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4TH JULY 4TH Seventh Anniversary Exercises Of The Wichita Searchligt Odd Fellow Hall Tuesday Night 4th = JULY - 4th A Fine Literary and Musical Program Watch Later Announcements To Control Africa e White Man Is Disputing The Rights of the Africans To Inhabit Africa--Dislikes The American Negro THE SPRINGFIELD RE PUBLICAN. from South Africa to ordinary people here shows encouraging features from the active point of view. But, on the hand, the troubles give the active assurance of the rapid of the black people in man-made independence, a phase of the which does not seem to immei- who are troubled by the "Africa for the Africans" is which is spreading among the Natal and other adjacent Africa, until it has become a blind faintismic, and is makeable both for the British ad- dition, which is sitting on the alive, and for the missionaries, being left in the shade by the big ideas of the blacks, just as are left in the shade by the rise of Japanese independence, certain stage has been passed, former pleasant relations were resumed. It is actually said preposterous blacks in Natal they have got beyond the stage they are content to wear simply cloth, but they want to be better the custom of Europeans, their finery be nothing more old ball dress. The converted who are a testimony to the effec- of the American Board miss- to say nothing of their own character and susceptibility to compulsions, actually support all churches and schools. The missionaries serve as general president of moral and religious and guide the work, but in particular cases the blacks pay educational and religious ex- penses. They feel their dignity. Formerly they were content to be called by their first names when addressed by the whites, and John and Fannie were satisfied. It was good enough for them then. But this demoralizing "Ethiopianism," as it is called by the alarmed whites, has reached the point where first names are too familiar and undignified. The blacks now insist that they must be called "Mr." "Mrs." and "Miss," and the whites, judging by evidence here, are perplexed to judge where this tendency will lead. But the blacks are doing worse than that, proving their incapacity for high civilization, which ought to regard the superior personality of the whites. They actually took to walking on the sidewalks in Durban, just as if they were as good as the whites, and they became so offensive on this account that the government has made a law that blacks shall not be allowed to walk on the sidewalks, but must walk in the streets. Thus do the elevating influences of the whites impress themselves upon their inferior blacks, and give them what is needed to make them truly civilized and docile. The British government actually fears greatly the consequences of this new Etheliopianism. Blacks are not allowed to carry arms at all. Meetings cannot be held without the supervision of a white. The missionaries find that the opposition of the government interferes greatly with the mission work, because, even though the blacks are supporting their own churches and schools, they must not be allowed to hold even religious meetings by themselves, for fear that this growing independence might fan the fanatical flame of Ethiopianism. In some of the cities the blacks are restricted to a certain quarter by law and not allowed to live in other parts. Another thing which the British government has done to hold the blacks in check is to levy a hut tax upon each hut of $15 a year. This is resented by the Zulus. It is an enormously heavy tax. More than this, in order to earn money enough to pay it, the owner must leave his home and go to the city to get work. Plenty of work is to be had, and the white people want it enough to pay well for it, but the blacks do not like to work more than is necessary, and this hut tax is one of the devices of the government to get workers to come into the cities and to help solve the labor problem, which is very serious, in spite of the abundance. This tax is a source of serious dissatisfaction among the blacks. It is said that the race problem in South Africa makes ours here seem to be nothing in comparison. There is a growing feeling on the part of the blacks that they do not want the white people to come in and drive them out of their own country. The proportion of blacks to whites in that part of Africa is 12 to 1, and the whites are looking forward to the future with apprehension. It is not said that the blacks show yet any tendency to rise against the whites, but they are showing more the demand to be treated on an equality, and show more the spirit of manhood and of independence. The situation is very disquieting, and in spite of all that religion and law can do for the elevation of the blacks, there is apprehension that a terrible struggle for race supremacy is coming. From the New York Sun. There is a movement—also described as "Pan-Africanism"—to consolidate the black natives of the British colonies of South Africa and to stimulate in them pride of race and its assertion. "Africa for the Africans" is its watchword. The bitter opposition of the white inhabitants to the movement is expressed by one of them in the Nineteenth Century. This writer attributes the origin of the movement to "American Negroes, whose teaching, If not deliberately seditious, implants in the native mind crude ideas about the brotherhood of man;" for he describes "Ethiopianism" as an importation from the United United States brought over by missionaries—"emissaries" he calls them—of the African Methodist Church as a means of religious propaganda. These missionaries, "saturated with American political ideas," "go up and down the land telling the Kafirs that South Africa is a black man's country and that the blacks must stand up for their rights." For example, he stigmatizes as pestilent and traitorous a remark made by Bishop Turner, a missionary of our Negro Methodists, that "God meant that the Negro Methodists, that "God meant that the Negro shall retain Africa and build up a republic of his own." So strong is this feeling of opposition among the whites that "there are people in South Africa, in Natal and the Transvaal especially, who would bundle out of the country the American Negro, bag and baggage, under a law excluding undesirables." The expulsion of all American Negroes from South Africa was seriously advocated in the Natal Parliament at the last session and "all the Sotuh African Governments are opposed to the presence of the Negro preachers." Even among the Ethiopians of the Transvaal themselves, this authority declares, "quite recently an agitation has sprung up with the object of expelling the American Negro element." He acknowledges, however, that "Ethiopianism" is favored by "the influential native paper Imvo, as well as by other native prints," and that "the tendency of the natives, where it is an upward tendency, is in the direction of equality with and detachment from the white man." Moreover, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the American organization against which he inveighs so bitterly, "is, in point of membership and money, probably stronger than all other Ethiopian churches put together." Is not this a very remarkable situation? The white man would close even Africa., the home of the Negro, against the aspiration of the Negro for political equality. Even Ethiopia must not be Ethiopian. Hartford, Conn., June 4th. The Civil Right bill has passed the Seuate of Connecticut after being explained by Senator Paige it was passed by an unanimous vote without debate. "Every person, who, on account of alienage, race or color, shall subject or cause to be subjected any other person to the deprivation of of any right, privileges or immunities secured or protected by the constitution or laws of this state, or who, on that account, shall deprive any other person from the full and equal enjoyment of the advantages, facilities accommodations, or privileges of any place of public accommodations, amusement ea trsnsportation, subject only to the limitations established by lawand applicable alike to all persons, or who on that account shall discriminate in the prices for the enjoyment of such privileges, shall forfeit and pay to the person injurec thereby double damages to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction within this state. LOST HER LIFE SAVED WHITE CHILD Catherine Lawson a 13 year old colored girl was instantly killep by a street car in Little Rock Ark., last week in saving the life of a little white child of whom she was the nurse. The child saved was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlin proprietors of the Grace Hotel and their little son in the street in front of the hotel when it ran on the street car track almost in front of a moving car. Seeing the danger of the child Miss Lawson rushed to get it which she did, but as she stepped from the tract other car struck her killing instantly. COMMENT ON THE BIBLE "We are told that Adom called his wife's name Eve because it is said that she was the mother of all living, but up to this time there were no human being except Adam and Eve, and she was not the mother of anyone yet. "In fact it could be more properly said that Adam was her mother, because it is said that she was taken from him; then if Adam ftom his sex could be considered Eves father that would make her her father's mother, consexuently her own grandmother. As she was her fathers wife and the mother of all living, she was her own mother: this made her the grandmother of her own children, and her husband's mother-in-law, and being her husbands mother, she was also her own mother-in-law. Adam was hic children's brother. As Adam was Eve's father, she was her childrens sister, and as Adam was brother to Eve's children she was h r husbands sister. "Pretty badly mixed up don't you think? Then just imagine the Bible telling us that Adam and Eve were the first man and woman God made on this earth!" Joel M. Berry in the Diakennr (Iowa) Leader. At the annual session of the New Yorkconference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in New York city recently Booker T. Washington made an address, in the course of which he said: In 1895 there weae 206 lynchings in the South alone; in the last six months there have been only thirteen in the entire country, and in November and April there were none at all. "We do not understand what has been going on these last few months There has been a getting together of the best white and black people. Strong opions have been expressed by the press and the pulpit, and by people inauthority in thestate and community against lynchings. So we are making progress and it is time for the Negro race to look forward to brighter things. The colored people of the United States have made a most wonderful progress along all lines --- since the emancipation proclamation. In every avenue of life they are represented—and their progress is so wonderful that it verges on the eve phenomenal—with such progress to their credit the race has one great thing they must as a race steer clear of and that is—depending too much upon their achievements of yesterday to tide them over today It is well for the race to remember that "the mill will never grind with the water that has passed" and in order to maintain their progress and to add still greater achievements to their credit—they must work as earnestly and as zealously now as ever beforer The race mvst continue the acquisition of property, both real and and personal, they must continue more forcably on all educational lines—they must continue to learn trades, grasp professions and be good citizens. Today is the day of education, merit and fitness and the man black or white, who has the education, the merit and the fitness is the man who will win. In this day of progress in all brnnches of life—no man has time to pour out sympathies upon the heads of humanity and if a man would succeed he must prove his worth. The Colored race today is pitted in the great battle of sharp competition and he who is fitted win and must win on merit and ment alone. In the days of yore the race plean lack of opportunity—which was true—but in these later day with the doors of the public schools standing ajar bidding all to come—with the colleges within the reach of all—and wite opportunities for every man it is a small chance which the race has now to plead "labk of opportunity" while it is an undemable fact the great American race prejudice stands as a bar against the man of color in many instances and in many places—yet instead of this prejudice acting as a discourager it should have the opposite effect and spur the race up to greater grander and more noble acts of manhood womanhood and citizenship. No race ever amounted to much without opposer and the coloreo race is no exception. The race of today holds the destiny of the race of tomorrow and whatever the race of today makes of itself—so will the race of tomorrow be. The perpetutty of the race in the future will lie in the proper instruction of the yoath of today. Batored at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 Norra Marx St. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION @@ STRICTLY IN ADVANCE, ‘Ono Year [ by mail ] ...... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ]...... 75 Three months[ by mail } .-. 500 ONE MONTH oc... 180, Mavertisicg Bates Made Known On Applt cation, NOTICE!! - All matters addresset te THE SEaRcHiicut for publice fon must be signed by the part or parties writing. K ‘All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication fm the current issue. RULES OF THs OFFICE. ‘tat. All Subscriptions must be paid in ‘advance strictly. 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Howard Evangelist or the 5th Episcapal Distrie of b A* MLE. chursh and General Super visor of the Emdeavor League of that district was in Wiebita thi week and wae present at the A- M. E. church Suvdoy. R.v. Howard conducted a series of meetings this week. LITERARY SOCIETY The Tusaunt La Overture Liter. ary Socity met last Wednesday eve at the Tabernacle churc and had a very interesting program, ‘This program for uext ‘Thursday is a¢ ollowing, * 1, Oration H. W, Marshall 2, Mrs Joe Bell and Miss D Bradford. 3, Paper Mrs, J. 8 Martin 4, Ree. Mrs Hattie Love. Mock Trial charge Sam Walker stole a hop weighing 250 pounds from Chas Price, ‘This prowrunces to be very amus ing and interesting. Mrs Thos Cox highly entertaine the @G A club at her home Tuces- day afternoon. The usual monthly program was rendered and each member on program did cretlit to the sceassion Miss Lizzie Anderson of Salin: but for the past term a teacher in the Oklahoma schools was a guest of honor and favored the club with a number of instrumental selections which was very much en- joyed by those present Afterwhicd the hostess served a three course uncheon and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Sandy Puttor June 18th In The Grocery J.ine Your wants need careful at- tention and our store is the place to get it. We handle the best of Fancy and Staple Groceries and our prices are right. Orders given prompt attention. Kernan & Co., 1102E.Douglas —- Pone 357 A Challenge. The Colored Base Ball Team of Wichita bereby ehallenges any col- ered base bal) team in Winfield for amatch game of base ball to be played in Winfield during tye Chatanqua week in Winfield. For details and acceptance of this challenge write. W. N. Miller, 116 N. Main St. SMES DELMONICO | Restaurant MEALS (6c Lunch at All Hours Cold Drinks Good : Meals : Prompt : Service 346 North Main St. | Mrs. Chas. L.. Kiner Prop, Paris City Cleaning Works Kid Gloves and Fine Fabries Cleaned and Repaired. —Ail Werk Guaranteed— 382 North Main st. J. A. Jackson, Prop. ee NOTICE. We call attention of those who may have news items for the StaRcuisour to have tke copy infour office nut -ater than Thursday evening in order to reach pubiicu- tion in our current issue. This ap plies only to Wiebita items other items must be ia our office no! later than Wednesday evening, Please tuke notice. Mr. and Mrs: La#son Finis enter tained in honor of Miss Mable Cox ‘Thursday eve at their home 1704 N, Mosely. The evening was spent in playing whist, Misses Mable Cux, Ssilie Rawle Grace Baker, Meseers Thaddeove Summyit Clif Phelps Ora Taylor Sam Walker Bad Lee Andrew Hall Mcsdames Ida Gordan and W.M Bettis. Ata late hour refreshments were served and all returned to thei homes, A splendid meeting of the Song Service was held at 730 Sunday at the A M, E. church. - The serv. ce highly appreciaten the presence of Rev- J. P Howard who made a’ short address to them ‘The Song Service ¢ ntinues to be very iateresiing. On next Sunday a epecial pro- gram wilbe rendered and all ths recent graduates will take part. Come out at 7p m. FURNISHED ROOMS Torent at a reasonable price Mrs Sherrils 311 W Murdock Rey, R, N. Countee was in the city Sunday and preached av the Tabernacle Baptist church at each of the services. Rev, Countee is not in the very best of health, On aceount of beiug under the care of a doctor he was compelled to leave Sunday night for Kansas City and expects to return to Wiel ita on the Ist of July, Mis Mattie Turner returned Monday from Arkansas City where she spent a week visiting smong friends She wi go to Bliss Okla on the excursionienst leaving Wich ita Saturday eve she will go to Ar- kansas City und join the excursion traiz Sunday morning in Arkansas City, | She reports having a fine time, HOUCK Hardware Store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Locals and Personals plage Se ere ak ee ee oe Read the great Searchlight, , The Race’s standard Bearer GLAAALLAH ALLL AFAL LALISIFAA A ERAA ALS eee —Pay for the Searchitght. | FANCY, neat up-to-date JOB = PRINTING is what we are now pre- geriaeh ss SBT |pacea todo, Patronize your race s | print shop—the SEARCHLIGHT ‘ob QNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. * | Printry—niw faces of type—and good workmanship, Give us : |b ow at your work, The Searchlight is thankfal for see 15 pew subseibers this week, aS Mrs, W. N. Miller entertained Big Rally at A, M.E. obureh|at dinnes Tuesday at 2p. m. Rev, Sunday—(all day) June 2dth. J, P. Howard of Guard Rev. H. W : King and Mrs Nannie Howard. Sunday June Lith iss: children’ Day, Big time at all churches, | Mr and Mrs Walter Gibbs ent 2 Six baths tor $1.00 at the Arcade Barber shop 339 N. Main st. Wm, Dunson is doin niee jod of painting on the house of Mr. G H. Young 703 N. Main, ‘the Searchligho will bold its 7th Anniversary Exercises ut Odd Fell ow Hall Tuosuay might July 4th. Mr ard Mrs Thes Fine will erect a handsome cottage in tue near fut ure. : Remember a Trip trip to New York at Garifield Huli Thursday night June 15th, Go out. Remember the Big Rally at the A, M. E- chuicn Sundap June 25 Com: out all. NE I DO YOU BATHE? 1f you do and want a nice, clean procelain tub, hot and cold water, clean fresh tewéls to_use come to The Arcade Barber Shop 339 North Main Street. Baths 25e—Six fcr $1.00 John E. Lewis, Prop. se EE Pay your honest debts remember you will want credit again. Don't cheat or take advantage of yeur negro newspaper man, | Mr and Mrs, Thomas Glover and Mre, Rawles were the guest of Mrs ‘Lawson Finis for dinuer Sunday, Tae little Juvinile 1odge will meet at3 o'clock Wednesday at their hail and all members are requested Home of the West Lodge No, 2906 G U OO F held avery pleas- ant meeting Tuesday eve Golden Rod Tent will meet Thur day June 15th at 1 p m to cemplete arraingements for the Annual Ser- mon, Mr. and Mre, M J. Dancy is having their house moved nearer the street on North Mosely ave; Jas. Maurice his been on th sick list at his home 119 East Mur- dock for the | ast few days. The Grand Couxt Heriones of Jericho will convene in Argentine Kans June 13th and will hoida three days session there. Several Wichita colored men have expressed their intention of building this summer, Good let the good work go on, The JOB PRESS in the Search light office has been keept busy all thie week, We are ready for more work. Gan wo have your next job? VV WesTean Univers The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West........ DEPARTMENTS: Theoiogical, Gollege, Normal, Sub-Nomy and State Industrial. COURSES: Slassical, College, Preparatory, Normal, 9 Normal, Musical, [ Instrumental and Vocal j, inclucing| piano, oagan and harmony, Drawing [ Fine Arts a Mevhanical], Carpentsy, Printing snd Book-Bindiy. Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Taileg ing, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundey ing, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTARES: Splendid Location, Healthful Climate, Gog Influences and Thorough Teachers, INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements g. fered, write to William T. Vernon, A. M.D PRESIDENT QUINDARO, - - - = KANS. Phones i Office—Bell ** White” 4302 _ Residence—Bell “* West ’ 15 ee se Re nn See a ene oe FANCY, neat up-to-date JOB PRINTING is what we are now pre- pared todo, Patronize your race print shop—the SEARCHLIGHT Job Printry—n:w faces of type—and good workmanship, Give us a tr ow at your work, Mrs, W. N. Miller entertained at dinnes Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. J, P. Howard of Guard Rev. H. W King and Mrs Nannie Howard. Mr and Mrs Walter Gibbs ent? trined Rey. J P Howard Rev H W WN Miller and” wife Wednesday afternoon at their pleasant home 219 w. Sth Mis, Lee Andersou was in the city Monday from a trip to Colum- bus, Baxter Springs and Pittsburg Mice she succeeded in establishing Caluntho Gourka: eres se ee ee ee eee eee USE ee Se IMBODEN’S IMPERIAL Po ——aNp—— BREAKFAST FOOD ———and you will Love good eating —~ AT YOUR GROCFRS IMBODEN MILLING C9, ohooh heb bbls TEE EEEEE EEE EN Mr:, W, M, Dent returned from Tulsa I: T, where rhe has becn conducting a series of meetings. ghe reports splendid progress in her work, Ricnard Heck recieved word of th2 serions lness of his father last Saturday but oh Sunday -he was notifi-d that bis father was beter At thit writing uis father is much improved, PDPSSSSO SSO SOSO SS OOS ISSO GOS OPO POP OO OOP OOOO TO Gardner Coal Co., DEALERS _IN.....- wane OAlLsort Feed and Building Material Office and Yards 1201 te 1245 N. Main St. Old Phone 146 New Phone 184 NOTICE ‘Taberian Temple No 11 and Wionita Tabernacle No 34 will hold a joint Seceion Thursday night June 15th. A} Kaighte and Daughs crs are requested to be present. LAWN SOCIAL ‘There witl bea lawn gocial by the Wichita Tabernaele No 34. at thk residence of Mrs Michard Heck Fiiday night Jane 16.b, Plenty of lected chicken and fi:b, Atie.tion!! Sir Knighte;— The Sir Knghts of Taborian Temple no 11 will mect ia Ocd Fel ow hull (ground flop) for sword drilling at 8 v'clock Thursday night June 15th, Come early. WN Miller Cua. 7 Spring and Summer =Footwear- -To Suit the Purchaser- POOR or RICH BRALTSCH’S 120 East Douglas i Tae B, T, B.S, club will give a musical concert Monday mght at the Odd Fellow hail June 12th- ‘This will be one of the grandest affairs ever witnessed in W.obite Gume one come all. Admission adults 15¢. chi dren 10c | ‘The beard of edacation appointed the following colored men janitors ‘of schools. : | W. E, Whitted is transferred from tne Ewersem school to the Park *chool which is in the nature ofa p-omotion: Jeff S Fauver a! Irvivg eebool and Chas G. Coles a Emereon school. FOR - Bas , CZ CREAM : Call Up OUD NEW PHONE No 1895 : Delivered To Any Part of the City ; Bissantz Ice Cream Co , 215 South Rock Island Ave PROSOSOS SOS OSES OSE EE EE SeSS coeeeeenseeeneeeereelt” WHO SAID FISHING PARTY Any one who has the nervy to speak about a fishing darty aud the backbone t» gct one up ceartainly oughtts get ceedit, There is noti- ‘ang grander thin to go out and f-ed fish once ang a while, Meyer Furniture Go. ———DEALERS IN-——— Furniture, Carpets, Lace Curtains, Lineoleoms, Draper — and Stoves; also Dealers in Second Hand Goods 322 North Main Street — — — — — Wichita, 6m Mrs, J, G. Gaines and hes dought er Mies Winnie Ray are contemp: Jattng a visit to their former home in New York state during the sum mer. It has been more than twenty years since they were at the old homestvad and it goes Without say ing that they will bighly enjoy the trip, pei ag aah Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS Is White As Snow. MYRON A Groceries, Fru and L 815 N- OLDEN'S D Prescriptions ... Drugs of all kinds Your patronage solicited. customer. Our store is Hea 615 Nor G. Stebbins Stebbins --- MYRON A. DEAN Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables and Feed. ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. Stebbins & Rafferty Vehicles, Farm Implements Light Harness, Robes, Etc. 211-213.West Douglas New Phone 1787 ```markdown ``` ICE Furnished ROOMS by the night or week Transit a Specialty Mr. R. Heck, Prop. 244 North Water St. A GRAND TIME R. O. R. Club and the T. O. Club royally entertained Miss Wilson at her home 815 st Saturday night June 2nd minor of graduating from the main High School in the class 465. The evening was spent in an eneile manner iagames, speeches, and musical selos and refresh ads. among the very aggeeable feat-of the evening was the opening press by Mr. D. R. Brown follow Mr. Samuel Walker who in a speech presented Miss Wilson painful and useful set of books recall of the two clubs. Miss Wilson responded in appro- mote remarks accepting the gift of dubs. Local solo by Mr. Robert Floyd and which was much enjoyed. Miss Wilson father of Miss Wilson a few remarks and the even- program was closed with a few kicks by Miss Ida Bowman. She present at this gala affair cities: Sallie Rawles Anna Dun- Nora Hyder, Miss Brown, King, Amelia Thompson ouse Alexander, Eata Floyd miss Jackson, Ida Bowman, Ada wet, Louise Wilson. C. R. Price, Chas Floyd Floyd, Porter Perry, Sam Ora Taylor, Robt Mallory Moore, Martin Brown, Wm. G. L. Scott, Bud Lee, Wilson, Gtis Ruth, Wm. John and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. OTTO WEISS. Agent A. DEAN Fits, Vegetables Feed. MAIN ST 101-Both Phones - 101 TRUE STORE Filled with Care s, Cigars and Tobacco ... + Once a customer, always a adquaters for Colored people. th Main st. R and his mouey are soon parted. The mau who pays out his good money for inferior building material is foolish. Buy the BEST. We sell it. Have you seen the latest building material? It is our Cement Building Stone. The longer it wears, the harder it gets. J. H. TURNER, 537-547 West Douglas Ave. PONCA CITY NEWS Friday eve June 2nd was the rocene af the closing of the colored department of the Public Schools of which the following named graduated from the eight grade were;-- Minnie E. and Willie L. Coteman A fine program was rendered consisting of recitations by Althea and Leslie Bailey, Minnie, Willie and Ralph Colemn, Pearl and Wesly Grizzard, Juria Parker and Cliff ord Flewellyn. The school also rendered some very fine scols and choruses one of which The Forest Glee deserves special mention. An instrumental solo by Miss Minnie Coleman and a paper entitled Men of our race by Willie Coleman was received by the audience. The teacher Miss Olivia Anderson extended her thanks to the scholars and patrons for their kindness to her during the term. Alter this words of encouragement were spoken by Mesdames Jas. J. Olden, the druggist, has a fine soda fountain in his place and is prepared to serve you to any flavor of the best soda water you may wish. W. O. Rafferty Wichita Kan. A FOOL FRISCO SYSTEM And there's pure air, pure water and sun shine on the hill. Just the place for a rest after the long Winter. Its the Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs, Ark. OPERATED BY THE FRISCO SYSTEM Round-trip tickets to Eureka Springs on sale every day in the year. Ask C. W. STRAIN, D P. A. Wichita, Kan. Wichita Trunk Factory Manufacturers Of- All Kinds of Trunks, Valises and Traveling Bags Repair Work A Specialty 507 East Douglas Ave. Denver Hotel and CAFE Private Dining Rooms Down Stairs and Up Stairs Our Special Service Banquets and Parties On Short Notice. . Nice Furnished Rooms J. H. SNOWDEN, Manager Wichita Kansas WANTED: Every one to know that the SEARCHLIGHT has a new installment of type and is now ready to do all kinds of fancy up-to-date job work. Give us a call. WELLINGTON NOTES Mr. Homer Roberts has sold his stock of electric supplies to A. Fetters and son and is now employed in Muskogee I. T. S. Teal the barber made his wife the present of a fine piano for a birthday present. The W. O. M. met with Miss Mary Jordan last Wednesday after noon. The evening was spent in sewing club lessons and social chat After a dainty lunch war served the ladies adjourned to meet with the Misses Hall 923 N. G. st Mrs. Tobe Works wife of a successful farmer of Dalton visited friends in Wellington Wednesday The A. M E Sunday School is preparing a fine program for Children's day. Mr. S Teal met up with a very painful acciden Sunday morning while cutting kindling he stepped back upon a nail At thss writing he is much better Mr. F. Delouche lefs Tuesday morning for Winfield. Mr. John Oldham is remodling his house and when completed it will be one of the finest homes in the city. M's Rush Greer is reported much improved. Mrs Sumner Brewer and brother will visit friends and relatives in Arkansas City Sunday. Mrs Harris of Winfield spent Tuesday in visiting Nesdames H. Coney T. J. Jordan and other friends There will be cottage prayer metting Wednesday eve at the home of Mrs T. M. Robert. Indian - Cowboy Exhibition and Bufflao Chase AT BLISS, Okla. Sunday, June 11th. VIA... SANTA FE ROUTE A HISTORY-MAKING EVENT Designed to mark the passing orative of the dissolution of the Ponca and Otoe T 2500 Indian Dan 250 COWBOYS—BRONCO D ROUND UP OF 5000 CAT Among those who will partici The interpid horsewoman medal for roping and tying. Old Time Buffalo Chase—Larg An Easy Trip to Make—Spec Arrives at BLISS at 11:10 a m 5 p.m. Reaches Wichita at 9:15 to mark the passing of the Cowboy and commemorate the dissolution of the tribal relations among the Ponca and Otoe Tribes of Indians 1000 Indian Dances and Sports BOYS—BRONCO BUSTING and PASTIMES UP OF 5000 CATTLE—ROPING CONTEST se who will participate: Miss Lucile Mulhall. Herpid horsewoman and winner of the championship and tying. buffalo Chase—Largest herd in existence. ship to Make—Special Train Leaves at 7:50 a.m. BLISS at 11:10 a.m. Returning leaves Bliss ches Wichita at 9:15 p.m Designed to mark the passing of the Cowboy and commemorative of the dissolution of the tribal relations among the Ponca and Otoe Tribes of Indians 2500 Indian Dances and Sports 250 COWBOYS—BRONCO BUSTING and PASTIMES ROUND UP OF 5000 CATTLE—ROPING CONTEST Among those who will participate: Miss Lucile Mulhall. The interpid horsewoman and winner of the champion medal for roping and tying. Old Time Buffalo Chase—Largest herd in existence. An Easy Trip to Make—Special Train Leaves at 7:50 a m Arrives at BLISS at 11:10 a m. Returning leaves Bliss at 5 p.m. Reaches Wichita at 9:15 p.m All Particulars at the Depot L. R. Delaney, Agent Best Laundry In The City Phone 233 RELOVER & SONS. Press W. M. Dunson Painter and Paper Hanger Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable Office 517 N. Main St Phone 9 3 6 New Sleeping Car Commencing May 1st., the MoPac. will put in operation a new sleeping car line between Denver, Colo., and Little Rock. Ark. The Throughcar for Denver will leave Wichita every day at 8:15 p. m., arriving at 12:00 Noon, next day. The car for Little Rock will leave Wichita at 11:25 a. m., and arrive at Little Rock at 6:15 a. m., next day. The last mentioned car will connect at Little Rock, immediately, with train at Hot Springs, arriving there at 8:00 a. m. This is the best sleeping car service, operated through Wichita, to Denver and Little Rock, making the most comfortable connection for Hot Springs. It will especially accommodate invalids and convalesents who desire to go either to Colorado or Arkansas 'To The C This phrase has come to m day performance—people tra east and California as unconce Rock Island transcontinental fortable, economical and grate the East and West on their int a day. In fact, they are open the Rock Island rails via both distance. Via El Paso, through New via Colorado and Salt Lake C way has its points of advantage and return the other. Special excursion rates in effect on Excursion tickets to Portland on sale e Our folder "Aeross the Continent in tion about rates, sent promptly upon r The Coast' Please has come to mean a very common, ever- performance—people travel to and fro between the california as unconquered as you please. Island transcontinental Tourist Sleepers (so con- economical and gratifying to the traveler) ler- ned West on their interesting trips several time- fact, they are operated over two routes and o- n land rails via both routes for a good share of the Paso, through New Mexico—the Southern route Olo and Salt Lake City—The Scenic route. Eas- y points of advantage: a good plan to go one way the other. Cursion rates in effect on numerous datos during summer months to Portland on sale every day. "Aeross the Continent in a Tourist Sleeper," with full informa- tions, sent promptly upon request. 'To The Coast' This phrase has come to mean a very common, everyday performance—people travel to and fro between the east and California as unconceruedly as you please. Rock Island transcontinental Tourist Sleepers (so comfortable, economical and gratifying to the traveler) serve the East and West on their interesting trips several times a day. In fact, they are operated over two routes and on the Rock Island rails via both routes for a good share of the distance. Via El Paso, through New Mexico=the Southern route; via Colorado and Salt Lake City—The Scenic route. Each way has its points of advantage: a good plan to go one way and return the other. Special excursion rates in effect on numerous datos during summer months. Excursion tickets to Portland on sale every day. Our folder "Aeross the Continent in a Tourist Sleeper," with full information about rates, sent promptly upon request. C. E. BASCOM, C. P. A. WICHITA, KANSAS. J. A. STEWART, GEN'L AGENT. KANSAS CITY. --- PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Rock Island System of the Cowboy and commem- the tribal relations among the ribes of Indians aces and Sports BUSTING and PASTIMES CLE—ROPING CONTEST date: Miss Lucile Mulhall. and winner of the champion nest herd in existence. Train Leaves at 7:50 a m Returning leaves Bliss at p m NEWLON NEWS Mrs. Ida Clark - daughter Irma and nephew Ulna Johnson spent Friday i the city the guest of Mrs John Anderson and daughter Callie They left Friday eve reporting a pleasant time. Miss Nora Hyder of Wichita Ks is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. George Johnson. She reports the young people of Newton roya entertainers. Mr. Marion Fowler of Wichita spent Sunday and evening in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John son and sister Miss Hyder. The N. U. G. club held its fourth annual banquet Wednesday night at the Masonic hall. A grand program was rendered and many guest were present. After the program was rendered an excellent four course supper was served and the guest left reporting the the club to be royal entertainers. Mr George Mecklid$^2$ of this city made a flying trip to Wichita Sunday. Mrs, Lee Anderson who has been in Wichita has returned home. Messers Bibb, Coleman and Earnest Parks of Ft. Scott Kans. closed a very successful School term. Mr. Geo. E. Collins of Omaha Neb. died at the home of his sister Mrs. BelleBibbs Monday morning at three o'clock. The funeral was Coast' clean a very common, every- level to and fro between the furriedly as you please. Real Tourist Sleepers (so com- fying to the traveler) lerve pressing trips several times tated over two routes and on routes for a good share of the Mexico=the Southern route; City—The Scenic route. Each : a good plan to go one way numerons datos during summer months. every day. a Tourist Sleeper," with full informa- queat. --- ```markdown ``` held from the first Methodist church Rev Bat-s of Arkausas officiating assisted by Adams of Newkirk Okla Mr. E. Collins of Leavenworth attended the funeral of his brother Saturday June 3rd. The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coleman was the scene of a delightful surprise party given in honor of Miss Olivia Anderson. The evening was spent in music, games and pleasant conversation, afterwhich a dainty lunch was served. Those present were:— Misses Parker, Curtis, Anderson Washington, Simon, Coleman Messers Bibb, 'Havial, Coleman Abner and Clifford Flewellyn and Willie and Ralph Coieman. Mesdame Bailey, Bibb, Simon Durvin, Washington, Scott, Maxwell, Flewellyn, and Coleman. WINFIELD NEWS The Xray Club gave Annual closing number of the season at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Jno. W. 306 E. 12th. The club consists of ten members and were about twenty guest present. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Lunch was served by Misses Ada Covington' Beachie Nichols, Nora Campbell, Ninnie Brown under the direction of Mrs. Jno Nichols. Those who delighted in the light fantastic touch were pleased to their hearts content. Miss Omega Nichols presided at the punch bowl. Mr. Clemens a brother of Pete Clemens came in from the north to visit his been sick. J. W. Jackson has returned from Oklahoma and reports his sister better. Pete Clemes who has been quite sick with fever is better now. Miss Daisy Bradford of Wichita who has been the guest of Mrs Woods has returned to her home in that city. Mrs. Dave Johnson and little son has returned from a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lutcher of Wellington. Till Thomas of Arkansas City spent Sunday in our city the guest Tremanie Woods. Chas Owens, L. Locie and M. Banks were up from Youkers a few days ago. Tom Russ of Wichita came down to see his father Pete Clemens who has been very sick. Miss Geetrude North spent Sunday in Wichita. Mr. Geo. Smothers and daughter Miss Hattie were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nichols sunday. Miss Calhoun of Texas arrived in the city last week and will make this her future home with her sister Mrs. Wells. Rev. Harris of the A M. E. church gave a successful rally at that church Sunday. Rev. Bates and his congregation of Arkansas City assisted. The new organized choir furnished the music for the day. Several ladies are prepairng to present a comedy drama in three acts entitled "A Trip to New Yerk" at Garfield hall on Thursday night June 15th. This is a splenpid play ann all who avail themselves of the opportunity to see it at Garfield Hall will be highly pleased. Remember the date. W. S. HENRION DRUGGIST 501 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. JOB PRINTING of all kinds is done by the Searchlight—Conceup and let us show you our new samples of fancy goods in the print line. BARGAIN FRIDAY On my recent trip to the eastern market I found that on account of the backward season the market was full of light weight merchandise ready to be turned into cash at a sacrifice. The following prices will give you an idea of the many bargains we have owing to the above condition. Men's Fine Underwear in French Balbriggan and Lisle in plain and fancy colors; regular 50c garmen?s for..... 35c Men's 20c and 25c Fancy Hose for ..... 124c Men's Fine All Wool Pants neat stripes, worth $2.50 for $1.50 Men's Fine All Wool Two-Piece Suits, worth $10. for $6.95 Men's All Wool Two-Piece Suits, worth $7.50 for ..... $4.95 Boys' Wash Suits, age 3 to 10 years, worth to 75c for ..... 43c Boys' 25c Wash Pants, for ..... 19c Boys' Fine All Wool Two-Piece Suits age 4 to 16 for..... $1.95 Boys' 50c Balbriggan Underwear for ..... 29c Men's $1.50 Khaki Pants, for ..... $1. Children's $5. Milan Straw Hats ..... $3.50 Children's 25c and 35c Union Suits, for..... 15c Don't Worry { F. S. HUNT, Mgr. } Watch Us Grow Let us try your next order DOG HEARING A GRAMMOPHONE Columbia X P Records 25c Songs, Band, Or Almost Anything You W Sold On Ea Eberhart -Corner Douglas a Andrew Lang Columbia X P Records 25c Edison Gold Mold 35c Songs, Band, Orchestra, Talking. Almost Anything You Would Care To Listen To— Sold On Easy Payments Eberhardt & Hays -Corner Douglas and Emporia Avenues- Andrew Lang writes as follows regarding Dr. Ossler's remark that men are comparatively useless after forty years: "I fancy that Titian, at 70, had nothing to fear from the competition of any of our young portrait painters. Mr. Watts in his day was probably the best of our painters long after he was 70. In poetry, Sophocles wrote the 'Oedipus Coloneus' in extreme old age, and it has for many centuries outlived the forgotten works of the younger dramatists who were carrying off the prizes in the dramatic competitions. Tennyson, when about 80, wrote 'Crossing the Bar'; and Pindar, when as old, wrote, I am informed, a deathless lyric, which, alas! I have never perused. Milton can have been no young fellow when he finished 'Paradise Lost.' In fiction Scott turned novelist after he was 40, and could have gone on delightfully as long as he had health. He knew too much of books and life to write himself out. There is a lady novelist among us who though the remark is ungallant. Horse Eager for Company Tom and Jerry are sixteen-year-old horses owned by a Jersey City lawyer who has a farm at New Brunswick, N. J. They are greatly attached to each other and are apparently miserable unless together. Jerry has been blind for several years and Tom has appointed himself his mate's guardian. They occupy adjoining stalls and spend hours rubbing noses. For a long time after Jerry lost his sight the stableman found the blind horse in his companion's stall every morning. He couldn't understand how he managed to untie the halter, and told his employer that he guessed somebody was playing pranks in the stable. But the pranks continued so long that he was directed to solve the mystery. He hid in the hay, where he could get a full view of Tom and Jerry in their stalls, and waited developments. ER'S VOICE" Edison Gold Mold 35c Hestra, Talking. Would Care To Listen To— Easy Payments dt & Hays and Emporia Avenues— Refutes Osler certainly is not under 40, and who seems to improve in her art and advance in public favor as years roll on. "As to science, Helmholtz, I understand, took it up when 'you would look at him often before you took him for a chicken.' Mr. Darwin was not under 40 when he wrote the 'Origin of Species.' Mr. Huxley never grew old, and Lord Kelvin disproves the dictum of the American philosopher. In history, Carlyle had well passed the fatal age when he gave birth to his 'Frederick the Great,' one of the most delightful books in the world. "Horace Walpole never fell off as a letter writer, though he did 'fall in love very late in the day; and John Knox (who also fell in love) was far over 40 when he wrote his entertaining 'History of the Reformation.' Froude's writing, to the last, was exactly as good as ever; and so one could go on with instances to prove that there is more blood in the old man than our American philosopher thinks." They came at a late hour. Tom shoved his nose over into Jerry's stall and whinnied. Jerry poked his nose close up to Tom's ear, and the man in the hay was almost certain that he saw the horse with the good eyes smile. Then Tom turned his head around and looked all over the stables as if to learn if the coast was clear. A moment later he was tugging away with his teeth, and he didn't stop until his team mate was free. Old Jerry slowly backed out of his stall and crowded in alongside Tom, who greeted him with an unmistakable neigh of delight. This trick was repeated night after night, and now the horses spend half their time in Tom's stall. The sorrels have been pensioned off and are living in ease and luxury on the farm, as a reward for faithful service.—New York Sun. State of Kansas, Sedgwick County, ss. In the District Court, 18th Judicial triet. Emma Maxey, Plaintiff. vs. Frank Maxey, Defendant. NOTICE. The said defendant is hereby notified that he has been sued in the district court by the said plaintiff for divorce and unless he, the said defendant, shall be and appear in said court, on or before the 22nd day of July, A. D. 1905, and then and there plead, answer or demur to plaintiff's petition therein filed, a decree will be entered pro confesso against him for a divorce and for the custody of the minor child in accordance with the prayer of said petition. J. C. MILTON, Attorney for Plaintiff. State of Kansas, Sedgwick County, ss. In the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas. You, the defendant, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled Court in the above entitled action, by Effie Amy, plaintiff in said action, and that said plaintiff has filed her petition in the District Court of the County of Sedgwick in the State of Kansas, against you and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of July, A. D. 1905, said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accordingly of the following nature, to-wit: for a divorce absolute, and for the costs-of this action. Dated and first publication, this 10th day of June, A. D. 1905. By J. C. MILTON, Plaintiff's Attorney. Acid plus salt makes life, according to Prof. Loeb. But you have to know the recipe. Henry James says the American girl is elusive. Not if the boy comes with theater tickets. The Berliners are playing poker to beat the band. Another American invasion, no doubt. Commander Peary has a $100,000 ship, and hopes he is a man of the proper figure to sail it. Counting the four-legged variety only, the census bureau found in this country 47,329,517 hogs. Massachusetts now proposes to tax cats. This bill should include the sort that play in our back yard. Unfortunately for Sir Thomas, the British cannot build yachts as well as they can play checkers. The New York Evening Post confesses to atrabiliarity. Only those have it who own dictionaries. Two New York detectives are rumored to have "spurned bribes." Evidently misprint for "urned." Chicago has a whistling choir. How does the tenor ever resist the temptation, when the soprano puckers? It now costs $82,500 to get into the New York Stock Exchange. Often costs more than that to get out again. President Roosevelt might find quite a number of "$100,000 men" if he were to take them at the estimate of their wives. The New York World says "paint is a sure sign of prosperity." But so many girls will put out the sign, regardless. French undertakers prey on dead Americans. Well, unlike hotel keepers and others, they have no chance at live ones. King Edward has given up the white vest habit, and this country may now be expected to hew to his clothes line. Men's pockets are to be made deeper and wider this season. This looks like a neat stroke of sarcasm on the part of the tailors. An Alabama editor has been appointed convict inspector in that state. Glad to see the profession recognized on any terms. Lillie Devereux Blake has discovered that it was a quince instead of an apple which Eve gave Adam. No wonder trouble followed. Customs officials might find difficulty in proving that frogs' legs are "a nonessential article." They are certainly essential to the frogs. The princess who has been selected for King Alfonso is several months older than he, and the records can't be doctored. Being a princess has drawbacks, too. Thirty-two babies were born in two days to families of working men employed at the Carnegie steel plant at Homestead, Pa. The stork was working over time. An English actress has recently made $500,000 speculating in stocks. She says she did it all without the aid of "tips." Moral: Always beware of "tips" on stocks. New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St L. S. NAFTZGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE) Cashier Fourth National Bank United States Depository Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $50,000.00 Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, K. L, Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. McLean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftzger, E. H. Middlekauff, O. Z. 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Farish in his "Gold Hunters of California." Hayes with his command, had been out scouting. On his return he made no report to Gen. Scott, who sent for him. Gen. Scot was a veritable martinet in enforcing military discipline. After Hayes was seated in the commander's headquarters, Scott said: "Col. Hayes, I have received no report of your expedition against the padre." "I did not think it worth while," said Hayes. "Every officer of the army is required to make a full report of everything to his superior officer. Please make your report verbally." Hayes began by saying that he struck the padre's trail on a certain day, followed it for two days and on the third day, while his command was resting at noon and taking their siesta, the old padre came down on them. The "boys" gathered themselves together and whipped the Mexicans off, killing quite a number of the padre's command. His own loss was insignificant, one killed and three wounded. "Surprised you, eh?" queried Scott. 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People who lose their heads are compelled to toil with their hands and exist through force of habit. To Launder Delicate Muslins Many muslin dresses may be successfully laundered at home, which, if put in the ordinary wash, would be hopelessly ruined. Wash quickly through warm Ivory Soap suds; rinse, dip in rice water, and dry in doors, as the air will frequently fade delicate colors, iron with a moderately hot iron.—Eleanor R. Parker. Very few people look at more than one side of life and they make that side unrecognizable by influence which cannot be explained. Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz. for 10 cents. "GOOD MEN" IN DEMAND. Always Room at the Front for Faith ful Workers There was a man in town the other day who formerly worked in Atchison for $100 a month, says the Atchison Globe. He now receives a salary of $10,000 a year, and he doesn't work as hard as he did when he lived in Atchison. This man is no great genius; he is simply a "good man," and there are thousands of such. Being a "good man" means that a man is industrious, loyal, intelligent and well-behaved. It is easier to be a "good man" than it is to be a bad one. There is a scarcity of "good men," and those who are patient and work away the best they can are always recognized and substantially rewarded. The man who never does his share, who is willing to impose on his office or shop associates, nevens comes to the front. The point we desire to emphasize is that it is easier to be a "good man" than it is to be a bad one. You must live, so why not live in the easiest way? The easiest way is to be a "good man." That is to do your work faithfully, intelligently and honestly and treat yourself and others right. Thought She Couldn't Live. Moravia, N. Y., June 5.—Mr. Benjamin Wilson, a highly respected resident of this place, came very near losing his wife and now that she is cured and restored to good health his gratitude knows no bounds. He says: "My wife has suffered everything with Sugar Diabetes. She has been sick four years. She doctored with two good doctors but kept growing worse. The doctors said she could not live. She failed from 200 pounds down to 130 pounds. This was her weight when she began to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, and now she weighs 190, is well and feeling stronger every day. "She used to have rheumatism so bad that it would raise great bumps all over her body and this is all gone too." "Dodd's Kidney Pills are a God-send to those who suffer as my wife did. They are all that saved her. We can't praise them enough." Telephones in Berlin. Berlin has 86,000 telephone connections. RED CROSS BALL BLUE used every washday will make your clothes white as snow and as beautiful as when new. The most competent housekeeper 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 package Sc. JUDGE BROWNWOULD SETTLE, Invited Guest Had No Use for the Bill of Fare. Judge Brown, whose boyhood home was in a small New England village, had the reputation of being a very kind-hearted man. He was always glad to see his old friends, no matter how rustic they might seem. On one occasion the judge had some legal business in the capital of his native state, and there met an old farmer from his birthplace, who was taking an unwonted holiday and looked rather bewildered. The judge invited the old man to dine with him at the hotel. When the farmer took his seat at the table one of the waiters laid a bill of fare before him. The old man looked at it, and then facing round to look the waiter squarely in the face he said, in a tone that rang through the dining room:: "No need to gimme that, young feller. Judge Brown callates to settle my bill. He came from our town, an' I know his ways." How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hail's Cairn Care F J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheoney him for 15 years, and have him perfectly laborable all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDEN, KENNEDY & MARVN, Wholesale Drugs, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, bestimonas and feces. Price 3 cedar per bottle. Sold by all Drugs. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. It is almost as hard to hide what we think as to cover up wrongs. USE THE FAMOUS Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz, package 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Thoughts that fear action are not without influence. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. Selfishness would be all right if it could be applied to ourselves. The Best Results in Starching can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. more for same money—no cooking required. The things we do today should be an inspiration tomorrow. Catarrh of the Bladder and Kidney Trouble absolutely cured by Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. World famous for over 20 years. $1 a bottle. Diversion of mind is a great soother of pain. Mrs. Winklow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays famous cures wind colic. $2 a bottle. Sensational Journalism. "Ma foi!!" said the traveler, who was reading a New York paper. "An officeholder has his head cut off and still he threatens revenge at ze polls! If ze Americans will believe zat, zey will believe anything!" Try One Package. If "Defiance Starch" does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does you get one-third more for the starch than for the flour, fraction, and will not stick to the iron. Fireproof Stuff. A man in New Jersey has invented a pipe made from asbestos, flour paste and condensed milk. It is said to be a good smoker and the flavor of the milk should give a rare and delicate taste to any Connecticut tobacco that is used in the pipe. DETECTIVE WORK—Established 15 years. 8,000 Secret Men—more being added every day, American Detective Association, Indianapolis, Ind. Nothing New For Him. "Wha'sall thish talk 'bout movin' shidewalks 'n N'York?'" inquired Lushy Larry as he held up a corner of the county building. "Thas nothin' new. I've been travelin' on movin' shidewalks 'fr twenty years." Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Charles H. Flutcher. In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Time Limit cn Orators. A man who has anything interesting and edifying to say ought to be able to deliver his message to the public in twenty minutes. There are few orators who are worth listening to for more than one-third of an hour. Unfortunately, there are many public speakers who think otherwise.—Baltimore Sun. RED CRO used every washday will make your clothes country use Red Cross Ball Blue and no other. High morals in life cannot be attained by selfish thoughts. Sensible Housekeepers will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. Those who are satisfied with themselves have little to be proud of. m Chill Cu ney refunded by your m "STAR BRAND SHOES ARE BETTER" "OUR FAMILY" SHOES "OUR FAMILY" SHOES Will fit every foot in your family, and the price will please you as well. They are made of best leather for long wear; have style and snap. Ask your dealer to show you the "Family" line. If he does not handle it write to us direct and we will see that you are supplied. ROBERTS. JOHNSON & RAND SHOE CO. ST. LOUIS LEWIS'SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5¢ CIGAR ANNUAL SALE 7,000,000 Dealer supplied by their jobber, or direct from Frank P. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, IL THE DEAD FRIEND EXHIBITED Announcement of Undertaker Rather Out of Place. My father was a member for several years of the New Hampshire and Vermont Methodist Episcopal conferences, says a writer in the Boston Herald. In common with all country pastors, he had some laughable experiences, and he never failed to see the point in each one. At one time he was called to attend the funeral of a man who had been well known and highly respected by his townspeople. 'Twas a delightful summer day, and the attendance of friends was large and crowded the small farmhouse so it was decided to place the casket in the front yard. The undertaker was a man of good intentions, but not gifted in speech, and when the time came for the friends to view the remains he electrified the officiating clergyman and some others by extending the invitation in this manner: "The house being small, our dead friend will be exhibited outdoors." Brother Whips Sister's Beau. Glovanni Robena, a Genesee who climbed to the roof of his sweetheart's house to speak to her, fell half way through the tiles and remained jammed there till morning. When he was soaked with cold water and horsewhipped by the girl's brother. Every housekeeper should know that if they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use they will save not only time, because if never sticks to the iron, but because each package contains 16 oz.—one full pound—while all other Cold Water Starches are put up in ¾-pound packages, and the price is the same, 10 cents. Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals. If your grocery tries to sell you a 12-oz. package it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 oz." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. We all know more than we will ever be able to find out. "STAR BRAND JRCS "OUR ST "OUR FAM Will fit every foot in your family, and the pr best leather for long wear have style and sn line. If he does not handle it write to us d ROBERTS, JOHNSON THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COSS BAL white as snow and as beautiful as when new. er. Just try it once and you will see the differ LEWIS'S STRAIGHT 5¢ CIGAR ANNUAL SALE 7.00 Deniers supplied by their jobber, or direct INTERESTINGLETTER Ms. Sarah Kellogg of Denver, Color Bearer of the Woman's Belief Corps, Sends Thaps to Mrs. Pinkham. The following letter was written by Mrs. Kellogg, of 1628 Lincoln Ave., Denver, Colo., to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., Dear Mrs. Pinkham: The following letter was written by Mrs. Kellogg, of 1638 Lincoln Ave., Denver, Colo., to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "For five years I was troubled with a tumor, which kept growing, causing me intense agony and great mental depression. I was unable to attend to my house work, and life became a burden to me. I was confined, lost my appetite, my courage and all hope. "I could not bear to think of an operation, and in my distress Ierved every remedy which I thought would be of any use to me, and reading of the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to sick women decided to give it a trial. I felt so discouraged that I had little hope of recovery, and when I began to feel better the second security thought it only meant temporary relief, but to great surprise I found that I kept gaining, while the tumor lessened in size. "The Compound continued to build up my general health and the tumor seemed to be absorbed, until, in seven months, the tumor was gone. I well wish that so thankful for my recovery that I ask you to publish my letter in newspapers, so other women may know of the wonderful curative powers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." When women are troubled with irregular or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, flatulence, general debility, indigestion and nervous prostration, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. Health is too valuable to risk in experiments with unknown and untreated medicines or methods of treatment. Remember that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing women, and don't allow any druggist to sell you anything else in its place. AND SHOES ARE BETTER" OUR FAMILY" HOES FAMILY" SHOES price will please you as well. They are made of cap. Ask your dealer to show you the "Family" direct and we will see that you are supplied. RAND SHOE CO. ST. LOUIS Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts are a delight to the refined woman everywhere. In order to get this result see that the material is good, that it is cut in the latest fashion and use Defiance Starch in the laundry. All three things are important, but the last is absolutely necessary. No matter how fine the material or how daintily made, bad starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the clothes. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes nor cause them to crack. It sells at 10c a sixteen ounce package everywhere. Other starches, much inferior, sell at 10c for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. LL BLUE The most competent housekeepers in the frence. All grocers sell it. Large package 5c. SINGLE BINDER 00.000 from Frank P. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, IL. Just Discrimination in Railway Rates. All railroad men qualified to speak on the subject in a responsible way are likely to agree with President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway when he says: "There is no division of opinion as to the desirability of stopping all secret or unjustly discriminatory devices and practises of whatsoever character." Mr. Spencer, in speaking of "unjustly discriminatory" rates and devices, makes a distinction which is at once apparent to common sense. There may be discrimination in freight rates which is just, reasonable and imperatively required by the complex commercial and geographical conditions with which expert rate makers have to deal. To abolish such open and honest discrimination might paralyze the industries of cities, states and whole sections of our national territory. This distinction between just and unjust discrimination is clearly recognized in the conclusions of the International Railway Congress, published yesterday: "Tariffs should be based on commercial principles, taking into account the commercial value of the bearer upon commercial value of the receiver rendered. With the reservation that rates shall be charged without arbitrary discrimination, all bearers alike like conditions, the making of rates should as far as possible have all the elasticity necessary to permit the development results to the public and to the railroads themselves." The present proposal is, as Mr. Walker D. Hines of Louisville showed in his remarkable testimony the other day before the Senate Committee at Washington, to crystallize flexible and justly discriminatory rates into fixed government rates which cannot be changed except by the intervention of some government tribunal, and by this very process to increase "the temptation to depart from the published rate and the lawful rate in order to meet some overpowering and urgent commercial condition."—New York Sun. Those who go through life with out opening gates to new channels derive little pleasure from living. MILK CRUST ON BABY. Lost All His Hair—Scratched Till Blood Ran—Grateful Mother Tells of His Cure by Cuticura for 75c. "When our baby boy was three months old he had the milk crust very badly on his head, so that all the hair came out, and it itched so bad he would scratch until the blood ran. I got a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. I applied the Cuticura and put a thin cap on his head, and before I had used half of the box it was entirely cured, his hair commenced to grow out nicely again, and he has had no return of the trouble. (Signed) Mrs. H. P. Holmes, Aslound. Or." Irish Alphabet. The Irish language has only eighteen letters. Some times each letter is written separately and not joined together. The chief difficulty in learning Irish is that there are inumerable abbreviations for words and phrases. The Irish language is non-phonetic, the words rarely being a key to the correct pronunciation. Many geniuses may be living who have failed to develop a certain talent or art which would make their greatness known. HER WEAKNESS GONE HER WEAKNESS GONE HOT FLASHES AND SINKING SPELLS CONQUERED AT LAST. Mrs. Murphy Tells Her Fellow-Sufferers How She Got Rid of Serious Troubles by Simple Home Treatment. "I had been bothered for several years," said Mrs. Murphy, "by stomach disorder, and finally I became very weak and nervous. Flashes of heat would pass over me, and I would feel as if I was sinking down. At such times I could not do any household work, but would have to lie down, and afterwards I would have very trying nervous spells." "Didn't you have a doctor?" she was asked. "Yes, I consulted several doctors but my health did not improve. One day a friend asked me why I did not try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. She assured me that they had proved of the greatest benefit in the case of her daughter. In fact, she praised them so enthusiastically that my husband got me a box." "And what was the result?" "Before I had taken half of the first box my condition was greatly improved. The quickness with which they reached and relieved all my troubles was really surprising. After I had used only three boxes I had no more heat-flashes or weak spells. Thanks to them, I have become a well woman." Mrs. Mary D. Murphy lives at No, 1003 Force street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, the remedy which she found so satisfactory, furnish directly to the blood the elements that give vigor to every tissue of the body. They can be depended on to revive failing strength, and to banish nervousness. Their tonic properties are absolutely unsurpassed. As soon as there is drag, or dizziness, or pallor, or poor circulation, or disordered digestion, or restlessness, or pains, or irregularities of any kind these famous pills should be used. They have cured the most obstinate cases of anemia, dyspepsia, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous prostration and even partial paralysis. If you desire information specially suited to your own case write directly to the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N.Y. Every woman should have a copy of Dr. Williams' "Plain Talks to Women." which will be mailed free to any address on request. Any drungeist can supply the pills. THE SEARCHLIGHT Wichita, Kansas, Saturday June 10, 05 Mr. Carnegie says nothing about pensions for newspaper men, but hope is not dead. We still are puzzled to know how Prof. Arnold discovered that most women's knees are ugly. Never kick a man when he is down. And try never to let a man kick you when you are standing up. Even if baby Prince Humbert's nose is put out of joint, he will still be heir apparent to the throne of Italy. A Philadelphia jury fixes the value of a kiss at $100. Ice cream is much cheaper than a Philadelphia kiss. Comptroller Ridgely advises bank cashiers not to speculate. This advice might be good for most other people, too. The fact that alcohol is used in the manufacture of smokeless powder is another argument as to its perniciousness. Since the United States supreme court has decided that dealing in futures isn't gambling, marriage can't be, either. A New York lady dropped $8,550 in a solid lump somewhere on Broadway a day or two ago. Style of game not mentioned. It is well, perhaps, to serve notice on anybody whom it may concern that the public will draw the line at a Nan Patterson cigar. They say George Gould begins to look, speak, act and be a Sphinx like his father. But he never had to scratch for the first $100, as his father did. A New York man spent $80,000 on wine and $20,000 on women in one year. It is feared that, whatever his capacity, he did not get all his money's worth. A Kansas City man has been fined for saying "darn" to a policeman. Kansas City has been doing all kinds of things recently to attract public attention. A Chicago judge has decided that milliner is an artist. That may explain why she is able to draw a man's salary for four weeks after finishing a bonnet. King Edward has inaugurated a new fashion, that of keeping the right hand gloved. It is to be hoped that Edward will come out this year in a 50-cent straw hat. Miss Mae Wood threatens to publish the love letters which she claims to have received from Platt. Let him who never wrote love letters be the first to egg her on. Some Massachusetts preachers are attending a class in farming, and an urgent need of a few expressive but blameless words for use upon barking the shin is announced. Lord Charles Beresford wants Great Britain and the United States to have one flag. All right. Hurrah! We're willing, if Mr. Bull likes the Stars and Stripes.—Chicago Post. The Kansas supreme court declares that whisky is not property, but old John Barleycorn, although a little groggy at times, has never yet received his knockout blow. It may be true, of course, that shortcake can be made of other things than strawberries, but it will be noticed that none of our best poets shed the glory of their genius over any other kind. The Boston Globe mentions the fact that women have given valuable service as census enumerators. It might have added that they got a good deal of enjoyment out of it, too—Kansas City Journal. Up to date, Marie Corelli is about the only one who has hinted at a stain on Mr. Carnegie's money. And it is open to Mr. Carnegie to retort that his money is at all events sweeter than Miss Corelli's temper. A California man claims to have perfected an invention which will enable people to travel 200 miles an hour. What the world really needs is an invention that will keep things from getting on the track. There doesn't seem to be much use in working to acquire millions. Even men bright enough to succeed at it can find nothing better to do with the millions when they have got them than to give them away again. Pugilist Jeffries, throwing aside his fighting gloves forever because his wife wants him to, naturally wins the admiration and approval of all women. But why, O why, did he spoil it all by adding, "Besides, boxing doesn't pay." Boston is now wondering whether it was for a joke that its oracle published the account of the finding of a dinosaur of the upper Jurassic period among the "recent deaths," or whether the oracle had really just got around to the news. CALUMET MAKING POWDER NOT MADE BY THE TRUST Calumet makes light, digestible wholesome food. Only one heaping teaspoonful is needed for one quart of flour. Dark splotches in life are vanished by studying one's self. DON'T FORGET A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Amid the glare of the side lights there is selfishness in every thought and action. Bad Odor. A bad odor from a person's breath may be caused by many different forms of dyspepsia. It may be due to stomach catarrh, biliessness, constipation, or a case of ordinary indigestion. Whatever may be the cause, there is just one reliable cure, and that is Dr. Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup Pepsin. It ciears all the impurities out of your body and makes your breath as sweet as the June morning. Safe, pleasant and effective. Sold by all druggists at 50c and $1.00. Money back if it fails. WHALES DEFEND THEIR YOUNG Strong Affection Exists Among Leviathans of the Sea. Whales—like so many other animals—are brave in defense of their little ones. A young whale was once harpooned; its mother, in great distress, came, and seizing hold of it, dived with it to a considerable depth; then she rose to the surface and darted this way and that, as if vainly seeking for some other means of escape. Though closely followed by the boats she made no effort to get away herself; her sole thought was for her child. At last she was harpooned, but even then she clung to her little one, in the course of an hour, both were dead. Two whales were once swimming together, and one of them was harpooned. The wounded animal, assisted by her friend, made a terrible resistance, and sent a boat with five men in it to the bottom. At length the injured one died of her wounds, when her companion, rather than survive her, stretched his head over her dead body and allowed himself to be killed.—"Little Folks." No Water. Motorist Uses Milk. A motorist was stranded, his water having given out, some miles from a habitation or pump. A milk cart came along. The inventive motorist bought a supply at famine prices, filled up his water tank, drove merrily home, and has a good story to tell in the bargain. FEED YOU MONEY. Feed Your Brain, and It Will Feed You Money and Fame. "Ever since boyhood I have been especially fond of meats, and I am convinced I ate too rapidly, and failed to mastigate my food properly. "The result was that I found myself, a few years ago, afflicted with ailments of the stomach and kidneys, which interfered seriously with my business. "At last I took the advice of friends and began to eat Grape-Nuts instead of the heavy meats, etc., that had constituted my former diet. "I found that I was at once benefited by the change, that I was soon relieved from the heart-burn and the indigestion that used to follow my meals, that the pains in my back from my kidney affection had ceased, showing that those organs had been healed, and that my nerves, which used to be unsteady, and my brain, which was slow and lethargic from a heavy diet of meats and greasy foods, had not in a moment, but gradually, and none the less surely, been restored to normal efficiency. Now every nerve is steady and my brain and thinking faculties are quicker and more acute than for years past. "After my old style breakfasts I used to suffer during the forenoon from a feeling of weakness which hindered me seriously in my work, but since I have begun to use Grape-Nuts food I can work till dinner time with all ease and comfort." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in each plg. BLEW UP HIS SHIP BLEW UP HIS SHIP Official Accounts Have Reached St. Petersburg. BUT DETAILS ARE VERY MEAGER. Baron Ferzen Kept One Cruiser From the Japanese — Ordered the Crew Ashore and Sunk the Vessel—Ship Was Cut Off. St. Petersburg, June 3.—Official reports bearing on the naval battle are beginning to be received by the emperor and Grand Duke Alexis, the high admiral, the most important of these reports revealing the fate of the cruiser Izumrud, being a telegram from her captain, Baron Ferzen, dated June 1, saying that he had blown up the cruiser at the entrance of Vladimir bay, and briefly describing the battle. The baron says that before dark on May 27, the Osliabia, Alexander III and Borodino had been sunk, and that the Kiniaz Souvaroff, the Kamchatka and the Ural had been seriously damaged and were lost to sight. The command then devolved on Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. In the evening the Nikolai I, the Orel, the General Admiral Apraxine, the Admiral Seniavin, the Admiral Nakhimoff and the Izumrud sailed northeastward, the latter being charged to transmit orders to the battleships. Two other cruisers were cut off from the fleet and were not again seen. The battleships steaming at 14 knots were repeatedly attacked by the Japanese torpedo boats, especially at the extremities of the line. At dawn it was ascertained that the battleship division consisted of the Nikolai I, the Orel, the General Admiral Aprazine and the Admiral Seniavin. At sunrise May 28 smoke from the Japanese ships reappeared on the horizon, whereupon the admiral gave orders for increased speed. The Admiral Seniavin and the General Admiral Apraxine dropped behind. Toward 10 o'clock the Japanese fleet appeared first to port and then to starboard, while the crtiser division maneuvered behind the Russians to starboard. Bar on Ferzen's account continues: "I was cut off from the squadron and, finding it was impossible to rejoin it, resolved to make for Vladivostok. I put on full speed and the enemy's cruisers came in pursuit. Owing to the insufficiency of my coal supply and the certainty of meeting the enemy's cruisers, I subsequently altered my course for Vladimir bay, where I arrived on the night of May 29. At 1:30 o'clock next morning, in pitch darkness, the Izumrud ran full on a reef at the entrance to the bay. Having only ten tons of coal and seeing that it would be impossible to refloat my vessel, I ordered the crew ashore and blew the Izumrud to prevent her falling into the hands of the enemy. Ten of my sailors were wounded in the battle, but the officers and the rest of the crew are all safe." PRESSES THE BUTTON. Portland, Oregon, Fair Machinery is Set in Active Motion. Washington, June 3.—In the presence of a distinguished assemblage, including all the members of the cabinet except Secretary Hay, who is in Europe; associated justices of the United States supreme court, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests, President Roosevelt pressed the telegraphic key which started the machinery of the Lewis and Clark Centennian Exposition at Portland, Ore. The ceremony took place in the east room of the White House. The hour set for it was 4 o'clock, the intention being to start the machinery of the exposition in motion at 1 o'clock Portland time. At the time fixed everything was in readiness at the White House. The guests had assembled in the east room and only the flash from Portland was necessary to open the ceremony here. A circuit had been completed by the Western Union Telegraph Company between the White House and the Portland exposition grounds, the telegraphic arrangements being under the supervision of J. W. Collin, chief operator of the Western Union office in Washington. E. W. Smithers, the chief operator at the White House offices, received and sent the congratulatory messages which were exchanged between President Roosevelt and President Goods of the exposition company. Favors Arbitration. Paris, June 7.—Baron d'Estoumours De Constant, senator and a member of The Hague arbitration tribunal, is about to submit a motion to the French parliamentary group favoring arbitration, asking that the French government join with the government of Great Britain in offering their good offices to Russia and Japan under the terms of The Hague convention. The Best Gifts. The best thing to give your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, toleration; to a friend, your heart; to a child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity. —La Pruvere A Mourning Gift. It is so difficult to know what present to give to a fiend who has recently suffered a bereavement that we have nothing but praise for the enterprising American firm which has just produced a pack of playing cards for bridge with mourning borders.—Punch. Earthquake Fatalities As nearly as can be ascertained the greatest number of lives lost by any earthquake in the history of the world was 200,000, at Tokio, Japan, in 1703. At Pompeii and Herculaneum, by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in '79, 20,000 lives were lost. Aggravations cannot exist in a wholesome mind. "NUBLACK" BLACK POWDER SHELL The "Nublack" is a grand good shell. It is good in construction, primed with a guide and sure primer, and carefully loaded with the best brands of powder and shot. 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