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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. 4TH YEAR. YOU CAN FOR MINISTER TO LIBERIA A. B. choice of the colored republicans of the West for Minister to Liberia. Mr. Guy is a prominent attorney - law in Topeka and has always been a strenuous worker in the republican ranks. He is well fitted and qualified for the place The above is the likeness of Hon. James H. Guy, of Topeka, Kansas, who is the choice of the Western Republicans for the position as Minister to Liberia. For a number of yeas Mr. Guy has taken a very interesting part in the various campaigns. He stumped the state in '96 in the interest of Maj. Wm. McKinley, and in 1900 he again stumped the state for McKinley and Roosevelt. During his many year's work or and in the interest of the republican party he has never caught official preterment. His many friends throughout the West and Southwest are pushing his candidacy. If Mr. Guy should be appointed it be a fitting tribute paid to the loyal colored republican voters of Kansas and the great and growing West. No man in the state today has a better endorsement than has James H. Guy, of Topeka HE IS COMING. We wish to call the attention of our city readers to the fact that our collector will begin his rounds Monday morning. He will be out collecting every day until he has collected from every one. If you will not be at home, please leave the money with some one for him. We have been very courteous to all and we trust that every one of our readers will be the same way by us. Pay our collector. Queer French Law. "Homicide through imprudence" is said to be the charge that will be brought against the singer Rydzewski for the death of Mrs. Gore. It is ceria that there was something strange the death of the American an, but this charge is more reable still. Will some one kindly explain what it means? Clever Street Signs: Some of the artistic street signs now on exhibition in Paris are clever. One of them is by Gerome, who exhibits a sign for an optician's shop. It represents a Yorkshire terrier standing on his hind legs and wearing eyeglasses. It bears the label "O pt i cien," which is a good French pun for "Oh, little dog." Unchanging Christ A Sermon Delivered By Rev. P. D. Yochum, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Wichita. Unchanging Christ. No room in the Inn. It also presents to us the immutable nature of the Prince of peace, whose nativity is celebrated by the Christmas season. His teaching should be in the affairs of everyday life. From all parts of the Jewish world the people had gathered at the command of Caesar. Parts of, but apart from the busy throng was one man upon whose face was the shadow of care. He stood at the head of a beast of burden upon whose back sat a woman borne down with pain and sorrow, but upheld by a secret joy. Where was no roam for them at the inn in the little village of Bethlehem and they were sheltered in a stable from the night and the storm. Darkness falls and the stillness is undisturbed save by the watchman on his dreary round. He lohs beyond the city and sees a great light shining from the heavens and presently the shepherds who watched their flocks bp night him of the angelic message of "Peace on earth and good will toward men". Luke 2:32: "A light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. In this birth humanity was comprehended as a whole. All the prophicies concerning Christ are full of the suggestion that whatever blessings were to follow, His coming into the world was for all men. In Luke's account of the birth he speaks in its relatron to Israel on the one hand and the Gentiles on the other. To the Gentiles He was a light and to Israel He was a chief glory. No room in the inn. With them he goes to the stable and finds Joseph, Mary and the child lying in the manger Christmas in Bethlehem was dark and cold and cheerless. All hands and homes were closed to the Master and none so poor to do him reverence. The royal one came th his own and his own received him not. How different that first Christmas night in Bethlehem from that of today when every heart and hand and home is open to God and our fellow man. There was no room in the inn, To day many busy men say there is no room for Christ in business. Any business in which he cannot be a partner deserves to fail. Christian principals can and should be applied to every transaction of everyday life and not alone in a business sense. Christ loved light and gladness. His ministry began with a marriage at Cana of Galilee and ended in a social gathering at the house of Martha at Bethany. He loved to mingle with the people but to-day He is shut out and the pleas are loving can find no room for him. You who love music and merrymaking should invite Christ with your other guest. He will purify your life and add his blessing to every delight proper to man. Christ should be a constant guest in every household. Erect at this season altar in your homes and let your hearts go on in love and ten derness to the child for whose coming there was no room in the inn to the man of sorrows who through life had no place to lay his head. Behold I evangelize to you great WICHITA KANSAS JAN 10 1903. joy. I solemnly declare it and you have reason to bid it welcome; for it shall bring joy all people and not to the people of the jews only that time a Saviour, the Saviour that has been so long expected. Which Christ the Lord in the city of David. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed; he is the Lord, Lord of all; he is a sovereign Prince; Nay, he is God, for the Lord, in the old Testament answers to Jehovah. He is a Saviour and he will be a Saviour to those that only accept hf h.m for their Lord. The Saviour is born this day and since it is a matter of great joy to all people, it is not to be kept secret. You may proclaim it, [may] tell it to whom you please. He is born in the city of David and he is born to you. To you, Jews, he is sent in the first place, to bless you; to you, shepherds, though psor and mean in this world. Isa. 9:6: "Unto us a child is born unto us a son is given. To you, men, not to us angels. He took not on him our nature. This is a matter of joy indeeds to all people great joy. Long looked for is come at last. Let heaven and rejoice before the Lord for he cometh. He gives them a sign for the confirming of their faith in this matter. How shall we find out this child in Bethlehem; which is now full of descendants from David? You will find him by thig token, he is lying in a manger, where never any new born infant was laid before. They expected to be told, "You shall find him, though a babe, dressed in fine robes and lying in the best house in town, lying in state." No, you will find him wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. The Fourth National Bank is over hauling the interior of the bank and placing new, up-to-date furniture and when completed will be one of the most modern banks in the West. Braitsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Up-to-the-Minute "I don't take any interest in these investigations as to whether monkeys talk," remarked Willie Wishington. "I don't see why you should." answered Miss Cayenne. "I don't believe a monkey would be able to tell you anything that you couldn't have thought of for yourself." Where "Oliver Twist" Suffered. The site of the Holborn workhouse in London, the reputed scene of Oliver Twist's painful experiences, is to be sold at auction. The workhouse was built in 1732, and closed seven years ago. A Shrewd Advertiser When Dr. Lorenz was in Philadelphia a roofing firm in that city put the following advertisement in street cars: "Dr. Lorenz holds the same place in his profession that our friends say we hold in ours. Clinics daily. Blank & Blank, Roof Surgeons." Reassuring. NEGRO IN BUSINESS The Negro who attempts to do business in any form, must be doubly prepared in his finances and faith in his ability to grapple with the odds with which he must contend, coming as they do from both races. The Negro is a long ways from base, and a very few of them know it, but on the contrary many of them are swell head, puffed up, self opinionated, and in short, ignorant as to the conditions which surround them. If our people would be ed by their more intelligent brethren into organizations other than burying societies, such as will mass their earning and make them feel in some given direction, we would soon grow strong as a race, as well as put to shame the malignities heaped upon us by our enemies. When it comes to business as a race, we have yet to learn the very first principles are necessary for success. It does seem that we ought to see that if the girls of the rage are to get employment at all, they must get it from colored business men, and if we would sup-those men among us, who attempt to run business, we, in a measure, are making a place for our children. Every dollar spent with a colored merchant, whether in a publishing house, drug store, grocery or, what not, we are helping ourelves, and some day the very man from whom we buy will be able to hire some colored man's daughter or son. We must begin some time and now is a good time. Monitor, Nashville Tenn. 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 Conv. Their Real Object. Negro citizens of Memphis are going to start a bank—the first of its kind in the country—to lend money to their own people. They say that they are taking this action because the rates charged by curbstone brokers are rulous, by in all probability their chief object is the same as that of other bankers—to increase their own prosperity. Grand Duke's Glory Dimmed. The morganic marriage of the Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch with Mme. Pistolgors has resulted not only in his exclusion from the Russian army, but also in the loss of his allowance as grand duke, which amounted to nearly $180,000, and the dismissal of his household. He will now have only a moderate income, and even this may be placed under the control of trustees. Family of Heavyweights I. H. Stone of Carrollton, Mo., with his wife and eight grown children, held a family reunion last week, some of the family coming from quite a distance to attend. Mr. Stone remarked on the stalwart appearance of those present and all were weighed. The grand weight was just 1,989 pounds, an average for the ten of a fraction less than 200 pounds each. THE DUTY OF THE NEGRO PAPER BY MR. L. M. MOORE-IT IS POINTED AND JUST THE RIGHT THING-READ IT. The first duty of the Negroes is to respect themselves, their homes and families and by so doing they not only demand but receive the respect of the respectable element of other people. In many cases we are detrimental to our own advancement. For instance, let one of our own color be fortunate enough to capture a good position and proceed at once to accumulate something and avoid places of low resort and attend strictly to business and the next thing we will observe is our people congregated on street corners and in saloons declaring he "has got the big head" and he "is all swelled up" simply because he does not stop and idle his time away with such shiftless character as they are; when the fact of the matter is, that, by virtue of his position and his standing he is compelled to avoid their phases of resort, and all other such places or individuals that would tend to cast reflection upon his honor and integrity as a man of business and principle. We clamor a great deal about corporations and individuals closing the avenues of employment against us on the account of our color, we will frankly admit that in many cases, and on the other hand many of us are capable of performing the duties of the position which we seek. We are too apt to shift the responsibility when in fact it rests entirely with us. The height of the ambition of a great many of us does not reach beyond that of a poter in a hotel, saloon or a barber shop or a coachman or other law class labor of like charscter and they as a rule are the ones that make so much fuss about the doors of employment being closed against the Negro and he has not equipped himself for no other position than the one he holds. One thing sure a white man is not going to employ some one and put him in charge of his business or put him in a responsible position without he knows him to be fully compenent to discharge the duty belonging thereto. I make this assertion without fear of a successful contradiction that there is not a Negro in the state of Kansas who has thoroughly prepared himself for the different vocations in life and has sought employment without meeting with success with good and substantial compensation. Our U. S. government employs more men and women than all of the corporations in the United States and NO 33 as a matter of fact, we know that it makes no distinction on account of race or color. We should stop condemning others for looking to their best interest and evuip ourselves for the different vocations in life and when we have accomplished that we will find, in my judgement, employment ready and waiting for us. We have arrived at the period in life when we are responsible to a certain extent for our own advancement, mentally, socially, intellectually and morally. We are dependent on the white people for our financial advancement for the reason they are owners and producers and we are to a great extent renters and consumers, which the latter may be remedied to a great extent by being economical and industrious. The best class of white people are not as a rule prejudiced to the advancement of the Negro race but on the other hany take great interest in pointing out the road to success and assist and encourage them in various ways. Prejudied which is the evidence of a narrow contracted mind is only maintained by a class of people who are of no benefit to themselves, any one else or eved the community in which they live and are absolutely ignorant of humane well-fre and advancement and the fundamental principles governing Christian civilization. L.M.Moore. Mr. Joseph Walker will have charge of the city collecting work on this paper. He will begin collecting Monday morning. Keep your eye open for him. Governor-elect Bailey will be inaugurated Monday noon. Warned by the Czar. The Czar in receiving a deputation of Buddhist Burials, nomads of Eastern Siberia, who had come to ask him to allow them to continue their wandering life, said that they must abandon their nomadic existence and live in settled habitations. United States Mountains The three highest mountains in the United States, not including Alaska, are Mt. Whitney, California, 14,898 feet; Blanca Peak, Colorado, 14,464 feet; and Cerro Blanco, New Mexico, 14,269 feet. It is claimed that Mt. Rainer, Washington, is 14,500 feet high. Cress a Quick Growing Plant. Cress is the quickest growing of plants. Under perfect conditions it will flower and seed within eight days of planting. Princess Has Beautiful Eyes. The little Princess Yolande of Italy is said to have the largest and darkest eyes of any European princess. A Polish War Chest The discovery is alleged of the existence at Rapperswyl, Switzerland. of a fund consisting of nearly $50,000, which has been subscribed by Poles in various parts of the world for the purpose of waging war upon Russia when a suitable time arrives. Last year the subscriptions from Poles in America amounted, it is said, to $1,500. THE SEARCHLIGHT. WICHITA, KANS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. -RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION- STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Application. 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 THE OFFICE 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or Country, We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any per son which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. CHANGES MONDAY. On next Monday morning. Jan. 12, 1903, the various county offices will change hands and for the first time in many years all the county officials will be Republicans. When we say that they will be Republican, we do not mean Republican in name, be each of the gentlemen is Republican in principal. This will be a glorious time. Every man to be inducted into office is competent, capable and worthy of the place for which he has been chosen. We said during the campaign, which ended in the selection of these gentlemen, that they were worthy of the positions to which they aspired, and we have no hestancy now in repeating the same. On Monday morning Otto G. Eckstein, Republican, will take the office of County Att'y., relieving Jas. F. Conly, Sr.; W. L. Appling, Republican, will take charge of the Recorder of Deeds office, relieving J. M. Kear, Populist; Geo. A. Clark, Republican, will begin his duties as Clerk of the District Court relieving Fred F. Williams, Democrat; Henry Schad, Republican, will take charge of the office of Sherifi, relieving C. W. Simmons, Republican; W. R. Kessler, will assume the duties of County Surveyor, relieving Ransom H. Brown; John Bushenbark, Republican, will begin his deliberations as County Commissioner, relieving Robt. Ballentine, Populist. There will be no change in Probate Judge, County Clerk, County Treas. and Coroner; each of the gentlemen holding these offices are Republican and each of them are re-elected. Besides the changes in the officials themselves there will be many changes in the clerical and other --- forces around the court house. We are glad to know that the Republiicans can now realize the benefit of a great undertaking well carried out. EWING—RUSS NUPTIALS Mr. Grant Ewing and Miss Ella Russ were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Clemmons, 524 N. Water, by Rev. H. F. Frazier, last Tuesday evening. The marriage, though quiet, was one of the most elaobrate of the season of matrimony. Mr. Ewing is one of Wichita's most progressive and thrifty young men and has been engaged at the Commercial Club on N. Topeka ave. for a number of years, where he is held in the highest esteem by the merchants there. The Commercial Club, to show its appreciation of him, presented him with $150.00 in cash. Miss Russ came to Wichita last year from Ponce City and is a highly cultured and refined young lady. Besides the splendid gift of the Commercial Club, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing received many handsome, valuable, useful and ornamental presents from their many friends. After the marriage ceremony, a splendid wedding lunch was served; afterwhich, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing went to their beautiful home at 510 S. Washington ave. Mr. Ewing purchased this home and furnished it in the most modern style before he was married and thus carried his bride to her own home. Those present were:—Mr. & Mrs. Hal L. Neely, Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Young, Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Patton, Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Fleming, Mrs. Jno. W. Hall, Mrs. Celia Webster. Mrs. Sadie Thomas, Mrs. Ada Adams, Mrs. Geo, A. Wallace, Mr. W. C. Neely, Mr. Henry Braden. The Searchlight wishes Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ewing a long, happy and prosperous married life. ALL FOR GUY. We have received many letters since our last issue from prominent white and colored republicans from all over the state of Kansas. endorsing Hon, Jas. H. Guy, of Topeka, Kans., as Minister to Liberia, to fill he vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. J. A. R. Crossland, of Missouri. All are of one accord that Mr. Guy is the logical and worthy Kansan for that pla. We feel certain that the President would meet the approval of all the republicans of Kansas and the West should he appoint Mr. Guy to fill this vacancy. Cherryvale, Kans., Jan. 1, '03. Mr W. N., Miller, Dear Sis:— Please allow me to say a few words in regards to your paper. We take the SEARCHLIGHT and I am proud to get it to see what the Wichita people are doing, I am never satisfied if I cannot get the SEARCHLIGHT I went own to Coffeyville when I left Wichita. I worked in the Hotel Eldridge; but now I am in Cherry-vale at the barber shop. I am doing well now. Give best regards to friends, Erraud K. Knox. Locals and Personals The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. Miss Emma Carter, of Emporia, who wrs in the city last week, the guest of Mr, and Mrs. S. C. Collins and Mr. C. H. Gordon, returned to her home in Emporia Monday. She had almost delightful time while in our city. Mrs. Lee Anderson, accompanied by Miss Lula Bradford, passed through the city Monday on their way to Joplin, Mo. Rev. B. Morris occupied the pulpit at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday night. REVIVAL OPENS. Rev. P. D. Yochum opened revival meeting at the A. M. E. church last Sunday night. The services made a good opening and promise to do well. At the Churches The following is the order of services at the Churches Next Sunday A. M. E. CHURCH. SUNDAY, JAN. 11TH, '03 11 a. m.: Regular service. 3 p. m.: Sunday School 7 p. m.: Song Services 8 p. m.: Preaching; Subj., "The Undecided". WEEK MEETINGS. Wednesday night, Prayer Meeting Thursday night, Senior Choir practice Friday night, 7 p. m., Junior Choir; 8 p. m., Class Meeting. P. D. YOCHUM, pastor. 2ND BAPTIST CHURCH. During the absence of the pastor regular services will be conducted by the deacons and members. H. V. Plummer, pastor NE N HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Preaching 11 a. m. Sunday School 1 p. m. Y. P. U. M. 6 p. m Preaching 7:30 p. m Wednesday night, Gospel Mission Circle Meeting, H. F. Frazier, pastor. The report of the City Officials proved that the business of Wichita has been diligently, faithfully and economically administered by Mayor McLean and his competent officials. Mayor McCean has made a splendid rebord as the chief executive of our city and deserve much credit. Chas. H. Luling, Insurance Commissioner elect, went to Topeka Tuesday morning to make preparations to assume his duties next Monday morning. The Mahara Minstrel was quite an attraction at the Crawford Tuesday night. The performance was witnessed by a large crowd of enthusiastic admirers. Senator Jas. W. Tapp weni to Topeka Tuesday on business. Watch for our collector and have your money ready. The ladies' G. L. A. club'met at the residence of Mrs. H F. Frazier last Tuesday afternoon. After spending au hour in fancy needle work, the club was served to a delicious and dainty lynch. The club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Edward Landrum, 119 W Pine next Tuesday afternoon. PAY WHAT YCU OWE. On Monday mornntg, Jan. 12:h, our collecter will start on a general collecting tour. He will call to see every one who owes anything to this daper. We ask for him your earnest consideration and your prompt payment. We trust that all will pay him promptly. He will begin Monday, so look for him at time. Mrs. Alice Lewis is reported very sick. Rev. P. D. Yochum is quite indis osed at the personage 521 N. Wa- ter. If you have any hegs to sell, le C. P. Johnson see them for you at Stock yards. Tkere are several marriages sched- uled in the near future. Prof. P. G. Lowry was in the city Tuesday, Sand your news to us. Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait about brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oystera. Several Wichita colored politicians will go to Topeka this week to seek appointments. Somebody is bound to get left. Socialism in Europe. Mulhausen, Alsace-Lorraine, has a Socialist town council, which has decided to pay two shillings a day to all the unemployed workmen in the town. Geo. Johnson, of Muskogee, I. T., is in the city on a visit. Satire Credited to Thackeray. Some inquiries as to the meaning of the term "half and half" as applied to a drink recalls an anecdote of Thackeray. On hearing of the death of a bibulous friend the satirist observed: "He was a man; take him for half and half, I shall not look upon his like again." When our collector calls to see you please do not say you will "see the editor"; the collecting is solely in the hands of our collector, Mr. Joseph Walker, and his receipt is sufficient. The editor kindly asks all to pay him and not to wait to "see the editor" as the editor has nothing to do with the collecting. Tunnel Under the Thames. Tunnel Under the Thames. A tunnel under the Thames for the accommodation of pedestrians has been recently completed and opened to the public. It is a tube 11 feet in diameter, 1,217 feet long, with the top 13 feet below the river bed. It is accessible electric elevators and a spiral iron railway at either end. C. P. Johnson, W. R. Johnson Pres. Sec. & Treas. C. P. Johnson & Co., Live Stock Commission Merchants Money Always On Hand To Loan To Responsible Parties Your Business Sollected Wichita Stock Yards Phone 466 Novel Penalty for Killing. For every finch they kill the members of a newly formed sparrow club at Warnham, Sussex, England, are to be fined four sparrows' heads. In Memory of Livingstone. A steamer has been launched on the upper Zambesi river, above the Victoria falls. It is called the Living- stone. Buy Your Coal From The Ross Coal Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF Hard and Soft COAL. YARDS 215 & 303 W. Douglas. Both Phones 215 We must close out our Fall & Winter Stock and we will make to your order any of our $25.00 to $35.00 suits while they last at $19.50. Workmanship fit and style guaranteed of the best. The Peerless Tailer, 508 E. Douglas Ave.. AMERICA'S BE ICA'S BEST Rep AMERICA'S BEST Republican Pap Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican Always. News from all parts of the world. 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Miss Lida Romig, a K. S. U. graduate, is the librarian. Lost AN ARM.—Chris Lange, aged 73. of Coffeyville, had his right arm taken off near the shoulder and his left wrist badly crushed by machinery in a sawmill where he was employed. Doctors have but slight hopes of his recovery. SUBSCRIBED BY FARMERS.—Following an announcement of the action of the stockholders of a local bank in raising the capital stock from $30,000 to $50,000, the Cottonwood Falls Leader makes this significant statement: "The new stock has been subscribed for almost entirely by some of the wealthy and influential farmers of Chase county." MICHAEL MANNING'S HEIRS.—Attorney Arthur M. Jackson, of Leavenworth is trying to locate one Michael Manning, who worked for the Union Pacific railroad there about 30 years ago. He is sole heir to $5,000 in cash now in the hands of an administrator. If Manning is dead his widow and children, if any of them are living, are entitled to the money. AN UPSET LAMP.—At the home of Herbert Levett, an Emporia carpenter, an upset lamp caused an explosion which resulted almost fatally for Mrs. Levett, in trying to prevent the flames setting fire to the cradle which held her six-months-old child. Mrs. Levett's caught fire and she was perhaps fatally burned. She put out the fire, however, and her child was uninjured. A GOLDEN WEDDING.—At Baldwin City recently Captain and Mrs. N. C. Cradit celebrated their golden wedding. They were pioneers in Kansas coming to Douglas county in 1857, Captain Cradit commanded Company E, sixteenth Kansas cavalry, during the civil war. In 1859 Mrs. Cradit entertained over night at her home Horace Greeley, who was making a hurried tour of eastern Kansas. ABOUT 250 MEN.—The Missouri and Kansas Telephone company is stringing six wires from Wichita to Fort Scott via El Dorado. Another extension under way is a direct line to Woodward, Okla., through Alva and many other towns. Another is a line from El Dorado to Iola, and one from South Haven to Geuda Springs. In this work there are employed 22 gangs with an average of 14 men. IN JESSIE MORRISON CASE.—E. N. Smith, mayor of El Dorado, must defend a suit brought by the county attorney of Sedgwick county. He is charged with sending a message from Wichita to Pearl Beardsley, who was working at Newton, telling him that an officer from El Dorado was after him and that he should "dodge." Beardsley was one of the witnesses expected to testify for Jessie Morrison. NEW CHURCH PAID FOR.—A year ago the M. E. church at Wellsville was burned. Dr. Murlin, president of Baker University, has just dedicated a new church there. There was raised $2,000, $600 more than was required. The church is of brick veneer, with furnace heat, class and study rooms and cost $7,000. MORE PROMPT TAX PAYING.—County Treasurer Philips, of Shawnee county, finds that there was $59,000 more paid in taxes before the end of the year than in 1901. INDIAN GIRLS VICTORIOUS.—The Haskell Indian girl basket ball team wom from the Topeka high school team on the Haskell court by a score of 25 to 5. It was a fast and hard game from the start, but the locals had all the best of it. They were faster than their opponents and had a faculty of always getting hold of the ball. RAINFALL INCREASE.—The annual report of Dr. Frank Snow on Kansas weather conditions notes that 1902 was exceeded in rainfall only by the years 1876 and 1888. WAR ON SLOT MACHINES.—The Abilene city council has begun the new year by beginning war on slot machines, many of which are in operation. The marshal has been ordered to close all such machines and to arrest parties who continue to run them. SHE USED FLOUR.—A gasoline stove exploded in a Wichita restaurant and the room was filled with the blaze. Mrs. Latham, the proprietor's wife, with the assistance of the clerk, put out the fire by scattering a quarter sack of flour on it. BOUGHT FROM SOLDIERS.—It is a criminal offense to purchase any article of clothing or government property from a soldier and the military officers announce that they will prosecute four Leavenworth merchants under arrest in order to put a stop to the further loss of government property at this point. Deputy marshals found large quantities of fur caps, fine cavalry gloves, blankets and other government property at the premises of the men arrested which they had secured from soldiers. CHRISTMAS WEATHER - E. P. Harris says that on Christmas of 1856 as a printer in Lawrence he set type without a fire in the office, and that the windows were open in the middle of the day. He says that a company of the free state militia were out on the prairie drilling in their shirt sleeves. G. D. Baker, of Wichita, remembers that on his preemption claim in Nemaha county there were volunteer peas in bloom on Christmas day. 1860. SANTA FE OFFICE BUILDING.—A $5,000 office building is to be erected at Arkansas City near the passenger depot for the use of the division superintendent, trainmaster and dispatchers of the division. The superintendent's offices are now located in leased buildings uptown, while the rest of the offices are at the South yards, one mile below town. This is made necessary by the building of the line southeast from there. JUDGE COLE Is DEAD.—Gilbert M. Cole, of Newton, died after an illness of short duration. Judge Cole was a brother of ex-Senator U. S. Cole, of California, and was for years very prominent in national affairs. During the administrations of Lincoln and Grant he was United States consul at Mexico. In addition to this honor he had held minor offices of trust and honor in Kansas during its earlier years. CONSIDERING COAL FAMINE.—Members of the legislature are considering the coal famine in western and central Kansas counties and will try to correct the situation at the session of the legislature which begins January 13. The charge is made that the railroads freely confiscate much of the coal that is shipped to the counties in question. Considerable suffering has resulted. A DAY'S SHIPMENTS.—The J. P. Baden Produce company, of Winfield, sent out in one day seven carloads, the total value amounting to $30,000. Two cars of poultry went to Philadelphia; one carload of eggs to Bute, Mont.; another carload of eggs to New York; a carload of butter to McGregor, Iowa; a carload of eggs to Denver, and a carload of butter to New Orleans. KANSAS EXPORTS INCREASE.—Flooring mills of Junction City have completed an order for 5,000 140-pound bags of flour that was exported direct from Junction City to Belfast, Ireland, and another of 2,000 280-pound sacks of flour which was sent to Glasgow, Scotland. At present they are working on a shipment of five carloads of flour that is to go to Mexico. WANTS CASH—CAN'T FIND IT.—Mrs. Jennie F. Springer, of Doniphan county, and her husband had trouble and he sold the farm and she threatened divorce. To protect himself from alimony he placed the money for the farm and other property out of reach. Springer was accidentally killed and the widow wants the property but cannot find it. DAIRYMEN'S MEETING.—The State Dairy association will meet at the State Agricultural college March 3, 4, 5 and 6, during the week of judging dairy cattle. Prominent dairymen from outside the state will be in attendance. The cows will be on exhibition and for final judging. All railroads will give reduced rates. BUTTER PAYS MORE THAN CHEESE.—The Cheese factories in some sections of Central Kansas are being changed to skimming stations for creameries, it being more profitable to make butter than cheese at the present prices and farmers securing better prices for milk in that form. STATE POULTRY SHOW.—Chicken fanciers commenced coming to Topela days before the opening of the state poultry show. The show is being held in the auditorium and the exhibits are larger than last year. GUILTY OF MURDER.—J. C. Lowe, a teacher in the Kansas Industrial School for boys, was found guilty of killing his wife. Murder in the second degree was the verdict returned by the jury. Mrs. Lowe was matron of the Industrial school when she was killed by her husband six months ago as a result of jealousy. PIONEER SALINE COUNTY WOMAN.—Mrs. R. H. Dible, aged 60 years, wife of one of the early settlers of Saline county, is dead. Mrs Dible came to that county in 1864. LITTLE GIRLS' CLUB.—The Excelsior Club of Arkansas City composed of about twenty little girls, distributed food and clothing to all the poor families in the city. No fewer than 100 homes were visited and goods given out. The members of the club range from 9 to 13 years of age. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—J. M. Alexander, the carrier on Rural Route No. 7, out of Winfield, gives a list requiring three inches of type to set it up, of presents received from the farm houses which he serves with mail. DOUBLED THEIR RECEIPTS.—The Kansas City Journal says that northeastern Kansas horticulturists who sent their pear crop into cold storage last fall are now in clover. When the crop was picked pears were worth $4.50 a barrel. Now they are worth $9 and the price is still advancing. Several farmers have made from $3,000 to $5,000 each by holding their pears. NEW ROCK ISLAND DEPOT.—The ground has been surveyed at Salina for a New Rock Island depot to be erected soon. The building will be on the site of the present station. The present depot will be moved and used as a freight house. This improvement by the Rock Island is the first of many railroad improvements to be made in Salina this year. AFRAID OF HIS WIFE.—John V. Brown, of Hutchinson, 32 years old, committed suicide by taking chloroform. He had been in ill health for several months. He told friends a few days ago that he had been secretly married and that his wife would be here in a few days and he did not wish her to meet his mother. COAL FROM THE PENITENTIARY.—It takes close to 5,000 tons of coal each month to supply the various state institutions. Warden E. B. Jewett of the state penitentiary reports that during the month of December he had supplied the state institutions with 116,863 bushels of coal value 1 at about $15,000. BUSINESS MEN MEET.—An enthusiastic meeting of Emporia business men was held to get things started to bore for gas and oil. All lines of business were represented and there was much interest shown. Nearly $150 was raised in a few minutes to be used in an effort to hold a bond election. PROBATE JUDGES MEET.—They held their annual meeting at Topela. They discussed legislation needed in their line and elected these officers for the coming year: President, H. D. Feder, Barton; vice president. W. F. Musser, Salina; secretary and treasurer, W. E. Fagan, Shawnee. MORE MODERN COAL CHUTES.—W. C. Stiff's force of carpenters having finished the coal chute at Syracuse, has gone to Lamar to build one. From Lamar he goes to Garden City to put in a modern chute. The Lakin chute will then be torn out. ON CENTRAL BRANCH.—The heavy business being done along the Central Branch road has compelled the Western Union to string an extra wire as far west as Concordia, making four wires between Blue Rapids and Aitchison. DOCTORS MEET.—Physicians from ten counties in that part of Kansas met in Concordia and organized the Third district auxiliary of the Kansas State Medical Society, with Dr. Sawhill, of Concordia, president. KANSAS APPOINTMENTS.—The president has appointed the following postmasters in Kansas: William C. Palmer, Jewell; Caddie Smith, Lebanon; Joseph H. Woolen, Mankato; Sydney W. Gould, Weir. BARN AND HORSES BURNED.—Joseph Anderson's transfer barn at Atchison burned, together with six horses. The loss is $10,000. Mr. Anderson was burned severely in trying to get out his horses. DUPLICATE NAMES.—There will be in the legislature two Adams, two Perkins, two Campbells, two Williams, two Martins, two Kings, two Johnsons, two Browns, two McKees and three Jones. ENTOMOLOGIST CHANGED.—Professor F. O. Popenoe, of K. A. C., is to be succeeded by Prof. S. J. Hunter, of K. U., as entomologist of the State Horticultural society. WRECK AT COATS.—The Englewood passenger train went in the ditch two miles west of Coats. A baggage, mail and express and the smoking cars turned completely over and the track was torn up for 100 yards. Postal Clerk Denhollem and John Gant, a passenger, of Belvidere, were slightly hurt. The passengers were brought to Coats in carriages, and the wrecking crew came from Wellington. STENOGRAPHER RETAINED.—Governor Bailey will retain Harry Brent, stenographer for Governor Stanley. BUUNED IN HER HOME.—Mrs. T. E. Guest, of Alma, was burned to death in her home and the house with most of its contents burned. Mrs. Guest was alone at the time, her husband having gone to Texas only a few days ago and all of the children were away from home. The fire started in the kitchen. GOVERNOR LOSES MONEY.—Governor Stanley says in an interview that he spent $1,000 a year more than his salary for each of the four years during which he held the office of governor. AN ANCIENT GUN.—It is claimed that the gun which discharged the first shot at the battle of Bunker Hill is the property of Samuel N. Simpson, of Kansas City, Kas. He is a grandson of the Revolutionary soldier, John Simpson, of Deerfield, N. H., who fired the shot in violation of the order, "don't shoot until you see until you can see the winters of their eyes." SALOON MEN SKIP.—All of that ilk at Harper packed their grips and fixtures and left town just as the grand jury was about to hold a session. WHAT THEY HOPE FOR BRITISH INDUSTRIES DEPRESSED BY OUR TARIF. They Are Extremely Anxious That It Shall Be So Revised and Reconstructed as to Give Them the Privilege of Larger Sales in the United States. In a cablegram of Nov. 19, printed by the New York Sun, Sir William Preece, ex-president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, is reported as telling some plain truths in an address delivered before the Society of Arts. Among other things Sir William said that British commercial and industrial supremacy had practically ceased, largely owing to lack of commercial education and obsolete business habits and also to lack of commercial patriotism and the free trade fallacy. The nations which had not adopted free trade flourished more than the solitary nation that had adopted it. He instanced the protection of their industries by the Americans, whose policy was dictated by intense patriotism. If the Americans were right in principle and successful in practice, the whole policy of the United Kingdom was founded in gigantic error and must lead to commercial ruin. Two days later the view of Sir William Preece regarding the folly of adhering to free trade in the face of the object lessons furnished by protected America was strongly reinforced by a statement of the bad conditions, which prevail in the Yorkshire manufacturing district. The London correspondent of the New York Tribute cables to that paper that the "Yorkshire manufacturers continue to complain of declining trade with the United States. While there has been a meager gain of $103,500 in exports from Leeds to the United States during the last 12 months compared with 1901, it can be explained by shipments of wool and iron rather than by an improvement in the woolen trade or metal manufacturers. The Bradford district, whose prosperity depends largely upon a brisk trade with the United States, is disappointed with the result of the present tariff, and the manufacturers are forced to admit that the American market is now mainly supplied with home goods. Huddersfield has suffered less than Bradword, since it exports to New York the finest qualities of worsted and woolen goods, but its manufacturers find cause for complaining in the shrinkage of the American demand. The textile trades of Leeds are suffering from the same cause, and merchants are forced to send their goods to other markets, which are not supplied with home manufactures. Exports of machinery, steel rods and iron from Leeds to the United States have fallen during the last quarter even from the low level of the preceding year. It is not difficult to convince Yorkshire merchants, either in the textile or metal trades, that the American tariff since it was reconstructed the last time has stimulated home production and operated against British industries. The general efficiency of that tariff as a defensive measure for reserving the home market for home manufacturers tempts many among them to express dissatisfaction with the prevailing conditions of one-sided English free trade without reciprocity from any colony except Canada." When the tariff was reconstructed the time before the last the manufacturers of Great Britain had no such complaint to make. So pleased were they with the tariff reconstruction of 1894 that they banqueted William L. Wilson and showered no end of compliments upon President Cleveland. The Dingle tariff changed all that. It has so stimulated home production that British producers mourn the loss of a "great and good friend" and a great and good market. They are earnestly hoping that tariff revision sentiment will once more prevail. FUTILE AND WORTHLESS. The Only Thing a Tariff Commission Could Do Would Be to Work Mischief. The Des Moines Register and Leader, a newspaper conspicuously strenuous for any or all sorts of tariff tinkering, quotes the following from a recent issue of the American Economist: "The creation of a permanent tariff commission is favored by the New York Evening Post, not because such a body would have any power to 'reform' the tariff, for it would be absolutely powerless to do that, but because the existence of the commission would widen the schism in the Republican party and furnish to Gov. Cummins, Congressman Babcock, Director of the Mint Roberts and others of that ilk the chance to churn up things." As if this were not sufficiently explicit, Mr. Roberts' paper asks: "Why does not the Economist have courage enough to say what it means? It was President Roosevelt who suggested a permanent tariff commission and who has urged its creation. If President Roosevelt is planning to disrupt the Republican party why not bring the charge home to him directly and not beat about the bush?" Lack of courage and directness of expression has not, we believe, been the record or the rpute of the American Economist. The tariff-ripping mouthpiece of the Director of the Mint is the first to make that discovery. In the hope of clearing up the situation we beg to say, as explicitly as words can say it, that this paper deprecates and opposes the tariff commission idea as both foolish and futile. The fact that the plan is urged by any particular person who happens to hold any particular office does not make the plan any the less foolish or futile. It is a plan that in our opinion could not possibly work any good to the cause of protection or to the Republican party. It has been tried before, and it worked much mischief, for it made a good tariff very much worse, and it was forthwith followed by the election of a free trade President. Senator Allison opposes it as impracticable and useless. The late ex-Speaker Reed, in the December issue of the North American Review, said of it: "But can we not have, sitting in perpetual session, a body of men, non-partisan, judicious, wise and incorruptible? Yes, in your mind. You can have anything in your mind. Imagination is unlimited, and it is very delightful to wander round among possible imposibilities. Just think of a non-partisan free-trader sitting on a tariff tax! Of course, he would be above any prejudice except his own. I saw one tariff commission sit in 1882, and its report was not enacted into law. All its mistakes were, and the result was satisfactory to nobody." The American Economist does not want to see the folly and the failure of 1882 repeated, no matter who favors it. We trust the Des Moines Register and Leader will regard this statement as sufficiently explicit.—American Economist. "I'll Break Him Up in Business!" TARIFE TINKER HOME INDUSTRY PROTECTION TARIFE REVISION And He Did. PROTECTION SALT LIFTER Beet and Sugar Cane. It is announced that the sugar refining trust has reduced the price of sugar at the East ten cents per 100 pounds to meet an alleged cut of the Arbuckles, who are also refiners, made a few days before. This announcement is important as showing that even so powerful a trust as the American Sugar Refining company cannot escape competition, and the greater their profits the stronger and the quicker the competition. Capital is abundant, is constantly accumulating, and is the one thing which there is no hope of ever combining under single control. But the probabilities are that the cuts of both these refining companies were compelled by the increasing competition of beet sugar. The production of beet sugar in the West has already overrun the consuming capacity of the territory directly tributary to the factories, and the surplus is struggling for an outlet. The present crop will be the largest on record, and markets must be found in addition to those hitherto held. There was a contest at Missouri river points last year, and there will doubtless be another. Every year the beet sugar output increases, and with increased production the refining trust is asked to give up new territory. Naturally it does not like this and fights. Naturally, also, it spends money to secure a reciprocity treaty with Cuba, whose sugar plantations lie close by its factories. We do not believe it will ever get it.—San Francisco Chronicle. The People Understand: As Senator Hale says, the Dingley act has given the people of the United Stafes more revenue, more business, more trade and more prosperity than any bill ever enacted. The people understand this, and the late elections show, with certain exceptions, entire content exists under present conditions. That it would be folly to disturb such conditions goes without saying. It is satisfactory to note that according to the sentiment of members of Congress now arriving in Washington, there is no general desire for a revision of the tariff at the coming session.—Massillon (Ohio) Independent. Fixing the Blame. Magistrate—Well, Uncle Rastus, what brought you here? Uncle Rastus—Dem two big per licemen by de rallin', yo honner. Magistrate—Yes, but didn't liquo have anything to do with it? Uncle Rastus—Yessah; day wuz bofe drunk, yo' honner. A. "I am so pleased with the results I obtained from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that I feel it a duty and a privilege to write you about it. "I suffered for over five years with ovarian troubles, causing an unpleasant discharge, a great weakness, and at times a faintness would come over me which no amount of medicine, diet, or exercise seemed to correct. 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SWEET POTATOES sent out to be sprouted on shares. T. J. SKINNER, Columbus, Kansas. Are you entirely satisfied with what you buy and with the prices that you pay? Over 2,000,000 people are trading with us and getting their goods at wholesale prices. Our 1,000-page catalogue will be sent on receipt of 15 cents. It tells the story. LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 50 CIGAR You Pay 10c. for Cigars Not so Good. F.P. LEWIS Peoria, Ill WESTERN CANADA Is attracting more attention than any other district in the world. "The Granary of the World." "The Land of Sunshine." The Natural Feeding Grounds for Stock Area under crop in 1902 . 1,897,830 acres. Yield 1908 . 1,872,924 bushels. 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Write Dr. Coffee today for his book. Chamberlain's Trip to Africa One hundred thousand replicas of a special medal struck to commemorate Mr. Chamberlain's tour have been ordered for the Cape. Many New Stars: Within historical times there have been no fewer than twenty-six recorded appearances of new stars. One of the most brilliant was that which appeared in the constellation of Cassiopeia in 1572, a short time after the massacre of St. Bartholomew. First "Dalmatian" Powder. German newspapers call attention to the fiftieth anniversary of bug powder, or "Dalmatian" powder. A German woman named Anna Rosseau found out the fatal effects of chrysanthemum flowers on insects. She told a druggist of her discovery and the insect powder trade is now worth millions to Dalmatia. Mistrusted the Word. Lord Halsbury, the lord chancellor of England, recently in the house of lords while listening to an appeal fell foul of counsel for using the extremely useful word "practical." "Practical?" interrupted Lord Halsbury briskly. "I always distrust that word 'practical.' When anybody says a thing is practically so and so I know it is not so and so." Spreading the Good News. Whatcom, Wash., January 5th.—Mrs. A. M. Ferguson who came here from Winnipeg, Manitoba, relates how that great destroyer of Kidney Complaints, Dodd's Kidney Pills first reached the extreme North West corner of the United States: "I had used Dodd's Kidney Pills for what the Doctors pronounced Bright's Disease in Winnipeg." Mrs. Ferguson says, "And the disease disappeared entirely. That was about three years ago and I enjoyed good health till about two years later when I removed to Whatcom. "Whether it was the change of climate I can't tell but my old trouble returned in full force. My legs were swelled to nearly twice their size. I could not go up or down stairs for about two months." "My husband hunted Whatcom for Dodd's Kidney Pills but could get none till a Druggist sent away and got them for him. "I began to get well as soon as I began taking them." Others in What com have learned to know and appreciate Dodd's Kidney Pills. The world seems all the brighter to some lovers when they turn down the gas. Nelson's Old Flagship. Nelson's old ship, the Victory, is still to be accessible to the British public, although she is shortly to be superseded as the admiral's flagship at Portsmouth. The Liberty Cap. The red liberty cap was really the headgear of the galley slave. The Swiss of the Chateauroux regiment, sent to the galleys for their share in the Nancy riots, on their release returned to Paris with their caps and were hailed as victims of despotism. RAILROADS FIGHT THE BILL. RAILROADS FIGHT THE BILL. Anti-Trust Measure a Vital Blow On Favorites. RADICAL CHANGE OF OLD LAWS Washington, Jan. 7.—Practically all of the great railroads in the country are massing their force against the Hoar anti-trust bill, which aims a vital blow at preferential rates to the trusts. Seldom has such activity been noted in the way of opposition to any congressional measure introduced in recent years. As the railroad influence in the senate is very strong, there is where the hardest fight will be made against it. This, it is believed, will be led by Senator Quay. In this connection it is said in certain quarters that the Pennsylvania senator's first interest in the statehood bill is to use it as a stumbling block against the Hoar anti-trust bill. It is well known that Mr. Quay threatens to hold up all legislation until the statehood bill is passed as he wants it. The fight practically opened when Senator Hoar addressed the senate on his bill. It will be the first speech of the session on the question of trust legislation, and by a lawyer of Mr. Hoar's reputation attracted more than ordinary attention. It is now predicted that the fight will be made in the senate and that the house will wait the result of the issue there. The senate is a conservative body, which hesitates over radical departures from the existing law, and the Hoar bill, while not radical in its changes from existing law, would, if enacted, enable the department of justice and the interstate commerce commission to bring about a radical change in the enforcement of old laws which have been a dead letter on the statute books. Flynn's Two Bills Washington, Jan. 9.—Delegate Dennis Flynn has introduced a bill providing that it shall be lawful for the commissioner of the general land office to sell for not less than $10.25 an acre any isolated or disconnected tract of the public domain of Oklahoma after such lands have been open to settlement for three years. Not more than 160 acres are to be sold to one person. Also a bill providing that the United States court in the western district of Indian territory shall be held at Wetunka and Bristow. Inspected Irrigation Surveys. Pheonix, Ariz., Jan. 9.-F. M. Newell, chief hydrographer of the geological survey, has returned after an inspection of the surveys being made along the Colorado river, with a view to future storage and irrigation enterprises. He visited the camps of the topographical surveyors in this valley and had a conference with the officials having charge of the Tonto basin storage enterprise. He left here for Denver, thence to Washington. Shut to Hear Booker. Ontario, Cal., Jan. 6.-The banks and most of the business houses closed in honor of Booker T. Washington, who addressed the greatest audience ever assembled in this city. His address was on characteristic lines for the benefit of the Tuskegee institute, for which liberal contributions were made. An Old Scout Dies. Washington, Jan. 9.—Captain Francis Marion Shelt, a veteran of the Mexican war, a scout and plainsman, who, it is said, took across the western prairies the first wagon train to California, at the time of the discovery of gold there, died here Jan. 7, aged 70 years. Want More Pay. Topeka, Jan. 8.—The grievance committees of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Order of Railway Trainmen formally present to General Mudge of the Santa Fe a demand for a 20 per cent increase in wages. The road has not yet taken any action on the matter. Negotiations between the Santa Fe officials and the train men's committees will be carried on in an effort to reach an agreement. The workmen have been in session here since Monday. Railroaders After Oil Emporia, Kans., Jan. 7.—The Emporia railroad men are the first to form an incorporated company in this town to dig for oil and gas. Their company is called the "Emporia Oil, Gas and Pipe Line Company," and is incorporated with a capital stock of $250,000. The officers elected are: A. P. Goodhue, division foreman of the Santa Fe railroad, Emporia, president; Robert Oglesby, oil expert, Chanute, vice president; F. J. Conway, dispatcher, Santa Fe railroad, Emporia, secretary. Blizzard Reports. Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 8.—A furious blizzard raged in Des Moines during the morning of Jan. 7, the wind blowing 30 miles an hour. Much damage was done. Telephone lines are down, signs have been torn off and plate glass windows broken. The temperature fell rapidly. St. Paul, Minn.—A terrific blizzard is raging in South Dakota and is moving rapidly eastward. Railroad service is at a standstill and fuel is scarce, causing increased suffering. YRU OF FI Acts Ge Acts Acts Acts truly Syrup of Figs ap well-informed and th ponent parts are s cause it acts without tions, as it is wholly quality or manufactu pleasant t virtues of from an ex known to a act most th To get genuine— CALIFORNIA F Louisville, Ky. San Francisco, For sale by all druggists. Price SYRUP OF FIGS Acts Gently; Acts Pleasantly; Acts Beneficially; Acts truly as a Laxative. Syrup of Figs appeals to the cultured and the well-informed and to the healthy, because its component parts are simple and wholesome and because it acts without disturbing the natural functions, as it is wholly free from every objectionable quality or substance. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal virtues of Syrup of Figs are obtained from an excellent combination of plants known to be medicinally laxative and to act most beneficially. To get its beneficial effects—buy the genuine—manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. San Francisco, Cal. Louisville, Ky. New York, N.Y. For sale by all druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle. Early in the morning, late at night, or whenever used, Defiance Starch will be found always the same, always the best. Insist on having it, the most for your money. Satisfaction or money back guaranteed. It is manufactured under the latest improved conditions. It is up-to-date. It is the best. We give no premiums. We sell 16 ounces of the best starch made for 10 cents. Other brands are 12 ounces for 10 cents with a tin whistle. Manufactured by THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., Omaha, Neb. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY: gives quick relief and cures worst cases. Book of testimonials and 10 DAYS' treatment FREE. Dr. H.H. GREEN'S BONS, Box R., Atlanta, Ga. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NATHAN BICKFORD, Washington, D.C., they will receive quick replies. H. 6th N. H. Volta Staff 20th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 W. N. U.—WICHITA—NO. 2—1903 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. IN LAUNDRY in your town. Small capital required and big returns on the investment assured. We make all kinds of Laundry Machinery. Minery Co., 181 E. Division St., Chicago. START A STEAM LAUNDRY in your town. Small capital required and big returns on the investment assured. We make all kinds of Laundry Machinery. Write us. Paradox Machinery Co., 181 E. Division St., Chicago. actually penetrates to the pain and cures where other liniments and salves either absolutely fail or fall far short of complete success. A LURKING DANGER. There is a lurking danger in the aching back. A The aches and pains of a bad back tell of kidneys overworked. Go to the kidneys' assistance when backache pains warn you. A kidney warning should be heeded, for dangerous diabetes quickly follows in the wake of backache. Urinary disorders are serious and Bright's disease is near at hand. Read how the danger can be averted. Case No. 15,741—Rev. Jacob D. Van Doren, of 57th street, Fond du Lac, Wis., Presbyterian clergyman, says: "A man or woman who has never had kidney complaint or any of the little ills consequent upon irritated or inactive kidneys knows very little about what prolonged suffering is. I had attacks which kept me in the house for days at a time, unable to do anything, and to express what I suffered can hardly be adequately done in ordinary Anglo-Saxon. As time passed, complications set in, the particulars of which I will be pleased to give in a personal interview to any one who requires information. I used plenty of remedies, and, ever on the outlook for something that might check or benefit my condition, I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills. This I can consciently say, Doan's Kidney Pills caused a general improvement in my health. They brought great relief by lessening the pain and correcting the action of the kidney secretions. A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine, which cured the Rev. Jacob Van Doren, will be malled 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. When it comes to matrimony fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Brono-Quinine Tablets. Price 25c. The man who never swears himself often inspires profanity in others. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Defiance Starch for the same price of other starches. It takes a pretty good man to appreciate a good story. Sy KEELEY INSTITUTE START A STEAM LAU Write us. Paradox Machinery Co Mexican Mustang Liniment and o iments solutel comple In This Glded Age. Now it's to be a $7,500,000 hotel in New York. The man who went to the Waldorf-Astoria and was afraid to put his boots outside the door of his room lest the porter would gld 'em will have renewed occasion for apprehension. Status of the Lottery. Status of the Lottery. It is told of an East Indian law student that he once threw his examiners into confusion by declaring matriomy to be an illegal state. "How so? How so?" he was asked by the perturbed examiners, many of them married men. The student smiled beatifically. "Marriage," quoth he, "is a lottery, and lotteries are forbidden by law." Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, paints the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. The barber's face is not his fortune. He lives off other people's mugs. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. Considering the number of shots fired, how few are hit. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz. for 10 cents. He is a wise man who knows when he has enough. MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING, won't shake out or blow out; by using Defiance Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for saem money. Some women believe in the equality of sexes and some in the superiority of their own. FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2.00 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. KLINE, 331 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Any singer can take a high note if it is of the green back variety. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. Every man over-estimates the value of his acquaintance. INSIST ON GETTING IT Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch. This is because they have a stock on hand of other brands containing only 12 oz. in a package, which they won't be able to sell first, because Defiance contains 16 oz. for the same money. Do you want 16 oz. instead of 12 oz. for same money? Then buy Defiance Starch. Requires no cooking. 716 West Tenth Street.. Kansas City, Mo. Alcohol and Drug Addictions Cured by a scientific course of medication. The only place in Kansas City or tributary territory where the Genulus Keetle Remedies are administered. PROMINENT PHYSICIANS USE AND ENDORSE PE-RU-NA. C.B. CHAMBERLIN, M.D. OF WASHINGTON, D.C. "Many cases have come under my observation, where Peruna has benefited and cured. Therefore, I cheerfully recommend it for catarrh and a general tonic."---C. B. CHAMBERLIN, M. D. URING our 30 years of gun making, we have discovered many things about ammunition that no one could learn in any other way. Our discoveries in this line, together with years of experience manufacturing ammunition, enable us to embody many fine points in Winchester Metallic Cartridges for rifles and revolvers which make them superior in many ways to all other brands upon the market. Winchester cartridges in all calibers are accurate, sure-fire and exact in size; being made and loaded in a modern manner by skilled experts. If you want the best INSIST UPON HAVING WINCHESTER MAKE OF CARTRIDGES. Medical Examiner U. S. Treasury. Dr. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Examiner of U. S. Treasury Department, graduate of, Cor graduate of Columbia College and who served three years at West Point, has the following to say of Peruna: PETER H. "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from your assistance. One short month has brought forth a vast change Pleasantly; Beneficially; as a Laxative. Meals to the cultured and the healthy, because its complex and wholesome and be disturbing the natural func- free from every objectionable substance. In the process of eating figs are used, as they are the taste, but the medicinal Syrup of Figs are obtained excellent combination of plants be medicinally laxative and to beneficially. Its beneficial effects—buy the manufactured by the G SYRUP CO. Cal. New York.N.Y. fifty cents per bottle. DURING our 30 ye discovered many no one could lea discoveries in this experience manufu to embody many Metallic Cartridges for rifles are superior in many ways to all o Winchester cartridges in all o and exact in size; being ma manner by skilled experts. INSIST UPON HAVING WINCH and now consider myself a well man and I after months of suffering. Fellow-sufferers Peruna will cure you." Dr. Llewellyn Jordan. Geo. C. Havener, M. D., of Anacostia, D. C., writes: The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.; Gentlemen—"In my practice I have had occasion to frequently prescribe your valuable medicine, and have found its use beneficial, especially in cases of catarrh." George C. Havener, M. D. If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and be will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. On all SUITS, OVERCOATS, Boys and Chil dren Suits and Underwear Call and See and be convinced. Wichita's New One Price Clothing Store 114 North Main Street. FOR YOUR FALL and WINTER COAL to the old reliable headquarters for every ing in the COAL LINE. We handle all the lead- and best grades — not the substitutes. We also can y you with all kinds of Lime, Cement, Brick and Sto- THE JACKSON - WALKER COAL and MATERIAL CO. The Wichita "Coaling Station" 12 So. Market St. Phone 1 USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL OUR WINTER L headquarters for every We handle all the leading institutes. We also can sup- Cement, Brick and Stone. WALKER MATERIAL CO. Building Station" Phone 10. S MATERIAL --- --- 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. USE FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating. GROCER IMBODEN MILLIN Great Removal Sale opportunity for the pu chase High Grade Reli IMBODEN MILLING CO. oval Sale for the public Grade Reliable AF YOUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLING CO. MERCHANDISE for present location being too small for our fast as we were compelled to seek larger quarters and w in securing for our future home one of the best buildings in Wichita, which is now being remo pancy, and when completed will be one of the Clothing, Furnishing Goods and Hat Stores in the occupy the entire building, two floors small for our fast growing larger quarters and were for one one of the best located is now being remodeled for ted will be one of the most s and Hat Stores in the West two floors Douglas Ave. 15th, 1903 stock of High Grass Cloth- accepting E. & W. Col'airs and tts and White Shirts at a big Our present location being too small for our fast growing business we were compelled to seek larger quarters and were fortunate in securing for our future home one of the best located corner buildings in Wichita, which is now being remodeled for our occupancy, and when completed will be one of the most Modern Clothing, Furnishing Goods and Hat Stores in the West We will occupy the entire building, two floors Southwest Corner Douglas Ave. North of Postoffice On or about February 15th, 1903 will place on sale our entire stock of High Grac nishing Goods and Hats, excepting E. & W. Col leterson Hats, Manhattan Shirts and White Shirts on for thirty days We will place on sale our entire stock of High Grace Clothing, Furnishing Goods and Hats, excepting E & W. Col'ais and Cuffs, Stetson Hats, Manhattan Shirts and White Shirts at a big reduction for thirty days Commencing Friday. January 2nd 1902 Ending SaturdayJanuary 31st 1903 Greenfield Bro's NICHITA, KAS Bell Phone 71 New Phone 120 BRO'S Greenfield Bro's WICHITA, KAS. Bell Phone 757 New Phone 1265 & FeeCd o, S IN atic and Steam ALS FEED..... Cor. Main and 11th Sts. Wichita, Kansas. And all Kinds of FEED.... Your Patronage Solicited Near Cor. Main and 11th Sts. Wichita, Kansas. CIS & Co., IN..... Paper and Glass NT THE PAINT THAT HOLDS Wichita, Kan. J. L. FRANCIS & CO., J. H. Turner CHERRYVALE, KANS. A grand concert was given at the A. M. E. church New Year night. PROGRAM Opening song by the Co. Recitation B F Thomas Solo Miss Anna Knox Trio Miss A Knox, Mrs. G. Tay lor and Mrs. B F Thomas Recitation H C Wilder Quartett H Wilder, H C Diokson, [B F Thomas, E K Knox Instrumental solo E K Knox Old Fashion Time Mrs E Cooper Solo Miss L Walker Recitation Miss E Wilder Trio Three small boys Miss Pinky Richardson was the guest of Mrs. C. L. Young [during holidays. Mr. E. D. Dixon was called to Chanute on the account of the death of his sister. Miss M. Cnox is still on the sick list. Miss Sina Morgan came down from K. C. to visit her mother, Mrs H, G. Wilders. Mrs. Wm. Knox and daughter, of Wichita, came down to visit husband and friends. E. K. Knob and Miss Jessie Neal went to Coffeyville last Wednesday to attend a grond ball and returned Thursday. H. C. Dixon left Monday for Iola. E. J. Killough is on the sick list. C. Floyd it in the city. Miss Emma Biggers, of Wichita, passed through last Saturday for Oswego to visit relat.ves. In Jas. H. Guy is a man of high attainments and one in whom the republicans of Kansas have the utmost confidence as a gentleman and as a republican. The appointment of Mr. Guy as Minister to Liberia would meet the approval of all. A. G. MUELL UNDERTAKER EMBALMER OFFICE DURING 2025 RCS BOOK 150 23 N. MAIN ST. MICHIGAN, KANS. Braitsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Always Reliable WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair smooth and prevents it from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and silky hair, and oily hair. It sold over forty years and used by the famous Warner Bros. harmless. Testimonialists on request. It is sold for straightening kinky hair. Better than any other preparations. Get the Original Ozonized Oxide Pomade. It is soft, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. It is soft and beautiful. This wonderful pomade is by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Giving your hair the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equally as good as this wonderful pomade. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.49 for three bottles. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. service to shipping and commercee, will become still more serviceable to rural communities as a free mail delivery facilities enable us to reach isolated homes more promptly and more frequently. We hope that this grand work will grow and expand and will in the future, as it has in the past continue to place within the reach of our rapidly increasing population the necessaries and luxuries of the life that has distinguished us as a people in the past. Owing to lack of time you will please excuse mistakes and scattering remarks. Whenever the colored people of this city will learn to have more confidence in each other and stay closer together then they may hope to accomplish some good for the race, but, so long as they will suffer themselves to be storn asunder by designing and fuss making men, then so long will they be unable to accomplish those things which they should. Mhe race must lesvn to together. Be as good to us as we have been to you by paying us what you owe. We believe you will. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. " B.F. McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at SMSM The S AND M 5 3-1 Percent 100 Pieces of ¾ Percales in the 1990 fast, a strictly 7½ value, at the A BIG GIN 100 Pieces of Red Seal Doubled 7½ We are exclusive distributors Wichita and to introduce them we'll They are all the seasons produce and plaids. Its the case of first come first find them all gone in a day or two. M5 and 10C 3-4 Percales Per Yard 5 miles in the 1903 Shirtwaist Stripes, $1 value, at the S. & M., per yard..... BIG GINGHAM EVEN Real Doubled Zephyr Ginghams go on the distributors of this brand of Ginghams them we'll put these 12½c values on seasons productions, all dainty design of first come first served and don't be pay or two. The SM5 and 10 Cent Store 100 Pieces of $ \frac{1}{4} $ Pericles in the 1903 Shirtwaist Stripes, coloring absolutely fast, a strictly $ \frac{7}{2} $ value, at the S. & M., per yard. 5C A BIG GINGHAM EVENT 100 Pieces of Red Seal Doubled Zephyr Ginghams go on sale here tomorrow. We are exclusive distributors of this brand of Ginghams here in Wichita and to introduce them we'll put these $12\frac{1}{2}$ values on sale at yd. 10c They are all the seasons productions, all dainty designs, neat checks, stripes and plaids. Its the case of first come first served and don't be disappointed if you find them all gone in a day or two. BIG UNDERWEAR Values 50c ladies natural gray half wool vests and pants, each ..... 25c Misses natural gray fleeced lined Union Suits with drop seats ..... 25c Boys and Misses brown, heavy fleeced vests and drawers, each ..... Misses gray ribbed fleeced pants and worth 10 and 30c. This sale each ..... 5c to Misses ( seat lined ) fleeced Union Suits. Special, Suit... 45c. Infants fleeced Vests, each... en's $1 Wool Shirts and Drawers, in brown and blue, this sale, each, 77c Misses and Boys pants and vests, in natural gray, half wool, all sizes; worth 65c; choice ... Ladies' Encre fleeced pants and vests; values, this sale, each... 1 wool vests and nde 38c iced lined Union 19c on, heavy fleeced each..... 19c pants and vests 5c to 19c Union Suits. Spec Vests, each... 5c Drawers, in brown ale, each, 77c vests, in natural 45c; choice... 19c and vests; 25c .....19c Here you'll find s priced at a nickle 1-gallon size oil c 1-gallon size covers 2lb tea and coffee e 2-inch steel frying 20-inch iron coals Sink drainers and Muffin pans (9 cu Good Whisk brood Dover egg beaters. 14 pint size steeph Graduated quart Double shawl strap Homemade Be Mad and batts American Corsets An extremely satis erect form and sh 50c ladies natural gray half wool vests aude pants, each ..... 38c 25c Misses natural gray fleeced lined Union Suits with drop seats ..... 19c 25c Boys and Misses brown, heavy fleeced vests and drawers, each..... 19c Misses gray ribbed fleeced pants and vests worth 10 and 30c, This sale each ..... 5c to 19c Misses ( seat lined ) fleeced Union Suits. Special, Suit... 45c. Infants fleeced Vests, each... 5c en's $1 Wool Shirts and Drawers, in brown and blue, this sale, each, 77c Misses and Boys pants and vests, in natural gray, half wool, all sizes; worth 65c; choice ..... 19c Ladies' Eucre fleeced pants and vests; 25c values, this sale, each..... 19c Cotton Blankets The last call on Blankets with the prices down to the last notch. You'll find it diffic- ult to equal these prices. 10-4 Cotton Blankets.....49c 11-4 Cotton Blankets.....89c THE SCHMITT 5 AND 10 C 207-209 E. DOUG SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S M 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 207-209 E. DONGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KAS. THE SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S MERC 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 207-209-DEE AVE. WIOTA, IA. Topeka, Kans., Jan. 1, 1903. Mr. W. N Miller, Dear S'r:— Replying to your recent request, I have written the following:— The Weather Bureau is connected with the Agricultural department of the Civil Service System of the government. It is one of the most important departments of the government. In fact, it is probably the most beneficial in that it serves all classes alike, especially those in the commot walks of life. It is only within recent years that the study of the atmosphere has sufficiently developed as to elevate the Weather Bureau to a position of independence. Although the science of Meteorology is as yet but partially developed; yet the government is continuously spending thousands of dollars studying the conditions of the atmosphere, its changes in conditions and the causes which give rise on these conditions and changes so as to establish a proper "safety limit". by which to give to the people a reliable prediction of occasional cold blasts, occurrence of tornadoes, the approach of cyclones, etc. By this means they may be able to avoid many things that would otherwise prove disastrous. Moreover, from the earliest days of the Republic the department of Agriculture has put forth its most strenuous efforts to encourage production, its growth and development, that it might add to the profits of the farmers and others. Our Weather Bureau has become a necessity to mariners, fruit growers and others, and, in addition to its U. S. Weather Bureau Office. Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas. In Our 5 and 1oc Department Here you'll find some extraordinary bargains, priced at a nickle and a dime. 1-gallon size oil can.....10c 1-gallon size covered bucket.....10c 2lb tea and coffee canister, each,.....10c 8-inch steel frying pans.....10c 20-inch iron coal shovel.....10c Sink drainers and collanders.....10c Muffin pans (9 cup).....10c Good Whisk broom.....10c Dover egg beaters.....10c 14 pint size steeping pot.....10c Graduated quart cup.....10c Double shawl straps.....10c Homemade Bed Comforters An extremely satisfactory and popular number in the erect form and shape Is a full gored, biased cut, straight front corner, of superior quality; English Coutil, elaborately trimmed with wide satin finish all silk ribbon, with large satin bow at front. Price..... $1. Riohard Walker. NOT TILL THEN. DOES IT PAY TO BE STRAIGHT? We have always maintained and now maintain that in politics as in anything else, a man should be straight, that is to say, he should have a political principal and a political party and should stick to his principal and his party. He should be willing to go up or down with his party. Our political principal and our political party has always been and is now, Republican, and we have steadfastly stood by our principal and our party. We have taken the bitters with the sweets—and yet, we are still in the Republican ranks. But, the question is, does it pay? Does a man receive the just credit due by constancy and fairness? It may seem on its face that a man does not, but by looking the question fairly and squarely we are of the opinion that a man does receive the credit which is due and we believe that it pays a man to be straight and to stay by his party principals. The great change will take place Monday. Keep an eye open for our collector. Sir Thomas Lipton might save considerable expense and achieve a better result by purchasing one of the old American cup defenders instead of building Shamrock III. Ah Joke, a maniac Chinese, ran amuck in Marysville the other day, and the residents of that worthy town are looking for the fellow who gave the coolie his name.—San Francisco Cali. Ambitious youths should not jump hastily to the conclusion that the quickest and surest way to get rich is to become a burglar or train robber. Occasionally one of these fellows is nabbed. Made of good quality silkollne and filled with carded $2.50 batts "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 hov parted ferver. Tim—'The devil ye say! McGinnis; Yis; she tuk alimony. Tim—Poor crature, did she doily?—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 CAR CALLING CAR STATEM BILL H We Want YOUR B PRINTI We Print N Y T H I N HEADS HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCUL We Want YOUR JOB PRINTING We Print ANYTHING FINE WORK OUR JO If Your Work Is We Are Kind Job Wor We Guard OUR JOB ROOM We Are Now Prepared To Kinds Of Fancy, Up to Job Work. We Invite A Tri We Guarantee To Please You 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. 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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. Want UR INTING Print THING RDS RDS EVENTS HEADS AND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. OB ROOM. Now Prepared To Do All Us Of Fancy, Up to Date x. We Invite A Trial. uarantee To Please You, Both RockIsland System Kansas City and Return $8.15 January 12th and 13th January 18th, 19th, 20th. January 25th and 26th Topeka and Return $6.16 January 10th to 17th Topeka and Return $4.62 January 19th, 23rd, 28th C. E. Bascome, C. P. A BEFORE HE TOOK VOGELER'S He Could Not Touch His Wife's Diu- nners, and They Were "Fit for a King." So writes our esteemed friend Mr. Frank Chambers of 9 Bennett street. Chiswick: "For over two years I suffered agonies from indigestion and became reduced to its 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 life. 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 OiLt., Baltimore) will send a sample free to any one writing to them and mentioning this paper. PETER H. Call On Me For the Best Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Bicycles, Mandolins, Guitars, or anything you want As cheap as anywhere in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. Doctors to Travel with Pilgrims. To lessen the risk of disease, orders have been given that all Egyptian pilgrims going to Mecca next year must accompany the holy carpet, which is sent from Cairo to Mecca annually with a military escort. Doctors will travel with the pilgrims. Knew Her Readers. Editor—You want to be sure, Miss Scratchington, that all the historical data of your novel is strictly correct. Miss Scratchington—Don't worry about that, dear sir; people who know history never read historical novels.—Brooklyn Life. The First Woman Minister. The First Woman Minister. One of the mourners at the funeral funeral of Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the first woman ordained as a minister in this country—Mrs. Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell, of Henrietta, N. Y. Printed in Seven Languages. The China Times of Pekin started the new century by issuing its paper in seven languages—Chinese, Japanese, English French, German, Russian and Italian. THE SCENIC ROUTE Lodge Directory 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 8:15 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 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. 10:39 a. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting 11:00 a. m. Preaching. 2:30 p. m. Sabbath School. 4:00 p. m. Mission Circle. 7:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Service. 8:00 p. m. Regular Divine Service. WEEK DAYS. Tuesday, 4 p. m. Junior Choir practice Thursday night, Prayer and Praise. Friday night, Senior Choir practice and Teacher's meeting. You are cordially invited to attend each of these services. It Always Pays to let people know what you save 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.— Justin McCarthy has just passed his seventy-second birthday. He has apparently abandoned novel writing and is devoting himself exclusively to history. A Valuable Find. Two years ago the German colonial society offered a prize for the finding of a plant in the German colonies furnishing gutta-percha suitable for cable purposes. A telegram from German New Guinea says that gutta-percha, as well as rubber, has been found in large quantities. HERGULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of P. E. Thaddens Summytt, Chan. Com. A. A, Fox, 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. Chinneth, 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. 2906. G. U. O. O. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H Gordon, P. C. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WICHITA TABERNAGLE 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. 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 12,000 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 Oskaloosa, 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. The Newest Extravagance. A young American lady recently caused a sensation by appearing at a fashionable dance in shoes worth nearly $5,000. The fronts were a blazing mass of rare diamonds, which gave the wearer a Cinderella-like charm as she moved beneath the electric lamps. Long Imprisonment. A short time ago a Sicilian advocate was found guilty of sixty-three different acts of fraud. For his industry and enthusiasm in the cause of dishonesty he was sentenced to 189 years' imprisonment. Himla's Swimming Brides. Girls inhabiting the island of Himla, near Rhodes, are not allowed to marry until they have brought up a specified number of sponges, each taken from a certain depth. The people of the island earn their living by the sponge fishery. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Kansas City and St. Louis Conway Springs and Coffeyville For St. Louis For Kans, City and St. Louis Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo Geneseo, Salina, Puablo, Denver For Anthony and Kiowa, For Anthony and Kiowa, Arrives Daily Kiowa, Anthony, Conway Springs, and Clearwater 9.20p Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville 4.50p From St. Louis 2.35p From Kan. City and St. Louis 7.05p From Denver, Pneblo, Salina, and Geneseo 11.25p From Hutchinson 4.06p From Hutchinson and Geneseo 9.25p From Anthony, Conway Springs 4.40p Kansas City, St. Louis, Yates Center and ElDorado 5.50p From Kiowa, Anthony and Conway Springs 9.05p WICHTITA BUD WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Pass- senger, except Sunday 11.00 g No. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac- commodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.30 g No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pass- senger, except Sunday 5.15 g No. 473, Kingman and Pratt ac- commodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 g WEST BOUND Leave班 No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. 7.00 No. 8, Texas Fast Express 6.35 No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 3.10 EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. 9.45 No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. 9.05 No. 26, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.30 p St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 8.15 p WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 p Meteor 8.25 p ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. E. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 a K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 p Wellington Accommodation 5.15 p Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 a Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 p Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 p Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 p Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 a Wellington Accommodation 8.45 a Caldwell Acc. Except Sun¹ 8.45 a Texas Express 5.10 p Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 a Searchlight $1.00 The Missouri Pacific R Shortest Line To Colorado Point MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS. Reclining Chair Cars on all train SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor.Douglas ave. and Wichita at for reliable information relative to Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. A. 30 Profits of Fishing Several of the Scotch fleet fishing out of Yarmouth made extraordinarily deliveries at the wharf on a recent Saturday as the result of only one night's work. One boat's catch realized $775, the boat having earned a total of $1,500 in the week, and an other $725. Corn Meal to Fatten Geese. The increased importation in France of American corn meal is due chiefly to its use in fattening geese. Irish League Is Streng. The United Irish League claims to have 1,326 branches.