Wichita Searchlight
Saturday, November 25, 1905
Wichita, Kansas
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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT
THE MASTER
John W. Jones, Mangr, Kan. City Embalming & Casket Co. 1014 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kansas
The Progressive. Colored business Men Of Kansas. A Hustler.
of the brightest stars in the
of brilliant colored men in
the career of John William
Kansas City, Kansas.
John W. Jones, Mangr, Kan
1014 North Fifth Street
nobile heart, a clear mind, a character, a strenuous will, a muscle and an empty pocket- has forged his way from the invited seat among the fore of the leading business men of either black or white.
we be called upon to point men in Kansas who has against odds and won, we once cite our inquisitor to name J. W. Jones of Kansas ass.
present time Mr. Jones is of the Kansas City Casketining Co., located at 1014 and besides this he has a rest in a livery stable which of fine driving and sad-2 transfer wagons, running
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very best wishes for the suc-
cour work and congratulating
your devotion to your duties,
to make the following state-
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tie the Tents I have received
There seems to be an imi-
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state possible. The second quar-
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before the first of December
number and December. We want
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every day, 4 carriages, and 6 buggies. The barn is located at 311-313 Nebraska Ave., and does more than $450 in business each month. He also owns a nice home at 4th and Oakland Ave., besides two other houses and lots and a fine white hearse. He is a hustler and a business getter and holder. John Willian Jones was born in Shelby county, Tennessee, June 2, 1861. His parents moved to Mississippi while he was quite young and he was
A. City Embalming & Casket Co.,
B. Kansas City, Kansas
reared in that state. Later he moved to Texas and in 1890 he came to Oklahoma and located in Oklahoma City where he engaged in the grocery business and lost every cent of money he had.
Dead broke, he came to Kansas City, Kansas, in 1894, without enough money to pay street car fare for one when he got off the train. Although broke, financially, he still had a will to do and went to work and soon accumulated a little money, and in 1896 he opened a grocery store at 400 Oakland with less than $35.00. Today he is manager of one of the wealthiest corporations among colored people in the west. Out of the 200 shares of stock of the company he owns 172.
OUR FAULT IF WE LOSE LABOR.
From the Atlanta Independent.
The acute condition which the labor problem is assuming in the South is a condition the black workingman cannot afford to ignore. The seriousness of the situation is no longer a question of prejudice, or a theoretical phenomenon. It is an actual condition threatening the bread and butter of every Negro laboringman. The preservation of the Negro's monopoly on the manual labor of the South is entirely in his own hands. He can preserve it, or he can let it slip. It is up to him whether he will be displaced by the motley anarchical foreigner, or whether he will maintain his hold upon the industries of the and industrial services of the South must be done, and if the Negro refuses by his idenity to perform it, the captains of industry must turn their attention to a service more reliable and trustworthy. Then it is not a question of choice, it is one of necessity. There is not a white man in the South who has a trustworthy, upright and industrious Negro servant would displace him or her for an untried foreigner, just because the alien is white. What the Southernner wants is a trustworthy and reliable employee service. The employer is entitled to it and if the Negroes will not render it, he is perfectly justified in looking out elsewhere for it.
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ADDRESS OF DTR. IDA M. THOMPSON.
In compliance with a request of many of our readers we here produce the address delivered by Dt. Ida M. Thompson, Chief Preceptress of Missouri, at the session of Knights and Daughters of Tabor of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction held in Kansas City, Kansas, in July, 1905. We reprint from the minutes as published: Sir C. G. M., Dir. G. H. P., Sir Knights and Daughters of Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Kansits and Nebraska Jurisdiction:
Having the distinguished honor of meeting you, sitting in your new hall, and listening to the Welcome Address made by the writer and poetess, Priestess L Downs, extending, as she did, a hearty welcome to all, and describing the hospitality of the people. I realized the truthfulness in every statement, when I went to the home of the Grand Deputy. I realized a hearty welcome, and partook of the royal feast that was spread. As we conversed about one of the most sublime events in Taborian history (the erection of this magnificent tabernacle) Sir Knights and Daughters, I look with joy and pride upon the result of work guided by a true Knight. One with energy, a progressive spirit, and heroic courage in the person of Sir Frank Wilson.
The response made to the Welcome, by my lifelong friend and an eminent scholar, Priestess Ella McKinnis, was excellent in every phase, and forcibly expressed what could be plainly seen in the faces of the Knights and Daughters who were elated over the thought of assembling in their new Taborian Hall and the home of the C. G. M.
The message of the C. G. M., full of inspiration and wholesome instruction, thrilled me with delight by its purity of thought and diction. He is the guiding star of your jurisdiction. Sir Knights and Daughters, what think you of such a diligent worker and safe leader? The message is excellent, giving an interesting history of the I. O. of T. during fourteen years of diligent labor.
I note since April 30, 1891 to date the financial condition of the G. T. & T. is worthy of praises, proceeds as follows:
Endowment ..... $15,620.00
Sick Dues..... 9,995.30
Burial ..... 8,288.40
Think of it. Negro earnings; Negro contributions, rightly and wisely used by skillful Negro management.
The C. G. P.'s report was full of instruction. That she is a deserving officer and Christian lady is made manifest by the royal manner in which she has been received in various places. From experience, and with an imaginative eye, I see her leave her home to go from city to town, and all parts of the jurisdiction, working zealously for the Taborian cause. When, doubtless many of you were at your several homes resting quietly, peaceably. I heard her speak of how, through the Providence of God, she had been able to install and instruct Daughters in
the mysteries of Tabor.
Now is the time to look well and continue such excellent workers at the head of your organization.
However, I bring greetings from Missouri, the mother Jurisdiction, the home of our father and founder, Sir Moses Dickson.
With our 35 temples, 70 tabernacles, 34 tents, 7 palatinums, 644 Knights and, 1977 Daughters, we are striving to accomplish a great and good work for our race and humanity. God being our helper, we shall hold aloft our Grand Taborian Banner, and pray that her influence and power may continue to be felt throughout our and sister Jurisdictions.
Our Annual Session convenes in Louisiana, Mo., the fourth Tuesday in this month. We cordially invite you to come over and be with us in our deliberations. We cannot entertain you in our new hall; but we promise you a hearty welcome, and solicit your words of advice, and timely suggestions, which we feel and know the heads of this Jurisdiction are competent of giving.
I thank you. May God continue to bless the work, and add to your number yearly active, loyal Knights and Daughters as a reward for your labor.
SUNDAY THE DAY.
Tomorrow, Sunday, November 26th, is the big, banner day for New Hope Baptist church.
On tomorrow the cornerstone for the new New Hope Baptist church will be laid and Rev. W. H. Burrill, the pastor, and the officers and members of that church are working earnestly and have been for some time to have everything in readiness for this memorable day of days for that church.
Tomorrow means much for the New Hope Baptist church as the laying of the cornerstone of the new church brings close to an end an enterprise which was dear to them.
The movers placed the new church on the ground Thursday and all is now in readiness.
Cornerstone Laying.
The cornerstone laying exercises will take place about 3 p. m.. The stone will be laid by the ministers and will be performed under the church ceremonies. All the secret societies of the city have been invited to be present at the old church not later than 2:30 p. m., and all will march from the old church to the location of the new church, where the stone will be laid.
When the new church is in place and is completed it will be the finest colored church in Kansas, and every Wichitan owes it to himself or herself to be present Sunday and aid these good people in their undertaking.
Do not go down empty-handed—but go prepared to lend your aid financially.
A MASTERLY SERMON.
Rev. W. H. Tillman, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church in this city, delivered one of the best sermons ever heard at the A. M. E. church on last Sunday at 3 p. m.
The occasion was the Sacramental feast and the manner in which Rev. Tillman handled his subject and the eloquent and learned manner in which he delivered it captivated all his hearers regardless of religious belief.
Pen, pencil or printer's ink are inadequate to portray its force and most that can be said is that those who were not present certainly missed an eloquent and well delivered sermon.
LOST—During the warm weather rMs. W. N. Miller left her brown cloth jacket at some lady's place and is unable to remember at what place. Any one knowing of such an article will please leave word at this office.
Our Chief Grand Mentor
A Scholarly, Christian, Business Gentleman Wh Is Leading The Great Tabo- rian Army To Success And To Greater And Greater ACHIEVEMENTS
It is not every man that nature has endowed with ability to build up and lead successfully a great secret and benevolent society, and when such a man is found he should be appreciated. The subject of these few lines, Rev.
M. B.
First C. G. M., for Kansas and Nebraska Jurisdiction—Elected in 1891 and re-elected in '92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05. Elected I. C. G T, at Chicago in 1893 and served till 1899. Elected I. C. G. O. in 1899 served till '02.
Sir Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, is a man with all the natural characteristics of a leader and is a man who leads well and whose leadership is successful in every way.
Taking out the Knights of Tabor in Kansas when the order was at its last downward point and needed a leader, he has guided her affairs till today this order stands shoulder to shoulder with any and second to none in membership, in money, in lands and personal holdings. Wherever you find the Tabor sign today you find the emblem of a society that has the backing. Rev. Frank Wilson is a model Christian gentleman and believes in right and those things which tend to lift a people among themselves and in the community in which they live. He not only believes in right and higher ideals of morality—but he has the courage of his belief and has so infused these principles into the Taborian Knighthood that the order stands forth today as a beaconlight beckoning young men and women to the high road of pure life.
Besides a leader, he is also a business man, and from an humble train porter he has saved his earnings, invested well and today owns some fine property in Kansas City, Kansas, Leavenworth and Topeka. His Leavenworth property and Kansas City property are among the most valuable in either city.
Rev. Frank Wilson is recognized far and near as a race man and one who believes in race enterprises and there stands today many worthy enterprises which have been made proud by his friendly help. Under such a conscientious, Christian and business-like leader, the Taborian banner is bound to fly higher and higher in the breeze of progress and success.
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THE BLACK MAN'S CENTURY.
Exploiting of the Tropics Offers Him Vast Opportunities.
Mr. Isham Randolph, one of the consulting engineers of the Panama Canal, writes that at least 24,000 men will be required on the canal as soon as the new work begins, and that the demand is greater than the supply. Secretary of War Taft said in a recent report talt much of the work thus far had been done by Jamaica Negroes, but it will not be easy to secure all the labor required from that island. It is hoped that satisfactory labor may also be obtained from Porto Rica. In one of his addresses the other day President Roosevelt spoke of the wonderful growth of manufacturing in the Southern States and advised the Southern Negroes to remain at home, where there is employment for all their energies in the work of agricultural and industrial development.
We shall hear in a few weeks of the completion of a railroad, seventy-five miles long, around a series of rapids in the upper Congo. Steam transportation by river or rail up the Congo will be lengthened, through the completion of this road, from 1,300 to 1,700 miles above the Congo mouth. Four thousand Congo natives under white superintendence have been at work for nearly a year building this railroad.
The world is now girdled with enterprises whose purpose is to develop the resources of the tropical belt and make it contribute its share toward the wealth and well being of its own and other races. Wherever the black man lives in this zone he is regarded as a necessary factor in the work, and his opportunities are multiplying every day to gain proficiency in common labor and the mechanical industries.
The civilized world declared at Brussels fifteen years ago that the Negro should no longer be hunted and sold into slavery. In the old slave-hunting regions of central Africa he is today being taught to make brick, build houses, grade roads and bridge rivers. His chance has come. There is work enough for him and he is needed. His success will depend upon his own character and capacity for development.
During the war in South Africa the British government paid the Negroes high wages for service in the army, and after the return of peace these men refused to go back to gold mining because the wages were smaller. The Chinese who took their places were good and willing workers. The Negroes made a mistake, and some day they will see it.
It has been reserved to this country to hold out opportunity to these millions of people.
SOUTH AFRICAN CENSUS.
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From Izwl Labantu.
At the census taken in the spring of last year it was found that the total non-white population of South Africa numbered 5,198,186 to 1,135,016 whites. Having in mind the rapid natural increase of the natives, at the rate of about 6 per cent, annually, and the influx of the Chinese, it would be well within the mark to put the total number of the colored races at the present time at 5,600,000. They comprise 82 per cent. or more than four-fifths of the entire population of the country, and while nearly half of them are allocated toreserves specially set apart, there are still intermingled with the whites in other parts about three colored persons to one of European descent, the ratio to the total population varying from 63 per cent. in the Orange river colony to 99 per cent. in Rhodesia and Basutoland. The natives—i. e., the Kaffirs and other offshoots of the great Bantu race, with the Hottentots and Bushmen—form 90 per cent. of the total colored population, the other colored and Asiatic races, comprising Indians, Chinese, and Maylays, being found chiefly in the Cape Colony, Natal and the Trans-
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On the fourth Sunday, November 26, 1905, there will be a cornerstone laying of the new New Hope Baptist church, on Rock Island avenue, and the following secret fraternities will participate. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the K. of P., the Masons, the Sir Knights and Daughters, Ruth and Juviniles. Service will begin at the old church at 10 o'clock a.m. Dr. W. H. Tillman will preach the Introductory sermon; Rev. J. . Richardson, of Kansas, Kan., will preach the Historical sermon. At 2:30, Dr. S. M. Hall will preach the Thanksgiving sermon. At 3 o'clock p. m., Dr. E. Arlignton Wilson, D.D., of Kansas City, Kan., will preach the cornerstone sermon.
We ask all members to give $2.00 in this great meeting. The above named societies and reverends will march from the old building to the new church to lay the cornerstone.
The New Hope choir will fernish good music for the occasion.
All friends are cordially invited to come out and help us.
REV. W. H. BURRELL, Pastor.
MISS LIZIE UNDERWOOD, Sec'y.
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Just a word. Don't you think that a newspaper that goes to the trouble and expense of publishing so much of the news of the colored people free of all cost to them, except the little subscription price, that the people ought to bring jog printing to the office of that paper, that it may still live as a first-class race paper? Did you ever see a paper so close to its people? Think about this and report as its suits you. Remember, that when you get your printing done at the Searchlight office you get local notices free of cost to you. You don't have to pay ten cents a line like those who take their job printing to other shops. Then we do as good and as cheap printing as any first-class office in the Think it over.
The revival is still in progress at New Hope Baptist church.
C. I. Burns left Tuesday for Los Angeles, Calif., where he will remain till March of next year.
Mr. Wilburn will spend a few days in Kingman next week.
A woman usually knows her husband is a liar, but she wants him to be truthful about it.
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LITERARY SOCIETY.
Great interest is being manifested in the literary society at the Tabernacle Baptist church and on Wednesday night the church was again crowded to listen to the rendition of the splendid program. Aside from the program a debate was had, subject "Resolved, that the condition of the American Negro is on the ascendency." Affirmative, H. W. Marshall and Dr. D. L. Stewart. Negative, Chas. Price and W. A. Bettis.
The debate was referred to the house for a decision and resulted in a tie vote.
The program for next Wednesday night is as follows:
1. Oration.....Ed Duke
2. Address .....R. Hodges
3. Solo .....Miss B. Alexander
4. Instrumental solo.....Miss L. Bradford
5. Recitation .....Mrs. Carrie Bell
6. Oration .....Watt Morris
7. Solo .....Mrs. T. H. Yancy
8. Recitation .....W. H. Goodwin
Debate:—"Resolved, that Congress should sustain President Roosevelt on the railway rate question."
Affirmative: Dr. D. L. Stewart,
H. W. Marshall.
Negative: Jas. L. Harper, Jas J.
Olden.
Mrs. Thos W. Fine is reporter for
the B. T. W. Club.
The B. T. W. Club met at the residence of Mrs. W. M. Bowers, 1735 North Emporia, as the guests of Mrs. Sam C. Collins, last Wednesday afternoon. A very pleasant time was had and the club adjourned to meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Thos. W. Fline, 1204 North 5th. This club is doing great literary and fancy sewing work.
P. J. Jackson, Rev. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, of Kansas City, Kansas, will be in the city Saturday to aid in the corner stone laying. Much credit is due the officers of New Hope Baptist church. The officers are: Deacon John E. Lewis, Phillip Hyde, Henry Underwood, Henry William, Abe Alexander and Joseph Patterson. Be on hand Sunday at the New Hope Baptist church.
Mr Chas Garrett entertained all his family last Sunday at the well known " Underground Cafe " ruu by Mr Bad Hickerson at 349 North Main street. The menu was Dutch Sandwiches
Celerv Pickles Salad
Baked Chickeneites
Assorted Cake Nuts Fruit
All the family enjoyed themselves
Mr. Chas. Garrett is making his mark as a young man. Mr Hickerson served every thing up-to-date.
TIME EXTENDED
After iaking into consideration the many things which have taxed attention of the people recently, Rev S S Washington has decided to extend the time on his stove and range offer till some time in March of next year. The big rally scheduled for December 24th will be carried out as planned. The presiding elder Rev Brooks will be in Newton at time and Rev Washington and the member of the A M E church in Newton would be pleased to have their Wachita friends turn out and join with the Newton friends in an effort to make this rally a glowing success. More details later.
QHIET WEDDING
Miss Lizzie Mills and Mr Newton Lee were quietly united in marriage in Wellington on Nov. 6th. Only intimate friends knew of the marriage at the time. They are now at their home 119 East Murdock.
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Jessie Ruby Gladys Reed, the six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs. H A Reed, 1538 N Mosey is doing nicely and growing fins.
Another Church
Wichita has another colored Baptist church. The new church is the Antioch Baptist church located at 16th and Mosley; and its pastor is Rev. F. Durden. The new church was organized last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The city council has granted the new church the use of the old hose house, 13 h and St. Francis. Their services will be held as follows: Preaching at 11 a m., Sunday School at 3 p m. Preaching at 7 30 p m on Sundays. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend their services.
The T. O. S. C. club gave a swell private ball at Redman hall last Monday night. The ball was well attended by invited guests and reflected much credit on Mrs. Thedore Kennedy, Miss Sallie Ruwles and Robt. Floyd who were the managers of this swell affair. The club members and their friends danced till the wee hours of morn.
Mrs. Susan Miller served six o'clock diuner Snuday at her home 519 North Water street. The guests were. Misses Mabe. King and Beatrice Miller, Messers Robt. Fleyd and Wm. Bass. The young felks had a splendid time.
Rev. Durden is doing great work as pastor of the Baptist church in Eidorado. This church is coming to the front under his pastorate.
We are sorry to learn that our friend Walter W Evans of Topeka is on the sick list there.
Rev. H. Brooks, presiding elder of the Wichita district of the A. M. E. church spent Sunday in Wichita et St. Paul. He remained in the city till Wednesday when he left for his home in Argentine, Kansas.
Watt Morris returned to the city Friday from Louisville, Ky. where he has been engaged in the show business.
Rey. F. Durden is doing great work as pasbur of the Baptist church in Eldorado, Kansas.
Mr. W N Maller served three o'clock dinner at her home, 335 w 15 Monday. Those present were: Rev. H. W. King and wife, Rev. W. B. Brooks, presiding elder, Mr and Mrs Walter Gibbs and W. N.
Miss Elgers was in the city this week as the guest of Mr., Mrs. H. Underwood she has left for her home in Faker Kans. She had a splendid time while here.
Mrs. Amanda Oldham of Wellington was vising in the city Sunday.
Mrs. M. E. Carr has been some what indispoesd for several days
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The G. L. A. Club were enttained Tues after noon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Harper.
The Ladies Mission Circle of the Second Baptist Church met Mon y with Mrs. H. W. James.
Wm. Crouch has returned from Spokhne Wasb, where he has been visiting his daughter Mr L. Davis.
An entertainment was given at the Second Baptist Church Friday evening.
R. A. Kramer who has been in the city for several weeks left Fsida for home in Bunker Hill.
Mrs. M. E. Banks who has been visiting in Chicago will visit in the city with relatives before returning to her home in Arkansas City.
Quartely meeting was held at the A.M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rresiping Elder Brooks was pleas d with the splendid reports made.
Mr. John Hockett has got the fastest running dog in Wichita Kans.
Qzite a number of Wellington people were in the city Sunday
A. Clak of Valley Center is spending the week in the city.
Mrs. Thos. G. Bank is in the city this week.
Mr. John Hill is very sick at his home 1103 N. Wieita st.
Mrs Lee Anderson at Todeka was was in the city last week.
Mr and Mrs Robt Davis are expected in the city Thanksgiving day.
Jag. J. Olden. the druggist has i troduced hot soda a new fine drink go up there and try it.
The Ozark club will give a swell Thanksgiving affair at Lador Hall- 104 west 2nd st on thanksgiving night. do not miss this.
Rev. R. N. Hall. of Attalla Ala. was in Wichita last week on a business trip. Rev. Hall is a thorongh race man and during his say here of a few days made many friends He preached at the 2nd Baptist Church while here come to our city again Rev. Hall
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Office—Bell “White” 4302
Residence—Bell “West” 15
BREAKFAST FOOD
and you will Love good eating
AT YOUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLE
IMBODEN MILLING CO.
The Little Annex
RESTAURANT & C
[Open Day and Night
Short Order In Season
347 North Main Street
Wichita,
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Hot Chile
Wichita, Kansas.
RESTAURANT & CAFE
[Open Day and Night
Short Order In Season Hot Chile
347 North Main Street Wichita, Kansas
CREAM
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PHONE No 1893
Any Part of the City
Cream Co
K Island Ave
Call Up OLD PHONE No 3
NEW PHONE No 1893
Delivered To Any Part of the City
Bissantz Ice Cream Co
215 South Rock Island Ave
W. S. HENRION
DRUGGIST
801 N. Main St.
Wichita, Kans.
PEERLESS
STEAM
LAUNDRY
Best Laundry In The City
Phone 25
REF: OVER & SONS. Prens
SEARCHLIGHT ONLY $100
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FLOUR
Bud Hickerson, Proprietor.
Bissant
CULTIVAL KANSAS
601 N. Main St.
Wichita, Kans.
Pleases All
GOOD BREAD MAKERS
It Is White As Snow.
TRY IT
OTTO WEISS
OLDEN'S DRUG ST
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... Drugs of all
Your patronage soliciting
customer. Our store is
Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco patronage solicited. + Once a customer, alw er. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored po
... 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.
Thos. Glover, Pres.
Edward Landrum,
We Can Feed
AT THE Court
517 North
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517 North Main Street
We have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fats and Staple Groerie, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods, Rooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and, in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line.
DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY
Our Patronage Solicitee
Court House Grocery S
517 North Main Street
School shoes
FALL and WINTH
SHOES.
aces to suit Poor or R
BRAITSCH'S
120 East Douglas Ave
ICE CREAM
We have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fancy and Staple Groerie, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods, Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and, in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line.
FREE DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY
Your Patronage Solicited
Court House Grocery Store
517 North Main Street
FALL and WINTER SHOES. Prices to suit Poor or Rich BRAITSCH'S 120 East Douglas Ave
ICE CREAM
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Phone 152
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146 North Main
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is in every respect,—color, flavor, and pou
arrel.
MADE BY
Watson Mill Co.
WICHITA, KANSAS
Gardner Coal Co.,
BON TON & KANDY BAKERY ITCHEN 146 North Main Street
FLOUR It excels in every respect,—color, flavor, and pounds of bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co.
Gardner Coal Co.,
DEALERS IN...
HARD COAL SOFT
Feed and Building Mater
Office and Yards, 1201 to 1245 N. Main St.
Old Phone 146
New Phone 18
ARD COAL SOFT
and Building Materials
Office and Yards 1201 to 1245 N. Main St.
phone 146 New Phone 186
Feed and Building Material
Office and Yards 1201 to 1245 N. Main St.
Old Phone 146 New Phone 1804
OTTO WEISS. Agent.
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igars and Tobacco . once a customer, alway eaters for Colored peop
House Grocery
Grain Street
and wholesome Faneas, Coffees, Spices, Tables, Canned Goods, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Starching and everything necessary Line.
PART OF THE CITY
Grocery Store
Grain Street
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New Phone 1804
THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT
L. S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER,
President Vice President
L. M. MOORE, Cashier
Fourth National Bank
Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. Holmes, L. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Natfzger, E. II. Middle-auff, O. Z. Smith.
A General Banking Business Tranacted
W CHITA KANSAS
FRISCO
SYSTEM
FROM HERE TO THERE.
And there's pure air, pure water and sun shine on the hill. Just the plac for a rest after the long Winter. Its the
Crescent Hotel
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.
The Prizes Offered By Rev- S. S. Washington Is Well Worth Working For Each Of Them Is Valuable
Rev. S. S. Washington, pastor of the A. M. E. church in Newton, is preparing to build a church in that city, and solicits the aid of everyone. In order that those who may desire to help him may have something for their work, he has offered the following useful prizes:
Read them carefully, call on Rev. Washington, get a blank and go to work.
To the General Public at Large.
We are striving with a determined effort to build us a church at Newton, Kan., this year, and we ask you to aid us in this way: We ask all to chance for this GRAND PRIZE: (1)
To the lady or gentleman that raises the largest amount of money above thirty dollars, I will give the finest new steel range ever used in this city. For second prize above twenty-five dollars I will give a fine steel cook stove, all new, Third prize, above twenty dollars, I will give a fine cast iron cook stove. Fourth prize, the largest above fifteen dollars, I will give a fine heating stove.
If you want to get in the race start now. This rally will close December 1st. 1905.
The stove of the first prize can be seen at the Colored Grocery Store, 517 N. Main St. Try and see if you can be the one to get first prize.
See S. S. Washington, 1524 N. Washington St., Wichita, Kan., and get a blank to fill.
New Hope Baptist Sunday school under direction of Mrs. Dora Tipps is doing fine.
PHONE 1944
D. L. STEWART, M. D.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
703 North Main St.
All calls attended promptly, Day or Night
Office Hours — 9 to 12 a. m.
2 to 5 p. m.
6 to 8 30 p. m.
Rock-Island
LUMBER and COAL CO.,
Wichita, — Kansas
In The
Your wants need careful attention 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.,
1102 E. Douglas Pone 35
Banner Mills
+ CUSTOM GKINDING +
..... A Specialty .....
ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED
FUOKENBOR BROS. PROPS.
028 N. Main St. Phone 580
JOB WORK IS
The Novelty Store
320 N. Main 320 N. Main
Needn't Be A Philosopher To See That Little Expenses Make Little Prices.
We sell Ribbins, Embroideries, Laces, Handkerchiefs, Hoisery, Underwear, Underskirts, Muslin Underwear, Blankets, Linens, Books, School Supplies, Notions, Tinware, Jewelery, and Thousands of 5 and 10 cent articles
We offer next week. .....
Black Sattine Skirts worth, 75c and $1.00 at 59c.
Careful and Courteous Treatment and money back if not satisfactory
Lunch at All Hours
Cold Drinks
Good : Meals : Prompt : Service
346 North Main St.
Mrs. Chas. L... Kiner Prop
WICHITA TABERNAGLE No. 34,
Order of Twelve
Meets First and Third Thursday
Of Each Month
All Daughters In Good Standing Invited
Mrs. Mattie Miller, H. P.
Beatrice Miller, Sec.
H W. Dean
Meat Market
—All Kinds of—
Fresh and Salt Meats
813 N. Main St - Wichita
Red Front Racket
The People's Economy Store
Sample Shoes
We have just received a large invoice of Men's Work Shoes,
Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxford and Slippers, all styles and kinds
Phone 257 255-257 N Main
A FOOL
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.
"I cannot," says a correspondent of the New York Times, "remember having seen so many dead animals lying around in the streets of this city, as under the present administration." Perhaps there have never been so many automobiles under any other administration.
A Buffalo reformer has gone into bankruptcy with liabilities of $498,607 and assets of $140. Why should a man with such a genius for fancy financing waste time in the reforming business?
We wonder if the people up on Mars had as much trouble digging their canals.
OUR HOBBY.
A man may sell one bushel of potatoes as cheap as he does fifty.
We buy underpriced goods
We sell as we buy
But, we don't buy trash . . .
Coins, Embroideries, Laces, Handkerchiefs,
Underskirts, Muslin Underwear, Blanket
Supplies, Notions, Tinware, Jewelery,
and 10 cent articles
for next week. .....
Black Sattine Skirts worth, 75c and $1
and Courteous Treatment and money back if not satisfied
THE YELLOW STORE
Thanksgiving
= Excursion
By The
THE YELLOW STORE.
RockIsland
System
November 29th and 30th Lim
One and one-third fare for the
where the one way is $6.00 or less
CALL UP
NEW PHOTO
THE PEOPLES CLEANING
For fine DRY and STEAM
Pressing, Repairing and
Work Guaranteed, Called R
129 N. Lawrenco
J G Hopper,
229 N. Main
November 29th and 30th Limited December 4th. One and one-third fare for the round trip to all points where the one way is $6.00 or less.
For fine DRY and STEAM Cleaning and Pressing, Repairing and Dyeing.
Work Guaranteed, Called For and Delivered
129 N. Lawrenco Wichita, Kan.
Everything Cheap For Cash Call and give us a trial. Fresh and Salt Meats of All Kinds. Poultry and Oysters
MAKING WONDERFUL STRIDES FORWARD.
Under the leadership of Rev. W. H. Burrill, New Hope Baptist church is coming to the front.
They have this week finished paying $1,000 for their new church building, sold the old church for $900 and bought another lot adjoining their property on Rock Island avenue and wil soon close a contract with a house mover to move the church which they have bought to its new location—and they still have money on hand. This shows most extraordinary good work.
Abram Appling, an Afro-American carpenter of Augusta, Ga., has invented an automatic sliding gate that will revolutionize gate build ng. The patent commisisoner said, in granting the patent, that it could be applied to doors, windows, blinds, etc., and was the most practical iuvanion that has come to his attention in recent years.
The National Baptist Publishing House which started about nine years ago on 50 cents borrowed money to postage. is now valued at nearly $200,000 and is furnishing employment to 260 people.
Chesterfield; the way to the heart is through the senses; pleases the eyes and ears and the work is half done.
h Limited December 4th.
v the round trip to all points
or less.
C. E. BASCOM, C. P. A:
P
PHONE 178
CLEANING and Dye Works
TEAM Cleaning and
ing and Dyeing.
Called For and Delivered
— Wichita, Kan.
A. R. Cooper: the electric shoe manufacturer of Findley, Ohio, has deen offered 10'000 for his pat but her fnsee to sell. He desires to develop his own plant, so that he will be able able to give work to Some who cannot work in other factories on account of this color
Lavater; he who freely prais s what he means to purchase, and he who freely enumerates the faults of what he means to sell. may set up a partnership with honesty.
Dear Sir—Please allow space in the column of your paper to allow your many readers to know how we are getting along, both spiritually and financially. The St. John Baptist church through its pastor, Rev. P. J. Jackson, invited Rev. J. R. Richardson, of Kansas City, to preach for us on the 12th instant. After his return from Chicago, where he attended the national convention. The church was divided into two clubs, led by Deacons Johnson and Stewart. After hearing three able and soul-stirring sermons from Rev. Richardson the clubs each rallied. Brother Stewart's club reported $74, and Brother Johnson's club $120. Total, $194. Misses Nellie and Mamie Richardson, the estimable daughters of Rev. Richardson, were present and they gave one of the greatest musical entertainments ever witnessed in our city. It was a rare treat for any one to hear these noble young ladies. They will be long remembered in Weir. Call again, Rev. Richardson, with your daughters, who have made many warm friends in Weir and surrounding towns.
The home talent assisted in the entertainment and their work was also grand. The select readings, orations and addresses were all classical. The music was attractive and inspiring. and the young ladies did credit to themselves and ably represented their race and showed the progress of the African race.
YOUR SUBSCRIBER.
MONEY SPENT ON WHITE HOUSE.
Large Appropriations Made for Its Maintenance.
The white house up to date has cost about $3,000,000, of which nearly one-third has been paid for furniture and interior decoration. Originally the state of Virginia gave $129,000, to build it, Maryland adding $12,000.
To maintain the white house costs from $25,000 to $50,000 a year, the appropriation for this purpose varying considerably. But every now and then there is something extra to be paid for and congress is called upon to give the extra $30,000 or $50,000. The biggest pull of this kind ever made was for $550,000, which was spent a couple of years ago in a partial reconstruction of the interior and in the addition of wing-like terraces and an office building.
Every now and then a new set of china has to be provided, and usually that costs about $25,000—rather a big sum from the everyday housewife's point of view. Repairs run up to a large amount annually, white paint being an important item.
All Annoyed With the God.
Momus, in Greek fable, was the god of mockery and censure, who delighted in finding fault with gods and men. He was chosen to act as judge when there was a strife between Neptune, Minerva and Vulcan for supremacy in artistic power.
Neptune made a bull, Minerva a house and Vulcan a man. Momus declared that Neptune should have set his bull's horns further forward for fighting purposes. He said that Minerva should have so constructed her house that it could be moved away from troublesome neighbors, and that Vulcan should have made a window in the man's breast through which his thoughts could be seen.
All were so annoyed at his criticisms that they turned him out of heaven, and soon after this he died of vexation because he could find no fault in Venus, the goddess of love and beauty—Stray Stories.
His Own Translator.
At one of the hotels there is a negro boy who runs an elevator in the day time and studies English literature at night. A few days ago he was given his envelope with a small fine deducted for some breach of the regulations. Quite indignant: he went to the cashier and began:
"Mr. Gardner, if you should ever find it within the scope of your jurisdiction to levy an assessment on my wage for some trivial act, alleged to have been committed by myself, I would suggest that you refrain from exercising that prerogative. The failure to do so would of necessity force me to tender my resignation."
The cashier tottering reached for his chair, but managed to ask what was meant.
"In othah words, if you fine me ag'in ah'm goin' to quit."—Kansas City Times
Only Half Right.
Frederick Starr, professor of anthropology of the University of Chicago, was about to set off on his two years' visit to Africa.
"You are going over there to study the pigmies, aren't you?" said a New York reporter.
"That guess is only partially correct," Professor Starr answered, "for I am going to study other things, too."
He smiled and went on:
"You remind me of a man who called at a house which the stork had just visited.
"Is it a boy or a girl?" said this man.
"Guess," said the father.
"‘A boy,' the visitor hazarded.
"‘You are only half right,' the father answered with a sigh."
Old Story Revived.
A Kansas boy sat on a fence in closing a cornfield. A city corn looks kind of yeller, bub.
"Yes, sir; that's the kind we planted," answered the lad.
"It don't look like you'd have more than half a crop," said the city chap.
"Nope, we don't expect to, the landlord gets the other half."
The stranger hesitated a moment and quietly ventured: "There isn't much difference between you and a fool, boy."
"Nope, only a little strip of weeds," said the farmer boy; and the city man drove on—Kansas City Journal.
The story is told that "Jake" Mudgett, a veteran conductor on the Salem branch of the Boston & Maize railroad, being sent for by the superintendent, went in fear and trembling to that official's office, and was confronted by the following question: "How is it, Mr. Mudgett, that about the same number of people ride on your trains every day?" "Jake," replied: "Well, you see, sir, there are so many people who prefer to ride with me that when they can't come themselves they send substitutes."
The Old Excuse.
"Mistook him for a deer while out hunting," he explained. This was really the origin of the time-honored custom.
An Illustration.
"Papa, what's a tip?"
"If you don't stop bothering me I'm going to spank you."
"But what's a tip?"
"That's one." - Houston Post
ALL AS ONE.
For, possibly, the first time in the history of Wichita churchgoers they wtnessed a pleasing spectacle at the A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon, when two eminent Baptist ministers took part in and helped administer the Lord's Supper in an A. M. E. church. The Baptist ministers who have this distinction are Rev. W. H. Tillman and Rev. Jno. Mitchem. The action brought forth many favorable comments from those present of both denominations.
AT CRAWFORD THEATRE.
Mahara Bros'. big minstrel carnivar is announced for the Crawford on Monday, Nov. 27th. The company comes to us with a clean record, is said to be numerically stronger, and artistically better this season than in the past years. Besides the male members a contingent of colored women, beautiful Creoles, are with the company; they are said to be most gifted in song and dance and delineation of the race. The mounting of the production is said to be the most pretentious and away and beyond anything before attempted by contemporaneous management. The first part is strong musically, vocally, full of jokes, wit and repartee, none of which have as yet reached the almanac stage of their existence. Bright specialties, pictures of the old South., of innate realism, the modern dary and his up-to-date amusements, showing his campmeetings, his cake-walks and a general rag-time opera, and the darky politician are some of the good things you will miss if you don't see the Mahara Bros'. Minstrels.
In the superb scenic production of the comedy drama, "Sweet Clover," the patrons of the theatre in this city will see one of the prettiest plays of sentiment ever given to the stage in recent years. The following is a portion of the dialogue between the principal characters, "Jerome Holcombe," the picturesque old farmer, and his daughter, "Loise."
"Place your heel on a clover blossom, no matter how tenderly the dew falls on it aftwards, it can't ever raise its head so cheerfully again. I'm your broken slip of clover, Daddy, and if I live at all, if there's any sweetness left, it is because you love me."
"There's nothing in life like the happiness love brings, and if it comes to a woman's heart, and she shuts it out, no matter how she tries to, fill her life, to be faithful to her duty, to forget, the old dream will not be banished, but will return again and again to haunt her with its sweetness."
"Sweet Clover" will come to the Crawford Friday, December 1.
Kane, shipman and Colvin, who are this season presenting Roselle Knott in "When Knighthood was in Flower," and Alberta Gallatin in the London and New York society comedy success, "Cousin Kate," are probably more entitled to the consideration of theatre goers than any other management in the country because of the fact that wherever their names appear, then is it a certainty that something good is going to be presented. It will be remembered that such plays as the ever-popular "Pudd'dn Head Wilson," "The Prisoner of Zenda," "The Cavalier of France," Shakesepare's "Othelo," and "As You Like It," and many others of a like high class have been under this management. Also the stars they have featured, such as the brilliant English couple, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Florence Gale, Walker Whiteside, and Miss Knott and Miss Gallatin, have always been among the country's foremost actors and actresses. Shipman and Colvin will present Miss Gallatin in this city "Thanksgiving day in "Cousin Kate" and in such an event a large patronage is expected at the Crawford.
WINFIELD. KANSAS.
Wesly Griffith has returned from Wagner, I. T., where he was called on account of the illness of his mother. Arthur Covington and Erwin Brandy were up from Arkansas City. Mrs. Jas, Askins, Guy and Mrs. J. W. Wood spent Sunday near Oxford the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Work. An old fashioned country dinner was served. Commander Jno T. Creneth, of Wichita, came down last week and put the Royal Arch Masons in good shape. Messrs Alonzo Monroe, Allen Brown, Thos. Rhodes and Andy Charles took the Royal Arch degrees. The boys were well pleased.
NEWTON NEWS.
Mrs. M. Roach left the city last week for a short visit at Kansas City, Mo. All wish her a nice visit. The N. U. G. Club met at the residence of Mrs. F. Childs Monday afternoon. A lovely program was rendered and the members enjoyed a fine
meeting.
Joe Hart is reported no better.
Charile Harvey, now of Raton, New
Mexico, arrived in the city Thursday
morning for a few months visit with
his friends.
Loyd Rickman and father left the
city this week for Florence, Kan.
Mrs. T. Slaughter, who has been very ill for some time, is reported no better.
The C. M. ,E. pastor, who went to Topeka last week, has returned to this city.
GREAT BEND, KAN., NEWS.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams gave a grand reception last Thursday night in honor of Mr. Williams' mother of Manhattan, Kansas, and Mrs. Davis, of Hutchinson, Kansas. The guests gathered promptly at 8:30 p. m., and a lengthy program was rendered by those present consisting of a short talk by Rev. K. P. Bonds, pastor of A. M. E. church, paper by Mrs. Sanders, subject "The Use of the Negro;" song by Mr. Lode Johnson, and instrumental solos, duets, quartettes, etc., too many to be mentioned rendered by those that came by special invitation. Short lecture by Rev. W. M. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church. All joined in singing "Lord Plant My Feet on Higher Ground." The hostess then served the guests with ice cream and cake, coffee, nuts and candies of the finest make after which the guests retired to their homes at a late hour, thanking Mr. and Mrs. Williams for their cordial and hospitable invitation and hoping to receive another at their earliest convenience.
We are glad to say the people of Great Bend are on a steady move onward and upward and under the leadership of Rev. W. M. Turner, that earnest and able gospel preacher, the First Baptist church has its banner unfurled to the breeze. God grant they may run on until every sinner will be convicted and converted to God and His church.
Dr. P. J. Jackson, of Wier City, has preached a series of sermons at New Hope Baptist church. Each sermon was powerful, logic, scholarly and well attended. A large crowd was present at each meeting. The services closed Friday night but Dr. Jackson will remain over until after the corner ston laying Sunday. Aside from Dr.
ELECTED OFFICERS
One of the most harmonious and well attended meetings ever held by Pride of the West Lodge, No. 53, in Kansas City, Kansas, was that held Monday night, Nov. 13th, at which their officers for the new Masonic year were elected.
There were 203 Masons present and 92 of those present were members of Prid of the West.
The feature of the election was that out of a membership of 114 of Pride of the West 95 were present—and for each office only one nomination was made and in each case the secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the lodge for the nominee.
Josh W. Voorhies was one of the moving figures.
The following are the officers elected.
1905.
Dr. J. S. N. Soanes, W. M.
John F. Caldwell, S. W.
Chas. W. Rochester, J. W.
D. D. Herndon, Sec.
Jas. Talbott, Treas.
Rev. Dr. P. J. Jackson of Weir City, Kansas, who is here assisting Rev. Dr. W. H. Burrill in a series of meetings at New Hope Baptist church is a divine of national reputation and he is making a great success here. He is eloquent, learned and a forceful speaker and holds his audiences spell-bound.
QUIET WEDDING.
Mr. John Smith and Mrs. Fannie Wilson, widow of the late Ben Wilson, were united in marriage last week. Mr. Smith has remodeled his Sherwood avenue property and will rent it out and make his home at the former Wilson home on South Mosely avenue.
It is reported that Mrs. Russell Sage "systematically feeds the squirrels in Central park." Uncle Russell may have noticed recently that there was a financial leak somewhere.
A New York man has been compelled to pay $1 for hitting Mrs. Shakspeare. He must have hired a Porta to present his case to the jury.
Mrs. Eugene Reilly of La Moure, N. D., became the mother of three girls and a boy a few nights ago. Well, they need more girls out there.
Knights and Daughters, if you have changed High Priestess or Chief Mentors since this list was published kindly notify me at once, that I may make the correction.
W. N. MILLER, Editor.
KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF
TABOR.
Tabernacles.
Number.
1 Mrs. Eliza Nichols, 938 Everett St., Kansas City, Kan.
2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kansas.
3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North
4 Mrs. Madalene Ward, 325 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan.
Main, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
5 Mrs. Sarah Skinner, 725 Park St., Atchison, Kan.
6 Mrs. Mary Curry, 804 Cherry St., Ottawa, Kan.
7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th, Sa-
8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11th St., Coffeyville, Kans.
lina, Kan.
9 Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1421 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan.
10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans.
11 Mrs. Perlor Woodfork, 823 Freeman Ct., Kansas City, Kan.
12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans.
13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans.
14 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans.
16 Mrs. Perlor T. Ballinger, 715 S. 20th St., Parsons, Kan.
17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans.
20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans.
24 Mrs. C. E. Kirby, Bx. 332, Coffeyville, Kan.
28 Mrs. Bell Wright, 1411 Partridge Ave., Parsons, Kan.
20 Mrs. — Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St., Leavenworth, Kan.
30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio., Leavenworth, Kans.
32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont.
33 Mrs. Phamie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb.
34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kans.
35 Mrs. Rachel Dudly, 521 N. 21st South Omaha, Neb.
37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 523 Main, Atchison, Kan.
38 Mrs. Laura Lee, Weir City, Kan.
52 Mrs. Cora Yeager, 928 Main St., Lawrence, Kan.
63 Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1042 Everett, Kansas City, Kan.
77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kans.
85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, 828 Tyler St., N. Topeka, Kan.
89 Mrs. Marie Boyd, 1204 Dodge St., Omaha, Neb.
91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 315 N. 12th, Omaha, Neb.
92 Mrs. J. G. Gillum, 1209 Vine, Lincoln, Neb.
93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans.
559 Mrs. Christina Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota.
777 C.MIS ADDRESSES 233
2 J. Jefferson, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan.
5 J. T. Howard, 120 Kansas Ave. Topeka.
8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St,
Ft. Scott, Kans.
10 Richard Walker, Leavenworth,
Kans.
16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaba, Neb.
17 Allen Jarner, Box 332 Coffeyville, Kan.
18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City.
19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans.
25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans.
59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan, Topeka, Kan.
60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren, Topeka, Kan.
71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St., Lincoln, Neb.
536 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St., Deadwood, South Dakota.
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"Fed by Many Streams."
The common simile in which the various divisions of science are represented as branches of the tree of knowledge is a grotesque survival of a time when neither trees nor science were understood. No simile is perfect or even approximately correct, but one better than the tree and its branches for the origin and relationships of any inductive science is that of a river, rising from various and often obscure sources, growing in size and importance as it proceeds bo' from the springs within its own bed and by the entrance and contributions of tributary streams, and finally pouring its substance into the mighty ocean of accumulated human knowledge.—Liverpool (Eng.) Mercury.
Mother Nature's Children.
One of the most wonderful thing Mother Nature does is to teach he, children how to accomplish things with means and appliances that seem entirely inadequate for the purpose, says St. Nicholas. A bird will build an intricate and beautiful nest with no better tool than her beak (birds do not use their claws for this purpose); a caterpillar can shape a symmetrical cocoon, and bees the sharp-angled cells of their combs. These are familiar instances of this, but by no means as wonderful as those shown in the work of some sea animals that live in shells.
Secretary Shaw complains of the non-elasticity of our currency, and yet many a woman has to make a few dollars a week stretch to cover all the expenses of the family.
Austria and Hungary may think twice before shattering the alliance when they hear this rumor that two powerful neighbors are already planning to pick up the pieces.
The Keene Sentinel speaks of the time "when Mark Twain was a poor boatman on the Mississippi river"—but we had always understood that Mark was a good boatman.
Boston has a suitcase mystery. But every man has a mystery of that kind in his own family when his wife starts to travel after packing into one suitcase the entire contents of a seven-room flat.
It is not to be wondered at that the aged Emperor Franz Josef is finding it difficult to hold down two thrones. The way things are tending now, it's about all a king can do to hold down one throne.
One of the eastern coal magnates says: "The consumer has been getting his coal too cheap." The magnate has probably discovered that the consumer could have paid a little more if his thumbs had been stretched harder.
When the shah of Persia goes shopping during his visit to Europe he does not ask prices. "He points with his finger at the article he wants, and by that act buys it, whether the price be $10,000 or 10 cents." That has always been our dream.
We got into an elevator the other day with an armless man and he ast us if we wouldn't be kind enough to hold his hat for him while some ladles was in the elevator. This here thing of being perlite is enough to drive a man to bromo selzer.—Hardeman Free Press.
Chicago tailors want men to wear corsets, "not for supports so much as to make their trousers set well over the hips." Now we know why so many men go insane. Their trousers set so badly over their hips.
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Attend the song service every S
Jay at 6:30 at the A. M. E. church
Go to New Hope Baptist church
attend their young people's gue
meeting each Sunday evening.
adles thing live a Free
Gambling houses are being opened up in every alley in the down-town district of Wichita and yet we are to every once in a while about how many "dives are closed" A new gambling house opened this week.
wear much well why Their ships.
Enter the Rally of Rev. S. S. Washington for one of the four grand prizes Contractors have begun to patch up Main street.
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onta, Kansas, Saturday Nov 25, °05
rr
Zctro gets more uftimatums than
cure postal eards and bis wall-space
fg limited.
somebody suggests there is no dis-
ie avout the sex of Leifer. This
kes the angel cake, :
Neture is pretty wise, after cll.
Irion sho kave Alaska its climate she
jso filled it with coal.
qusiro 18 at present endeavoring to
quer the American language. He
fay twekle America itself next.
the Pittsburg embezzier who put
420,000 in large bills into the fire
Zuiless thought Re had money to
pura.
Th bears have been killed in Du-
bath, the dispatches do not say
sist stocks will be affected by thelr
a
jn Omaha negro has trained his
jes to rob hen roosts, but water-
eons Will have to be “lifted” in the
sane old Way.
‘he people who have been accus-
tu! to speak of the Atlantic ocean
pie "big pond,” now call the Pana-
panal a diteh,
Satisties Show that America makes
sue bartels than any other country.
4nd bigger ones, 00. Look at Rocke-
{uler’s and Carnegie’s.
Arevolution broke out the other day
in Korea, but it luckily happened that
forty or fifly Japanese soldiers were
on hand to put st down,
If men ever do the cooking, at
least two proverbs will have to be re-
vised to “the sort that father used to
make” and “feed the dear.”
It is difenlt for mere man to pick
out the sound chestnuts from the
wormy ones, but bright-eyed little Mr.
Squirrel can do it every time,
An American who tried to introduce
jhe quick lunch in London has failed.
Perhaps he made the mistake of hay-
ing coffee instead of tea on tap.
The “Empress of the Sahara” 1s
singing songs in German variety halls.
The Lord only knows what has be-
come of “Emperor” Jacques Labaudy.
The total profits of baseball this
season are estimated at $800,000. We
wonder what the total profits were in
the other great American national
game.
| ote eee
A New York girl has invented a
machine by which she claims one may
count a million dollars a minute, John
, W. Gates will no doubt hail this as a
real boon,
A New York girl has had her lover
arrested “because he kissed her too
much.” Qne of the first things a
lover should learn is to kiss the girl
lust enough,
Joseph H, Choate says the oppor-
tunities for young men are greater
than ever, This may be so, but what
about the opportunities for men who
are over forty-five?
The English novelist who commit-
ted suicide in order to advertise her
aew book set an example that the
most enthusiastic Nterary aspirant
will hesitate to follow.
It has been necessary to place a
special guard on duty to keep Prince-
ton students from daubing a statue
of Washington, Princeton should have
a Kindergarten department.
A German savant says the bite of a
preity gitl Is as deadly as a rattle-
snake's, If any pretty girl wants to
be shown, we offer ourself as a sac-
rifee in the eause of science.
In a recent race of carrier pigeons
one bird made 200 miles in three
hours. In aerial navigation the pig-
eon easily holds the lead over all
other flying machines yet invented.
A recent count shows that there
are 10,080 millionaires in the world,
nore than half of whom live in this
country. Still, we had supposed that
Pittsburg alone had more than 10,000
of them,
An advertisement in the Yorkshire
Post asks, “Would any lady of means
care to marry poor, erowded-out clerk,
sed 372” ‘This sort of thing 1s almost
the only fact behind the query, “Does
Advertising pay?”
Sir Thomas Lipton’s ‘promise that if
A ses well he will be at Sandy Hook
“n 1007 with a new yacht to challenge
‘or ‘he America cup, means only that
Sore Amerfean designer will also be
there with a better one.
For the successful conduct of the
War the mikado again gives credit to
the iilustrious ancestors. It would be
interesting te know how far the an-
@stors would have been held to
Vane if the war had gone the other
Yay
Prof. Henry Van Dyke is quoted as
“ting: “If Lean persuade men to see
the ifference between Shakespeare’s
Writings and ‘Fables in Slang,’ I think
will accomplish @ great task.” We
“o hope, however, that P'rof. Van Dyke
Teally said, “I shall accomplish’
WASTED TO A SHADOW.
But Found a Cure After Fifteen
Years of Suffering.
A. H, Stotts, messenger at the State
Capitol, Columbus, O., says:
“For fifteen years
5 <2 1 had kidney trov-
gy 3 ~\\ bles, and though I
: Beem \ doctored , faithfully.
; eA could not find a
gedea\ cure. I had heavy
(7 ee}, ackaches, dizzy
SANE), headaches. and ter
—- Se
» ae ders. One day |
Os collapsed, fell in-
Gmetad sensible on the
sidewalk, and-then
. —— T had kidney trou-
gy 3 ~\h bles, and though I
és GAA \ doctored , faithfully.
; DA could not find a
eeeA\ cure. 1 had heavy
( Para), Wackaches, dizzy
G Rig ig headaches: and ter-
Y > q rible urinary disor-
» ie A: ders. One day |
hve collapsed, fell in-
Gmetad sensible on the
sidewalk, and then
wasted away in bed for ten weeks.
After being given up, I began using
Doan’s Kidney Pills. In a couple of
months I regained my old health, and
now weigh 188 pounds. Twelve boxes
@id it, and I have been well two
years.”
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
‘Tried to Die in Comfort.
William Monroe, of Kalamazoo,
Mich., having reached the age of 6S a
few days ago, decided that he had out-
lived his usefulness and _ therefore
cut his throat, partially severing the
windpipe, but missing the jugular
vein, Just then his wife came in and
found him sitting calmly in an easy
chair, smoking his pipe, while blood
gushed from the wound. She hastily
bound a cloth around his neck and
later a surgeon sewed up the wound.
Mr. Monroe has now decided not to
hurry matters in the same way again
Highest in the World.”
One of the most interesting railway
trips in the world is over the Oroyo
railway, which runs from Callao to the
goldfields of Cerro de Paeco. It is
considered one of the wonders in the
Peruvian world. It is certainly the
greatest feat of railway engineering
in either hemisphere. Commencing
in Callao, it ascends the narrow val-
ley of the Rimac, rising nearly 5,000
feet in the first forty-six miles. Thence
it goes through the intricate gorges
of the Sierras {ill it tunnels the An-
des at an altitude of 15,645 feet, the
highest point in the world where a pis-
ton rod is moved by steam. This as-
tonishing elevation is reached in
seventy-eight miles.
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Winthrop, Cal., Nov. 20th (Special)
—A plain and straightforward story
is always the most convincing. And
that is what has impressed us most
in reading the testimonials in regard
to Dodd's Kidney Pills. The expert-
ence told by Davis Lewis of this place
bears the ring and stamp of truth
upon it, He says:—
“[ was troubled for six months
with dull heayy pains in the small
of my back, sometimes It passed into
my stomach, at other times up be-
tween my shoulders. When it was
in my stomach I was doubled up, and
hardly knew what to do for the pain,
I was advised to take all kinds of
remeiles, and did so but without get-
ting any relief, Then some one told
me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. 1 got
a box and began taking them. The
first few doses gave me relief, by the
time I had finished them all the pain
was gone and I have been well ever
since.”
Hetty Green's Auto.
Mrs. Hetty Green, the richest wo-
man in America, is to purchase an
auto, She is to run this auto herself.
Her heart ig softened toward all auto-
mobilists, She no longer thinks they
are devil wagons, run by devils for
devils. Soon she will spin from bank
to bank in her own auto instead of
walking, Three rules she has laid
down for herself: “My auto must be
the best on the market that can be
bought for the least money. My auto
must be capable of going slow. My
auto must be one that I can run my-
self, No chauffeur for me.”
Sure Sign That Dr.Williams’ Pink Pills
‘Are Needed to Tone Up the
Dinestive Organs.
‘Loss of appetite, distress after eating,
shortness of breath, a feeling of utter
wealness—these aro symptoms that are
familiar to most sufferers from stomach
trouble. Too often the ordinary doctor's
treatment serves but to weaken the dis-
eased organs.
‘The new tonic method of treating dis-
orders of this kind does not aim to do the
work of the stomach, does not demand
‘thnt the food be pre-digested, but builds
up the weakened organs, so that they can
@o the work that nature intended.
Mrs. L.O. Law, of No. 824 North street,
Horton, Kansas, says: “In 1897, while
we were living on a farm in this neigh-
porhood, I became geuerally debilitated
as the result of overwork, I had serious
indigestion, lost my appetite, suffered
from a sense of suffocation and from ob-
struction of the circulation, 80 thst arti-
ficial means had to be used to restore it.
‘After suffering for mouths without find-
ing any relief, I tried a box of Dr. Wil-
liams? Pink Pills of which I had read in
a newspaper. The first few boxes made
me lots better, and after using the third
box I felt entirely well.
“J am now in excellent health and am
able not only to take care of my house
Dut also to assist my husband in a store
which he has|ately taken, Dr. Williams’
Pink Pills cured me and I can recom-
mend them. They are so simple, s0
easily taken and so prompt in their ac-
‘tion.””
Remember Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills do
not act on the bowels. They make new
blood and restore shattered nerves. In
this way they carry health and vigor to
every organ and fiver of the body. They
are sold by all druggists or will be sent,,
postpaid on receipt of price, 50 cents per
xx; six boxes for $2.60, by the Dr. Wil-
liams Modicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y.
MY ASRS
Oo >
To Gladden Somebody's Heart
To him who goes que of his way
“ro giadden ‘somebody's heart
‘There‘must come, at the end of the day
then alonen from the workd apart,
He thins of Sis gain and loss,
‘ence that they cannot know
wWhoaeter bend down vo spenie
To the chlid with the tear-suaihed cheek,
Tecause they must burty 80.
No treasures may. il his halls,
Qing itoring vecvante ne'er
May humry tovanewer bis cals,
Bad teat maybe his fare!
Bub meannciets weal ts tis
‘And his a perole part
In the Masthe Dramatis’s play
Wyo sometimes goon out of his way
To Siadden somebody's heart
= eS 8. E. Kiser.
Perea Ea la
Tahiti (or Otaheite), one of the is
lands of the South Pacific, is a land
that might have been imagined by a
writer of children's fairy tales. Here
is what a visitor who recently re-
turned from there said of it:
“The inhabitants are a handsome
race, with light brown skins, superior
in physica! beauty to any of the white
races. They are a happy and child-
like people, with the love of beauty
which distinguished the ancient
Greeks.
“Life on the island is a delight. The
trees supply not only fruit, but bread,
milk and even custard. (I mean the
custard apple, which grows nowhere
else.)
“Hyen one’s garments grow on the
trees, sq to speak. The fabric may be
stripped from the trunk and made
into wearing apparel with little trow-
ble.
“The, inhabitants are all Christians
(thanks to generations of missionary
teaching), so that their old savagery
has gone, while their graceful man-
ners remain.
“Strangers on the island may walk
into any home they please, and will
be welcomed as honored guests. The
most delicious fruits and other dain-
ties will be set before them, served
by the host, graceful and polite and
his womenkind, dusky beauties, as
modest as they are charming.”
Ferocious “Kissing Bug.”
The discovery of a “kissing bug”
larger and more ferocious than the
mysterious insect that was so often
reported. in various parts of the Unit-
ed States a few years ago is reported
by Prof. A. L. Herrera, chief agricul-
tural entomologist of the republic of
Mexico.” A description of the bug,
which Prof, Herrera says is known in
Mexico as chinche voladora, and is the
cause of considerable apprehension ot
serious injury, especially to children,
which it attacks by puncturing the
skin with its beak and sucking the
blood, has reached the bureau of en-
tomology of the United States depart-
ment of agriculture.
‘The real name of the insect is mec-
cus pallidipennis, belonging to the
Reduvil family, being larger than
the native American so called “kiss:
ing bug,” and is closely related to con-
orhinus, the genus which includes the
cone noses, the’most bloodthirsty of
the species. It measures upward of
an inch and a quarter in length*and
five-eighths of an inch in width, and is
black in color, with light converging
bands like the markings of a turtle.
“The insect is so large and of such
formidable appearance,” says the bu-
reau’s report, “that we would natural-
ly expect it to be capable of a danger-
ous bite.”
Mine (Govere ‘Half an: jacra:
A vine now standing in California,
which is considered the largest in the
world, was planted in 1842 by a Span
ish woman.
Beneath its spreading branches,
which cover nearly half an acre,
800 persons could find protection
from the sun's heat, The first
election in Santa Barbara county
under American rule was held be-
neath its ripening fruit.
The vine is of the mission variety.
In 1893 it bore eight tons of grapes,
and in 1895 over ten tons. The trunk
of the vine is 7 feet 8 inches in cir-
cumference.-Scientific American.
Umbrellas on Hire.
America has now scores of depots
where an umbrella can be hired for
five cents by any one overtaken by
rain minus their useful “gamp.”
‘These umbrellas are so *well marked
that there is no fear of the dishonest
making off with them. You hire at
one point, and may return the article
at any of the depots convenient to
you. That the system is of service Is
proved by the flourishing condition of
the company exploiting the novel idea.
The umbrellas for hire are, of course,
not costly affairs, but etill all that is
required for emergency.
Motor-Car Climbs Steps.
To settle a wager, Mr. John L.
Poole recently drove a T-horsepower
motor-car up the 193 steps of the
Odessa boulevard steps, ending with
his car in such good condition that
it was possible to go straight off for
a long drive with it. Owing to the
wheel-base of ‘the car, both front and
rear wheels were obliged to jump at
the same time. The total height of
the flight of steps is 84% feet, and the
gradient thirty in a hundred.
Live Owl on an Engine.
A live owl came into the Kansas
City Union Depot on the Missouri Pa-
cific train from Wichita last night.
‘The bird was caught between the
boiler and one of the rods on the sid@
of the engine. It had been struck a
glancing blow, and lodged stunned on
the engine’s side. Some small boys
in the station noticed the owl and cap-
tured it—Kansas City Star.
READ AND YOU WILL LEARN
‘That the leading medical writers anc
teachers of all the several schools of
practice endorse and recommend, in the
strongest terms possible, each and every
Ingredient entering into the composition
of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
for the cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia,
catarrh of stomach, “liver complaint,*
torpid liver, or biliousness, chronic bowel
affections, and all catarrhal diseases of
whatever region, name or nature, It is
also a specific remedy for all such chronic
or long standing eases of eatarrhal affee-
tions and their restltants, as bronchial,
throat and lung dicenses (except consump
tion) accompanied with severe coughs. It
is not so good for acute colds and coughs,
but, for lingering, or chronie cases it 18
especially efticacious in producing per-
fect cures. Tt contains Black Cherrybark,
Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, Stone raot,
Mandrake root and Queen’s root—all of
which are highly praised as remedies for
al! the above mentioned affections by such
eminent medical writers and teachers as
Prof. Bartholow, of Jefferson Med. Col-
lege; Prof. Hare, of the Univ. of Pa.;
Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Ben-
nett ‘Med, College, Chicazo; Prot. John
King, M.D., late of Cineinnatt;’ Prof.
John’ M. Scudder, M, D.. late of Cincin-
hatl; Prof. Edwin M. Hale, M. D.z of
Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, and
scores of others equally eminent in ‘their
several schools of practice,
‘The "Golden Medical Discovery” is the
guly medicine put. up for sale, through
drugeists for like purposes, that has any
such professional, endorsement wort
more than any number of ordinary testi-
monials. Open publicity of its formula
‘on the bottle wrapper is the best possible
guaranty of its merits. A glance at this
[published formula will show that "Golden
Medical Discovery” contains no poison
‘ous or harmful agents and no aleohol—
chemically pure, triple-refined glycerine
being used instead. Glycerine is entirely
unobjectionable and besides is a most
useful ingredient in the cure of all stom-
ach as well ag bronchial, throat and ung
affections. ‘There is the hizhest medical
anthority for its use in all such cases,
‘The "Discovery isa concentrated glye-
eric extract of native, medicinal roots
and is safe and reliable.
‘A booklet of extracts from eminent,
medical authorities, endorsing its ingre-
dients mailed free on request. Address
Dr. B. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. ¥.
Does the yacht builder believe in
large sails and small profits?
ee eae
Beater Pao tease Company South Bends iad:
Some men who swear eternal love
during the courtship are eternally
swearing after marriage.
Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
‘Then use Deflance Starch, it will
keep them white—I6 oz. for 10 cents,
If a girl is all the world to a young
man he naturally resents any at-
tempt of other men to acquire the
earth.
Pin Prick Kills at Ninety-Nine.
After living over ninety-nine years
without any serious illness, Mrs. Ma-
tilda Scott, of Bellville, Miffin county,
Pa., flve months ago pricked her fore-
head with a pin. Cancer resulted and
she died. She was the mother of
twelve children, and gave eeven sons
to the Union army in the civil war.
She was the second oldest woman in
Central Pennsylvania, and would have
reached 100 next February,
MINISTERIAL WORK.
Divide the Borough Into Districts
‘dust. en @olitivtans Oe:
In the work of reaching the un
churched masses the ministers of
Brooklyn are going to divide the
borough into districts, just as the poli-
ticians do, and make a systematic
house-to-house canvass. Statistics
show that there are something like
1,500,000 people in that city who have
no church affiliation, The systematic
canyass plan was tried in the Four-
teenth assembly district in Manhat-
tan by St. Mark’s Episcopal church,
with the result that 90 fa:zilies who
had not been known or who had drop-
ped out were added to the Episcopal
churches of the district. The Brook-
lyn ministers are confident they will
increase their church rolls by at least
25,000 members by the first of the
year. Churches of all denominations
have joined in the movement.
PASSING OF PORRIDGE
Makes Way for the Better Food of @
Rstier Bon.
“Porridge is no longer used for
breakfast in my home,” writes a loyal
Britain from Huntsville, Ont. This
was an admission of no small signifi
cance to one “brought up” on the time
honored stand-by.
“One month ago,” she continues, “I
bought a package of Grape-Nuts food
for my husband, who had been an in-
valid for over a year. He had passed
through a severe attack of pneumonia
and la grippe combined, and was left
in a very bad condition when they
passed away.
“I tried everything for his benefit,
but nothing seemed to do him any
good. Month followed month and he
still remained as weak as ever. I was
almost discouraged about him when I
got the Grape-Nuts, but the result
has compensated me for my anxiety.
“In the one month that he has eat-
en GrapeNuts he has gained 10
pounds in weight, his strength is rap-
idly returning to him, and he feels
like a new man. Now we all eat
Grape-Nuts food, and are the better
for it. Our little 5 year old boy, who
used to suffer from pains in the stom-
ach after eating the old-fashioned por-
ridge, has no more trouble since. he
began to use Grape-Nuts, and I have
no more doctor’s bills to pay for him.
“We use Grape-Nuts with only sweet
cream, and find it the most tasty dish
in our bill of fare.
“Last Monday I ate 4 teaspoonfuls
of Grape-Nuts and cream for break-
fast, nothing else, then set to work
and got my morning's work done by 9
o'élock, and felt less tired, much
stronger, than if I had made my break-
fast on meat, potatoes, etc, as I used
to. 1 wouldn't be without Grape-Nuts
in the house for any’ money.” Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. There’s a reason.
Read the littie book, “The Road to
Wellville,” in pkgs.
LATE MARKET REPORT,
‘Kansas City.
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LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF,
The Korean cabinet agreed to ac
cept the proposition for a Japanese
protectorate over Korea by the Maré
quis Ito.
Minister Squiers, at Havana, cabled
the state department under. recent
date, that there had been two deaths
there from yellow fever.
Torpedo boat S 126 collided near
Buelk with the small cruiser Undine.
The torpedo boat sank and one offi-
cer and 32 men are missing.
All of the Jews of Rome have organ-
ized a great meeting of protest against
the massacre of Russian Jews and im
sympathy with the Russian revolu-
tion.
At Amsterdam the strike of grain
measures and weighers, which was
becun November 4, has ended, and
the men will return to their old posi-
tions.
Lord Mount Stephen has contribut
ed $50,000 to Queen Alexandra's funé
for the unemployed. This is the lar
gest individual subscription thus far
received.
‘The president has announced that
General William Crozier has. been de
tailed as chief of ordnance for the
next four years. General Crozler is
now serving in that capacity.
‘There have been sent to represen:
tative farmers throughout the entire
country schedules asking for informa:
tion relative to the acreage and pro-
duction of corn, wheat, oats, flax seed,
hay and potatoes. The data thus ob-
tained will be used by the Department
of Agriculture in determining the area
harvested and the total production of
these crops. i
Hereafter when pale faces go to
Rosebud reservation, in South Da-
kota, to see how the wild Sioux In-
dians live they will be greeted at the
Bone Steel station with a band of
braves. The redskins will not come
out to gather scalps nor to frighten
away the visitors; instead, each buck
will beseech the travelers to ride in
his automobile. t
One thousand and fifty-six British
sailors were missing from the squad-
ron of Prince Louis of Battenberg
which has been anchored in New
York harbor for a little more than a
week. The sailors are recorded as de-
serters on the books of the six ships
composing the fleet, but their officers
hope that most of them have merely
overstayed their shore leave.
American Minister Griscom will
leave on the steamer Manchuria for
the United States. He was given a
reception by the American Asiatic
Association, at the consulate, which
was illuminated. |
‘Thomas W. Lawson was held for
the December session of the superior
cours on a charge of criminal libel,
preferred by Clarence W. Barron, of
Boston. Bail of $3,000 was furnish-
ed.
M. William Busnach, a well known
Paris author, 73 years of age, has just
married a young actress, Mile. Yrben,
aged 23, of the Folies Dramatiques
theater, and he has advised his friends
of the marriage,
‘The French minister of war has or-
dered that the fifteen days arrest of
General Brugere, the commander of
the French army, for making public
details of a conference with the min-
ister of war shall begin November 24,
thus permitting the general to at-
tend the marriage of his daughter this
week, which will be the social event
of the season in Paris.
An official dispatch received at The
Hague says that the Dutch troops
which are endeavoring to put down a
rebellion in the island of Celebes, one
of the Sunday islands in the Bast In-
dies, have captured positions of the
rebels. At Toppink 41 rebels were
killed and four wounded. The Dutch
troops lost one iilled and six wound.
The Russian cruiser Lena has ar
rived here in want of 3,000 tons of
coal. She has been near the Aleutian
islands since leaving San Francisco
on November 1. 5
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populace,
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will save not only time, because it
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cents. Then again because Deflance
Starch is free from all injurious chem-
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8 12-02. package it is because he has
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and the annoyance of the iron stick-
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Diaz Is Viadimir’s Double.
A distinguished traveler _vouches
for the statement that President Por-
firio Diaz of Mexico is the Western
double of the Grand Duke Vladimir of
Russia. And he also says that aside
from thelr marked resemblance in
figure and feature the autocratic un-
cle of the czar and the great presi-
dent of America’s central republic are
very much alike in character and dis-
position.
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womb, and if not heeded the trouble
will make headway until the penalty
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ness at best, while in many cases the
results are fatal.
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Adams,of the Colonnade Hotel, Seattle,
Wash., writes:
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‘would try this great preparation.”
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her letter, just so surely will Lydia E.
Pinkham’s’ Vegetable Compound cure
every woman in the land who suffers
from womb troubles, inflammation of
the ovaries, kidney troublss, nervous
excitability and nervous prostratioa.
Mrs, Pinkham invites all young
women who are ill to write her far free
advice. AAdress, Lynn, Mase,
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INDIANS FOOLED THEN.
Some Winnebagos Beat White Men at
Their Own Game.
‘A good story comes from the West
of some Winnebago Indians on a re-
servation near Sioux City beating the
white man at his own game. The In-
dians have been accustomed to race
their cow ponies against the thorough-
breds that the sporting gentry have
imported for the purpose, and, detting
heavily, have lost large sums. Last
month, according to the story, the In
dian bucks raised a subscription fund
and sent one of their number to Ken-
tueky, where he bought the best horse
he could get for $1,000. The thing was
kept quiet until the next fair, and then
the Indians entered the'r horse under
the ‘ansuspicious na.ae of “Bald
Eagle.” They nominated an old buck
of 200 pounds to ride him, and the
bookmakers promptly chalked up odds
of 20 to 1 against the beast, at which
the Indians joyfully placed their bets.
“Bald Eagle” won in a walk. It may
be true.
i i Be cea Ree iia a
General William W. Belknap, secre-
tary of war during the second Grant
administration, went to the war of the
rebellion as the major of the Fif-
teenth Iowa infantry. He often told
| tils story on himself. In one of the
companies of that regiment was a
young fellow named Darby Greely.
When the regiment was marching
over the gangplanks onto the steamer
Sucker State the major sat on his
horse close by. As Darby Greely
stepped on the plank his mother grab-
bed him and pulled him to her
bosom. With intense Irish emotion
she eried and crooned over him and
then, seeing the major, thé blarney in
her bubbled forth and she cried:
“Darby, me b'y, stick close to the ma-
Jor an’ ye'll niver git hurted.”
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man fs either a boast or a confes-
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iitters Gorn in Transit.
Joseph Kline, a merchant of St.
Michael's, Md., while opening a box
of goods packed in excelsior, from
New York, discovered a handsome cat
and four pretty kittens which were
not yet old enough to have their eyes
open. Mr. Kline says the box had
probably been packed a week, and it
is also probable the kittens were born
during the journey from New York.
For ution feihtagsotene te nh febios foe
amination, alays pal, eures wind colic. sscubote.
Unique Postage Stamp.
A unique postage stamp has, it fs
stated, been discovered in Roumania,
It dates from June 1, 1813, and is
Wallachian, for Roumania had then
no existence. The stamp, which is
blue, is round, like a sealing wafer,
with indented edges. It bears the
arms of Wallachia—an eagle, resting
on a sphere, with outstretched wings
and a cross in its beak, No value is
marked on the stamp.
Try One Package.
If “Defiance Starch” dces not please
you, return it to your dealer. If it
oes you get one-third more for the
same money. Tt will give you satis-
faction. and will not stick to the iron.
oman Attar Goud,
A Roman altar four feet high and of
square formation has been unearthed
near Melrose, England, at the site of
an ancient Roman camp. An inscrip-
tion chiseied on it reads: “To the
great and mighty Jupiter, Carolus,
centurion of the twentieth legion, the
valiant and victorious, cheerfully,
willingly and deservedly paid his
vow.”
DON'T FORGET
Alarze2.o7. packare Red Cross Bail Bue, oniy
Scouts, ‘the ituss Company, South Bend, Ind:
He Was Not a Teetotaler.
Susan B. Anthony is a worker in
the cause: of temperarce, but she al-
ways dodged in this way when ask-
ed if she is a total abstainer: “Your
question reminds me of a remark
made by Robert Bonner, the New
York publisher, when a similar query
was put to him. He replied: ‘No, I
should not call myself a teetotaler,
for I remember having a glass of
sherry some twenty-five or thirty
years ago.'”
Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. One-third
more starch for the same money.
Diamonds That Explode.
A curious fact regarding diamonds
is that it is not uncommon for the
crystals to explode as soon as they
are brought up from the mine, Some-
times they have burst in the pockets
or the warm hands of miners, due to
the effect of increased temperature.
Large stones are more likely to do
this than small ones, Valuable stones
have been destroyed in this way. By
way of safeguard, some dealers im-
bed large diamonds in a raw potato
for safe transport from South Africa.
BIG STEAMER SUNK
ONLY SIX PASSENGERS SAVED,
428 Persons Believed to Have Perish-
ed — 57 Bodies Have Been Recov-
ered—Blinding Snow Storm Said to
Have Caused Accident.
London, Noy. 22, — The Hilda, the:
Southwestern Railway's cross chan-
nel steamer, was wrecked off St.
Malo on the north coast of France.
The Hilda left for Southampton
recently for St. Malo, Its pas
sage was greatly delayed by a fos
in the channel and when nearing St.
Malo it ran into a severe snow storm,
apparently missed its course and
foundered on the rocks off Jardin
lighthouse three miles from St. Ma-
lo.
‘The company’s steamer Ada, out:
ward from St. Malo, rescued five of
the passengers and one of the crew.
These are now on the way to
Southampton. There is an uncon-
firmed report that seventy had been
saved. Late advices indicate that the
report is untrue.
‘The Hilda was near St. Malo recent
ly, It struck the rocks in the rond-
sted off the island of Cezembre, hay-
ing mfssed the tide owing to bad
weather and fog,
‘The majority of the crew and pas:
sengers were asleep at the time. Two
boats were lowered, one of which con-
taining five men arrived at St. Ser-
van, ‘The second boat was picked up
empty at St. Cast, where thirteen
bodies were washed ashore. The top
of the Hilda’s funnel and the mast are
visible at low tide, according to the
telegram from St. Servan.
Southampton, — The offices of the
railway company to which the Hilda
belonged were crowded with persons
clamoring for information regarding
relatives and friends believed to have
sailed om the lost vessel. Many pa-
thetic scenes were witnessed when
grief crazed persons demanded infor-
mation which could net be given.
An official message received from
St. Malo says that 129 persons were
aboard the Hilda, of which 101 were
passengers and the crew of twenty-
eight men, with only six persons sav-
ed so faras known, making the total
losses 123. All of the sixteen Eng:
lish saloon passengers were drown-
ed.
According to reports here fifty-sev-
en bodies have been recovered so far.
Among the bodies recovered are those
‘of Captain Gregory and Chief Officer
Pearson.
FOR BIGGER BATTLESHIPS.
Board of Construction Thinks 18,000
Tons Minimum.
Washington, Noy. 23.—The board of
construction of the navy department
held an important meeting at which
the recommendations of the general
board on navy construction were care-
fully considered. The gencral board
is in favor of ships of much larger
tonnage, 18,000 tons displacement be-
ing regarded as a minimum for bat-
tleships. The board of construction
inclines to the belief that there are
important factors which should be
considered along with increased ton-
nage, and its report to the secretary,
although. not prepared, will contain
some important modifications of the
general board’s program.
SALTON SEA IS RAGING.
Southern Pacific Tracks Are Again
Washed Out.
Los Angeles, Cal., Nov, 22,—Infor-
mation has come to the Southern Pa-
cific headquarters here that the gale
blew inland from this morning lash-
ed the waters of Salton sea into huge
breakers which damaged the railroad
track and cut off telegraphic com-
munication along this route. ‘The
railroad had just finished extensive
works to protect the track from the
encroaching waters that flowed in
from the Colorado river and believ-
ed that it had finally overcome the
difficulty. Winds, however, caused
great breakers to wash over the
tracks.
To Receive Special Instructions.
Panama, Nov. 23.—All the division
engineers reported to Chief Engineer
Stevens to receive special instructions
before his departure for the United
States. On Mr, Stevens’ return the
telegraph and telephone systems and
the isthmian railroad will be modern-
ized.
Revolt Leader Dies.
Berlin, Nov. 22.—A cable message
received from Lieutenant General
Trotha, commander of the forces in
German Southwest Africa, announce
ed the death of Hendrik Witboi, the
leader of the Hottontot revolt.
‘Washington, Nov. 2c. — The inter
state commerce committee of the sen.
ate will meet to take up the railroad
rate question. It is said the commit-
tee will present a report to the sen-
ate on the subject about ten days af
‘ter congress convenes,
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Automatio Billiard Tables.
‘Automatic billiard tables have been
thvented in Germany to do away with
the services of an attendant and save
the proprietors of cafes the men’s
wages. On dropping a small coin into
‘a slot the balls are produced auto:
matically, and at the end of fifteen
minutes they disappear from the ta-
ble.
Unique Receipt for Poll Tax.
Every three years all Chinese domi-
cfled in Siam have to pay a small poll
tax. When this has been done the
collector ties a string around the
man’s left wrist and fastens the knot
with a special official seal. The brace-
let is the Chinese’s receipt and must
be worn one month, s
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Killed Chasing Cat Under Bed.
Charles Bowman, the 13-months-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowman, of
Rolling, Wis., met death in a peculiar
manner. Ip following a kitten which
ran under a bed at the Bowman-home,
the child ran its head against a four-
inch spike, which penetrated the
brain,
Tam sure Piso’s Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago—Mns. THos. ROMBINS,
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Annual “Lion” Sermon.
Canon Newbolt preached the an-
nual “lion” sermon before the lord
mayor of London and the sheriffs re-
cently. Two hundred and fifty years
ago Sir John Gayer, afterward lord
mayor, was pursued by a lion in an
Arabian desert, but was delivered by
prayer. In his will he left funds for
an annual service as a thank offer-
ing.
BABY CAME NEAR DYING.
From an Awful Skin Humor—
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Wasted to a Skeleton—
Speedily Cured by
Cuticura.
“When three months old my boy
broke out with an itching, watery
rash all over his body, and he would
scratch till the blood ran. We tried
nearly everything, but he grew worse,
wasting to a skeleton, and we feared
he would die. He slept only when
in our arms. The first application of
Cuticura soothed him so that he slept
In his cradle for the first time in many
weeks. One set of Cuticura made a
complete and permanent _ cure.
(Signed) Mrs. M. C. Maitland, Jasper,
Ontario.”
Saved the Birds.
During a recent cold period in
Switzerland thousands of swallows
fell exhausted and half frozen. At
Lucerne and Zurich the ‘birds were
collected and taken care of by the
people. When they had sufficiently
recovered they were shipped by train
to Italy and there set at lberty to
continue the migration southward.
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Liberty In Bolivia.
‘The Bolivian legislature has now
adopted that amendment to the con-
stitution which says: “The Bolivian
state upholds the Catholic religion;
and the free exercise of other wor-
ship {s allowed.” This is a marked
step in religious freedom.
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Lands adjoining can be purchased at from $8
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ations.
‘Already 175000 farmers from the United
States have made their homes in Canada.
For pamphlet “Twentieth Century Canada”
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