon Sam, while president of Hayti, who fled before the revolutionists of the island, is said to have taken with him $1,000,000, and is living in great splendor in Paris. He is highly colored but that makes no difference in Paris as long as he has the money. The people of Kansas could hardly have been convinced twelve months ago that their principal trouble in a short time would be too much wafer. 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 moncy. Drop a card to Ed. M. Moore, secretary, Hutchinson, Kans., giving him your address, and he will mail you a premium list. A sick man, who was making night hideous with his howling, excused himself because the doctor had ordered him to take wine and bark. THE BLACKWELL SCANDAL. According to the daily press, the village of Blackwell, O. T. is in great excitement over the fact that one Negro family has dared(?) to move within the confines of that small spot on the map of Oklahoma. The agitation for "a "white people's town" seems to be led by a copperheaded, idiotic fellow who goes by the nom de plume of Judge R. A. Neff. This fellow, Judge Robt. A. Neff, by his actions and words, proves, to our mind, and to the minds of all fair thinking men, that he is devoid of that sense that God gave geese. He seems to forget that Blackwell is a part of Oklahoma, and that Oklahoma is a part of the U. S. We defy him in his cohorts to find one word in the laws of Oklahoma or the laws of the United States which gives Blackwell the privilege to say that no Negroes shall live there, any more than to say that no Irishman nor Dutchman shall live there. This ignoiamus of a judge(?) seems to forget that the Negro is a citizen of the United States and as such, has a right to reside in any village, city, county, state or territory of the United States, which he may choose. This blockhead of a judge(?) seems to forget that Blackwell or any other village or city has no say as to who shall or shall not live there so long as they are law abiding citizens. No charge is made that this Negro family is a criminal one, or law breakers, but they are objected to simply because they are "niggers." Hell is full of such woul. befluencial judges(?) as this 'judge'(?) From his words, we are forced to the conclusion that he is either a fit subject for the asylum or has recently escaped therefrom and the Territory simply allows him to run at large (for the present) to save the expense of his keeping. Read his idiotical expressions. "The fact that a man has accumulated a little wealth does not give him the right to ignore that law. The world is big and if any man imagines he cannot exist without the sweet-scented society of nigger; he will find plenty of room outside of Blackwell." To what law does this so-called 'judge' (?) refer? If this expression of "that law" is a fair exposition of this Judge's(?) knowledge of law, we pity his judgement. Does this pudden-head wish the people to believe that the white people in Blackwell are so much better than the white people else where, who live in towns where Negroes reside; or does he want the people to believe that the white people of Blackwell are so infernal mean that they do not wish to let the Negro learn of their wayward ways? Which is it, Judge(?)? We do not believe that this mossback, fire-spitter, greenborn and backwoodsman represents the sentiments of the white people of Blackwell. There is no doubt many a white person, in fact, we venture to say, more than two-thirds of them, in Blackwell have lived in places where Negroes lived and they will say that they did not find the Negro such a bad citizen as this blatherkite would have people believe. If this barbarian does not wish to live in a town where there are Negroes, let him return to the "Island of Ignorance" from which he proves to have come. It is not the white man of wealth. and refinement who makes so much bugaboo and fuss about the Negro and sociability, but it is just such poor "fluencial(?) [citizens(?)]" as this cuss—the man who is atraid that the Negro might by thrift and energy, take what he by "grabs" might get. Let the Negroes go to Blackwell. Their cry should now be: "On to Blackwell!!!" Take a repeating Winchester fifle, one hundred rounds of ammunition, good nerve and a steady aim with you and you will be welcomed to Blackwell, even by this grand stand player. REGISTERS A KICK ST. PAUL, MINN., July 8.-The National Afro-American Press Association in annual convention here today adoptrd the following: "Resolved. That while indorsing on general principles the exposition at St. Louis in 1904, and trusting that it may have the largest success, we note with regret that no representative was given to the Afro-American people among the commissioners appointed upon the part of the United States by President McKinley, and that no provision has been made by the management of the exhibition for a proper exhibition of the thought, skill and industry of the Afro-American race without whom the magnificent states carved out of the Louisiana purchase could not have made the progress which today places them in the forefront of the commonwealths of the republic." A bride received a broom for a gift. Attached was the following: "This trifle gift received from me It's use I would commend: In sunshine use the brushy part; In storms, the other end." Negro Owns Rug Factory. J. A. Lomax, Chillicothe, O., has discovered the secret, and to the loyalty of true principles has applied himself. In 1879 he began with 35 cents; today he owns a large rug factooy employing daily eight persons, and holds the distinction of being the only person to manufacture India Oriental Rug in the country. He manufactures awnings, parlor stools, tents, cuts, sews, renovates and lays carpets. His place is equipped with nearly $1,800 worth of machinery. He owns real estate on 4th and 6th streets. What he has done, others can do if they begin right and continue. Mr. Lomax is estimated between eight and ten thousand dollars. Worse Than Soft-Shells. 'Gene Ware wrote to a Kansas friend that he was stuck on soft shell crabs and that he "nabbed every crab" that came his way. To which the friend responded with rare, sweet poetic imbecility: If you're bound to nab the crab (Which your vitals sure will grab) Just you grab the crab and nab Every crab your nab can grab. Should you perish from the crab, Having nabbed it with your grab, We will write upon your slab: "Nabbed he was by grabbing crab." In which month do girls do the less talking? February. Only 28 days. NO.8 WORK AND PLAY. Thou dost not need to lay aside The work that fills thy hands— A thought can'cleave its upward way Where the father waiting stands; Thou canst be busy at thy work And yet thy heart can pray. —Marianne Farningham John H. Smith is the oldest living Negro Free Mason in this countr age and in service. He is the only living member of African lodge A. F. & A. M., from which all the regular Negro lodges of Masons in this country draw their authority. He is a thirty-third deg ee Mason and has served in about all the offices from the first to that degree in Masonry. He is also, with exception of George T. Downing of Newport, the oldest living Negro Odd Fellow in age and in the country. —Radical. "The colored Presbyterian church of the South raised for self support during the past year $86,212. This does not include money contributed to the Boards of the Church and some other items. In fact the total is about $100,000, an average of about $4.75 per member. Can the brethren of our sister churches make a better showing? Should not the Presbyterians rejoice that it has been put into their hearts to give largely for Christ and his kingdom."—Afro-American Presbyterian. CIRCUS BAREBACK RIDERS. A large number of the difficult acts seen with the Great Wallace Show are in danger of not being appreciated because of the ease with which they are performed. One of the chief difficulties that confront a manager of a big circus like the Wallace Shows, is the scarcity of acrobatic equestriennes. The way to the pinnacle of fame in a circus ring is difficult and discouraging. Of the girls who essay the feats of a clever rider not in a hundred succeed, and only one in a hundred of those who succeed ever attain prominence. Prominent in the coterie of equestrienne celebrities with the Great Wallace Shows is Miss Minnie Sweeney. In point of poise, grace, dash and daring agility her riding simply defies description. Nothing she does looks difficult nor appears, indeed, to require effort. She is secure and as much at home in her unstable position on the heaving, bounding back of a galloping horse, as is a society belle on a ballroom floor. The cleverness of Miss Sveney deceives the public and makes it look easy. Any spectator who attempts to imitate the work of this celebrity will soon have such a delusion dispelled from their mind. The same thing may be said of all the hundreds of performers with the Great Wallace Show. Every act is so cleverly, carefully and quickly executed that the danger of the act is not apparent, and this fact overcomes the sensational tendency which is distasteful to many. The only fault with the Great Wallace Show is that it has too much going on at the same time, but the arrangement of the apparatus, paraphernela and seats is such that everyone can see a great deal more and get more satisfaction out of its performance than out of the ordinary show. The Great Wallace Show will exhibit for one day only in Wichita, July 26th. THE SEARCHLIGHT, ——<—__ WIOHITA, - - - KANS. ———————— W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mai) Matter. Pablished Every Saturday at No. 110 Norra Mars Sr. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION- @@ STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, One Year [ by mail ] ...... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ]...... T5e Three months [ by mail ]...50c ONE MONTH osc... 168. 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Th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any per son which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor, “To Live and Let Live,” is OUR Motto. —— AGENTS WANTED We allow agents a big commis- sion for their work. Write to-day for terms. Agents wanted in every town and city in the U. S. Send 2c stamp for Sample Copy. Something should be done to stop a crowd of youngsters from congre- gating on N. Main strret, sky-lock- ing and blocading the sidewalk, If these young fellows wish to box they should not do so on the street. Our white friends are now coming to the front with many geod jobe of printing at this office which we highly and gratefully appreciate, They realize that we are trying to come to the front and are material ly and fubstantially helping us ix our Herculean effort. We appreciate it. Now a little town in Oklahoma has a “No Nigger” sign. © Where do someof the white people want us to go, and what dosthey want us todo? Lord! Lordy!! things are getting meghty close, They say already that “no niggers” ean goto Heaven, becuse the Bible says that all the angels are. white, the next thing we expect to hear is that ‘nc niggers” can go to hell, because of the colorline. But some day the Nezr» will rise in} his might and strength and capture the earth and Heaven and make a mighty scramble for the other. It’s coming sure. If some parents would use more time keeping tab on where their sons and daughters go, they would have less time to talk about where some one else’s sonor daughter goes, We seo a great deal but have said little as yet. We'll open up soon. = * UNITED WE STARD, DIVIDED WE FALL. * { Local and Personal. Bee caries cssnaren sacs obres oboe Sl Mrs. Geo. Smith, of Chicago, Iil., It Always Pays is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dade, | to let people know what of 620 Riverview st., this week and | to sell and how much | will visit Valley Center before re-| save by trading at your : turning to Chicago. the only way to inform th | number of people of Tos ronur ead luneh served at |itsough the -clomne of th the Centropolis Hotel, 605N,Main,! An aaverticoment in| every evening—stop by when want: | doos'nt cost much, and | ing either. : Mra. G. W. White returned Mon- day from Omaha where she went to attend the Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Mrs, Leo Anderson went from Omaha to Topeka, from Topeka to Kansas City and returned home Tharsday. She reports having had a most enjoyable time Mrs. Jas.-Jackson has abandoned her coutemplated trip to Colorado on advice from her physician, Supt. H. W. James and his "Sun- day School of the 2nd Baptist church will have a picnic at Sullivan’s dam on August 4th, Every one can at tend. They will leave from the church on the morning of the 4th. One of the most dilightful and up to date social fetes of the;season was a ‘Hay Rack’ party given by ‘Mr. Sylvester Griggs Thursday eve. The evening was an ideal one and at half-past eight the wrgon of jolly young people left from Holbert’s Restaurant for Linwood park. Af- tor spending a delightfal time at the park in games, conversation and feasting, the merry party then wont to the residence where music and danciug formed the chief amuce- ments. Ata reasonable hour the young -people returned to town, and to their respective homes, de- claring Mr. Griggs an ideal host, Those present were;— Misses:— A. Gilbert, J. Young, M. and ©. Miller, A. Anderson, E. Simpson, S. E. Kyle, E. Isler, E. Harvey, A.and L, Holbert, M. Sim mons, F. E. Motin. “Messers:— E. C. Lane, ©. Hall, J. geaggs, J. H. Holbert, P. J. Goléinc Ge Ross, Griggs, and re Farmer. The Merchants who ap- preciate the trade of the col ored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRON IZE THEM. Rey, Plummer and the young men of this city gave us several nice peices of jobwork which we highly appreciste, P. ©. Dan‘ord, I. J. Porter, T. L. Scott anda party of fisherman tried their Inck with good result at a fishing Thursdey. LOOK OUT! Fora big time on August 4th. ‘See next issue of this paper for fall and complete particulars. Jas. Jackson and a party of sports ‘are figuring on a big outing soon, Mrs, W. N. Miller returned Thurs day morning via the Missouri Pacific from Omaha where she attended the ‘Taborian Grand Lodge. On her | reuurn she stopped a few days in K.C, to visit her mother-in-law Mrs. D. M, Miller. She reports a grand time. Ico Cream and ltnch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N, Main, every evening—stop by when want. ing either, It Always Pays to let people know what you have to sell and how much they may save by trading at your store, and the only way to inform the greater number of people of this fact is through the columns of their paper: An advertisement in this pape: does'nt cost much, and it pays.— Mre, Lee Anderson returned Thnrsdan morning from Omaha vie the Santa Fe: The Sairt Waist Ball, given by the Ivy Leaf Club at Garfield Hall, Monday night, in honor of Miss [Dollie Noyes, Miss Lula Morgan and Miss Walls, was a grand success. Thos present, were:— Misses:—B. Alexander, G. Baker, S. Sawles, L. Bartlett, W. Thomp- son, L. Parks, M. Glass, E. Simp- son, E. Isler, B. Ross, D. Bradford, P, Bradford, H. Neeley, S. Lester. Messers.—J, Devis, B. Vernon, J. Scaggs, T. Parks, T, Anderson, J. B, H. Fray, G. Tidwell, S. C, Collins, J. Bell, T. Summytt, 0. Hall, £. K. Knox, F. Wright, .C. Gardner, G. Roes, J, Hockett, T. Fines, G. Ste- venson, J. Johnson, G. Minus. The. Searchlight office will be open every Saturday until 8 p. m. to allow our patrons “a chance to come up and pay what they owe. We wish to thank those who have called and paid us, Our office number is 110 N. Main. 2nd stairway. Jobn McCulloch returned to the city Tuesday. Henry Gilbert has returned home after an absence of several weeks. The wedding bells will goon ring out and Mr. Jas. Marriece and Miss Emma Garrett will wed. Neosho, Mo., July 14, °02. Euitox of Searchhght, Se ee ee ee Dear Sit: Please allow me-space in your valuable paper to mention about the coming meeting of the Sonth- western Missouri Baptist Associa- tion which will convene here Aug. 5, 1902. We hope to have a large atend- ance this year and we cordially in- vite strangers.to meet with us. The good people of Neosho are making great preparations and will spare no pains to entertain all. Rev. 0. D. Bond, Moderator. made a visit to several of the churches of the Dis- trict anda large crowd is expected. Yours, | ©. D. Bond, Moderator, , W F. Jones, Cor. See. W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - PENTALS 801 North Main Street Fletcher Block Phone 911 , Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N, Main, every evening—stop by when want- ing either. BURCH MIRE Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas. LORD’ DAY. 10:39 a.m, Prayer and Praise Meeting. 11.00 a.m, Preaching. ‘ “2:80 p, m, Sabbath School, 4:00 p.m. Mission Circle, 7:00p.\m, B. Y, P, U,{Service. 8:00 p.m, Regular Divine Service, WEEK DAYS. ‘Toasday,{4 p.m. Junior Choir practice. ‘Thursday night, Prayer and Praise, Friday might, Senior Choir practice and ‘Teacher's meeting. You are cordially invited to attend each of these services. ‘HL. V, Pluwmer, pastor AE b bebe bet bbe bebe de ee dedebe deed oon fee fecfrofenen needed del A GRAND AFFAIR. | ; : i === Twnty-third Kansas Ru nion | Leavenworth, Kas. Aug. 2, 3, 4, 1902. FORFURTHER PARTICULARS ADDRESS i LIEUT, 8. T. JONES a a eee MR. MATTHEWSBURNS, ‘ s LEAVENWORTH, KAS. ehecekecieheelion PEPE EEE bE EER EET F - | All Flavors... : That have earned popularity and tome novelties that will delight JOD esse Ice Cream in any quantity from a quart up toa freezer full, and always the purest, smoothest and most wholesome. ... . USE THE TELEPHONE Box TON K ANDY AKERY and ITCHEN 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 2 ig Rock Island SD Route EES 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. THomrsow, A. G. P. A., Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago, C. E, Bascome, D. P. A., Wichita. Wichita, Ks, July 15, °02. Editor of the Searchlight:— Se ee aN RT I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed a visit to Wichita. This is the place of my nativity, and, though I have been absent from the Peerless Princess several yearg, I return to the city with a thrill of raptare. What particular. ly delights me is the progress of my race in all affairs of life as exhibited here. The society is second to none in the East;the intelligence is lumi- nous; the morals pure and the gen- eral progress startling und up to date. Surely the beautiful city of Wichita fis {a grand product of a free soil and one of the brightest jewels in ite luminous crown has been placed there by the hearts and hands of my color. That the Ne- is sure of his re-habilitation can be econ by the progress he has- made in literature, ecience and art. In senaing you this my greeting and approbation upon your demon stration of your advancement and continuity in the direction of the great goal of perfection, I lm{proud toemember the place of my’ birth, A friend sends me the Searchiight and I know frem an honest paru- Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, every eveninw—stop by when want- g either. > tal of it that you are pu'ting in Herculean blows for the betterment and afigrandisement of our race: In thi words of the great Horaca let me conclude: “Semper filele opus fugit.” Chas. J. Watkins, a Akron, Ohio. . pe oy G >) ac ae = << 3 & IN Dyas | Us ~~ 7 ff / aN Ny 4 HN) we| ()) IN Ast Y zB =* —— c— ALL RIDERS ARE ADVERTISERS. Whoever rides a Cleve- iand wheel will gladly tell of its merits. The riders like its gracefnl shape and easy action. ‘Ehey say it per. mits riding with a little ex- ertion and that means great- er pleasure. Our Wheels at Low Cost are The Best Cycles Made, Hess & DeLOng. | 209N Mary. *Puone 444 > | Peoples’ Hat | Works, Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, _ and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave. Centropolis Hotel, S05 iTorth Main Street, First Class Lodging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25 per night. ‘Mrs, Maggie Smith, Prop, Wichita. Kan, Every Negro should haye a win- chester and a good revolver in his home for self protection. He should kaow how and have the nerve to use it. It will solve the “ race prob- lem” quicker than all else. HOUCK Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Stee! Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 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 EDov-’ Ave. "Phone 857. Lewis’ shop ; Successor to B. A. Fisher | First-Olass Shave and Hair Cut 608} East Douglas Ave,, John E. Lewis, Prop, Bedge Dirvce, —_ Ss Knights of Pything oeN, Toas LodgeNog KnightsofPythj WICHITA KAy, Castle Hall 388 North Main gy Regular Meetings Second and Fou, Monday Nightin Each Moni, Visting Knights in good standing Wel W. WN. Miller, Chan. Com, Dr. E. Harrison, K. of Rg HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, X, gp W, M. Hallum, Chan. Com, q EdD. Graysen, K.of Res, | Meets Ist and 8 Friday night each mova | ARRIACOURT No.7, Order of Calanthe, ‘Mrs, Lucy Anderson, W, C, Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D, Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R.ofp| ‘Meets Ist. and 8rd, Monday each mq * - Masonie: Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY La No.21, AF & AM. John T. Chinneth, W. M. W.H.A,Clark, Secretary, Meets 1st.and 3rd. Tuesday each mon All Master Masons in good standing a Cordially Invited. Hous Or Tue West Lone No, 2006, G. U. 0.0. F., Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H. Gordon, P. §, Meets ist, nd and 8cd Tuesday night, WIGHITA TABERNACLE Ho. 34, Mrs, Lee A. Anderson, O, P. Miss Lula Covington, ©, R, Meets 1st and Srd Thursday afternoon, 2p nent Loe Qe “= ee CallOn Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want - As cheap is any place in the United States Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159,N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS. Props. B.F.McLean, Lumber _— Dealer Wichita, Kansas, ‘Wards at ‘Wichita, Kas, Clearwater, Kas,, Pet | Kas, Cheney, Kas, ———_—___ | Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he “a! [inoue paper? If rot, why not? In sist upon it that he “ads” with us. FRISCO SYSTEM Its rails penetrate the fertile States of MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, TEXAS and the SOUTHWEST, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA and the SOUTHEAST It reaches the rich farming lands of Kansas and Oklahoma, the mineral fields of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, the cotton fields of the South and Southwest, the oil fields of Kansas and the Indian Territory, and hundreds of other industrial places of interest and profit to the home-seeker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND Monte Né TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA EAST-BOUND Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 1:30 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:20 am Arrives at Memphis 8:00 am Louis and Fort Smith Express — Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:00 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2:80 pm WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8.25 pm Arrives Wichita 3.10 pm Meteor Leaves St, Louis 2:30 pm Leaves Memphis 9:15 am Arrives Wichita 8:25 am 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. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghn'l Pass, Agt. Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST. LOUIS, MO WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair look straight. It sheds the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it helps to keep hair dry. It years and years used by thousands. Warranted armorless. Testimonials free on request. It straightens kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Goniized Ox hair the straight, soft and beautiful. A toilets necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. This wonderful pomade is that by its use you straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its straighten your own hair at home, best and most economical. It is not possible anybody to produce a preparation equal to this pomade for cents for one bottle or $1.49 for three bottles. Sold by druggists and dealers or send to your address or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 26 bach Avenue, Chicago, Illinois The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KAN$AS CITY AND ST.LOUIS. 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, 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 TO - ST. LOUIS and CHICAGO VIA THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY ON ACCOUNT OF THE SUMMER SEASON and EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 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 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 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leaves Daily Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.80 am For St. Louis 3.00 pm For Kans, City and St. Louts 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, Coffeyville 4.50 pm From St. Louis 2.35 pm From Kan. City and St. Louis 7.05 am From Denver, Pneble, 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 WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday 11.00 am No. '474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 478, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R. WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 1, Texas Vestibulated Ex. 7.00 am No. 3, Texas Fast Express 6.35 am No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 3.10 pm EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated 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. R. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 am K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 am Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 am Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 am 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 Acc. 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 --- ABILENE, KANSAS. Many people were down from Salina Sunday to attend the rally at Baptist church. Mr. F. Helm returned home last Thursday morning from Pendleton, Ore. Thn rally of the Mt. Zion Baptist church was quite a success, raising about $44.99. The morning service was conducted by Rev. J. Price, of Dunlap, and the evening services were conducted by Rev. Thomas, of Salina. Mr. N. A. Warder was id the city Saturday tnd Sunday. The Emancipation day (Sept. 22) will be observed in this city. Every one is invited. Rev, C. R. Cox and wife, Mr. J. Lewis and wife, Mrs. Thompson and Misses Inez Helm and Bessie Allen went to Topeka to attend the G. U. U. O. F. Association. COUNCIL GROVE, KAS. Sickness seems to be the prevailing topic since the high water. Mrs. Ellen Hooker is reported better today after a severe spell of sickness. Rev. J. W. Price will conduct a grand rally meeting here next Sunday, July 20th. He has taken quite an interest in this socalled destitute place. Mrs. Elsie Woods expects to go to Ottawa next Thursday to visit her sister, who has been very sick. Mrs. Anna Spence, of Dunlap Ks., who has been a member of the A. M. E. church, of Council Grove, for several years, was granted license to preach the gospel last Thursday. Jacob Welcher, a wealthy farmer, reports fine crops of wheat. OMAHA. NEB. Mrs. W. N. Miller, of Wichita, was entertained by Mrs. R. E. Kelley duing her stay in this city. 1 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 nov elties. It will pay you to call and see me before placing your order. The Peerless Tailor. 508 East Douglas ave. EYES Examined and Glasses Fitted F. W. REED, Ophalmologist Over 118 East Douglas. Saturday That should not fail th Every counter filled with "Ju besides those mentioned belo all times. Saturday Offerings That should not fail to draw you Boston-ward. Every counter filled with "July Clearing Sale Bargains," besides those mentioned below. = Watch our windows at all times. Remnant Clearance Saturday morning place on sale 1000 remnants of white goods at prices far Every piece bears special ren- and price. SATIN FOULA Saturday night we pic- Figured Satin Foulard, in a color combinations. Silks that per yard. Sale commences pro- SEE WINDOW BOSTON WALLENSTEIN MAIN DO Saturday morning at nine o'clock we place on sale 1000 remnants of lawn, prints, penoles and white goods at prices far below their regular value. Every piece bears special remnant ticket showing yards and price. SATIN FOULARDS 49 CTS. Saturday night we place on sale twenty pieces. Figured Satin Foulard, in black and white and other color combinations. Silks that sold all season at One Dollar per yard. Sale commences promptly at 8 o'clock. SEE WINDOW SHOWING WALLENSTEIN & COHN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Hardin, of Salt Lake City, were callers at Mrs. R.E.Kelly's residene, 1509 Cuming st., last week. The Annual Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor closed on Friday, 11th, at Hilers Park, with an installation of Grand Officer. The Session most imposs there were some very able able advisers, the Grand C. M. and others of the Grand body. Thers were several Sir Knights and Daughter from Salt Lake City PONCA CITY, OKKA. Mrs. T. B. Keys, is on the sick list. Mrs, Ben Bailey is preparing to attend the Grand Court of the K. of P. at Pittsburg, Kans. The St. John Baptist church and Sunday school have elected delegates to attend the North Centrrl District Association, which will convene in Guthrie, on the 21st and 27. Rev. W. H. Garnett, of Arkansas City last week and preached at the St. John Baptist church Sunday. Mr. Carr and family and Mrs. M. J. Adams were up from White Eagle lart Sunday evening. Rev. Garnet called on Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pain last week in the Osage country and reports that Mr. Pain, who has been so very ill, is convalescent. Mrs. Minnie Youfkey is a messenger to the Sunday-school Convention at Guthrie. Mrs. M. J. Coleman, the efficient Supt. of the Baptist Sunday-school, is leading her school on to conquest. A grand social will be given by the school Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Easter Cargile. The mother of Mrs. Eli Washington arrived in the city last week from Jackson county Ill. A miser kept a surly dog in his yard, so that when the needy ealled for a bite they could get it outside the door. Banner Mills Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED. POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 YOU Can Get A GOOD SECOND HAND Bicycle for $10. Schollenberger Bros. Agents for Good Bicycles 280 N. Main St. Wichita, Ks* Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. fferings to draw you Boston-ward. Only Clearing Sale Bargains," now. = Watch our windows at at nine o'clock we of lawn, prints, penoles and below their regular value. annant ticket showing yards ARDS 49 CTS. place on sale twenty pieces black and white and other sold all season at One Dollar until at 8 o'clock. SHOWING store The W Some men fashion as w became a fa the upper o fastening the buttonhole chain ornam ment. Then the has return Something New A GOOD REPAIR Operated by Expert Mechanics We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels, 313 E. Douglas E REKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM is the FAMOUS HEALTH! &' PLEASURE RESORT. Take a trip and spend your vacation in the rugged, pine clad OZARK MOUNTAINS $11.00 for the round trip, tickets on sale every day, good to return any time within three months date of sale. City Ticket Office Corner Main and Douglas Ave. J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn, City Ticket Agent, Div. Pass, Agen Wichita, Kansas. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, every evening—stop by when wanting either WAN 5000 AGEN TO SELL THE PIMPINILLEA, solves the make the knottyest face as smooth remove Freckles, Liver Small Pox marks, Pimple worst face, and make it as smooth the cause from which the face is you will recomend it to the worl Pimpinillea will improve person will soon find himself with or white faces are changed to a c figure. Pimpinillea has been tr ny. No secret; non-poisonous. Indies by the famous Dr. E. HAR BLOOD, LUNG, and SKIN DIS out the United States, and will s I have hundreds of testim next issue fthispaper, "The W One course of treatment w days. You can buy a smooth f of agency. Pimpinillea is sent in dres, for one ollar. I will guara communications to 5000 The Watch in Hot Weather. Some men are as prone to take up a fashion as women. A few years ago it became a fashion to wear the watch in the upper outside pocket of the coat, fastening the bar of the chain in the buttonhole of the lapel, so that the chain ornamented that part of the garment. Then the fashion disappeared. It has returned, and during the first warm days of last week when waist- USE IMBODEN'S... IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. AT Y OUR GROCERS. IMBODEN MILLING CO. Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- It is whit as snow.] TRYIT. S, ARKANSAS Blood Disease HE dangerous type cur CO 30 days. CM Syphilis cured days. ANTED AGENTS. TO SELL THE FAMOUS MPINILLE LEA, solves the knottyest problem best face as smooth as that of a child. Buckles, Liver blotches, Darn marks, Pimples and Sore Spots make it as smooth as that of a child, re- which the face is made rough. Give it and it to the world. Sea will improve the complexion. Find himself with a copper colored he changed to a complexion pure as the millea has been tried; It is not made b non-poisonous. It was brought from famous Dr. E. HARRISON, of Wichita, w and SKIN DISEASES. He is kno states, and will sign his name to this hundreds of testimonials. Look for the paper, "The Wichita Searchlight." One of treatment will cure any face buy a smooth face for $1.00. Send millea is sent in sealed wrappers ear. I will guarantee Pimpinillea. PIMPINILLEA, solves the knottyest 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 face, and make it as smooth as that of a child, regardless of the cause from which the face is made rough. Give it a Trial and you will recomend it to the world. Pimpinillea will improve the complexion. The darkest person will soon find himself with a copper colored skin. Light or white faces are changed to a complexion pure as that of a wax figure. Pimpinillea has been tried; It is not made by a company. No secret; non-poisonous. It was brought from the West Indies by the famous Dr. E. HARRISON, of Wichita, who cures all BLOOD, LUNG, and SKIN DISEASES. He is known throughout the United States, and will sign his name to this document. I have hundreds of testimonials. Look for them in the next issue fthispaper, "The Wichita Searchlight." One course of treatment will cure any face in 6 to 10 days. You can buy a smooth face for $1.00. Send for terms of agency. Pimpinillea is sent in sealed wrappers to any address for one ollar. I will guarantee Pimpinillea. Address all communications to: MISS SADIE MUSE, 233 [N. Main] St, Wichita, Kansas. 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. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice President J. M. MOORE. Cashier. 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. TED. NTS. 5000 THE FAMOUS NILLEA. The knottyest problem; it will such as that of a child. It will blotches, Dark spots, bites and Sore Spots on the as that of a child, regardless of made rough. Give it a Trial and d. the complexion. The darkest in a copper colored skin. Light complexion pure as that of a wax died; It is not made by a compa- It was brought, from the West BIRRSON, of Wichita, who cures all LEASES. He is known through- his name to this document. nials. Look for them in the chita Searchlight." All cure any face in 6 to 10 face for $1.00. Send for terms sealed wrappers to any ad- ntee, Pimpinillea. Address all coats were discarded the tendency to transfer the watch to the upper outside pocket of the coat—was very marked. An authority on such matters says the fashion originated in New York when negligee wear was more of a novelty among men than it is now. The same authority adds that the watch in the coat pocket is a better mode of wearing it than in the pocket of the negligee shirt. 5000 TRY ONE PACKAGE If "Defiance Starch" does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satisfaction, and will not stick to the iron. In these latter days genius is compelled to have a hustling press agent. ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package. 5 cents. When the money of some people converses it uses a megaphone. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Defiance Starch for the same price of other starches. There are times when it is better to be never than late. TO MOTHERS Mrs. J. H. Haskins, of Chicago, Ill., President Chicago Arcade Club, Addresses Comforting Words to Women Regarding Childbirth. "DEAR MES. PINKHAM!: Mothers need not dread childbearing after they know the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. While I loved children I dreaded the ordeal, for it left me weak and sick MRS. J. H. HASKINS. for months after, and at the time I thought death was a welcome relief; but before my last child was born a good neighbor advised Lydia E.Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and I used that, together with your Pills and Sanative Wash for four months before the child's birth; — it brought me wonderful relief. I hardly had an ache or pain, and when the child was ten days old I left my bed strong in health. Every spring and fall I nowtake a bottle of Lydia E.Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and find it keeps me in continual excellent health."—MRS. J. H. HASKINS, 3248 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. — $5000 forfeit if above testimonial is not genuine. Care and careful counsel is what the expectant and would-be mother needs, and this counsel she can secure without cost by writing to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. A LAWN SETTEE MADE ENTIRELY OF HARDWARD... and Painted Two Coats. Very Durable. Delivered at your rail road station for ...$1.00... MADE ENTIRELY OF HARDWOOD... and Painted Two Coats. Very Durable. Delivered at your rail road station for ...$1.00... THOUSANDS IN USE. CULVER LUMBER & MFG. CO. KANSAS CITY, U. S. A. 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. WetWork has no terrors for the man who wears SAWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Suits and Slickers Warranted waterproof. Get the genuine. Look for trade mark. We have them. Write for catalogues to H. M. SAWYER & SON, Sole Mills, East Cambridge, Mass. In a dainty little booklet, 25 out of some 300 night boys in their own way just how they lived. with Free Five then ce for you can want Pictures of the boys—letters telling how they built up a paying business outside of school hours. Interesting stories of real business tac. We will furnish you with Ten Copies the first week for Free Charge; you can sold at Five Cent Copy; you can then send us the wholesale price for as many as you find you can sell the next week. If you want to try it, address PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best System for Cure. Use in thm. Sold by druglust. CONSUMPTION Closely Watch Vasuvlus. The apparatus in Palmierl's observatory on Vesuvius indicates every impending eruption long enough in advance to give everyone timely warning. Turned Farce Into Tragedy. Arthur Sharply, a member of an English theatrical company, stood in the wings waiting for his cue to enter a farcical scene. "I think I will make it a tragedy," he remarked, and swallowed some poison. Trouble in his family made him wish to die, but a physician compelled him to live, and a magistrate put him under bonds not to attempt suicide again. Enrained the Commons. Edmund Burke complained on one occasion that he had been treated with disrespect by the house of lords, having been kept waiting three hours by that supercilious assembly when he was acting as envoy of the house of commons. The members of that body were so enraged that when a bill came from the lords the speaker threw it on the floor and a crowd of members literally kicked it out. Strong Drinks from Vegetables Some terroily potent liquors, it is said, can be distilled from the innocent-looking banana and also from the milk of the cocoanut. The Japanese make a beverage from plums and from the flowers of the motherwort and the peach. The Chinese produce several qualities of spirit from rice and peas, all of them intoxicating, besides which they can make an alcoholic drink from mutton. Shrewd French Rogue. A party of men were sitting in front of a cafe, when a man with a clarinet in his hand approached them. "Excuse me, sirs, I have to make my living, and no doubt you would give me something not to hear me." They gladly paid. This he did on several nights, till at last one of the men said he should like to hear a tune. "I am sorry," answered the man, "but I don't know how to play the clarinet."—Courier de Paris. Farm Machinery In California. In no locality has modern steam farming machinery been applied with such effectiveness as upon the grain ranches in southern California. On one ranch the engine used to draw the machinery is of fifty horse-power and has drive wheels eight feet high. It consumes twelve barrels of oil every day, and its operation requires the services of seven men. In plowing fifty-five furrows are turned over at one time, covering a breadth of forty feet. Smoking Carriages for Ladies In Europe smoking is growing so rapidly in favor among the fair sex that on some of the Belgian railroads smoking apartments are to be provided exclusively for women. This result has been brought about through a young lady finding herself the object of much protest on her producing a cigarette in an ordinary compartment reserved for ladies. The young lady has taken action to compel all the Belgian companies to provide smoking accommodation for ladies. Clear Case Against Barber. A Hoboken man talked while a barber was shaving him and had a slice taken out of his chin. Now he is suing the barber because the latter started the conversation. Any barber who gets his patient into an argument should be sure that he is skilled enough to shave without mishap to dodge both gestures and words. This Hoboken victim appears to have a clear caso. An Active Minister. In his recent address before the Daughters of the Revolution, John Howland Crandall told of many quant customs of colonial times that are not generally known. He said it was the practice in the good old days for afflicted families to give a pair of gloves to the clergyman who officiated at a funeral, and that the activity of one minister might be measured by the fact that he had 2,900 pairs of gloves thus gathered. A. Fortunate Postmaster. Kirk, Ark., July 14th.—Mr. William D. Drennan, Postmaster at this office, counts himself a very fortunate man. Mr. Drennan in addition to being postmaster is a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Christian church and a highly respected and useful citizen. He has suffered for some time with what some people would call "rickets" or "rigors" of the kidneys—kidney disease in a very painful form. He could not sleep, he had a dull pain over his left kidney, was continually restless, could not lie still, and had to get up through the night several times and was also troubled in this way during the day. He used a few boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, a remedy recently introduced in this state and advertised as a cure for Kidney Disease, Rheumatism, Malaria, etc., and in a short time was completely restored to vigorous, good health. He is very grateful to Dodd's Kidney Pills. Hindus Have Few Needs. Millions of Hindus live, marry and rear families on an income which rarely exceeds half a dollar of our money a week. They never eat meat and need hardly any clothing DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW! Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz for 10 cents. Value of Kansas Cattle. The number of milch cows in Kansas is approximately the same as of horses, being a little over $80,000, and their value a year ago this spring was estimated at ever $25,000,000. ROSWELL, N. M. Mrs. E. Clifton and Miss V. Ross contested at the C. M. E. church conducted by Rev. W. M. Seldon, to see which could raise the larges collection. Mrs. Clifton raised $35 and Miss Rodges, $31. The prize was a pair of handsome patent leather shoes but as thy both did so very well, the pastor decided to rent them both a pair of shoes. Rev. W. M. Seldon left Monday for Stepenville, Tex. to attend the Diserict Conference. The heroines of Jericho will give a lawn social Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Lewis, 112 N. Emporia, The social given by Arria Court Wednesday evening was a grand Mrs. Captolia Simpson is in the city visiting Mrs. W. N. Miller. The Dts. of Wichita are preparing to give an entertainment Sept. 22. Watch for further notice. JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE. Last Saturday night, July 21, about 11 o'clock, Willis Bartlett, one of the most prominent, peacable and law abiding colored men in Wichita, returned to his home, 1300 St. Francis ave., from grazing his horse; upon entering the kitchen door, which had been left unlocked for him, and after stepping a few feet inside, he heard something click, and turning quickly in the direction from which the noise came he saw the muzzle of a double barrell shot gun pointing at him, and he also saw a man cronched under the table. He readily recognized the man as Mr. Luther Crossweight, husband of his mother. He said to Crossweight "What are you doing under there?" and for a reply there was an instant report of the gun. Crossweight crawled from unde the table and was in the act of taking aim at Bartlett, when Bartlett grabbed him and began calling to his (Bartlett's) wife to bring his relover. This the wife did and Bartlett fired three shots at Crossweight, two of which took effect one passing through the heart. Crossweight dropped the gun and ran outside, sinking beneath a tree which stood in the yard. Bartlett followed but fired no more shots. The police and ambulance were sent for and Crossweight sent to the hospital, while Bartett was placed under arrest. The inquest over the remains of the deceased, Crossweight, was held in the coroners office at 2 p.m. Monday, and the full cause of the death of Crossweight was fully gone into. The jury after listening to all the evidence reitired and returned the following verdict.— "We the jury, duly impanelled in the coroner's office to inquire into the death of one Luther Crossweight, find that said Luther Crossweight came to his death by leaden bullet shots fired from a pistol in the hand of one Willis Bartlett. We further find that said Willis Bartlett was justified in firing said shots and did so in self defense. Signed:— Syl Anderson, Al Henderson, Jas. McCune, Clarence Givens, B. J. Topp, Lon Jones. From all the evidence produced at the hearing there was never a case wherein a man was more justified in defending himself than in this case. It seems that Crossweight had not been on the best of terms with his family for some months and had not lived at home for severtl months. He has made several threats that he would kill his wife and it seems that Saturday night, knowing that Willis was away, he had crept into the kitchen and was waiting for Willis to return with the intent to murder the whole family. HEALTH AND ALL ITS BLESSINGS Health will come with all its blessings to those who know the way, and it is mainly a question of right-living, with all the term implies, but the efforts which strengthen the system, the games which refresh and the foods which nourish are important, each in a way, while it is also advantageous to have knowledge of the best methods of promoting freedom from unsanitary conditions. To assist nature, when nature needs assistance, it is all important that the medicinal agents used should be of the best quality and of known value, and the one remedy which acts most beneficially and pleasantly, as a laxative, is—Syrup of Figs—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. With a proper understanding of the fact that many physical ills are of a transient character and yield promptly to the gentle action of Syrup of Figs, gladness and comfort come to the heart, and if one would remove the torpor and strain and congestion attendant upon a constipated condition of the system, take Syrup of Figs and enjoy freedom from the aches and pains, the colds and headaches and the depression due to inactivity of the bowels. In case of any organic trouble it is well to consult a competent physician, but when a laxative is required remember that the most permanently gratifying results will follow personal cooperation with the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs. It is for sale by all reliable druggists, Price fifty cents per bottle. The excellence of Syrup of Figs comes from the beneficial effects of the plants used in the combination and also from the method of manufacture which ensures that perfect purity and uniformity of product essential in a perfect family laxative. All the members of the family from the youngest to the most advanced in years may use it whenever a laxative is needed and share alike in its beneficial effects. We do not claim that Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of known value, but it possesses this great advantage over all other laxatives that it acts gently and pleasantly without disturbing natural functions, in any way, as it is free from every objectionable quality or substance. To get its beneficial effects it is always necessary to buy the genuine and the full name of the Co.—California Fig Syrup Co.—is printed on the front of every package. CALFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. San Francisco, Cal. Louisville, Ky. New York, N. Y. --- ```markdown ``` Aid Fund Established. The first two days on which Berlin's overhead and underground electric railways were put into operation double fares were charged, the proceeds being devoted to the establishment of an aid fund for employees. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price, 750. Social training enables one to appear interested when he isn't. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, winds wind colic. 25c a bottle. If a man is unable to blush there is little hope of reforming him. Pice's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs — WM. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1900. Some men go through life looking as if they owed themselves money. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. If the evil in men is visible it is an easy matter to overlook all the good. INSIST ON GETTING IT. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch. This is because they have a stock on hand of other brands containing only 12 oz. in a package, which they won't be able to sell first, because Defiance contains 15 oz. for the same money. Do you want 16 oz. instead of 19 oz. for same money? Then buy Defiance Starch. Requires no cooking. Some people are never more happy than when given a chance to tell their troubles. Supreme Court sustains the Foot-Ease Trade-Mark. Justice Laughlin, in Supreme Court, Buffalo, has ordered a permanent injunction, with costs, and a full accounting of sales, to issue against Paul B. Hudson, the manufacturer of the foot powder called "Dr. Clark's Foot Powder," and also against a retail dealer of Brooklyn, restraining them from making or selling the Dr. Clark's Foot Powder, which is declared, in the decision of the Court, an imitation and infringement of "Foot-Ease," the powder to shake into your shoes. Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, N. Y., is the owner of the trade-mark "Foot-Ease." Similar suits will be brought against others who are now infringing on the Foot-Ease trademark and common law rights. Even the devil never puts off till tomorrow the things he can do today. 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, table tables, sailing lists, Resort books, and railroad and steamship literature, call on or address. H. C. TOWNSEND, S. P. & T. A., St. Louis, Mo. I.R. SHERWIN, P. & T. Agt. Mo. Pac. Ry., Wichita, Kaa. --- NO MONEY TILL CURED, 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED we FREE AND postpaid a 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the foot and an additional 200 pages on Piles by our mild method we paid a cent till cured—we furnish their name DRS, THORNTON AND MORRIS, 1030 Oak St., Kansas City, KS Suddenly. It injures the nervus system to do so. Use BACO-CURS and it will tell you when to stop as it takes away the desire for tobacco. You have no right to ruin your health, spoil your digestion and poison your breath by using the filthy weed. A guarantee in each box. Print $1.00 per box, or three boxes for $2.50, with guarantee to curse it all good Druggists or direct from us. Write for free booklet. CHEMICAL CO. - La Crosse, Wis DEFIANCE STARCH 16 OZ. 10CTS. It is the purest, cleanest starch made. It is free of injurious chemicals. It can be used where ordinarily you would be afraid to use starch of any kind. That's Defiance. Your grocer sells it. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. The more mistakes a man makes the easier it is for him to invent excuses. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. Little mice gnaw at a big cheese and little vices gnaw at a great virtue. MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING, won't shake out or blow out; by using Defiance Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. DR. J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to Wichita, Kansas. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. BROWN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Telegraphy, Shorthand, Bookkeeping. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. VIAMI Woman's way to Health. Home treatment. Send for free booklet. 846 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb. We buy or sell any where. 585-540 West Doug as, WICHITA. Phone 496. PILES Baco Curo DON'T S Suddenly. It injures the and it will tell you when tha You have no right to ruin your breath by using the $1.00 per box, or three money refunded. At all good Druggists or d EUREKA CHEMICAL C New York, N. Y. If afflicted with Thompson's Eye Wish sore eyes, use HAMLINS WIZARD OIL SORE FEET ALL DRUGGISTS SELIVER DON'T GET WET! TOWER'S FISH BRAND ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THE WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING MADE FAMOUS BY A REPUTATION EXTENDING OVER MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY. TOWER'S garments and hats are made of the best materials in black or yellow for all kinds of wet work. SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED IF YOU SUGGE TO THE SIGN OF THE FISH. A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. W.N.U.—WICHITA—NO.29—1901 When Answering Advertisements Hits Mention This Paper. Y TILL CURE in plas. a 200 page treatise on plas. treatise on Diseases of BENTON & MINOR. HILL CURED, 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED 200 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of creatitis on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands named on your book, the turfishman names on your EN & MINOR, 1030 Oak St., Kansas City, KS.