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955 JUL 3 19 THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN WE HAVE UNUSUAL A That enables us to s grade for the lowest possi entire time and attention t business in its various bran take care of all your want If you want to buy, sell, it will pay you to let us fig Our Repair Is in the hands of workmen. All We solicit an McKinney 411 East Do That enables us to sell Pianos of the highest grade for the lowest possible price. We devote our entire time and attention to the Piano and Organ business in its various branches and are prepared to take care of all your wants in our line. If you want to buy, sell, exchange or rent a Piano it will pay you to let us figure with you. Our Repair Department Is in the hands of competent factory workmen. All work guaranteed. We solicit an opportunity to serve you. PREVENT DISCRIMINA- TION AGAINST NEGROES EDING ON COMMON CARRIERS INTRO- DUCED. of Pennsylvania, in Line with that Lamented Chacles Sumner. GOOD LAW the House of Representa- tion November 19, 1903, Mr. All introduced the following which was referred to the office on Interstate and to be printed: to prevent discrimination common carriers of passens traveling between the uses on account of race and it enacted by the Senate and of Representatives of the United States of America in Conversenbled. That it shall be lawful for any railroad any engaged in business common carriers in transportpassengers from one state to arer to make any discrimination the accommodation to be used passengers traveling one state to another on acctrace or color, whether discrimination be by requirinh passengers to be carcars special allotted to perfcertain races or colors or wise. 12. That any officer directs or employs of any such ration who shall make, hire, or undertake to enforce rule, or any organization disgiving against such passenon account of race or color be guilty of an offense at the laws of the United States, and shall be liable to incent in the district court of United States for the dis- tion which such offense is cited, and upon conviction of may be punished by the citation of a fine not exceede- ce thousand dollars or to comment for a term not ex- ing two years, or both, at accretion of the court. --- TH YEAR. ABILL ADVANTAGES cell Pianos of the highest tale price. We devote our to the Piano and Organ unches and are prepared to is in our line. exchange or rent a Piano ure with you. Department competent factory work guaranteed. opportunity to serve you. Music Co., douglas Ave. A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE. E. W. Hoch, of the Marion, Kas. Record, has perhaps nothing better than the following: "How hard it is for people to learn that there is a wealth of dollars, and that it is subject to about the same laws of accumulation, and characterized by very similar laws of accumulation, and characterized by very similar gradation. In the material world there are paupers, and those whose possessions vary from a dollar to millions in value. We classify people financially, as paupers, as those in moderate circumstances, as quite rich, or as millionaires. But did you ever think that a similar classification of mental possessions might be made? There are the densely ignorant, the extreme illieerates, the intellectual paupers; and then there are those whose check will be honored all the way from the kindergarten to the great university, aye, to the still greater repository of learning—the great school of the world. Have your intellectual bank account balanced recently to see how you stand? Does it show any great deposits? Really, did you ever take an inventory of your mental possessions to see whether you are in "moderate circumstances," or "well-to-do," or rich, or a millionaire in intellectual accomplishments? . . . Occasionally in the financial world, one is content with his accumulations, and so he takes down his sign and shuts up snop and "retires." We've been thinking that this exception in financial circles is the rule in mental realms. There are so many finished people, intellectually in the world. They are on the intellectual "retired" list. They can neither entertain themselves or anyone else five minutes in conversation. They are hermits in society. They are lonesome in libraries. More than 90 per cent of the vessels using the Suez canal navigate by night. Toronto got $12,754.25 for its share of the street railway earnings for September. The potato forms nearly 14 per cent of the total food of the people of this ODDS AND ENDS. WICHITA. KANSAS. DEC 19 1903. HAMS Buy your Fresh Meat at the Packing House Meat Market and Save Money. Where the Negro Is Disfranchised in the Southern States and When Done Kentucky Following her Sister States in her Fight Against the Negro. The Nashville American says: "An effort is to be made in Kentucky legislature to eliminate the Negro from politics. If this is done Kentucky will be the eighth state to remove the franchise beyond the reach of the mass of Negroes. Mississippi did this by constitutional provision in 1800. South Carolina did the same in 1895. Louisiana followed suit in 1898, and North Carolina in 1900. Alabama and Virginia took similar action in 1902. Maryland, by legislative enactment in 1901, reduced its Negro vote. Kentucky has a comparatively small number of Negroes. In 1900 she had 1,862,000 whites and 284,000 blacks. The increase in white population in that state from 1890 to 1000 was 17.1 per cent, while the increase of blacks was only 6.2 per cent. "Outside of the states mentioned only five Southern States—Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas and Texas—are without laws disfranchising Negroes, and some of these, notably Tennessee, have laws which materially restrict Negro suffrage. The Tennessee law applies to whites and blacks alike. As a powerful factor in elections in the south the Negro has been practically eliminated. As a voter he is no longer a menace, and there is nothing in the cry of Negro domination. Formerly there were Negroes in the legislatures of several Southern states, and there were Negro members of Congress from three or four of them. Now there is none. A black, named White from North Carolina, was the last to go three or four years ago." More than 8,000,000 of the 13,500,000 people of Mexico do not work. Counting out the children and aged, there remain 3,774,148 possible producers who produce nothing absolutely. Then and here is an astounding figure—there are in domestic service 1,488,024. as against 116,000 of dignified salary earners. WHITE MEN OUTRAGE NEGBO WOMAN. Thaee Men Dragged Woman From Her Home Kept off Pursuers With Guns. Harmony Grove, Ga., Nov. 23. One of the most horrible crimes ever committed in this section was perpetrated three miles below this place in Madison county last Saturday night about 90'clk. Three young white men, Chandler, McGinnis and Fitchpatrick, went to the home of Negro in which there were two women and one man, broke the door down, threw the baby from the young mother's arms, dragged her out of the house and took her into the field about 100 yards from the house and mercilessly assaulted her. They kept her there in awful agony for two hours. Neighbors heard he screams and went to the scene of the terrible crime, but the young men were armed and would not allow them to interfere. They were forced to stand at a distance and witness the assault and hear the screams and prayers of the woman. The young men finally left the woman in a helpless condition and she had to be carried back home. It is said that they were under the influence of liquor. Warrants have been issued and the bailiff is searching for the young men, and it is thought they will be captured to-night. There is considerable excitement here and the people are very much wrought up over the horrible crime. Had this outrage been committed by Negroes on white women they would have been lynched. "I know of the bravery and character of the Negro soldier. He saved my life at Santiago, and I have had occasion to say so in many articles and speeches. Thu Rough Riders were in a bad position when the Ninth and Tenth cavalry came rushing up the hill carrying everything before them. The Negro soldier has the faculty of coming to the front when he is needed most. In the civil war he came 400,-000 strong, and I believe he saved the Union."—President Roosevelt. GRAND Christm DUNBAR H Christma GUESS SANTA CLAUS WHO I AM Friday Night Old Man SANTA there, and a hand will be given the guess Santa Claus For fun and a fine time Grand March christmas M BAR HALI., 233 W christmas Night Dunbar Hall Guess SANTA CLAUS WHO I AM y Night, Dec. Man SANTA CLAUS and a handsome PR given the person w santa claus' name. and a fine time, this can't d March At 9:30 o'clock, le Mr. J. Christmas Mask DUNBAR HALL., 233 North Main St Wichita, Kan. Christmas Night Xmas Night at Dunbar Hall Guess GANTS & LAND WHO I AM Old Man SANTA CLAUS Will be there, and a handsome PRESENT will be given the person who can guess Santa Claus' name. GUESS! For fun and a fine time, this can't be beat. Grand March At 9:30 o'clock, led by Mr. J. B. H. Fray Admission 20c. In Kansas there are 150 national banks and 510 state and private banks. Their combined capital is $18,000,000. The deposits in them aggregate $100,-000,000, and their resources are totalized at 130,000,000. The condition of the banks is highly prosperous and has been so for some years. There have been only three failures since 1901—one caused by the defalcation of the president, and the other two resulting from the mismanagement of their officers and directors. The disaster which overtook these three concerns was unnecessary and indicated nothing unfavorable to banking business in the towns of their locality, because new and other banks thrived there after these failures. The losses were comparatively insignificant—$50,000 to the depositors and $15,000 to the stockholders. Such is the banking condition in Kansas. All except five of the counties support bank and they are so prosperous that they are lending money to the East. But the prosperity of the.banks is simply reflective of the general prosperity of the state. The surprising and infinite variety of the state's resources has put Kansas' name high up in the lists of all industrial statistics which the government compiles. Kansas has other gods now besides Pomona, Ceres and Tripolemus. It is the home of diversified industries. It grows cotton and tobacco and makes wine. It has bred a horse which has baken the world's record, and produced hogs and cattle which have taken the first prizes. It has developed into the greatest oil and gas region in the country, and supplies one-fourth of all the zinc used, and could supply all the salt and gypsum consumed in the world. Its farm products prevent the balance of foreign trade from running against the United States. Kansas is as self-sufficient as any state in the Union. When we compare the prosperity and bright prospects of the Sunflower state now with its gloomy era of adversity and despair a few years ago, the present condition seems truly wonderful. "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." A Christmas Present One oftimes find it very difficult to choose a suitable present for Christmas gifts. This difficulty is sometimes caused because the eye does not see a variety of things which would suggest to the mind one appropriate. In our very complete and late stock of goods we have every article suitable for Men and Boys and each garment is strictly first - class and of the best make. For a Christmas present see our handsome line of SUITS, OVERCOATS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, LATEST NECKWEAR, also examine our swell line of GLOVES, HATS & MUFFLERS, In our Boys' and Young Men's Department you can find the latest and best made goods on the market. We carry no shoddy second-class goods. Our full stock is of the latest style and best made goods on the market at living prices. ÷ Call!!! HOLMES & JONES AMERICAN CLOTHIERS 211 E. Douglas Wichita. For holiday bargains see our large and varied list of holiday advertisers. You make no mistake by trading with them. The rally at the New Hope Baptist church Dec, 13th was a success. The club of which Bud Hiekerson was captain won the rally. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Durfrey are rebuilding their house at 811 N. Wichita which was destroyed by fire about two months ago. When completed it will be a better house than the one formerly there. Offleer Jeff Thompson has bought the barber shop at 243 $ N. Main where he has fitted everything up in the latest style and invites all his friends to call and make themselves at home. Mr. M. W. Madison is in charge. Mr. Madison is a barber of wide experience and stands at the top round is a tonsorial artist. Both Mr. Thompson and Mr. Madison will be highly pleased to accommodate alt. You can find the shop north of Joe Stewart's meat market on Main st. For hair cut and an anti septic shave you will find it there. Call at any time. KINGMAN ITEMS. We had several days of co'd weather during the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Davis returned home from Wichita last week they report an enjoyable time. Mr. Joseph Banks went up to Pretty Prairie last week to look after business, he was accompanied by his wife. Mrs. Lewis Banks has been on the sick list. Mr. M. E. Woods has disposed of his livery business which he has so long conducted in Kingman. But he has not yet decided where he will go yet. News reached Kingman this week that Frank Flemins one of the most successful farmers of Pratt county has been married to a young lady Oh. City they will make their home in Pratt. Mr. Rebt, Davis is going into the hog business, having recently purchased a bunch of sheats from Mr Lewis Banks. H. Rosenbloom, Dry Goods, Notions Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes Ladies and Gents FURNISHINGS 412 East Douglas Ave. A SPLENDID TIME ANTICI- PATED. The second session of the executive committee of the Inter-State Literary met in Kansas Cty, Kas., Saturday, Dec. 12, 1903, and proved no less interesting than the previous session of Nov. 28, 1903. at the same place. Encouraging reports still seem to pour in and the outlook is the best anticipated for years. Every member reported large delegations from his section, and the indications are that this will be one of the most interesting sessions ever held by the Inter-State Literary Association. The program is filled with splendid numbers, and every session will no doubt be of benefit and interest to those attending the same. The Inter-State Literary has for years been the social and literary function of the west, and this year, more than any other, there promises to be a great onpouring of the literary people of Kansas, Missouri and the west, and Ft. Scott is certainly preparing to do her whole duty in entertaining and making the session a pleasant one. THEIR LIST. The following is a list of the Gilt Edge Shingling club, of the A. M. E. chureb, which closed their rally on Dec. 5, 1903: J. W. Thompson, captain, W. M. Dancy (treas., S. S. Washington, stey., P. D. Yechum, pastor. F. W. Thompson. $ 8.40 Nanie Howard. 3.75 Mattie Thompson. 3.45 Benjamin Hoss. 2.70 Lula Thompson. 2.50 Ada Barton. 2.20 M. J. Dancy. 2.00 Jaseu Grayson. 2.00 Mary Gordon. 2.00 Eugene Smith. 2.00 Addie Adams. 1.70 Sarah Rawels. 1.65 Mary Anderson. 1.60 Mattie Durfrey. 1.25 J. C. Coffee. 1.25 Oma Tines. 1.15 Luella White. 1.10 F. S. Wilkins. 1.10 Ella Chinneth. 1.05 Mattie Fleming. 1.05 Muria Buford. 1.50 J. T. Chinneth. 1.00 S. S. Washington. 1.00 W. M. Hencher. 1.05 Maggie Coffee. 1.00 Maggie Wilkins. 1.00 Alana Saddess. 1.00 Mattie Miller. 1.00 W. N. Miller. 1.00 Ed Hartman. 1.00 Stewart Waters. 1.00 Annie Freeman. 1.00 Lena Staten. 1.00 Fannie McDougal. 1.00 Henry Baker. 1.00 Cannie Barker. 75 Laura Rawels. 65 Lula Coleman. 60 Ida B. Clark. 50 W. H. A. Clark. 50 Ben Hall. 50 Julia Drain. 50 L. Robinson. 50 Chas. Hilbert. 25 Mary Clark. 25 Geronie Stewart. 25 D. Watson. 25 Mrs. E. J. Alexander. 25 Ella Kyles. 50 Mrs. Quarles. 25 Estella Patton. 25 B. Pembleton. 25 Mrs Wllson. 45 Total. $75.40 CHRISTMAS EVE. The announcement is out of the forthcoming marriage of Mr. Ben Pembleton of this city and Miss Addie Morris of Anthony, Kans., which will take place at the home of the bride in Anthony Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th. Miss Morris is one of Anthony's belles while Mr. Pembleton is one of Wiehita's most prominent young men. They will make Wiehita their future home. Mr. David Mickleberry of New Orleans spent a few days in our city as the guest of his sister Mrs. Virginia Patton 731 N. Wichita. Mr. Mickleberry left Monday for his home in New Orleans and expressed himself as highly pleased with Wichita. Kansas Notes A dramatic criticism in the Troy Chief concludes: "Everybody wants them to come back again." This may be complimentary, or it may be threatening. The Holton Recorder desires to know the shape of the tie man's head who would want to look at Quantrell's bones. For want of a better word, "macrocephalic" may do. Newton comes forward with another innovation. One barber shop advertises that it is supplied with "good literature" for those who have to wait for their turn in the chair. At his own request Congressman Victor Murdock has been assigned to the committee on postoffice and postroads, indicating that he intends to disregard the order to "post" no bills William Henry Jones, M. P., one of the Moseley educational committee which recently made a tour of the United States, includes the University of Kansas among the ten best universities in America. The meanest man bobbed up in Cherryvale a few days ago. He went among the smelter workmen and took up a collection to defray the funeral expenses of his child. An investigation showed that the man never had a child. No affidavits are needed to lend plausibility to the story that the Rev. Bernard Kelly is a candidate for a place on the board of managers of the National Soldiers' Home, vacated by Sidney G. Cooke. Complaint comes from several towns because of the scarcity of houses. The station agent at Reserve has to sleep in the baggage room for the reason that there is not a dwelling in the town, and the same reason requires the pastor of a Whiting church to make his home in Hoyt, thirty miles away. A man giving his name as Professor Ashmore in Elk City represents himself as a cider beetle expert. He is believed to be the same imposter as the man who operated in Coolidge last spring under the alias of Dr. Charecole, and at Sharon Springs under the alias of Burns. He is repudiated by Judge Adna P. Gristlebone and Prof. Clinker, the only competent under beetle authorities in the state. Realism is carried to an unreasonable extreme in Florence. The leading man in a "Ten Nights in a Barroom" company was arrested and fined for getting drunk. According to the report of the state board of agriculture just issued, this year's Kansas wheat yield was 94,041,902 bushels, which is both important and true—but tardy. A Southern Kansas editor announces that he is going to buy a new shirt, and says he will let the contract for it to the lowest bidder, "as most of his job printing has to be secured that way." Judge Elric C. Cole of Great Bend has adopted the following preamble and resolution: "Whereas, A ticket can't be made in Barton county without consulting the Dutch, in McPherson without consulting the Swedes, in Ellis without consulting the Russians, and in Leavenworth without consulting the Italians. Therefore be it resolved, that we organize the A. P. A."2 In one of his most recent "Fables" Tom McNeal relates that a man who was never known to have a cent was seen one day going down the street whistling a tune as cheerfully as if he had the income of a prince. "How does it happen," asked a bystander, "that that man never worries about anything?" "The reason is plain enough," answered a merchant who had been trying in vain for three-years to collect a bill of $2.50 from the cheerful man. "That man hasn't enough credit in this town to even be able to borrow trouble." "Several weeks ago," writes a correspondent from Elk City, "the supply of gas gave out and the people had to resort to the old methods of lighting and heating their houses. It was supposed that the gas wells had gone dry until Tuesday, when millions of cinder beetles emerged from the location of the gas mains and made for the Missouri Pacific yards where several carloads of cinders were stored. On the way the beetles stopped at the Shaffer elevator and drank a tank of gasoline and ate a keg of chemically pure salt. It transpires that the beetles have devoured all the gas mains in the city. Prof. Clinker has been sent for." Ottawa is making progress in many ways, but it still refers to attractions at the theatre as "entertainments." Topeka is well supplied with bones of contention; just now it is fussing over those of the late Mr. Quantrell. As a remedy for the prohibitive price of turkeys the Coolidge Enterprise this week will advocate the municipal ownership of incubators. It was a Topeka paper that announced that "ex-Governor Martin was elected president of the State Historical society this week. A New York paper printen a picture of Mr. Bristow on its first page with the underline: "Benjamin F. Bristow." Evidently the editor has the fourth assistant postmaster general confused with the late Benjamin F. Butler. Although Mr. Bristow did not need the help of his three Kansas papers in getting an abundance of applause on his report, they helped. Drunken Russian Merchants. Many of the Russian merchants who attend the annual fair at Nijni Novgorod appear to amuse themselves like drunken cowboys. Last summer there were 1,169 cases of broken limbs. None of these, it is said, were brought before the magistrates, being settled out of court by payment of indemnities. Jews in Damascus. Damascus now contains about the same number of Jews that it had in the time of St. Paul. In the middle of the first century of our era some ten thousand Jews lived in Damascus and were governed by an Ethnarch; the present Jewish community is computed at about eleven thousand. Use More Whisky. In sixty years the annual per capita consumption of whisky has gradually decreased from two and a half to one and a fourth gallons. In forty years the consumption of beer has increased from less than two to more than seventeen gallons per capita. Cashing Bank Checks. A Nebraska court has held that where a man receives a check in payment of a bill, and lives in the same town with the bank on which the check is drawn, his only safeguard is to cash the check by the following day at the latest. State Owns All Railroads. State Owns All Railroads. All the large railway companies of Switzerland, with the exception of the Gothard railway—which can not be purchased by the government by virtue of the original contract before 1909—are the property of the state. Army Signal Corps. The signal corps claims to be the nerve system of the army. Telegraphy, telephony, ballooning and heliography are its specialties. It is also charged by law with gathering and transmitting information. Telephones in Africa. The telephone system of Ugandia, in darkest Africa, is, with its branches, 1,034 miles in extent, the poles being living trees. The charge is 32 cents for each conversation over any distance. Thompson's Barber Shop First Class Hair Out and Shave Your Patronage Solicited, Jeff Thompson, Prop. 2431 North Main St. Christmas Suggestions Lamps-the solar always. Bells-all kinds. Saddles-comfortable ones. Cyclometers, Pumps, Toeclips, Carriers, Whistles. Nothing will please your boy or girl brother or sister, father or mother more than a good bicycle. Ideal Bicycle-for children Rambler and Rugby-for older ones. Schollenberger Bros Phone 545 220 N. Main WE'LL TREAT YOU SQUARE L. S. NAFTSGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. The Fourth National Bank, Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $25,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY DIRECTORS: W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, S. B. Amidon, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftsger, O. Z. Smith, C. W. Brown, B. F McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Wichita Kansas. ILLINOIS MEAT MARKET Fresh : Salt Meats J. T. FITZSIMONS. Prop Phone 1091 612 E. Douglas Brailsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Up-to-the-Minute East Side Racket Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise Best Goods, Lowest Prices, and Courteous Treatment. 528 E. Douglas Phone 1413 Our stock consists of strictly new, stylish apparel. Immense showing of High Grade Neckwear, in four-in-hands, string ties, bows, ascots, imperials and Enfflish squares. Priced 25c to $1.50 New line Gent's High Grade Gloves just arrived by express; silk, wool, and fur lined, in dressed and undressed kid. Priced from $1. to $5 Beautiful Smoking Jackets or House Coats. Priced from $5. to $15. Gent's Stylish Headwear, in Stetson's, Guyer's and other well known makes. Priced from $2. to $5 BUSTER BROWN the lastest Suit for little men; ages 2 1/2 to 7 years. Priced $5. to $6. A visit to "The Hub" may help you solve this Christmas problem. AT THE "HUB" Wichita's New One Price Clothing Store 114 North Main Street. CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION look over this list of bar it may help you to your present. ISS GOOD SPECIALT 38-inch Suitings, in gray, light gr brown, black and navy blue. Priced, to-day... CHRISTMAS SUCCEPTIONS All Wool 38-inch Suitings, in gray, light gray, blue, brown, black and navy blue. Priced, to-day.....50c Broadcloths ies' Tailored Suits, fine all wool; $1.4 worth $2. per yard, Price today...... Printed Vicunas lined Printed Vicunas, for house wrap and children's dresses. Today ..... For Ladies' Tailored Suits, fine all wool; $1.48 worth $2. per yard, Price today...... Printed Vicunas Fleeced lined Printed Vicunas, for house wrappers, waists and children's dresses. Today ..... 8¾ c Motion Department Jackie Pated Nut Picks and Crackers ..... Pearl Waist Sets ..... Gold Shell Rings, 5 year warranty ..... Ec Waist Sets ..... Watch Guard ..... Eye Glass Cord ..... Holes, Worth a dollar ..... Old Plated Sleeve Buttons ..... Earl Handle Knives ..... Keeping Dolls ..... Set Nick'e Pated Nut Picks and Crackers ..... 25c Fine Pearl Waist Sets..... 25c Gent's Gold Shell Rings, 5 year warranty ..... 50c Meta ic Waist Sets ..... 25c Silk Watch Guard ..... 10c Silk Eye Glass Cord..... 10c Spectacles, Worth a dollar ..... 25c 50c Gold Plated Sleeve Buttons ..... 25c 50c Pearl Handle Knives ..... 25c 50c Sleeping Dolls ..... 25c Sboe Department Boy's Box Calf, Heavy Extension Sole, Solid Leather bottoms: they have as much style and wear as well as the $2.25. All sizes 1 G10 alf, Heavy Extension Sole, Solid Leather bottom hich style and wear as well as the $2.25. All sizes the Kid Shoes, solid leather, patent tips, military hee et Embroidered Slippers, sizes 7 to 8 Today ion Alligator Slippers, we offer these in a Today for Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes, solid leather, patent tips, military heel $1.50 Men's Velvet Embroidered Slippers, sizes 7 to 8 Today 50c Men's Imitation Alligator Slippers, we offer these in all sizes. Today for 59c -THE TORNADO:: Good Things to Eat. Live well while you live, eat the best Groceries get them at WEINsCHENK's A fine Line of Xmas Candies In packages Cigars and the better class of things found in a grocery. A. M. Weinschenk, Spot Cash Fancy Grocer The Greatest Variety Best Meats in the City Best Rib Roast 10c lb. Best Plate and Flank Boil 4c lb Fish, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Veal, Mutton, and Lamb at Lowest Cash Prices. WHITLOCK BROS. Just the thing you want for the HOLIDAYS. FINE HOME MADE CANDIES low in price but high in quality. MESSERVE'S Bon Ton and Kandy Bakery Kitchen ANNER'S BOOK STORE for Holiday Goods BOCK - ISLAND k Exchange biggest assortment and Books in th TANN BOOK For Holid ROCK - I Book Ex Has the largest ass and 2nd Hand Book TANNER'S BOOK STORE For Holiday Goods Book Exchange Has the largest assortment of New and 2nd Hand Books in the City. COPYRIGHT Phone J. W. M Lumber ( Successors to GENERAL LUM 421 North Main Street Holiday Now is the time to buy a pers for Xmas gift. We c Shoes and Slippers. BRAIT Phone 196 E. W. METZ Lumber Company (Successors to Deal & Trent ) GENERAL LUMBER DEALER Bain Street Wichita Holiday Footwear time to buy a nice pair of Shoe as gift. We carry a large stock clippers. WAITSCH Now is the time to buy a nice pair of Shoes or Slippers for Xmas gift. We carry a large stock of Felt Shoes and Slippers. 120 East Douglas Ave. --- --- 12 TRAVELER'S FRI SYS THROUGH Between St. Louis, Kansas City, Mer Fort Smith, Wich And Points in Missouri, Kansas, Ar THE HELER'S FAVO FRISCO SYSTEM OUGH SERV Kansas City, Memphis, Birmingham, P Fort Smith, Wichita, Oklahoma City Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, THE TRAVELER'S FAVORITE FRISCO SYSTEM THROUGH SERVICE Between St. Louis, Kansas City, Memphis, Birmingham, Paris, Fort Worth, Fort Smith, Wichita, Oklahoma City And Points in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories, Indiana and Illinois. Information as to train service and rates, also illustrated descriptive matter, promptly furnished upon application to B.F. DURHN DIV. PASS. AGENT Wichita, Ks. Phone 152 WEETNESS. for the HOLIDAYS. MADE CANDIES high in quality. ERVE'S NER'S STORE day Goods ISLAND exchange assortment of New books in the City. FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS MEATS Call at JOE STEWART'S Meat Market All Kinds of Fresh and Salted Meats, Fish, Oysters and Game in Season. 241 N. Main Wichita, Kan. 196 METZ Company Deal & Trent ) BER DEALERS Wichita, Kansas Footwear nice pair of Shoes or Slip- arry a large stock of Felt SCH'S MOSBACHER JEWELER Diamonds, Watches. Clocks. Jewelery. 120 North Main St Full Line of Xmas Presents. THE US FAVORITE SCOD STEM I SERVICE Memphis, Birmingham, Paris, Fort Worth, ita, Oklahoma City Kansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Phone 298 146 N. Main AS THE WORLD REVOLVES WELL-KNOWN EDITOR DEAD. Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull Passes Away at Philadelphia. Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull, D. D., the well-known editor of the Sunday School Times, died at his residence in Philadelphia at the age of 73. Dr. Trumbull was a Christian soldier in an actual and a literal sense. REV. DR. HENRY: G. TRUTGULL During the civil war he was the chapain of a Connecticut regiment, and on several occasions was the inmate of rebel prisons, but upon his release he invariably returned to his regiment. He was born at Stonington, Conn. Jan. 8, 1830, and received his education at Stonington Academy and Williston Seminary. He was ordained a Congregational minister in 1862, previous to which he had been in the railroad business. After the close of the war he became secretary of the American Sunday School Union, and in 1878 he took charge of the Sunday School Times. He made an extensive trip to Egypt and the Holy Land in 1881-86, and two years later was Lyman Beecher lecturer at the Yale divinity school. Dr. Trumbull was a copious writer, chiefly on religious topics. Among his best-known books are "War Memories of an Army Chapain," "Friendship the Master Passion," and "Kadesh-Barnea," the latter being the outcome of Oriental investigation touching the wan-rings of the Israelites in the exodus. REAR ADMIRAL GHERARDI DEAD. Was a Prominent Naval Commander in the Civil War. Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U. S. N. (retired), died at his home in Stratford, Conn., last week of diabetes, complicated with nephritis. The admiral had made his home in that city since he retired from active service. Admiral Gherardi was prominent in many of the naval engagements of the civil war, and as early as 1862 made a name for himself in the fight with Fort Macon, and he especially distinguished himself at the battle of Mobile Bay. He was born at Jackson, La., Nov. 10, 1832, and joined the navy in 1846, later passing through the naval academy. He was made a com- M. mander in 1866, captain in 1874, commodore ten years later, and in 1887 was promoted to be a rear admiral. Meanwhile he had served on the board or examiners for promotion and had been commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Admiral Gherardi was placed on the retired list Nov. 10, 1894. He was an officer in the Military Order of Foreign Wars. Thought Frohman Was Cheap. Charles Frohman, the theatrical manager, regretfully concludes that his appearance lacks distinction in some way. He bases this opinion on a recent experience at the door of the Broadway theater. "I was passing in on my way to a rehearsal," he says, "when a young man, evidently one of the justly hated ticket scalpers, touched my elbow and offered me a dollar. 'Say,' he mumbled, 'do me a little favor, will you?' Go up to the box office and buy me 50-60 seats for to-night.' I should not have felt so insulted," concluded Mr. Frohman, "were it not that I aspire to look like a man who might safely engage a box or at least an orchestra chair without exciting suspicion." Wall Street Beggars Begging in Wall street is conducted on a scale commensurate with all the big dealings in the financial district. When two well-known professional "panhandlers" were sent to prison the other day, the fact came out that they had secured $5 and a suit of clothes from D. G. Reid, $20 from William C. Whitney and $3 from W. B. Leeds of the American Tin Plate Company. According to the police the prisoners were members of a "panhandling" corporation which operated extensively throughout the financial district. UNEASY IN NEW POSITION. "Uncle Joe" Cannon Chafes Under Necessity for Dignity. "Uncle Joe" Cannon confesses to his personal friends that he sometimes chafes under the restriction of his office as speaker of the house of representatives. Way down deep in his heart he feels that he would sometimes be easier in a rough and tumble debate on the floor than in the speaker's chair struggling to wield the gavel with solemn dignity and in strict accordance with parliamentary law. "If I could only use both hands in presiding over this house," he remarked in all earnestness, "I might handle this speakership job with more satisfaction to myself and in a manner more acceptable to the brethren on the floor. It's no use, I can't do myself justice in talking when I am compelled by custom to keep my hands still. I am ill at ease when I try to strike a dignified attitude with one hand resting on the book of rules and the other leaning on the gavel. I give more thought to controlling my hands than I do to what I am trying to say." MACARTHUR MUST EXPLAIN. General to Be Asked About His Prediction of War With Germany. It is announced from Washington Gen. Arthur MacArthur will be called upon by Secretary Root to explain his statement at Honolulu that war between the United States and Germany is inevitable. The denial by the general of the correctness of statements in Col. Jones' report to Governor Carter at Honolulu was regarded as carrying with it the nature of an explanation. GEN. ARTHUR MAC ARTHUR but it was held that remarks of the character delivered in private conversation did not necessarily shield an officer from the requirement of an explanation. It was therefore decided, in view of the publicity given and the important bearing of the matter to call for an explanation from Gen. MacArthur when he returns here the latter part of the month. CHINESE SETTLE IN HAWAII. Celestials Are Rapidly Custing White Men from the Islands. An investigation that has been carried on in Hawaii by the American Federation of Labor has brought out some facts that are of interest to all American wage workers. It appears that Hawaii is to-day a Chinese colony, ruled by a handful of sugar planters. Out of a population of 154,000, 87,000 are Mongolians and only 28,000 are Americans and Europeans. Wages are being lowered to the Chinese standard and the planters are now bringing in 10,000 Coreans, who will work for still lower wages. The Mongolians have driven out the backmen, storekeepers, clerks, barbers, restaurant keepers and mechanics. From present appearances it would seem as though Hawaii were to be made a half-way house between China and the United States as soon as the Chinese exclusion act can be evaded. TALKS OF ECONOMIC REFORMS. University Professor Sees Sweeping Chances in the Future. Prof. Albion Woodbury Small, who predicts sweeping economic reforms, has been head of the department of sociology in the University of Chl- PROF. ALBION. W. SMALL cago since 1892. He was born at Buckfield, Me, May 11, 1854, and is a graduate of Colby College and of Newton Theological Seminary. He also was studied in the universities of Berlin and Leipzig. Prof. Small was president of Colby College from 1889 to 1892 and is editor of the American Journal of Sociology. Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. OTTO WEISS, Agent. EPHONE 469 McIntire Bro Dealers in ries and all kinds of alted Meats, Poultr ers. North Main Street, Wichita. Bros. kinds of fre s, Poultry an Wichita, Kansas. Groceries and all kinds of fresh and salted Meats, Poultry and Oysters. BUY YOUR Christmas Bals, Overcoats, Under Ties, and Mufflers a the Golden Ear less money than else quarters for Holiday Goods Kramer Dealer in Bala, Glassware, Lamp ats, Fish Globes, Jare Rich Fancy Goods. P Phone 1318 222 N. Main, MYRON A. DEAN Vegeties, Fruits, Veget and Feed. 315 N. MAIN ST 101-Both P Cross, Pres. l, Vice Pres. J. N Richardson Biram Norcross HIPPAL STOCK $500 (Organized Dec, 4th, 1900.) AMERICAN STATE BANK WICHITA, KANSAS W. C. Norcross, M. J. Loyd, H. W. son, R. E Lawrence, A. W. Wise, J. J. W. Clendenin, Hiram Norcross Special Rates on Account Thmas and New Year Christmas Sales, Underwear Stufflers at Ten Eagles Than elsewhere Goods Lamps, T ebes, Jardinie Goods. 222 N. Main, Wichita A. DEAN Vegetable ed. MAIN ST 101-Both Phones - 10 N. Richardson, Cashi Biram Norcross, Attor th, 1900.) STATE BANK KANSAS Loyd, H. W. Darling W. Wise, J. S. Wal Biram Norcross Account of New Year Holi Christmas Suits, Overcoats, Underwear, Ties, and Mufflers at The Golden Eagle For less money than elsewhere China, Glassware, Lamps, Toilet Sets, Fish Globes, Jardiniers and Rich Fancy Goods. New Phone 1318 222 N. Main. Wichita. CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 (Organized Dec, 4th, 1900.) Directors: W. C. Norcross, M. J. Loyd, H. W. Darling, J. N. Richardson, R. E Lawrence, A. W. Wise, J. S. Wallace, J. W. Clendenin, Hiram Norcross Special Rates on Account of Christmas and New Year Holidays MISSOURI DACIFIC RAILWAY will be on sale December 24, 25, and 31 1998 return up to and including January 4 1999 THE ROUND TRIP Rate of fare and a third for the round trip 50 cents and maximum selling rate of $3.5 price of 100 miles. Rate of one fare plus 5 the 100 miles radius and within 200 mile BECKLEY, T. P. A. I. R. SHERWIN as; Me. Pac. Passenger Station, Douglas 4, 25, and 31 1903, and the going January 4 1904, at the the round trip, with the rating rate of $3.50, between one fare plus 50c, for the within 200 miles radius. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. Station, Douglas and Wich Tickets will be on sale December 24, 25, and 31 1903, and January 1 1904, good to return up to and including January 4 1904, at the following rates FOR LHE ROUND TRIP An open rate of fare and a third for the round trip, with minimum selling rate of 50 cents and maximum selling rate of $3.50, between points within a distance of 100 miles. Rate of one fare plus 50c; for the round rrip outside of the 100 miles radius and within 200 miles radius. E. E. BLECKLEY, T. P. A. I. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. A. Wichita, Kansas; Me. Pac, Passenger Station, Douglas and Wichita Sts THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publication must be signed by the part or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THE OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or County We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Writ it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Liva," is OUR Motto. KANSAS AND HER CROPS. Iuclcluding all children above 10 years old there are a little over 220,000 people engaged in agricultural pursuits in Kansas. They raised this year $223,984,508 worth of farm products, which averages about $850 a piece. This pro rata of the proceeds makes the share of every farmer, and farmer's child above the age mentioned, equal to $70 a month. These figures represent something more than the receipt of wages does in other gainful occupations. In the case of the farmer this $70 a month means practically the interest on capital already accumulated; for the Kansas farmer as a rule owns his farm and its improvements. Moreover, it does not include all his yearly income, because in addition to his landed estate, he has big per capita bank savings and various other sources of revenue. Kansas contributes very importantly to the prosperity of the nation. The secretary of agriculture shows in his last report that if there should be a failure of farm supplies for export the balance of foreign trade would be $62,000,000 against the United States. But if Kansas alone should be saved out of the total failure she could stave off the unfavorable balance for three years by a single year's full crop. She could almost prevent a natioeal trade deficit either by her corn crop or wheat crop, or her meat supplies alone. She could come near doing this same service simply by means of her minor crops-oats, barley, hoy, potatoes, wood and poultry and dairy products. In fact Kansas is an agricultural wonder. Her tables of statistics are picturesqu. There is poetry in the mere compilation of the dry, barren facts regarding her. A bulletin con-industrial and agricultural facts about Kansas is often read with avidity when a poem or a story of the imagination is passed by with incifference. Rev. S. S. Jefferson delivered a earned sermon at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday night. Rev. Jefferson is a good Speaker. GOOD REPORT We are receiving a good report from our people. They are heeding the advice which we gave them in our last issue and are trading with the merchants whose "ads" they find in our columns. This is indeed highly gratifying to us and in our most sincere appreciation we thank them. We knew that they would do as we asked and we only ask them to continue. Our advertisers offer bargains—money savers—economical purchases, best of goods, courteous treatment. Besides they show by placing their "ad" in the Searchlight, the organ of the colored of this county, that they appreciate and want the trade of the colored people. Why trade with a man who will not show you that he wants your trade—when there are so many good, rellable and monny saving firms who want your trade and show it by advertising in the race paper—the Wichita Searchlight? We must learn to help those who are willing to help the race. Notice Our issue of Dec. 26th will go to press Thursday, Dec. 23rd. All correspondents and parties who may have items must have them in our office not later than Wednesday noon Dec. 23rd, 1903. All matter which reaches us later will be held till the next issue. W. N. Miller, THANKS The Searchlight wishes to thank our many friends for the large number of complimentary letters and words which they has sent us praising the Searchlight. We save all all these and load them a treasurers to help us on our way and sometime in the near future we will publish the whole list. GOING TO TALK. There is a good many things going on in Wichita which should be brought to light and let the co cool breezes of publicity blow on them. We do not believe that the public would approve of them. We have refrained from saying anything h ping that future developments might make it unnecessary for up to speak. It is well known, however, that if, speak we must, we will not spare time nor space in space in airing the whole matters in all of its phases. As we have oft times said we never like to take up such matters as these we have in mind—it is not because we are in any manner timid in doing so, but simply because we prefer to leave them out till forced o bring them in. The way we see the drift of affairs now, it will almost be absolutely necessary to load up our big canon and send a big "bomb-shell" whizzing in somebody's camp. We trust, however, that we will be able to find a way around such as we do not prefer to take up such matters. However, we will wait a short reason and if we must speak, we will speak in tone of ther. CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Paul A. M. E. 521 N. Water St. 11 am preaching. 4 pm Sunday school, 7 pm Song Service, 8 pm Preaching. Rev. P. P. D. Yochnm, Pastor, Residence 521 N. Water. New Hope Baptist, North Mead ave. 11 am Preaching. 1 pm Sunday School, 8 pm Preaching. Rev H. F. Frazier, Pastor 239 New York ave. Second Baptist, 521 N. Wichita. 11 am Preaching, 3 pm Sunday School; 8 pm Preaching, Rev. S. M. Hall, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist. 884 N. Water. 11 am Preaching, 1 pm Sunday School. 8 pm Preaching, Rev. A. H. Mayo, Pastor. The New Hope Baptist church is holding its own. The east side people hope to see the westsiders out to the rally at New Hope on the 2nd Sunday in January, 1904. Abe Alexander who has been somewhat indleposed is up and about now. Now! Now! Now. The rally at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday night was well attended and was a success. The club at which Bud Hiekerson is captain raised the largest amount of money. Rev. S. S. Jefferson filled the pulpit at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday night. Rev. Jefferson delivered an able sermon. The Gilt Edge club of the A: M. E, church of which J W. Thompson is captain, raised $75.40 instead of $70.40 as first announced. This is doing fine. Newt S. Bridgman, deputy clerk of the district court, has moved into his new modern cottage corner Murdock and Water streets. Mr. Bridgman's cottage is built on the very latest improved plan. Our advertising columns offers the best and most economical bargains for holiday buyers. A trial convinces. Do not fail to see our advertisers on the question of bargains in holiday goods. You will save money. "Money saved is money made"—thus you can MAKE MONEY by trading with trading with the merchants who advertise in the Wichita Searchlight. "You can fool all the people some time; some of the people all the time—but you can not fool all the people all the time."—Abram Lincoln. Cephas Richey has received word that his sor-in-law W. H. Wilkins, is quite sick in Chicago. Mrs. W. E. Whitted. Hair Goods, Braids, Switches, etc., etc All Orders Promptly Delivered. 509 North Water St. NOTICE The members of the L. M. A. club met Wednesday eve with Miss Maibel Cox. The officers were elected as follows: Pres. Robt. Floyd, Vice Pres. Miss Cox, 2nd Vice President E. T. Summytt, Secretary Susie Kyle, A s s t. Sec. L. Thompson, A. Thompson, Treas. L. Covington reporter. Dr. J. E. Farmer, oritic. Dainty refreshments were served afterwhich the club adjourned to meet next Wednesday with Miss Yocum, 521 North Water. — Each lady and gentleman are requested to be present at Garfield ball, on Christmas eve night, Thurs day night, Dec. 24th. Grand march at 9:30 Refreshments served J. E. ALLEN, Successor to A. M. Richards, MONEY TO LOAN ON CHATTELS 151 N. MAIN WICHITA Nice Furnished ROOMS- By the night or week Transient a Specialty Mrs. P. Neck, Prop. 244 North Water St. Rev. Howard F. Frazier, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church Dead. Not for years has the death of any one person shocked the whole community more than the announcement last Tuesday evening of the sudden death of Rev. Howard F. Frazier, the popular and universally loved pastor of the New Hope Baptist church of Wichita. His death came as a thunderbolt from a clear sky and men, women and children,rwhite and black, shed tears when it was learned. To most people who heard the sad announcement Tuesday eve, and Wednesday morning they would not believe it so sudden did it come. But, alas! it was painfully and sadly true. Rev. Frazier died Tuesday afternoon about 4.10 p. m. from hemorrage of the bowels. He hed been ailing for the past four months, but most people thought him rapidly improving. He was at his church Sunday night, while he did not preach himself, yet, as is customary he made a fwv remarks commenting on the sermon which had been delivered. Rev. Howard F. Frazier was born in Moorehouse county, La., on Jan. 15th, 1863, he was therefore 40 yrs and 11 months old at the date of his death. He tived in Moorehouse county till about 24 years of age when his parents moved with him to Edwards Station, Louisiana, where he lived till 22 years of age. In 1883 he with his parents moved to Ottawa, Kansas where he remained till 1894 when he came to Wichita as pastor of New Hope Baptist church. On Sept. 15thl 1896, he was married to Miss Ida Brown of Ottawa and one child is a result of the union. Rev. Frazier had a host of friends in this city, county and state, and it is with the deepest sorrow that they learn of his death. The Searchlight extends to the bereaved wife, father and relatives its pro ound and since rest sympathy in this, the hour of their greatest sorrow. W. S. KENRION DRUGGIST 501 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. CUPID PLEASED. Fair cupid now wears a wreath of smiles and an attitude of contentment when she casts her eyes northward and thinks of her past work at Hose House No. 3. When this company was established in their new quarters some months ago, Miss Cupid realized the masculine task before—but, iuvincible and never tiring as she is, she has performed her part and performed it well and today she has on her list of "married men" every member of this well organized and well disciplined company of fire fighters. No man has ever been known to prosper who will unceasingly hold unfounded malice toward his fellow man. An unrea-ocable, malicious, envious man is a most disagreeable of men and his days of prosperity are numbered. Well did the immortal Lincoln say: "No people can succeed where malice and hatred abounds among them; but with peace on earth and good will toward all men; the union can and must be preserved." What is true of a nation or union is likewise true of a people or race, and applies equally as fittingly to an individual. A man who is unreasonable ought to be shunned as a menace to good society. Corporal Eugene Whitted left Monday eve for his duties at Ft. Niobria, Neb., after spending several weeks in the city visiting with his parents and friends. Died--Louis Jackson died at the Wichita Hospital Wednesday after illness of several weeks. FULTON Buy your Suits and Your Christmas p Hats or Shoes, Y Furnishings of THE Where E is treated ONE PRI our suits and Overcoats christmas presents, your Shoes, Your nings of THE FULTON ere Everybody eated alike and ONE PRICE TO ALL Buy your Suits and Overcoats Your Christmas presents, your Hats or Shoes, Your Furnishings of ONE PRICE TOTAL MAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW Select your FALL and WINTER SUIT, OVERCOATS and TROUSERS at the PEERLESS TAILOR'S. Our stock comprises the latest novelties in FOREIGN and DOMESTIC Woolens. See me before placing your order. The Peerless Tailor 508 E. Douglas Ave. USE IMBODEN IMPI BREAKFAST and you will Love AT YOUR GROCER IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating.— EB 3 IMBODEN MILLING CO. USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD —and you will Love good eating.— AT YOUR GROCER: IMBODEN MILLING CO. B. F. McLEAN. LUMBER YARDS AT Wichita, Clearwater, Peck, and Cheney, Kansas. H. & M. Christma Yes. Lots of it Fancy Goods for MBER = DEALER AT Phone 134 water, Peck, Kansas. 408 W. Douglas I. H. & M. Christmas Stuff? Lots of it in staple and Goods for presents OUTLINE LUMBER = DEALER YARDS AT Phone 134 Wichita, Clearwater, Peck, and Cheney, Kaneas. 408 W. Douglas and Furnishings A fine line of All Wool Dress Goods, Prints, Madrusx. Percales, Muslins, Dress Trimmings, American Beauty Corsets. FURNISHING GOODS Shirts, Pants, Hosiery, Collars, Neckwear, Suspenders, etc., etc. Dolls, china sets H.& M. Barg 240 N. M. Bargain Store, 240 N. Main H. & M. H.& M. Bargain Store, 240 N. Main JOB WORK IS JOB WORK IS OUR HOBBY. Dry Goods, H. & M G Hardware Shoes Nickle Tea Pots, Nickle Cffee Pots Nickle Baking Dishes Nickleware of all Kinds Enameled Knives and Forks, Nut Picks, Silver Spoons, etc., etc. SHOES Ladies' Fine Shoes from $1, to $2.50 Gents' Shoes $1.25 to $3.50 Children's Shoes, Boys' and Girl's Shoes. Lamps, Laces, H. & M. Welcome Into the Realm of Santa Glaus "The BOSTON" Every section of this store is teeming with articles appropriate for Christmas gifts. In the way of serviceable presents, we call attention to the Snowy Table Linens, Warm Woolen Blankets, Choice Furs, in muff and neck pieces. Stylish Cloaks, Suits and Waists, Nobby Suits and Overcoats for Boys, Rich Carpeting and Rugs, Gloves and Umbrellas, Holiday Slippers and Shoes. The early morning hours is the best time to shop, as the afternoons are always busy. From day to day with the many additions of broken, scarred and odd Holiday goods of every kind; to toys, china, bric-a-biac and hundreds of other novelties. Hundreds of additional articles have been provided for to-day's shoppers since yesterday's sellign. Many of them show scarcely any damage; others perfect in every way, but quantity too small for representation in our regular Holiday lines. 1c 5c 10c 15c 25c 50c On sale at Wholesale house, 239 south Mainst. OPPOSITE HAMILTON HOTEL A large line of Men's Slippers, plain and fancy—all prices Our prices are lowest on Footwear, and we guarantee our Shoes. Try Our "Good for Bad Boys' Shoes" $1.50, $1.75, and $2.00 SHOES ONE PRICE SHOES STRICKLY CASH COOMBS MOORE&CO. 110 N. MAIN STREET WICHTA KARSAS ZARCHLIGHT $1. Per Year end in your subscription today. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe hair pomade for all hair types. It can easily hair straight as shown above. It pours shears the scalp, prevents the hair from falls, makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted for straightening hair yellow. Wear of solid for straightening hair yellow. Wear of Ox Marrow as the genuine never falls to the scalp. It is the best hair pomade it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, helps to the superior and lasting qualities it provides for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every hair type and dealer or send us 50 cents for one botton and express charges. Send post or express money order. Please mention name of this hair pomade. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. freeHoliday Games to different games—all new —one in each package of Lion Coffee at your Grocer's. Ladies' Wa Shoes and From $1. U Boston Store 103.105.107.109 E. DOUGLAS AVE WALLENSTEIN & CONN. WICHITA ATOTHISON, KAN. LAWRENCE, KAN. GOTTENWALK, KAN. PASADENA, KAN. CHAS. A. SCHWENDIGER, NEW OFFICERS. Arkansas Valley lodge No. 21, mst in regular session Tuesday night. The officers for the ensuing year were installed by the Worshipful Master Jeff S. Fauver. Before the officers were installed the following motion was adopted: In deep appreciation of the labors of the officers who are about to retire from their respective offices and appreciating their worth and faithfulness with which they have performed their several duties We, the members of Arkansas Valley lodge No. 21, hereby vote a word of thanks and appreciation to Worshipful Master Jeff S. Fauver and his co-workers and fellow officers during the official term now cow coming to a close. Our relations have almost been mutual and cordial and we wish for the retiring officers a happy, prosperous and bright future and long lives. After this motion was adopted the following officers were installed: Joe Fines, Worshipful Master. W. H. A. Clark, Senior Warden. Wm. A. Wright, Junior Warden. Geo Hecks, Treasurer. W. N. Miller, Secretary. G. L. Scott, Senior Deacon. Julius G. Gaines, Junior Deacon W. E. Whitted, Senior Steward. Chas. Floyd, Junior Steward. Henry T. Baker, Tyler. Over 117 N. Market—Phone 773. A BIG AFFAIR One of the most interesting rallies of the month of January, 1904, will be the rally which will take place at Few Hope Baptist church on the 2nd Sunday of th t month The rally will be on alt day and will be a heated contest between, the mempers and friends of the "Busy Bee Club" led by Mrs. Bud Hickerson as captain, and the friends of the "Hornet Club" led by Mrs. Jno. E. Lewis as captain Beach club is making an heroic effort to raise a large sum of money and in their effort the most sincerely would appreciate the aid of all. Both the captains are well known and both are leaders in Wichita church circles and it is expected that the largest collection in the history of New Hope will be announced at the close of this rally Do not forget the time, the second Sunday in January, 1904. HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS RATES The Rock-Iland will make a rate of One Fare, plus 50c, to all points between 100 and 200 miles distant. And one and one - third fare to points under 100 miles. Tickets sold Dec. 24, 25, and 31 and Jan. 1. Return limit Jan 4 Rock Island System C. E. BASCOME, C. P. A. Miss M. C. Hannibal, FINE MILLINERY We solicit trabe on the basis of Quality at the Lowest Prices. 135 N. Main St Wichita, Ks The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the coloured people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRON IZE THEM. Judge D M. Dale discharged the jury in the district court Monday morning after granting a continuance in the Bain murder case. After the jury was discharged it presented Judge Dale with a handsome silver mounted carving set. This is the last jury during the present term of Judge Dale as judge and Judge Thos. C. Wilson will assume the judgship the first of January. A FINE PARTY On of the swellest parties of the season was the afternoon tea given by Mrs. L. C. Hilbert, at her residence 532 N. Wichita, Thursday Dec. 10 a,b, in honor of her mother Mrs. M. M. Stewart of Topeka. The party was swell n every particular. Those present were: Masdames Gregg, Fannie Baker, J. E. Fletcher, H. W. Harding, W. Gibbs, H. H. Neeey, P. D. Yocum, Mary Clark, Matti Turnet, Burill Anderson W. N. Miller. Ed Landrum, J. T. Chinneth, C. H. Gordon, W. S. Fleming, T. H. Cox, Cannie Barker, John Davis, E. J. Alexander, A. T. Glover, Fred Martin, A. M. Morris, J. H. Phelps, Lee Anderson, Syl Anderson, John Rowley, A. Hackley. 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 W. M. Dunson Painter All Kinds of Fine ARTISTIC PAINTING The Only Colored Painter the City. Work Guaranteed—Price Reasonable Office 703 N. Maiu Phone 936 No study coming when looking through our lins of Skirts, Millinery and Furs. Our goods are marked in plain figures and a child can do as well as a grown person in selecting goods. 407 East Douglas Warm Holiday S The finest line you ever la- er, Father, Sister, Brothe- a pair of Slippers nothing present. Learn our prices; Phone 144 SPEE Good S We trade Ranches, Farms, Cities J. F. Bellew Real Estate & In Homes Sold Installment Plan. Western Lands and Ranges A Sp Oklahoma and Colorado Far Patronage S Office 110 N. Main EVERY THING Prescriptions Fill Call and see us. Once a A CUSTOM Salman D 228 North M Special ON CHRIST Candies, Nut Sturgeon's C 258 N. Main. Old Phone 1 Good Thing Warm Goods AND Holiday Slippers The finest line you ever laid your eyes on. Mother, Father, Sister, Brother and Sweetheart in a pair of Slippers nothing nicer for a Christmas present. Learn our prices; we will save you more. SPEER'S Good Shoes Trade Ranches, Farms, City Property and More F. Bellew & Co. Real Estate & Imigration Homes Sold On Installment Plan. Easy Terms. Lands and Ranges A Specialty. Dealers in Oklahoma and Colorado Farms and Ranch Land. Patronage Solicited Office 110 N. Main, wichita, Ks. EVERY THING IN DRUG Prescriptions Filled With Care Call and see us. Once a customer always A CUSTOMER Salman Drug Co. 228 North Main Street Special Price ON CHRISTMAS Indies, Nuts FRUITS AND DELICACIES Sturgeon's Cash Grocery N. Main. 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A Paercly, (Ieee. < ee OS ee i a> = Be NINE Dt P Sad Ges IAS E arm ee ieee: e faces se I heey Gyr ee sot | Si A Le EP ha is tA ‘£ i 1 wy Ad WRF | A iE J) Bry - oS fy i AE ye | gE S eS Ww Ppa G83 G = Be a 5 Oa posts Ds z ts 7 IGP EN y It is proposed to relegate the government mule, where it is used on some of the Missouri rural free deliveries, and substitute automobiles— Press Dispatch. os , THE FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, ‘The senate in exeotitive sossion referred the treaty between the United States and Panama or the construction of a canal across the isch mus to the committeo "on foreign relations. Tie senate without comment also referred the nomination of Leonard Wood to bo msjor gen ‘ral to the eavamittes on military affairs, ‘The case of Senator Smoot of Utah is taking the attention of senators. {tie is proven tnt Sthoot isn bigumist the effort co tnscat him When the Caban measure was reachod, thore being no one ready to speak upon it, the sen: ate adjourned. = Mr. Payne said, in reporting the pension 4 propriation that it was the= purpose. of aie Ecunaittoe to have fall debate on the bill, The Foport wae favorable one.” he bil appro: inte $114,100. ‘the house, by resolation, directed the ju. Conaiise of Jadge Saye of there. Be daeict Sonduict of Sadie Swaytc of the U. district or Porida. ihe objects fo impeach Swayne. ‘Mr. Lamar (lorida) presented a joint res: ‘olution of the Florida Ferieiature hhipeaching Sudze Bwayne, and the house sustained the resolution presented by Judge Lamar. Heensingw on the bill ranting statehood to New Mexico are going on in thehouse commit- tee on territories orn pay. Senator Teller introdubed a till to establish probate courte in Indian ‘Territory. ‘Thore Were two speeches in. the senate on Cuban Fecpronty. ar ara (Gail) 2 ‘Republean, 6 ogalast the bill: Mr- McGreary (Ky.) 8 Hemoceat, spoke for it ee Mr. Bell (Cali.) introduced «Dill to prevent theadulteration. or misbranding of domestic or foreign wine, ahd the suaking’ of impure fines, oe" “ arswaeo as fo inolnde ve: ers. “The honse considered the pension appropria- tion billin committeo of the whole, ver The birth ofthe republic of Panama and its om by this vent was the sal Ject sta spirited debero ta the Nowe, whieh was Interpolated into the discussion’ of the pensions appropriation bil. Senator Patterson introduced a resolution directing the committee on the judiciary to Snvestigntethe trike among the etaliferons miners of Crippie Cresk and Telluride. “The Democratic. senators in canous practi cally-decided not to offer any amaniments to the Caban reciprocity bill wen the bill comes toa vote on the 1oth. ‘The senate spent five hours in discussing the Cavan bill. “Speeches were. made pro and con nd wre surprising in that some epablonn Fpenkors sok agsinst tho meamure and vome rata spoke in ita Eaver. Dr, Gordon (Mfas,) has introduced bill to erento committee to recommend legislation for the development of the morehant’ marine Sra pay. ‘The Rev, Dr, Edward Everett Hale, of Bos- ton, is chosen as Chaplain of the senate from Sam. 1, Dr: Hale is 8! years old, “nother day was spent on the Cuban bill. alley, of eras, argued sgainat ite constitu Honality. Seuntor Depew Fidiculed the latin that Cuba, hatf as big as New York, could de- Stroy any industry in any state. ‘Schator Morgan presented conearren! rex intion, declaring that congress ham the. ht fo'be informed of any purchases to be ma. "in Eanayan ty ia goversmat prior tothe >. she ing of such investment. ‘The Louse adopted a concurrent resolution progliing f'n reco trom Dee. 10 fo dan 4 “Thodelegnte trom Hawall was’ appointed as ‘e member of the committee on Territories, The house leld a general free for ail. discus- sion of varios toptes while the pension appro: printion bill was the regular onder. orm DAY. ‘The discussion of the Cuban measure was prolonged as.a large number of senators. took ar, Aan the Mone the Renalarw wore Rot Rigtied on tis question strictly by parey Hines ‘nator Penis introduced toe bile de signed fo strengtiion the laws regulating. the se of mails; one is aimed nt the “get rich ulcke" concerns, tnd the other to the slo of lottery tickets. Rural free delivery routes, reciprocity with Canada and the nev republic ‘of Panama were {pea of dlncunis iy the honse all prncticaly fut of order, ns the house was’ sill supp forbs" consaring the ‘pension appropriation ir. Williams prrposed an amendment te the constitution to give congress power 40 collect Sexes om ‘incomes “He also’ offered several SS Alnska Asks For Delegate, Washington, Dee. 14. — Governor Brady of Alaska, in his annual report to the secretary of the interior, urges provisions for Alaska’s representation by a delegate in cougress, and says that the Territory of Alaska’s main need is for pioneers and home-builders. Must Walt for Mileage. Washington, Dec. 15,—Members of ‘congress will probably have to worry along without mileage for the regu- lar session. The amount involved is $100,000. Confederation of Farmers. Chiesgo, Dee. 15.—Farmers repre- senting ten states gathered in this city to discuss a plan of merging their jocal bodies into one national organi- zation with a view to securing better prices for their products. ‘The One-Hundreth Meridian. Washington, Dee. 15.—The work pf estublishing the oue-hundreth merid- ian is completed. It takes a strip about « third of a mile wide and about 210 miles long off Oklahoma and adds it to Texas. ‘State Enters the Fight. Ottawa, Kan., Dec. 17.—County At. torney Pleasant, on behalf of the stat of Kansas, filed a suit to recover the Deboissiere Orphans’ home property ir Franklin county now held under 3 supreme court decision by ‘Troutman & Stone of Topska ‘Ihe present ac: ‘tion is taken uhder the alien land law prohibiting alien helrs from acquiring title to the land of ailens. ‘Troutman, Stone and the former Odd Vellows board of the home are defendants. ‘The action asks posse-sion and $36,000 rental. | Kansas Tax Dodger. | Topeka, Dee. 17.—Sheriff Need of Clay county, returned from Pennsyl- vania unaccompanied by John Lell- ringer, a Clay Center fugitive. ell- ringer was charged with making false returns of his property to the assessor. ‘The Kansas sheriff had the proper pa- pers for Bellninger’s apprehension but the latter had escaped on habeas cor- Pus papers, ‘Wcinnnrie Dick Miettinen. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 17.—War- ‘rants have been issued for the arrest of four street railway managers of this city on the charge of violating the city ordinance requiring the street railways to sprinkle their right of way. The railway officials deny the ‘right of the council to compel them to sprinkle the streets. Canada Brags on Wheat. | New York, Dee. 14.—George E. Mos- ver, former minister to Canada, has returned from England where he has been mating speeches in favor of a preferential tariff and assisting in the campaign of former Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, declares. that within five yeurs the Dominion will be able to sup- ply England with the wheat now sent from the United States. Miinols Storm Bound. Bloomington, Ill, Dee. 15.—Central Illinois was struck on last Saturday night with the worst blizzard in many years, The railroads move only per: ishable freight and in light trains Snow plows were kept running for a night and a day, to secure the best ser vice possible for passenger trains, which were delayed in spite of the ef fort. Wonderfal Surgery. Valparaiso, Ini., Dee. 16.—Dr. L, B. Washburn is dead at a private hospital here. ‘Two years ago he was operated hire at a Chicago hospital, when a pair of steel forceps were used. In an operation just performed here, the for- ceps were found in the patient's side near the liver. Soldiers Arrive From Manila, Sau Francisco, Dee. 17.—The United States ‘Transport Sherman has arrived from Manila by way of Nagasaki and Honolulu, bringing the men of the thistieth infantry, two companies of army engineers and a number of pas- sengers, Head of Otvil Service. Washington, Dee, 16,—John R. Proe- tor of Keutuely, president of the Tnited States civil service commission and an intimate friend of President Roosevelt, died of angina pectoris at the Cosmos etub in this city, aged 59 years. elisaas: isaac aoa Butler, Pa., Dec. 16.—Two doxths and mine new cases of typhoid fever ure reported to the relief committee. Miss Clara Barton and her staff of aides are here to direct the Red Cross work, ‘Aged Editor Dies. Philadelphia, Pa. Dec, 11. — Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull, editor of the Sunay School Times and known throughont the world as an author, dicd here on Wednesday, aged 73 ete ANOTHER LIFE SAVED. = Mrs, G. W. lll Fooks of Salis. yaaa bury, Md., wife aie Ee y ee ee 2 way Be MD Fooks, sheriff ss UH of Wicomicc HA county, says: g Pa; i’ “I sufferee S -@eA with kidney Benim AE) complaint for g, im | cisbt years. Gg It came on me ay gradually. 1 felt tired and weal, was short ot breath and was troubled with bloating after eating, and my limbs were badly swollen. One doctor told me it would finally turn to Bright's disease. I was faid up at one time for three weeks. 1 had not taken Doan's xidney Pills more than three days when the dis tressing aching across my back dis appeared and later all the other symp toms left me.” For saie by all druggists. Price 50 tents per box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. ¥. ON THE “DUDE” TRAIN. Johnny Drummer, Who Is Side Tracked to let the Limited Go By, Expresses His Sentiments Regarding That Superb Train. Seay Sat Le CRS RE SER SE eR ee Parlor car for a swell taiiender Pistform fenced with a swell brass ‘cies On the Regular Limited Train Electric bell right under your nose Porter to come and brush your clothes Grub in the diner the best that grows A downy bunk for a night's repose On the Regular Limitedg?rain Cuoacs Biff! Bang! a mile a minuto No other method of travel is in ft I want to go ripping, skippiug and zipping Away on the Limited ‘Traiu.” These lines are not original with me. They are taken from a tuneful little ditty sung in George Ade’s comedy, “Peggy from Paris.” ‘The jingle canced through my brain the other day as we lay on the siding at Prairie Junction, or some such pitce, to let the Santa Fe's west bound California Limited go by. It was a gorgeous train of pal: ace cars, and behind the plate glass observation windows beauty and fash- fon and youth and old age were lolling among the luxuriant cushions, some visiting, some reading, some pleas antly dozing, some making wreaths or cigar smoke, some gazing dreamily through the windows at the passing of cities, and flelds, and forests and riv- ers. 1 stood on the rear platform of the last car of our train and watched the California Limited as she faded away toward the golden west. And 1 thought of the difference between travel now and travel in the days of ‘49, when it took the gold-seeker half a long, weary year, filled with all kinds ot hardship to travel the distance that is now covered in three days. I thought of the slowly moving wagons, the dust, the stones, the jolting, the thirst, the hunger, the homesickness, the snail like crossing of plains. the laborious climbing of mounte!:s, the weary dragging weeks, the never erding trail. In these palaces that had just ghded by were people going to the same place to spend the winter months where the climate Is perpetual sum- mer. And they were not to endure a single hardship on the journey. When night came they were to He ‘fn beds whose soft embrace makes sleep a. luxury—and in the day time the velvet cushions of their seats were to be made deeper stfl by pitows— and they were to spend a delightfu: part of their time in the gilded and glittering dining car, where every dainty that ever tickled the palate 1s cnticingly served—in short, they were to have on the trip all the comforts of home—and of the best kind of home. I stood there and watched them pass out of sight while my soul was con- sumed with envy. But I derived some consolation out of resolving that some. time I, too, would see Czlifornia, and Ipromised myself that if I ever did go there it be would be over the Santa Fe. “JOHNNY DRUMMER.” ‘There are 1 few things that even a very young man doesn’t know. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chitdren, ‘Suocesstully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children’s Home in New York, cure Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach, ‘Teething Disorders, move und regulate the Bowelsand Destrog Worms. Over 30,000 tes. Hmanials, | Atall Druggists, 250. Sarno FREE. Address A.S. Olmsted, LeRoy,N.¥. While living on hope itis well to bustle for a meal ticket. Against the Knockers. President Ellot declares that wom. en should never attempt to put the shot. He is wasting time. The need of the hour is a warning against throwing the hammer. Poor France. Siatistics, like fishermen, tell curl- ous stories. In fifty years the popula tion of France has fucreased 12 per cent. In the same period the con- sumption of alcohol has increased 225 per cent, The Frenchman is learning to drink.—Denver News. Gctinal Soe tastier Wlorkere. A technical school for leather work- ers has been opened in London under the direction of an efficient corps of instructors, It is to give practical technical training in tanning, curry: ing, leather dressing, dyeing, stain {ng and finishing. =H"e FS RUES CS C2 oo Ce? iy! OKLAHOMA FIGURES MAKES ASTONISHING STATEMENT With » Population of 650,000 Having In- vestments of $40,000,000; with Room for More People and More Profitable Investments and More Hones; tary of the intericr discussing Okia- homa says: ‘The annual report of the governor, Thomas B. Ferguson, pre- sents’ in an interesting and comprelien- sive manner, the growth, progress and resources of the territory. The territury embraces 24,000,000 | acres of productive and fertile land. ‘The climate is simiiar to that of ‘Tenn- essec uni northern ‘exas. In the space of forrteen years since the first land was opened to settlement the wealth of the inhabitants has steadily inevensed anil at the pre-ent time it pproximates $40,000,000, There has been a steady increase in Population, the immigration ranging from 35.000 to 143,000 cach year. A conservative estimate of the pop- ulation of Oklahoma at the present time is 650,000, The number of for- eign born is not. over 5 per cent and percentage of illiteracy is less than that. ‘The Indian population is oniy about 12,000 and gradually deereasing. The amount of taxable property re- turned by the as-essors was $84,134,- 472, an inercase over last year of some $11,457,049. As the vaiues fixed by the assessors are less than one fourth the actual value, the total va uation of taxabie property in the territory may be stated at $400,000,000. ‘Vhere still rema'ns 3,089,768 acres of vacant land. ‘There has been reserved for the benefit of the schools of Ok'a- homa 2,055,000 xeres, which fs all leased and bringsim an income of $375,000 this yexr. ‘There are nearly 8,000 leases, ‘There are 2,191 school houses, valued at $1,847,967.15; 303 having been erceted during the current yeur, at a cost of $190,861.44. There lias been expende! during the year for tenchers? salaries, sites, buildings, rents, repairs, library and apparatns for the common schools the sum of $1,116,230.77. The expenditures during the same year for the seven higher institutions of learn- ing were $249,736.39. ‘Their combined enrollment «as 2,818. Okiaioms is weil supplied with railroads, the primeipal trunic lines of the southwest being represented: every county has some railroad mile- age. Total mileage in the territory on March 1, 1903, was 2,533.31, Fully 1,000 miles of main track has been com- pleted duting this year. ; ‘The estimated wheat yield is be- tween 35,000,000 snd 40,000,000 bushels aud corn abont 65,009,000. The cotton imdusiry is growing ami the crop this year will exceed that of last which was 218,300 iales. ‘There are 2 cities, having a popula- tion ranging from 2,500 to 25,000; most of them have good systems of water works, clectrie lihts, police and fre protection, gooi sidewalks, gra’ed atrets an! some public buildings, some have pived streets of asphalt or drick, sewer system, gas plants, elec- tric «tree: cir lines, pubtie parks, fine opera houses and enmenes. All, how- ever have gocd yraded schools, and many have beautifal ard substantial ate At RE Letting Semt-Annual Contracts. Topeka, Dee. 14 —'Lhe letting con- tracts for supplies for tie state char- itable institutions, were made last week: by the state Board of Charities, cover- ing six months supplies. Topela mer- chants and wholesale honses secured a goo share of the cowtracts The Wolff Packing company was given the bullc of the fresh meat contract. ‘The Parkburst-Davis Mereantile company obtained the costract for sugar at $1.68 ahundred pounds. This contract will amount to from $3,000 to $4,000. ‘The Canal Treaty. Panama, Dee. 15.—The signed canal ‘treaty gives the United States the ‘right to build the canal and the right | to police and fortify it. America is to control as much of the canal zone as it pleases and is to have charge of the sanitation of Colon and Panama. For this privilege the United States gov- ‘ernment is to pay the republic of Pan- ame 10 million dollars down and $250,- 000 a year. Antarctic Explorers. Buenos Ayres, Deo. 15.—An_expedi- tion led by Jean Charcot will start from this port to explore Grahams Land, and thence the south pole. Sarre eae New York, Dec. 14.—A step toward the suggested union of various Presby- terian churches in the United States was taken here at a joint meeting of committees from the governing bodies of four denominational organizations, ‘a set of resolutions declaring auch a ‘union desirable being, .depted. _ GUESS ABOUT GENERAL BELL May be Sent to Panama to Command Troops There. Leayenworth, Kans., Dec. 15.—Gen- eral J. Franklin Bell, commander at Fort Leavenworth, has gone to Wash- ington in response to a summons from the war department. Washington.—The coming of Gen- eral Bell to Washington, while it has more or less to do with matters con- nected with the general staff is ad- mitted by officers of the general staff to be for the purpose of consulting with officials regarding a possible campaign against Colombia should that country continue the movement of troops to- ward the isthmus. It was intimated that matters had reached the point where troops might be moved at any time, which would seem to indicate that the department is is possession of information the na- ture of which justified actual prepara- tions for the movement of United States troops toward Panama. Although the fact would not be dis- closed the presumption is that, in the event of troops being sent General Bell will be put in command. Socialist Club Suppressed. ‘Yopeka, Dee. 15.—The faculty of Washburn college has ordered that the Socialist Cub of the college discon- ‘tinue its meetings. Letters had been — from eastern financial sup- porters of the college saying they would withdraw their aid unless the club was suppressed. ‘The organiza- tion was formed by some of the admir- ers of Rev. Chas. M. Sheldon and was conducted according to his ideas. Some of the leading students of the college were members. Estimates For Hawall. Washington, Dec.11.—Seeretary Shaw has transmitted to the house estimates of appropriations for Hawaii, inclu- ding $75,000. for new lighthouses; $30,- 000 for lighthouse service; $250,000 for dredging Honolulu canal and harbor; $25,000 for the maintenance of buoys; $10,000 for a breakwater at Hilo; $30,- 000 for a federal building at Hilo; an ample appropriation for a federal building at Honolulu, and $50,000 for removing obstruction sin Vearl har- bor. i eee Pittsburg, Dec. 16.—The Carnegie stecl company is taking advantage of the iron market to take its big blast furnaces ont of blast. in Braddock, Ranin and Duquesne for the purpose of rebuilding and repairing. Within the past week or ten days three fur- naees hiave been taken out of the blast ut the Edgar Thompson plant and will goout within the next three or four days. “Aged Woman In Old Home. Salem, Mass, Dec. 16—Mary A. Narbon, widely known among anti- quarians and whose home was built previous to 1680 and preserved on its original lines, is of great historic in- terest, has been attacke! by a house breaker anc badly beaten. Her condi- tion is critical. Miss Narbon is 8 years of age and lived alone. Object to Machinery. Lima, Pern, Dec. 16.—Police inter- ference was necessary to prevent the operatives in a eigarette factory from desiroying a lot of American machinery which had just arrived. The machin- ery will enable the cigarette manufac- turers to dispense with a large number of employes. ‘Work Fer All Winter. Connellsville, Pa., Dec. 16.—Over 800 men resumed worl at the Sligo Iron und Steel mills The men have been idle for several months and extensive repairs have been made to the plant. Itis said the company has sufficient orders to keep the men working all winter, Kansas as in 1804. ‘Topeka, Dec. 15.—It has been de- cided to ask for a plat of ground 80x100 feet in dimensions on the main grounds of the world’s fair. On this will be re- produced Kansas as she was in 1804 when Lewis and Clark camped en the ‘bank of the Missouri river in what is now Wyandotte county. Another to Penitentiary. New York, Dee. 11.—Henry Farley, the walling delegate of the Painters union, who committed perjury in con- nection with the trial of Samuel J. Parks, pleaded guilty and was sen- tenced to not less than one year nor more than two yearsin the state prison, Fire at Donver. Denver, Dee. 16.—Fire broke out in the building of the Hardesty Manufac- turing company, which with the Colo- rado Produce company are the princi- wal teen: ‘Sweden Recognizes. Washington, Dec. 11.—United States Minister Thompson at Stockholm has cabled the state department that the government of Sweden and Norway has recognized the Republic of Panama as ‘an independent state. ‘Had Accident Policy. St Paul, Dee. 14.—Two heurs_after | he haa paid-a premium which prevent- ed the lapse of his $300 accident in- a policy, Russell L. Whipple was whirled to death on a shaft at Swift's packing house, nea ee ter wa | ure instead of a oa ml HOvUsenc 00D HouseR, Hon ta bet Thats eee Cross Ball Blue. At tea, ' ch Moke who most appreciate 4 of money are those wheat Dealers say that 3S S000 ay or tres Deflancs Starch iat’ to sell them any other sa starch. It can be set Pre Lis pete. YJ | a 5 RRA HS. xg C9) UMS — Lt 3 y et ais ie Sal iM ae 8 <8 NET ba te Wa ats Bea YH OAT ed JesAnother ‘club wong, Haule, of Edgerton, Wig, how she was cured of ireg ties and uterine trouble, teq pains and backache, by th of Lydia E. 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E | __ Se wana Ses Par Dedric cs For, cand superior to mustard or: p01 “God will not blister thie most ic The palwallaying and curative “his article are wonderful Tt will ‘{iihache at once, and relieve head- ica Werecommend itas the best {instal coumerirvitant known, aso “chal remedy for pains ia the chest io od all thewraatic, newralgic and nis. A trial wall prove whst we adit will bo found to be iayalur Fsshonsebold, Many people any it ip all your preparations." Price 1 aii drustista oF other dealers, or by {Is smiouat to usin Dostagestainps we oan abe by mail. Wo article should cd by the public unless the same Psiabel, es otherwise it isnot eenuine. HESEBROUGH MFG. CO., 17 State Street, New You Crzv, Oa OG" mokeless Powder | ra NITRO CLUB pez} | &ARROW El Fj SHOT SHELLS Bees Ry ace winning pee Fi crerywhere at poimegls i the trap-shoot- [agameste He] ingtournaments. [Esmee PF} Loaded with Peas Fl ANY standard Bxborae Fa] smokeless pow- fapeieart der, and for sale (BBA EVERYWHERE. a specity U.M.C. i. Sead for catalog free ee Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Bridgeport, Conn. ee PeADACHES, ag HEN "OA KIN GANGUISH UNE ON MINSTERING ANGEL THOU: 0 Coa oa pao ELIE ioe | 0LD EVERYWHERE, THE LADY WHO IRONS ‘mows how important it fe Youre agood starch. Defiance: Starch & the best starch ‘made. doesn't stick to he iron. It gives a beauti- LLsof glossy sine to the othes, Mt will not blister’ | “Y or crack the goods. 5 It sells’ for les, goes farther, does’ ‘more, Ask the lady who trons, Defiance Starch at all Scere, 16 ox. for 10 cents, Te DEFIANCE STARCH CO, OMAHA +» NEB S’ CHERRY COUGH | cures coughs and colds, How’s This? Eo eee eee “Fo cbs ee neers Ee ome aces pean SPs tee Wales ake Rote 0. Vee eee Bite Cheat Garg te, taken tntraa, ating Bley Sere at 2, is eee beeen neiee emedarin rs = ee Ba. ‘There's nothing better in this world than usefulness: Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Deil- ance Stareh is fast ea oa of all otber brands. Others say they caunot sell any other starch. There's nothing more disgraceful than insincerity. fee col vehi cerns mestenrel eae Same eens ae Industr; and prosperity are spelled differently but they mean about the same thing. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superoir quality, ‘of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. Never strike a boy smaller than yaNerer_strike a boy Any one can dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYE; no experience re- quired. If you want to please a shallow man tell him he looks like an actor. Feet Comfortable Ever Since. “s1suffored for years with my feet. A friend recommended ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE, 1 used {wo boxes of the powder, and my feet have been entirely comfortable ever since. ALLES'S FOOT-EASE is certainly a god- | fond tome, Win. P. Swormstedt, Washing ton, D.C.” Sold by all Drugyists, 250. ‘The wise woman caters to a man’s stomach instead of h's heart. DOWT SPOTL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. Se. a package. Beer makes some men fat and others lean—against something. ‘To Cure a Cold in One aay. Yoke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabiets. Al druggists refund money'if itfailstocure. 25c. Experience is something that teaches us haw dishonest other people are. Mra. Winslow's Soothing Byrap For children teething, softens the gums, tn Tawation, slays pats cores wind calles Wes bots. SManaat! Manta Gottenk: A cemetery in Wareham contains this tribute of praise to an honest man: “John Christy, died June 17, 1838, age unknown. Hibernia’s son, himself exiled, without an inmate, wife or child, He lived alone, and when he died his purse, tho’ small, contained enougn to pay us all and buy this stone.” Alcon! From Sawdust. A Norwegian chemist has discov- erad a new and cheap way of making alcohol from sawdust. Sawdust is treated under pressure with diluted sulphuric acid, by which the cellulose is transformed into sugar. which, by adding fermentation proaucers, is con- verted into alcohol in the old manner and then distilled. Two hundred and twenty pounds of sawdust yield fifteen pounds of alcohol. To Mount Stamp Photographs. Since stamp photographs have be- come a fad, new ideas for mounting them have been devised. One of the quaintest methods for the Western girl, or the girl who has returned Bast with souvenirs from the Western woods, is to mount her stamp pictures on the brown bark of the eucaluptus, or on yucca or orange wood. The beautiful birch bark {s also excellent for mounting these miniature pictures. Te Revive Cotton taduatey, Efforts are being made to revive the cotton growing industry in Jamaica. Sea island seed has been procured from the United States Department of Agriculture. Sea island cotton is a native ef the Barbados, and the gov- ernment has undertaken to encourage its cultivation. Trinidad has sent to England some samples of cotton grown there. Cotton is also being grown on St. Christopher, St. Lucia and the Bahamas, and the outlook is reported as favorable, il eee Valley City, N. Dak., Dec. 14.—Two years ago Mrs. Matilda M. Boucher of this place suffered a great deal with a dizziness in her head. She was cured of this by a remedy called Dodd's Kid- ney Pills, and has not been troubled since. Shortly afterwards she had a bad Dilious attack, and for this she used Diamond Dinner Pills and was com- pletely cured in a short time. In January, 1903, she had an attack of Sciatica, of which she says: “I was almost helpless with the Scl- atica, but remembering what Dodd's xidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills had done for me before, I commenced @ treatment of these medicines and in three weeks I was completely restored to health. I have great faith in these medicines, for they have been of so much benefit to me.” Dodd's Kidney Pills fe very popular in Barnes County, faving made a great many spleadid of Sciatica, Rheumatism and K’Aney Troubles. Many families use nd other medicine. The Useful ‘Banana. Immense fortunes have been made out of the banana bysiness. Revenues do not accrue alone from the sale of the fruit, for the feaves are used 1a Packing, the wax found on the under side of the leaves 4g a valuable article of commerce, Magila hemp is made from the stems, aipd of this hemp are made mats, plaitjed work and lace handkerchiefs of tfhe finest texture. WARKELS CORRECTED DAILY. Kunsas Clty. SAtive SER eae seed +2 + 2 Waut—Nor shard 00. a OCORN—No? White.....000. 8056 OATS—No.2 White ........ 3 8 BUTTER ste cece 2 2 Chicago Live Stock. DTOPRIMESTEERS $400 Ot 575 STOOKERS S FeaDES. 1 @'S0 ERWEES corer: 1S @ 48D HOGS. cca ae 81S Chicago Grain. WHEAT—No 2 Hard ........8— @$ 8 CORN—NO. 2.......ceeeeee —— @ Oh Umno — 8s St. Loals Live Stocle BREVIS sescecccccseernss 897 QS 550 HEIFERS .. 00. ..0.cceeeceeeee 225 8 405 TEXAS STEBRS............. 22) @ 865 Cotton, i aiaatings EIVERPOOB! ses se eos000=858L — NEW YORK. eee coc cce eee TRA 12.708 GALVESTON. .......000.... —— ‘12 1-169 Chicago Futures. Open High tow ‘folay Yaa sv oda day eee OY Bis I BE Magic Bete BS Bh at Ss Te Toe Ta Toe Ta Dec........ 413 4 416% 43 4136s Bayo. OR BS AS tag RS cas ‘4336 ABg'5 AB Mg 4 Deo... 85, yy 3% Bt eee Fo] ob 364% SBIGIT an Taly.e ces. Bt Bm OM 83949 | Wiebita Live Stock. 8008 se casaieaas 842 O84 8 keris sri Foe Bt 45 COWS nc 1M 21 HEIFERS. ........ — 3 200 STeRES wc LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF, lower level. Half of the Messina orange and lemon crop has been destroyed by a hailstorm. Fire destroyed the wholesale mil- linery stock of Lalnan Bros., at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Loss $85,000, ‘Tire Mississippi river at Keokulc, Tas, has ice nine inches thick. The mer- eury was 7 dogrees below zero, ‘The imports of France for the Tast cleven months increased $51,303,200 and the exports decreased $6,524,200, In London the other day the fog was so dense that flare lights were placed inthe cereets, ‘Trains were much de- layed. Secretary Root is defending General Wood against charges of: faulty ad- ministration of Cuban affairs wiile governor of Cuba. ‘The record shows that the enroll- ment for 1903 in the public schools of Towa was only 550,201, as against 560,- 173 the year before. Secretary Root announces that he will leave the cabinet February 1 next. Governor Taft will be on Land by that time to take his place. ‘The Democratic national committee is to meet at Washington on January 12 to decide upon the time and place to hold tie national convention. Because of the numerous daylight holdups in Boston, twenty-one having oceurred in seventeen days, the police ‘board detailed a large force of police asa snecial guard. The International ‘Typographical union has perfected plans for an inde- pendent type foundry. ‘The fund comes from a five cent assessment which nets nearly $3,000 a month, An explosion and fire at Armstrong's cord factory, at Pittsburg, Pa., serious: ly burned seven persons. One man is missing. Over 100 giris were carried down ladders by the police. The Asiatic squadron, consisting of the Kentucky, Cincinnati, Albany, Raleigh, and New Orleans, on its route from Yokohama to Honolulu, tonched at Midway island for mail, Commander Cameron MeR. Winslow has been designated as naval aid to the president to succeed Captain W. S. Cowles, who has been assigned to com- mand the new battleship, Missouri, Shipments of stockers and feeders to the country last week from Kansas City were 494 cars, against 430 cars the previous week and 472 cars the same week last year. Kansas got 252 cars, ‘The war department is at worl to develop a coal mine on a small island off the east coast of Luzon, P. I, 60 that coal can be aupplied in the Phil- ippines instead of Australia and Japan, ‘The ice gorge which formed in St, Macy's river below Sault Ste Marie, caused the water to rise five feet, float- ing the docks and houses along the river front for the first time in the his- vor. Tne factories in the Fox river manu- facturing district in Northern Iilinois were shut down by the refusal of their employes, numbering nea:ly 1,500, to promise an individual agreement not to strike, A total of over 1,000,000 pnpils was enrolled in the schools of Tlinois in the school year ending June 30. The average wiges paid teachers for males is $25.88, xnd tofemales $55.62. Wages varied tng $12.50 to $100 a month. Wm. Ty Vice, the defaulting passen- ger ageft at San Francisco of the Souther Pacific, has been located in Hondurts. Jndg@ Kohlsaat has refused the de- mand @f some of the Dowie creditors 0 chiaifire the order made in the Dowie ase. rst partial report of the U. 8. craii@ jury, sitting in Omaha, returned ndi@ ments against ten ranchmen for ! rifMefully feneing pubhe lands. The | ‘men are among the foremost ! Pe-ru-na Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio: Gentlemen: “I can cheerfully say tha has taken Pe-ru-na and I believe with W. S. SCHLE Y.— Washington, DC [RES SCHLEY, one of the foremost | opposition and has wo notable heroes of the Nineteenth Century. | of the people. The | A name that starts terror in the heart of every | so many people have Spaniard. A man of steady nerve, clearhead, | dorsements to any r undaunted courage and prompt decision. Gratitude and a desi Approached by a friend recently, his opinion | inspired thousands of was asked as to the efficacy of Peruna, the | testimonials for Perun: national catarrh remedy. Without the slight- | not have consented to est hesitation he gave this remedy his en- Never before in the dorsement. It appeared on later conversa- | it happened that so : tion that Peruna has been used in his family, | and international repu where it is a favorite remedy. ing to give unqualifiec Such endorsements serve to indicate the | ments to a proprietary wonderful hold that Peruna has upon the | of advertising could h: minds of the American people. It is out of | aresult. Peruna has’ the question that so great and famous a man | Peruna cures catarrh as Admiral Schley could have any other | location in the human reason for giving his endorsement to Peruna | receives so many no’ than his positive conviction that the remedy | dorsements. is all that he says it is, Address The Perun: The fact is that Peruna has overcome all | lumbus, Ohio, for free Ask Your Druggist for free Pe-rusna Almanac for 1904. i a eae ae teen Rn arene Used every washday will make your clothes white as snow and as beantiful as when new. ‘The most competent housekeepers in the country use Red Cross Ball Blue and no other. Just try it once and you will see the difference. All grocers sell it. Large packace 5c. A Delici Hot Breakfast Food Stirred into boiling hot water to the consistency of thick cream, served hot with cream and sugar, there is no breakfast food that can compare with Its flavor delicious; the kind of food that the system demands to make the nerves strong, the muscles firm, the skin clear, and rich blood for perfect health. Served hot or cold; forall classes. Young children, elderly persons and invalids will find it Palatable—Nutritious—Easy of Digestion and Ready to Eat necagsenee QD, Y DB, open . KC lreces Dr. Price, the creator of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder and Delicious Flavoring Extracts oles tien coctanesss ve a aiuGl acucactes cobeictocs mates Nek net Genie FOR SALE BY LEADING GROCERS. Prepared by PRIGE CEREAL FOOD COWPANY, - ~- Ghicago, Illinols,. JEWIS'SINGLE 2? ISIN DER SIG SFCIGAR atvave,nepasu 9 WYER'S “J EXCELSIOR BRAND > OILED CLOTHING Be mam, 1 SLIGKERS PONY EAS rie Be Tes We Wachee Ui eal S api rot oc pun Lis fy sen. GY iss CEL» ean ei nae, Levy Back Income Tax. > German imperial authorities have secured a fine of $12,500 from the heirs of a German manufacturer on the ground of his having understated his income, and so paid too low a tax during several years of his lifetime. french Academy Prize. The annual prize of the French Academy for the most remarkable scl- eatific work is given to Dr. Roux, who continues the work begun by the late Prof. Pasteur. The money was accept: ed on condition that it be devoted to the work of the Pasteur Institute. Twentieth Century Problems. Some of the problems which Dr. Simon Newcomb expects the twenti- eth century to solve are the minute corpuscles which exist around the millions of atoms, which, for example, make up a drop of water; the slight change of the magnetic needle; the mystery “of the so-called new stars which blaze forth from time to time,” the causes of these outbursts; the pos- sible solution of earth problems from these and other phenomena, and the things that M. Cures’ radium suggest. SENSIBLE HOUSEKEEPERS will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of sdneriie cudiioe. opposition and has won its way to the hearts of the people. The natural timidity which so many people have felt about giving en- dorsements to any remedy is giving way. Gratitude and a desire to help others has inspired thousands of people to give public testimonials for Peruna who heretofore would not have consented to such publicity. Never before in the annals of medicine has it happened that so many men of national and international reputation have been will- ing to give unqualified and public endorse- ments to a proprietary remedy. No amount of advertising could have accomplished such aresult. Peruna has won on its own merits. Peruna cures catarrh of whatever phase or location in the human body. That is why it receives so many notable and unique en- dorsements, Address The Peruna Drug M’f'g Co., Co- lumbus, Ohio, for free literature on catarrh. A NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 Yass Estantisuen. L Rectum sao 100 pe se. rest on Diseases of Won Ol tee tecsecn cnet DRS. THORNTON & MINOR, toe Dut Se Kansas OAT RS nn ee ne el manent eee A ae ET EI CON TAI he Ge Ce EIN CEST ET os ie —— eG | A gs “NEW RIVAL” as Hid Loaded Black Powder Shells Foggy ee shoot stronger and reload better ro (dee than any other black powder (% ah (ej! shells on the market, because Ke TAN SE A= they are loaded more carefully -21 | =| t8h=§and made more scientifically. a i 4 ei Try them. They are 2 j 24, THE HUNTER’S FAVORITE. |: ie Lea a ao ae a ee Rg c OLD’ CURE eae aT De you know that a cold cannot exist if the bowels are thoroughly cleansed and active? 3, Dr. Caldwell’s ‘QAXATIVE) Syrup Pepsin ls the best medicine for a cold. twill care tne out: est child or oldest suf- ferer. Try it. 50c and $1.00 at your druggists. PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, I. TF a atl ——— ‘An innocent man dreads no eye and fears no tongue. Don t you Imnow that Defiance Starea besides being absolutely superior to apy other, is put ap 16 ounces in pack- age and sells at same price as 12-ounce j packages of other kinds. Teamrcted.™2 Thompson's Eye Water 50,000 AMERICANS WERE WELCOMED To KES pers esiern DURING Last YEAR. Theyre sete and sng on tho Graln ng Grating eaten ate reser aa nea Se irene scent a4 pw sar has ncn on the Reraoe” aed fe towed Nt ee brary metneeee eas tearenan iaglet Biasuaeee Sis io oocta acd tonto hasss tr alana ow tarms Bis gaze™"Canada. Thove Room for Millions. FREE Homesteads given away. Schools Churches, Railways, Markets, Climate, crerything to be denired, Foc 9 dosti pive Aisa nad other fntecmisied, appro Superiieadent immration, Ottawa, Came Seer eattorient Canuaies Goreme 1S: Grawtord: No i28 W. Nints Grose Keates bg. W.N.U.—WICHITA—NO. 51,1908 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. ALL KINDS Low Prices Good Weights J. H. TURNER rices eights RNER, 533-543 W. Douglas Phone 496 furniture Co. Matthews FurnitureCo. ```markdown ``` Has just received five car loads of new up-to-date furniture for the Holiday trade, and have everything from the cheapest to the Best. We are OPEN EVERY NIGHT Christmas week. Come and see me before you buy. Has just received five days of new up-to-date fur e for the Holiday trade, give everything from rapest to the Best. We OPEN EVERY NIGHT Christmas week. Come me before you buy. vived five car -to-date furni- day trade, and ing from the Best. We are MY NIGHT k. Come and you buy. The cheapest place in town. in Street. ell old stand. Dealer in acy Groceries, es and Meats K ls t C The B 218 North Main Street. inger & Donnell old stane Wright, Dealer in ple and Fancy Groceri uits, Vegetables and Me Singer & Donnell old stand. J. J. Wright, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries Fruits, Vegetables and Meats New Phone 1048 458 North Main Street. Edward Vail & Co JEWELER Christmas Stock is complete in every department, by the largest stock of Watches, Jewelery, Clocks, Silver, the State and also have complete lines of CUT GLASS China and Art Goods — all best quality, — prices low all guaranteed. Mail & Co., CALLER complete in every department. ines, Jewelery, Clocks, Silver. complete lines of CUT GLASS t quality, - prices low --- Our Christmas Stock is complete in every department. We carry the largest stock of Watches, Jewelery, Clocks, Silverware in the State and also have complete lines of CUT GLASS fine China and Art Goods — all best quality, — prices low goods all guaranteed. Edward Vail and Co., HOLIDAY GOODS we again desire to call the attention of our Many our large and varied purcheses for the Holiday prices of which for like goods were never lower. Stock consists of China and Porcelain gathered from James. Her, Tea and Toilet Sets, Fruit, Salad and Garnet Plates, Fruit and Bread plates, Nut Bowls, Tables, Sugar and Cream, Cracker Jars, Jardineirs, Ooons, Water Sets and Lamps in endless variety. JEWELEERS. WOODS ention of our Many Friends uses for the Holiday Season. dles were never lower. Our orcelain gathered from many unit, Salad and Game Sets, delites, Nut Bowls, Tankard Jars, Jardineirs, French os in endless variety. We again desire to call the attention of our Many Friends to our large and varied purchases for the Holiday Season. Prices of which fer like goods were never lower. Our stock consists of China and Porcelain gathered from many climes. Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets, Fruit, Salad and Game Sets, Chop Plates, Fruit and Bread plates, Nut Bowls, Tankard Jugs, Sugar and Cream, Cracker Jars, Jardineirs, French Spittoons, Water Sets and Lamps in endless variety. Huse-Chariton Crockery Co., 130 North Main Street. --- Mrs. James Low is very ill at her home on Curris ave. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have moved from 420' E. River and have gone to housekeeping at 1605 Route ave., where they will be pleased to see their friends. Lawyer W. B. Townsend is very ill from an attack of neuralgia at his home on Palmer ave., and his little daughter Nola is recovering from an attack of tonsilitis. Mother Tumblin was robbed of $45 last week by some one breaking in her house. Mrs. Nettie Washington's residence 622 E 3d caught fire last week and nearly everything destroyed. St. Johns A. M. E. church was well crowded last Thursday in a reception given to Elder J. C. Owens and wife. An excellent program was rendered and an excellent time enjoyed by all. The recruiting of colored men in the Naiinal guard of Colorado Spring was completed last week. Gov. Feabody will be present at the mustering in. The 17 day old baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Dunlap of Colorado Springs was awarded the first prize at the baby showlast week. NEWTON ITEMS. Rev. J. W. Gorden is seriously ill and was not able to fill his pulpit Sunday. Mrs. Frank House has been confined to her home the past week on account of sickness. Frank Childs came up from Wichita to spend a few days with his parents. Frank looks well. The N. U. G. club met with Mrs W. H. Brown last week and was royally entertained by the hostess. A small program being rendered. After which the ladies departed to meet with Mrs. Coleman. The C. M. E. church has closed its revival after having good success. M. F. Jorden is the new barber employed at the Arcade barber shop. He comes from Oklahoma. KELCHNER'S Is the Place For Christmas Meats The Best of Everything in Meats KELCHNER'S MEAT MARKET. 408 E. Douglas Wichita, Kas: —TRY THE— BLUE SEAL CIGAR SOLD EVERYWHERE WOLF'S B Bread and Pastries are wholesome and made in the largest and most up-to-date Bakery in the state. WOLF'S 115 South Main Street C. P. Johnsou, W. R. Johnson Pres. Sec. & Treas. C. P. Johnson Co., Live Stock Commission Merchants Money Always On Hand To Loan To Responsible Parties Your Business Solicited Wichita Stock Yards Phone 406 The place to buy Good Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves at the Lowest Cash Prices 116 East Douglas Ave. PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS, Props. 245-247 North Market St Banner Mills + CUSTOM GRINDING + ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PHOENISCH BROS, PROPS. 622 N. Main St. Phone 530 When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S (102 E. Dondler Ave. 'Phone 857 ROWLEE Hardware Store 823 N. Main St. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses SEE!! CALL AT The ELITE Restaurant When You Want A GOOD MEAL Always The Best, and Cooked Well — MEALS 15cts — C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas. Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Office 703 N. Main St. Tel. 936. GO TO ISRAEL BROS. For Real Estate. F. I.D. Israel. 127 N. Market Dichta. M. B. I GIVE My whole attention to, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Music Boxes, Gramaphones, Piano, players supplies, etc., etc. I can make better prices than ordinary dealers on anything. THOS. SHAW, 132 North Main Street Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. 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 Fancy, Up to Date Job Work. We Invite A Trial. We Guarantee To Please You, Both In Work And Price. You Will Find Us At The Old Reliable Stand At 110 North Main St. Bring Us Your Next Job. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST IF NOT, WHY NOT? IT IS ONLY $1.00. FOR A WHOLE YEAR Delivered. SUBSCRIBETO-DAY W. G. McKee, (S. accessor 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