Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. 4TH YEAR. The meeting of the Western Negro Press Association in Topeka last week did more to raise the standard of the Negro Press, and especially those of the West, than one year of hard work by all the presses, working singly. Not only did it raise the standard of the Negro press, but likewise did much to bring forth better and clearer idea of the great work being done by the Negro race itself, thus adding to the high estimate of the race. One being quite noticeable and well worthy of comment is the fact that from the personel of the representatives present, the present Negro presses are now in the hands and owned by comparatively young men full of vim, energy and push. From the brilliant ideas but forth it was manifest that the present Negro presses are now awake to the most important needs of the race and all are putting forth a grand effort to would public sentiment in the interest of the race by digging up and bringing forth the better qualities of the race. From the large number of Negro papers represented it is evident that the race is gradually being taught that the Negro paper to defend the race is a necessity to race progress. It seems certain that the old time prejudice among the race against Negro papers is on the decline and now all intelligent Negroes feel at a loss unless there is some Negro paper in their homes. Another fact which needs comment here is the stand taken by the association against the political leg pulling campaign meets." It was agreed that membership in the association should be denied all such would be journals. This stand is to be commended from the fact that such papers do no good for the material benefit of the race, but, on the contrary are a pillstone about the neck of the race progress. The discussion among the proprietors on the success of Negro papers was full of the deep interest and everyone was credited thereby. From this meeting it is evident that the Negro press taking its place among the important moulders of public opinion in the world. The Negro dress is taking its place in among the important moulders of public opiution in the world. The Negro press is no more to be looked upon with an eye of scorn as simply a political scheme of some shrewd and designing Negro secure political lucre, but it is now considered as having a commercial and substantial value. One other thing noticed was the fact that the present Negro editors are not synonyms of drunkards, but they are all honest and honorable men. During the entire meeting one case of drunkenness or bois-fragrance was heard although there was a large crowd present. In summing up the impression which the Negro press has made on the white press, it is necessary to cite to the words of Major J. K. Hudson, Gov. W. E. Stanley and Hon. A. McNeal to find its true worth and also to the report of the meeting by the white press of Topeka and elsewhere. The work done by the Western Gao Press Association in Topeka week will go down in history one of the gretest benefactors to the Negro race which has ever met. One grieviovs fault with the colored man who is inclined to enter into business is his desire to run either a restaurant, a barber shop, lunch room or boot black stand. It seems that they loose sight of all other kind of business except those mentioned, with the result that evicity in America where there are any colored people and where any of them make attempt at business, has from two to twenty more than its proportionate number of restaurants, barber shops, lunch rooms or boot black stands. We have oftimes thought why it is that some of our people do not enter the field as groceries, dry goods merchants, meat market keepers, tailors, furniture dealers, shoe dealers, etc. Should they do so and conduct first-class places of business with first-class stock, they would not be compelled to confine their patrons to the colored people but white people, many of them, would just as soon buy from a first class colored grocer, dry goods merchant, meat market keeper, milliner, tailor, etc as from a white one. For a point of illustration we will take Wichita as an example. There are about 600 colored families or 2500 to 3000 colored people in Wichita who buy no less than $1500 worth of groceries and meat each week; or not less than $6000 worth per month. They spend in the neighborhood of not less than $3000 per year for shoes; $2100 per year for dry goods; not less than $2700 per year for clothing; not less than $1500 per year for millinery; for candies, confectionaries, etc. not less than $1000 per year, making a grand total of not less than $93,400 annually divided as follows:— Groceries and meats $72,000 per yr Shoes, 3,000 , , , Clothling, 2,700 , , , Dry goods, 2,100 , , , Furniture, 1,500 , , , Millinery, 1,100 , , , Candies, etc., 1,000 , , , Total, $93,400 , , , We have given most of these at a very low estimate because we have based our figures on a cost to each individual a trifle more than $30,00 which is far below what it costs even the poorest colored family in one year. This vast sum of money represents the money earned by colored people by hard and honest toil; yet not one cent of it goes into the hands og af a colored man in trade. The colored people earn this and every day they give it back to the same men for the necessities of life. Instead of the congested state of restaurants, barbershops, etc., why not some energetic, wide awake colored man or men enter some of the other avenues? There is no reason under the sun why Wichita should not maintain from her colored trade at least one first class grocery store, one furniture store, one shoe store, one millinery store, one candy store and one dry goods store. It can be done. Should we do this, employment could be found for many of our boys and girls and it will raise the standard of the race. We invite some good colored man to come to our city and enter into these lines. The town can and should give one its support. We will give more facts on this line later. What is true of Wichita is true with most of the cities in America, especially the Northern cities, and it should reactive the consideration of all. WICHITA, KANSAS, AUG. 16, 1902. Republican Headquarters. The republicans have opened headquarters at 211 N. Main st., up stairs, The headquarters are composed of three large rooms with electric fans, ice water, etc. It is in charge of Secretary James H. McPherson. You are invited to call and make yourself at home. SEPTEMBER JURORS. The following is the list of jurors drawn for the September term of the District Court:—Richard. Cogdell, H. H. Henderson, Ota Benson, W. M. Stilwell, P. J. Mueller, E. A. Kinnard, N. Baker, J. H. Stewart, E. W. Wiggens, Colen Sims, C. B. Fullington, A. McGregor, R. F. Coates, D. J. Dyer, A. Vanzant, Micklebury, E. G. Grimstead, J. E. Tandy, F. L. Dennis, H. H. Carr, John Jennings, J. F. Baehr, D. F. Ponce, J. B. Fishback, A. H. McKee, Chas. Myers, W. T. Youngmyer, A. M. Keichedberger, J. S. Beckwith, F. W. Shuler, H. A. Reed, A. M. Lefton, Jonah meredith, Otis P. Camp, R. H. Hobson, A. W. Harden. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. THE HARRY WILLIAMS CASE. It is not the policy of this paper to condone crime or to make excuse for its commission. We are of the belief that if a man commits a crime he should be dealt with according to the law, regardless to race or color. While this is the policy which we have steadfastly and do now maintain, yet we believe that there are sometimes circumstances which should largely enter into the punishment meted out. It is claimed by some, and seemingly just, that the crimes committed recently by members of the race are without excuse and now calls for drastic measures to put an end to them. The alleged criminals coming from so unexpected a source, and the crimes for which they are charged are so appalling seems to lend more justness to the assertion. Yet, in the case which is now in mind, that of Harry Williams, charged with attempted bank robbery, we believe from the loose maner in which he went about it, his conduct before and since, that he should be shown some leniency. We believe that he would be more benefitted with a jail sentence than a term in the pen. All who are acquainted with this case are of the belief that this was not a case of premeditation, but was one acted on the spontaneous thought. The very act itself shows this. It si more the act of a child-minded person than one of sound thinking. Every one agrees that he acted on the spur of the moment as a child would. Look at the hour of commission, the tool with which to work—a single common cold chisel, and there you have the object of leniency. We do not believe that he should be entirely liberated, but we believe that he should be given a jail sentence instead of being sent to the pen. It would, we think, do him much more good and make a man, honest and upright in the future. GARFIELD HALL, SEPT. 10TH. NO 12 THIRD ANNUAL JUBILEE Our friend, Mr. Jesse Crouch, was out to the comfortable home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Thompson, 1910 E. 10th st., last Tuesday afternoon and says that they have a model and ideal home. They have from 18 to 20 shots, about 5 brood sows, 2 fine thorough bred Jersey cows, chickens, turkeys and ducks to satisfy any. White Mr. Crouch was there, Mr. Thompson dug 13 hills of Irish potatoes, large, fine ones, and the 13 hills made one good heaping bushel. This is a specimen of what the colored people of this section are doing. They are wide awake. OF THE Wichita Searchlight Mr. George Green, one of Sedgwick county's very prominent and progressive colored farmers, was in the city Tuesday from the Southeast part of the county, where he has been cutting hay. Mr. Green reports the crops in a very fair condition. He is a farmer of whom we are all proud. Garfield Hall Wednesday Night Sept.10th $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. PROF. W. T. VERNON Mr. C. L. Kiner has opened the Elite Restaurant at 408 N. Main, where he is prepared to serve first class meals and short orders at all times. Mr. Kiner is an experienced restauranteur and his long experience in that line makes him capable to serve his patrons in the best manner. He invites you to call and see him at 408 N. Main. Chancellor of The Colored Industrial School of Quindaro, Kansas, will deliver the principal ADDRESS. It is conceded by all that Prof. Vernon is one of the most brilliant speakers in the West. The work which he has done and which he is now doing to build up an Industrial School in the West for the Negro girls and bays is a most commendable one and makes him the Booker Washington of the West. Every one should hear him Wednesday night SEPTEMBER 10th 1902 Rev. H. V. Plummer, who has been laboring with the good people of Wichita for the past year, will hold a Pastor's Rally at the 2nd Baptist church next Sunday. Rev. Plummer is now winding up his first year as pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, during which time he has done much good work having paid that church out of debt and raised enough money fo repaint it. Now he asks the good people to come to his relief and give liberally at the Pastor's Rally to be held next Sunday. 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. Mr. C. K. Smith' propriator of the Peeple's restaurant, installed a large range in his restaurant at 346 N. Main Monday and is now prepared to serve his trade as never before. The range is a monster, ten eye one, and is a credit to any kitchen. . GOODMUSIC. The fatted tumer on Mr. Jno. W. Hall,s head which has been bothering him considerably is being successfully removed by Dr. E. Harrison, and Mr. Hall is feeling better. Fine program will be rendered ADMISSION 25cts 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. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE M O NTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Application. 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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. ORIENTAL JUBILEE. On Sept. 10th, 1902, Rhe Wichita Searchlight will offer to the public the latest in the way of entertainment. This Jubilee will be given on the lateset Eartern style and nothing of the kind has ever before been given in the West. The feature 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 other will escort the gentleman to a seat. Upon being seated each person will be supplied with an Oriental program which will contain full instructions as to the part each one will be expected to take. Every one attending has a part. This Oriental Jubilee is grand, it is the realization of the latest as now practiced in the East. The recipe was furnished the management of the Searchlight a few weeks ago and we will introduce it here. 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 entrance the duplicate is torn from the ticket and given to the purchaser, who retains it. After the program corresponding numbers are placed in a hat and shaken up, a boy is blindfolded on the stage in front 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 entitle the holder of the duplicate correspondding to this number a cash prize of $1.00. Besides receiving a cash prize of $1.00, the winner will at once become the ORIENTAL JTBILEE GUEST. Tickets will be placed on sale Monday Aug. 11th at 10 a.m. and will continue until after the drawing is over. Who will draw the lucky number? No pains will be spared to make this a memorable event. Come and see the Eastern fashions exhibited in all their reality. The program will be fine in every respect. Remember every ticket has a number and you stand a chance to get $1.00 in exchange for 25cts. Buy your tickets early to avoid the rush. Wednesday night. Sept. 10th. House Concurrent Resolution No. 21. 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 the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the stateafer their approval or rejection; That section 3 of article 2, be amended to read as follows; Sec. 3. The member of the legislature shall receive as compensation for their services the sum of five hundred dollars for a 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 aggregate exceed the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for any special session. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the legislature in the year A. D. 1902, for their approval or rejection: The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statuto-book. Approved February 28, 1901. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled resolution now on file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 1901. GEO. A. CLARK, Secretary of Statd. Clifford Bell left Sunday for Colorado. Mrs. John E. Lewis is having a fine time in St. Louis where she is visiting. Mrs. W. H. Wilkins, of Chicago, is reportee to be improving nicely. Bethel Gibson came very near getting his leg cut off while attending street fair at Lawton. Mrs.aW. J. Winn and Mrs. Wrlker and daughter, Hattie left Tuesday for Pueplo, Coio. Something New A GOOD REPAIR AND NOVELTY Operated by Expert Mechanics We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels. 318 E. Douglas THE WESTERN NEGRO PRESS. In the capital of Kansas in session came, To debate their station and help the same Grave, hopeful Editors of the West, The men who rule the mighty press. They hailed from Utah's barren plain, From Oklahoma's land of fame, From Colorado's peaks of snow Made brilliant by the sunlight's glow. Yes, old Missonri's blood was there With manners quite and debonair, And Kansas, Monarch of the West, Shared equal honors with the rest. They listened to the men of state, Who worthy council did relate, And each deserving Editor Proved here to be an orator. And in that band a Miller came Whose upright courage we must name And Rivers, with the power to wield, Proclaimed his cause with worthy zeal. Chiles, Jeltz and Childers all the three Were men of just integrity. Duncan and Pinkney, noble men, Prove the sword lessor than the pen. And then forsooth their came a Guy Whose gifted powers we can't deny Who there by chance a Perkins met Who past the zenith has not set. A Taylor from the Mormon land A dauntless gallant, made this band Who formed among themselves a tie To capture but divide the pie. Butin my memory hovers yet Which none of us shall soon forget The tables spread in splendor there Mid kigd brave men and ladies fair. With toasts and music's reverie We banqueted in laughing glee. May blessings fall upon the head Of host and hostess of that spread. At last the parting came for all When we must leave that happy hall With sad farewells the close we saw To meet next year in Wichita. In honor of W. N. P. A., Aug. '02. Azalia E. Martin, 2815 Olive st., Kansas City, Mo. Yield Not To Temptations A ROYAL TIME. John E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Sunflower Grand Lodge and Traveling Representative of the Wichita Searchlight, returned Saturday night from Omaha, whither he went to accompany Mr. T. W. Lewis. John reports a most enjoyable time, On his arrival at Omaha he was met at the depot by one of Omaha's most eminent and wide-awake Pythians, Knight Robt. Johnson, better known as Bob Johnson. Chancellor Commander of Western Star lodge No. 1, of Omaha' and several others. He was escorted by Knight Johnson to his stopping place and after resting a few minutes he was taken to the magnificent and up-to-date Waiters' Social Club rooms. This club is one of Omaha's most prominent social organizations and has a membership of 375, composed of some of the most prominent colord men in the state of Nebraska. Connected with the club is an elegant and finely finished dining room, a fine library and reading room, a refreshment room and a commodious sitting or entertaining room with a large seating capacity. After spending several hours there he was taken the next day to the splendid Manawa lake and park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a round trip of 18 miles, where he was most grandly entertained. On his return he was entertained by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Watts and Mr. Bob Johnson at luncheon. After which Mr. Johnson escorted him over the city to the principal places of interest including the city hall, the court house, the public library, the parks, the high school, and the Commercial Club rooms (white). Much can be said to the credit of Mr. Bob Johnson for the royal manner in which he entertained the representativa of the Searchlight, Mr. Lewis and the good people of Omaha, who so very hospitably received him. The Knights of Pythias of Omaha proved their valor. There are two Pythian lodges in Omaha; Western Star No. 1, which has that matchless Pythian leader, Robt. Johnson as Chancellor Commander and J. O. D. Newland as K. of R. & S.; Keystone No. 4, with Wm. Lewis, Chancellor Commander and Robt. Bryant, K. of R. & S. The Grand Chahcellor of Kansas was entertained by both lodges while in Omaha. G. C. Lewis met many of Omaha's prominent colored men, among whom were: Mr. John Wright, who owns and runs one of tee finest sample rooms in the West at 105 S. 12th st.; Mr. A. L. Jones, Pres. of the Waiters' Social Club; Mr. J. A. Burns, Sec. of the Waiters' Social Club; Mr. C. Robinson, Mgr. of the Waiters' Social Club; Mr. M. Delaney, Treas. of the Waiter' Social Club; Mr. Wm. Jockson, proprietor of a 5 chair barber shop 1313 Dodge st.; Mr. Link Corners, proprietor of a 3 chair barber shop, 1005 Capital st.; Dr. J. H. Hutten, one of the most prominent colored physician in Nebraska; J. C. Carr, one of Omaha's leading attorneys; T. P. Mahamett, City Inspector of Weights and Measures; Mr. Fred Smith, another of Omaha's coming attorneys; R. E. Clinch, proprietor of a fine shop at 10th & Jackson; F. L. Barnett, Mgr. and proprietor of the Omaha Progress, and also T. P. Mahamett' managing editor of the Omaha Enterprise, Omaha's two colored papers; Mr. Wm. Reece, proprietor of a 4 chair barber shop, 1124 Dodge st.; Mr. Jack Broomfield, p proprietor of a fine sample and billirrd room at 1124 Capital st. and Mr. Billie Grutchfield. In all, he had a grand time and Mr. Robt. Johnson and his Omaha friends will long be remembered for their hospitality. Mr. Johnson consented to help distribute the Searchlight among the residents of Omaha and all may look forward to see some interesting news from there in the future. Morning Star No.18 of Yale has sent in for the Searchlight. Always The Best, and Cooked Well MEALS 15cts C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas: Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only $15.00 To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo! On certain dates in June, July, August and September, RockIsland System Write for books entitled " Camping In Colorado " " Fishing In Colorado " AND " Under he Torqueise Sky " The Camping book tells how, where and at what cost parties of two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that delightful climate. E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. C. E. Bascome, D. P. A., Wichita. Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Toas Lodge No.10 KnightsofPythias 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. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of P. W, M. Hallum, Chan. Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 3 Friday night each month. ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C. Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R. of D. Meets 1st. and 8rd. Monday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F. & A.M. John T. Chinneth, W. M. W.H.A.Clark,Secretary. Meets 1st. and 8rd.Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2906, G. U. O. 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 Thursday afternoon, 2 pm B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas, Centropolis Hotel, 605 North Main Street, First Class Ledging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan 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. E. K. Knox will leave next Wednesday for Cherryvalle to visit relatives and friends, returning about September 1st. --- Local and Personal. GATHERED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE. READ THEM. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. Rev. A. C. Terrill is a man among men; he is a constant and unceasing hurch worker. He thoroughly understands. Wichita has certainly been benefited by his having lived here. Rev. having paid his church out of debt is now busily engaged preparing for the Annual Conference which will convene here on Sept. 15th and be in session one week and it may be said that this Conference meeting will be one long to be remembered. Miss Lula Parks left Friday for Ft. Scott, Ks., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Brown, for two weeks, afterwhich she will go to Jeffetson City, Mo., where she will reenter Lincoln Institute. Miss Parks will graduate from Lihcoln Institute at this term. The HUB Clothing Store at 114 N. Main will be opened for business the last of this week or the first of next. John E. Lewis aud Phillip Hyde left Suubay night for Kansas City. They will spend Monday in Kansas City and will leave Tuespay morning for Tobeka where they will attend the Northwestern Baptist Association next week. Mr. Geo. W. Orr, Sr., and Jas. Gardner started on o drive to Oklahoma Mondag. They go to look over the territory and will likely be gone a montd or more. Just think, the colored people of Wichita spend very near $100000 per year for necessities with various merchants, This ought to be an inducement for the merchants to "ad" in the colored paper. Don't you think so? Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Next to Eagle Office Mrs. E. Landrum, accompanied by her sister, Miss Sallie Rowles, spent r few days in Newton last week visiting Mrs. Chas. Miller. They were royally entertained by Mesdames Mayme Anderson, Joe Richman, Will Maloney and others. Many engagements could not be filled owing to their short stay in Newton. They say that the Newton people are just alright. Peoples' Hat Works. Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave. Ike Patton is now re-modeling his residence on N. Water and is adding a few more rooms. Ike is a goer and believes in keeping abreast of the times. The Western Negro Press Association will meet in Wichita in 1903. Mrs. I. J. Porter and Mrs. J. H. McCune gave a basket picnic Thursday. A fine time was had. The case State of Kansas vs Sam W. Jones, charged with forgery, which was set for preliminary hearing for Friday morning at 9:30 has been postponed till Tuesday morning at 9:0c, in the City Court. 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 - RENTALS 301 North Main Street Fletcher Block Phone 911 Home of the West Lodge No. 2906, G, U. O. O. F., met Tuesday night. Palestine Commandry No. 12 met Tuesday night. Rev. H. F. Frazier left Sunday to attend the Baptist Convention at Topeka, Ks. Mrs. M. M. Clark left Friday for Lost Springs, Ks. to spend a few weeks visiting. Miss Mattie Andrews, who has been quite sick, is fast improving. She is missed very much in the A. M. E, church choir. Rev. J. H. Vanlue was in the city last week for a short visit with his family. Rev. B. Morris left Monday for Topeka to attend the North Western Baptist Association. Look out for the big opening of the HUB Clothing Store, 114 N Main st. Miss Lucy Clark left Monday for St. Joe, Mo. to visit her aunt. Misses Anna and Lillian Orr left Monday to spend a few weeks in Pueblo, Colo. Orange Thompson doesn't seem to improve very much. Miss Spicey Miller has been on the sick list but is now able to be out. Miss Lula Bradford is still on the sick list. The HUB Clothing Store will offer an attraction to buyers the last of this week or the first of next. Wichita seems to have moro sick people this summer than ever. Our collector seems to have an awful hard time getting what is due us, Pay up promptly and you will get along alright with him. The people of Wichita are doing a great deal of building this season and much of it is being done by colored people. 177 Are Receiving We are daily receiving new Fall and Winter Woolens of the latest novelties in Scotch Worsted and Coronation Suiting. Call and see my line as they are just the thing for the coming Season. The Peerless Tailor 508 East Douglas ave. 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 Kansas and the Indian Territory, and hundreds of other industrial places of interest and profit to the home-seeker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND Monte Né TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA EAST-BOUND 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 pm 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 3:10 pm Meteor Leaves St, Louis 2:30 pm Leaves Memphis 9:15 am Arrives Wichita 8:25 am Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change For reliable information as to rates, 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. 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Write your name and address plainly. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY beginning Chair Cars on all trains SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor.Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for reliable information relative to Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. A. Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large in voice of Men's Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of "Colonials" the proper thing and latest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main M. B. Call On Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sewing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or anything you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main every evening—stop by when wanting either Bring us your job work, We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. 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, Salima, Puabo, Denver 5.00 am For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.40 am Arrives Daily Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville 4.50 pm From St. Louis 2.35 pm From Kan, City and St. Louis 7.05 am From Denver, Pneble, Salina, and Geneseo 11.25 am From Hutchinson 4.00 pm From Hutchinson and Geneseo 9.25 pm From Anthony, Conway Springs 4.40 pm From Kiowa, Anthony and Con- way Springs 9.05 pm WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday 11.00 am No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 473, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R. WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. 7.00 am No. 8, 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 FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-western 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 8.90 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 — The Baptist Central Association convened here Aug. 4th with 76 delegates and messengerz present. The Sunday school work was done satisfactory and with credit to all represeutatives. The spirit that existed will long be remembered and no pains was spared by the president, Mrs. E. Woolen, of Ottawa, of imparting her ability of conducting the work. She was again unanimously elected for another yr. At 7:30 Monday evening a program, consisting of recitations, papers, orations and music by Iola chorus, was rendered which was of much interest to all. Last of the the program but not least was the president's annual address which was very interesting. Col. $36. Preaching 8:15 by Rev. H. W. Scott, of Garnet, Ks. At 2:30 p. m. Tuesday the president, Mrs. G. W. Hubbard of Kans. City, opened the Home Mission Circle. The roll was called and all marked present. Reports of missions were read and accepted. The president was're-elected. The discussion on card parties, dancing and wine parties proved them to be abruptions to religion. A program, consisting of solos, papers and music by Iola chorus, was rendered at 7:30. Se mon at 8:15 py Rev. Howard of Mound City. Col. $44.10. At 2 p.m. Wednesday the Ministers' and Deacons' Uninn convened with Rev. G. W. Watson in the chair. Reports were read and adopted. The most interesting feature was the discussion of the deacons' duty to churches. Rev. A. Fairfax preached an able sermon to the union of all showing the lack of interest and ability to be prosperous in gospel work. Col. $25.65. On Thursday the association proper convened with the Mod. Rev. A. Fairfax presiding. All the members and delegates being present at roll call. All had been spared by the amaculative hand of Providence to be present another association. All business was of importance and religiously transacted. The welcome address was ably delivered by Miss Stella Coker, a graduate of our High School class 1901. Response by Miss Josie Martin, of Garnett. Duett by Mrs. Wooten, of Ottawa, and Rev. Henry, of Baldwin. Sermon by Rev. E. A. Wilson of Kansas City. Adjourned to meet 9 o'clock Friday morning. Association convened at 9 a.m. Friday morning and proceeded to business. Discussion on various topics was settled after some debate and the meeting was adjourned till 2 p. m. when the reports of the committees were read and adopted. At 7:30 a grand program was rendered. At 8:00 a sermon by Rev. Thomas, of Salina. Saturday afternoon unfinished business was taken up and finished. Collection during the association.— Church, $116.63 Women's Mission, 44.10 Sunday school, 36.60 Ministers' & Deacons' Union, 25.65 Total, $221.98 Sunday 11 a. m; song by choir; prayer by Rev. E. A. Wilson; sermon by Rev. H. M. Copeland. Collection $5.00. Afternoon service. Song by choir; prayer by Rev. G. W. Woster; address "Why we should go to Africa" by Rev. Hampton; address, "Why we should stay in America", by Rev. H. M. Copeland; paper by T. W. Green, Jr.; address, "The Busy side of the Race", by Rev. G. S. Hayle; recitation, "The Negro in it", by Miss Stella Coker; address, "The Race Problem", by Rev. A. Fairfax; Sermon by Rev. Teal. Collection $9,60 Service at 7:30. Song by choir; sermon by Rev. Fairfax; recitation by Miss Peak of Paola. Next was a resolution of thanks and gratitude was read and adopted. Col. $9.60. Mrs. Archie Brown came up from Winfield for a short visit with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Walton. The 2nd Baptist church and friends entertained over one hundred delegates during the association. IOLA. KANSAS. Club No. 1 gave 3 entertainments during the association and had great success. A great many came ud from Chanute to attend service Sunday. The Jolly club entertained on Saturday evening some of the delegates who had not returned to their homes. Members of the Sprig of Myrtle K. P. Lodge, No. 22, are requested to meet next Friday night at the G. A. R. Hall Aug, 15. The Tabernacle will give a box social at the A. M. E. church next Saturday 16. Mrs. R. M. Veruon and two daughters, Rosa and Luvinia, came from Lamar, Mo. to visit the association and returned to their home Aug. 11. Rev. T. W. Green has resigned as pastor from the 2nd Baptist church. We ask that those desri- ing to aspire for the pastorship communicate with A. Woodard. We are glad oo hear of Mrs, J. W. Wooards improvement. Mr. Jim Allen C, C. of Sprig of Myrtle returned from the Grand Lodge which convened at Pittsburg. He was highly pleased with the grandness of the session and the election of officers. We are glad Iola lodge was not forgot'en. Boys, look out for us. Mr. Kirkby shot and killed his son. He was bound over under a $2500 bond. Dr, H. L. Hendricks has moved his office to his own building. He has one of the nicest offices in town. I wish to say that I will be around to see all subscribers of the Searchlight; so please be ready to pay your back subscription. Please leave news at my home, 124 Campbell. E. G. Greenr. ABILENE. KANSAS Miss Metta Cox, of Salina, was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Misses Hallie Hampton Carrie McReynolds, and Mr. S. Hampton and wife left Tuesday morning for Topeka. Mr. William Hampton returned from the association at Iola Monday. Mr. L. Williams was here visiting home a few days this week. Rev. Cox, of Salina, filled his regular stand in this city Sunday. CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS John Young made a flying trip to Oswego Saturday. E. Landis passed through Saturday night enroute to Oswego to attend the reunion. Lou Rogers arrived Sunday morning from a wild goose chase. Ask Mrs. Surveyor if any body was made glad. Ben Reed left Monday for Oswego to be gone several days. Frank Thomas came in from Os- CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas. LORD' DAY. 10:30 a. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting 11:00 a. m. Preaching. 2:00 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. ' UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. ' --- --- IMBODEN'S.... IMPERIAL FJ.C. BREAKFA and you will LO AT YOUR GROCERS. WICHITA TRU — MNFACTU SAMPLE TRU Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bag Dresser Trunks — REPAIRING M 507 East Douglas Ave Second T Pleases all GOOD Brea as snow. FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. BROCERS. IMBODEN MILLING CO. WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATH K DONE --- Second To None Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers!--{It is whit as snow. TRYIT. SOTTO WEISS Agent J, H. Wildin, All Flavors Of Ice Cream FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 3.0 East Douglas Ave., Wiehita, Kan Bear in Mind FLOUR GRAIN FLOUR COPYRIGHT L. S. NAFTSGER, President. E. R. POWELL, Vice Presiden J. M. MOORE, Cashier. Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $87,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00 UNITED STATES' DEPOSITORY. DIRECTORS W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, E. R. Powell, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS VIA THE FRISCO FAMOUS HEALTH & PLEASURE RESORT. in the rugged, pine clad OZARK MOUNTAINS $1.00 for the round trip, tickets on sale every day, good to return any time within three mo hsfrom date of sale. City Ticket Office Corner Main and Douglas Ave. J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn, City Ticket Agent, Div. Pass, Agen Wichita, Kansas. PAY US PLEASE Henry Thompson is now collector for the Searchlight and will take great pleasure in calling to see all who owe us anything. He will be at your house if he has not already cailed. Please pay him what you owe. Sunday was an ideal cool autumn day. OUR AND FAST FOOD LOVE good eating. IMBODEN MILLING CO. UNK FACTORY FURNERS OF — INKS & CASES ings, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and is Made To Order NEATLY DONE — e., Phone 267 To None head makers!—'It is whit RYJT. GOTTO WEISS, Agent. 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. PEERLESS RINCESS 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, 6081 E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office. Every Negro should have a winchester and a good reveler in his home for self protection. He should know how and have the nerve to use it. It will solve the "race problem" quicker than all else HOUCK Hardware Store Building Hardware Garland and 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. Dorchester Ave. Phone 357. PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159. N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS. Props. Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 6081 1/2 East Douglas Ave., John E. Lewis, Prop. Defiance Starch i+ guaranteed big- igect and best or msuey refunded. 16 sounves, 10 cents. Try it now. Before some preachers condemn a sin ‘they investigate its financial standing. e GOOD ‘HOUSEKEEPERS jee tho best. ‘hats why they buy Ret Gross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, S cents. ‘Tt yon would make a woman angry ‘abuse her physician. ‘Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurso 4m the Children’s Home in Now York. Cures Foveristness, Bad Stomach, Teothing Dis orders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms, Over 30,000 cestimonials. ‘Atal druggists, 25. Sample FREE. Ad- dress Allen 8. Olmsted, Leitoy, N. Y. Importunity is simply holding on till you get what you want. Rinse ik Manik Sunirutnee From July 26th to August 20th the Great Northern Raliway” will sell, harvest ex- Gursion tickets at rate of $5.0 for cach Berean. parties, Gf ive, or, more, from Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and. West Superior, and 4.0" from” Chlcago. “to Boles on Great” Northern, Railway in innesota, North and South Dakota. ‘Also on game dates tickets to all points ‘on their line. in Minnesota west of Sauk Gentre and Benson, and in North Dako fa east of Minot, at following rates for fach person, in parties of five or more: Brom, bioug, City tay and) Yanicton, 00; from Sloux Falls. $7.90 Picketa and, informaiton from all, rall way Ucket agents, or upon application to F.‘Whitney G. P&T. A. St. Paul, BMinn., or Max Bass, G. 1 A., B08. Clark st, Ghicago, Il. Candor compels some men to admit that they are above the average. You never hear uny one complain about “Defiance Starch.” ‘There is none to equal it in quality and quan. tity, 16 ounces, 10 cents, ‘Try it now and save your money. Awise man never gives advice until ha is asked. From the Treasurer of tho Young People’s Christian Tem- paaiee Association, Elizabeth ‘aino, Fond du Lac, Wis, “Dear Mns. Pixcuaw:—I want to fell you and all the young ladies of the country, how grateful I am to you for all the benefits I have received from oan Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vege- table Compound. | suffered for Wns UE NP aa ev (1) pipe as, VA “Semen “agree, \\\ ( sd eee }\ \ f Sa me}? \ eyes 1/1 Kas ORS — oa) oO leg eight months from suppressed men- struation, and it effected my entire system until I became weak and debil- ftated, and at times felt that I had a hundred achics in as many places, T ‘only used the Compound for a few weeks, but it wrought a chunge in me which’ felt from the very beginning. have been very regular since, have no pains, and find that my entire body is ‘as if it was renewed. I gladly recom- mend Lydia E, Pinkham’s Vege- table Compound. to everybody.’ ‘Miss Eizaneru Carve, 69 W. Division &t., Fond du Lac, Wis.—$5000 forfelt aabose testimonial 13 not genuine, "At such o time the greatest aid to ature is Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. it prepares the young system for the coming change, and is the surest reliance for ‘woman's ills of every nature. Mrs. Pinkham invites all young women who are ill to ‘write her for free advico, Ad dress Lynn, Mass. RA CAN’T Ae TOUCH US| Jif iy tee mamsrho wears a Sey SAWYER’S RSKUA! EXCELSIOR x ate, BRAND pen Suits and PK. wees, NEI, eau SSSR! mane jard’s Big Bargaln Book ards off high prices, by holesaling goods to all. ff orth a dollar. i Ul save you many dollars. sind chance, oes, as fl SONATE ase work oe aren e CHICAGO ‘The house that tells the truth. Siermest qumaeianss = sass must be decorated with ALABASTINE to insure health and permanent satis faction. Write forfree suggestions by our artists, Buy only in packages prop erly labeled “‘Alabastine.”? ALABASTINE COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Not Necessary. A golfer who was loafing around a clubhouse on the off chance of getting @ game espled a man who seemed to be in a similar plight. He sought out his caddie and took him into a corner. “How does he play?* he asked the laa. “Not worth a hang,” was the prompt reply. “Then I'll have to sive him something if F play him.” “You'll not need to do anything of the kind,” replied the eaddie. Some men get up with the lari: while others want a swallow the first thing in the morning. Sight of the Caterpillar. A caterpillar cannot see more than a centimeter ahead; that is to say, less than two-fifths of an inch. The hairs on the body are sald to be of as much use es its eyes in letting it know what 1s going on around. Pigo's Cure for Consuraption 1s an tntalltble medicine for coughs and eolds.—N. W. SAMUAy Ocean Grove, N. Ju, Feb. 1%, 1900, When a bachelor girl finally marries she generally picks out an old maid man. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Defi ance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say they cannot eoll any other starch, In Dresden, where they do some things better than in some other places, there is a tax of a mark on every cat. As a result of this impo- sition the homeless animals were gathered and extinguished. In the first year of the tax 10,000 cats were killed. It would be of use and inter- est to learn if any corresponding in- croase of rats and mice occurred. If s0, it would be better to allow cats to come in free of duty and license the mice, WHY IT 1S THE BEST .s because made by an entirely differs ent process. Defiance Starch is unlike any other, better and one-third more for 10 cents. For the Elephant Hunt. ‘Two hundred native beaters are be- ing brought from eastern Bengal to assist at the elephant hunt in Mysore, which is being arranged for Lord Cur- zon, on the occasion of the installa- tion of the young maharajah in Au gust. ew Rates 40. the Red River Valley: From July 26th to August 20th the Great Northern Railway will sell harvest excursion Uckets at Tate of $0) for each Beran ln parties of five or more, {rom . Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and West Superior, and $12.0). from. Chicago, to points "on "Great Northern Raliway in Ninnesota, North and South Dakota. ‘Algo on same dates tickets to-all_ points on their line in Minnesota. west. of Sauk Contre ‘and Benson, and in ‘North, Dako- ta'east ‘of Minot, at following rates for Each person in parties. of “ve or more: from? Sioux.” City, “Ta, and Yankton, $8.00; trom Sloux Falls, $1.5), ‘icketa and information from all ral. way ticket agents, of upon application to Ey Whitney G: Pe 2°, "AP Se Paul Minn. or Max Bass, G. 1, A., 20 8. Clark st, Chicago, 1. Why It is Cool Near Trees. It is not shade alone that makes {t cooler under a tree in summer. The coolness of the tree itself helps, for its temperature is about 45 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, as that of the human body is a fraction more than 98 degrees. So a clump of trees cools the air as a piece of ice cools the water in a pitcher. Fame Spoiled His Practice. ‘The famous surgeon, Sir Henry ‘Thompson, was called in early in his career to perform an operation on the King of the Belgians. This brought him a title and fame, but, says he, “though it made my fortune, it spoiled my practice, for I was in: undated with applications for similar operations, and henceforth could dd little else.” Thirteen on a Quarter. The commonest of all our silver coins is the 25-cent piece. In the words “quarter dollar” are thirteen letters. “E pluribus unum” contains thirteen letters. In the tail of the eagle are thirteen feathers and in the shield are thirteen Ines. There are thirteen stars and thirteen arrow: heads, and if you examine the bird through a miscroscope you will find ‘thirteen feathers in its wing. What a Good Name Does. Chicago, Il., Aug. 11th.—Mr. Vahl- berg of 222 South Peoria St. this city, had for years been an invalid with liver complaint and kidney trou- ble which was fast hastening him to the grave. The Doctors gave him up and his friends and neighbors all de- clared he could not live. His brother came from Minneapolis to see him before he died and in- quired if he had tried Dodd’s Kidney Pills. ‘On being told that this remedy nad not been used he went out at once and bought a box, feeling satisfied from what he knew of Dodd’s Kidney Pills and the noble work they had been doing in Minnesota, that thoy would save his brother's life. The first two days Mr. Vahlberg seemed to grow worse, but after that he gradually improved under the treatment and was soon restored to complete good health. ‘glinch Wee tcen Mee Olina Dress designing is becoming quite an intellectual pursuit, I heard the other day that one of the great Paris: jan dress designers had been travel ing in the East to get fresh inspira tion, whilo it is well known that the picture galleries of Paris are haunted by the model-making fraternity, an¢ old books with priuts and plates o the eighteenth and the beginning o the nineteenth century are quite at 1 premium in the old bookshops and thé pookstalls of Paris—Gentlewoman. ei Hl ‘Ge tearm Ire ae | i in hy vt 4 A SS f Fi oy) Syrup,of Figs Bh 1s ,. 4 1) the best family laxative A It is pure. i ijl] It is gentle. | I] tis pleasant. ss ill It is efficacious, WW : Ij It is not expensive. Hi Ea [| 10is good for children, Fl u | It is excellent for ladies, a "WW It is convenient for business men, = ‘ It is perfectly safe under all circumstances, 4 | | H Its used by millions of families the world over. Ey ail | Te stands highest, asa laxative, with physicians. lll. Ifyou use it you have the best laxative the world produces. u _ SS ‘The uses of adversity may be sweet but it is apt to sour a man’s disposi- tion. ‘ani lite eee a a For children teething, softens the gums, reduces fn fammatioa,allays pula, cures wind colle. 250 abottle. A digamist is a man with more wives than brains. To Cure a Cold in One aay. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AN druggistsrefund moneyif itfailsto.cure. 25c. ‘The clock never strikes for shorter hours. DON'T SPOIT, YOUR CLOTHES, Use Red Cross Ball Bluo and keep them white as sno. All grocors. Se. a package. The average historical novel can make history look: like 30 cents. WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS ~ he does not have Defiance Starch, you may be sure he is afraid to keep it un- til his stock of 12.02. packages are sold. Defiance Starch is not only better than any Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 oz to the package and sella for same money as 12 oz. brands. The difference between a position and a job depends on the point of view. ee ‘We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any sgncof Catarrh unt cuanot be cured by Hall's tarrh Cure: fF. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known FJ. Cohenéy' for the last 16 years and believe hin perfectly honorable in all business transactions thd fnancatiy apie to carry out any obliga Hons made by thelr frm, ‘West & Truax, Wholesale sts, Toledo. oN alate, icunen © Marvia, Wholosats Druggists, ledo, Onto. Hall's Catareh Cure fs taken internally, act- Ing directly upon tho blood and mucous surtaces of tue system Testimontals sent free rict oper dottia _ Sold by all druggists ‘Hall's Famiie Pills are the best Many a fellow has gotten a bad fall from the tree of knowledge. Splendid Opportunity to Visit Red River Valley. From July 26th to August 20th the Great Northern Rallway will sell harvest excursion tickets at Fate of $5.00 for each Beregn im, parties of ve or more. from "Paul, Afinnenpolls, Dulutn and Wea Superior, ‘and "$1.09 "trom “ Clcago, “to ppints'éa “Great Northern “Raliway tn Minnesota, North and South Dakota. ‘Also-on same dates tickets to all points on their line in Minnesota west of Sauk Centre and Benson, and in North Dako- ta cast of Minot, at following rates for tach perton, in parties of Ave or more: Brom Sioux "cht. jin and Yankton, fs.00; from Sioux Iills, ¥7.50, Tickets and informaiton ‘from ait rat way Ucket agents, or upon nto BY. Whitney. G: Pen Re Se Pauk Minn, or Max Bass, G. 1. A., 2208. Clark st, Chicago, Ih, No man becomes a jail bird just for a lark. 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-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 ears. 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, . C. Towssesn, LR.SHERWIN, GPa TA, P&T. Agt. St. Louis, Mo. Mo. Pae. Ry., Wichita. Kas. Hamicted vit! Thompson’s Eye Water | to Kansas City to see the Priests of ’al- | las parade, night of October 7. More ‘| wonders in an hour than you have dreamed of in your whole, dog-goned. | lite. || REDUCED RATES ON ALL RAILROADS: gee Foe pe gt i : 4 _-PISO’S CURE*FOR | Bal eae Sich tet haces Gea’ ae il | Fee ratte, Cod by drugs iS Wf CONSUMPTION. % a Kae Uae > CULT i y IKE G3 4 i 1, \ Every tidy housekeeper appreciates nicely starched ‘clothes and linens, No starch under the sun gives ff 60 good a finish as Defiance Starch. It is absolutely free of the chemicals which other starches contain. It ‘never sticks to the iron ‘or causes the clothes to break. It does not rot them. For 10 cents you get 16 ounces of_the best starch that can be made Get Defiance. fi THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., " OMAHA, NEB. ¥ Ladies Onan Wear Shoes Onesizeamaller after using Allen's Foot- Ease, powder. It makes tight or new shoeseasy. Cures swollen, hot,sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and unions. All druggists and shoe stores, 250, Trial package FRED by mail. Aé- dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. ¥. Some people run into debt; others are pushed in. ence ian a Ha irk Not infrequently a young woman finds it necessary to launder a shirt waist at home for some emergency when the laundryman or the home ser- vant cannot do it. Hence these direc- tlons for ironing the waist: To iroz summer shirt waists so that they will look like new it is needful to have them starched evenly with Defiance starch, then made perfectly smoot and rolled tight in a damp cloth, to be laid away two or three hours. When froning have a bowl of water aad a clean piece of muslin beside the iron- {ng board. Have your tron hot, hut not sufficiently so to scorch, and abso: lutely clean. Begin by troning the ‘back, then the front, sides and the sleeves, followed by the neckband and ‘the cuffs. When wrinkles appear ap ply the damp éloth and remove them ‘Always fron from the top of the wails to the bottom. If there are plaits tr the front fron 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 walst {: froned {t should be well aired by the fire or in the sun before it is folded and put away, ays the Philadelphia Inquirer, | “] | }] JEFFRIES WINS ! wears. Sefeaenieey Be Heary-woighe Fighurts nad conteie, By W avomrox big book, 61/28; ageatsal2 dally ;bot fella betieerue; ei pictoransoutatand stirs Wont" Acents wanted hands eet e-chenge I GAN SELL YOUR PROPERTY or BUSINESS no matter whatitisor where located., Tf you want to Bay, There what you want. "No deal too {ange or too fll ‘Money seat to your bank. 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NO MON YEARS ESTABLISHED Becta Race toc praia Teer ies and Does Greer ed meted omepust soem cs wen sate er spect | DRS. THORNTON & MINOR, 1090 Oak Sta Kanes C0. Me ca as ——$—$—_—— $$ y ACO: DON'T STOP TOBAGGO ¢ Suddenly. It inlures the nervous system to do so. Use BACO-CURO = ry and it will tell you when to stop as it takes away the desire “or tobac°? You have no right to ruin your health, spoil your digestion and poiso# ] your bresth byusing the filthy woed, 'A guarantee in each box. Prit ‘$1.00 per box, or three boxes for $2.50, with guarantee to cure o# ae ‘At all good Druggists or direct from us, Write for free booklet. [EUREKA CHEMICAL CO., = La Crosse, Wis Low Rates to Minnesota and North Dakota. rom suiy sin fo, Aura gH, the Great Northern Railway will sell harvest excursion tickets at rate of $5.00 for each Sea eles ef te oon, Gt eet sRisapsln Sulu and, Wert Sepeaen ‘and $13.00 ‘from Chicago, to San, Obed Northern. Ral In trtal on rene Northern, Balin’ fanenote, Nort, 20 euets DA Soins Saree ts See un, Meee “Wort oako= okt staat antic "ARS Ge more saree Dern afer tar? Vankoe $2.00; from Sioux Falls, $7.60, na peste eon atl ean ere ame see aipliation © ay Haket agence: oF wren apPlsation ip Se ee Ga ks te Chat DR. J.C, BROWN, Preece rintetco Sines Ce ae VAY sees Bend tor" treo. vooktet In a dainty litle booklet, 25 out of some soc0 bright boys cell in their own way ust how.cbey have made a success of selling THE SATURDAY’ .) EVENING POST <p. Pictures of the boys— | [Exe] aia letters teling how they ise. built up a paying. busi ee ness outside of sciool | == ime hours, Interesting: (Mm) igh Eat stories of real business bie tact, les We will furnish: you: with, : ‘Ten Copies the frat weck Free ; of Charge, to.be soldat Five Cents.a Copy; you cxn tien fi B send usthe wholesale pricefor {aM 5 many as you find you cam sellthenext week, It youwaut totry it, address 5 Bors! Derannerst ‘The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia _ J. H. TURNER WHOLESALE HAY, 3:2" 2s thn gga ee Pen ease Gok "- SORES.ULCERS pL siesta ca SLICKERS) WHY TORS Fay See<i on Bere | FES BRNO COURSE i | i THE STANDARD 3200 Of \ W WATERPROOF HY Lg OILED CLOTHING id YOU,HAVE ALWAYS BOUgy Bt fed Made in black or yellow chal of the best materials ang Pea Na sold with our warrant by reliable dealers everyuser A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MASS ESTABLISHED 1856, . 4T EDUCATIONAL, pee ONATS x —S= =a - ast ris 2 one DOES Pe yas Pe ee) ieee a Seay ashen? SS Ey 5 ee, a phi : = Ree ee FULL COURSES IN Gasser, ty eee eee ee eee cae as Posteineee orcas fe ee cos Igloo alates eho bar a ecalibe at tee atts Ee ees tees inn BST aie caanacea chacra wm Bera eecenen scanned Te felons are eaten nua sanee ee cera mececas es at Eawend’e Tce above nner a cette cere ae aber Your eur open Septet cibogue eee taser etree, Adsteee ec Prediea ST. MARY'S ACADEMY, NOTRE DAME, INDIANA. Ove mito wert of the Universtty of Notre Dasa) ‘Thorough English and Olassleat Education including Greels Latin, French and Germs 0 completing the fut course of stules, siolsee Fecrlve the Regular Collegiate Degrees, ‘The Conservatory of Musle ts coudveretox xg plan of the best Clasaleal Conservator rope, ‘The Art Department {s modelled after the best Art Schouisof Bnrope, ‘Preparatory and Mini Departments, Ps pils ate. bere ‘arefalyprepated for te Ac. jomloand Advanond Courses. Gymnasium der direction of Graduate of Boston Soratl School of Gymmasties. ‘Bookkeeping, Puosor Faphy and tyevriting extra. “Every iiriiyat Heiney Needlework taught. For catalogue se DIRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY, St. Mary's Academy. Notro Dame P.O, Int. Attend School Cheaper %x <yisri2g,2mns® tiara, Amerionn Gobool & College Agency, Unicare, BROWNS BUSINESS COLLEt feagrpy, Stata, Bokkeesing. 2088, Fass Gy Ae ON EK ‘KANSAS OITY, 0. Catalogue 8, free. | fn the Souruwesr iy the Springheld Normal Sooo! and Businecs Colloge.... Lite Scholarship 825.00. Not agraduate oa ‘Of situation, Satisfaction guaranteed, J. A. TAYLOR, President SPRINGFIELD. MO.