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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. 4TH YEAR. NEGRO ABOLITIONIST DEAD. William Still Was Active in the Operations of the Underground Railroad. William Still, whose death recent-occurred in Philadelphia, was ac- ace in the operations of the Under- ground railroad—that is, the system secret transportation of fugitive lives from the South to Canada. Mr. Still was born in Chemung, ear Medford, Burlington county, J. He was the youngest of eighteen children. Both his father and mother had been slaves, but he former bought his freedom and the latter escaped from her Southern masters. They were married in every and had four children before he father became free. In her first eight Mrs. Still brought away her our children, reaching in safety her husband, who had a cabin at greenwich, in the Jersey pines. After a few months of freedom she was discovered, and torn, with the children, from the husband. A third tempt was successful, but she was freed, in order to escape, to leave with her boys, Peter and Levin, in the hands of the slaveholders. In 1844 William Still went to Philadelphia. He was a sturdy cung man, but his early experience in that city demanded all his strength. After working in a brickard, as a hotel waiter and at severother occupations, he became a household servant. In 1847 he was engaged as clerk in the anti-slavery office and remained in that employment until 1861. William's duties, besides looking after the office, mailing letters, papers, etc., were to make a record of such information of themselves as the fugitive slaves gave. These slaves called at the office, were cared for and then assisted on the way to Canada. One day a colored man, about 40 years old, was brought in by a white associate of the of the soils, and was turned over to William in order that the usual record might be made. "I am looking for my father and mother," said the man. They are in the North. I and my brother were kidnapped in my childhood, and I am anxious to find them." The clerk asked the usual questions: "What is your name?" "Peter Still." William dropped his pen and stared at the man for a minute; then, turning to his work he asked: "What was your brother's name?" "Levin Still." "Your father's?" "Levin Still." "And your mother's?" "Cidney Still." *These were the names of William's parents. In the course of his calling he had found the brother for whose loss his mother had long grieved and always yearned to see again. The younger brother, Levin, had died years before. The five or six years immediately preceding the war were years of excitement, sometimes of terror, for the clerk of the AntiSlavery Society. Several times he was engaged in the rescue of slaves in such a manner as to endanger his own welfare. He was cognizant of John Brown's plans before the raid on Harper's Ferry; his name was on papers connected with the raid, and he harbored some of the fleeting participants in it, notably John Brown, Jr., and James Redpath. However, he evad ed discovery and arrest during his years of service. After he left the office he became post outter at William Penn camp, served during the war. At the close of the war he engage in the coal business and remained in it until ill health caused his retrement six years ago. 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 Ice Cream and lunch served at Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main every evening-stop by when wanting either. The City Council met Monday night, Mayor McLean presiding. Every Councilman was in his place. The Council authorized the Mayor to appoint three additional fireman at the new No.3 kose house 18th & Lawrence. It is said that the appointments to be made will only be temporary till the return of Fire Marshall Walden. THE STATE FAIR. Will be Held 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. BRANCH OFFICES. The Searchlight can be found at the following places on sale:— Jackson House, 343 N. Main; People's Restaurant, 346 N. Main; Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main; Lewis' Barber Shop, 608 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office. 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. If this business power is carefully watched,it will pull your business to the top of the hill. 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. FRIEND TO THE NEGRO GONE General Thomas J. Morgan, A Life Long Enthusiast for the Higher Training Among Colored General Themas J. Morgan, the chief executive office of the American Baptist Home Mission society, died last Sunday morning at the hospital in Ossining, N. Y., of asthma. He was one of the most widely known men in the Baptist denomination. He was born in 1839 in Franklin, Ind., his father. Lewis Morgan, being a clergyman and a member of the legisature. Gen. Morgan graduated from Franklin college in 1861. The war being then in progress, he entered the Union service as a private in the Seventh Indiana infantry. Later he served as first lieutenant in the Seventh Indiana infantry, commanded by Colonel Benjamin Harrison. After this he organized three regiments of colored infantry. He took active part in several engagements, notably at Resaca and Nashville, and was made brevet brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious service during the war." At the close of the war he studied for three years at the Rochester Theological Seminary, from which he graduated in 1868. He was ordained at Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1869. He served as corresponding secretary for the New York Baptist Union 1868-71, president of the Nebraska State Normal school, 1872-74; professor of church history in the Baptist Union Theological Seminary 1874-81; principal of the State Normal School, Potsdam, N. Y. 1881-83; principal of the State Normal school, Providence, R. I., 1884-89; commissioner of Indian affairs, 1889-93; corresponding secretary of American Baptist Home Mission Society from 1893 to his death. He received the degree of D. D. from the University of Chicago in 1874, and that of LL. D. from Franklin college in 1894. As commissioner of Indian affairs he extended the public school system to the Indian schools, and placed the schools under the civil service rules. As chief executive officer of the American Baptist Home Mission Society his work was extended and arduous. The extension of schools for the colored people in the South and West was one of the primary interests of the society, and it has been well said that General Morgan's attainments as an educator and administrator fitted him to increase the efficiency of this branch of mission work. "He stood for a middle course between misplaced philanthropic efforts too ambitious culture and what he considered the too strictly industrial training advocated by such men as Booker T. Washington. At his death Gen. Morgan left some two dozen schools and colliges devoted by the Baptist denomination to educating the race in the South. Some of the bitter known of these are: Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga., estimated value, $75,000; Benedict college, Columbia, S. C., estimated value, $76,000; Bishop college, Marshall, Tex., estimated value, $100,000; Florida Baptist academy, Jacksonville Fla., estimated value, $11,170; Florida Institute, Live Oak, Fla., estimated value, $840; Roger Williams university, Nashville, Tenn., estimated value, $130,000; Spellman seminary, At- lanta, Ga., estimated value $300,000; Virginia Union university, Richmond, Va.. $300,000. The last named school is in part the old Maryland seminary, formerly at Washington, recently transferred to Ritomond. G. n. Morgan was instrumental in having this school removed. Its progress was especially dear to him. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Supreme Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., & A., Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, will convene in Pittsburg, Kansas, with Great Pacific lodge, No. 6, on July 29 30-31, next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This session of the Grand Lodge promises to be the grandest ever held. The reports of the respective officers will show a marked advancement and progress for the fiscal year which closes Aug. 1st. The order has made a most decided increase, both numerically and financially. The work accomplished shows that each of the respective officers has done his part for the interest of the Order. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis, of Wichita, has labored heroically to make the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas one of the best within the Supreme Jurisdiction and will be able at the Grand Session to make a most encouraging report of the healthy condition of the Jurisdiction of Kansas. He has, by a concentration of labor now succeeded in working up an interest in the state among the Pythian knighthood which is certainly phenominal. There is no question that he has added strength, interett and confidence in the state. Knight R. H. Wade, of Topeka, Secretary of the Endowment Department, has kept up a lively interest in his department and will be able to report all lodges financial at the Session. Knight Jas. H. Guy, of Topeka, as Grand Master of Exchequer, will alo be able to make a good report; while Knight Jason B. Moore, of Lawrence, Grand Treasurer of the Endowment Bureau, will also make a good report. The duties of Grand Keeper of Records and Seals have been in the hands of Knight W. N. Miller, of Wichita, who has done much to advance the cause of pythianism in the state. The Knights all over the state are making grand preparations to attend the Session to be held in Pittsburg. In the immediate vicinity of Piitsburg there are four lodges, as follows: Great Pacific No. 6, Pittsburg; Weir No. 5, Weir City; Wesley No. 17, Fleming; and Morning Star No.18, Yale. These lodges are composed of bright, energetic Knights and all will do their part to help entertain the Grand Lodge. We had the extreme pleasure of visiting the Sunday School of the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday and was very much impressed with the school and its exercises We must compliment Supt H. W. James on the decorm and interest of his school. It's a grand one indsed. Presiding Elder J. W. Braxton held Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday, THIRD ANNUAL JUBILEE Sept.10th This JUBILEE will eclipse anything which has ever been offered to the people of this city. The management will spare no pains to make this an event long to be re membered. All are invited to come and join with us in one evening of pleasant, friendly and sociable enjoyment. There'll be room for All. . GOODMUSIC. Fine program will be rendered Look for further and fuller announcement in next Issue. ADMISSION 25cts The pastor and members of the A. M. E. church have good reasons to feel proud of their church building. By hard work it is now clear of every cent of indebtedness; they have re-modelled, re-painted, recarpeted and regenerated the interior from the door to therostrum and from the floor to the ceiling and today they have one of the most beautiful houses of worship in the West. The work of Rev. Terrill has been a phenominal one, and one worthy of the highest praise and admiration. The popular People's Resaurant appeals to all who are hungry. Hot! Hotter!! Hottest!!! Burning p!!! NO 9 The Negroes of this country are getting together on one proposition and that is patronising Negro enterprises. A minister was overheard lecturing his congregation to trade with Negro merchants, take the sewing to Negro tailors and dressmakers, etc. He said if they do this it will build up the race and by so doing give employment to the boys and girls. This is a subject of great, importance to our people and it should be presented to the race from every valley and hill. The countless number of young peaple (both male and female) who were goine to save money "tomorrow" reform "next week," write home "next month," learn a trade or get an education "net year" would fill volumes. Did it ever occur to you that if you do not save a dollar during youth, you may want for a dollar during old age. THE SEARCHLIGHT. 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 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE M. ONTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Application. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or Country. We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th 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. ABANDONED. It has been the custom of this paper to call the colored people together on Sept. 22nd each year for the purpose of properly commemorating the day on which the proclamation, issued by President Lincoln liberating 4,000,000 Ameri- cao slaves, was issued. It was our purpose to so celebrate with our people this year and with that in view, arrangements were begun in June of this year, looking forward to that celebration. Arrangements had been begun to secure some of the most noted and prominent Negro orators in the U. S. for this date. The time being so far distant no formal mention had been made of the plans and it was the purpose of those who had the arrangements in charge not to mention anything about the natter till Aug. 1st. Last week, however, we were informed that the ladies of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, would have something that date; we laid the matter before the ladies and their most excellent preceptress, Mrs. Lee Anderson, called a special meeting Thursday that the ladies might consider a change of date; this the ladies did not see fit to do. We are also apprised of the fact that the Annual Conference, which convenes here on Sept. 15th will close on Sept. 22; and we learned that the Old Soldier's Reu- hion will begin on that date at S. Riverside park, where the celebration was booked to be held. It also comes to our knowledge that there is to be another entertainment among our people that night. * It has always been our motto and we have always advocated * "Unity" in every thing, and we would not now nor ever will we be a party to anything that would cause our people to become more divided than at present. The motto of our paper is "To Live and Let Live"; therefore, taking all these things into consideration we have advised with (Continued on page 4) Something New A GOOD REPAIR AND NOVELTY WORKS Operated by Expert Mechanics We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels, 313 E. Douglas Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel,'605 N. Main, every evening—stop by when wanting either. The B. T. W. club met with Mrs. A. Morris last Wednesday afternoon July 23. The XI chapter was read by Miss Sallie Rawles and commented upon by the club. Business matters were discussed, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The club then adjourned to meet next Wednesday with Mrs. H. W. James Miss Lutitia Bartlett returned Friday from Topeka where she attended the Grand Session of Household Ruth as the representative of the Wichita Household. She was highly entertained in the capital city and reports a pleasant time. Jas. L. Harper returned last Thursday from Topeka where he atGrand Session of G. U. O. O. F. which convened in that city last week. He reports a fine time and a large and enthusiastic Session. Miss Lula Parks, who has been attending Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., is at home now on vacation. Miss Parks has made a most credible school record for the past year and will graduate next year. The party given at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson, 704 St. Francis last Tuesday eve, in honor of Mrs. Captolia Simpson, of Winfield, was a swell one. There was quite an enjoyable time had by all. About 9:30 the Bell-Southard orchestra, composed of six members, arrived and rendered several sweet strains of music. At a reasonable hour refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Nancy Phelps, Willie Thomas, B. Bradford, Pearl Bradford. [Mrs. F. W. Phelps, W. N. Miller, C. Simpson, L. A. Anderson. Messers: Thos. Anderson, T. Summytt, Geo. Weyms Geo. Stevenson, F. W. Phelps, W. N. Miller, L. A. Anderson. Under a threatening rain storm, a jovial crowd of youths met at the Centropolis Hotel for a reception in honor of Miss Dolly North, of our neighboring city, Winfield. The evening was alive from beginning to close with the gayeties of the season, and hearty laughter at the close of each game or some display was sent up as the showers of music fell from the string instruments or from the keyborrd of the piano, thumyed by some timorous fingers. The refreshments were of the modern sort. The proprietors were moved by an extra good feeling and saw that every one had a good time. Then present were: Misses:—B. Alexander, G. Baker S. Rawles, L. Bartlett, W. Thompson, L. Parks, N. Glass, D. Bradford, C. Bradford, E. Walls, I. Hill, E. Biggers, L. Morgan, N. Phelps, E. Russ, L. Overstreet, M. and L. Miller, E. Thompson. Messers:—B. Vernon, G. Ross, G. Stevenson, S. Walker, R. Walker, T. Parks, G. Tidwell, S. C. Collins, J. Bell, T. Summytt, C. Hall, J. Harris, T. Fines, W. Sonthard, T. Rhodes, J. Nesterfield, and Drs. Harrison and Farmer. Miss North leaves Wichita with the best wishes of the young people. Mrs. F. A. Wilkins and children left Sat-urday, [July 19 for K. C. to visit her mother, Mrs, Mary Wilkins, 1029 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Harrison st., K. C., Mo. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, every evening—stop by when wanting 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 paper doesn't cost much, and it pays.— W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - PENTALS 301 North Main Street Fletcher Block Phone 911 The moodlight social given at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Lewis, Tuesday night by the ladies of the Hegines of Jericho was a pronounced success. A large crowd was present and the Court members realized a nsoe sum. Wallacd's Big Show is in town. Miss Lula Parks, one of Wichita's most promising and popular young ladies, was baptised at the A. M. E. church Sunday eve. Miss Parks professed religion at Jefferson Institute last fall. She is one of our sound thinking young ladies and has a most promising future. The rites of Holy Baptism was administered by Rev. Braxton, presiding elde, assisted by Rev. Terrill. The young people should attend the B, Y. P.U. at the 2nd Baptist church every Sunday eve. at 7. Mr. Richard Walber, president, invites all. The doors are always open. The following members of the order K. of P. will leave for Pittsburg Jno. E. Lewis, G. C., W. N. Miller, G. K. of R. & S., Dr. E. Harrison, Thaddeus Summytt, E. Landrum, J, H. Holbert, F. W. Phelps, Fred Martin, Jno. McBride, Jno. Simons, Mrs. F. W. Phelps, Mrs. J. H. Phelps, Mrs. E. J. Alexander, Mrs. Aba Alexander. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, every evening—stop by when wanting either. CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas. LORD' DAY. 10:39 a. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting. 11:00 a. m. Preaching. 2:30 p. m. Sabbath School. 4:00 p. m. Mission Circle. 7:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Service. 8:00 p. m. Regular Divine Service. WEEK DAYS. Tuasday, 14 p. m. Junior Choir practice. Thursday night, Prayer and Praise. Friday night, Senior Choir practice and Teacher's meeting. You are cordially invited to attend each of these services. H. V. Pluumer, pastor Rev. Plummer conducted a very appropriate Harvest Service at the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. B. A. Moore of Ft. Scott was in the city Saturday on her way to Winfield. Rev. A. C. Terrill is making arrangements for the meeting of the Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church which will be held in this city Sept. 17. Mrs. C. Simpson left Wednesday morning for her home in Winfield. Rev. J. H. Vanlue, State Missionary, arrived in the city Saturday and left Wednesday on his work. Word from Chief Walken states that he is having a fine time and expects to be home on or about Sept. 1. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRON IZE THEM. THE Twenty-third Kansas Reunion FORFURTHERPARTICULARS ADDRESS LIEUT. S. T. JONES MR. MATTHEW BURNS, --- All Flavors.... That have earned popularity and some novelties that will delight you..... Ice Cream in any quantity from a quart up! freezer full, and always the puret, 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 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 Torquise 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. BARSCOME, D. P. A., Wichita. As in youth so in manhood and womanhood the putting off what we should do today for to.norrow is one ruin. There is no fair thinking person who cannot see, by reviewing their past, the mistakes made, the opportunities lost by putting off for the future which could be and should have been done in the present. Business men that have goods for sale will advertise in papers published by colored men, if there is a disposition on the part of the patrons of the paper to patronize the advertisers. Write the business men. It will build up the papers. The people will be able to employ more colored women and men and thus help along the race problem. Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he "ads" in our paper? If not, why not? Insist upon it that he "ads" with us. Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office A GRAND AF THE Twent TO BE HELD Leavenwor FORFURTHER LIEUT. S. T. JON Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N Main, every eveninw—stop by when wanting either. 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, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan. Every Negro should have a winchester and a good revolver in his home for self protection. He should know how and have the nerve to use it. It will solve the "race problem" quicker than all else. HOUCK Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 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 E Douglas Ave. 'Phone 357 Lewis' shop Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 6081 East Douglas Ave., John E. Lewis, Prop. ' UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. FAIR.— y-third Kansas IN THE CITY OF th, Kas., Aug. ARTICULARS ADDRESS ES MR. M RICHARD NICHOLS. Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oysters. Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo. KnightsofPythia WICHITA KAN Toas Lodge No.1 KnightsofPythia WICHITA, KAN. 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. HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. 019 W, M. Hallum, Chan. Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 8 Friday night each mo 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 8rd. Monday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodg 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. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H. Gordon, P. S. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon, 2 J. B. H. Call On Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159 N. Market St. Phone 259 SELOVER & SONS. Props. B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas. s Reunion 2,3,4,1902. ss ATTHEW, BURNS, --- LEAVENWORTH, KAS. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, every evensng—stop by when wanting either. THE SCENIC ROUTE 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 Kaisas and the Indian Territory, and hundreds of other industrial places of interest and profit to the home-secker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA EAST-BOUND 1. Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 1:30 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:20 am Arrives at Memphis 8:00 am 2. Louis and Fort Smith Express — Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:00 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2:80 pm Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8.25 pm Arrives Wichita 8.10 pm Arrives Wichita Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change. For reliable information as to rates, outes, time, etc. apply to any Frisco agent or the undersigned. It is a pleasure for us to answer questions. B. F. DUNN, District Passenger Agent, WICHITA. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghn'l Pass. Agt. Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST. LOUIS, MO WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: OZONZEO OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty wears and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testings are the only request. 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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 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 n amed 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 11.80 am For St. Louis 3.00 pm For Kans, 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, 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 Conway Springs 9.05 pm 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. 473, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am Leave Daily No. 1 Texas Vestibulated 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 Vestibulated Ex. 9.45 alm No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. 9.05 pm No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 pm St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.20 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 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 Acc. Except Sun 8.45 am Texas Express 5.10 pm Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 am Searchlight $1.00 .NEICHBORINGTOWNS. As Reported By Our Correspondents --- ABILENE, KANSAS. Misses Lulu and Lona Banks left last Sunday for Denver, Colo. to visit their relatives, The Brothers of the G.U. O.O.F and the Sisters of the Household Ruth, who attended the Session in Topeka, returned nome last Friday, reporting a good time. Mrs. Ramsey is on the sick list. Rev. W. Hampton returned from Clay Center Monday evening. Mr. W. F. Warder lectured last Saturday evening in Gypsum on "Are we a Progressve Race?" and was assisted by the "Flower Sisters" who sang some beautiful songs. Mr. Banks returned home from Elsworth last Saturday. CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS Rev. G. W. Parker was called to Chanute Thursday on the account of the death of his little daughter, Bettie. Rev A. C. Pierce preachee at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. E. Killough left Sunday for Clinton, Mo., to visit her sister, Mrs. J. Evans. Mr. Will Simpson received a telegram Thursday stating the death of Miss Dmma Maddox, of Coffeyville. Bring us your job work, We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. 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. Children's I SATURDAY MORNING at sale ten dozen children's Med styles, SEE WINDOW SHOP Children's Hat Special SATURDAY MORNING at one o'clock we please on sale ten dozen children's Mexican Straw Hats, assorted styles, SEE WINDOW SHOWING. Men's Shirt Sale We are now clearing all our Negligee shirts and shirt ware 15 with a scattering of other while they last 58c. OUR WASH GOOD Show many special lots of pr about half their former price BOSTON WALENSTEIN We are now clearing all our men's 89c, $1.00 & $1.25. Negligee shirts and shirt waists mostly in sizes 14.14$15 with a scattering of other sizes. See window. Choice while they last 58c. OUR WASH GOODS COUNTERS. Show many special lots of pretty wash fabrics at just about half their former prices. Come and look. Boston store WALLENSTEIN & COHN Mr. Elijah Landis was a welcome visitor in the city Sunday. Miss S. Wilder is on the sick list. Rcv. T. W. Wathall filled the pulpit at the A. M. church. Mr. Burgess was called to Humbolt Saturday on the account of the illness of his grandmother. Mr. I. J. Knox, of Wichita, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. OMAHA, NEB. Zion Baptist church is without a pastor. We hope they will have one in the nkar future. Mr. S. Jackson has been appointed in the Federal Building to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of S.J. Ernest. The funeral of Charles Catlin was held at the undertaking office cor. 17 and Cuming sts. on the 15th. He was a member of Western Star Lodge No. 1, K. of P. S. D. Banks, of New York, was in the city last week. George Parker has been visiting relatives and friends here. He has been employed in the $ ^{4}$ Census department. Mrs Granville Jackson spent the week in Avery, Neb. Mrs. Russell, of Kansas $ ^{9}$ City, Mo. is the guest of Mrs. Rhodes. Nick Chiles, editor of the Plain-dealer, was in the city last week. Mrs. Lottie Barnum entsrtained Mrs. P. Reynolds, of Kansas City. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. Fourth National Bank 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, R. E. McLean A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. Mrs. Ella Glenn Shields, the very capable police matron, has demonstrated to the public the full necessity of that office to the people. She has so well conducted the affairs of that office that it is now one of the important departments of the city. All eyes are on the race, and it should know it. It is true that many are prejudiced eyes, but there are those who are willing to put aside their prejudices in the interest of fair play. Senator Jas. W. Tapp has renounced populism and has decided to effiliate in the future with the republican party. This is a wise move on the part of Senator Tapp. Hat Special nine o'clock we please on American Straw Hats, assorted DWING. men's 89c, $1.00 & $1.25. stets mostly in sizes 14.14½ sizes. See window. Choice DS COUNTERS. petty wash fabrics at just t. Come and look. store IMBODEN'S.... IMPERIAL FLO BREAK and you will L AT YOUR GRCCERS. "Everything New! JUST RE 100 S Of medium am Prices Right Tan S Plain and fancy figured, now Choice $1.00 Our $1 50 Figured Plain Wh Greenfield Same Price To Everybody Second T Pleases all GOOD Bre as snow.! WICHITA TRU — MNFACT SAMPLE TRU Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bag Dresser Trunk REPAIRING 507 East Douglas Ave FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. GRECCERS. IMBODEN MILLING everything New At Greenfield's JUST RECEIVED 100 Suits medium and light weight prices Right. SEE THEM Tan Shirts and fancy figured, now displayed in the win Choice $1.00 50 Figured Plain White Shirts are still big se Greenfield Bro Price To Everybody 112 East Dougl Second To None all GOOD Bread makers -- It is TRY IT. OTTO WEISS, WHITA TRUNK FACTORY MNFACTURERS OF IMPLE TRUNKS & CASES Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE East Douglas Ave., Phon " Everything New At Greenfield's " JUST RECEIVED Of medium and light weight Prices Right. SEE THEM. Greenfield Bros. Same Price To Everybody 112 East Douglas Ave Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- It is whit as snow.] TRY IT. OTTO WEISS. Agent SAMPLE TRUNKS & CASES Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE 507 East Douglas Ave., Phone 267 J. H. Wildin All Flavors Of Ice Cream FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 320 East Douglas Ave., Wiehita, Kan 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 si I have hundreds of testim next issue fth's paper, "The Wit 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 WANTED AGENTS. TO SELL THE FAMOUS PIMPINILLEA MINILLEAi solves the knottyest problem of knottyest face as smooth as that of a child. Freckles, Liver blotches, Dark Box marks, Pimples and Sore Spots and make it as smooth as that of a child, regain from which the face is made rough. Give it a recomend it to the world. Pimpinillea will improve the complexion. The soon find himself with a copper colored skinces are changed to a complexion pure as that of Pimpinillea has been tried; It is not made by a secret; non-poisonous. It was brought from the famous Dr. E. HARRISON, of Wichita, who LUNG, and SKIN DISEASES. He is known United States, and will sign his name to this day five hundreds of testimonials. Look for them fifth'super, "The Wichita Searchlight." course of treatment will cure any face in you can buy a smooth face for $1.00. Send f Pimpinillea is sent in sealed wrappers to the ollar. I will guarantee Pimpinillea. Additions to TO SELL THE FAMOUS PIMPINILLEA. PIMPINILLEA4 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 fth's paper, "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. --- OUR AND BEST FOOD LOVE good eating. IMBODEN MILLING CO. At Greenfield's," RECEIVED suits d light weight SEE THEM. Shirts displayed in the windows 00 Note Shirts are still big sellers. Field Bros. 112 East Douglas Ave To None makers -- It is whit Y IT. DOTTO WEISS, Agent. INK FACTORY PURERS OF INKS & CAS ES Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Made To Order EATLY DONE Phone 267 Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 TED the knottyest problem; it will such as that of a child. It will blotches, Dark spots, bars and Sore Spots on the as that of a child, regardless of made rough. Give it a Trial and the' complexion. The darkest a copper colored skin. Light complexion pure as that of a wax ed; It is not made by a compa- t was brought from the West Jersey, of Wichita, who cures all LEASES. He is known through- his name to this document. nials. Look for them in the Whita Searchlight." and cure any face in 6 to 10 face for $1.00. Send for terms sealed wrappers to any ad- tee Pimpiniliea. Address all --- "5000 Fred Baths for New York. Quietly and without any blow of trumpets Mrs. A. A. Anderson has given $100,000 to build free baths in one of New York's tenement districts. Nothing was known about the gift until all arrangements had been completed and the work was begun. FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of the K. W. Anderson. Send it to $82.00 trial bottle and treasurer. DR. R. H. KLING, Ltd., 911 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Some men like to fish because its the next thing to doing nothing. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in fumigation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 2 oz bottle. The fool who rocks the boat generally lives to regret it. THE BEST RESULTS IN STARCHING can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. more for same money—no cooking required. Everybody who wants work is now getting it, along with some who do not want it. VIAVI Woman's way to health Home treatment. Send for free booklet. 346 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb. KANSAS CITY Business College KANSAS CITY, MO Catalogue A, free. BROWN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Telegraphy, Shortband, Bookkeeping. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. HAMLIN'S WIZARD OIL FOR HEADACHE ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT ```markdown ``` 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. SAWER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Pommel Slickers Keep the rider perfectly dry. No water can leak in on the saddle, if you hang it in the skirt. Extra protection about der seams. Warranted waterproof. If your gear down, have them write for assistance. H. M. SAWER & SON, Sole Mfr. East Cambridge, Mass. 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. THERE IS NO SLICKER LIKE TOWER'S FISH BRAND Forty years ago and after many years of use on the eastern coast. Tower's Waterproof Oiled Coats were introduced in the West and were called Slickers by the pioneers and cowboys. This graphic name has come into such general use that it is frequently though wrongfully applied to many substitutes. You want the genuine Look for the Sign of the Fish and the name Tower on the buttons. A MADE IN BLACK AND YELLOW AND SOLD BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAD A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. WATERLOO, NJ W. L. DOUGLAS $2 & $2.50 SHOES UNION $3 & $3.50 SHOES W. L. Douglas shoes are worn by more men in all stations of life than any other make, because they are the only shoes that in every way equal those costing $5.00 and $6.00. W. L. DOUGLAS $4 SHOES W. L. DOUCLAS $4 SHOES CANNOT BE EXCELLED. 1690 sales, 146 months, $1,103,820 1002 sales, 146 months, $2,340,000 Best imported and American leathers, Hey's Patent Golf, Enamel, Box Calf, Golf, Wet Kid, Coron Colt, Nat. Kangaroo. East Color Eyelocks used. Caution! The genuine have W. L. DOUGLAS' name and price stamp on bottom. Shoes by mail, 25c. extra. Illus. Catalog free. W. L. DOUGLAS, BROCKTON, MASS. PISO'S CURE FOR GURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druglists. CONSUMPTION Defiance Starch is put up 10 cances in a package, 10 cents. One-third more starch for same money. When a clergyman goes into politics does he become a divine heeler? Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c. It's too bad that some things seem too good to be true. A man can always square himself without resorting to cube root. Hall's Catarrh Cure The sculptor is obliged to carve out his own future. Seashore engagements never amount to much because of the breakers. Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. DEFIANCE STARCH should be in every household, none so good, besides 4 oz. more for 10 cents than any other brand of cold water starch. We will all find an opening some day—in the cemetery. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, Indiana We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Notre Dame University, one of the great educational institutions of the West, which appears in another column of this paper. Those of our readers who may have occasion to look up a college for their sons during the coming year would do well to correspond with the President, who will send them a catalogue free of charge, as well as all particulars regarding terms, courses of studies, etc. There is a thorough preparatory school in connection with the University, in which students of all grades will have every opportunity of preparing themselves for higher studies. The Commercial Course intended for young men preparing for business, may be finished in one or two years, according to the ability of the student. ST. EDWARD'S HALL, for boys under thirteen, is an unique department of the institution. The higher courses are thorough in every respect, and students will find every opportunity of perfecting themselves in any line of work they may choose to select. Thoroughness in class work, exactness in the care of students, and devotion to the best interests of all, are the distinguishing characteristics of Notre Dame University. Fifty-eight years of active work in the cause of education have made this institution famous all over the country. About the time we have perfected our plans of how to live we have to begin to plan how to die. IRONING A SHIRT WAIST. IRONING A SHIRT WAIST. Not infrequently a young woman finds it necessary to launder a shirt waist at home for some emergency when the laundryman or the home servant cannot do it. Hence these directions for ironing the waist: To iron summer shirt waists so that they will look like new it is needful to have them starched evenly with Defiance starch, then made perfectly smooth and rolled tight in a damp cloth, to be laid away two or three hours. When ironing have a bowl of water and a clean piece of muslin beside the ironing board. Have your iron hot, but not sufficiently so to scorch, and absolutely clean. Begin by ironing the back, then the front, sides and the sleeves, followed by the neckband and the cuffs. When wrinkles appear apply the damp cloth and remove them. Always iron from the top of the waist to the bottom. If there are plains in the front iron them downward, after first raising each one with a blunt knife, and with the edge of the iron follow every line of stitching to give it distinctness. After the shirt waist is ironed it should be well aired by the fire or in the sun before it is folded and put away, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. The only way to profit by advice is to be a doctor or a lawyer and sell it. EDUCATIONAL. THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, FULL COURSES IN Classics, Letters, Economics and History, Journalism, Art, Science, Pharmacy, Law, GliV, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Thorough Preparatory, Commercial Thorough Preparatory and Commercial Courses. Rooms Free to all students who have completed the studies required for admission into the College or Senior Year of any of the College Courses Rooms to Rent, moderate charge to students over seventen preparing for Collegiate Courses A limited number of Candidates for the Ecclesiastical status are accepted as a valid St. Edward's Hall, for boys under 18 years, is unique in the completeness of its equipment. The room is open every September 9, 1902. Categories free: Address REV. A. MORRISSEY, C.S. C., President. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE NOTRE DAME, INDIANA. (One mile west of the University of Notre Dame.) Through English and Classical Education, students complete the full course of studies, students receive the Regular Collegiate Degrees. The Conservatory of Music is conducted on the best Classical Conservatories of Europe. The Art Department is modelled after the best Art Schools of Europe. Preparatory and Minim Departments. Fulpis are here carefully prepared for the Academy. The direction of Graduate of Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. Bookkeeping, Photography and Typewriting extra. Every variety of Fancy Needlework taught. For catalogue address DIRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY, Mary's Academy, Notre Dame P.O., Indiate the persons interested and have telegraphed to the speakers engaged, cancelling their engagement here on Monday Sept. 22 and we ("The Searchlight") will positively not be interested in any celebration of any kind on that date. We would not lay a straw in the way of the success of any individual, society or lodge of our people in this city; so we have very willingly given up all arrangements and cancelled all engagements made for Sept. 22. Our action in this matter is governed solely by our great desire to see peace, harmony, good will and brotherly love exist. The colored people here are not great in number and we [ as a people ] cannot be divided on anything and succeed. We are here to promote peace and not confusion, and those who are best acquainted with us, and those who have carefully read the slogan of our cry, will testify to this. At this time, however, wish to kindly thank the Old Soleiers of Sedgwick county for so kindly tendering to us the use of the park on Sept. 22. We aay to them we shall never forget it. Our motto is now, as it always has been, "United we stann, Divided We Fall." Give us unity or nothing. The great, big Dold Packing Plant, of Wichita, is nearing completion, and Mr. Fred Dold hopes to have the big plant in operation about October 1st. When completed, the new Dold Plant will be one of the largest and most completely fitted packing plants in the West. The opening of this plant will mean much to Wichita labor and business circles. It is an industry of which Wichita should well be proud. The children's tent will have a lawn social at 8th and Wichita on Thursday night, July 31. The democratic and populist conventions were held Thursday. The democrats held forth in Peerless hall, while the povulists held forth in Garfield hall. The Wichita delegation, headed by Grand Chancellor J. E. Lewis and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, W. N. Millerr will leave Sunday for Pittsburg to attend the big K. of P. Grand Lodge. The delegation will consist of about 15 Knights and Calanthians. Mrs. Edward Landrum of 119 W. Pine st., has kindly accepted to receive items for the Searchlight. Anyone having any items for publication will kindly hand them to Mrs. Landrum. Rev. H. V. Plummer went out on a lecturing trip. He left Monday, lectured in Newton Monday eve., in Lawrence Tuesday eve. and from there went to K. C. Ks. to visit his family. STANDARD BOAR: I have a fine, No. 1, registered stock, Poland China boar. Service $1 James Gardner, 1469 N. Moseley ave FOR SALE: One brood sow; good stock; pigs in 1 1/4 month; low price. James Gardner, 1469 N. Moseley ave A memorial erected by Edward Longstreth of Philadelphia, to John Fitch, who was the first to apply steam to the running of a boat, has been erected in Warminster, Pa. It bears the inscription: "John Fitch here conceived the idea of the first steamboat. He ran a boat with sidewheels by steam on a pond below Davisville in 1785. Bucks County Historical Society." The weather man is mixed in his dates. Some boys are so smart they can get along in the world even if they have gone to college. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells for same price as 12-ounce packages of other brands? World's Most Populous Street. The most populous street in the world is said to be that in New York extending from Amsterdam to West End avenue and from Sixty-first street to Sixty-second. Eight thousand seven hundred human beings, of twenty-six nationalities, of every race and color and creed, are huddled together in five and six story tenements. Doctors in Europe. The shortage of doctors in Russia is the subject of an article in a St. Petersburg journal, which publishes statistics of the proportion of doctors in other European countries per 100,000 inhabitants. Great Britain heads the list with 180, Switzerland has 52, Germany 30, and Russia 8. In order to bring the percentage to the same level as Great Britain, Russia will have to have 130,000 doctors. At present there are only about 17,000. Duties of the Chinese Emperor. In his capacity of High Priest, the Chinese Emperor has to offer at least forty-six sacrifices to different gods in the course of a year. As to each sacrifice is dedicated one or more holidays, which must be passed by him in complete solitude, his time is pretty well taken up. These sacrifices are made by the Emperor either by night or about dawn, and the houses along the route taken by him, as he is carried in his closed palanquin through the deserted streets of the city, are hung with black. What Might Have Been. Sonoma, Mich., July 21st.—Mr. Delos Hutchins of this place says: "If I could have had Dodd's Kidney Pills 25 years ago I would not now be crippled as I am." Mr. Hutchins spent from 1861 to 1864 in the swamps of Louisiana as a northern soldier and with the result that he contracted Rheumatism which gave him much pain till Mr. Fred Parker, the local druggist, advised him to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. The first two boxes did not seem to help him very much, but Mr. Parker, knowing that Dodd's Kidney Pills would eventually cure him, pressed Mr. Hutchins to continue and by the time four boxes were used the short, sharp, shooting pains which had tortured his back, hip, and legs were entirely gone. Mr. Hutchins says: "I can not tell you how much better I am feeling. If it were not for the way my hands, feet, and knees are drawn out of shape I would be about as good as ever." Some people will lose five dollars for the privilege of attending to your business. If you don't get the biggest and best it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is for sale everywhere and there is positively nothing to equal it in quality or quantity. The more shiftless a man is the oftener he shifts from one job to another. **DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK EWELLOW?** If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. 2 oz. package 5 cents. Talk is cheap, even to those who indulge in extravagant remarks. Piso's Cure cannot be too high spoken of as a cough cure.—J. W. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. The fellow who hides his light under a bushel never blows about it. 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. H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis, Mo. I.R. SHERWIN, P. & T. Agt. Mo. Pac. Ry., Wichita, Kas. The coal miner kicks because he is kept down. ST. MARY'S ACADEMY. Notre Dame, Ind. We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of St. Mary's Academy which appears in another column of this paper. We do not need to expatiate upon the scholastic advantages of St. Mary's for the catalogue of the school shows the scope of work included in its curriculum, which is of the same high standard as that of Vassar and Bryn Mawr, and is carried out faithfully in the class rooms. We simply emphasize the spirit of earnest devotion which makes every teacher at St. Mary's loyally strive to develop each young girl attendant there into the ruest, noblest, and most intelligent womanhood. Every advantage of equipment in the class rooms, laboratories and study rooms, every care in the matter of food and clothing, and exceptional excellence of classic conditions—all these features are found at St. Mary's, in the perfection of development only to be obtained by the consecration of devoted lives to educational Christian work, in a spot favored by the Lord. PELVIC CATARRH CAUSES Palpitation of the Heart, Cold Hands and Feet, Sinkin Feelings---Pe-ru-na Cures Catarrh Wherever Located. MORLEY'S FOR SUMMER Complaints, Colic, Cramps, Cholera, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Flux, Heartburn, Sick Headache, Swellings, Sore Muscles, Poisonous Bites and Stings, Etc., use MORLEY'S WONDERFUL EIGHT. PRICE 25 CENTS. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. WONDERFUL EIGHT FLUX. I hereby certify that my wife was cured of a very bad case of Flux by the use of MORLEY'S WONDERFUL EIGHT, the great Pain-Killer. J. C. GOIN. B. HICKS, M. D., Witness. Surrounded Hill, Ark. LOCK-JAW. One large dose of MORLEY'S WONDERFUL EIGHT cured my mare of Lock-Jaw. It was a wonderful cure and no farmer can afford to be without "Wonderful Eight," the best Pain-Killer on earth. E. H. HARDIN, West, Tex. THERES NO USE ARGUING Defiance Starch is the very best Starch made. It's a fact. Hundreds will testify to it. Try it once yourself. We guarantee satisfaction or money back. You can't lose. Defiance Starch is absolutely free from chemicals. It makes the clothes look beautiful and will not rot them. Get it of your grocer. 16 ounces for 10 cents—one-third more than you get of any other brand. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMANA, NEB. Mrs.X.Schneider. Mrs. X. Schneider, 2409 Thirty-seventh Place, Chicago, Ill., writes: "After taking several remedies without result, I began in January, 1901, to take your valuable remedy, Peruna. I was a complete wreck. Had palpitation of the heart, cold hands and feet, female weakness, no appetite, trembling, sinking feeling nearly all the time. You said I was suffering from systemic catarrh, and I believe that I received your help in the nick of time. I followed your directions carefully and can say to-day that I am well again. I cannot thank you enough for my cure. I will always be your debtor. I have already recommended Peruna to my friends and neighbors and they all praise it. I wish that all suffering women would try it. I testify this according to the truth."—Mrs. X. Schneider. Over half the women have catarrh in some form or another. And yet, probably, not a tenth of the women know that their disease is catarrh. To distinguish catarrh of various organs it has been named very differently. MOR FOR S Complaints, Coli Diarrhoea, Dysentery Sick Headache, Swell Poisonous Bites a MORLEY'S WO PRICE 20 SOLD BY A WOND EIGHT FL I hereby certi was cured of a ver by the use of M EIGHT, the great Pain- B. Hicks, M. D., Witness. LOCK One large dose of M cured my mare of L derful cure and no be without "Wor best Pain-Ki E. H. HARD DR. J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to Wichita, Kans. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. J. H. TURNER WHOLESALE HAY. We buy or sell any-where. 855-541 West Dougias. WICHITA. Phone 496 THERE'S NO USE ARGU One woman has dyspepsia, another bronchitis, another Bright's disease another liver complaint, another comsumption, another female complaint. These women would be very much prised to hear that they are all suffering with chronic catarrh. But it is nevertheless. Each one of these troubles and a great many more are simply catarrh—that chronic inflammation of the mucous lining of whichever organ is affected. Any internal remedy that will cure tarrh in one location will cure it in another. This is why Peruna has become so justly famous in the cure of female diseases. It cures catarrh wherever located. Its cures remain Peruna does not palliate—it cures. Hon. Joseph B. Crowley, Congressman from Illinois, writes from Robinson, Ill., the following praise for the great tarrhal tonic Peruna. Congressman Crowley says: "Mrs. Crowley has taken a number of bottles of Peruna on account of nervous troubles. It has proven a strong tonic and lasting cure. [I cheerfully recommend it]"—J. B. Crowley. A catarrh book sent free by The Peruna Medical Co. 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