Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT 4TH YEAR. SEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 4, 1902 Special to The Searchlight. The Seventh Annual Session of the Western Negro Press Association met in the G. A. R. Hall at 10 a.m. Monday morning, Aug. 4, with Hon. Jos. D. D. Rivers presiding. The meeting was called to order and the welcome address was delivered by Hon. Jas. H. Guy and Mayor Albert Parker; response by Hon. J. H. Childers. After formal introductions the meeting adjourned till 2p. m. when the routine of business was in order. The following papers were represented at the Monday session:— Western Recorder, Quindaro, Ks. or G. W. Guy. Topeka Plaindealer, Topeka, Ks, Nick Chilles, J. H. Childers, Miss Willa Smith, Miss Corine Bennett, ra Smith, J. B. Bass, Carrie Hughes, Miss Cyrene Smith. Wichita Searchlight, Wichita, Ks W. N. Miller, Miss Susie E. Kyle, Mrs Mattie Miller. State Ledger, Topeka, Ks., Col. F. L. Jeltz, Ellillian Jeltz, Maud Seltz, F. L. A. Jeltz, A. W. Harris. Oklahoma Guide, Guthrie, Okla. G. N. Perkins, Miss E. S. Ridley, Mrs. E. H. Bradley. Plaindealer, Salt Lake City, Utah, W. W. Toylor. Western Euterprise, Colorodo Springs, Colo., W. H. Duncan Prof. J. H. Jackson. Colo. Statesman, Denyer, Colo. Jos. D. D. Rivers and wife, H. Tailorn. Spectator, St*Joe, Mo., Prof. W. H. Jones. Denver Statesman, Denver, Colo. Mrs. Julia E. Emery. Papers were read on the following subjects: TUESDAY AT 10 A. M. "Lynchship, Cause and Results", J. H. Childers, Topeka, Ks. "Negro Citizenship", Prof. J. H. Jackson, Colo. Springs, Colo. "The Needs of Organization", Nick Chiles, Topeka, Ks., President's Annual Address, Jos. D. P. Rivers, President. WEDNESDAY, 10 A. M. "From the Subscriber's Stand- point", W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah. "What Shall Our Newspapers Teach?" W. N. Miller, Wichita, Ks. WEDNESDAY, 2 P. M. "Women's Place in Your Nation" Miss. Willa Smith, Topeka. The Women's Reading Matter", Mrs. Julia E. Emery, Denver, Colo. "Imigration", G. N. Perkins, Guthrie, Okla. "Our Relation to Capital and Labor", Jas. H. Guy, Topeka, Ks. Wednesday forencon the election of officers for the ensing year took place with the following result. Jas. D. D. Rivers, President, Colo. Statesman, Denver, Colo. Mrs. Julia E. Emery, V. Pres., Denver Statesman, Denver, Col. W. H. Duncan, Recording Sec., Enterprise, Colo. Springs, Colo. W. N. Miller, Corresponding Sec., Searchlight, Wichita, Kans. G. N. Perkins, Treasurer, Guide, Guthrie, Okla. Executive Committee:—W. W. Taylor, chairman, Salt Lake City, Utah; H. R. Pinkle, K. C.; Col. F. L. Jeltz, Topeka; T. W, Mahamet, Colorado; Nick Chiles, Topeka; W. H. Duncan, Colo. Springs; Miss Susie E. Kyle, Wichita. One of the main features of the session was the executive session held Wedn sday morning at which the editors present discussed the many phases of successfully conducting a Negro newspaper. It was agreed by all that girls make by far the best and most efficient compositors and it was the sense of the meeting that our girls be encouraged to become compsitors. The Association organized a Newspaper Bureau of information, which is something new, useful and needed. The f flowing were appointed members of the Board:—J. H. Childers, chairman, Topeka; W. N. Miller, Wichita; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City; G. N. Perkins, Guthrie, Okla.; Jas. D. D. Rivere, Denver. The Association was pleased with a duett by the Misses Jeltz which was greatly applauded. Mrs. John M. Wright also sang a very entertaining solo. One of the swellest banquets ever witnessed was the one tendered the Western Negro Press Association by the management of Topeka Daily Herald, The Topeka Daily Capital, The Weekly Mail and Breeze The State Ledger and The Topela Plaindealer at the Chiles Hotel Wednesday night. It was indeed a grand affair and will ever stand as a glowing monument of the esteem of those who gave it. In our next issue we will tell more of the meeting and its doings. OFFICERS FOR 1903. Jno. E. Lewis, G. C., Wichita. Rev. J. S. King, G. V. C. Weir City W, A. Harvey, G. P. C Lawrence. Rev. J. D. Morrow, G. Prel., Yale. W. N. Miller, G. K. of R. & S. Wichita J. Allen, G. M. of Ex, Iola. R. H. Wade, Sec. End, Topeka. A. T. Glover, Treas End., Wichita. Dr. S. H. Thomdason, G. M. R., K.C. W. M. Saunders, G. M. A., K.C. Burl Pope, Supreme Rep. Topeka. Henry Galoway, G. I. G., Yale. Fred Martin, G. O. G., Wichita. Next place of meeting is Wichita in 1903. The Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P. which convened in Pittsburg, July 29-30-31, was the greatest in point of finance and number in the history of the Order of Kansas. The reports of the various officers showed a most phenominal growth during the past year. The Grand Lodge was called to order Tuesday morning in the large and spacious Saunder's hall where the Grand Lodge and Grand Court I. O. O. C. met in joint session to listen to the welcome addresse and responses. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity and there were a general hand shaking and pleasant greetings among the many friends who had not met since the last Session. The welcome address on the part of the city of Pittsburg was made by Hon. A. J. Lee, and was most ably responded to on behalf of the Sunflower Grand Lodge by Knight Jas. H. Guy, of Topeka, aud on the part of the Independent Order of Calanthe by Sister Adda Miller, of Lawrence. The welcome address on behalf of the local lodges was delivesd by Knight Jno. J WICHITA, KANSAS, AUG. 9, 1902. For Advancement Of the Negro Race Capital, Topeka Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 6. —The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, for which preparations have been making for nearly a year opened in Atlanta today with an attendance exceeding the xpectation of the most sanguine. The great auditorium in Piedmont park never held a larger audience than that which filled it this afternoon at the formal opening of the congress. Representative Negro men and women, including bishops of the church, presidents of colleges and industrial institutes, bankers, lawyers and merchants filled the large hall. Occupying seats on the platform were such eminent leaders as Bishop W. J. Gaines Rev. E. W. Isaacs, Prof. I. Garland Penn, Bishop B. W. Arnett, Prof. John R. Hawkins, A. M., Prof. Booker T. Washington, Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen and others of equal note. Prof. W. B. Matthews called the meeting to order and President C. H. Parrish, D. D., of Norton university, led the devotional exercises. The first speaker on the program was Bisnop Gaines, who explained at considerable length the object of the congress. In brief, the bishop said the congress will not attempt to bring from the unknown anything new for the larger development of the Negro youth. Its promoters recognize, he said, that they have the agencies and the means to secure the desired end, and that is not new machinery needed, but the execution of that now in hand. The congress, it was further explained, hopes to impress the nation with the firm reliance of the Negro on God, and to call attention to the superiority of the spiritual and moral as a basis for the best and most helpful use of the intellectual, the social and material. The congress is to give the young Negro a larger vision together with the unawakened at home, and thus every where it is hoped to make the great gathering of Christian Nogroes felt. COLORED FARMERS IN GEORGIA. According to a report just issued from the census bureau at Washington in 1900 nearly 609 per cent of the entire number of farms and three-fourths of all the cotton farms in the state of Georgia were operated by tenants. In the extreme northern and southern parts state a majority of the farms were operated by owners, while in the central portion tenant-operated farms predominated. Of the total number of farms 63.1 per cent were operated by white farmers, and 26.9 per cent by colored farmers. Of the white farmers 54.4 per cent owned all or part of the farms they operated and 46.6 per cent operated farms owned by others. For the colored farmers the corresponding percentages were 13.7 and 86.3. The average number of acres per farm for white farmers is 147 acres and for colored farmers 66 acres. The value of the farms of white farmers is $179,665,883 and the colored farmers $38,607,954. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. Peoples while the response was made by W. N. Miller, of Wichita. After a few very appropriate remarks by Grand Chancellor Jao. E. Lewis, the introductions of the delegates and the assignment of places proceeded. Fifteen lodges were represented and there were 60 Past Chancellors in attendance. After the introduction of the delegates the joint meeting adjourned till 2 p. m., when the Sunflower Grand Lodge was called to order. Promptly at 2 p. m. the gavel sounded and the Ninth Annual Session of the Sunflower Grand Lodge was in session. After the reading of the Grand Chancellors proclamation convening the Grand Lodge, that body immediately began its labors. The Grand Lodge proceeded to work each day until Thursday moruing when the election of officers took place with the result as above mentioned. THE GRAND COURT. The Ninth Annual Session of the Sunflower Grand Court, Order of Calanthe was called in order at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning Jnly 30 by Mrs. Jno. E. Lewis, of Wichita, Grand Vice Counellor, who presided in the absence of the Grand Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Ida Wallace, who was sick. After reading the Grand Worthy Counsellor's proclamation convening the Grand Court, the Court proceeded with its business until Thursday morning when the election of the 'officers' took place and the following officer were elected for the ensuing uea :— Mrs. I. Wallace, G. W. C. Lawrence. Mrs. E. J. Alexander, G. In. Wichita. Mrs. L. A. Wilson, G. O., K. C., Ks. Mrs. L. Anderson, G. R. of D. Wichita. Mrs. B. Beiley, Sec. End. Ark. City. Mrs. L. Williams, T. End. Lawrence Mis. J. H. Phelps, G. Es., Wichita. Mrs. M. Brown, J. D., Lawrence. Mrs. S. Morrow, S. D., Yale. Mrs. L. Lee, Conv., Fleming. Dr. S. H. Thompson, M. D., K. C. Mrs. J. Vernella, G. L., Topeka. Wm. Surl, Protector, Weir City. W. N. Hlumb, Aerold, Topeka. One of the main features of the Session in both the Grand Lodge and the Grand Court was the report of the officers of the respective Endowment departments, Sir R. H. Wade, Sec. of the Endowment for the Grand Lodge and Mrs. Bettie Bailey, Sec. of the Endowment of the grand Court, both made most encouraging reports, which showed that the Endowment feature was on a lively and most pleasing growte. The Grand Lodge and the Grand Court accepted the proposition of the Wichita Searchlight (the official organ of both) to print the names of all the Grand Lodge and Grand Court officers and the names of all the subord. nate lodges and their location and the name of all the Chancellor Commanders, Keepers of Records and Seals, Worthy Counselors and Recorders of Deds, on condition each lodge and each Court take two (2) copies of the Searchlight for one year at $1.00 per year. It is hoped by the management that each lodge and each Court will immediately comply and send in all their names at once. The Searchlight also asks each lodge to send each week such news con their respective lodges as they may see fit from time to time for publication. 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 young people should keep Wednesday night, Sept. 10 in view. Tell your friends about the Great Jubilee to be given at Garfield hall, Wednesdry night Sept. 10. Do you owe The Searhlight anything? If you do, will you kindly pay our collector when he calls to see you? Do so. $100 cash prize for a name For the new Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service November 1, 1902, by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. The competition is open to the public and condition involves no fees of any kind. For circular of instructions, write Jno. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago. NO 11 The Emancipation ball given by "Two of Us" at Garfield hall Aug. 4th, was a grand function. Dr. Harrison has postponed his trip to Colsrado for a few days on account of an increase of his patients. As soon as they have recovered somewhat he will leave to take his summer vacation. Miss Walls, of Texas, who has been the guest of Mrs. H. W. James, left Wednesday for her home. Holbert Bros. have closed their restaurant at 356 N. Main The proprietors of the three colored barber shops met Wednesday, Aug. 6. and agreed upon raising hair cutting to 25 cts., beginning Monday, Aug. 11. Did you notice what Wichita woa at the Grand Lodge? THE SEARCHLIGHT. —___ WHOHITA, - - - KANS. ———_——— W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Publiched Every Saturday at No. 110 Norra Matn Sr, 3 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION- *@ STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, Ono Year [ by mail ] un $1.00 Six months [ by mail ]....... 75c Three months [ by mail }...50c ONE MONTH coo sccs.s. 150, Advertising Rates Made Known On Appli« cation, NOTICE!! — All matters addressed to Tur Searcuuicu for publica- tion 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. Ist, All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice 2nd, Communications received after Wed - nesday noon will appear in that week. 8rd. In asking to change your paper from ‘ene office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your sec- tion of the City, County, State or Country, We publith 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 whick may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor, “To Live and Let Live,” is OUR Motto. — TOPEKA’S DAILY"PRESS. No association, convention or meeting of colored people has ever received a more cordial, courteous friendly and weleome greeting at the hands of white press any where than was that extended to the Western Negro Press Association this week by the white press of To- peka. Every paper in the city treated the members uf the Associ- ation with the kindest and most friendly greeting. Every press made them feel at home, But, es- pecially was this true of that ven- erable and veteran newspaper writer and defender of the Negro race Major J. K. Hudson, editor o! the Topeka Herald and Hon. T. A. McNeal, editor of the Mail & Breeze. ‘These deserve special mention for the fraternal weicome extendec before the meeting and through their papers. Their hospitality will be long remembered by every mem ber of the Western Negro Press Ac. sociation, and they will always hav a warm place in the heart of all. YOU ALWAYS REAP WHAT YOU SOW. Ian old adage and true, that, “Nothing goes over the devil’s back that doesn’t come under his stom- ach”. Thissaying is so old that the memory of man “rnnneth not to the contrary”; yet, how many are there who in their great desire to do harm and evil to their fellow man lose sight entirely of this fact. Every man, every woman will cer- tainly reap whut they sow. If you sow evil, evil will be your reward; if you sow the seeds which you hope will tear down race enterprises, the re-action will four fold hurt you. ‘There is no man or woman under the erin who ever sowed evil and got good results. Iv’sarule of natufer as fixed and tnmovableasithe earth. ‘Then, dovs it not behoove each of usto doas much good as we can, for as many people as we can and in as many places as we can? No woman can be an ideal wile who cannot cook, sew, trim a hat, and do a turn, when neccesary, in the wash tub and at the ironing board. The colored man gets tired toe easily. House Concurrent Resolution No. <1. For the submission of a proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of themembers og Cedto each house thereof concurring ther: _ SecTIoN 1. The following propositio! 8 ‘amend the constitution of the state © Kansas is hereby submitted to the q\@ll- fied electors of the stateafor their apprcwe or rejectment: That section 3 of article 2 be amended toread as follows: Sec. 8. The member of the legislatnre shall receive as compensation for thair services the sum of five hundred dollars fora regular session, and five dollars per day for any special session, and three cents for each mile traveled by the usual route in going to and returning from the place of meeting; but such compensation shall not in the aggre- gate exceed the sum of ome hundred and fifty dollars for any special session, Sec, 2. This proposition shall be sub- mitted to ihe electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the legislature in the year A. D. 1992, for ther approval or rejection: The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following ttle: “The amendment to the constitution relat- ing to the compensation of members of the legislature,” and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under snch title, Suc. 8, This resolution shall take effect and be in force tromand after its publiea- tion iu the statuto-book, Approved February 28, 1901. Thereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the origiual en- rolled resolution now eu file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 2901. “Go, A. CLARK, SEAL. Secretary of Stata ORIENTAL JUBILEE. On Sept. 10th, 1902, Rhe Wichita Searchlig-t will offer to the public the latest in the way of entertain. mont. This Jubilee will be: given on the lateset Eartern style and nothing of the kind has ever before been givan in the West. The fea- turer are novel as well as new. It will be replete in the modes of fashion, Every one attending will be met at the door by two ushers; one will escort the lady and the oth- erwill escort the gentleman to a seat. Upon being seated each per- ton will be supplied with an Orien- tal program which will contain full instructions as to the part each one will be expected to take, Every oneattending has part. This Ori- ental Jubilee is grand, it isthe re- alization of the latest as now prac- tieed in the East. The recipe was furnished the management of the Searchlight a few weeks ago and we will introduce it bere. If you want to attend something swell, be sure to get ready for Wednesday night, Sept. 10th, 1902. Admission to this swell affair 25 cts. THE TICKETS. The tickets will be printed and numbered in duplicate form—every ticket will be numbered—at the en- trance the duplicate is torn from the ticket and given to the pur- chaser, who retains it, After the program correapondiug numbers are placed in a hat andshaken up, a boy is blindfolded on the stage in froxt of the audience and turning his back to the hat in which all the numbers are placed he draws one and the first number drawn will en- title the holder of the duplicate cor- respodding to this number a cash prize of $1.00. Besides receiving 2 eash prize of $1.00, the winner will at once become the ORIENTAL |JTBILEE GUEST, Tickets will | bo placed on sale Monday Aug. 11th at 10a. m. and will continue until after thedrawing is over. Who wili draw the lucky number? No pains wall be spered to make this a memo. rable event. Come and see the Eastern fashions exhibited in all their reality. The program will be [fine in every respect. Remember pevery ticket has a number and you stand a chance to get $1.00 in ex. change for 25cts. Buy your tickets early toavoid the rush. Wednesday night, Sept. 10th. Something New A GOOD REPAIR AND NOVELTY WORKS Operated by Expert Mechanics We makeor fix anything Matthews & Settels, 318 E- Douglas AN ALLEGED FORGER. Sam Jones Arreste on Se- rious Charge Saturday. Sam Jones, colored ex-psliceman, was arrested Saturday charged with forging the name of Frank Bulla to acheck of $28. A few days ago H. W. Lewis gave Sam Jones, two checks payable to Mr. Bulla and the man was to give them to Mr Bulla. Instead of doing this it is alleged that Jones forged the name of Mr. Bulla to one check and then endorsed it himself and cashed it at the National Bank of Commerce. He gave the other check to Mr. Buila. When Mr. Bulla and Ool. Lewis made a settlement a few days ago, it was found that one check was missing and in hunting for it they found it had been cashed at the bank and Mr. Jones was ar- rested. PC eae RIE oS 17 Peoples’ Hat Works, Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave. Every Negro should have a win- chester and a good revolver in his home for self protection. He should kaow how and have the nerve to uso it. It will solve the “ race prob- lem” quicker than all else Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. When ir need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices :t ‘ _ KERNAN‘S 1102 E.Do~ ‘ve. 'Phone 357 ee eee PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159,N. Market St. Phene 232 SELOVER & SONS. Props. Lewis’ shop Successor to B, A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 608} East¥Douglas Ave,, Jobn E. Lewis, Prop. - AtAlwaysPays 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 afvertisement in this paper does'nt cost much, and it pays.— W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - RENTALS 301 North Main Street Fletcher Block Phone 911 (2) Ser - TENA loli CNG), => @ se Z Zp Vr hen ZW x ey Are Receiving We ara daily receiving new Fall and Winter Woolens of the latest novelties in Scotch Worsted an d Coronation Suiting. Call and see my line as they are just the thing for the coming Season. The Peerless Tailor. 508 East Douglasave, All Flavors... That bave earned popularity and some novelties that will delight YOU. ssseee Ice Cream in any quantity from a quart up t2 a freezer full, and always the purest, smoothest and most wholesome. ... USE THE TELEPHONE Bo TON K ANDY AKERY and ITCHEN Phone 152 146 North Main St. 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 fand September, Write for books entitled * Camping In Colorado ” “ Fishing In Colorado “* — AND — “ Under he Terqueise 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. THomrson, A. G. P. A., Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G, P. A., Chicago. C. E. Bascome, D, P. A., Wichita. . Bodge Direst ery Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo,10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA,KAN, Castle Hall 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Nightin Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcomec W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & & HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. OfP. W, M. Hallum, Chan, Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets ist and 3 Friday night each month. ARRIA COURT No. 7. . Order of Calanthe, Mrs, Lucy Anderson, W, C, Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R, of D. Meets Ist. and 8rd, Menday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge | No.21. A.F_& A.M, John T. Chinneth, W. M. W.H_A.Clark, Secretary. Meets Ist.and 3rd. Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. Home Or Tue West Lopnaz No, 2906. G. U. O. 0. F. Jas, L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H. Gordon, P. $, Meets Ist, 2nd and 8rd Tuesday night, WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs, Lee A. Anderson, O, P. Miss Lula Covington, C, RB. Meets 1st and 8rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm B.F.McLean, Lumber _—_ Dealer Wichita, Kansas. ‘Vards at Wichita, Kas.,Clearweter,Kas,, Pech Eas,,Cheney, Kas, Centropolis Hotel, G05 Worth Main Street, First Class Lodging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; ‘25¢ por night. Mrs, Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita, Kan Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he “ads” inour paper? If rot, why not? In. sist upon it that he “ads” with us. : Local and Personal. GATHERED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE. READ THEM, seeretesvosessesoseotssshoateeeseneneetoesces, The Merompnte-who ail. uscitheitor will call preciate the trade of the col] —< ored people ADVERTISE] sinning next week, | IN THIS PAPER, PATRON |gin to make his route Mo, IZE THEM. eee Mr. Cephas Richey received word last Thursday of the sersous illness of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Wil- kins, of Chicago. His daughter, Mre. Cora. Ratliff left Thursday to attend ct the bedside of her sister. The many friends of Mrs. Wilkins hope for her early recovery. Wise Negroes realize that some part of every dollar spent with a Negro enterprise remains within the race, and adds that much to our permanent wealth Rey. J. H. Vanlue, State Mission ary, returned Saturday from a trip to Pittsburg, Yale and Fleming. Rev. was in Pittrburg during the Grand Lodge last week and came up to the hail duringrecess. While he was thrra the Wichitans wanted to initiatee him, but he evaded them, The big Pythian goat would have made it most interesting for the Rev. had he had a good whack at him, The ladies’ B. T. W, Club met mot with M.s. Lucy Anderson Wed- nesday afternoon. A very interest- ing meeting was held, afterwhich Mre. Andgesons erved the club with ices and refreshmenta. The club then adjourned to meet next Wed- nesday with Mrs. Thos.Glover, 704 N. Market. Bar rooms fatten upon the money of Negroes who are too poor to sub- eribe fora race paper or buy a share of stock in » business enter- prise. Henry Thompson re urged to the, sity after several months asenve He is quite a good siz young man, Richard Watson cut his finger a few days ago severing an artery The cut is quite painful but not dang<rous. At the cocial at the residence of Mrs T. H. Cox, 906.N. Wichita, a few days ago, come lady left a cape. The owner can have it by calling Mrs. Cox’s residence, The editor of the Searchlight, after taking a two weeks vacation spent attending the K, of P. Grand Lodge and the Western Negro Press Astociation, is now at his post of duty. He feels much refreshed: The higher education will be able to take care of itseif if racial pros- perity is made secure by a perma nent hold upen the industries of the land. Miss Winnie Ray has her arm in a sling from a bothersome blood boil; while it is not dangerous, itis very prinful. Capt. Sam W. Jones was releas- ed from jail on bond Thursday eve- ning, fee aa OL. 2 ee Sake ta eka 7 Our collector will call to ey beginning next week. Iie yi) gin to make his route Monday 4 th. “We ask you to look for 4, any day and_be prepared to Pay bi If you have not all the bill, pay much as you can, Don’t fall into the error of boli ing the white peopie oppreciate groes whomake a epecialiy of my ning down their own race. Chas. Agan likes the now hy which he purcoased a few days gy Chas, is a rustler. Doe Kelley has been on the ig list but is able to be out again, BRANCH OFFICES. The Searchlight can be found y the following places on sale:— Jackson. House, 343 N. Main; People’s Restaurant, 346 N. Maiy Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main Lewis’ Barber Shop, 608} 1. Doug News items left at any of thes places will reach this ofice, “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL, ee Mrs Lank Hilbert is enjoying visit from her mother. There are great exyectations fo the great eaent to take place Sept 10th at Garfleld Hall. ae Dr. Claude G@ Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS — Up Sisirs Nextto Eagle Of Jethro Peoples is on the sick Ist, Miss Alice Thompson is confixed to her bed as a pationt, A pure home life is 16’ igion’s strongest ally, Mra. Josie Grayson is suffering from an attack of bilious fever. The weakest point tn race's edu- cation deeds the most painstaking attentien, Jno. BE. Lewis left Wednasday night for Omaha to take Mr. 1. W. Lewis, who has been sick in this city for some time. John will re- turn Saturday, W.N. Miier returned Thursday morning from ‘lopeka, where be had been since Monday attending the Western Negro Press Associ tion meeting. He reports a fine time. You may say what you pleaée, you may think what you please, but there is only one sure road toa per manent success, and that is, by thrift, energy, honesty and plait dealing It may seem that the whole world is against you for s while, but keep in the narrow road, and success will be your reward. Soa LN = +E } 1 = 7 CallOn Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Grapbon® Gnitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want-As cheap % any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. 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 fields 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-secker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks. EAST-BOUND St. Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 1:30 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:20 am Arrives at Memphis 8:00 am St. Louis and Fort Smith Express — Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:00 am Arrives Fort Smith 2:30 pm WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8.25 pm Arrives Wichita 8.10 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, 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: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL. OZONIZED OX MARROW (Oxytetrahit) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe solution in the world that makes kinky or curly hair shine the scalp and prevents the hair from curling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it also helps to keep hair soft for years and used by thousands. Warrantedarness. Testimonials free on request. It is straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitation. Straightening as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet bag. The genuine never fails to keep Eganly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can tighten your own hair at home, because it is the best and most economical. It is not possible with any other pomade. Full directions with every bottle. Only 20 cents. Sold by druglists and dealers or send by mail. Free shipping. Bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to us. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY AND ST.LOUIS. Reclining Chair Cars on all trains SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor.Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for reliable information relative to Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. A Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. 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. Leaves Daily Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.30 am For St. Louis 3.00 pm For Kans, City and St. Louis 9.50 pm Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 7.85 am Geneseo, Salina, Puablo, Denver 5.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.40 am Arrives Daily Little Rock, Conway Springs, 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 Pass senger, except Sunday 11.00 am No. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac- commodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pass- senger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 473, Kingman and Pratt ac- commodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 1 Texas 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 pm No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 pm Leaves Daily 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 pm Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 am Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 pm Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 pm Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 am Wellington Accommodation 8.45 am Caldwell Ace. Except Sun 8.45 am Texas Express 5.10 am Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 am Searchlight $1.00 .NEIGHBORINGTOWNS. ABILENE, KANSAS Miss May Bell departed for Newton last Saturday. Mrs. M. Boone left Tuesday for Denver, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Carwell, of Okla., were in the city Thursday. Messers M. King and Shavers, of Solmon City, were in the city Saturday. Club No. 1 of church will give next Wednesday. Rev. Young I. churce Aug. 3. Mr. John A. Friday from P. he attended the K. P. Mrs. Reeder arrived Sunday their relatives, I. Club No. 2 of church gave an The social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hampton Thursday evening was well attended. Mr. Francis Cranshaw was enterat thd residence of his mother, by a number of young people in honor of his birthday last Tuesday. CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS Mrs. Brown passed through Sunday enroute to Ind. Ter. Miss Daisy Walker is visiting Miss Bertha Swain at Independence this week. Mrs. E. J. Killongh arrived home Tuesday from Clsuton, Mo., where she has been visting her sister, Mrs. Evans. Mr. Genrge Peace was arrested Monday morning, charged with shooting at his sweetheart three times. A reception was given in honor of Miss S, Wilder Sunday evening. After payina a short visit with relatives and friends, she returned to K. C. Thursday. IOLA. KANSAS. Mrs. Mary Woodard, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks, left last Tuesday for Burlington in hopes of improving her health. Club No. 2 of the A. M. E. church gave a concert at the G. A. R. hall last Tuesday night. Rev. F. W. Greene left Friday for his regular appointment at Burlington. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice Presiden J. M. MOORE, Cashier. THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $37,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00 UNITED STATES' DEPOSITORY. DIRECTORS W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, E. R. Powell, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM is the FAMOUS HEALTH' & PLEASURE RESORT Take a trip and spend your vaca $ .00 for the round trip, tickets on sale every day, good to return any time within three months from date of sale. 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 is the Club No. 1 of the 2nd Baptist church will give an entertainment next Wednesday eve. Rev. Young had a rally at his churce Aug. 3. Mr. John Allan returned last Friday from Pittsburg, where he attended the Grand Lodge of K. P. Mrs. Reeder and grandchildren arrived Sunday from Joplin to visit their relatives, Mr. and Campbell. Club No. 2 of the 2nd Baptist church gave an entertainment and program last Friday night and had a charming success. The program was arranged by Miss Stella Coker. We are confident that the initiating of the K. P. club last Monday night will proveaa success to all of Iola's colored citizens. It h as awakened an interest that is enticing to all hearers. Thefe will be about 10 applications sent in at the next meeting. Messers I. Irvin and K. Miller, of Tennessee, arrived last Thursday and will make this their future home. Mrs. Wesley Brawn, of Monegan Springs arrived in the cty Sunday to visit her relatives, Mrs. McFern, Mr.' and Mrs. Coker and family. Miss, Mary Ailstock has organized an embroideey club which meets each Thursday. Girls, go out and learn to do fancy work. Mr. Jom Gray came down from Burlington to attend the association Monday. Miss Mattie Brigman was suddenly called to the bedside of her sister near Blue Jabket, I. T. I wish to say to the readers of the Searchligat that I have again taken the agency of this paper and expect to do the paper and readers justice, I shall be prompt in collections and you will be better satisfied. I also especially ask my subscribers for news each week rnd by so doin you will be represented. E. G. Green AGENTS WANTED We allow agents a big commission 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. Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. 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. 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. Tuesday, 4 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. Toas Lodge, No. 10, K. of P., will hold its monthly meeting on Monday night, Aug. 10th. All should be present. FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. Clearing Sale Of 25c, 29c, 35c, and 39c Wash Goods Saturday 9 a. m. 25c View window showing of Dainty Ribbon Tissues, Silk Organdies, Lace Grenadines, and Irish Danties. Fabrics that sold earlier in the season at 25c and 39c per yard. Saturday we clean them up in one Grand Sweep at 25c per yard WALENSTEIN & COHN BOSTON STORE Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- [it is whit as snow.] TRY IT. Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE 507 East Douglas Ave., Phone 267 Ice Cream FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 320 East Douglas Ave., Wiehita, Kan Bear in Mind FLOUR GRAIN FLOUR COPYRIGHT One of the unfortunate features of the meeting of the Grand Court last week was the sickness of Mrs. Ida Wallace of Lawrence, Grand Worthy Counsellor. Unfortunately Mrs. Wallace took sick before the Grand Court convened and remainbedfast at its close; not having been able to attend any of its session. Most of the time there were two physicians at her bedside. She was improvisive nicely at our last hearing. Mrs. Chas. Kiner and children arrived in the city Thursday from Larned, Ks. Mr. and Mrs. Kiner expect to make this their future home. The Western Negro Press Association will meet in Wichita in 1903. Mrs. Jas. Jackson is slowly mending. The weather here is sultry, hot and dry. A little rain would be welcomed. RUNK FACTORY MOTORERS OF RUNKS & CASES Sags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Banks Made To Order G NEATLY DONE ve., Phone 267 Banner Mills Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 n Mind That whiteness is not the only good quality of Union Mills Flour. It is made from the best wheat grown, makes most delicious, sweetest and lightest bread, and gives the most complete satisfaction in every way. If you don't use it already, try it; you'll be convinced. It's PEERLESS RINCESS ALL RIDERS ARE ADVERTISERS Whoever rides a Cleve- and wheel will gladly tell of its merits. The riders like its graceful shape and easy action. They say it per- mits 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 Wanye man charges his misdeeds 4p to precedent, THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED It will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality—16 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 07. FITS serra ats a, Run cr Servet fr, Send for PEE 3.0 trial Dolls aad Wreatinns a. BH Kuta, Lido arch Strot, Pulladeipsin Bs Love may laugh at the locksmith, but at the plumber—nover. YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Koop them white with Red Cross Ball Vine, All grocers sell large 2 oz. package, 5 centa Novh played a great game. He drew pairs arid got a full house. Bra, Winslow'a Soothing Syrup For chtdren teething, wotens the gine, edaces Ine ‘Extiatation,ollaya iol, cores wind Golee Socabutds. Some fellows bave to be fast in order to keep ahead of their creditors, To the housewife who has not yet become acquainted with the new things of everyday use in the market and who is reasonably satisfied with the old, we would suggest that a trial of Defiance Cold Water Starch be made at once. Not alone because it is guaranteed by the manufacturers to be be superior to any other brand, but because each 10c package contains 16 ozs., while all the other kinds contain but 12 ozs. It is safe to say that the lady who once uses Defiance Starch will use. no other. Quality and quantity must win. DR. J. G. BROWN, Practice rimiteate Wichlia Kaos Bye/Bar, Noso & Throat, Women's way to alta | Home VIAV] Seseesse Sent YR nonkiae ‘846 Beo Building, Omaha, Neb. J. H. TURNER WHOLESALE HAY, $c” site «Bolle, Witla: cia, ee TA oe ae OUR GUARANTEE ce) et Fee, WATERPROOF one Ree SLICKER ATTN 08 CoAT ir i} \ “SOWER'S | me l R Ue efi@e<i EEE Py py y: A.J.TOWER CO. BOSTON.MASS. a fe ® ‘a WSS Pic. Gages S eee aa Ve Pas wes Ve ho iy 0, IRN & a eg Pees) Soe ERIN ee uO LH . Le DOU f $3 & $3.80 SHOES i Sstablished 1876. For more than a quot of a century the reputation of L. Douglas shoes for style, com- fort, and wear has excelled all other makes. A trial will convince io W. L. DOUGLAS $4 SHOES CANNOT BE EXCELLED. $272.22, $1,108,820 11275 cet, $2,840,000 patent cull, Enamel, Bos ea Sr et Colona Catena Kangaroo’ Bast Color Eyelets useds Cautlont Hearse tera t BOWOEAE Bhoes by mail, Sse extra. lus. Catalog free ‘Wr L: DOUGLAS, BROCKTON, MASS. EDUCATIONAL. poe ees 8 een Na seas a ca eg SY aatee > ams sey es oe oy S$: Plea a NOTRE DAME, INDIANA, : FULL COURSES IN Classics, Letters, Eco- nomics end History, Journalisam, Art, Science, Bharsssey, Laws Civil: Mechasical sod’ Bice? fried Enginecrig, Architecture, Thorous Properatory od Commerclat caurscse toons Pree to ail students who have com: plotd the studios required for admission feo Eis Junior or Senior Year of any of tho Colleg: steCourses! ‘Rooms fe Rent, moferate change to students ovgraeventens preparing fot Colepints Oguraes vei cea aumtbcber Cad ldntesfor the ese: sibel on tUT oe Cocetvod st special rates sifusta toe completences of ite equifment. “phe soth Year will open September’, 1902, Catalogues free Aorers TREY. Ac MORRISSEY, C. S. Cu President. ST. MARY'S ACADEMY, eh (One mile west of tho Untversity of Notre Dame.) ‘Thorough English and Classical Education, including Greeks Latin, French andGerman. On completing the full course of studies, students fective the Regular Collegiate Degrees. “The Conservatory of Musle is conducred on {hie plan of te best Classical Conservatories of jurope. ‘The Art Department {s modolled after the Dest Art Schools of Europe. ‘Preparatory and Minim Departments, Pu- pills aro ‘here carefully prepared for the Acar jemio and Advanoad Courses. Gymnasium un. der direction of Graduate of Boston Normal School of Gymnastics, Bookkeeping, Phouog- faphy gpa Tyvewriting cxtre., Brery variety ot Eaucy Needlework taught. For catelogue ad- DIRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY, mt. Mary's Academy. Notre Dame P.O., Ind. New Name for United States. Herr Goldberger, the German com: mercial privy councilor, who spent about eight months in the United States, returning iu Jnne, will soon begin the publication of a series of articles on American economic affairs under the title of “The Land of Un- Umited Possibilities.” Was a Cousin of Horace Greeley. John W. Greeley, a cousin of the founder of the New York Tribune, died in Londonderry, N. H., in the eighty-fourth year of his age. He and Horace Greeley were born in the same house in Amherst, N. H. He was a member of a family of thir- teen children. He is survived by his widow, to whom he had been mar- ried Sifty-cight years. ASSIST ON GETTING IT. Some grocers say they don’t keep De- fiance Starch because they havea stock in hand of 12 oz brands, which they know cannot be sold to a customer who has once used the 16 oz. pkg. De- fiance Starch for same money. Never look a gift pipe in the mouth- piece. Some men are so stingy they won't even give advice. ‘Tam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption savet my life threo years ago.—Mrs. THOS. ROBBINS, Maple Street, Norwich, N. ¥., Feb. 17, 1900. The fellow who attempts to live by his wits discovers that it is no joke. Prophets are often without honus but seldom without competition. Ball's Catarrh Caro Isa constitutional cure. Price, 7c. The pawnbroker is in a class by him self. Laziness too often succeeds in getting @ strangle hold on ability. Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Brov‘o Quinine Tablets. Price25c. Plattery is always dished out to other people—never to us, Matrimonially speaking the bascbal’ catcher isn’t always a catch. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Got Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue, Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. When it comes to cutting remarke the tongue has the sword beat a block. Some people’s idea of a grandstand play is to stand off a creditor. ‘Try me just once and [am sure to come again. Defiance Starch. People who are in love with them- selves have no fear of rivals. 7 Any candidate who is knifed at the polls is apt to feel somewhat cut up. 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 agenis for all the principal Trans-Atlantie and ‘Trans-Pacific Steamship Companies. We invite in- quiries, both written and verbal, from those desiring information about rail- road and steamship tickets and rates. Deposits received for prepaid steam- ship 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, Phila- delphia, Baltimore and all points east. For full information, time tables, sail- ing lists, Resort books, and railroad and steamship literature, call on or address, ff, C. TowNseND, LR.SHERWIN, OPT. A P&T. Agt. St. Lonis, Mo. Mo. Pac. Ry., Wichita, Kas Ifa man has a good memory he knows when to forget. The meek will of necessity have to inherit the earth if they ever get it. Superior quality and extra quantity must win. This is why Deflance Starch ie taking the place of all others, It’s one thing to invent an airship and another to raise the wind. | What fun it would be to be sick if it wasn’t for the sickness! HAMEIN'S WIZARD OIL EARACHE Reem testa ees PUNY CATD TEANGAS OITY, HO. Catalogue Ay free jard’s Big Bargain Book ards off high prices, Zz i ‘holesaling goods ta all. orth a dollar. . Ml save you many dollars. sale risen on indo aaderene Rrticlos™ 6 illustrations are used to help you under Sees raeitstc og arn bow Gots ee al WE LENG, ig CHICAGO ‘mre house that tells the truth, Keep Out the Wet LEQ EXCELSIOR A D BRAND i rh SLIGKERS F) marmite oe Ch |] tear einen as My gies sacs Etecta Gifford in Australia. Melbourne, Australia, July 81, 1903.— Slecta Gifford, the young American aria created a furore here on her irst appearance last night. Meaning of the “Points.” ‘The interrogation mark or “point” (2) was originally a “q” and an “o,” the latter placed under the former. They were simply the first and last letters of the Laitn word “questio.” So, too, with the sign of exclamation or interjection (1). In its original purity it was a combination of “i” and “o," the latter underneath, as in the question mark. The two stood for “Io,” the Latin exclamation of joy, The paragraph mark {s a Greck “p,” the initial of the word paragraph. Tae early printers employed a dagger to show that a word or scntence waz objectionable and should be cut out. FILA eS It was just when some of us c= pected the peace settlement, that « worthy dean—a most reverend gentle- man—possibly slyly thought he could steal a march on Lord Kitchener. He telegraphed from the Orange River Colony, saying: “As I am acting as chaplain and conducting divine serv- ice in very many camps to-morrow, may I ask it the hymn, “Peace, Perfect Peace,’ would not be a most appropri- ate one to givo out to be sung?” And the great “K” wired reply: “Please yourseli; but I think ‘Onward, Chris- tian Soldiers,’ quite as good.’—Lon- don Telegraph's War Correspondence. Chinese Documents. Many ancient documents have been discovered in the exploration of the sand covered towns of Chinese Turke- stand. They consist of writings on Wooden tables, and are sealed and tied when found, the sand having pre- served them in’ excellent condition. Rven. the ink with which they were written is still black and easily read, It is believed that these documents will throw much light on the life and customs of the people that formerly lived in this desert. The script in which they are written is of a kind still known in India. An Uniertimate Comansioen: Lord Hopetoun, formerly governor- general of Australia, once promised to progure for an English friend an egg of the emu, the Australian os- trich. The emu’s egg is of considera ble size and tais particular one hap- pened to arrive when the consignce was away from home, His game- Keeper never saw such a colossal ezz before, but he concluded that ft had been seat for purposes of incubation. His report to his mester ran thus: “In the absence of your lordship 1 put it under the biggest goose I could find.” How Do You Make a Circle? The intelligence of people may be gauged by asking them to make a cirele on paper with a pencil and noting in which direction the hands moved. ‘The good student in a mathematical class draws circles from left to right. The inferiority of the softer sex as well as the male dunces {s shown by their drawing from right to left, Asylum patlents do the same—London Family Doctor. Preferred the Earthquake. A father, hearing an earthquake in the region of his home, sent his two boys to a distant friend until the peril should be over. A few weeks after the father received this letter from his friends: “Please take your poys home and send down the earthquake.” —Glaseow ivenibe Times, Negro Philosophy. You would have to go far to find ‘a philosophy to match this: A negro, standing in his cabin door during a thunder storm, exclaimed: “Bless God, lightnin’s hit de mule, en de sheriff can't levy on him.”—Atlanta Constitution. Hochman, the Pianist. Berlin, July 29, 1902,—Not in years has such enthusiasm been seen as at the piano recital of Arthur Hochman. Hetty Green Opens Her Purse. Mrs. Hetty Green has offered to erect for Chesterton, Ind., a village ‘of 200 population, a Masonic hall on the site of one recently burned. An- drew Carnegie has offered the same village a library on his usual terms. Honor for Lord Curzon. Lord Curzon of Kedleston is sure of a step in the peerage when his In- dian viceroyalty comes to an end, says the London Chronicle. He will then be in the rare, though not unique, position of holding a rank greater than his father’s, Newspaper Pictures Valuable. ‘The newspape> picture of Thomas Miskell, @ boy missing from his home at Brookline, Mass., led to his discov: ery in the interior of the state, where he had secured employment. He was returned to his parents. Head of Kansas University. Prof. W. F. Hoyt’has been elected acting president of the Kansas West- ern University, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Presi- dent Gridley. He is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan university. Coins Struck by Krugor. Several Kruger sovereigns, the last issued by the ex-president of the Trensvaal and struck in his train near Machadodorp in 1900, are now on view in Lausanne. NOTICE. All the gentlemen who are inter- ested in the organization of the Knights of Tabor lodge, are request- ed to meet at my office Tuesday night, Aug. 13. + BB. Berricon. ‘The Males In the Majority. J all but eleven of the fifty-two states and territories the male out numbers the female population. These eleven states are along the Atlantic seaboard. California contains the greatest excess of men, the recorded number being 156,009; Minnesota comes second, with 112,586; Texas ‘third, with 109,000, and Pennsylvania fourth, with 106,007. Will Revolutionize Cotton Trade. Egyptian cotton is being introduc2d in Texas, and promises to revolution- {ze the cotton industry of the south. It is much more desirablo than the cotton raised in the United States now, end is even better than the sea island cotton. Tae Egyptien cotton has much longer fiber than other cot- tons, and its seed can be removed 30 easily that it {s not necessary to cut up the cotton in ginning it Wakes War'én: Liccucte: During the last mcenth there has been a novel army and a novel en: emy in the cotton growing cistricts of Central Asia. The locusts have been devouring everything, and so great armies of chickens were driven through the fields of cotton. They did thelr duty faithfutly and well, but it seemed impossible to supply them with sufficient water and they were forced to retreat. Negro a Credit to His Race. Among the advanced degrees given by Columbia university at~ the last commencement none perhaps repre- sented more energy and perseverance than that of Master of Arts bestowed upon Moses Leonard Frazier. Mr. Frazier is a negro. He is said to be the only one ever graduated from the school of political science of Colum- bia. He was born in slavery in New Orleans, forty-two years ago. He chose tho business of hair dressing and chiropody and made money. The Cost of Profanity. Persons with small purses should be careful to estimate the cost of profanity before indulging in it A millionaire might afford many highly Seasoned oaths at sixty-seven cents apiece, perhaps, under the statutory tariff; but the more common variety of man will find it hard if he ts to pay forty cents each for those of inferior quality. The inveterate swearer would do well to carry about with him @ copy of the oath tariff and to con- sult {t with great care whenever the forbidden desire comes upon him.— Boston Herald. Changes in Burns Cottage. Some extensive changes are being made in the Burns cottage at Alloway, Scotland, where the poet was born, but assurance is given that the external appearance will not be injured, and in a way the place will be made more lke what ft was in Burns’ day, for an outbuilding erected between 1805 and 1819 is to be removed. There is now @n entire electric tramway run- ning past the cottage door and a road 4s being built between “auld haunted kirk” and the monument. Buddhists Outnumber Baptists. Tt appears from a recent government bulletin that British Columbia has more Buddhists than Baptists, more Confucians than Congregationalists, and nearly as many pagans as Luther- ans. Classified by religions, there are 40,672 members of the Church of Eng- land, 6,506 Baptists, 10,027 Buddhists, 4,804 Confucians, 1,197 Congregation- alists, 5,332 Lutherans, 25,021 Metho- dists, 4,556 pagans, 34,176 Presbyte rlans and 34,227 Roman "Catholics. The Mormons number only 125, faith healers 4, fire worshipers 3, Dowleites 48, Mohammedans 6. Clalms Miracle In Picture. What Annetto Sans Sauci of Fall River, believes to be a miracle picture of Christ, a lithograph in which she says the eyes of the Savior open and close, has caused a sensation among the French population there. Despite the fact that the Rev. Raymond Grol- leau, pastor of St. Anne's church, in an address before 2,000 people de- clared that the supposed moving of eyes in a picture of Christ was noth- ing more than an optical illusion, hundreds of people continue to visit the home of the Sans Souci, where the lithograph hangs on the dining- room wall. ‘iicnntintacin \ Wieeeih St. Aubert, Mo., Aug. 4th.—Mr. E. R. Langendorfer of this place suf- fered very severely with a peculiar case of Kidney Trouble which com- pletely baffied the skill of the local physicians and instead of getting any better he was gradually growing worse, He says; “A friend advised me to take Dodd's Kidney Pills and after I had used two boxes I was entirely cured and have not since had the slightest symptoms of the re turn of my trouble. “{ had tried all the surrounding physicians but they did me no good and instead of getting better I grew worse till I used Dodd’s Kidney Pills. “I can sincerely say to everyone suffering with Kidney Trouble that Dodd’s Kidney Pills will cure them tor they cured me satisfactorily and completely when all the doctors had failed.” Micah lal etal ae When looking at Lord Charles Beresford’s strong, vigorous frome it is difficult to realize that he was once a delicate lad and was sent to sea for the sake of his health, says Tit Bits. Hoe tells the story that when, in 1860, he first set foot on board ship and was making his way along the deck of H. M. §. Marlbor. ough to report himself, he overheard a bluejacket whisper to another, “Poor little chap; he ain't long for this world, that’s sure.” A fortnight later the grave had closed over the seaman, but the “poor little chap” {e very much alive still, CONGRESSMAN ALDRICH = ENDORSES THE TONIC, PERUN Pe watch your Stomach. Gain Bey During the summer months, hot \OGaeee BEEEEG/ weather, change of food and water, ete., Viet PEPER ( bring Colic, Cramps, Cholera, Indigestion, \ Wau BMIDA\ Sour Stomach, Headache, Diarrhoea, Mux, ] ieee aoe Wind, ete, Use Morrey’s Wonpenren /4gaappe : ‘Eigut,eatdrink aud doasyou please Stamey, Srey Sold by all Truggists, KGises R 25 Cenis. AW G5 Osa” Somare nest es FOR DISTRESS ee) After eating, Indigestion, Sour peat Stomach, Wind’ Colic, ete, I have found Morley's Wonderful Eight » ap prompt and speedy cure. : Mrs. A. E. Waters, - St. Louis, aro. \V : SUMMER COMPLAINT. : ‘My little con suffered with Summer Complaint solong he wasa mere skeleton, and as the doc. C DA ““torsdid no good I tried Morley’s Won derful Eight, the greatest medicine ‘on earth, for it saved my boy, N ¢*) ‘Mrs.S.R.Bridges, Seba, Ark. i NOw ™® & Don7y ‘gh FORGET ge Uy Le PeN ey ah SOR) Bre Don't forget when you Seep a order starch to get the ies Es oe Cs best. Get DEFIANCE. No ‘gigas iia more “yellow” looking clothes, \@gameamage a5 no more cracking or breaking. It all E doesn't stick to the iron. It gives satis- E faction or you get your money back. The ff cost is 10 cents for 16 ounces of tne best ff starch made. Of other starches you get but 12 ounces. Now don’t forget. It’s at i your grocers. P MANUFACTURED BY i THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., f OMAHA, NEB. Is ei eee a eee bole ee eee | Says: ~ «It Will Build Up a Depleted System Rapidly.” Hon. W. F. Aldrich, Congressman trom Alabama, writes from Washing- won, D.C. «This is to certify that Peruna, man- ufactured by The Peruna Medicine Co., of Columbus, O., has been used in my family with success, It is a fine tonic and will build up a depleted system rapidly. 1 can recommend it tv those who need a safe vegetable remedy for debility."’=-- W. F. Aldrich. H. S. Emory, Vice Chancellor and Master of Arms, K. P.’s, of Omaha, Neb., writes from 213 North Sixteenth street, the following words of praise for Peruna asatonic, He says: Catarth of Stomach, “It is with pleasure I recommend Pe- ana as a tonic of unusual merit. A sarge number of prominent members of the different Orders with which I have been connected have been cured by the ase of Peruna of cases of catarrh of the stomach and head; also in kidney com- plaint and weakness of the pelvic or- fans, “It tones up the system, aids diges- tion, induces sleep, and is well worthy the confidence of sufferers of the ubove complaints.”—H. 8. 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