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Wichita, Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 7; 03 KANSAS COMMENT. KANSAS DAY.—January 29 was quite generally observed in schools and colleges of the state. DOUBLED IN PRICE.—There is a farm land boom on in Franklin county. It is claimed that lands are selling for double the amount they did three years ago. WICHITA RELIEVED.—The coal dealers there have secured sufficient coal to supply all, although some grades of coal are still sold in limited quantities to individuals. ELEVENTH CHILD AT '33.—An Atchison mother has eleven children all alive, healthy and hearty. The point connected with this item is that the mother is only 33 years old. DIDD FROM RUPTURE.—T. I. McCullough, a Butler county farmer, died at the Wichita hospital after being operated upon for rupture. Eight minutes before he died he made his will. HIDDEN MONEY BURNED.—A woman of Lawrence hid $265 in her wrapper and threw it over the foot of her bed near a gasoline stove. The stove exploded and the money was burned. DEATHS FROM OLD AGE.—The death items appearing in Kansas newspapers seem to show a larger percentage of deaths from old age than those from any other state, in proportion to population. THE YOUNGEST SOLDIER.—Another has been found. R. T. Jellison, of Belleville enlisted August 19, 1862, at the age of 14 years, 7 months and 16 days, and served three years in the 13th Kansas. A WILD RACE.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson were in a runaway at Lindsborg. It was a wild chase but the horse finally tired out. Mrs. Olsen then climbed out of the buggy and sprained her ankle. THE COUNTY SYSTEM.—The postmaster at Topeka has been ordered to prepare to install in Shawnee county the county system of rural free delivery. This system will reach every house in the county. A. O. U. W. GRAND LODGE.—At Wichita the local committee for the grand lodge of the A. O. U. W. is making big preparations for the meeting which will be held there February 23, 24, 25, and 26. KILLED UNDER HIS WAGON.—Hunter Taylor, a successful young stockman living near Douglas, was accidentally killed beneath the wheels of a feed wagon. He was hauling kafir corn to feed a flock of sheep. PRESIDENT OF POSTMASTERS.—George C. Wetzel, postmaster of Linwood, was elected president of the Kansas Postmasters' association for the coming year. The meeting next year will be held at Kansas City, Kas. PAPERS FOR FUEL.—At the meeting of Kansas postmasters in Topeka several postmasters said that they receive such quantities of papers sent to fake subscribers that their offices are supplied half the time with fuel. HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS.—This committee is: John Francis, Allen, chairman; C. Leland, Doniphan, W. R. Stubbs, Douglass; J. B. Sims, Shawnee; F. M. Simmons, Riley; F. H. Brown, Labette; J. Evans, Lyon; W. S. Finley, Franklin; William Murdock, Washington; J. O. Taylor, Osborne; L. M. Linton, Smith; W. S. Speer, Johnson; E. R. Watkins, Reno; C. M. Beeson, Ford; F. W. Laughlin, Atchison; P. W. Goebel, Miami. ELEVATOR BURNED.—The Hoffman elevator at Abilene, used for corn, caught fire from the dynamo and was burned. The loss is $12,000 with $4,000 insurance. ONE WISE FARMER.—Governor Bailey offered a $100 job to an old friend the other day—W. W. Wise, of Leavenworth county. Mr. Wise told the governor that he did not want it; said he intended to remain on his farm. STATE LABOR SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the State Society [of Labor is held at Topeka this week. WAS A KANSAS BOY.—John Bruce, the engineer who was killed on the Sunset Limited in Arizona, was a Leavenworth county boy. He is a son of William Bruce, a farmer residing near Reno. William Bruce, the father, is an old railway engineer. BROKE OPEN EXPRESS OFFICE.—The sheriff of Meade county, with a justice of the peace, went to a railroad depot to seize liquors and being refused entrance to the express room broke open the door and took packages assigned to prominent citizens. MORE WORK AT RILEY.—Last fall when the plans were made for putting in individual heating plants at Fort Riley in the various barracks and quarters it was announced that the old central heating plant would be converted into an electric plant and this will now probably be done. AMBITIOUS HERINGTON.—That city is actively engaged in a movement to be incorporated as a city of the second class. It is taking n census and has over 2,000 names already listed, with a probability of reaching 2,600 or more. 15TH DAY. There is a bill in both houses for the purchase of the right to make voting machines, and for their manufacture by students of state law. The bill requires that all houses of the legislature have favorably reported bills authorizing the executive council to contract for a machine that will fill all the requirements of the state elections. The house judiciary committee made a favorable joint resolution for a constitutional convention. A repeal of the laws relating to corrupt practices in campaigns and elections has found its way into the house. The law was passed in the House and is now in effect to help that detail his election expenses, and campaign committees to do the same. As the reports usually made do not comply with the intent of the bill, the House is considering other new bills is one providing for the appointment of an attorney in each judicial district to assist the county attorney in criminal cases; also an act providing for a county judge to be appointed in each district where the school house is worth more than $400 no change of site can be made without a two-thirds vote of the district; and another act providing for a county judge to put in judgment form in the district court, and the legislature must then provide for the payment of the judgment. The vote of the judge of 80 to 33 defeated a motion to quit adding to the number of house employees, especially clerks. 16TH DAY. There is in the senate a bill requiring mills and elevators to put in track scales and weigh the grain in the cars. The senate, Edwards, has two bills, one giving judges authority to suspend sentences on the good behavior of the convict, which would practically create a parole system. The senate, Edwards, naming the length of imprisonment, with provisions that the convict may be released on his good behavior. This is intended to give the man without a "pull" equal chances. House bills continue to pour in. The latest include a bill providing that all fire insurance companies doing business in Kansas shall use the same form of policy, to be approved by the supervisory board. Also a bill requiring railroads to provide track scales at stations shipping as much as 100 cars of freight a year. After the house judiciary committee passed a passage of the bill to make chicken stealing a felony, a motion to overrule the committee was discussed and defeated. In the same manner the bill giving right of action by employees for damages from accidents was defeated. The house judiciary committee made a favorable joint resolution for a constitutional convention. The house adopted the resolution requiring contestants for seats in that body to give bond within ten days of $300, securing the payment of the bond. The contest in case he fails to win the contest. 17TH DAY Labor unions are represented by Mr. Van Pelt, secretary of the labor legislative committee. A bill considered important and the only one pressed by the building trades was acted to provide for better safety in scaffold work. The labor unions will ask for a conciliatory measure, providing for an arbitration commission. Their child labor bill has been put off but may be amended to provide for improved censing stationary engineers, for inspection of boilers and to regulate plumbing. --- A petition from Marion county has been presented to the house requesting that $4,00,00 of the appropriation made for the Kansas exhibit be made fair be set aside for a horticultural display. 18TH DAY. The ways and means committee of the senate has approved an appropriation for the construction of a wall around the Hutchinson reformatory, to be built next summer. --- The ways and means committee of the house has decided to follow ex-Auditor Cole's recommendation and provide an appropriation for a new office, to be the office of the or's office. The salary attached to the office will be $1.50 a year. Two joint resolutions for a change in the office of the or's office require foreign born people are before the legislature. Hill of Russell, put in a resolution to require a residence here of three years. Linden, put in a resolution to tend to five years and to require the foreigner to become a naturalized citizen. Among new bills is an act authorizing the refunding of the legally existing bounded indebted to disorganized and merged school districts. There is a bill in the house providing that wages in the ten pennils in a district that a levy on the teachers' transportation to another adjoining district and to pay for their tuition. The house took the "chicken stealing" bill and the dietary committee and will consider it itself. 19TH DAY. The senate tried to get the house to change its provision for a committee to investigate the harvester trust by a house committee by asking that a joint committee be appointed for the house refused the co-operation of the senate. Senator Porter introduced a bill providing for a commission to investigate the unpaid Porter claims and report to the legislature of 1833. The senate committee on insurance has killed Noftzger's bill requiring foreign insurance companies to invest 40 per cent of their gross income on Kansas business in Kansas securities. The house cut the appropriation for postage on part of Secretary Gurney at 4:00p.m. The sentiment of the house was that Mr. Coburn's book should be sent as freight to county clerks and be distributed by them. The clerk's land is likely to be a resolution through house but will practically instruct Senator Burton who vote for Cuban reciprocity. GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS.—Governor Bailey has appointed R. J. Brock, of Manhattan, to succeed F. D. Coburn as a regent of the Kansas agricultural school. Coburn resigned recently. He has also appointed S. H. Kelsey, of Atchison, to succeed Sim Fox as adjutant general of the Kansas national guard. LARGEST IN THE CITY.—The Presbyterian church at Clay Center is to have an addition for which $2,000 has been raised. The addition will make this church the largest in the city. MUMPS IN PRISON.—An epidemic of mumps has broken out in the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, and about 50 men are confined in the hospital with the disease. None of the patients are dangerously ill, although several have the disease in a bad form. It is believed that the disease was contracted from prisoners received from Indian Territory. NOT ONE CRIMINAL CASE.—The bar docket of the district court at Marysville has not a single criminal case among the 59 cases on it. APPLES ARE PROFITABLE.—Sam Hoover, of Sedgwick county, believes that apples are equal to alfalfa when the farmer comes to count the profits. He has an apple orchard of 100 acres, and has been selling apples all fall and winter and still has 2,000 barrels in cold storage. They are now worth $3 to $3.50 a barrel. AUDITING W. R. C. BOOKS.—This work is being done in Topeka by Mrs. E. E. Forter, of Marysville, department president, assisted by Mrs. Sarah J. Hanna, department secretary. MR. BOWEN STILL HOPEFUL. Public Feeling In This Country Restrained With Difficulty. SETTLEMENT HERE AND'NOW. Washington, Feb. 5.—There are as yet no advices from the allied governments respecting the nature of the next proposal they will submit to Mr. Bowen, Venezuela's representative, for a settlement of their claims, but there is good authority for the statement that the note of Mr. Bowen addressed to the British ambassador will result in an adjustment of the trouble. At the British embassy the most important conference that the representatives of the allies have held among themselves took place. The allied powers have been again requested by their representatives to consent to priority of payment of their claims for a limited period only, and equality of all claimant nations thereafter. Mr. Bowen has stated that he is willing that the allies receive preferential treatment for one month, if at the end of that time all the claimant nations be placed on an equal basis as to time and proportionate payments. The question of referring the one question of preferential treatment to The Hague for settlement, as suggested by Mr. Bowen came up at the conference and it was evident at once that the negotiators were one in their opposition to calling in The Hague tribunal except as a last resort. The British ambassador, in a call on Mr. Bowen, asked him regarding his proposition to refer the matter to The Hague and it developed that Mr. Bowen was no less anxious than the allies' representatives that the whole controversy be settled here and now. All these facts have been cabled in full to the three powers. The fact that Baron von Sternberg, the German minister, is known to be in close touch with the emperor is the ground for the belief that he may be able, through his representations to Berlin to rouse the London foreign office to a realization of the acuteness of the situation here and the desirability of prompt action that will settle the trouble. The German government has been informed of the difficulty with which public feeling in this country has been restrained from an outburst against the Anglo-German alliance, and it is believed that it appreciates the necessity of an early settlement of the whole dispute. For More Allotment Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 6.—The Wyoming industrial convention adopted resolutions that a strong memorial be sent to the proper departments of the general government for allotment in severity of the lands included in the Wind River or Shoshone reservation in Wyoming. The reservation comprises 2,800,000 acres and there are on it 1,600 Indians. For Cleaner Journalism Salem, Ore., Feb. 4. The senate has passed Mulkey's bill prohibiting the circulation of paper made up principally of criminal news of reports of the deeds of men convicted of crime in Oregon. The bill also prohibits the circulation of stories of deeds of crime committed in Oregon or the acting of such stories on the stage. Is Un-American. Manila, Feb. 6. 6—Governor Taft has pardoned Isabelle de Los Reyes, the Filipino labor leader, convicted under the Spanish law for bidding combinations to enhance the price of labor, of conspiracy and threats of violence. The governor took the ground that the law is un-American. Militia of the States. Washington, Feb. 5.—Secretary Root has transmitted to the house an abstract of the returns made to the adjutant general of the army by the adjutant generals of the various states, showing the militia strength of the states to be as follows: Officers, 8,921; enlisted men, 109,338. The aggregate number of persons in the United States available for military duty is given as 10,853,306. President Ripley Denies Topeka, Feb. 6.—President Ripley of the Santa Fe denied the published story to the effect that there was a likelihood of a traffic alliance between the Santa Fe and the Rock Island. Mr. Ripley said: "The report is an error throughout. General Manager Mudge did not confirm it in the manner printed in the papers. The Santa Fe will go on in the same old way to the Pacific coast and as the plans of the Rock Island we of course know nothing. There is absolutely nothing in common between the roads of the kind stated." Compromise Still Talked. Washington, Feb. 5.—There is still talk about the senate of the possibility of a compromise on the statehood proposition. A suggestion which appears to meet with some favor on both sides is that the two territories of Oklahoma and New Mexico be admitted as states, but that Arizona, be united with New Mexico until that territory has 300,000 people, when it shall become a state and that Oklahoma be admitted, but that some definite time in the future Indian Territory should be added to it. LOW RATES TO OKLAHOMA CITY All Railroads Make a Rate of One Fare to the Cattlemen's Convention. OKLAHOMA CITY: Announcement is made that all the railroads within a radius of 300 miles from Oklahoma City have joined in a uniform rate of one fare for the round trip to those wishing to attend the annual convention of the Oklahoma Live Stock association, to be held at Oklahoma City February 10, 12 and 12. This rate covers all points in Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and Arkansas, and extends to St. Joe, Kansas City, Superior, Neb., and St. Louis. Great preparations are in progress for this convention and thousands of guests are expected. The churches have even taken hold of the matter and will look after the material comfort of visitors. The business men and local committees have raised the sum of $10,000 for the entertainment of visitors and they propose to treat them royally; programs are being prepared embracing many novel features, among which will be artillery and cavalry drills. Rich prizes will be given for cattle roping and broncho busting, and these will prabably be among the most enjoyable features. Several excellent features are billed for the theatres and last, but not least, will be a grand ball to wind up with. Sales of cattle will be held each day of the convention with offerings from the best herds of thoroughbred cattle from the older states. Fire at Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City, Okla., Feb. 6.—Fire started in the Lion Store, in the furnace room. The main building was consumed but the abestos and iron doors between it and the annex saved the stock in that department. The loss on the Lion Store will be more than $75,000, and on the building $20,000. Seven offices in upper story were a total loss. During the excitement at the Lion Store a gasoline tank exploded in a candy store and from this five frame buildings were gutted, viz: The candy store, a saloon, a confectioner stock, men's furnishing stock and a restaurant. The firemen of Norman and Guthrie came in time to be of much service. Oscar Miller, a hose man, was seriously burned. Navy Yards Work Day And Night. Washington, Feb. 4.—The three-shift system, by which work will be kept up day and night, has been inaugurated in the gun carriage shop at the Washington navy yard. There is an imperative demand for completing the orders on hand, and this step is taken with a view of expidying the completion of work, the orders for which were given two years ago. It is the purpose of the naval officials to keep the other shops at the yard in full operation during the entire day and night as soon as workmen can be obtained. The Freight Blockade Chicago, Feb. 5. Because of the inability of the eastern roads to handle all the traffic offered them, western roads have issued blockade notices that affect several of the necessaries of life. Among the latter is flour, which the western roads will not receive for delivery to eastern roads until further notice. The condition of congestion on eastern roads is much worse than on western roads. Heavy Coal Shipments. Reading, Pa., Feb. 4.—The Reading Railway Company during the month of January brought down its main line to tide-water nearly 1,100,000 tons of anthracite coal. During the past week the company brought down over 10,500 cars containing about 273,000 tons. The shipment of coal during the past month has been the heaviest in the history of the Reading company. Rob Freight Cars. Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 5.—Nine Union Pacific trainmen, who ran between Cheyenne and Sydney, Neb., are under arrest here charged with the theft of goods in transit. It is alleged that during the past two months several thousand dollars worth of property were stolen from freight trains, and cached in this city. A thousand dollars worth of stolen goods, it is said, has been recovered. More arrests are expected. Not 20 Per Cent, Though. Topeka, Feb. 6.—Santa Fe conductors and trainmen may expect to get a fair increase in their wages. Mr. Ripley expressed himself as of the opinion that there would be no strike by the trainmen nor any reason for one so long as they kept their demands to a moderate limit. "There will be no trouble in making a settlement with the trainmen," he said, "so long as they are reasonable, but 20 per cent increase is too much for us to consider, and we may as well understand first as last that it cannot be granted." Manufacturers Combine. 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By Rail from Paris to Pakin. A through train service from Paris to Pekin was arranged some days ago by the directors of the Nord, Quest and Orleans railway companies of France and representatives of Belgian, Dutch, German and Austrian railways. Youths In the Senate. Senator Foraker was discussing a nice point in the militia bill with all the courtesy of a Chesterfield. "Why, we are all subject to militia duty," he exclaimed, as he looked around at the many gray-haired senators. "At least, all of us," he added, sagely, "who are under 45, as most of us surely are." The aged senatorial visages lighted with a smile of appreciation. The Value of a "Smile." Delegate Mark Smith of Arizona came into the house restaurant in Washington and joined some congressmen who were discussing an address recently delivered to an association of dry goods and other clerks on "The Commercial Value of a Smile." Mr. Smith was asked what he thought of the matter and he answered: "I have just settled, and my experience leads me to the conclusion that two smiles cost a quarter." Few Old Men Can Say This. Lakefield, Minn., Feb. 2d.—Wm. E. Gentry of this place makes the following statement: "For over forty years I suffered with misery in my back and at times I could not pass water without great pain and a burning sensation. I have had to make water as often as sixteen times during one night—just a little at a time. I tried many kinds of kidney medicines, but all without any good result, till at last I tried Dodd's Kidney Pills, and my pains are all gone." "I took six boxes and I am cured completely. I am 77 years of age and I feel better now than I have for over fifty years and I attribute it all to Dodd's Kidney Pills." 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Jean Adrien Jusserand, the new French ambassador to the United States, who is now in Washington, is a veteran diplomat, having spent half of his life in the service. Not yet 50. M. JUSSERAND he has won considerable reputation as an author. Mme. Jusserand, his wife, was formerly Miss Richards of Boston, but she has been a resident of Paris since girlhood. The new ambassador speaks English perfectly. A LEADER OF SOCIALISTS. Herr Bebel One of the Foremost Opponents of the Kaiser. Ferdinand August Bebel, who is publicly ridiculing the kaiser's alleged armed power of the world," is one of the foremost of socialists in past or present time. He was one of the coworkers of the great Marx in the Red International Workingmen's Union, and he was one of the members of the first imperial reichstag in 1871. Herr Bebel is self-educated, is one of the most fascinating of writers HEPP BEBEL upon social and economic questions, ambition to make Germany the "lead- and his remarkable work, "Woman and Socialism," has already passed through more than eighteen editions. SAYS HE TESTIFIED FALSELY. Doblin Admits Perjury in Celebrated Congressional Bribery Case. Philip Doblin, the New York political worker who a few days ago detailed to the house naval committee at Washington the alleged efforts of ex- Congressman Quigg to bribe Congressman Lessler of the committee to withdraw his opposition to appropriations for the purchase of Holland torpedo boats, retracted his story and declared to the committee Lessler induced him to perjure himself in order that he (Lessler) might "make good" his allegation that an attempt had been PHILIP DOBLIN made to bribe him. Lessler denies Doblin's charges and sticks to his original statement. Looking After Sultan's Prestige. A petition for leave to establish a public library in Constantinople was recently refused by the minister of public instruction, special objection being made to several books on the proposed list, among them the fables of La Fontaine. The frequent references to the lion, the king of animals, it was held, would be regarded by ignorant people as degrading to the kingdom and insulting to the sultan. THE CHILDREN ENJOY Life out of doors and out of the games which they play and the enjoyment which they receive and the efforts which they make, comes the greater part of that healthful development which is so essential to their happiness when grown. When a laxative is needed the remedy which is given to them to cleanse and sweeten and strengthen the internal organs on which it acts, should be such as physicians would sanction, because its component parts are known to be wholesome and the remedy itself free from every objectionable quality. The one remedy which physicians and parents, well-informed, approve and recommend and which the little ones enjoy, because of its pleasant flavor, its gentle action and its beneficial effects, is Syrup of Figs—and for the same reason it is the only laxative which should be used by fathers and mothers. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy which acts gently, pleasantly and naturally without gripping, irritating, or nauseating and which cleanses the system effectually, without producing that constipated habit which results from the use of the old-time cathartics and modern imitations, and against which the children should be so carefully guarded. If you would have them grow to manhood and womanhood, strong, healthy and happy, do not give them medicines, when medicines are not needed, and when nature needs assistance in the way of a laxative, give them only the simple, pleasant and gentle—Syrup of Figs. Its quality is due not only to the excellence of the combination of the laxative principles of plants with pleasant aromatic syrups and juices, but also to our original method of manufacture and as you value the health of the little ones, do not accept any of the substitutes which unscrupulous dealers sometimes offer to increase their profits. The genuine article may be bought anywhere of all reliable druggists at fifty cents per bottle. Please OFFER. finally that the. live first days, to be an- erry Hard to attend to daily duties with a back that aches like the toothache. A woman's kidneys give her constant trouble. Backache is the first warning of sick kidneys, and should never be neglected. Urinary disorders annoy, embarrass and worry womankind. Dangerous diabetes, dropsy and Bright's disease are sure to follow if the kidneys are neglected. Read how to cure the kidneys and keep them well. Mrs. James Beck of 314 West Whitesboro street, Rome, N. Y., says: "I was troubled with my kidneys for eight or nine years; had much pain in my back; as time went on I could hardly endure it; I could not stand except for a few moments at a time; I grew weak and exhausted; I could not even do light housework, let alone washing and ironing; I could not stoop or bend; my head ached severely; I was in pain from my head down to my heels; centering in the kidneys it was a heavy, steady, sickening ache; I could not rest nights, and got up mornings weak and tired. I thought I was about done for, when I saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised for kidney complaints, and got them at Broughton & Graves' drug store. Within a week after commencing their use I began to improve, and from that time on rapidly grew better. I used five boxes in all and was cured. I have recommended Doan's Kidney Pills to many others, and my case ought to convince the most skeptical sufferer to give them a fair trial." A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine, which cured Mrs. James Beck, will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price, 50 cents per box. There is no reason why the mathe matician shouldn't figure in society. DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. It's a good thing to be too busy to attend to other people's business. WHY IT IS THE BEST is because made by an entirely different process. Defiance Starch is unlike other, better, and one-third more for 10 cents. The fellow who has lots of cold cash feels that he is a warm proposition. I have decided to dispose of all my breeding stock, and for this reason am offering these jacks for sale, or would trade them for cows or good young horses. These jacks run from two to six years old, well colored and well-bred, one or two of which, I think, are the best in Kansas. Any one wanting an extra good animal can get one from me at closing out prices. JNO. A. EDWARDS, Eureka, Kansas. A cat may look at a king and not see anything remarkable either. THE Life out of cement which the greater part of the happiness when given to them to on which it acts, component parts every objectional well-informed, a because of its place Syrup of Figs—be used by father. Syrup of Fim naturally without system effectual from the use of which the children grow to manhood them medicines, assistance in the gentle—Syrup of Its quality is laxative principle also to our origin the little ones, does sometimes or bought anywhere. he does not have Defiance Starch, you may be sure he is afraid to keep it until his stock of 12 oz packages are sold. Defiance Starch is not only better than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 oz. to the package and sells for same money as 12 oz. brands. 1903—1903—1903—1903—1903—1903 SEND FOR IT--IT'S FREE ROSS. SEED CATALOG FOR BROS. 1903. Contains valuable informa- tion about reliable Seeds. WICHITA. A Postal Card Gets It. Write at Once. Ibsen being Read in Japan Ibsen's works are being translated into Japanese for the first time, and those that have been published so far —"A Doll's House," "An Enemy of the People" and "Peer Gynt" are making a great impression upon Oriental Hoar's Subtle Flattery Chaucey Depew always did have a high opinion of Senator Hoar, but his admiration was much increased a few days ago. The New Yorker was presiding in the Senate temporarily when Mr. Hoar was speaking on the trusts. In the course of his remarks the aged Massachusetts man said: "You, Mr. President, although a young man, can remember, etc." Chauncey blushed and everybody else smiled broadly. You never hear any one complain about "Defiance Starch." There is none to equal it in quality and quantity, 10 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now and save your money. The trouble with idle rumors is that they are never idle. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago—Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. It is quite natural that a bride should be well groomed. Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Bronzo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c. Excessive politeness sometimes inspires suspicion. Any one can dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYE; no experience required. The fellow with an axe to grind doesn't always cut much ice. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. Ec2 bottle. The better a man gets on in this world the better off he is. FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restoration. NRIS $2,900 total bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. KLINE, Ltd., 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The under dog may have our sympathy but we don't bet on him. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Deffiance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say they cannot sell any other starch. FOR JOHN SEBASTIAN John Sebastian, one of the best known railroad men in the United States and who for a number of years has been connected with the Rock Island system's various roads, has just received an appointment which greatly enlarges his powers and places him practically at the head of one of the great railway systems of the country. He has been made passenger traffic manager of the entire Rock Island system, comprising, in addition to those formerly under his management, the following roads: Choctaw, Gulf & Oklahoma Railroad and the St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad. John Sebastian entered the railroad service thirty-four years ago as a ticket clerk on the Santa Fe.—Chicago Examiner. CATARRH THIRTY YEARS. CONGRESSMAN MEEKISON OF OHIO. CONGRESSMAN MEEKISON OF OHIO. Hon. David Meekison is well known not only in his own State, but throughout America. He began his political career by serving four consecutive terms as Mayor of the town in which he lives, during which time he became widely known as the founder of the Meekison Bank of Napoleon, Ohio. He was elected to the Fifty-fifth Congress by a very large majority, and is the acknowledged leader of his party in his section of the State. Only one flaw marred the otherwise complete success of this rising statesman. Catarrh with its insidious approach and tenacious grasp was his only unconquered foe. For thirty years he waged unsuccessful warfare against this personal enemy. At last Peruna came to the rescue, and he dictated the following letter to Dr. Hartman as the result: "I have used several bottles of Peruna and I feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head. I feel encouraged to believe that if I use it a short time longer I will be fully able to eradicate the disease of thirty years' standing."—David Meekison, Member of Congress. Ask your druggist for a free Pe-ru-na Almanac. THE season of catching cold is upon us. The cough and the sneeze and the nasal twang are to be heard on every hand. The origin of chronic catarrh, the most common and dreadful of diseases, is a cold. This is the way the chronic catarrh generally begins. A person catches cold, which hangs on longer than usual. The cold generally starts in the head and throat. Then follows sensitiveness of the air passages which incline one to catch cold very easily. At last the person has a cold all the while seemingly, more or less discharge from the nose, hawking, spitting, frequent clearing of the throat, nostrils stopped up, full feeling in the head, and sore, inflamed throat. The best time to treat catarrh is at the very beginning. A bottle of Peruna properly used, never fails to cure a common cold, thus preventing chronic catarrh. While many people have been cured of chronic catarrh by a single bottle of Peruna, yet, as a rule, when the catarrh becomes thoroughly fixed more than one bottle is necessary to complete a cure. Peruna has cured cases innumerable of catarrh of twenty years' standing. It is the best, if not the only internal remedy for chronic catarrh in existence. But prevention is far better than cure. Every person subject to catching cold should take Peruna at once at the slightest symptom of cold or sore throat at this season of the year and thus prevent what is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh. Send for free book on catarrh, entitled "Winter Catarrh," by Dr. Hartman. "Health and Beauty" sent free to women only. SALZERS SEEDS Beardeas Barley 14% production for M.J.E. Wella, yielding for M.J.E. Wella, Orcan Co. N.Y., 121 bus. per acre. 20th Century Oats. 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LA CROSSE WIS. SWEET POTATOES sent out to be sprouted on shares. T. J. SKINNER, Columbus, Kansas. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY: gives quick relief and cures worm cases. Book of testimonials and 10 DAYS' treatment FREE. Dr. H. H. GREEN 850Ns, Box R, Atlanta, Ga. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NATHAN BICKFORD, Washington, D. C., they will receive quick replies. B. 5th N. H. Volle Staff 20th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878. GREGORY'S SEEDS For 40 years the standard for re- liability is that New England lives. J. H. Gregory & Son, Marblehead, Mass. W. N. U.-WICHITA-NO. 6-1903 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILED. Best Cough Syrup. Faster Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN THE BEAUTIFUL HOME OF DR. S. H. THOMPSON 4TH YEAR. ____ YOU CAN Dr. S. H. Thompson, OF THE LEADING PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE The cuts accompanying this article is that of Dr. S. H. Thompson, one of the most prominent colored physicians in Kansas. Dr. Thompson is an example of what a young man can do. He has, by constant attention to his profession and good work in his profession, built up a practice in Kansas City, Kansas, of which any physician might well beoud. He is a race man and ends high in that community and the state. The house, the likeness of which is here shown, is said to be the finest owned by any colored man in the state. The "cut" only give an idea, a view of his handsome residence is necessary to fully appreciate its grandeur. The erection of this house began Dec. 1901, and Doctor Thompson moved into it June 1, 1902. It is built of pressed brick framed with white stone basement, corners, steps, etc. Its cost was 1000, and it has 12 large rooms, electric lights all through the use, two telephones. The doctor is a private office, private library, oratory, and an "emergency" hos- THE BEAUTIFUL HOME al and operation room in the use. And in this connection it might be said that so far as known, other physician, white or color in the west has these modern professional improvements and conniences at his home to care for emergency cases." The interior of the house in fin ed in hard oak, hand sawed och gives the whole a most impos- view. side from this house Dr. Thomp has a drug store at 1512 N. 5th in a stock of drugs which invoic Jan. 13, 1903, as being worth 100. He employs a pharmacist a clerk. The doctor is a West ginian, and has a farm there P. DR. F. H. THOMPSON K. C., KS. valued at $1,500. This is not bad for a young man just 32 years old. for that is the doctor's age. But, to tell of other claims which the doctor holds—this last one if of infinitely more value to him than his beautiful mansion or his well stocked drug store or his lucrative practice. What can that be you ask? Why the doctor's wife and two children for know ye all that this enterprising gentleman was married in June, 1897. Two children bless the union—a girl and a boy—and say, (now this is on the quiet) the doctor's boy is bound to be a great man, because looks just like the doctor. Don't mention that though. With a few more young men to come to the front as Dr Thompson has will soon lift the race to that E OF DR. S. H. THOMPSON standard which we all will glory to see it attain, The lit le foxy ground hog come out of his hole Monday, Feb. 2, saw his shadow and ran back to remain six weeks. According to old sayings we are doomed to have six weeks of bad weather, so look out 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 pti cien," which is a good French pun for "Oh, little dog." Justin McCarthy Still Busy. Justin McCarthy has just passed his seventy-second birthday. He has apparently abandoned novel writing and is devoting himself exclusively to history. WICHITA. KANSAS. FEB 7 1903. Our Trip. The editor of this paper took a stroll over the state of Kansas last week and having come in contact with so many things of interest to the race which shows that the race is on the upward march, we thought that we would chronicle a few of the things which we saw. We left Wichita Saturday night via the popular Rock Island Route at 9.28. We sped through the country at a lily rate and reached Kansas City Sunday morning at 6:47. We at once repaired to Kansas City, Kans., and these we met host upon host of our former friends and acquaintances. Kansas City is indeed one of the Gardens of Eden for the colored people and there they are solving the race problem in all of its forms. The colored people of that city are coming to the front. They do not stand for the wrong people to lead them. You must be right or stand aside. No renegades, no man who neglects his home, no man who abuses his family can hold a footing there. At some future time we will tell you a little more on that subject and to tell it in such a way that all our Wichita readers, especially, can readily understand. But to go on with our story about the prosperous colored people of Kansas City, Kans. The colored people of that city have four grocery stores, the oldest and largest is that of our friend Mr. John W. Jones, 400 Oakland ave. When we say that we have grocery stores we do not mean holes in the wall—but stores where you can call for and get the best the market affords. At the store of Mr. Jones he has an up-to-date meat market attached. They have two large drug stores, the oldest and largest is conducted by that matchless exponent of the cause of the race, Dr. S. H Thompson. Dr. Thompson's drug store is situated at 1512 N. Fifth st., and they do an immense business. We took a ride with Dr. Thompson on one evening visit to see his patients. We kept an actual count of the number of houses which he visited and we counted 38. It is useless to say that it was late in the night before he finished his rounds and when he arrived at the drug store there were several more calls awaiting him. The large practice, which Dr. Thompson has in Kansas City, Kas. is not confined to the colored people alone, but includes some of the oldest and most wealthy white families in that city. We accompanied him to his modern mansion Eighth and Washington, which is indeed an honor and a credit to any man. See in another column his cut. They have second hand stores, the two largest are run by Mr. B. W. White 420 and 442 Minnesota ave. Mr. White does a good business. They have an undertaking establishment, the Kansas City Embalming and Casket Co., of which Mr. H. P. Ew ing has the honor to be at its head. Several restaurants fitted to a queen's taste, the largest and most popular is that of Mr. Josh W. Voohies, 552 State, corner Sixth and State. We visited a number of modern cottages which are owned by colored men and we are proud to see the race doing so nicely. In poliiliics, no matter what party may be in power, the colored men are always in evidence. We asked one of them how he accounted for the most remarkable progress which the colored people are making in Kansas City, Kans., and he said, "It's because we stay together. At one time we were bothered with the false pretender, the man who was that everything except a gentlemen. They were mixed in our churches, in our society and tried to mix in our homes and in our politics. We found them to be just the opposite to what they claimed. We first got them out of our church they switched and we got them out again, we then went after them in our society and boosted them from there, we closed the doors of our homes against them, and turned the political cyclone on them, the result is—we have cleaned our city and our people can stay now closer together. That class of fellows who have always "got something up his sleeve," fights shy of this city, why? because they know that we know them and that their room is better than their company." We wish to congratulate the people of Kansas City for the marked progress which they are making for the race. We left Kansas City Monday night and came over to Topeka and was present when the House and the Senate took their separate vote for United States senator. As is well known Hon. Chester I. Long was elected. After visiting a while among friends we left Wednesd y noon for home. We will not close however without saying a word concerning the nice home of Mr. Wm. Johnneon, one of our Wichita boys. His home is situated at 1327 Van Buren and is a model home. 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. His First Term. The first term of Hon. B. F. McLean as mayor of the city Wichita is fast coming to a close. It is an admitted fact by all, regardless to creed or party, that his administration of the affairs of the city as its chief executive has been marked by a continual era of prosperity. One thing which has characterized the administration of Mr. McLean is the absence of anything during his term of office that was sensational. As mayor of the city of Wichita he has not been a partisan, but he has been, indeed and in truth, the mayor of the whole people. As mayor of this city he has known no color line—treating white and black alike officially as well as personally. In the distribution of the official patronage at his hands as mayor of this city, he has most appropriately recognized the colored voters of this city and the many colored men who hold positions at his hand is a living testimonial to the fact, that in Mayor Ben F. McLean, the colored voters have a friend tried and true. Not only has he thus officially recognized them, but he has broken the record of any previous mayor of this city by participating in their social gatherings. When he has attended their social functions, such as weddings, parties, etc., he has not acted as one of his standing usually do, but he has mingled freely with them and made himself at home. As the chief of this city his every official act has been with an eye singled to the interest of the taxpayers and he has indeed guarded their interest with the same devoted care that has characterized him in his private affairs as one of the most conservative and prosperous business men in Wichita. When Mayor McLean began to serve term of office now nearly two years ago, the colored people had the following positions under the city administration. Two policemen, one janitor, two men as laborers repairing the streets. To show that he has been a friend to the colored voters we cite the following positions that are now being held by calced men: Two policemen, one janitor, four members of the fire department, seven men on the street, three men as street repairers. In other words the colored people now have 17 men employed by the city as against 5 previous; Continued on page Three NO 37 E. E. Enoch Probate Judge Wilson's assistant saw the light of the world first at or near Norristown, Belmont county, Ohio, on February 10th, 1864. He remained on the farm until he was 16 years of age attending the county schools walking one and a half miles morning and right, M. B. H. The Able Assistant Probate Judge when in 1880 he entered Franklin college at New Athens, Ohio, where he graduated from the classical course in 1885, he immediately entered upon the study of law with Hon. John Pollock of St. Clairsville, Ohio, the county seat of his native county, he read law there for three years. After completing his law course he immediately came to Wichita, Kan., to fill the place of some busted boomer who took wings, this was on the 21st of June 1888. He continued in the practice in his chosen profession of law in an unostentatious manner until 1894 when he became a candidate before the Republican convention for probate judge and received a very flattering vote, when Judge Myatt was chosen. After the election Judge Myatt took him into the office with him and he continued there until he surrendered the office to Judge Haymaker and his assistant in the landslide of 1896, when all the Republicans were defeated. In the spring election of 1897 he was elected as one of the three justices of the peace of the city of Wichita, Kansas, at which election he led the Republican ticket for the office of justice of the peace, he continued in that office until the legislature practically abolished the office of justice in Wichita. At the convention in the spring of 1899, although not a candidate he was nominated for the office of police judge, defeating in such convention D. A. Mitchell, and going before the poo- 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 Applica tion. 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So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live." is OUR Motto. POLITICAL ACROBATS. One of the most amusing features of the forthcoming spring campaign is the acrobatical turns now being performed by some of the "old line" gentlemen of color of this city. It is a "free show" no admission is charged to see the greatest of acrobatical feats ever witnessed in this or any other city. Some of the gentlemen of color have been "democrats so long that the memory of man runneth not to the contrar." Some have been democrats so long that "the moss" had grown on their backs and it was a hard matter to distinguish their age in democracy from the founder of that. But, as fortune would have it, some could give good reasons for their democratic "inclination" from the fact that the allwise Creator saw fit to let them see the light of day in a foreign country. Consequently, as was said, they witnessed none of the misery which the forefathers of the American Negro underwent to gain freedom; and therefore the proclamation of Abraham Lincoln had no appealing and sympathetic charms for them. Why all this stir? Why all those acrobatical feats? Does somebody realize that they are in the political cold? Umph, it looks that way. But say, whom do they think they are fooling? The great Republican party has won most signal victories with the gents arrayed against them and can do so again Gentlemen, your attention, while we hear the sweet strain of the song entitled "Go Way Back and Sit Down." 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." ple with S. M. Tucker as his opponent, he was elected by the unprecedented majority of 1,986, lacking only 14 votes of 2,000 majority. Judge Mitchell refused to give up the office, what fellowed is like an unpleasant dream to Enoch, and he simply says that it was due to "political chicanery in high places" and not on the merits of the law that he was not allowed to serve the people in the position they had so generously chosen him. But the action of the leaders did not estrang him from his political convictions and affiliations. At the next election he buckled on his armour and battled for Republican principles and backed the leader on the Republican ticket, John M. Chain for county clerk. In the election the following year he espoused the cause of his present employer Probate Judge Wilson, and Wilson was the only one on the Republican ticket in the county at that election. Judge Wilson recognizing the political prestige of his champion and his merits and fitness for, the position took him into the office with him where he has been for the past two years. At the election in 1902 when the smoke of battle had cleared away it was found that Judge Wilson had led the entire Republican ticket. Indeed, it is said by one of Enoch's admirers, that he has never failed to lead the ticket when he was a candidate himself and never actively backed a candidate that did not lead the ticket when he was not a candidate himself. The secret of this that he makes the candidate in whom he is interested the only one for whom he seeks support on the ticket. He does not trade and does not antagonize any other man on ticket, he simply saws wood for his man. Notice. Office of City Clerk Wichita, Kan., Jan. 7, 1903. The registration books of the city of Wichita, are now open for the registration of voters. Cl to-day and have your name er rolled. Roosevelt. The postoffice at Indianola, Mise, has been closed by Prisident Roosevelt in order to protect the colored postmistress from white citizens. The president has the courage of his convictions. This is what he says in regard to colored people holding office: "I cannot consent to take the position that the door of hope—the opportunity—is to be shut upon any man, no matter how wutty, purely on the grounds of race and color. It seems an attitude would according to my convictions be fundamental wrong. It seems that it is a good thing from every standpoint to let the colored man know that if he shows in marked degree, qualities of citizenship—qualities which in a white man we feel entirely right to reward, then he will not be cut off from all hope of a similar reward." 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 Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. FEB. 14th THE DATE. The Republican city Central Committee met in the office of Stewart & Burns last Saturday night and set Thursday, Feb. 12th, as the date of primaries, and Saturday, Feb. 14th, ae the date of the city convention. At the convention the following officers will be nominated Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Police Judge, Judge of the City Court and Marshal of the City Court, members of council from each ward except 2nd where two councilmen are to be nominated and one member of the school board from each ward. Rev. H. V. Plummer has begun a series of services at the 2nd Baptist church. At the conclusion of which he will begin a revival. The editor of this paper wishes to thank the ladies of the G. L. A. club for the very wholesome and nourishing lunch which the ladies were so kind to send him during his recent illness. It was highly relished. Get Presents From US OUR COFFEES and TEAS are the BEST you can buy. Get one of those LOVELY presents with our BAKING POWDERS JONES TEA and COFFEE CO., Phone 708 115 N. Main Mrs. Barton of Topeka accompanied Mrs. Stewart Waters to the city Sunday. Both ladies returned to Topeka Monday. Mrs. Barton and Mrs Waters have charge of the ladies reception room in the State Senate. The G. L. A. club were most royally entertained by Mrs. Jeff Sanford at the residence of her sister Mrs. Lee Anderson. A very delicious lunch was served. The ladies to meet at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Chinneth, 530 Waco, Next Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. Weymes who has been quite seriously ill is lon the mend, under the skillful care of Wichita's very prominent physician Dr. J. E. Farmer. Miss Winnie Ray is able to be out after three weeks of sickness. R. v. H. V. Plummer is making preparations to carry on a big meeting at his church, the 2nd Baptist. W. N. Miller was confined to his bed three days this week. Mr. Henry Massey is very ill. Mrs. Thos. H. Cox is convalescent. Mr. John Williams is reported very ill. Mrs. America Horton is quite ill. Miss Loura Bowers of Wellington spent Tuesday in the city on business. She was the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson. " UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." --- Dr. J. M. Farmer, N. Main st., is the coming colored physician in Wichita. Having graduated from one of the best medical schools in the world and having recived instruction in the latest medical treatments places him at once in the front ranks in hi profession. He is doin nicely and has for his patients some of the best families in the city. He is a young man and should receive the patronage of all who wish good medical service. The B. F. W. club met with Miss Grace Baker and a most enjoyable meeting was held. The club expects to do some very good work in the near future. The next meeting will be at Mrs Henry James on N. Main. A dainty lunch was served by the charming hostess, The choir of the A. M. E. church serenaded Miss Nancy Phelps Thursday night. Miss Phelps highly appreciated the singing of her friends—the members Please all me space in your valuable paper as you have always advoiced the cause of the colored man take great pleasure in asking you for space. The Negro race is getting farther apart in Wichita every day. by mistake some of my colored friends sent me a copy of the "street sweeper's dream," and I will now respond, telling the public that if this is a leader of the colored race and would stoop so low as to knock on a street sweeper, why he had better quit the club. The same man who did this can be seen carrying washings up and down the alley any time for his wife to do to support the family while he loafs. This piece of "do nothing" is a member of the colored "Citizens Club" and as this club has (leading?) men like him, I am sorry for the members, saying nothing against the club, only if they are for advancement of the race light shine, dont select a few easy men and have your meetings, but throw your doors wide open to all and then you will be doing something for the race. But as it is now, the colored and the white people have a right to think that the club's "leaders" (?) are doing some 'fiddling'. Don't try to give some of the best of the colored people the 'cold shoulder', and give them a chance to call you democrats—which you are. You are not so warm that you can't be touched. Your club is composed of 'changing republicans, squabbling populist, an dwould-be-democrats and some 'fine (?)' gentlemen (! ?). Hoping that the laundry man many washings and a good collection, I remain yours in white clothes and a bold republican. e h was known, many a "big bug" there would be who would hoist their wings and fly—and it may yet be the mission of the mission of the Searchlight to lay bare to the world the whole truth as it is. If it comes the truth will be set forth in undeniable terms for all to read. The political pot is beginning to "warm up"—it will begin to "boil" soon. 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 Poorless Tailor, 508 E. Douglas Ave. . Gus A. Mill DEALER WALL PAPER. WIN MOULD Gus A. Miller A. DEALER IN WALL PAPER. WINDOW SHA MOULDINGS Sign and Banner Work a Specialty 352 Joreh Main St. AMERICA'S BEST Rep AMERICA'S BEST Rep Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican Always. News from all parts of the world. 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HOUCK Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal St el Ranges Gar and Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. PEERLESS A Special ALL KINDS OF CO PHOENISCH BRO 622 N. Main St. O. I Dye W PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Cor. 1st. & Market, Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS, Props. When in need of Groceries to not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 102 E Downtown Ave. 'Phone 357 There are some calamities that are even worse than a coal famine. France reports that the 1902 vintage of champagne is lamentably small. --- 1 ILLER Art Co. ER IN WINDOW SHADES AND DINGS. ST Republican Paper Well written, original stories. An-Articles on Health, the Home, New about the Farm and Garden. Inter-Ocean or of the Associated Press and also news service of the New York Sun York World, besides daily reports from clients throughout the country. SEARCHLIGHT and THE WEEKLY papers for $1.50 Main; or send order by Mail. J, H. Tum NCIS & Co., ERS IN..... Paper and Glass PAINT THE PAINT THAT HOLDS Wichita, K OTTO WEISS, Agent. ROWLEE Hardware Store 823 N. Main St. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses SEED Banner Mills + CUSTOM GRINDING + ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PHOENISCH BROS, PROPS. 622 N. Main St. Phone 530 O. K. Dye Works Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Ladies' Work A Specialty New and Second Hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Satisfaction Guranteed. 315 N. Main St. Bushmen and Apes. The Bushmen or low grade Hotten tots on the plains of South Africa have a language which has been de clared by Prof. Garner to be a close approximation to that of the higher apes. It consists of hissing, clicking and grunting sounds. Fortnightly Fair for Paris. On the initiative of the toy-maker organization a fortnightly fair on the model of those held at Leipzig and Nijni Novgorod will be held in the spring at Paris. All industries will be admitted. No retail trade will be done. Artistic Picture Moulding Wichita, Kana AAEEEEEEEE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE ‘Crear Reoverion Sace t At the “HUB” ton all SUITS, OVERCOATS, Boysand Chil. Ss dren Suitsand Underwear 7 Celland See and be convinced. AT THE 5 “ec “ec : HUB xe is Wichita 8 New One Price Clothiag Store z 114 North Ma n Street. SESS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSE eae See | FOR YOUR | FALit and WINTER Go to the old reliable headquarters for every- thing in the COAL LINE. We handle all the leading and best grates — not the substitutes. We also can sup- ply you with all kinds of Lime, Cement, Brick and Stone. THE JACKSON - WALKER coALand MATERIAL Co. ‘The Wichita “ Coaling Station ” 12 So, Market St. Phone 10, Heke Keto Heke FoMeMe Bete Moke LeToBeMe Moke keMeMeMoMeTeckes, Moderiies Bylidiled isch QeqeefooQerQeePeoQoe Reorder dea Qer hoe loofododoo ; USE : IMBODEN‘S * IMPERIAL * FLOUR» ¢ ae BREAKFAST FOOD % : ——and you will Love good 0 iting. < es T YOUR GRoCzR I IMBODEN MILLING CO - bbb heb E bh bob bbbbbbi Bell Phone 757 New Phone 1265 Standard Coal & Feed C t: aa “y andard Coa eed Co, DLALERS IN The Best Domestic and Steam CO AGL Ss And all Kinds ef FEED Yonr Patrons ge Solicited Near Cor. Main and 11th Sts. Wichita, Kansas. DOES KANSAS NEED A [twee in. very many ee NEW CONSTITUT&ON?|:exmble the history and origin of A proposition has been introduc- ed in the Kansas house for a state constitutional convention. It hus besn railroaded to an immedia.c hearing and willeome up for con- sideration next Wednesday. It ought to be promptly killed, ‘The state of Kaneas has no qore nved for a new constitution than the Untied States of America has. What is the matter with the pres- eatconstitation? It was adopted by a people devoted to principles of freedom and equality and the rights of mar; ate time of great moral ‘ad intellectual awakening; at time of fire and Ligh and stres-, at atime when men were accepted for vhat they were and not for what they had; at atin.e when there were ho great vested rights and selfish interesesta to shape and control conventions and to blind and bully ard corrupt the representatives of the people, It was drawn up by men, many of whom had come io Kansas impelled by ether tian by elfish interests, and by men of great bility, as everybedy who has read Ih debate of the Wyandctt2 con- vention must admit. Its history. ind origin in. very many respec s rexmble the history and origin of our national constitution. The presumptions are all aga ust any general reconsideration «f the ‘Kansas fundamental law. Advo- cates of the ptepsed measure should be able to show many and radical defects that cannot be zeached by amendmeats, and this they cannot do, A constitutional conv ution in- volves vast exxente; the cost of the convention itself, the co:t of new laws to be in confurmity wich the new constitution und put it into ef- fect, the cost of anew set of su— Pieme court dveisions cons rung the new measurcs. A eoustitution- alconvention nvolves tue risk o: eversy section of the old constitu- tion, lke the homestesd law and many others which ure deur tu the people. What is Lebind this proposition? The politic ans may favor it; 1t wilk produc: jobs acd p.t the stace’s money into cirenlat:on, The cur- poratious may like it: they want to get rid of the st-ckholder’s liability, Tae lawyers may favor it; it wil if sacecssful prosuce si igaton, But dothe farm ra and the ices nen wanti Varhe Pei Kansas voters want it? Let them be shown. K. C. Journal ———— ARKANSAS CITY ITEM _ Mrs. P. F. Alston is on the sick ist, Mise Nola Keller is on the sick list Rev, Thompson of Coffeyville will assist Rev. Garnett in his te- vival serviees. Fred Gib's was fined $15 for fighting. Mr. Sam Kirk left Thursday for Hutebinson. Mr. W. Ailen has recovered from s illness. The Mandolin Club will give a grand ball on Feb 10th. KINGMAN ITEMS. There isa good deul of sickness in the city this week. Mr. Dave Jacohs is now a resi- dent of Norwich. Mr, Eli Martin, the colored pas- tor returned home from Caldwe'l Mondoy A part of ©. E. Floyd's family is on the sick list. Joseph Banks’ wheat looks bet- ter since the snowfall lact week. C, P. Johnson, W, RB. Johnson Pres. Sec. & Treas. _ C, P. Johnson & Co., Live Stock Commission Merchants Money Always On Hand To Loan ‘To Responsible Parties Your Business Solicted Wichite Stock Yards Phone 466 it Always Pays to let people know what ‘you ave to%ell 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 pape: does'nt cost. much, and it pays.— ‘The month of Janusry, 1903, has «indeed been a most remarkable one for the inerease of our subscribers. We are proud of it, Hon. Chester { Long was el cted U.S, Senator at Topeka last Tues- day Notice. Oitice of City Clerk. Wichita, Kans, Jan. 7, 1903 The regi-taation bocks of the eiry of Wichit», are now open for the registestion of vot-rs Call to cay and have your name enreli+d, J, L, LELAND, City Clerk * HIS FIRST TERM Continued from First Page or in otter words the colored p-op!s now draw about $9,120 from the city tessury, wherein before the term of Mr. McLeav b-gan they drew $2,064 annually from the cit: treasury. Tiese figures spe: k for themselves. A diffcrence of 37,056 in favor of the McLean admioistra tion annuelly. We point these things ont as a mete at the coming close of vue of the most prosperou= ity administrations in th: history vf the city of Wichita. We are gtai t krow that Mr. MeLeue: will sce vecd himee:f us Mayor of the eit of Wichita and thas give io the people of this.vityanothertwoyeurs of McLear prosperity ard busiress administra‘ion. Miss Mary Coleman came up from Coffeyville, Thursday to visit her sick father Mr. Ossie Coleman, and returned Friday. Rev. Wm. Rogest left Wednesday for Joplin. Mr. Levi Holt went to Coffey ville tast Friday to attend to business. Miss Bessie Holt came up from Coffeyville Friday. Mr. N. C. Robinson of Coffeyville left for Oklahoma to regain his healtb. 2 Mr, Wa. Maddox: of Coffeyville has added quite an addition to his store. He is doing weil. Mr, Joe Williams of Coffeyville is very sick. Rey. Hopsox passed throu, this place last Saturday for Humboit. Rey. Thompson proached at the 2nd Baptist ehureh last Sunday ev- ening. Mr, Sam Slaughter came up from Baxter Springs last Sunday night. Mr. C. Sherrel’s grandma of Co lumbas died last Friday. Mrs. Nuney Sherrels ‘eft last Sas- ‘rday for Columbus. | Wm. Knox left las} Saturday fo. his home in Wichita, Born—To Mr, and Mrs. Andrev Wheaton last Friday a bouncing baby girl Pap. and Mamma ar doing well. ABILENE, KAg. Rev, Wm. Hampton returned from Clay Genter, Mhnday. The A, M.E. church held quac- terly cervices Menday night. Rev. G. 1, Ramey departed for Osvge City. Friday moining. Born— To Mr. and Mis. Alfred Norman a bouncing boy. Mother and baby getting alovg wall. Rev ©. R. Uox departed Friday evening for Ellsworth. He is en- gaged in a revival meeting ONE CaS ts lew Sees CallOn Me For the Bost Pianos,’ Organs, Sewing Muchn-, — Bicycles. Maudulins, Guitars, — or any- 2 thins yon want — Aszitsp as anywho-e in the United States. Thos. Shaw, Wichita, Karaas NEGRO WEALTH IN GEORGIA Negrs wealth in Goorgia exereds that tue Negro in way other state ‘uocording to ou wrtiele of the Atlan- ‘ta Journal whien reacs thus: “Ne- gto {property in Georgia has de- creased g441,742 in values this yorr Tho conro.idated statement oF all! Negro property in the stat> was! complered odvy by Capt. “Tip” Uris nof tue wx depar meat of tiseumptroller’s office. The cause fur toe deotenso .s cai 40 be che pope condtiod uf the rape) in the varivus sections of the state —.. i | yy 1] yi} = t ee) I] The S&M 5 & 10¢ Store je TOSI et ee i 7 5 i at I Extraordinary Specials for next, Ve sex! . | | Saturday and Mondays Selling), | OU-wil notice tha’ prices on the following lines of me:eban. ||) HI chandise ars mitch beloy the ordinary. This is our way of | || © dearing odds and ends anc brokrn lines of sizes at the eas || lof the season, Wearo snore anxious justnow than ‘ver before |) |||to clean up all surplus merchandis: te order to mak> room for’. ||| Spring Goouls now iu our ware room. \ i Will You Buy When There is a Great Saving. a eee ee eer J 1-2 Unbleached Sheeting at Sc a Yard. I ||| Hor Saturday and Monday woofer 7ge yard wide 5 cy ||| Heavy Unbleached Sheeting, per yard ....sssesceeeeee a | TWO POUND PACKAGE OF Hi Krystal Gloss | : Laundry Starch 5c {1000 twa pennd paekiges Krystal Gloss Launury Starch aren |, tle here at 5e pr pzckage, ‘This stare!) is an absolutely paie ||| produet and is eqnal ty avy other Laundry Sta ch for whieh you | ||| pay 10¢ 2 package aud enly get one pouud st that. R men ber | Jp, oars inn two-ponnd poekage. Two pschig 6 to one eustomr. in ¢ ee sne e | SOAP SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY. [10 bars Dismond ©........ ...25e | 8 b'r [vory *Soap.c..see We Discount 31.00 three pound feather pillows, puirat teed Sanitary ard g ca Hfesthers, covered with best qualit. faney tiiped tick, each 660 1181-50 Fancy'tick (vatlier pillows) each... genet Gents Gurnishing Jfews i LAY IN A GOOD SUPPLY AT .PEESE PROFS, |{Opportusities like this do..’: come every day. We :uarantee you'l | li not be di-appoiated iu th 8 d-p.riment, j |1:0e Men’s and Boys’ Dress style working rhists, eueb.. .........25¢ | ||/50e Mau’s und Boye? Over: Is ani Sum pers, each... ........-..25¢ |/50s Mes.’ Best Mace Susyenders, ull stylus, pair. 0... 2.0... 25¢/| | |25e Men's cud Boys Suspo ders pat. eee eee ete DBE | A CLEARING SALE OF ALL ODDS AND ENDS IN MEN'S 1} SHOKS, * | |) At 95e pair Men's m din:n avy Picw -boos oly 1 pair of kind |, He BO OED IO ID acc sereree’ eat NI |) A $1.99 par Men’s Box Cal! Dre-= Soe, baud sewe Soles | |) 8 gi sh Backot ay, ot. a reguler $8 50 hoe cee cecoess SLD IH 9 i “ol €. QCHMIIT 1 yy We 5 AD 10 CENT STORE j MO, 3 207-2096 DOOGAS Mie. VUOWTA. AAS. : wher: the Negroes own property, ‘The consolidated returns show that there are six Negro lawyers, 54 doctors and seven deatists in the state. The number of Negroes who have made returns fer poll tax is 117,374. The number of acres of land owned by Negroes is 1,752.291 the value of this land is returned at $14,779,263; the value of the jewel- ry owned by the Negroes $26,266; | the total value of all the property ie $15,188.069; the value of the prop. erty last year amounted to $15,629,- 811. It is stated that the Negro s in Georgia own more property than in any other state, The above isa fine showing the Negro has made toward hifting : im- self up to aself-sustainirg basic. It farther shows the excel ence of op- portunities and posspbilities aecord- ed the ceif-respecting Negro in the couth tol ve, follow his pursuite, accumulate and educate his child without fear cf his hfe. ‘Fo be in dus'rious, honest and law-abiding. “availeth much”—the resp.ct and encouragement of all good citiz ns. Let tue Negre in Georgia feel er- uraged at such a glorious resultin th’s ine of development, and let him do more and as well as in other thir gs and say less and it won't be long before he will be aseif sustain. ing peop'e.—Southern Ontlook, Returned army officers from the Phile Sppines say that English and German firms have done a large business in smuggling war supplies to the Filipino insurgents. Parties from St. Louis and Indianap- olis have bought 10,000 acres of land in Woods county, Texas, and are ne- gotiating for another tract of 8,000 ‘acres; both to be occupied by colonies. ‘The state of Idaho has sold 13,00 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 dis: trict of New Zealand devastated the township of Cheviot and injured many ‘People. Colonel Arthur Lynch, of the Boer army, was elected a member of parlia- ment, 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 eleo- tion was 840,147; 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 940,000 they propose to use in erecting a building forthe Y. M. C. A, Work is com- menced, 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. wait, 19ay 90S RI st tuo ySayseAy ‘OUTER TW 38M) PoUNTi> St yy “1893 E9ZTE ‘ooINoHt MON “ODTLEEL O19 putE "IO95 $oFPT ‘opmo}eD “Aveq OLB 3905 BES FI “BIMION[ED “SOUT TE O18 ‘eysviy Suypnjoay rom “amg Poa 04} Bt SAyEJUNOM! Joor Sty essuI ONY, “SUIERUNOW SBZIS PoHUN Novel Penalty for Killing. For evcry finch they kill the mem- bers of a newly formed sparrow chib at Warnham, Svssex, England, are to } be fined four sparrows’ heads, In Memory of Livinc<tone. A steamer jas been launched on the upper Zambesi river, above the Victoria falls. It is called the Living- stone. On Saturday, February 7th, we will place on sale--IN Two Lots--our ENTIRE STOCK of Stien-Block H. & W and Perfection Brands of Young Men's and Boys' suits. 665 Suits, perfect fitting, fine all-wool cassimeres, cheviot and worsted suits for boys and young men from fourteen to twenty years of age will be sold at less than the price of the cloth alone WE WANT SIX HUNDRED boys, young men and small men to take advantage of the following unparralleled offer. Fine All Wool Scotch Cheviot, Cassimere and Worsted Suits, in Black, Blues, Fancy Mixtures, checks and stripes in heavy, medium and lightweights; perfect fitting, fine Italian cloth linings, round or square cut. All high grade suits, made by Stien-Block, the H. & W. and other well known wholesale tailors. Fulton's regular $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, and $20.00 suits. Your Saturday, February 7th, for $6.75 665 advantage of th 300 Fin Su in Italian cloth li by Stien-Block Fulton's regula Your S A PLEASED Cu NOTE--Last Saturday during our s many were disappointed, coming Sale Begi SATURDAY. 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 certain that there was something strange about the death of the American woman, but this charge is more remarkable still. Will some one kindly explain what it means? 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. Inscription Over Heroes. "Caister men never turn back" is to be inscribed on the monument over the grave of the nine Caister (Eng.) liteboatmen, who were drowned on Nov. 14, 1901. AGENTS WANTED We allow agents a big commission for their work. Write to-day for terms. Agents wanted in every town and city in the U. S. Send 2c stamp for Sample Copy. 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. Pat's Argument. Marshall P. Wilder tells of a certain Irishman, famed for hard drinking, who was asked why he did not take just one drink each day and let it go at that. "Shure," answered Pat, "what good would one be? A bird can't fly with one wing." Cheap Hotels in Paris. In the center of Paris there have been recently built several large "hotels" in which homeless men may, for four cents, get a plate of hot soup and an all-night seat on a bench. They are so crowded that no one can lie down. Searchlight $1.00 Vigilance of Austrian Law. Twenty-three years ago a fraudulent bankrupt fled from Buda Peath to America, where he amassed a small fortune. Becoming homestick he returned recently to Austria, where he was recognized and promptly arrested. 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. SIX HUNDRED BOYS At the Fulton Store LOT ONE customer is a store's special sale on Men's Suits at $4.75 too late. Remember ins at 9 am FEBRUARY 2 For Comfort in 'Cycling. The latest invention is a combined umbrella and fan for the cycle. The canopy is made in the form of an ordinary umbrella and is fitted with blades, which as the cycle speeds along, catch the air and rotate the apparatus. 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. Said by a Sage Take one young man with several unnecessary expensive habits and one young woman who is lazy, careless and wasteful, and we have a great receipt for either continuous poverty or speedy divorce. A Cincinnati judge has granted a man a divorce because his wife insisted on having a dog sleep in the bed with them. So say we all! That ought to be a good law anywhere, at any time. A Costly Banquet Furs valued at $2,500 were presented as souvenirs to twenty-five young men and women who dined with Jerome Siegel after the annual horse show in New York. The dinner took place at the Cafe Martin and cost $5,000. The Tomb of Cassius. Cassius, after the battle of Philippi, killed himself and was buried in the island of Thasos. A sarcophagus which is believed to hold his remains has been recently discovered there. 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 manlac 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 Call. 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. Corn Meal to Patten Geese. The increased importation in France of American corn meal is due chiefly to its use in fattening geese. Irish League Is Strong. The United Irish League claims to have 1326 branches. WANTED 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. Emperor Wilham has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oysters. 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. The little Princess Yolande of Italy is said to have the largest and darkest eyes of any European princess. 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. 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. Rats Entombed Alive. Swarms of plague-infected rats which infest the stone wall along the seashore at Yokohama, have been entombed alive, the authorities having had every hole and crevice in the wall filled with cement and pebbles. 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. Where "Cliver Twist" Suffered. The site or 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. 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. 365 Suits=Perfection and H. and W. Young Men's Suits, in dark and light colorings; either spring or winter weight; splendid made and of the most serviceble of cassimerss, cheviot or worsted fabrics. The Fulton Store Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of "Colonialis" the proper thing andatest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main B.F. McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas. 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 rainous, but in all probability their chief object is the same as that of other bankers—to increase their own prosperity. Profitsof Fishing. Several of the Scotch fleet fishing out of Yarmouth made extraordinary 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 another $725. 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. 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. LOT TWO Suits=Perfection and H. and W. in dark and light colorings; either adid made and of the most serviceble fabrics. Includes all the Fulton stock of Youngerful bargains, Saturday only. 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A 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.