Wichita Searchlight

4TH YEAR. YOU CAN A NEGRO PATRIOTI Notable among the colored heroes of the revolution was brave Austin Dapney of of Georgia. (His owner bravenly refused to shoulder a flint lock, but the Negro offered to enlist, and, after some discussion, the of ficeas enrolled him. He was one of the heroic band who faced the charge of the Seventy-first Highland regiment at Blackstock's farm, a durned the crack troops of Europe in open field with rifle and musket against the bayonet, and at Kettle Creek Dabuey was severely wounded. After the war he was pensioned by the United States government and received grants of land from Georgia. For gallant service in the field he was freed by an act of the state legislature and his value paid from the public funds. Grateful to the white family who nursed him when wounded, he earned money to educate their eldest son, and wept with joy when the youth was admitted to the bar. Riding into Savannah to draw his pension he humbly fell to the rear of the white men he bore company. Gov. Jas. Jackson, himself the owner of many slaves saw Dadney, rushed out shook his companion in arms by the hand and had him lodged in his "quarters", or row of houses where the servants lived.—Leslie's Monthly. FORUM LITERARY The Forum Literary Society met at the 2nd Baptist church Wednesday night and organized for the enning season by electing the following officers:— W. N. Miller, Pres. W. R. Walker, V. Pres. Miss Blanch Alexander, Sec. Miss Susie Kyle, Asst. Sec. Mrs Lucy Anderson, Treas. E. T. Summytt, critic Miss Sallie Rawles, organist The following committees were appointed:— S. E. Patton E. T. Summmytt Miss Susie Kyle. Program J. L. Harper Miss Sallie Rawles Rev. H. V. Plammer Mrs. S. E. Patton Mrs. Lucy Anderson Membership Mrs. H. W. James Mrs. A. M. Morris Mrs. J. H. Phelps Alonzo Miller. The committee on program submitted the following program for next Wednesday night:— PROGRAM Invocation Reading of minutes 1. Duett, Mrs. H. W. James and Mrs. Lucy Anderson, 2. Recitation, Miss Ida Hill Singing 3. Oration, B. M. Crawford 4. Vocal solo, Mrs. M. E. Carr Singing. 5. Paper, Mrs. Bowers 6. Duet', Misses Daisy and Carrie Bradford. Singing 7. Recitation, Miss Ethel Simpson 8. Report of Critic. The organization of the Forum Literary society was, indeed, a healthy one and it seems that it is destined to be one of the best ever or organized. Every one took hold with a vim and seemed much interested. One of the main features of the society meeting each week will be the report os the critic. The society made a good selection in the person of Mr. E. Thaddeus Summytt, who we believe, will do credit to that position. The society will have discussion and papers specially prepared for the position. The society will have discussion and papers specially prepared for the occasion There were more than 26 members joined at the meeting Wednesday night. The next meeting will be at the 2nd Baptist cearch next Monday night, Nov. 19th at 8 p.m. CHEAP RATES FOR HOMESEEKERS The Rock Islsnd System announces a new series of Homeseekers' Excursion rates. November 4th and 18th, the Rock Island System will sell round trip tickets to points in Oklahoma, Indian Territory, New Mexico, Texas, in fact to nearly every point south and southwest at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Return limit 21 days. Stop overs allowed. If you are contemplating a change of location or want to buy land where it is good and cheap, these excursions offer the best possible opportunity. See the nearest Rock Island Tick et Agent and get full information or apply to E. W. Thompson Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oystern WICHITA, KANSAS NOV 15,1902. When Columbia university opened for the fall term there sat in the freshman class a dark skinned, rather slight and wholly modest youth who has come farther to make Columbia his alma mater than any other student there. He has planned for himself a seven years' course. After that he is going to England with a Cecil Rhodes scholarship, he hopes—to add still another degree to the two he expects to earn here. He signs his name Pixley I. Seme but if he wrote it among his own people it would be Pixley ka' Isaka Seme. The last word is pronounced as if it were French. The "ka'" simply means "junior." His home is in Natal, South Africa, and he is a Zulu, the race whose armies swept conquering oveldt, never faltering and never turning back till they met the white man with his machine guns and bullets that kill a mile away. DEPLORABLE It is, indeed, a sad state to view, when one permits himself to look about him and see the unsettled; the disunited and disorderly condition of the coming Negro race. It is a conition and not a theory which confronts thi Negro race of today. Why attempt to hide the true conditions further? Why keep it concealed? Is it not better that the true faults and short-comings of the race be made known and then help to rectify them, than to place a false phase on the conditions existing and permit the race to continue in its unbroken line? The truth is the light; and though it may be hid for awhile, yet, some day it must and will come forth. To see the present Negro race each man arrayed against his fellow man; to see lack of cofidence, one in the other, on the ascendancy, is, to say little, heaat-rendering to those who may indeed have the race interests at heart. The fault is with the race. We should cease blaming any other class of men with our misgivings and short-comings until we, at least, can understand each other. It's an old adage, and true, that, "A house divided against its self cannot stand" and as this is true in that regard, may we be permitted to apply it equally to a race. Can any one hope for any race to accomplish great deeds, when the race itself is divided? No! No!! far from it. The Negro race must ere long, learn, as other races learned that great things are only accomplished by a concentration of effort. No people can ever be truly great as a people, as long as envy and strife abound therein. It is as impossible for all men to be on a level in a rae, as it is impossible for all the water in the sea to stand at the top. The Negro race must learn that some one must sponsor their cause and they must learn to have a sponsor. The grumbler, the fault-finder, the "tickey man" and the feilow who can see no good in his fellow man, must, ere long, take his place among the "things" of the past, How beautiful and bright would this race be if they would learn to dwell together in unity, peace and harmony. Littie things of no use to any creature must give way to the more noble and grand ideas of race elevation. The "if I can't you sha'n't" man must lose his footing. He is a stumbling block in the way of the race. May God grant the day to soon come when the American Negro will present a solid and united front. Great then will be their achievements. HOW STRANGE. In nine cases out of ten now-a-days, where lynchings occur, it is alwaas a Negro charged with having outraged and killed some white woman, hence, by a hostile and infuriated mob, he is taken without any chance whatever to defend himself and swung to a limb and his body riddled with bullets or burned at the stake. By this speedy method of punishment we believe there are many innocent Negroes who suffer death. We believe in law and order, and believe that every rapist be he white or black should be brought to justice, and the law given a chance to render its verdict rather than a mob of men. When we ask ourselves the question how easy it is for a white man to black his face, or put on a false face the color of some Negro and commit one of these outrageous crimes? And, the first Negro that is presented for identification, be he ever so innocent usually has the penlty to pay, and too at the hands of a mob that knows but very little about the nature of the crimes. God speed the time when mob violence will cease, and that law and order may prevail throughout the entire country. The Associated Press is authorized to say that the reports so persistently circulated to the effect that the wife and daughter of former Attorney General Griggs have become Christian Scientists are pure fiction. THE PASSWORD. (From the Philadelphia Ledger.) Booker T. Washington recently told a gathering of Negroes that one of the great faults with the race was a disposition to exhbit knowledge under any and all circumstances, and asserted that, until the Negro learne not to display his vanity, he was useless in any confidential capacity. By way of illustration, he told a story which, he said, might be or might not be carocryphal, but which was good enough to be true. Gen. Sherman had been told that the soldiers of a Negro regiment in his command were very lax when on sentry duty, and showed a fondness for passing doubtful persons through the lines just to indulge their power to do so. To ascertain if this were a, he muffled himself' one night in a cloak, and tried to get past a black sentry. After the "Who goes there?" the "A friend," and the "Advance, friend, and give the countersign," had been exchanged, Sherman replied: "Roxbury!" No, sah!" wae the polite but firm response. "No, sah!" "Charleston!" Sherman next tried! "No, sah! No, sah!" said the Negro, determinedly. Then he added; "Now seea heae—yo' can go fru th' whole blamed joggrafy; but Massa Sherman he done say that no body can get pas' me wifout saying 'Cambridge!'" The Negro should have one home, one fireside one family altar. It is true that the old regime endorsed and encouraged a plurality of wives, but now all men everywhere should "forsake all others and cleave to the wife of his bosom." There is no surer indication of the disintegration of a nation than when there is laxity of fidelity in the home. Look back in the annals of history and you will find the statement verified. A man should respect the sanctity of another's home with the feelings of respect as he would demand for his own, for the protection of his own and daughter and whether he realizes it or not, with the same measure he meets it will be measured to him again.—Exchange. Brailschis 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Always Reliable NO 25 THE YOUNG BUSINESS MAN. We are living in a keenly strenuous and competitive age. Business men are needed now as never before, they are in demand everywhere, and before we can secure these places, it behooves us to get the best highest equipment. The facts of history and mathematics may crumble beneath you.young man,but the supreme gift of education,a larger, richer and more beautiful life,will live forever. "It is not so much what you seem to the world to be, but rather what the world and human life seem to you to be." For men great and small, victory hastens toward defeat when the inner light begini to fail Again what you need in business,young men,is tact. Tact sometimes triumphs over even genius itself. One of Napoleon's marshals knew more about military tactics than did the great general himself,but he did not have the tithes of Napoleon's tact. Tact is one of the greatest aids to success in life and the young man or woman who is not so fortunate as to possess it naturally should cultivate it. As a friend-winner it is most valuable. To all young hearts standing upon life's threshold, whose feet will soon stand within the greatest century that will have ever passed over our earth there comes a reflection that victory and happiness more swiftly toward sorrow and defeat for him in whom tact has failed. Earth's greatest tragedy is the tragedy of those who are wanting in business tact. Pathetic indeed is the story of the young business men. Tact crowns man king. Talent is no match for tact we see its failure everywhere. Go forth and win business confidence. To have nothing is not poverty. Whoever uplifts rare education and business tact is rich though he die penniless and future generations will erect his monument. NOT WILLING TO OBEY. The separate street car law which went into effect in New Orleans a few days ago is being enforced with great difficulty. When the cars are crowded the white people occupy the Negro department regardless of the law. The white men make the laws but are not willing to obey them. The Negro has assumed an arbitrary mood too long for his own benefit. It is time he was casting about for a more effective method of securing his rights. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kaucas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. -RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION- STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE M.ONTH ..... 150. Advertising Rates Made Known On Appli cation. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publication must be signed by the part or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or Country, We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. We pay no attention to the little fellow who is "big" in his own estimate and who is always finding something about which to "holler". He really does not know how small he is. But if he could see how others sniggle at his poor ignorance he would hang his head in shame. The colored people of Wichita, as a mass, are an honest, hard working, home-loving, law-abiding, and God fearing people; they believe in the existence of a Suprome Being and the supremacy of the law; yet, there is, even among these good people, persons who would disturb their minds with the lower things of life. "Convince a fool against his will and you have a fool still." Something Special! This paper and The Chicago Inter-Ocean $1.50 per year. Ask us what it means, The colored politicians are jubilant over the majorities gained by the Republicans, which mean control of the senate. Last Wednesday at 10:30 p. m there was a fire at 1300 N. St. Francis, the home of Mrs. Crossweight: The fire department was called and checked the fire immediately. Mrs. Ella Kyle returned home last Friday from Kingfifher, Okla., where she had been visiting several weeks. She reports a royal time. Warden E. B. Jewett, of the Kansas Penitentiary, has made his biennial report. He reports 1,089 inmates, only 11 are native Kansas. There are 766 white males, 18 white females, 275 Negro men and 24 Negro women. 6 ministers have wandered from the straight and narrow path into the prison cells. There are, however, no newspaper men or bankers to be found there. The news paper men are too shrewd for that. We have no fault to find with the treatment which we have received at the hands of the mass of colored and white people of Wichita. As a mass they have treated us royally. And we have endeavored not to let any man, woman or child, white or colored, mete out better treatment to us than we have meted out to them. In our effort to run our paper hero we have been honest and fair in our dealings with all. We have done the right thing at all times and we have nothing now of which we are ashame. Our record in this city is an open book, one which we offer for the inspection of any. But there are two or three weaklings who are using their mouth faster than their shallow brain; we wish to serve notice, now, and we hope forever, that we are amply cayable of conducting our own "biz" and should we need advice we will certainly take the privilege to seek our adviser. Should we ever feel that we need such advice we will hunt their address in the city directory and call to see them. We trust that these gents of "great knowledge(?)" will speak when they are spoken to, come when they are called and act like all other big dogs. A hint. Smoke it good. The election which has just ended was the quietest and noiseless which has ever been witnessed in Kanias. Though quiet, it was intensely interesting, and marks a new era in the political arena. The grand results show the deep interest which had taken and showed that they were awake to the best interest of the people at large. PARENTS' FAULT. We have been temporising too much and organized human plunder has made our race its battlefield. As Napoleon says, "It is one step from the sublime to the ridiculous." We consider vice so trivial we practice it, we consider virtue so unimportant we neglect it. Because sin dresses well, has good manners, and talks smoothly it is not recognized as sin but welcemed into our homes. Sin has got to waller in the dirt, openly blaspheme show unblushingly its ovtrageous unlawfulness and even then men and even then men and women wonder that "So sweet a thing could have so vile a sting." Children are exposed to the sins and selfishness of parents is the the chief criminal in the robing of childhood. Children don't enjoy the innocence of childhood to the extent to help them reflect and digest life's realities when they reach them. They have skimmed over them prematurely. Pride, love of show, desire for gain, indifference—these are the evils of parents. They dress them beyond their years. They force them into conspicious places. They give them permission even encourage them to enter society before they enter their teens. They go from the cradle to the ball room floor—from shirt dress to full dress suits. They have beaus before they have sensa. We put much thought and study upon books and the ways and means of life—but childhood is not the ways and means it is life and we neglect. Locals and Personals Locals and Personals The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. Mesdames Estella Patton and J. L. Harper will leave on Monday night for Topeka where they will have charge of the big banquet to be served by Gov. and Mrs. W. E. Stanley at the executive mansion on the 19th. The menu and banquet are under the supervision of Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Harper. They made out the menu and mailed it to Mrs. Stanley this week. It is quite a distinctive honor that is conferred en these two Wichita ladies. This banquet will be the swellest ever off red by a governor of Kansas. Mrs. Ella Kyle and daughter were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wilson, 1309 G. Lawrence st., Sunday. After an elegant dinner they were entertained with instrumental music by Miss Lois Wilson, who is quite an amateur pianist and has hopes of a bright future in the musical world. The B. T. W. club met last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. H. W, James. It was well attended and a most interesting meeting was held. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Mrs. T. Glover, Pres., Mrs. L. Anderson, V. Pres., Miss S. Rawles, Sec., Mrs. J, H. Phelps, Treas. Under such well selected leaders the club hopes to make wonderful improvement in the future. Mrs. Hardy of Pueblo, Colo., was a welcome visitor. After a delightful lunch served by the hostess the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. T. Glover, 704 N. Market, as the guest of Miss Ida Hill. Mrs. G. H. Young was very sick last week. We are glad to announce that she is much improved. Rev. Plummer was able to fill his pulpit Sunday night, after quite a spell of sicknes last week. WARREN'S MILLINERY Mrs. Plumb Banks received a telegram from her husband who is at Ft. Monta Rae, Cal., saying come at once, house all furnished and everything convenient. She left Tuesday night via the Santa Fe, accompanied by Mrs. Lee Anderson and Mrs. F, W. Phelps as far as Newton Sargt. Banks is alright and is very glad to get back to the U. S. We wish Mrs. Banks a pleasant trip and know she will be missed very much as she made quite a number of warm friends in our city. Owing to the down pour of rain the Ne Plns Ultra club did not meet at the residence of Mrs. Al Hender son Thursday night. WARREN'S are the only exclusive Millinsrs who give trading stamps, 149 N. Main St. Not a Gentle Answer. "Is he a vegetarian?" "Why, no." "Thought maybe he was. I hear him ask his wife if dinner wasn't almost ready, and she answered: 'Go to grass!'" His Specialty. Hiller—They tell me that Snyder is active in every good work. Burt—I guess that's so; but his activity, unfortunately, is always misdirected. The ball given by the Cosmopolitan club under the management of Mr. J. B. H. Fray at the Sons of Vetesans' hall Monday night was a swell affair. All the leading society goers were present and a most enjoyable time was had. P. C. Danforth has an express wagon and is ready willing and waiting to do your expressing. Call up the "Light Express". 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. Rev. H. V. Plummer preached a live and awakening eermon at the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday night. Rev. J. E. Fletcher preached a grand sermon at the A. M. E. church last Sunday morning. Rev. Fletch is a young man and has a grand futurs before him in the ministerial field. Hon. Chas. Luling left Monday morning for Topeka on business. Mr. Luling is the Insurance Commission elect of Kansas. Mayor McLean and the city officials left Wednesday night for Leav enworth to attend the special meeting of the municipal league. Rev. Yochum and his members contemplate having a big time on Thanksgiving Day. The ladies' G. L. A. club met at the residence of Mrs. W. N. Miler last Tuesday afternoon. After spending an hour in fancy needle work a nice lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet next Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. S. W. Jones. Tonny Coleman will leave in a weeks for Los Angeles, Cal. Tonny is figuring on wintering where snow is a stranger. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH The Second Baptist church will have Special Services all day Sunday Nov. 16. The pastor will begin a series of sermons. At 11 a. m. the subject will be: "Feed My Sheep" at 3 p. m. Sabbath School, at 7 p. m. Woman's Mission Circle will meet, singing by the Junior choir. At 8 p. m. the first sermon of the series will be preached by Rev. H. V. Plummer, pastor, subject, "Our Women' This will be a rare treat to all. You are cordially invited to attend these series of sermons. WARREN'S 149 N. Main is the place to get your money's worth. There's a weekly letter from 'Wash ington, D.C, in The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean, and its contents alone make the paper well worth the price of its regular subser iption price of $1.00 per year. Yet by our special low price arrangement both this paper and The Inter-Ocean may be had for $1.50 per year. Can you think of a better investment? Is Metri System Wanted. Washington, Jan. 20.—The committee on weights and measures will invite manufacturers and merchants to appear on February 6 and give their views concerning the adoption of the metric system of weights and measures. Heretofore congress has secured the views of scientific gentlemen on this subject, but Mr. Southard holds that such a change in the entire system of weights and measures is a practical question on which the large business interests should be hear. Buy Your Coal From The Ross Coal Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF Hard and Soft COAL. YARDS 215 & 308 W. Douglas. Office 308 W. Douglas USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating.— AT YOUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLING CO. ROD Know 'that The Peerless Tailors can't be beat for fine work, fit and style. Our stock is complete in all the latest novelties for this season. You can save 10 per cent by ordering your clothes before the rush of the season from us. PEERLESS TAILOR 508 E. Douglas Wichita, Kas NIMDAN AMUSEMENTS A. G. MUELLER UNDETAKER AND EMBALMER OFFICE PHONE 325 RES. PROMPT 935 213 N. MAIN ST. 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Main St. Wichita, Ks Dr. E. Harrison, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. Diseases Of Women and Children A Specialty. Office 233 N. Main St. Phone 58 Value of Antitoxin Recent experiences at Colelester, England, have once more demonstrated the value of antitoxin as a remedy for diphtheria. In a total of 286 patients only 5.6 per cent of the antitoxin cases died, while of those treated by other methods 28.9 per cent succumbed. COPYRIGHT 306 E.Douglas Ave BOTH Phone SECOND TO NONE Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. TRY FOR Y FALL and COAL Go to the old reliable he thing in the COAL LINE. and best grades — not the su ply you with all kinds of Lime THE JACKSON COAL and MA The Wichita "C 24 Go to the old reliable headquarters for everything in the COAL LINE. We handle all the leading and best grades — not the substitutes. We also can supply you with all kinds of Lime, Cement, Brick and Stone. THE JACKSON - WALKER COAL and MATERIAL CO. The Wichita "Coaling Station" 112 So. Market St. Phone 10. O. K. Dye Works General Frederick Funston list of those to receive medals and certificates of merit, unerai order. The latest statistics show Socialist press of Germany 140 publications, of which ```markdown ``` Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Ladies' Work A Specialty. New and Second Hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Satisfaction Gurranteed. 315 N. Main St. Banner Mills ÷ CUSTOM GRINDING ÷ ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PHOENISCH BROS, PROPS. 622 N. Main St. Phone 530 ROWLEE 823 N. Main St. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses The Watch in Hot Weather. Some men are as prone to take up a fashion as women. A few years ago it became a fashion to wear the watch in the upper outside pocket of the coat, fastening the bar of the chain in the buttonhole of the lapel, so that the chain ornamented that part of the garment. Then the fashion disappeared. 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The Scandinavian emigrants leaving Copenhagen during nine months ending with March, 1902, were: From Denmark, 3,383; Sweden, 15,600; Norway, 8,049. All of the Fliptno prisoners held in the island of Guam who take the oath of allegiance to the United States will be returned on transports to the Philippine islands. Grasshoppers are stripping everything green at La Junta, Colorado. They eat peaches on the trees, leaving the stones on the stems. Alfalfa was cut when two-thirds grown to save it. The trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, have decided to raise a $5,000,000 endowment fund the interest of which is to go to superannuated ministers, widows, and orphans. The Missouri editors, after their convention meeting at Kansas City, passed over the Santa Fe to Colorado. The largest fire Albany, N. Y., has had for years destroyed the Columbian hotel and a dozen manufacturing bildings. This paper and the Chicago Inter-Ocean $1 50 per year. 'Special' coats were discarded the tendency to transfer the watch to the upper outside pocket of the coat was very marked. An authority on such matters says the fashion originated in New York when negligee wear was more of a novelty among men than it is now. The same authority adds that the watch in the coat pocket is a better mode of wearing it than in the pocket of the negligee shirt. EST Republican Paper. d. Well written, original stories. An- ticles on Health, the Home, New about the Farm and Garden. By Inter-Ocean Member of the Associated Press and also news service of the New York Sun World, besides daily reports from students throughout the country. A SEARCHLIGHT and THE WEEKLY papers for $1.50 N. Main; or send order by Mail. TRY IT Phone 10. ONE THOUSAND pieces of Decorated Semi Porcelain Dishes,—Plates, Cups, Saucers, Vegetable Dishes, etc. commencing at 9 o'clock at 10c each 144 Stamped Pillow Tops in newest popular designs, Justly Styled, "A Breath of Violets ' Selling commences at 3 o'clock, in the afternoon, at 25c SATURDAY NIGHT, we give pou two lots of trimmed Hats Specially Priced for quick closing 98c SATURDAY NIGHT commencing at 8 o'clock we place on SALE 50 Dozen large size cotton towels regular ten cents at 6c Boston Store 103.105 107.109 E. DOUGLAS AVE WALLENSTEIN & COHN The Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will hold its Annual Session in Leavenworth, Kansas, at a date to be fixed by the executive committee. An effort is being made by the executive committee and citizens of Leavenworth to make this the 'star' session in the history of the association. Each literary is entitled to (3) three delegates—one of whom may have a place on the program. Societies in the association last year may retain their membership by sending $1.00 to the Corresponding Secretary. New Societies may become members by the payment of $1.50 to the Corresponding Secretary before December 1st 1902. The executive committee will hold a meeting at an early date in Nov. for the purpose of arranging the program. It is, therefore, important that Societies send in the names of their representatives and his or her subject to the Corresponding Secretary at the earliest possible date. Send money by Money Order or Registered Letter. Address all communications to Turner W. Bell Esq., Leavenworth, Kan., Chairman Executive Committee or to Mrs. E. M. Guy, 224 Topeka Ave., Topeka, Kansas, Cores ponding Secretary. BLACK BEN TILLMAN. Nothing shows more how the times are changing than the fact that recently in Columbia, S. C., a Negro democratic club of five hundred members was organized and asked for recognition at the hands of the democrotic leaders. The Negro is ubiquitous. He is in and of everything. There is a Negro Black Patti, a Black Spurgeon, a Black Bill Nye, and now five hundred Negro's are trying to be black Ben Tillmans. Verily the times are changing and men change faster.—Charleston Messenger. THE B Closing Fulton S Has been the greatest b ever had the opportunity of at THIRD AND HALF what you where at regular price. We've orders must be obeyed, which into cash at once, and to do so move thvn out and they are mo THE BIG SALE Closing Out the Fulton Stock H as been the greatest bargain-giving sale Wichitans have ever had the opportunity of attending. YOU WILL SAVE A THIRD AND HALF what you have to pay for same goods elsewhere at regular price. We've no alternative, the Probate Judge's orders must be obeyed, which is to convert this immense stock into cash at once, and to do so we are putting prices on goods to move thyn out and they are moving lively. It's a Constant Rush Of customers from early till the trustworthy styles and up-to-date for men, boys and children. All Goods Seld for C ing themselves Index Estate Are Requested to We make all necessary or tailor shop when goods are paid Join the crowds and par O. Z. S Of customers from early till tate. Bargains for everybody in trustworthy styles and up-to-date Clothing, Hats and Furnishings for men, boys and children. ing themselves Indebted to the C. R. Fulton Estate Are Requested to Call and Settle at Once We make all necessary or desired alterations in our own tailor shop when goods are paid for. In the crowds and participate in this bargain feast. ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE!!! Mr Editor, we were proud to see in the last issue of your paper the American Eagle soaring high with the glad news of victory to the grand old R publican party which sees in states where it controls that all men have their votes counted as cast. Our county tried to be the banner county. The literary clubs of the city are electing their delegates to the Interstate Literary convention, which convenes in Leavensworth during the holidays. The Sierra Leone club met with Mrs. Nancy Stewart recently and had a grand quilting, afterwhich an elaborate lunch was spread. The ladies of Lawrence have or organized an Industrial school among the little boys and girls who are taught Saturdays cooking, sewing and general housework. Among some of the business carried on in this city by the Afro Americans of our city we take pride in referring to the following: Mr. Brown, formerly of the Topeka Industrial Institute, has opened a tailoring and cleaning shop that is meeeting with great success. Mr. H. Gillum, who looks after the general conditions of the Court house, takes care of an invalid mother, which speaks well for him. Messrs Jas. Strode and Johnson are doing a good barber business. Messrs Lucus and Gregg are doing a good shoe business. G SALE Out the Stock argain-giving sale Wichitans have attending. YOU WILL SAVE A have to pay for same goods else- no alternative, the Probate Judge's is to convert this immense stock we are putting prices on goods to loving lively. rate. Bargains for everybody in the Clothing, Hats and Furnishings Cash Only. Those Know- led to the C. R. Fulton to Call and Settle at Once or desired alterations in our own for. Participate in this bargain feast. MITH, --- The S AND M 5 AND IO CTS STORE. Ladies' $3. Kid Button Shoes. Some with extended and hand-sewed soles; also Ladies $2. Box Calf shoes, medium weight in lace and button, to clean up quickly we have put these on the bargain counter, Choice at ..... 95c Mens' Deep Blue Derby Ribbed Seal Back, Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, are finished with fine quality satine band and pearl buttons; shirts have silk fronts and pearl buttons: neck of self and silk stitched. They are as good as any 75c garment. On Sale at 50c Messrs Richardson and Wallace are doing a good restaurant business. Mrs. Woody is running the King Hotel quite successfully. Drs. Young and Harvey are giving great satisfaction as physicians. Messrs McPike and Stone are our horticulturists. Mr. Harvey is doing a good junk business. The St. Luke A. M. E. church has been divided into a North Army and South Army by Rev. .Terrill. The great battle will be fought on Thanksgiving day at Johnson's Hall R. L. King. ABILENE, KAS. Mr. W. F. King, of Solomon, Ks., was a recent visitor in the city. Rev. C. R. Cox filled his regular stand at the Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Hayter, of the A M E church, left for Salina Monday. Mrs N A Warder was surprised on her birthday, Tue day, Nov 4, by a number of friends. Mr N A Warder left for Gypsum City Monday. The Indication. "The escort of the Chinese royal family carried silk umbrellas on the imperial return to Pekin," remarked the observant boarder. "That was a sign of reign," added the cross-eyed boarder. The Family Pet. Edgar—Alice, my mother is rather brusque in speech and manner. Alice—Oh, well, I don't care how she treats me; but I do wish you would caution her about being careful how she treats the cook. Cured Hime Father—I thought I heard our Johnnie say he was sick, and now I see he's out coasting. Did you do anything for him? Mother—Yes, I brought in all the evening coal. An Interrogative Say. The Youngest Miss Owlet—Say, sister, I'm engaged to be married! What have you to say to that? The Elder Misses Owlet—To whoo? To whoo?—Puck. Judge A. Overstreet, of Norman, makes denial of the charge against him of making remarks derogatory to President McKinley. The Methodist pastor at Dover, and his family were assaulted with stale eggs in their own house by a mob. It is not certainly known who the mob were. One city councilman of Guthrie has been arrested upon the charge of soliciting bribes in connection with the building of the city hall. There are rumors that arrests will be made. S M The S AND Comparison is of Value, W On Every CHERRRFALE, KAS. Mrs. W. Smith of Fayetteville, Ark., is visiting her mother,'Mrs. M. Walker. The infant child of Mrs. Addie Olliver died Friday. Mr. H. Britton left Friday for Lafayette, Ind. Miss Annie Richardson made a flying trip to Coffeyville Sunday. Sunday night the Death Angel summoned little Earl Britton to enter judgement Rev. Wathall was gratefully surprised when Bro. I. K. Knox presented him with a box of groceries. Mrs Lula Williams' baby is very sick this week. Mr. Jonn Young made a flying trip to Iola Saturday. Mr. Emmet has returned to Cherryvale. Grandma Neal left Sunday for Ossawatomie, Ks. Mrs. Josie Johnson lett Monday for Iola. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. "The best way to destroy your enemies," said the man with a gentle nature, "is to make them your friends." "Yes," answered Senator Sorghun, thoughtfully, "but sometimes that costs a heap of money." The Easier Way. De Tanque—Is Guzzler going to swear off on: New Year's? O Soake—No. He has changed his mind. He's going to marry a snake charmer instead. Flirtby—No, I've given up calling on Miss Roxley. Jiggs—Ah! I suppose her father had a hand in that. Flirtby—Well—er—not a hand exactly. Encouraging. Encouraging. Mr. Botts—I think, my dear, I have at last found the key to success. Mrs. Botts—Well, just as like as not you'll not be able to find the key-hole. The Congregationalists of Anadarko, are building a fine church structure. The sale of lots at South McAlester is to be contested in the courts; yet those claiming to be best informed say that they are satisfied with Uncle Sam's guarantee of title and so the sale goes on. In the Gyp hills in Blaine county near Salton on the Choctaw line, salt is evaporated and the supply is unlimited. There is copper in the hills. Claims are being taken and prospectors are numerous. 5 AND IO CTS STORE. Is the Only Test We court it ry Line "My friend," exclaimed the eloquent minister, "were the average man to turn and look himself square in the eyes, and ask himself what he really needed most, what wound he the first reply suggested to his mind?" "A rubber neck!" shouted the precious urchin in the rear of the room. McGinnis (sadly)—Tim, me and me wife how parted ferver. Tim—'Th devil ye say! McGinnis—Yis; she tuk almony. Tim—Poor crature, did she do?—Denver Times. A nouveau riche recently attended a picture sale in this city. A friend who had noticed him at the sale asked afterward: "Did you pick up anything at that picture sale, Jorkins?" and the other responded: "Oh yes, a couple of landscapes; one of 'em was a basket of fruit and the other a storm at sea."—Boston Commercial Bulletin. We YO JOB PR We ANY T LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CALL CALLING CALL STATEN BILL We Want YOUR B PRINTING We Print N Y T H I N G HEADS HEADS VELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. We Want YOUR JOB PRINTING We Print ANYTHING FINE WORK OUR JOB ROOM. OUR JOB ROOM. If Your Work Is DONE BY US We Do It RIGHT We Are Now Prepared To Do All Kinds Of Fancy, Up to Date Job Work. We Invite A Trial. We Guarantee To Please You, Both In Work And Price. You Will Find Us At The Old Reliable Stand At 110 North Main St. Bring Us Your Next Job. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL If Your Work Is DONE BY US We At Kin Job Wor We Guar In Wor Us At T We Are Now Prepared To Do All Kinds Of Fancy, Up to Date Job Work. We Invite A Trial. We Guarantee To Please You, Both In Work And Price. You Will Find Us At The Old Reliable Stand At 110 North Main St. Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST IF NOT, WHY NOT? His Landscape Why Sne Was Worried Hortense—"Sadie, I don't know whether to be mad or glad. I wonder if it was a compliment or an insult." Sadie—"For mercy's sake, what are you talking about?" Hortense—"O, I haven't told you, have I? Well, I got onto a car and every seat was taken. A gentleman offered me his seat." Sadie—"And you took it, of course." Hortense—"Yes; but that isn't the thing. I wonder if he gave me his seat because he thought I was pretty, or because he thought I was an old woman."—Boston Transcript. Shrewd Domestic Mistress--Did you tell the lady I was out? Domestic—Yes, ma'am. Mistress—What did she say? Domestic—She said she would call again to-morrow morning, ma'am. Mistress—What did you say? Domestic—I told her it wouldn't be any use because you would be out for sure then. Queen's Arm Over 6,000 Years Old Exploration has lately revealed relations of Menes, the founder of the Egyptian monarchy, fashioned more than 6,500 years ago. Of Zer, the successor of Menes, it is astonishing to find the forearm of his queen still in its wrappings, with four splendid bracelets intact. This brilliant and exquisitely finished group of jewelry is 2,000 years older than the jewelry of Dahshur, the oldest up to then known. The arm of the queen had been broken off by the first plunderers and had lain hidden in a hole in the wall of the tomb. Farmer Fluds A Friend. Nadeau, Mich., Feb. 3d—Mr. Nelson De Rosier of this place, a prosperous farmer, sixty-one years of age, has suffered for years with Kidney Trouble. He has tried many medicines, but found nothing to relieve him until he began to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, and he has found this remedy to be a friend indeed. He says: "I thank God that there is one medicine in the world that does help weak and sick humanity. I would earnestly advise every one who has Kidney Trouble to use Dodd's Kidney Pills. They have given great satisfaction in our family." Wherever Dodd's Kidney Pills have been used according to directions, they have not failed to cure all Kidney Troubles, Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Rheumatism, Lumbago and Backache. Highest Recorded Medical Fee The highest medical fee ever paid became the property of a blind physician, Dr. Gale, of Bristol, who cured a wealthy patient of a diseased knee by electric treatment, and in return found his banking account richer by £50,000. Garfield Tea curas constipation. A PETRIFIED FOREST. Almost everyone has heard of the petrified forest in Arizona, but few know that it is comparatively easy of access to visitors. The distance from the railroad is but seven miles and at the station Adamana, on the Santa Fe, a few miles east of Holbrook, Mr. Albert Stevenson maintains a small inn, accommodating about ten people and provides a spring wagon outfit and several saddle ponies for those who desire to visit the forest. The old pioneer, Adam Hanna, who, in the sense that John Hance made the Grand Canyon, made the Petrified Forest, has moved away. At the forest there are hundreds of sections of tree trunks of various sizes and in variegated colors lying exposed on the plain or half buried in the hillsides. There are several extinct volcanoes in the vicinity of the forest and about two miles from the railway station are the ruins of an old Aztec settlement and curious hieroglyphics carved on rock. Stop-overs are granted at Adamana on through railroad and Pullman tickets where the holders desire to visit the Petrified Forest. As people lose innocence they find experience. Garfield Headache Powders are especially adapted to the needs of nervous women. Try them. A Great Popcorn Farmer. A. L. Schaeffer, of Edgar county, Illinois, last year harvested the largest crop of popcorn ever gathered in the world. From his 102 acres he had 1,800 bushels, a yield of a little over seventeen bushels to the acre. It cost him $1 an acre to raisf, sort, shell and pay ground rent. BEFORE HE TOOK VOGELER'S So writes our esteemed friend Mr. Frank Chambers of 9 Bennett street, Chickwick: "For over two years I suffered agonies from indigestion and became reduced to a more shadow of my stalwart self. I would return home from my business feeling so faint that I could hardly drag one leg after the other. My dear wife did all she possibly could to tempt me with dainty dishes, and as I entered the house I sniffed and thought: 'Oh how good; I know I can eat that!' But alas! no sooner had I eaten a few mouthfuls, when I felt sick; severe pains shot through my chest and shoulder blades, my eyes swam and everything seemed black, I became alternately hot and cold, and got up from such a dainty dinner heartily sick of living, and feeling I was a sore trial to everybody. I may mention that I was also very much troubled with scaly skin, and often boils. But one evening I noticed my wife seemed more cheerful than usual. I questioned her and found she had been reading a pamphlet she had received of men afflicted just as I was, and who had been cured by Vogeler's Compound. Said she, 'What gives me more faith in it is that it is made from the formula of an eminent physician now in active practice in the West End of London, so I am sure it is no quack thing.' 'All right, dear, let's have a bottle,' said I. After taking the contents of the first bottle, I felt very much better, and determined to give this remedy a fair trial, and I can positively assure you that a few bottles made a new man of me. I can sleep well, eat anything, and thoroughly enjoy me. I have told several of my friends whom I knew were suffering the same as myself, and they all wish me to say that they are like new men. I sincerely bless the great physician who gave you the formula of Vogeler's Curative Compound, and also yourselves for making its virtues known to a suffering public." The proprietors (The St. Jacob's Oil Ltd., Baltimore) will send a sample free to any one writing to them and mentioning this paper. 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 Ne' 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. LOUIS, MO. $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. CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas. LORD' DAY. 10:30 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. H. V. Plummer, pastor It Always Pays to let people know what you ave 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.— WN Miller, Attorney at Law NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. 110 North Main Street. Make a cross (X) in the circle under the Eagle. No place else. Knights of Pythias Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WICHITA, KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcomee W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of P. W, M. Hallum, Chan. Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 3 Friday night each month. ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C. Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R. of D. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F. & A.M. John T. Chinney, W M. W.H.A. Clark, Secretary. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2006. G. U. O. O. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. WIGHITA TABERNACLE No. 34. Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice 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 Returned army officers from the Philippines say that English and German firms have done a large business in smuggling war supplies to the Filipino insurgents. Parties from St. Louis and Indianapolis have bought 10,000 acres of land in Woods county, Texas, and are negotiating for another tract of 8,000 acres; both to be occupied by colonies. The state of Idaho has sold 13,000 acres of pine land and has received the last payment on the bargain. The tract brought the state $101,652. An earthquake in the Canterbury district of New Zealand devastated the township of Cheviot and injured many people. Colonel Arthur Lynch, of the Boer army, was elected a member of parliament, at Galway, Ireland, by nearly a vote of three to one. His election is likely to be contested on the charge that he is a traitor. The total vote at the Ohio state election was $40,147; of this the vote for governor was 12,581 less. Governor Nash's plurality was 67,467. Citizens of Oksaloosa, Iowa, lack only two thousand dollars of $40,000 they propose to use in erecting a building for the Y. M. C. A. Work is commenced. The mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, bought liquor during prohibited hours and was fined. He told the court that he accepted disqualification for his office which extends two years. ODDS AND ENDS. More than 90 per cent of the vessels using the Suez canal navigate by night. Toronto got $12,754.25 for its share of the street railway earnings for September. The potato forms nearly 14 per cent of the total food of the people of this country. A new emigration law in Italy confines departures to Naples, Genoa and Palermo. 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. On the Hip. Tenant—Our house is in a frightful condition, Mr. Quarterday. One of the walls has bulged out three or four inches. Landlord—Hal Then the house is larger, and I shall have to raise your rent.—Philadelphia Press. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leaves Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11 For St. Louis 8 For Kans, City and St. Louis 9 Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 7 Geneseo, Salina, Puablo, Denver 7 For Anthony and Kiowa, 7 For Anthony and Kiowa, 7 Arrives De Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville From St. Louis From Kan. City and St. Louis From Denver, Pneblo, Salina, and Geneseo From Hutchinson From Hutchinson and Geneseo From Anthony, Conway Springs From Kiowa, Anthony and Con- way Springs WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Pass- senger, except Sunday No. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac- communication, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pass- senger, except Sunday No. 473, Kingman and Pratt ac- communication, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.1.18 CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC WEST BOUND No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. No. 3, Texas Fast Express No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. No. 36. Daily, Except Sunday FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.80 p St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10.15 p WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 p Meteor 8.25 p ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 p K. 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Case No. 49,763—Mrs. M. lsted, of 2007 Strand street, Galveston, Tex., who is proprietor of a boarding house at that address, numbering among boarders a dozen medical students, says: "I caught cold during the lood of September, 1900, and it settled in my kidneys. Despite the fact that I tried all kinds of medicines and was under the care of physicians, the excruciating twinges and dull aching across the small of my back refused to leave, and trouble with the kidney secretions began to set in. From them, ordinary Anglo-Saxon fails to describe the annoyance and suffering I endured. The fearful pain through my body, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, consequent loss of energy, and finally, indication of complete dissolution compelled me, from sheer agony and pain, to either lie on the floor and scream, or forced me into pains. On such occasions my husband called in a physician, whose morphine treatment relieved me temporarily. I grew weaker and thinner, and to run down physically that nothing was left but skin and bone. All my friends, acquaintances and neighbors knew about my critical condition, and on one occasion I was reported dead and they came to see my corpse. At last the doctors attending me held a consultation and agreed that if I did not undergo an operation I could not live. Preparations were made, a room selected at the city hospital, and they even went so far as to have the carriage brought to the door to carry me there. I don't know why, but something told me not to go, and I absolutely refused. Now I want the reader to grasp every word of the following: A friend of ours, a McGaund, knowing that my kidneys were the real cause of the entire trouble, brought a box of Doan's Kidney Pills to the house, and requested me to give them a trial. I had taken so much medicine that I was more than discouraged, and had little, if any, faith in any preparation. However, I reasoned if they did not do me good they could not possibly make me worse, so I began the treatment. After the third dose, I felt something dart across me like a flash of lightning, and from that moment I began to improve. The pain in my back and kidneys positively disappeared, the kidney secretions became free and natural. At present I rest and sleep well my appetite is good, my weight has increased from 118 to 155 pounds, and my flesh is firm and solid. My friends actually marvel at the change in my appearance. Words cannot express my own feelings. I am not putting it too strongly when I say I have been raised from the dead. I am sat satisfied that had it not been for Doan's Kidney Pills, taken when they were I would have been either lying in the Lake View Cemetery, or an invalid for the balance of my life. I will be only too pleased to give minute particulars of my case to any one calling on me, not, of course, out of idle curiosity, but if they really have kidney complaint and want to know what course to pursue to get relief." A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mrs. Isted will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. The king can do no wrong—if the other fellow has four aces. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS Use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Nothing is more detestable than other people's prejudices. Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes. Almost miraculous. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. At any drug store. If dirt was worth $2 a load cities would have clean streets. WHEN YOU BUY STARCH buy Defiance and get the best, 16 oz. for 10 cents. Once used, always used. Duties of other people are always doubly clear to us. 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PAUL CALENDAR FOR 1903 six sheets 10x15 inches, of beautiful reproductions, in colors, of pastel drawings by Bryson, is now ready for distribution and will be mailed on receipt of twenty-five (25) cents—coin or stamps. Address F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. There's Time Yet Out in the wild west scientific explorers have discovered fossils of a number of three-toed horses. As yet no remains of prehistoric automobiles have been found, but they may yet be unearthed.-Buffalo Courier. A Home-Keeping Woman. Mrs. Jessie De Jarnett of Moberly, Mo., lives within six blocks of the public square, but has not been "down town" for seven years. The good woman's explanation is that she "has domestic duties to attend to."—Kansas City (Mo.) Journal Wichita, Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 15, '02 KANSAS COMMENT. IN ONE PLACE 48 YEARS.—One Coffey county citizen boasts of having voted 48 years consecutively in the same precinct. LADIES PARADE.—The Ladies Cornet band of Smith Center paraded the streets and dispensed music in honor of the result of the election. CARRIED SEVEN COUNTIES.—W. H. Craddock, candidate for governor, carried the counties of Decatur, Elles, Leavenworth, Lincoln, Rush, Stevens, and Thomas; seven in all. APPOINTS HIS SECRETARY.—Congressman-elect Phil Campbell has appointed R. P. Ritter, of Galena, his private secretary. Mr. Ritter is a young man, the son of ex-Senator J. N. Ritter. AFTER A PLACE.—Stephen Cave, of Haskell county, was early at Topeka looking up his chance for sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives. Cave is the prairie dog exterminator. TOTAL VOTE WAS SMALL.—The total vote cast in the state scarcely exceeds 290,000, which is 15,000 to 25,000 short of the expectations of those who were supposed to be best able to make the estimate. LARGE COURT DOCKET.—The district court of Labette county opened at Oswego with 104 suits to dispose of, 17 of them being criminal cases. There is ong case of alleged violation of the quarantine law. CONGRESSIONAL MAJORITIES.—Members of congress elected received majorities as follows: Campbell, 2,000; Reeder, 1,200; Miller, 5,000; Calderhead, 5,000; Curtis, 8,000; Bowersock, 3,000; Long, about 7,000. WAGON MAKER MISSING.—Louis Alt, a wagon maker of Salina, has mysteriously disappeared and there is not the slightest clue to his whereabouts. He had a good business and there seems to be no cause for his departure. MOVING TO WICHITA.—The material in the Missouri Pacific shops at El Dorado is being moved to Wichita. Ten families go with the shops. When the shops are completed 15 more families will be transferred to Wichita. TWO WILLS TO SAME ESTATE.—It is seldom that the husband dies and leaves a will and his wife dies so soon after and leaves a will for the same property and there are two administrators for the same property at the same time. This state of affairs exists in Sedgwick county. The condition of the estate is in such shape that there is likely to be no difficulty in closing its affairs. Two LEAVENWORTH GIRLS.—Miss Blanche McGonigle, daughter of James McGonigle, the government contractor and one of the wealthiest citizens of Leavenworth, will be married on November 20 to Dr. Powell Fauntelroy, U. S. A., and early in December Miss Mattie Stone, daughter of ex-Senator James C. Stone, will be married to Lieutenant Sidney S. Burbank, of the Sixth infantry. MORE ROCK ISLAND CHANGES.—C. L. Nichols, formerly superintendent of the Illinois division of the Rock Island, has been made superintendent of the Nebraska division of the road, with headquarters at Fairbury. The appointment is already effective. E. O. Melcher, of the Boston and Maine road, will take Nichols' place. H. O. Sworthwood has been made assistant superintendent of telegraph of the Rock Island in piace of A. L. Lingafelt, resigned. BAGGAGE CARS CROWDED.—The other day a hundred trunks belonging to excursionists who had passed on other trains were put off at Emporia. The wires were kept hot but the trunks could not be forwarded until a baggage car came along which had room for them. SIX YEAR TERMS.—Some wise men of Kansas have just begun to find out, as they think, that hereafter county commissioners will be elected for six year terms; one to be elected at each biennial election. Is this true? A TEACHER FOR CONVICTS.—Chaplain J. D. McBrian, of the Kansas penitentiary, has the administration interested in a plan to employ a teacher for the convicts there. The school is now conducted by the chaplain and convicts serve as teachers. The prison school has about 210 pupils. During the past year ninety-four have been taught to read and write. TEXAS HOGS—KANSAS CORN.—H. K. Eberly, of Sedgwick county, received three carloads of stock hogs from Texas to be fed on Kansas corn. A KANSAS BANK ROBBED.—The Tampa State bank of Tampa was dynamited and robbed of $3,800. The robbers escaped on a hand car to Ramona on the Santa Fe, where it is believed they got aboard a passenger train. The building was partially destroyed by the explosion. STOVE POLISH CAUSES FIRE.—Mrs. Clark, of Emporia, was using a stove polish in which there was considerable gasoline. The stove was hot and the gasoline took fire causing a scare and a fire alarm. BRICK MADE AT LANSING.—The brick plant established at the penitentiary last year has proven a good thing for the state. It has furnished 3,322,000 brick to the various state charitable and penal institutions. All of the brick used by the state at its different institutions is now furnished by the prison. The new asylum at Parsons, now under course of erection, will be built exclusively of prison brick. SENTENCED FOR OLD CRIME.—Several years ago a Geuda Springs butcher, while looking in a thicket for a steer he owned, shot a cow belonging to another man. To cover the crime he butchered the animal and sold it. Soon after he went east. Recently ne was located in Toledo, Ohio, and brought back to Sumner county for trial where he was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary. SENATOR INGALLS' GRAVE.—The grave of the late John J. Ingalls will be marked by a native boulder deposited in Kansas soil in the glacial period. This will be done in obedience to a letter written in the senate chamber at Washington, December 10, 1890, to Mrs. Ingalls in Aitchison. SENATOR INGALLS' BROTHER.—Robert Morris Ingalls, a brother of the late John J. Ingalls, died at a hospital in Boston. Mr. Ingalls was president of the Standard Fire Escape company, and was 65 years old. OIL AND GAS.—A. B. Reeves is firmly convinced that he has found strong indications of oil and gas on the Sawlog north of Dodge City. A public meeting was called to take action toward developing the find. ELECTION LAW NOT LIKED.—Some people of all parties and all stations, from the governor down, condemn the new election law as regards the ballot. Changes will be asked for at the next legislative session. SON OF JUDGE McCOMAS.—Henry F. McComas, son of Judge McComas, of Virginia, who presided at the trial of John Brown, was found dead in his room in Topeka. Death resulted from heart trouble. WON BET AND DIED.—Manuel Wallace, an old colored soldier of Topeka, made a bet that he could drink a quart of gin at one sitting. He won the bet but died from the effects of the liquor an hour later. FISH FOR LITTLE RIVER.—A thousand fish have been placed in Little River in Harvey county by the state fish commissioner. They are nearly all black bass with a few rock bass. GIVING R. R. TICKETS TO TRAMPS.—This custom is severely condemned by the Kansas Association of Charities; which advises that tramps be put on the rock pile and woodyard. MORE OIL AT MORAN.—The fourth oil well, which was brought in by the Moran Gas and Crude Oil company, was shot with the result of largely increasing the flow of oil. TO ORGANIZE THE LEGISLATURE.—This is what the politicians are busy about now; commenced almost as soon as the polls were closed on election day. ASPIRANT FOR SPEAKER.—Emil Grosser, of Dickinson county, who was to be an aspirant for speaker of the house, was defeated. 34 OLD MEMBERS.—Thirty-four of the ninety-four Republican members have served in the Kansas legislature before. WHEAT SOWING RETARDED.—The sowing of wheat in Woodson county has been greatly retarded on account of the wet season. Farmers are from two to three weeks behind with this crop. It was thought at first that there would be only a small acreage successfully planted, but the indications now point to almost the usual number of acres. The conditions are very backward. DEPECTIVE BALLOTS.—In Douglas county there were 287 ballots thrown out. WAS KIND TO AN OLD MAN.—Miss Lizzie Boyce, of Padonia, a number of years ago, took care of an old man who became suddenly ill while passing her home and Miss Boyce did not hear of him again until the other day when she received word from Seattle, Washington of his death. He had on account of the kindness shown him left Miss Boyce his entire fortune of one million dollars. COLONY OF VIRGINIANS.—They have just paid $13,000 cash for a 300 acre ranch near Chetopa. INSPECTION FEES.—Fred Cowley, treasurer of the State Live Stock Sanitary board, turned into the state treasury $537.42 in fees collected for the inspection of cattle in the state during October. This sum is somewhat larger than usual and was the result of a heavy movement of cattle during the month. FORTY MILES—NOT A RED.—A Concordia minister drove 40 miles to marry a couple and the groom was too modest to say anything about compensation for the minister's services. RAILROAD MEN KNEW How.—The population of Ellis is made up largely of railroad men. It is not supposable that railroad men would feel impelled to study the election law any more closely than other people of equal intelligence. Yet in Ellis only one ballot out of the 350 cast was found defective, and that was marked correctly, save that the marker had used a red lead pencil. GAS AT MULVANE.—Gas has been discovered on W. H. Hollister's farm south of the town. It is not yet settled whether it be marsh gas or a pocket of natural gas. It burned all day and was then shut off. A well was bored seventy feet deep when the gas was discovered. DEFICIENCY AT LANSING.—The books of the Kansas penitentiary show a deficiency. It is attributed to the higher prices paid for groceries and other stuff. Despite the greater cost of supplies the last appropriation for them was the same as that two years previous. POSTOFFICE ROBRED.—The postoffice at Staffordville, Chase county, which was in a hardware store, has been robbed of $36.76 in money orders and $50 in cash. The hardware store also lost about $200, divided about equally between cash and goods. DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC.—It exists at Maple Hill, Wabaunsee county. There were fifteen cases when a doctor who was called from Topeka reached Maple Hill, some of them malignant. The schools are closed and strict quarantine maintained. HAS ENOUGH.—Judge Hazen of the Shawnee county district court has nearly rounded out twelve years in that position. He declines to be a candidate for another re-election, saying that he has received enough of criticism and abuse. TEACHERS MEET AT CLAY CENTER.—About 600 teachers, comprising the North Central Kansas Teachers' association, will meet in Clay Center November 27 and 28. This is said to be the largest association in the state. SUGAR BEATS REPORT.—Those sent from Sedgwick county to Rocky Ford for analysis are reported as showing that the industry would be profitable in that section of the state, although this season has been unfavorable. OUT OF WICHITA MAY 1.—The Orient railway will put on another mixed train between Harper and Byron, O. T., and the track is to be completed from Wichita to Fairview, 153 miles, by the first of next May. ONE AMENDMENT MAY FAIL.—The first eight counties to send in official returns of the election give a majority of 1,918 against it. The amendment must have two-thirds of the vote east, says a Topeka special. SALINA HAS MANY TRAINS.—Twenty-four passenger trains and sixteen freight trains enter Salina every 24 hours, besides many specials during a week, which are mostly freight trains. FINE PREMIUM LIST.—It is issued by the Harvey County Poultry association which will hold its seventh annual exhibition in Newton on December 1-6. WICHITA WANTS Ir.—The Denver, Enid & Gulf railroad now being built north from Enid, is a prize that Wichita is watching and hoping for. SHORT HORN SALE.—Groom Bros., raisers of fine registered range Shorthorn cattle, in Texas, will hold a sale of some of their cattle in Wichita December 12. H. T. Groom, a member of the firm, has completed the arrangement for the sale. This sale will be the first one of its kind ever held in Wichita. Sixty DÉFECTIVE BALLOTS.—In one precinct in Kingman county sixty defective ballots were thrown out, and forty-seven of these were cast by Republicans. 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General Hughes, who commanded in Panay, at the time, says the burning of Iloilo was shown by the official records of the insurgent counsel to have been the work of the insurgents. He says the troops by "some work, some fighting and some exposure to fire, were able to wrench a portion of Iloilo from the flames." "It thus has been shown that the Eighteenth regulars had no orders to burn all towns from which they were attacked and they did not leave a strip of land 60 miles from one end of the island to the other over which the traditional crow could have not flown without provisions, but as a matter of fact they did leave the country uninjured; the towns and villages intact; the roads improved; bridges rebuilt and the 500,000 natives of the section covered were left in the full enjoyment of their property and rights." American Vines in Demand. Wrishington, Nov. 13.—In a report to the State department from Lyons, France, United States Consul John C. Covert says that the ravages worked among the vineyards of Italy by the phylloxera will result in an unprecedented demand for American vines with which to graft the old ones. Many provinces in Italy have been invaded by this insect and 750,000 acres of vineland destroyed. Although the phylloxera is as energetic among California vineyards as in those abroad, it inflicts no injury upon American vines, the opening by the sting of the insects immediately filling with sap and closing without a wound. For this reason American grapes are used abroad. Will Not Recognize Union. Washington, Nov. 14.—That the anthracite coal mine owners will resist to the utmost every effort to make the recognition of United Mine Workers of America an issue in the arbitration which is now in progress is made evident by the replies to the statement of President John Mitchell, of the miners' organization which have been filed with the strike commission. There are five of these answers in addition to that of President Baer, which was given out, and all dwell with especial point. They also agree in resisting the demands of the miners for an increase of pay for piece work and for the weighing rather than the measurement of coal. Excluded Colored Men. Washington, Nov. 12.-Julian Bingham, collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama, has been removed from office and Joseph O Thompson appointed to succeed him. The change was made as a result of a political condition which recently arose in Alabama. Colored republicans were excluded from participating in the republican state convention and Collector Bingham was held responsible, at least in a manner, for their exclusion. Coal Arbitration is Moving. Washington, Nov. 14—Carroll D. Wright of the anthracite coal commission has received the replies of the six signatory parties representing the coal operators to the statement of John Mitchell, filed with the commission. These replies were sent to Mr. Mitchell and have been made public. $2.50 Mexican For $1 Gold. Manila, Nov. 14.—The further decline in the price of silver has forced the government to raise the rate of exchange to $2.50 Mexican for $1 gold. Tragedy in Kansas City Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 13.—Dr. W. H. Kimberlin, an occuclist who has practiced in this city for 30 years, and John Scanlon, formerly a policeman, were found dead from bullet wounds in Kimberlin's office. Scanlon left a note on the dresser, in which he had written: "Notify my brother at City Hall. I did this because he destroyed my eyes." Scanlon had been receiving treatment from Dr. Kimberlin for about two weeks. THE CHILDREN ENJOY A Fortunate City. Berkley, near San Francisco, a town of 20,000 inhabitants, which is the seat of the University of California, contains no public houses and has no policemen. What She Read. "Why, Maude," he said, "I thought you told me you sat up till nearly morning reading this magazine?" "Yes, I did," she answered. "But none of the pages are cut?" "You don't have to cut pages to read about curses and baby food."—Chicago Record-Herald. To Prevent Cruelty to Animals. Commodore Elbridge T. Gary has been re-elected president of the Society for the Suppression of Cruelty to Children. At the convention of the American Humane Association in Albany he recommended a convention of humanitarians to perfect plans for spreading religion and education and securing the judicious application of laws. A. Shooting Incident: A correspondent writes from Bellingham, England: "A friend of mine was out shooting and shot an old blackcock. She towered to fifty yards bligh and then fell on to a grouse which must have been lying in the heather. The grouse seemed quite stunned at first, and went round and round, flapping its wings, and then flew away, apparently none the worse." Swiss Glaciers. In Switzerland the studies of many years have determined the fact finally that the glaciers are not only steadily receding, but that their rate of recession is becoming greater each year. There are only a few glaciers that still grow. The Voveye glacier in Canton Wallis is the only one that has increased since 1892. The famous Rhone glacier has receded almost 800 yards since 1876. Bird's Nest In a Hat The manager of a coal wharf at Hallsham wks in a curious dilemma recently. Arriving at his office one morning he hung his "bowler" on the usual peg. When he came out for lunch he found that a couple of starlings were well on with the construction of a habitation in the hat. He had to choose between being a brute and paying for a new hat. He paid up like a man—Pearson's Weekly. The Word "Bible." The word Bible furnishes a striking instance of a world's rise from very low to high estate. To the bulk of English-speaking folk it now means the book of books. In Chaucer's day it meant any book whatever, or scroll—to speak by the card, lest equivocation undo us. Tracing the word Bible straight home we find it as bublos, but another name for the papyrus reed of Egypt. THE O Life out of do ment which they greater part of the happiness when g given to them to go on which it acts, s component parts a every objectionable well-informed, ap because of its plea Syrup of Figs—an be used by fathers Syrup of Figs naturally without system effectually from the use of the which the children grow to manhood, them medicines, assistance in the gentle—Syrup of Its quality is laxative principles also to our origina the little ones, do ers sometimes off bought anywhere will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. It requires a good sized fund to keep some corporations afloat. FITS permanently saved. No file or new movies after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2.00 trial bottle and treaties. Dr. R. H. KLINE, Ltd., 831 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Men are the architects of their own misfortunes. Any woman who admits that her shoes are too tight is inclined to be masculine. THOUSANDS OF WOMEN ARE SLOWLY DYING FROM CATARRH November Colds Should Not Be Allowed to Develop Into Chronic Catarrh. Pe-ru-na Cures a Cold Promptly and Permanently. "I am glad to recommend Peruna as it has done so much for me. I had been a great sufferer from catarrhal colds until I was urged to try Peruna, and I am happy to say that it has entirely cured me. I shall never be without it and most cheerfully recommend it to others who are afflicted as I have been."—Katherine Dauter, 239 13th St., Milwaukee, Wis. Most people think the success of Peruna depends upon the use of advertisements. Undoubtedly the advertisements help some. But by far the greatest number of people who hear of Peruna, have their attention called to it by a friend. Some one gets cured of chronic catarrh by Peruna. After he is certain of his cure, he is sure to recommend it to his friends. Friend recommends it to friend and the news spreads from tongue to tongue. All the advertisements in the world could not make Peruna as popular as it is. Peruna cures. That is the reason people like it. Peruna cures a very stubborn disease. That is why everyone recommends it. Peruna cures chronic catarrh after all other remedies fail which explains why Pe-ru-na Cures, That Is Why the People Like It. All the Advertisement In the World Could Not Make Pe-ru-na as Popular as It Is. Miss Margaret Donnelly, 21 Webster Place, Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "Peruna was recommended to me about a year ago for catarrh with which I had been troubled nearly all my life, but which had given me serious trouble a few months before I took Peruna. In two weeks my head cleared up, I did not have headaches, and in a short time felt perfectly well."-Margaret Donnelly. Margaret Donnelly. neighbor recommends it to neighbor. Peruna cures catarrh permanently, and this way has gained life-long friend. People who have been cured by Peruna many years ago have been eager to recommend Peruna to their friends ever since. This is the way Peruna is advertised. It advertises itself. Its merits are its chief advertisement. Once cured of so distressing and exasperating a malady as catarrh, it becomes the duty of every one to press it along; to call the attention of those who are still victims, to a remedy that rarely fails to cure. Beware of Cheap Imitations of Peruna. Be Sure That You Get Peru-n-a. There are no substitutes for Peruna. Allow no one to persuade you that there is something just as good. The success of Peruna has tempted many people to devise cheap imitations. Beware of them. Be sure that you get Peruna. Miss Jennie Driscoll, 870 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., Writes. "I heard so much in praise of Peruna as a specific for catarrhal affections that ENJOY Day and the enjoy- make, comes the essential to their remedy which is the internal organs action, because its only itelf free from parents and parents, little ones enjoy, efficial effects, is— active which should y, pleasantly and which cleanses the habit which results ations, and against would have them happy, do not give then nature needs ample, pleasant and combination of the ips and juices, but value the health of transcupulous deal- ne article may be her bottle. Please the Company— O.— is printed on CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NATHAN BICKORA, Washington, D. G., they will receive quick replies. B. 5th N. H. Vols Staff 30th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 and Sprains ing Liniment OR BEAST when I found myself with a bad case of catarrh of the head and throat Peruna was the first thing that I thought of. And my convictions were not wrong, for in a few weeks after using Peruna systematically I was entirely rid of this aggravating and distressing disease, catarrh. "If people knew how efficient Peruna was for this trouble they would not hesitate to try it. I have all the faith in the world in it, and have never known of a case where the person was not cured in a short time."—Jennie Driscoll. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, G. HAY We buy or sell at all points on all railroads. J. H. TURNER. 541 W. Douglas Ave. WICHITA, KANS. Long Distance Phone 406. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 & $3.50 SHOES MADE W. L. Douglas shoes are the standard of the world. W. L. 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