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Wichita, Kansas, Saturday, May 23,'03 KANSAS COMMENT. GETS A LIFE PASS.—The Santa Fe has issued to James Owens, of Newton, a life pass over their lines as a reward for thirty years' continuous service. LOWRENCE LOSES PROF. PENNY.—Prof. George Penny, of the fine arts department of Kansas University, has left there to become the head of the new Washburn Conservatory of Music. A BABY SHOW.—A feature of the Winfield Chautauqua this summer that will no doubt attract a great deal of attention will be a baby show open to the wee ones of Kansas and Oklahoma. FOR 33 YEARS.—J. P. Allen, of Wichita celebrated the thirty-third anniversary of the founding of his drug store which is conducted by him on the same lot on which he began business in that city. ANOTHER BANK ROBBED.—The state bank of Culver was robbed of $3,000 and its safe ruined by dynamite. The thieves left on a hand car which was found near Salina. It seemed probable that they went out on a night train. Co. C OF SECOND.—Governor Bailey has appointed D. Jasper Fair, Jr., H. C. Miller and Guy Meshane, of Sterling, as captain, first and second lieutenants respectively of company C, 2nd regiment, Kansas National Guard. SUGAR BEETS DESTROYED.—J. M. Bailey, who, as city clerk, is agent for the free employment bureau of Argentine, has received a letter from Kearney county saying that the recent cold weather had destroyed the beets there. Mr. Bailey had received a lettter asking him to secure 200 men to pull the beets. He has now been asked to cancel the order for men. ELEVATORS ON RIGHT OF WAY.—Attorney General Colemen in a decision holds that the board of railroad commissioners has no power to compel a railroad company to permit the erection of an elevator upon its right of way. There was an attempt made to get a law through the last legislature investing the board with such power but it was killed by the committee on railroads in the house. STATE S. S ASSOCIATION.—The State Sunday School association convened in annual meeting at Parsons. In spite of rains there were several hundred delegates present. The preliminary session was held in the Methodist church, but the exercises during the remainder of the meeting were held in the large tent which will hold 2,000 people, erected by the citizens of Parsons for the convention. STORE ROBBED.—The general merchandise store of J. A. Sweet of Fall River, Greenwood county, was robbed of about $100 in cash and considerable clothing, cutlery and firearms. The money till was torn from the counter and taken to a neighboring lumber yard where it was rifled of its contents. The Fall River postoffice was robbed less than a year ago and the Frisco depot robbed last winter. SHERIDAN COUNTY WHEAT.—Sheridan county farmers have sown about 65,000 acres in wheat, and it is claimed there isn't a poor field of wheat in the county. The rains have all been beneficial to the growing crop, and it has been years since the county has been so completely water soaked. So promising is the prospect of raising a record-breaker wheat crop in Sheridan county that two elevators will be built in floxie at once. STOCKTON ELEVATOR.—Stockton is to have a new grain elevator, to be built by the farmers and merchants. The money to insure the building of the elevator as soon as a wheat crop is assured is already pledged in amounts ranging from $5 to $200. KANSAS WINS.—Kansas won in the annual debate between the University of Kansas and the University of Colorado. The Kansas debaters were A. B. Earbart and J. R. Wood. Colorado was represented by C. J. O'Connor and G. R. McCoy. AN INSURANCE DECISION.—Attorney General Coleman has decided that if the Menonites continue their mutual insurance business in Kansas they will have to comply with the Kansas laws by organizing and making regular reports to the state superintendent of insurance. FOUND DEAD.—Samuel Fox, a wealthy farmer and highly respected citizen of Sumner county, was found dead in his pasture, having been gored to death by a vicious bull. The animal was known to be dangerous. INCOMES AND LIVING.—Labor Commissioner Johnson took reports showing the annual income and average expense for living of 334 wage earners reporting to the department for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902 as: In 1900, income $636.32, living $455.23; in 1901 income $701.37, living $673; in 1902, income $741.62, living $658.61. EASTERN STAR.—The grand chapter of the Kansas order of the Order of the Eastern Star began its session in the Scottish Rite temple in Wichita with about 500 delegates present. EVERY MAN PASSED. About a month ago several shopmen at Topeka who belong to the railroad Y. M. C. A. educational classes and have been attending them during the winter, took examinations in the different subjects which they were studying. Their papers were sent to New York, the headquarters of the association, to be examined by the international committee. A letter was received at the local association which stated that every man had passed the examination. TONGANOXIE TOUCHED.—A small twister passed through the place from east to west, which filled the air with flying timber and damaged a number of buildings. The path of the wind was about 100 feet wide and was in the heart of the town, passing in the rear of a number of business houses. In one dwelling a door was torn from its hinges and thrown outward. Sheds were demolished and overturned and trees were snapped off close to the ground. No one was hurt. FIRE AT NEW ALBANY.—The business portion of that town is destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at between $30,000 and $25,000. The insurance is light. The town, which has about 150 inhabitants, is entirely without fire protection except a bucket brigade. Two drygoods stores, a grocery store, and the postoffice were burned. Very little of the contents, except in the postoffice, were saved. The fire was presumably of incendiary origin. EMPORIA MASONS.—They have expended nearly $1,000 in fixing up their temple for the occasion of laying the corner stone of the new federal building on June 2. The Most Worshipful Grand Master Bester G. Brown and council of administration of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas, will conduct the ceremonies, and in the evening of the same day will make an official visitation of the Emporia lodge. IN PARTS OF HARVEY.—Crops in parts of that county are being affected by the Hessian fly. In some places, especially in the vicinity of Halstead, the insect has done great damage, practically ruining many fields of wheat. Not a few farmers are plowing up their fields and sowing them to corn. An expert sent out by the Chicago board of trade, examined the fields to ascertain the amount of damage done. A DINING CAR STRIKE.—A passenger train was late in arriving at Topeka, where its passengers would, as a regular thing, have their supper, and it was decided to serve supper on a diner which could be placed in the train. The cooks on the diner refused to prepare supper as it was against the rules of the union to prepare an extra meal and the passengers had to go on to Kansas City hungry. To Assist COLEMAN.—Governor Bailey has appointed Pension Commissioner Ware to assist Attorney General Coleman in the suit against Colorado for use of the waters in the Arkansas river. Mr. Ware will look after the suit in the supreme court. All the expense of the undertaking must be kept within the $5,000 appropriation made by the legislature. HOCH AT EUREKA.—The Greenwood county metropolis will expend $1,000 on the Fourth of July celebration. Ed. Hoch of the Marion Record is to be the orator of the day. CUT PHONE RATES.—The telephone war at Winfield became so warm as to melt the rates charged by the Bell company on residence phones to 50 cents a month. RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS.—The valuations by the railroad assessors of Kansas railroads is raised this year a total amount of $404,803. OF LOCKJAW.—Herbert Eiseline, of Solomon, died of lockjaw from a cut by a barb wire fence. MEAT INSPECTORS.—There are 140 people employed by the United States in the inspection of meat at the stockyards and packing houses of Topeka, Wichita, Leavenworth, and Kansas City, Kansas. The salaries of this army of employees range from $600 to $2,000 per annum. The total amount of salary paid them a year amounts to $134,740. INCREASE ON WIRES.—The valuations of the various telephone and telegraph companies in Kansas shows a net increase over that of 1902 of $226,528. FARMERS ORGANIZE.—The farmers of Graham county are organizing to do business for themselves. There are three farmers' shipping associations at Hill City Morland and Bogue. Money is being subscribed by the farmers in all these places, for the building of elevators. A CENENT PLANT.—Neodesha is to have one which will employ 450 men and have a capacity of 2,000 barrels. The city is giving aid and so are private individuals. The outside capital comes from Kansas City. A BROWN COUNTY MAN.—The legislature of Wisconsin has advanced the salary of the state superintendent of public instruction to $5,000 per annum. The office is now filled by C. P. Cary, formerly superintendent of the schools of Brown county, Kansas. KILLED THE THISTLES.—The frosty weather killed the Russian thistles among the wheat in Thomas county, and otherwise benefitted the wheat. Wheat fields had been condemned to be plowed on account of the thistles but they are now doing finely. THE PRISON FARM.—This year Warden Jewett has put out 165 acres of corn and 55 acres of potatoes and this fall will fatten a herd of hogs. There is already quite a herd of milch cows at the penitentiary and a bunch of thin cattle for beef purposes probably will be purchased soon. During the fall and winter months Warden Jewett will have a gang of men at work clearing up Staiger's island so that corn can be planted there next year. The island is particularly fine farm land and large crops of corn are raised upon it. The arable portion of the island owned by the state is about 900 acres. BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.—The bank commissioner's report shows that the aggregate assets of all building and loan associations at the close of business on December 31, 1902, were $4,662,341.58, an increase for the year of $519,356.69. The aggregate loans on real estate at the same time were $4,114,184.26, on stock, $172,488.64 and on other securities $23,521.70. The aggregate increase on all loans for the year was $504,846.41. TRACES WASHED OUT.—Five hundred feet of railroad tracks were washed out near Buhler, a small station on the Frisco's line between Wichita and Burrton by the heavy rainfall. The ground surrounding Buhler is considerably lower than that on which the remainder of the company's line is built between Wichita and Burrton, which was the partial cause of the washout. 3 WOMEN ELECTION OFFICERS.—The women voters in Kansas City, Kansas, are to be given places as judges, and clerks in the election to be held on June 2 for the purpose of voting on the issuance of $150,000 in bonds for the erection of new school buildings and the improvements on old ones in that city. Each precinct is to have one woman judge and one clerk. BOY FINDS TREASURE.—A negro boy was digging in a drift in the Neosho river near Emporia, for fish bait, and found several gold vessels and a crucible. Three months ago the Catholic church in Hartford, Lyon county, was robbed of $1,500 worth of gold and silver chalices and censors. A FARMER'S DAUGHTER.—Miss Georgia Rhue, a member of the graduating class of the Troy high school, wore a dress which cost $145 at the commencement exercises and this will probably stand as the Kansas record this season. Miss Rhue's father is a farmer and orchard man. FANCY WORK TAUGHT.—Mrs. W. M. Greenwood, of Topeka, has been selected by the state board of charities to take charge of the new department to be established at the Girls' Industrial school at Beloit, in which the girls will be taught fancy work of various kinds. ABILENE'S ASSESSMENT.—The assessor's annual report shows that the city has 3,785 population, a gain in the past year of 106. The valuation, owing to the new buildings erected and the addition of improvements in other matters, has increased nearly $50,000. CREAMERY CHECKS.—From Ellis on west, and especially in Thomas and Sheridan counties, is a great seat of the industry. There are are a great many farmers out there now whose creamery checks every month amount to $50. BELLE PLAINE'S WAY.—Two men went there to open a joint. The councilmen held a private interview with the joint men and had a straight talk, resulting in the men leaving the town on foot, not waiting for a train. TERRIFIC THUNDER STORM.—Such a one was experienced at McPherson on the 18th. About an inch of rain fell and several houses were struck by lightning, doing considerable damage. THE THIESHERMEN.—Geary county won the first prize at the American Threshermen's meeting at Wichita. It was for the presence of the greatest percentage of the members from a county. Sumner county sent more members but not so large a percentage as did Geary. BRIDGE GONE AT CODYDE.—The passenger train on the Central Branch westbound, returned to Atchison after going as far as Clyde. At that point the bridge over the Republican river is washed out. REPORTS EXAGGERATED.—Hutchinson claims that reports of smallpox there have been greatly exaggerated, there having been but one death from that disease. The disease is confined to two houses which are thoroughly quarantined. The trade of the city is being injured by the untrue and sensational reports. LANDSLIDE AT KICKAPOO.—The Missouri Pacific road has had trouble with their tracks at Kickapoo, owing to the floods causing a landslide at that place. VBLUABLE TRAINLOAD.—The train of 32 cars of threshing machinery from the J. I. Case factory carried $150,000 worth of freight. There were on it 21 threshers, 55 separators and 12 horsepowers with attachments. The train was a great attraction while in Wichita during the Threshermen's meeting. EVERYBODY KNEW HIM ONCE.—Francis Tiernan, once of Fort Scott, who built the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Western railway, died the day at Urbana, Illinois. CUPOLA SKETCHES By BYRON WILLIAMS An exchange admonishes woman to weep in memory of the man who invented the tissue paper dress pattern. He is dead; yet will his work live after him. Several hundred years ago some individual whose name Fate has since frowned upon invented a basque pattern. To this very day, in the rural districts, may be seen its likeness on feminine busts. What manner of forgetfulness, then, shall cause our minds to wander from the man who originated the "complete tissue pattern in the latest style for 10 cents?" Between the two patterns there is a social chasm as bottomless as a Dante could conceive, and yet the parallel of constancy to each may be appropriately drawn. The tissue pattern develops furbelows and flouces wonderful even to the customer's art. Its product is seen on the fashionable boulevards as frequently as the basque-pattern's polkadot vies in pastoral hamlets where Mirandy wears a calico sun-bonnet, and little Willie's sweater is a grain sack with holes for the neck and arms. In their strata of life each is invaluable. Without them are dressmakers' bills that mesmerize the bank account, put crimps in papa's whiskers and scare the romantic Montgomerys from the lamp of matrimony, lest they perish like pillars of salt in a cow-lick, sacrifices on the altar of love. The provident wife will never hesitate. She will use one or the other, and, incidentally, will not forget, figuratively, to drop a flower on the tomb of the man who invented the old basque pattern, or his more recent brother, the genus homo who conceived the tissue diagram. 333 Ambition is a whip; contentment, a beautiful aromatic flower that never fades. Often lives are ruined by a desire to be great. Cultivate in your boy or girl a desire to aspire to lofty things, but teach also that contentment is greater even than success, for success without contentment is dross. Inculcate in the youth the love of country. Take from his eyes the film of tinsel that makes city life attractive. The young man who has forty acres of good farm land is better off than the city resident with a clerkship or a $3,000 salaried position in the city. About the latter is temptation, smoke, filth, suffering, lewdness and the hundred and one things that we regret in the cities. On the farm is health and pure air, clean associations, elevating influences. It is not all sentiment that pictures the cottage in the foreground of a good acreage. There is more to the flowers, the independency, the gurgling brook, the singing birds, the neighborly sympathies, the shelter from the inclemencies of life, than those who scoff, feign to believe. Be not deceived by the glitter and the candelabra of the metropolis. The age has not yet come, and undoubtedly never will, when life in the city can outbalance for pure enjoyment and satisfied living the life in the country. Ennui enters the palace on the hilltop, just as it does the log cabin in the vale, and the Texas cattle have long been noted for their attenuated horns. ```markdown ``` Along about now every spring the deadly toadstool gets in its work. Wandering in the gladsome woods with no fool-killer near, the buoyant but mistaken rambler gobbles the polisonous fungus and feeds it into his compress. Later it is pumped out via a stomach pump with a vigorous doctor at the handle. It may be excavated in time to save life or it may not. The chances are altogether uncertain, hence if you are fond of the woods and love mushrooms, it would be as well conditionally to surrender your worldly goods to the kind friends to whom you feel charitably inclined, before entering the forest. A little preparation often saves great attorney's fees. 333 An Illinois paper advertises that mothers can check their babies "during the parade at the nursery department of Blank's drug store." A parade in the nursery department of a drug store must be an interesting sight, but we suppose the people who have babies and drug stores know what they are about. ```markdown ``` A Texas paper advertises a "full-blood Durham cow giving ten quarts of milk, a riding plow, three tons of straw and a lot of household furniture." Send us that cow, we will strain the output and sell to the second-hand man. 333 Why not let those who prefer to "expectorate," spit, and those who prefer to "spit," let them expectorate? If they do both, wear your mackintosh! This is a free country and umbrellas are common property. Just what it was 25 years ago, St. Jacobs Oil is now. The prompt, sure cure for SORENESS AND STIFFNESS Price, 25c. and 50c. The "nay" of the political dark horse is seldom heard in the land. Drink Dr. Pepper. It is good for the cravying that comes with spring. It is delightfully refreshing, healthful and invigorating. At soda fountains 5c per glass. Platonic friendship is better than love of the honorable-mention brand. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price, 75c. The man who is always complaining must be awfully tiresome to himself. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents. Opportunities are hard to find and easy to lose. This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy Worms. Sold by all Druggists, 28c. Sample FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, LeLoy, N.Y. Wise is the man who desires only what he can obtain. Uncle Sam has purchased 250,000 pounds of Richmond tobacco for his "blue jackets." This recalls the old story about Jack Tar's three wishes—all the "baccy in the world, all the rum in the world and for the third, "a little more "baccy." Natural Conclusions. "Ef dey's milk in Paradise dey mus' have cows dar," said Brother Williams, "en ef dey got honey dar dey sho mus' have bees, en whar bees is dey's blossoms, an whar blossoms is dey's always watermillions in season—bless de Lawd!"—Atlanta Constitution. Record for Woman Hunter. Mrs. Donnett, wife of an English army officer, a slender young American woman, has the distinction of shooting the largest tiger ever killed in India. It measured 10 feet 8 inches in length. She has killed two tigers, four panthers, four bears, eight boars and several other wild beasts. Balfour on Municipal Ownership In speaking recently on the subject of municipal ownership, Prime Minister Balfour said: "Although I am not opposed to municipal enterprise, I confess I sometimes ask myself whether it is possible to view with absolute serenity the extension of the municipality as an employer in its own constituency." Deaths from Plague in India. Throughout India there were over a hundred thousand deaths from plague during the past month. The Punjab, Bombay, and the united provinces were the worst affected. The disease is everywhere confined to the natives. Preventive measures have failed, but it is hoped that the approaching fierce heat will, as usual, reduce the mortality. Case of Jar. In China a jar placed on the roof of a house with the bottom end toward the street indicates that the daughter of the house is not yet of age to marry. As soon as she has developed into a marriageable malden the jar is turned with its mouth toward the street. When the young lady get married the jar is removed altogether. Wouldn't that jar you? BE INDEPENDENT. It's Easy to Shake Off the Coffee Habit. There are many people who make the humiliating acknowledgment that they are dependent upon Coffee to "brace them up" every little while. These have never learned the truth about Postum Cereal Coffee which makes leaving off coffee a simple matter and brings health and strength in place of coffee ill. A lady of Davenport, Iowa, who used Postum Food Coffee for five years is competent to talk upon the subject. She says: "I am a school teacher and during extra work when I thought I needed to be braced up I used to indulge in rich, strong coffee of which I was very fond and upon which I thought I was dependent. "I began to have serious heart palpitation and at times had sharp palms around the heart and more or less stomach trouble. I read about Postum and got some to try. I dropped coffee, took up the Postum and it worked such wonders for me that many of my friends took it up. "In a short time I was well again, even able to attend evening socials. And I did not miss my coffee at all. Now I can truthfully say that I have been repaid fully for the change I made. I have no indications of heart disease and not once in the past four years have I had a sick headache or bilious spell. "My father, 78 years old, is a Postum enthusiast, and feels that his good health in a large measure is due to the 6 cups of good Postum which he enjoys each day." Name furnished by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. The canned article that goes quickest is a dog's tail. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality, of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. Some men never tire of doing good—because they never do any. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Many a man gains a reputation for wisdom by leaving things unsaid. The Thomas Sanitarium is the best equipped institution in the Southwest for the treatment of both medical and surgical cases. Latest and most improved apparatus in the hands of able and up-to-date medical staff. Dr. Thomas gives special attention to diseases of women and children and appendicitis. Resident physicians write for particulars. Cor. 10th & St. Francis Ave. Wichita, Kas. Professor Popular With Students. Prof. George E. Woodberry of the department of comparative literature of Columbia University has been elected for the fifth consecutive year the most popular professor at that institution by the vote of the senior class. Range of Human Sight. Standing on the highest mountain, which is slightly over five miles above sea level, a man can see to a distance of 200 miles on a clear day. To see objects a distance of 100 miles, the observer must be standing at a height of 6,667 feet above the level of the sea. The English Language So far from there being any real danger of the depletion of the language by the profusion of Briticisms and Americanisms, of Canadianisms and Australianisms, of New Zelandisms—if such exist, as no doubt they do—English is really the most fortunate of all modern tongues in that it has so many sources of refreshment, so varied, so remote from each other.—Brander Matthews in Harper's —Brander Matthews in Harper's Magazine. An Old Lady's Discovery. Garnett, Ark., May 18th.—For 18 years Mrs. Mary Dunlop of this place has suffered with Kidney trouble, which was so bad at times that it made her life a burden. She tried much medicine and many treatments, but got no better. At last, however, Mrs. Dunlop claims to have found a perfect remedy, and she is so pleased at the wonderful cure she herself has received, that she is telling all her friends and praising the medicine to everyone she meets. The name of this medicine is Dodd's Kidney Pills, and it has done wonderful work for Mrs. Dunlop. Everybody is talking about it, and some people are claiming to have been cured of Rheumatism by it. A Mrs. Garrett who lives in Brazil, this state, was at the point of death with some Cerebro-Spinal trouble and was saved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. It is certain that no other medicine ever introduced here has done so much good in such a short time. Snow comes down in the winter almost as easily as ice goes up in summer. SENSIBLE HOUSEKEEPERS will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. To err is human but to forgive is quite another matter. All creameries use butter color. Why not do as they do—use JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR. No doubt many a wife wishes she had her old job back again. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 50 cigar. The highest price 50 cigar to the dealer and the highest quality for the smoker. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, III. The man who boasts of his wisdom wouldn't do it if he had more. Do Your Feet Ache and Burn? Shake into your shoes, Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. As girls grow older they think less of dolls and more of dollars. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. Wit is the wine of intellect; ill nature turns it into vinegar. 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. A dentist gets right down to the root of the trouble. Look for this trade mark: "The Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind." The stoves without smoke, ashes or heat. Make comfortable cooking. More tailors should be elected to congress; they know a lot about measures and men. M Mrs. F. Wright, of Oelwein, Iowa, is another one of the million women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Overshadowing indeed is the success of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound — compared with it, all other medicines for women are experiments. Why has it the greatest record for absolute cures of any female medicine in the world? Why has it lived and thrived and done its glorious work among women for a quarter of a century? Simply because of its sterling worth. The reason that no other medicine has ever reached its success is because there is no other medicine so successful in curing woman's ills. Remember these important facts when a druggist tries to sell you something which he says is just as good. Young New York Lady Tells of a Wonderful Cure: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—My trouble was with the ovaries; I am tall, and the doctor said I grew too fast for my strength. I suffered dreadfully from inflammation and doctored continually, but got no help. I suffered from terrible dragging sensations with the most awful pains low down in the side and pains in the back, and the most agonizing headaches. No one knows what I endured. Often I was sick to the stomach, and every little while I would be too sick to go to work for three or four days; I work in a large store, and I suppose standing on my feet all day made me worse. "At the suggestion of a friend of my mother's I began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it is simply wonderful." "At the suggestion of a friend of my father I began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's metable Compound, and it is simply wonderful. first two or three doses; it seemed as though a y shoulders; I continued its use until now I entirely cured. Young girls who are always not getting any help as I did, ought to take so much less, and it is sure to cure them. TRAIL, 174 St. Ann's Ave., New York City." I fail to profit by Miss Adelaide Prahl's rely as she was cured of the troubles enu- ust so certainly will Lydia E. Pinkham's cure others who suffer from womb trou- the ovaries, kidney troubles, nervous exci- prostration; remember that it is Lydia E. Compound that is curing women, and don't sell you anything else in its place. give in your case about which you would like reely to Mrs. Pinkham. She can surely in America has such a wide experience in she has had. Address is Lynn, Mass.; alway helpful. cannot forthwith produce the original letter and signature of which will prove its absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. COMMERCIAL COLLEGE ITS.BLDG. E.H:ROBINS-Press. HONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. EE and postpaid a 100 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of 100 page lilies, treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands cured men with Thornton & Minor, 1030 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. I felt better after the first two or three doses; it seemed as though a weight was taken off my shoulders; I continued its use until now I can truthfully say I am entirely cured. Young girls who are always paying doctor's bills without getting any help as I did, ought to take your medicine. It costs so much less, and it is sure to cure them—Yours truly, ADELAIDE PRAHL, 174 St. Ann's Ave., New York City." Women should not fail to profit by Miss Adelaide Prahl's experiences; just as surely as she was cured of the troubles enumerated in her letter, just so certainly will Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure others who suffer from womb troubles, inflammation of the ovaries, kidney troubles, nervous excitability, and nervous prostration; remember that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing women, and don't allow any druggist to sell you anything else in its place. If there is anything in your case about which you would like special advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She can surely help you, for no person in America has such a wide experience in treating female ills as she has had. Address is Lynn, Mass.; her advice is free and always helpful. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letter and signature of above testimonial, which will prove his absolute genuineness. NO MONEY TILL. CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. We send FREE and postpaid a 200 page treatise on Pisles, Fistula and Diseases of the Rectum; also 100 page lilies. treatise on Diseases of Lilies, the thousands cured from the diseases of the two other diseases of the rectum. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR. 1030 Oak St. Kansas City, Mo. wife said sure door fere the n pains ache I wa whil mother's I felt better after the first two o weight was taken off my shoulder can truthfully say I am entirely o paying doctor's bills without gett your medicine. 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ARROW and NITRO CLUB Smokeless Shot Shells. The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. A wheelbarrow is an excellent thing in its way but it won't push itself. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The tramp must belong to the upper crust—at least he is always on the loaf. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 12-ounce packages of other kinds. Rapid Portrait Painting. The portrait of Secretary Shaw, by the French painter, Chartran, was finished in precisely eleven hours. Document Not Authentic A Baltimore man claims to have the original death warrant of Charles I. of England. It is written on thin parchment, but has the misfortune to be dated Jan. 24, 1648, while Charles I was not beheaded until Jan. 30, 1649. Lots of Old Uniforms One of the big problems now before the quartermaster's department at Washington is the best and most economical method to supply the army with the new regulation uniform of green cloth and at the same time prevent the loss of the $2,000,000 worth of supplies of the old-style uniform now on hand. The First Use of Needles The first needle used in England was made in Queen Mary's reign by a negro, who unfortunately died before imparting the secret to anyone, says Home Notes. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth the art of needle-making was rediscovered by a German, who imparted it to an Englishman. MEMORIAL TO FAITHFUL NURSE. Rich Woman Wishes to Erect Testimonial of Gratitude. Miss Margaret Berger, a trained nurse, who recently died in Paris, is gratefully remembered by Marquise de Monstiers, formerly Caldwell of New York. The marquise has written to Rev. William Mecham, of St Mary's church at Newport, R. 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When she went to lay her sixth egg Mrs. Lawrence had company to come, and she killed her for dinner.-Winchester Democrat. New Method of Lighting Fires A new method of lighting the fire from the top so that it may burn downwards is said to economize the fuel. This is arranged by laying the coal at the bottom—always leaving spaces for air. Mix with a few good cinders, then put the wood at the top with another layer of coal, and some paper over it. Light the fire in the usual way, and it will soon burn down to a very good fire. Onslaught Upon Society. Not content with selling worthless shares, ill-conducted horses, impure wines and unsmokable cigars the "ladies" and "gentlemen" of the day apparently sell each other to middle-class aspirants for social distinction and to tradesmen. They complain that their servants receive commissions, and accept commissions themselves. Our selling society is a combination of tots for all the trades.—London Truth. 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The symptoms of summer catarrh are quite unlike in different cases, but the most common ones are general lassitude, played-out, tired-out, used-up, run-down feelings, combined with more or less heavy, stupid, listless, mental condition. Relish for food and the ability to digest food seems to be lost. Skin eruptions, sallow complexion, biliousness, coated tongue, fittif, irregular sleep, help to complete the picture which is so common at this season. Peruna so exactly meets all these conditions that the demand is so great for this remedy at this season of the year that it is nearly impossible to supply it. 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 he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. NOW is the time to sell M. & M. RUBBER COLLARS. Liberal terms; exclusive territory. 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The best basking lands on the continent are Magnificent climate; plenty of water and fuel; good schools; excellent churches; splendid railway facilities. HOMESTEAD LANDS OF 160 ACRES FREE, the only charge for which is 40 for entry. Send to the following for an Atlas and other literature, as well for certificate giving you reduced railway rates, etc. Superior land, Cordwood, 214 W. 10th St. Kansas City, Mo., the authorized Canadian Government Agent. HESTER OTOL CARTRIDGES. It hit that count." Winchester tridges in all calibers hit, that is, and strike a good, hard, pene- the kind of cartridges you will get, the time-tried Winchester make. N.CHESTER MAKE OF CARTRIDGES. ervous neuralgic headaches ICKLY CURED BY ROMO BELTZER EVERYWHERE! 10¢ W. N. U.—WICHITA—NO. 21, 1903 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Masked men Cow Negro Mail Carrier Civil Service Employe in Tennessee Held Up by Armed Gang and Forced to Resign Position by Threats. PREDECESSOR ALSO COMPELLED TO QUIT DEPARTMENT PROMPTLY SUSPENDS SERVICE IN DISTRICT AND WIRES COFFICIALS TO INVESTIGATE CASE. 4TH YEAR. Masked men Negro Civil Service Emp see Held Up by and Forced t sition by T PREDECESSOR A TO C DEPARTMENT PROMPTLY SUS AND WIRES OFFICIALS Just as the very disgraceful Indiana (Mise) postoffice affair was about to be battled by the federal officers, comes the news of the equally disgraceful interference of colored postoffice employees in the South, this time in Gallatin, Tenn. The colored rural mail carrier was recently held up by masked and armed white men and was pointedly informed that his life would be taken if he made another trip. Gallatin is in the Fourth congressional district, represented in congress by Congressman Fitzpatrick, a democrat, who was anxious to have rural free delivery extended in that part of the South. The service was authorized and advertised. There were five candidates for the position of carrier, and all took the civil service examination The three men passing highest on the list were Negroes. Under the civil service rules there is no option with the department, and Allen F. Dilard, a Negro was appointed. He began work early in March and two weeks ago resigned without giving reasons. The civil servic board certified the second man on the list, John C. Allgood, also a Negro and he served until yesterday when he was met on the road by masked white men and compelled to turn back with the mail. He was warned to give up the place and assign no reason. The post-office inspector at Nashville today wired the facts to the postmaster-general. The inspector was instructed by wire to investigate the case and in the meantime suspend service on the route. The penalty for obstructing the mail is a fine of $100 for each and every offense. This penalty is not commensurate with the crime, but DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. Regardless of the injustice heaped upon us, and despite the prejudice flaunted in our face on every hand we are growing in intelligence, accumulating wealth and making general improvement in every way; and according to our chances we can measure arms with any other race on earth. We have a glerious future before us, we need not be disuraged, everything looks clear and hopeful and seems to be in our favor. There have been darker it gives the federal authorities power to handle the case and secure the evidence, which can be presented to the state courts for punishment under the laws of assault The Post-office Department intends to investigate and also to make it clear to the South that it cannot have rural free delivery unless the carriers who pass civil service examinations, without regard to race or political prejudice, are allowed to do their duty. It is another aggravated case like that at Indianola, Miss., where Mrs. Cox, the colored postmaster, was compelled to resign by threats against her life. Such interference with the transit of the U. S. mail should be stopped; and it does seem that the national government should be able to find sufficient law by which they can protect the carriers and post office employees. It remains to be seen what steps will be taken by the government to put an end to the infamous ne-fangled practices of the South. ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN. This is pre-eminently the age of the young man. Great corporations banks, railroads, newspaphrs, pulpits, the bar and nearly every business and profession is crying for young blood. It may be sad but it is true, that in most places today is at a discount. How great, therefore, the responsibilities, as well as the opportunities of youth! Make up your mind to do something and do it quickly, persistently and honorably. Every road to true success runs through a righteous purpose. Don't wait for something to turn up, but go out and turn it up! There is no promise in the Bible to either a lazy man or a coward. Humanity despises both days than these. Nothing will ever come to us worse than slavery. God in his own time brok the shackels from our limbs and we became a free people, when we did not dream of it, nor did the Southern white man think of such a thing coming to pass. Just so, will God in His own way turn the tide again in our behalf. * UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL WICHITA. KANSAS. MAY 23 1903. M. Hon. Victory Next Con From the 7 Election Tuesd Mr. Murdock is colored people a the vote of ever Hon. Victor Murdock Next Congressman From the 7th. District Election Tuesday, May 26th. Mr. Murdock is a friend of the colored people and will receive the vote of every voter. JOSH BILLINGS' PHILOSOPHY Malice iz the skum of cowardice. Faith iz a long chain with a hook at each end of it; hope bath a brite eye and kan see in the dark as well as in the light; charity is the creed of heaven. There are fu people az wize az they think they are, and less so foolish as they are supposed to be. To be idle, and not indolent, iz a wize man's prerogative. Man wuz not made for peace, but for war and never iz so happy (uor progressive) az when he is fiteing sumthing. We should be very blest indeed if we waz only haff az happy az we try to make others think we are. It seems to be the study ov a cunning man to pass himself off for more than he iz worth, and ov a wise one for less. Thare is no better evidence ov a man's real superiority, than to see him anxious to praise the same superiority in others. AMERICAN NAVY. The navy is a branch of the military service that landsmen knew but little about, save in a superficial way. The business of the navy, always on the deep seas of all climbs, mukes it exclusive beyond that of the army. The presence of the North and South Atlantic squadrons in the bay of Pensacola brings afresh the inquiry as to the presence and service of colored men in the United States navy. The boys in the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry and; the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry of the regular army, have won repeated praise for their fine soldiership, and colored men who have filled the ranks of the volunteer service have also won signal glory. Aut what about the Negro behind the guns of the navy? Has he been there? Is he there now? Yes. He was there in 1812 when Perry did Murdock ngressman 7th. District day, May 26th. is a friend of the and will receive y voter. his great work on Lake Erie. And though scant, if any historical notice is made of it, his black face has been present on the sauciest fighting ships that ever floated the stars and stripes. His hardihood, his decility and his other qualities that g> to make up an all around tar will never be lost sight of by the intelligent recruiting officers of the navy. He was behind the guns of the historic Monitor, and Farragut, Dupont, Porter and the ross all needed him in their business when only men were wanted. Dewey at Manila, Sampson and Schley in Cuban waters, and the other formidable battleships that plowed majestically the waters of the world under commission of the government of the United States, have their crews sprinkled with this essenti coloring that has always proven a very present help in the time of trouble. The presence of colored men in the navy is additional proof of the unrestricted citizenship which this government is sacredly pledged to give. The hard, technical training and submission to the rigid and peculiar discipline which must be complied with, prove that every-colored man in the navy is not of the common stuff, but they are representative of an element inherent; and the happy reflection comes back to the race of which they are a part. The fact that there is but little individualizing made in reports of triumphs of the navy, further than officers and vessels engaged is due to the traditions of that service. "The men" simply come in for praise or condemnation. This is no denial of the fact that officers in command have ever been slow to give all necessary information necessary on individual inquiries when properly made. The black tars behind the guns, they will live in the hearts of the patriotic people of this country. And his civilian rother, exultant over the record made by him for manhood and bra- Cont. on page 2 ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER Odd Bits of News As we Gathered From Different Sources for Our Readers. All Interesting Reading--News Notes For All. We have 2,500,000 Negro children in public schools, 35,000 Negro teachers; 45,000 students in higher institutions; 30,000 students learning trades, 3,000 students pursuing classical and scientific courses; 15,000 students pursuing business courses. We have Negro students and graduates from Yale, Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Columbia Amherst. Oerlin, Boston University Ann Arbor, Penn University, Colgate, Chicago University, University of Kansas, Bates, Colby, Wellesly, Vassar, P. inceton, Drew, Newton, Centre and others. There are 156 Normal schools for colored people; then there are any number of colleges, seminaries, universities, and academies owned and controlled by our people. We have 254,000 volumes in libraries valued at 500,000 — 714 Negro doctors, nearly 300 lawyers, and several hundred newspapers. We have raised for educational purposes $13,065,000, for church property $40,000,000, school property $25,000,000. PRESIDENTIAL VISITS. Abraham Lincoln visited Kansas in 1859 and spoke at Elwood, Troy Atchison and Leavenworth. Grant passed through Kansas in July, 1868, with Generals Sherman and Sheridan and was given a great ovation all the way. Grant visited Kansas again in 1871, and at Lawrence there was great congs. Hayes was in Kansas in 1879 and made a number of speeches. Neither Garfield nor Arthur saw the Sunflower state. Harrison missed Kansas entirely in his big swing around the circle. McKinley toured the state. A BASIC ERROR. It is a primal postulate of all our race discussions that the Negro is an undevoped, not an inferior race, and to this basic error may be attributed much of the confusion which surrounds the entire subject. We have too long been guilty of the folly of attempting to legislate the Negro into a white man, and a pyramid of failuses has apparently not yet convinced us of the futility of the undertaking. We have ignored the scientific truth of the differences among the human family and have blindly disregarded the fact that the Negro, in common with all other races, possesses persistent, ineradicable distinguishing characteristics. Foolishly attempting to evade the stubborn fact that the Negro in Africa is today just what we know him to have been since he first appeared on that continent, we have sought in slavery an excuse for the natural and inevitable resemblance between the native and transplanted branches of NO 52 the family, and have proceeded toward the American Negro as though heredity could be overridden by consitons and lws.-Atlantic. COLOR LINE NOT DRAWN. The color line was broken down in one of the most exclusive hotels in Washington the other day, and some of the politicians who have been getting excited over the Negro question preliminary to a national campaign are disturbed about the incident. The Harvard baseball club came to Washington to play against the Georgetown university nine and one of the members of this Harvard club is a Negro. He is one of the best players in the club, and the other members—all college students and all from families that are known in the exclusive society of Boston—insisted on the same hotel accommodations for the Negro as for themselves. A year ago when the club came to Washington, the Negro was served his meals in his room, and the other boys took turns in eating with him there. This year they said they would have the whole club eat together, either in a public dining room or a private dining room. They were paying their way and they did not propose to have a color line drawn among them. A man who was good enough to help them with a game of ball for Harvard was good enough to eat with them. They went to the most exclusive hotel in Washington and they had their way. There was no private diningroom and the proprietor saw no objection to having them occupy a large table in the public dining room. The table was set apart far the Harvard baseball club, and the proprietor asked no questions as to the membership of the club. He did not consider it any of his business or that of any other guest. The colored ball player was not an individual guest of the hotel. He was a part of the Harvard club and nobody could object to having a college club representing the oldest and most exclusive college in America as a guest at a first-class hotel. There was no objection from the other hotel guests. They ate their dinner, breakfast' and luncheon without noticing that there was one colored man in the diningroom who was not a waiter. The proprietor of the hotel did not ask what the effect would be on those who are so much disturbed over social equality af the nees and he does not care. Mr. Groves has recently built a new barn on his plains at 1809 N. Meaf. It is a credit to him. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mall Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN Sr. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 150. Advertising Rates Made Known On Applica tion. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for public tion must be signed by the par 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 County. We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write 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. REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL TICKET Election May 26 1903. For Congressman 7th Congressional District, HON. VICTOR MURDOCK. QUITE GRATIFYING. It is quite gratifying to the friends of Hon. Victor Murdock to see with what unanimity and concert of interest the people are working for his success at the polls next Tuesday. Never in the history of Seventh district politics has such a oneness of interest been shown. White men and colored men have lated aside personal and political differences and all shout with one accord for this matchless and popular candidate—Victor Murdock. In Wichita, in Sedgwick county, and bye-the-bye in the whole Seventh district it is Murdock on every tongue. It is, indeed, a high compliment to a young man of high cultivated character. This compliment is by far worthy the admiration of any man. Never before in an odd election has the candidacy of any one man aroused so much favorable interest as that interest is own to make the majority of Victor Murdock the greatest in the history of Seventh district politics. What makes it more t'e wonderful is, because it is not because of the great personel of the candidate himself. Victor will be elected by the greatest majority ever received by any man in this district for congress. And why should he not? He has lived here all his life and in the Seventh district there is not an enemy to Victor Murdock to be found. He is spotless and clean. He is a man who judges men by their merit, not by their color. He makes friends and holds them. The unanimous spirit in which the people are supporting Victor Murdock is a marvel in modern politics and on Tuesday, May 26th, his majority will be far greater than ever recorded in this district. After spending two weeks in Wichita as the guest of Mr. and Mrs W. N. Miller, Mrs. Rebt Davis left Monday eve for her home in Kingman. She reports having had a fine trip. very in the navy, will receive fresh inspiration as he stands behind the guns of peace, industry and enterprise while filling a place in the quiet battle of life. WENDALL PHILLIPS AND THE SLAVE. Before he was well known Wendell Phillips, the distinguished abolitionists, went to Charleston and put up at a hotel. He had breakfast served in his room, and was waited upon by a slave. Mr. Phillips seized the opportunity to represent to the colored man in a pathetic way that he regarded him as a man and a brother, and that he himself was an abolitionist. The other, however, seemed more anxious about the guests breakfast than he was about his own position in the social scale or the condition of his soul. Finally Mr. Phillips became discouraged, and told him to go away, saying that he could not bear to be waited an by a slave. To this the other remonstrated. "You must 'scure me, massa, but I's biagged to stay yere, 'cause I use 'sponsible fo do silverware.'" A careful examination of the trees that are struck by lightning shows that over half of them are poplar. From this fact scientists conclude that the poplar has some value as a conductor of lightning. Therefore, agriculturists are advised to plant the trees in the vicinity of their farm buildings. Hardware Store Building Hsrdware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. SPECIAL Bargain Men's On Saturday next we will sational sample Pants as follow: The $4 and $3.50 grades The $3 grades for..... The $2.50 and $2 grades The $1.50 grades for..... The $1 grades for..... These are extraordinery vary Youth's and Boy For Saturday C We will offer for Saturday and Boy's school suits, consisting of Worsted, Serge, Blaok Thibet, steds, Scotch Cheviots, etc. Following slaughter prices: * 10 Suits for ..... $8.50 and $7.50 Suits for... $6.50 and $5 Suits for... $4.50 and $4 Suits for. CHILDREN'S AND BOY We will sell for Saturday Pants Suits. $5 and $6 Suits, for..... $3.50, 4 and 4.50 Suits for... $2.50, 2.75 and 3 Suits for... $1.50 and 2 Suits for... Each of these garments is price and will positively be sold in ductions in order to reduce the genuine. SPECIAL orgains for SATURDAY Men's Pants Saturday next we will sell the 'remainder of single Pants as follows: 1 and $3.50 grades for..... $3 3 grades for..... 1 .50 and $2 grades for..... 1 .50 grades for..... 1 .50 grades for..... 1 We extraordinary values and in a full range T's and Boys suits Saturday Only All offer for Saturday our entire stock of nooloi suits, consisting of Black and L ange, Blak Thibet, Fancy Cassimere, Fancy Cheviots, etc. Sizes 10 to 14 and 13 to daughter prices: Suits for..... $6 and $7.50 Suits for..... 5 and $5 Suits for..... 4 and $4 Suits for..... 2 REN'S AND BOYS' KNEE PANTS SU sell for Saturday only Boys' and Childs 1 $6 Suits, for..... $3 4 and 4.50 Suits for..... 2 2.75 and 3 Suits for..... 1 and 2 Suits for..... 1 These garments is marked with ink at the positively be sold Saturday only at the order to reduce the stock. Remember our AT THE "HUB" SPECIAL Bargains for SATURDAY Men's Pants On Saturday next we will sell the remainder of our Sensational sample Pants as follows: The $4 and $3.50 grades for..... $2.85 The $3 grades for..... 2.25 The $2.50 and $2 grades for..... 1.68 The $1.50 grades for..... 1.15 The $1 grades for..... .78 These are extraordinary values and in a full range of sizes. Youth's and Boys suits For Saturday Only We will offer for Saturday our entire stock of Youth's and Boy's school suits, consisting of Black and Blue Clay Worsted, Serge, Black Thibet, Fancy Cassimere, Fancy Worsteds, Scotch Cheviots, etc. Sizes 10 to 14 and 13 to 18 at the following slaughter prices: * 10 Suits for ..... $6.89 $8.50 and $7.50 Suits for..... 5.75 $6.50 and $5 Suits for..... 4.60 $4.50 and $4 Suits for..... 2.90 CHILDREN'S AND BOYS' KNEE PANTS SUITS We will sell for Saturday only Boys' and Childrens' knee Pants Suits. $5 and $6 Suits, for..... $3.90 $3.50, 4 and 4.50 Suits for..... 3.15 $2.50, 2.75 and 3 Suits for..... 1.90 $1.50 and 2 Suits for..... 1.15 Each of these garments is marked with ink at the regular price and will positively be sold Saturday only at the above reductions in order to reduce the stock. Remember our sales are genuine. Wichita s New One Price Clothing Store 114 North Main Street. --- --- Cont. from page 1 HOUCK County Attorney Otto G. Eckstein has made a splendid record since assuming the duties of isofice. He has secured convictions in every criminal case which was on the court docket this term, and has by good judgment in other matters pertaining to the county attorney's office saved to the tax payers of the county enough money to equal two thirds of his salary since he became county attorney. This is a splendid record and a big saving to the tax-payers. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the coloured people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. CAUGHT. CAUGHT. A reporter for the Searchlight caught John McFarland at the court house Wednesday eve, May 20th, just as he had invaded the probate court office and had secured a marriage license to wed Miss Sadie Hawkins. The ceremony was performed Wednesday eve by Rev. J: B. Fletcher. The cigars are on John. NOTICE—The installation of officers of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, will be held at the hall on Thursday eve. May 28th. All members are requested to be present. Any visitor in good standing In the order is respectfully invited. By order Mrs. Lee Anderson, Chief Preceptress. An interesting party of friends met at the beautiful residence of Mrs. G. H. Young 526 N. Water, Tuesday afternoon. The menu, which consisted of strawberry short cake and gelatine, was in charge of Mrs. Young. Mrs. Rebt Davis, of Kingman, was the guest of honor of the club. L s for SATURDAY Pants will sell the 'remainder of our Sen- ws: s for.....$2.85 ...2.25 for.....1.68 ...1.15 ....78 values and in a full range of sizes. boys suits Only only our entire stock of Youth's rating of Black and Blue Clay Fancy Cassimere, Fancy Wor- rizes 10 to 14 and 13 to 18 at the .....$6.89 ...5.75 ...4.60 ...2.90 'S' KNEE PANTS SU1TS only Boys' and Childrens' knee .....$3.90 or.....3.15 or.....1.90 ...1.15 marked with ink at the regular Saturday only at the above re- stock. Remember our sales are THE JB " --- Call Assessment No. 1 is now due. Pay at office. Rev. J. H. Vanlue returned Sunday from Abilene where he attended the meeting of the Ministers and Deacons' union. Rev. Vanlue says this was one of the best meetings ever held by the Union. An operation was performed on on Police Judge Claude C. Stanley Sunday night for appendicitis. We are proud to announce that at the last hearing he was resting as easy as could be expected under the circumstances and will soon be out. A very enjoyable party was tendered Mrs. Rebt. Davis of Kingman at the residence of Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis. Quit a number of friends were present and a fine t me had. Rev. H, F. Frazier returned Friday from Abilene where he was in attendance of the Ministers and Deacons' Union. Rev. Frazier reports a fine trip. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Roach have a fine home at 1893 N. Mead ave. They are samples of what thrift and energy can accomplish. The contract has been let for the foundation to the new building of the New Hope Baptist church. When completed this will be one of the finest colored churches in the state of Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jackson, formerly of Newton, Kas., has opened a first-class restaurant and lunch room at 903 East Douglas ave. They serve regular meals and lunch at any hour of the day. They carry a nice assortment of fine cigars and tobacco. When in the east end call on them. You will receive first-class meals and good treatment. Mrs. Hattie Taylor, wife of Mr. John Taylor, died at her home 17th and Washington, Monday, of dropsy. Mrs. Taylor was born in Kentucky 69 years ago and came to Wichita 15 years ago. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Mayho at the residence. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Agan are building a fine addition to their cosy home 903 N. Mead avenue. When completed they will have as nice a 7 room house as any person in Wichita. Mr. Reeves of Emposia is in the city and has accepted a position with a Wichita carpet house. At present he is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, 522 N. Water. Mrs. Ida Wallace of Lawrence Ks., Grand Worthy Counsellor I. O. O. C., visited Arria Court No. 7, Monday night. She left Tuesday morning for Kamaas City. Mrs. Robt. Davis and Mrs. W. N. Miller were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Groves, 1819 N. Mead, last Sunday at dinner. Mrs. Groves had a most tastful, appetizing and wholesome dinner. Judge Thos. C. Wilson, Ch'rm. Rsp. Cong. Com. went to Newton Monday night in the interest of Victor Murdock. There will be a big rally at the New Hope Baptist church the first Sunday in June. Help the good cause along. Mr. F. E. Rutter and wife of St. Joe, Mo., arrived in the city Tuesday to visit Mr. Rutter's parents Mr and Mrs. J. H. Rutter. Councilman W. F. Schell returned Wednesday from an extended trip through Oklahoma Territory. Mrs. Lee Anderson will leave Saturday for Gutnrie, O. T., on business. --- CHAS. A. SCHWENDIGER. SECOND SECOND TO NONE Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. The New Store GREENFIELD ONE PRICE Hatters and Trunks and Entire New Union Block FORT SCOTT, KANS USE IMBODE IMF --- --- ENFIELD CLOTHING CO. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS Meters and Furnishers Bunks and Valises Fire New Stock Union Block SCOTT, KANS. 127-129 E. Douglas Ave. WICHITA, KAN. IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND GREENFIELD CLOTHING CO. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS Hatters and Furnishers Trunks and Valises Entire New Stock Union Block FORT SCOTT, KANS. 127-129 E. Douglas Ave. WICHITA, KAN. BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating. AT YOUR GROCER IMBODEN MILLI —CALL AT— The ELITE Restaurant J. Tipp, ....0....0. Tipp's Hand Best Hand In the City J. TIPP, .....o.....o.....PROF When You Want AGOOD MEAL Always The Best, and Cooked We — MEALS 15cts — C. L. KINER, Prop. OS N. Main St. Wichita, Kas OPEN ALL NIGHT COLLEGE W. S. HENRION DRUGGIST 501 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Over 117 N. Market—Phone 773 OUR SPRING STOCK. Our clothes are going fast, and if you want to be, in the lead you had better call on the Peerless Tailor and be up to date in style and orkmanship and fit. On prices defy competition, our workmanship is equal to any high priced tailoring in the country. Call and convince yourself. The Peerless Tailor, 508 E. Douglas Ave. OTTO WEIISS, Agent. "Outfitters to His Majesty The American Man" IMBODEN MILLING CO. Tipp's Hand Laundry Best Hand Laundry In the City First-Class Work Guaranteed. 609 East Douglas Ave.....Wichita, Ks GO TO ISRAEL BROS. For Real Estate. F.I.D. Israel. 127 N. Market The Sweet Girl With The Sweet Tooth will find good filling in this store, for no better sweetmeats can be found in any country, or many countries, than those we make and sell. We're proud of them. Why shouldn't we be? Good candies, and good candies on-ly, are purchased at Bissant WICHITA KANSAS Our Celebrated ICE CREAM al-ways Ambitious yeahs should not jump hailily to the conclusion that the quickest and surest way to get rich to become a burglar or train robber. Occasionally one of these fail- ers is nabbed. LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. FINE WORK OUR JOB ROOM. If Your Work Is DONE BY US We Do It RIGHT We Are Now Prepared To Do All Kinds Of Jobs Up To Date Job Work. We Invite A Trial. We Guarantee To Please You, Both In Work And Price. You Will Find Us At The Old Reliable Stand At 110 North Main St. Bring Us Your Next Job. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL The PRINTERS who Can PRINT Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST 'OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST ARE YOU? A Subscriber to the SEARCHLIGHT? IF NOT, WHY NOT? IT IS ONLY $1.00. FOR A WHOLE YEAR Delivered. SUBSCRIBETO - DAY Gus A. Miller Art Co John Braitsch's 120 East Douglas ave. --- DR. J. T. KINAHAN. Veterinary Surge Office and Stable 528 Riverview W. G. N ( Successor to Pumps, Pipe, H When you need a new pairing, don't forget 118 South Main St. Veterinary Surgeon AND Dentist Office and Stable 528 Riverview Telephone 512 Wichita, Kansas W. G. McKee, ( Successor to A. N. West ) Pumps, Pipe, Hose, Windmills When you need a new Pump, or your old one need re- pairing, don't forget to give me a call. 118 South Main St. Phone 643 W. G. McKee, ( Successor to A. N. West ) Pumps, Pipe, Hose, Windmills When you need a new Pump, or your old one need re- pairing, don't forget to give me a call. 118 South Main St. Phone 643 SPECIAL SALE A Trio of Mate in New, Seat viceable A Trio of Matchless Bargains in New, Seasonable, Serviceable Goods. A Trio of Matchless Bargains in New, Seasonable, Serviceable Goods. 185 Men's Serge Suits On Sale Saturday May 23rd at THE FULTON in single or double breasted, round or square cut; not the cheap, wiry kind that turns rusty after a few weeks' wear, but fast colors, fine twill, pure wool serge; elegantly tailored, concave shoulders, self sustaining front, snug fitting collar; sewed with silk through- out; best of linings and trim- mings. You would consider them cheap at $10. Only See display of ee display of these Elegant See display of these Elegant 25 Dozen Seriven's Improved Elastic Seam Drawers..... Garments too well known to need description: absolutely the best wearing: the best fitting drawers made. All dollar grades for .... 75c 65 Dozen Balbriggan Silkine and Lisle Underwear New designs in fancy colorings; full fashioned, finely finished; an immense variety, and best ever shown at $1.00 Your choice while they last 75c at, per garment. 65 Dozen Scriven's Improved Plastic Seam Drawers...... warments too well known to need description; absolutely the best wearing and best fitting drawers made. All dollar grades for .... 75c 65 Dozen Balbriggan Silkine and Lisle Underwear New designs in fancy colorings; full fashioned, finely finished; an immense variety, and best ever shown at $1.00 Your choice while they last 75c at, per garment..... 25 Dozen Scriven's Improved Elastic Seam Drawers...... Garments too well known to need description; absolutely the best wearing; the best fitting drawers made. All dollar grades for .... 75c 65 Dozen Balbriggan Silkine and Lisle Underwear New designs in fancy colorings; full fashioned, finely finished; an immense variety, and best ever shown at $1.00 Your choice while they last 75c at, per garment. Supply your needs in the staple, serviceable garments while you can get them at bargain prices. REMEMBER—When we get a bargain we give a bargain. Your money back if not satisfied. THE FU THE FULTON Wichita's Greatest Clothing Store Your Dollar's Worth or Your Money Back ROWLEE Hardware Store C. P. Johnson, Pres. W. R. Johnson Sec. & T. C. ] ] ] : (1 Co. Live Stock ROWLEE Hardware Store 823 N. Main St. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses —— SEE!! Go to the polls on next Tuesday and vote for Victor Murdock. C, P. Johnsou, Pres. W. R. Johnsou, Sec. & T. Live Stock Commission Merchants Money Always On! Hand To L To Responsible Parties Your Business Solicited Wichita Stock Yards Phone 4 C. J. JACKSON, Prop. Col. L. R. Delaney, agent of the Santa Fe and Mr. Dick Warren went south on the Santa Fe Monday. One of he most commodious homes in Wichita is that of Mrs. Bloodgood at 800 East Gilbert. It is surrounded by all the conveniences which got to make life happy. Such as hogs, chickens, ducks, etc. The place is cared for by her so is. PEARSON'S MAGAZINE For 1901 Here are a few of the features now running or soon to appear. Their titles are authors speak for themselves and insure interesting reading: The Pleaeroons - A Romance of Roguy, by GLEETT BURGESS and WILL IRWIN. Sir Henry Morgan - Buccoener, by CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY. True Political Stories - Include 'The Plot to Kidnap Lincoln and Jackson's Quarrel with Calhoun, by EDWARD VALLANDIGHAM. People You Know - Roosevelt in College, by EVERT JANSSEN WENDELL; My First Graduate Theodore Roosevelt, by ARTHUR H. CUTLER; Tom Nast - Cartoonist by ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE. 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Silk Gloves are in Demand In this department we are showing a very choice line of Ladies Milanaise Silk Gloves, two and four clasp, black and white stitch, grey, modes, etc. Two Clasp, pair..... 49c Four Clasp, pair..... 95c Elbow Lengths, pair..... 59c Lace Gloves Fine quality Fabric Lace Gloves for Ladies, in fine and Medium open work effect; 25c to 35c value Assorled colors, pair..... 19c SM THE SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 207-209 E DOWLAS AVE WORTHA, KS. 49c 95c 59c loves for Ladies, in fine sect; 25c to 35c value 19c MARTIN'S STORE SINE WORLD, EAS. Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Ladies' Work A Specialty. New and Second Hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Satisfaction Gurranteed. 330 N. Main St. Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Office 703 N. Main St. Tel. 936. The Methods of Lady Walterburst, Frances Hudges Burnett Tristram of Blent. Anthony Hope Wiltshire In the Midst of Alarms. Robert Barr Janice Meredith. Paul Liechester Ford In the Midst of Alarms. In the Plight Dixon Adams Sawyer. Via Cressa, F. Marion Crawford Sacrineca, F. Marion Crawford COLONISTS TICKETS Will be on sale at Santa Fe ticket office daily to June 15, at the rate of $25.00. These tickets will be honored on fast trains carrying free chair cars and Pullman tourist sleepers. Liberal stopover privileges in California accorded. The same favorable rates will be made to many intermediate points in Arizo- If you contemplate locating in California, this is your opportunity to go there comfortably and economically. Irrigated farms, orange and lemon groves and other branches of agriculture have yielded competencies to other persons. Why shouldn't you be as successful? I have illustrated descriptive literature about California, as well as of the country intervening Other books describe the equipment of our California trains. If interested come and get copies, or write me and I will mail them to you. Editorially Fearless. 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After a long silence about our city news I will attempt to again give you me more city news. The city of Lawrence is located at the base of Mount Oread that overlooks the city like a giant sentinal. The state university stands upon its crest which is one or the leading institutions of the country. It has among its Profs. men of national reputation, like Prof. Blake, professor of physics and Prof. Dick of natural history and Prof. Blackman, prof sciology, Prof. Snow exchancellor of the State University. Our city high school comes next it prepares students in higher English and the Latin, Greek and German languages, to enter the State University. These institutions are preparing for their commencement. The Afro-American is well represented among the graduates of these institutions. The graded schools of the city are doing well under their teachers and able Supt. Smith. The colored member Mr. Jacine Moore of the Educational Boarp of the city has given good satisfaction. Mr. Thomas C. Williams, who was raised in the city and who graduated from the State University with the class of 1901, has received the appointment of teacher in the University of New Orleans, which position he has filled with great credit. He has now received the appointment of Prof. of natural science in the University of Monroa, Liberia. He marries a Miss McNeil Davis on June 1st, and they are to leave June 15th. The readers of the Searchlight are highly pleased with their neway paper. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis and Mr. Albert Young left Thursday via Santa Fe for Arkansas City and the south. LAWRENCE, KAS. Well written, original stories. An- ticles on Health, the Home, New about the Farm and Garden. Inter-Ocean Order of the Associated Press and also news service of the New York Sun New York World, besides daily reports from students throughout the country. SEARCHLIGHT and THE WEEKLY papers for $1.50 Main; or send order by Mail. Banner Mills + CUSTOM GRINDING + ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PHOENISCH BROS, PROPS. 622 N. Main St. Phone 530 $45.00 —TO— Los Angeles and San Francisco and return for the meeting of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church, national association of Master Plumbers, National Council, Junior Order United American Mechanics —VIA— MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Tickets on sale May 3d, 12 th 18th, 4th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th with final return hmit of July 15, 1903. Stopovers allowed both going and returning; also choice of routes. For further information and for time tables and panoramas of the great Scenic Routes, the Mo. Pac. and D. & R. G. railways, call on or write I. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. A. E. E. BLECKLY, T. P. A., Wichits, Kansas. WINFIELD, KAS. Harry Nichols came up from Newkirk last Sunday and went to work on the section. Miss Mattie Lutcher of Wellington spent Sunday in Wiufield the guest of Mrs. J. W. Wood. L. R. DELANEY, Ticket Agent. WICHITA, KANSAS Special One way Second Class "Colonist" Excursion to the Northwest and California MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Tickets on sale daily during period Feb'y 15 to Jun Rates to principal points as follow San Francisco and Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Tacoma..... Salt Lake, Helena and Butte..... Spokane..... Vancouver and Victoria, B. C..... Rates to all intermediate poi For rates to any points not na regarding routes. time of trains calls on or address I.R. Feb'y 15 to June 15, inclusive Rates to principal points as follows: — San Francisco and Los Angeles ..... $25.00 Portland Seattle and Tacoma ..... 25.00 Salt Lake, Helena and Butte ..... 20.00 Spokane ..... 22.50 Vancouver and Victoria, B. C. ..... 25.00 Rates to all intermediate points in proportion to those above For rates to any points not named and for full information regarding routes, time of trains and through our accommodations calls on or address I. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. A. E. E. BLECKLEY, T. P. A. Wichita, Kan. Wichita, Kan. Mrs. P. H. Alstor of Arkansas City, attended the grand rally of the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Thomas Ford, a boy of 13 years, of Oklahoma City, was bound over in Justice Webb's court last week for burglary. He broke in the shooting gallery tent and stole one of the rifles and sold it: His pal, known as Kid Nickerson, testified that they brought the gun from Oklahoma City, was also arrested and bound over in default of $500 bond now languishes in jail. Misses Lula Jones and Addie Miss Nora Brown died May 12th 1903. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Thursday, Rev. Watson officiating. She was laid to rest in the cemetery north of town. The floral offering was grand, among which was a beautiful offering by the Silver Leaf club. Rev. Watson paid high tributes to the young lady, as he was called to her bedside just before her death, and her last words wore that she was happy and ready to go saying she was going to meet her relatives and friends who had gone before her. She leaves a father, mother one sister and one brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her los. Phelix Vandoff came down from Wishita Sunday eve. Phelix is waiter at the Manhattan Hotel. Chas. Frankin, who has been working at the crusher at Ranions, VIA came home last Sunday. Wesley Griffin has resigned his position at the St. James as porter, and Sterling Simpson is filling the vacancy. The Rally held at the A. M. E. church last Snnday. The church was organized in clubs. Club No. 1 was Mrs. D. E. Douglas who raised $23.50; No. 2, Mrs. G. W. Ambler $62.48; No. 3, Mrs. Allen Brown $12.75; No. 4, Duncan McNeal $20.65; public collection for the day, $60 33. Total collection for the day $179.63. Rev. Watson and his members worked very hard for the success of this rally. He has painted and papered the church inside which is just grand and shows the ambition of a pastor in a small charge. Rev. Watson preached at 11 o'clock Rev. Scott of the 1st M. E. chnch at 3 o'clock, Rev. Simes at 8. The chnch was crowded all these services. Mon. Chas. H. Luling was in the city Monday to atted council meeting. When in need of Groceries to not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E.Douglas Ave. 'Phone 857. Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large in voice of Men's Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxford and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of "Colonials" the proper thing and latest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main RAILROAD TIME TABLE Corrected up to May 25th 1902. El Dorado, Eureka, Yates Center, Kansas City and St. Louis 9.25 am Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.30 am For St. Louis 3.00 pm For Kans, City and St. Louis 9.50 pm Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 7.65 pm Geneseo, Salina, Puabo, Denver 5.00 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 6.10 pm For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.40 am Arrives Daily Arrives Daily Kiewa, Anthony, Conway Springs, and Clearwater 9.20 am Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville 4.50 pm From St. Louis 2.35 pm From Kan. City and St. Louis 7.05 am From Denver, Pneblo, Salina, and Geneseo 11.25 am From Hutchinson 4.00 pm From Hutchinson and Geneseo 9.25 pm From Anthony, Conway Springs 4.40 pm Kansas City, St. Louis, Yatès Center and El Dorado 5.50 pm From Kiowa, Anthony and Conway Springs 9.05 pm WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Pass. No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 am No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 478, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFI R. R. WEST BOUND Leave Daily No. 11 Texas Vestibulated Ex. 6.50 pm No. 13, Texas Fast Express 6.00 am No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 3.10 pm EAST BOUND No. 12, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. 9.50 am No. 14, K. C. and Eastern Ex. 10.30 pm No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35 pm FRISCO SYSTEM BEST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.30 pm St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 8.15 pm [ ] WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 pm Meteor 8.25 am ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. R. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 am K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 pm Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 am Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 am Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 pm Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 am Wellington Accommodation 8.45 am Caldwell Acc. Except Sun 8.45 am Texas Express 5.10 am Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 am Frisco Excursion Rates FRISCO SYSTEM St. Louis, Mo. Exposition Dedication Ceremonies Tickets on Sale April 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 $15.05 for round trip General Assembly Ptsbyterian church San Francisco, Cal. National Pfummer's Association Tickets on sale for above meetings May 3rd, 12, 18, 14, 16, 17 and 18th. $45.00 for the round trip COLONIST TICKETS (one way, 2nd class) On sale Daily until June 15th. San Fran', Los Angeles, Sacramento $25. Billings, Livington, Butte, Helena 20. Ogden, and Salt Lake City, Utah 20. Spokane, Wash. 22.50 Portland, Tacoma, and Seattle 25. Vancouver and Victoria, B. C. 25. For further information call at GITY TICKET OFFICE Corner Main St. and Dougal Ave., A. R. DEEM, B. F. DUNN, City Ticket Agent. Div. Pass. Agt. Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he "ads" in your paper? If not, why not? In- sist upon it that he "ads" with us. TAKEN FROM LIFE. This wonderful hair pomade is prepared in the world that makes it so beautiful. It is designed to imitate the scalp and prevent it from failing out or breaking off, cures it from dryness and softness and forty years and used by many people for harmless. Testimonials free on every straightening kinky hair situations. Get the Original Omega Pomade. It is the hair straight, soft and beautiful. Gentlemen and elegantly perfumed. This wonderful pomade is that kind of hair pomade that is in its superior and lastest best and most economical. It is made of a preparation of cents. Full directions with cents. Sold by druggists and pharmacists. Bottles. We pay all express charge to postal c express money order. We pay all express charge to postal c express money order. OZONIZED XO. MAPHORA. OZONIZED OX MARROW 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, The Missouri Pacific Shortest Line To Colorado MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND ST.LOUIS. Reclining Chair Cars on all SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger eor. Douglas ave. and Wich for reliable information rela I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. THE WISE MAN'S FRISCO SYSTEM A Modern Railway Line. Travel States and Territories of MISSOURI ARKANSAS KANSAS OKLAHOMA INDIAN TERRITOR TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA AND THE SOUTHEAST Reduced rates in effect all the year EUREKA SPRINGS The Frisco System operates wide- electric-lighted trains. All cafe cars and halls under the management of Fred Time of trains at St. Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 10 Arrives St. Louis 10 Arrives at Memphis 8 St. Louis and Fort Smith Express — Leaves Wichita 8 Arrives St. Louis 6 Arrives Fort Smith 10 WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Leaves St. Louis 3 Leaves Memphis 3 Arrives Wichita 3 Meteor Leaves St, Louis 2 Leaves Memphis 2 Arrives Wichita 2 Through Parlor Coaches and Bac Chair Cars, also Pullman Palace between Wichita and St. Louis w change. For reliable information as to outes, time, etc. apply to any Priest th. undersigned. It is a pleasure to answer questions. B. F. DUNN, Div. Passenger Agent, WILHEL Bushmen and Apes. The Bushmen or low grade Hottons on the plains of South Africa have a language which has been clared by Prof. Garner to be a approximation to that of the Hottes. It consists of hissing, clenching and grunting sounds. Fortnightly Fair for Paris On the initiative of the toy-maker organization a fortnightly fair on model of those held at Leipzig, Nijni Novgorod will be held in spring at Paria. All industries be admitted. No retail trade will done