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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. Negro Uplifting. SEVENTH YEAR. NEGRO SELF-UPLIFTING. contributions the Race Makes Through Churches to Its Own Education Booker T. Washington in The In- dependent. own time to time in the past a great of matter has been furnished to public, with the praiseworthy purge of portraying the individual struggle and sacrifices of colored youths secure an education. These efforts cruagling young men and women, no inspiration in family tradition fortune, and with little or no money which to secure the knowledge they crave, is one of the most urging as well as pathetic feats I have come across in my educational work during the past twenty years. As a hopeful indication of race matter, and I may safely so desist, it must be of peculiar interest to the average American interest in the Negro people. in the other hand, much matter has been furnished the public coning the aid given the Negro race thalnthropic white* people; attenis also frequently directed to the use of money expended for the edu- of the Negro by State and mu- nual governments, the proceeds of grant funds and of common tax- do not think that the public has sufficiently informed of what the himself has been doing during forty years, and is doing now, his own education through the organizations controlled by are dwelling upon this principae however, I wish to direct attent here to several minor ways of or less importance in which the P is constantly displaying the P of self-help—the most important significant force in the uplift of person or race, the absence of must always be regarded as a defect of character. then, it is well to say that there are very few orphan asylems anywhere Negro children. Possibly in nine cases Negro families care for emphasis of their race in the neighborhoods where they reside. A child left many hours without paraphernate it strays into some family more often, is sought out by some and, without legal formality, become a real part of the family. One of this custom one finds very suffering among Negro children. The Southern States the masses little about hospitals. The sick fortunate are cared for by second fraternal societies, by the nurses or by individuals. A second of self-help, which is increasing by year, is the voluntary taxation of Negro communities for the one of extending the public school often from one to three months; for these months are added to the public school term. Should name other forms of self-just are equally significant and worthy. 10 return to the main point. Of the more than eight millions of colored people in the United States, it is estimated that two-thirds of the adults are members of some church. The great body of them are either members of the Baptist church, or of some branch of the Methodist church. The Methodists are divided into four groups or branches, namely: the African Methodist Episcopal, the A. M. E. Zion, the Colored Methodist, and those belonging to the main body of the Northern Methodist church. Besides, in all the Southern States, and in some States outside of the South, there are Presbyterian, Congregational and Episcopal churches, and a few other denominations—including Catholics—not under the Methodist or Baptist groups, all contributing something toward the expenses of the schools and colleges. The plan for securing money from the colored people through their churches varies according to the location and conditions surrounding the people, as well as the customs and laws of the church. For example, in the case of the Baptists, there is at least one institution, usually called college or university, in each Southern State, supported in part or in whole by the pennies and dollars of the masses. In Alabama, for illustration, there is what is known as the Alabama Baptist Colored University, at Selma. Last year the colored people in Alabama contributed to the work of this institution $9,441.93, exclusive of student board and tuition. The property is owned by colored people; their money created it, with the exception of a few gifts from outside sources. There is at least one such school in each of the Southern States. The detailed circumstances surrounding them may vary, but the general plan is the same. In the case of the African Methodist Episcopal church, there are institutions that owe their existence almost wholly to the small gifts of the churches and individuals of the denomination. Last year $51,601.86 was raised by the denomination for the purposes of education. The oldest and largest of these institutions is the Wilberforce University, at Wilberforce, O. Although this institution is now somewhat generously assisted by the State of Ohio, it was for years supported almost wholly by the colored people. Let me use another illustration as showing what the African Methodist Episcopal church is doing in the South. There is a school in Atlanta, Ga., called Morris-Brown College, that was organized only a few years ago. It now owns a very valuable property and has a large student body. The college was built and is supported, to a large extent, by money raised by the church membership. For 1904 the institution received from all sources for running expenses, $15,985.58, of which the churches in that connection in the State of Georgia contributed $6,200, the third Sunday in September being set apart for the taking of offerings for the educational work; and $850.50 was raised through the industrial department. The remainder was contributed through other channels of the church, and mostly all of it by Negro people. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion church has ten institutions of learning, of which Livingston College, at Salisbury, N. C., is the most important. The corresponding secretary of education of the Zion church reports that the money collected last year amounted to $20,706.54, which went to all the schools of the church to supplement their other revenues for running purposes. Through the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education society of the Methodist Episcopal church the colored membership contributed for education for the current year $19,251.73. For the ten years, 1896-1905, inclusive, $79,228.13 was contributed. The Negro Baptists support quite a number of educational institutions, and to carry on the work the churches raised during the past year, $85,-888.18. To sum up, we find that the A. M. E. church contributed $51,601.86 for educational purposes last year; the A. M. E. Zion church, $20,706.54; the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, $45,000; the Methodist Episcopal, $15,926.40; the Baptists, $85,888.18; making the total, $218,622.98, for only two branches of the Christian church. If the contributions of the Negro Congregationalists, Presbyterians and Episcopallans, etc., be approximated, we should have probably an annual contribution for educational purposes by the Negro Christians of $250,000. Within the past ten years, it is safe to say, according to these figures, that the Negro in America has contributed at least $20,000,000 through his churches toward his own education. This, I thin, all fair-minded people will agree, is a pretty good record for a race of people which was in slavery forty years ago. And these figures, of course, do not include the amounts which colored people are contributing constantly to local and independent institutions. The Tuskegee Institute, for example, receives contributions from colored people annually, and the same is true of other institutions which have no direct church connection. The worries of baking day turn to de light when you use HOWARD'S PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR No other as good SEARCHLIGHT only $1. Per Year. Are You A Subscriber? NOTICE, TABERNACLES. Dt. Emma Jones has been suspended from Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, of Wichita, Kansas, for violating the laws and disclosing the secrets of the order. Published by order Wichita Tabernacle No. 34. DT. IVY. DT. BATTS. DT. ROBINSON. Committee. DT. BEATTRICE MILLER, Secy. Rev. W. H. Burrill has been much indisposed for the past week and unable to be out. He is improving nicely. The Literary society will observe the 100th birthday of William Lloyd Garrison at Garfieldh all, Tuesday night. Go down and hear the program. Irene Herman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Herman, is on the sick list this week. Race Obstacles The greatest obstacle in the way of success for the American Negro is that class of Negroes who can and do always find some petty excuse for his failure to lend aid to Negro enterprises. These traitors to the race are always loud in their cry as they place themselves up as "race leaders" (?) and "race men" (?) but as soon as their selfish interests are not at stake and they have bled the race for the "almighty dollar" they lose their "raceism" and sneak to find some petty excuse to spend the money received from the race with others than the race, for the same class and quality of goods, at no higher price than can be supplied by members of the Negro race. It is not the fault of the race that such Judas' are in the race and are every day betraying the race to the detriment of the race, but when such cowardly traitors are found and are once ponted out to the race, it is the duty of the race to rise up as a mass and see to it that such individuals are made acquainted with the fact that "their room is better than their company." Such men do not only hemper the progress of a few Negro enterprises, but by his action sets a bad example and throws a damper on every Negro enterprise wherever existing. Mothers and fathers of Negro children should be the first to cry down such monsters to the progresses of race enterprises. Every colored man and every colored woman who have children are working hard to educate them and fondly cherishes in their bosom the hope that some day they may see their son or their daughter in business among the race and for the race, but with such race traitors as these of whom we speak, being encouraged, all such hopes will come to naught, and parents of colored boys and colored girls instead of seeing them entering business and making room for the employment of other members of the race, must tearfully see their boy or their girl relegated to the rear and have no chance among men—all because they have given their support to a class of "race enemies in the race." Some colored men and some colored women are so thoughtless as to look lightly on these statements—but—unless they wake up and see the true condition as it is—they will ere long find themselves, their children and their children's children face to face with the inevitable—and—then it is too late—everlastingly too late. Shame on any colored parent who will give their money to support a Negro preacehr, doctor, lawyer, or any other Negro who never finds it pleasant to spend his money with Negro enterprises—such parents are digging the eternal doom of their own children and then they complain because the white man will not crowd his boy or girl out and give employment to the Negro boy or girl—when if that same colored parent would give his support to race enterprises and force those Negroes who claim to be "leaders" (?) to patronize race enterprises they would soon be able to find employment for their boy or girl—aside from the menial work. Some colored men and some colored women get mad and pout when the Negro press speaks in these telling words of truth or go so far as to un- cover some such race traitor—yet their madness nor their pouting will not overcome the truth and the sooner that the Negro race generally will listen to such wholesome advice from the Negro press and act accordingly—the better for the race and the better for the children of the race who must by the nature of things be the future race. The Negro press has no mean object in thus speaking to the race—but does so because it is their duty—and only with an eye singled to the benefit of the whole race and not any individual member. It is the object and well-known desire of the Negro press to work in co-operation and to keep the Negro pulpits, the Negro lawyers, the Negro doctors, and other Negroes in business who are interested in the race for the benefit of the race—but whenever the Negro press finds a Negro preacher, a Negro doctor, a Negro lawyer, or a Negro in any other business who is only interested in the race for revenue and for cash and does nothing to help maintain Negro enterprises—it is the right of the Negro press and it is their duty to so inform the race. Any colored man or colored woman who will look about them at the true conditions will not be long in seeing the true need of Negro enterprises for the coming race—on every hand—it seems—the door of hope is being closed—and the day is not far distant when the Negro must of necessity look amongst themselves for employment—then can you not see the injury done the race in a community, where there is a "white folks' Negro" who believes in skinning the race for money and spending it with the other fellow—when the race can supply his wants? We fondly hope that the day is not far distant when our churches and other institutions will be fully manned by men who believe in helping race enterprises and that the race will rid itself of that class of Negro preachers, lawyers, doctors etc., who are "leading" (?) "for revenue only."—W. N. M. Toussaint L. Overture Literary Society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of William Loyd Garrison, at Garfield Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 12th, with the following program: Invocation.....Rev. H. W. King Master Ceremonies, Rev. W. H. Tillman Chorus, (consisting of 30 voices) will sing the opening selection. Oration.....Miss Ida Bowman Music by Chorus. Address....."Garrison the Liberator" Mr. J. J. Olden. Music by Chorus. Address....."Garrison's Character" Mr. H. W. Marshall Music by Chorus. Address....."Biography of Garrison" Dr. D. L. Stewart. Music by Chorus. Address.."Incidents of Garrison's Life" Hon. W. A. Bettis. Song—"Garrison's Body Lies Mouldering in the Clay." After which refreshments will be had. All are invited. Admission 15 cents. The B. T. W. Club met with Mrs. Thos. W. Fine, 1204 North 5th, last Wednesday. The ladies had a splendid meeting. The club returned a vote of respect to Mrs. H. James for the work she is doing for the club. They adjourned to meet with Mrs, T. L. Hackly, 437 North Water street, next week. There will be a grand ball at Redmen's hall Monday night, December 11. All are cordially invited to come out. Mrs. Mary Parks has been visiting the past two weeks in Ft Scott. ```markdown ``` NO.38 BOYCOTT SPREADS TO RELIGION Queer Phase of the Recent Movement in China. Writes a Canton correspondent of the China Mail: "The fierce struggle to which the boycott has given rise has now entered the sphere of religion and concerned itself with ceremonial observances. Everybody in China knows of the great moon feast held about the middle of September. One of the special features of this feast is the preparation of a peculiar species of moon cakes, which are very popular with all classes. In the preparation of these cakes for many years the finest quality of American flour has been used. It has now been decided by the ladies of the Canton, whose business it is to attend to these matters, that they will not buy any cakes made of this flour, but will content themselves with fried rice cakes instead. "Moreover, in regard to the cakes usually presented to the servants, it has been decided that money shall be given instead. Indeed, through the medium of the planchette, the far-famed god of war has made known his will in the matter and has warned all to keep from the orthodox luxury or they will incur his fierce displeasure. In addition to this most important decision, it has been decided that at weddings and such felicitous occasions the same rule shall apply. "I have touched only on the fringe of the subject here, for the native accounts cover a wide scope of what shall not be eaten, if any American flour is used. And so it will be found that this problem will solve itself, for the owners of the cake shops were perplexed as to what they should do were they to boycott American flour, and now the people themselves have decided for them." A Mood. It is good to strive against wind and rain In the keen, sweet weather that autumn brings. The wild horse shakes not the drops from his mane. The wild bird flicks not the wet from her wings. In glidering than I toss free the mist-dulled gold of my bright hair's flag. What time the winds on their heel-locks And all the tempest is friends with me. None can reach me to wound or cheer; Sound of daubing and sound of song—Neither may trouble me; I can heat But the winds' loud laugh, and the sibilant, strong. Lulled rush of rain through the sapless O rare, dear days, ye are here again! I will woo ye as maldens are wooed o men. With oths forgotten and broken creeds: Ye shall not lack for the sun's fierce shin- With the gold of my hair will I make ye glad; For your blown, red forests give no re-pling- How my lips; will ye still be sad? Comfort ye, comfort ye, days of cloud, Days of shadow, of wrath, of blast— I who love ye am at last, Laugh to welcome me! cry aloud! For wild am I as thy winds and rains— Free to come and to go as they; Love's wind swains not the tides of my veins; There is no voice that can bid me stay, Out and away on the drenched, brown out- Out to the great, glad heart of the year! Nothing to grieve for, nothing to fear; Fetterless, lawless, a maiden free!— Rehoboth Sunday Herald. A Rare Doubloon. William D. Gebhard, a Schoharie county New Yorker, holding a position in the United States sub-treasury, owns a gold coin which comes very near having a history. It is a Portuguese doubloon of about the value of $17, and is dated 1729. On one side it is inscribed "Ionnes V., D. G. Port. et Alg. Rex," around a woman's head, and on the other is the coat of arms of Portugal. Its mintage mark is R., wherever that is. Its milling, or booking, instead of being of the modern design, is composed of a wreath, or chain, about the edge of the coin. It is, so far as the wear and tear of circulation are concerned, as new as it was in the year of its birth, for in that year it came into the hands of John Gebhard, burgomaster of Frankfort-on-the-Main, and for 176 years, six generations, it has remained in the family. The sturdy burgomaster bequeathed it to his posterity with the proviso that it should not be parted with except for bread. Thus far no Gebhard of that family has needed bread sufficiently to part with the heirloom. Ethiopian Revolution At the recent meeting of the German Colonial Congress in Berlin, Dr. Marensky, formerly a missionary in South Africa, said, in speaking of the negro propaganda of "Africa for the Africans," there was no doubt whatever that a great Ethiopian uprising would take place soone or later in South Africa, menacing alike British, German and Portuguese authority. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Sutored at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN St. -RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION- STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Appl cation. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publici tion must be signed by the part parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. 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The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West will convene in annual session at Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 26, 27, 28. Each literary society is entitled to representation by three delegates (one of whom may have a place one the program) and three alternates. New societies and those not having been enrolled at the last session of the association, will be required to pay a fee of $1.50. Societies enrolled at last session will pay $1 membership fee. The executive committee will convene in November for purpose of making up the program. Any society may become a member of the association by application to the president or corresponding secretary on or before the first day of December, sending therewith the required fee. JAS, H. GUY, President. 429 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. Miss A. F. Moore, Cor. Sec'y, 1214 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo.; I. M. Horton, Chairman Executive Committee. 1608 E. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. ELECTED OFFICERS. Arkansas Valley lodge No. 21, A. F. & A. M., had a fine meeting Thursday night and the hall was filled with Master Masons. That was the night for the election of officers for 1906. The lodge selected J. S. Farmer, Dudly Johnson and W. N. Miller as tellers and proceeded with the election. But no tellers were needed as every officer was selected on the first ballot. The officers chosen are: G. L. Scott—Worshipful Master. J. W. Thompson—Senior Warden. Thos. H. Cox—Junior Warden. W. H. A. Clark—Secretary. Geo. Hicks—Treasurer Charles Price, James J. Olden and H. W. Marshall are the delegates to the Inter-State Literary, which meets in Kansas City, December 26-27-28. Mrs. W. H. Burrill, wife of Rev. W. H. Burrill, pastor of the New Hope Baptist church, received a letter stating the serious illness of her mother; Mrs. Maria Forrehnah, In Vicksburg. Locals and Personals ```markdown ``` Searchlight office is now at 428 N Main. If the Tabernacle Literary Society would proportion their rograms they would add much to the interest of the good work. Debates every meeting soon become monotonous—as well as an over-plus of solos, etc. If you are sick and want to cured get the LOPEZ REMEDY, 513 E. Douglas. (Barnes Block.) The Searchlight is now in its new quarters 428 North Main, ground floor, and is prepared to do your JOB PRINTING Tell the truth on some men and they would murder you—tell a lie on they and they praise you. D. K. Mickleberry left Tuesday evening for McIntosch, La., where he goes to attend some private business matters. H expects to be absent about two or three weeks. Thankgiving day doing Mr. Jno. Heckett's day off from the fire department he took his fast dog outter a rabbit chase and simqly maintain her record as the fastest dog in Wichita Midget as he calls her, caught something like five jack-rabbits and nine cottontails we did not get the exact number but this a pretty fair approximation. John says she can't be beat. Turkeys had a rough time Thank ksgiving they disappear fast. The funeral of Will Perry, who was killed in Joplin, Me., last week was held in this city Monday atten ded by many friends and relatives Porter Perry contemplats a trip to Springfield and thenChicago in the spring of 1906 Searchlight job printing at 428 N.4 in street. Chas. Porter was in Wichita this eek to attend the funeral of his brother Will Perry whose body was brought here from Joplin foruri-1 Rev. J. H. Van Lew, State missionary, spent this week in the ci y. Why not help the Searchlight th that little Society Job of pric ing.? Rev. H. W. King went to Manhattan, Kansas, Monday to officiate at the wedding of his niece. Richard Heck and Emanuel Heck have returned from the Tertory where they were called on account of the death of their father who had been sick for several years. The Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church met with Mrs. Johnson last we k. The Wiling Workers of the A. M.E church met with Mrs. A. Paul on tuesday night of this week. All had a fine time. The Welding bells are ringing: wonder who'tis? THE WICHITASEARCHLIGHT We wonder where those ladies will take that little job of printing? Why not let the Searchlight have it at 428. N. Main street. J. A. Jackson the colored tailor t 332. N. Main does good work. The Court House Grocery Store operated by colored men at 517. N. Main Street continues to gives satisfaction to their customers. Do you trade there? you ought to if you don't. A. D. Turner better known as Dong Turner has purchased the Arcade Cafe at 341. N.Main and will continue to conduct it as a first class place to eat. Mr. Turner has had a wide experience in restaurants and people who like good things to eat, cookee well will find it there. Nate Anderson and daughter Miss Ettel of Newton spent sunday with James Hall and family. Les Franc and Alvy Turner were a so visitors in the sun day. OPEN SATURDAY NIGHT For the convenience of our subscribers who wish to pay what they owe The Searchlightoffice at 428 N. Main, ground floor, will be open every Saturday night from 6 to 8. pm. You may call there and pay and secure your receipt. We do this to accommodate you and we trust you will appreciate this which has been so often r quoted. Remember the number 428 N. Main sir et Fred Madison will leave soon for Mexico for th benefit of his health. His many friends hope for his early recovery to good hea th again. Try a "Hot Soda" at Olden's. Dr. Wright, the popular pharmacist of Olden's Drug Store 615 N. Main. has developed into a great debater. H. W. Marshall and Jas. J. Olden are two of the "standbyers" at the Tabernacle Literary Society. Mies Ida Bowman is an interested and sincere literary worker and she has the talent to back it. Richard Slater has gone with an automobile party to be gone all the winter. JUST A WORD. 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. WILL ELECT OFFICERS The members of Pri oese Chapter No.12, O. E, S. will take notice that the election of officers will be held on Friday afternoon, Dec. 22d All members are requested to be present and to bring their due card with them. Meeting at 2:30 p. m. Wichita Trunk Factory In their new location are THE HEADQUARTERS FOR X MAS TRUNKS and fine leather goods See them at 319 East Douglas Ave. KINGMAN, KANSAS. Mrs. Robert Davis and Mrs. Sam. Brazil of Kingman Kans. served a five course lunch Sunday Nov. the 19.th. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Mathews and Mrs Prince of the Mahara's Brothers Minstreal they reported these ladies as Ideal entertainers. TWIN GIRLS On last Saturday night Dec. 2nd twin Girls were born in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hockett. Both the young ladies and their mother are doing nicely and the father is happy and jubilant. As the black man was benefited by the Underground staitroad in ante - bellum days so is the black man ef Wichita benefited by the Underground Cafe run by Bud Hickerson at 349, N. Main street. The one saved him from slavery - the other will save from being hungry. Eatings all the way from 5 cts. up Have you purchased an Indexed Bible?— you ne d one — see A. A. Brook. 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The Little RESTAURA Open Day Short Order In Season 347 North Main Street The Little Annex STAURANT & C Open Day and Night Order In Season North Main Street Wichita Open Day and Night Short Order In Season Hot Chile 347 North Main Street Wichita, Kansas --- THE PEOPLES CLEANING and Dye Works For fine DRY and STEAM Cleaning and Pressing, Repairing and Dyeing. Work Guaranteed, Called For and Delivered 129 N. Lawrenco Wichita, Kan. You Don't Have To Visit Hot Springs older Lopez Specific Specials are the best baths in the Best Blood Remedy to Cure or materially Poison, [ Scrofula, Satism, Liver, Kidney or Gleet, Sexual weak General Decline, etc.oad or where you live Ive got to take a good make matters doubly living with your life. Each details for only $50 per person a specialty. Call us or It Costs You Not 2004 Block) Wichita, K. ., Hot Springs, Ark. UNIVERS College, Normal, Sub-Ne Preparatory, Normal, mental and Vocal ], incl Drawing [ Fine Arts, printing and Book-Binding phy and Typewriting, T Sewing, Cooking, Lau n, Healthful Cllmate, teachers. tes and all inducement KANS. -Bell "White" 4302 ence-Bell "West' 1 HUNDREDS of NOVEL and useful Articles nth National Bank United States Depository W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Mc J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftzger, E. Middleauff, O. Z. Smith. Banking Business Tranacted CHITA KANSAS G Hopper, Ething Cheap For Cash and give us a trial. Fresh Salt Meats of All Kinds. Dultry and Oysters L. STEWART, M. D. MUSICIAN and SURGEON. 708 North Main St. this extended promptly, Day or Night 9 to 12 a. m. 2 to 5 p. m. 6 to 8 30 p. m. H.W.Dean Meat Market —All Kinds of— Fresh and Salt Meats I. Main St - Wichita The grocery Line 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., E Douglas Pone 35' OLDEN'S Prescriptions Filled with Care ... Drugs of all kinds Your patronage solicited. customer. Our store is Hea ... 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. bos, Glover, Pres. Edward Landrum, Treat We Can Food Y 517 North Main Street 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 The 1905 320 N. Main HUNDRED UNDERBUY UNDERSELL. 320 320 320 320 NORTH MAIN. NORTH MAIN. BUY NOW. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NO TRASH. THE YELLOW STORE. Wm. Dunson Robt, Floyd Dunson - Floyd Mandolin Club Music For Any Occasion Special Arrangements For Par- ties. Prices Reasonable ..... Leave Order at 428 N. Main St. TRUE STORE Cigars and Tobacco . . . Once a customer, always a quaters for Colored people. S. E. Patton, Sec. Jas. L. Harper, Mangr THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT. CHRISTMAS The Novelty Store WELLINGTON NEWS Miss Bertha Monroe is about well again after several weeks illness of lung trouble and has reentered school. The Indep. Order of Calenthers will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Oldham on wedne- Mrs Rush Geir and children are jill and have been for several days. Mrs J. Reavis of Enid Okla. who has been visiting her mother and other relative and friends and she will soon leave for her home. Miss Laura Work spent Thanksgiving at her home near Ark. city. Homer Robert spent Thanksgiving with friends of Wishita. A number of Afro. Americans met at the A. M. E. church three we ks ago and organised a Booker T. Washington clud this club is for the upbuilding of the race in general spiritual morality finicalty and educationally in connections is a union Bible meeting which meets on Sunday after noons alteralty at the two churches the Officers of the club is following for the next three months T. J. Jordan Pres. F. M. Robert See. w M. McGruger Tree. G. B. Robinson Viez Pres. Mary Jordan Ast. Sec. the following program was rendered Tuesday night Washington's skilled labor By John Oltham. Wasington Religion and trrvels Mary Jordan Other great men Martin Everheart of Kansas City is proved to be a worthy orator Mr. Oldham made and excellent speech on Washington's skilled labor Mr. Oldham is one of Wellington's best men he is second miller at the Hunter milling C. F. M. Robert's is another one of Wellington's best materia he is properiter of a popular Cafe of this city Master Francis Roberts gave a portion of Booker T. Washington's address which he delivered id Wichita this year which was well delivered from memory Master Francis is a very bright lad 10 years of age the club adjourned to meet at the second Baptist Church Dec. 6th 05. SECOND TO NONE Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. TRY IT OTTO WEIFS. Agent. FALL and WINTER SHOES. Prices to suit Poor or Rich BRAITSCH'S 120 East Douglas Ave. BETTER SUPPLY. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NOT ONLY TODAY. EVERY DAY. NEW GOODS. SPECIAL INVITATION Mr. and Mrs. Roberts entertained a few friends at dinner Thanksgiving. the Baptist are holding a few religious meetings this week. Sherman Teal received a message announcing the serious illness of his sister. Miss Myrtle Smith is well and able to attend school after a sick spell. Mrs. T. J. Jordan is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Byrd is not much b better from her recent sick spell. W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Rock-Island LUMBER and COAL CO., Wichita, — Kansas SECOND TO PLEASE ALL GOOD BREAD M IT Is White As S TRY IT School shoes FALL and S H O N Prices to suit BRAITS --- ONLY ONE PRICE. AND WORTH IT. 320 320 320 320 NORTH MAIN. NORTH MAIN. LARGER VARIETY. SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. LOOK FOR THE SIGN. EASY BUYING. TO PAY US A VISIT. --- Mrs. Davis of Billings Okla. and children are in the city visiting at the home of her brother James Hall and family. Sasas Manning and Arthur Grap of Newton spent Thanksgiving in this city and weo the guest of Wm. Hall. Mrs. Rollanb came over from Newton wednesday and returned home Saturday and was a guest at home of Mrs. Wingon. Gec. Dell and Wife Jas. Hall and family were delightfully en-trained with an elegant three course Thanksgiving dinner at the home John Powell and wife. WICHITA TABERNAGLE No. 34, Order of Twelve Meets First and Third Thursday Of Each Month All Daughters In Good Standing Invited Mrs. Mattie Miller, M. P. Batrice Miller. Sec. 1905 320 N. Main Sells Ribbons. Sells Combs. Sells Embroidery. Sells Gloves. Sells Perfumery. Sells Syrups. Sells School Supplies Sells Baskets. Sells Enamel Ware. Sells Fancy Goods. Sells Ornaments. Mrs. Julia Davis, an aged colored woman, who was one time cook for Theodore Roosevelt, father of the President, and later for the President, died at her home at Oyster Bay. L. I. last week. she was 75 years old. her hugband Alfred Davis, who survives her was employed as a gardener for 40 years by the Roosevelt family. Little Rock, Ark. Saturday. In addressing the color d methodus Conference to day B shop Coat of Holly Springs Miss, said: You must not ene urage race laured, and you cannotenthall liberty I believe Adam and Eve are the progenitors of the whole human family, and that the white man is the Negro's superior only in conditions from a constitutio al standpoint he is not. We are just whet the white made us and if we are bad it is an ignon injous reflection upon them, who boat of their high and sublime civiliza ieu Macon, Ga., Friday. - Rt. Rev. Henry M. Turner, one of the leading Bishop in the A. M. E. church made an impassioned utterance against the government and the Supreme Cort in his annual address to the Macon Conference today Among other things the Bishop said: No man hates the doings of this nation more than I do When I go to say my prayer I have a struggle to get to the place where I am willing for God to allow the Unit d Streets Supreme Cort to have part in my prayers. That domitable institution which robbd the Negro of every vestige of manhood's rigts—the men that compose that body may get to heaven the best way they can but very little hell God will grant them from any repest that I mkts. The Negro will never be anything in this contry but a scullion until he shows manhoo. Go o Afriana and build up a great nation that will command the respect of civilized world." DELMONICO Restaurant MEALS 15c Lunch at All Hours Cold Drinks Good : Meals : Prompt : Service 346 North Main St. Mrs. Chas. L. Kiner Prop Pork Chops Sacrificed to Save the Salmon Packer From Loss. The salmon packer McLauren arrived from Alaska this morning with a hard luck story to tell, having found out when too late the "Jonah" aboard that caused a light catch, several minor mishaps and finally almost a wreck from which the vessel escaped with the loss of her keelson. The cause of all this misfortune, her crew solemnly aver, was a pet pig, which was destined to supply chops and spare ribs on the homeward voyage. The good ship finally shook herself free from the hoochoo and made a fine fun down the coast. It happened in this way: Coming out of the roadstand at Nogashak, with only 6,200 cases aboard, owing to the porcine hoodo, the ship ran onto a reef and seemed a hopeless loss. She rolled helplessly on the swell, the rock grinding cruelly at her hull. She gave one roll more distressing than the others, and prestol the pet pig went by the board with a hanshee wall of despair and was seen no more. Immediately the ship righted herself and on the next wave slid off the reef, scraping her sides in the act. From that moment she acted like a new creature. Her crew are bewailing the fact that the pig was not lost on the outbound trip. They figure the cost of having a Jonah board as several thousand dollars.—San Francisco Bulletin. No Wonder She Didn't Care. The little girls were sitting on the front porch counting "shooting" stars. "We had something last night that you didn't have," tauntingly remarked one of the older ones looking at 10-year-old Miss Muffet. "Bet you didn't. What did you have?" remarked Miss Muffet. "Claret sody," the tantalizer replied with a condescending smile. "That's nothing." Miss Muffet youchsafted with supreme confidence. "I had a chocolate sundae and five cents' worth of candy, and I ate all the candy myself." "And when we came home," the older one continued, "we had some ice cream made in our own freezer." Miss Muffet paused a moment to think. Then she added with calm resignation: "Well, I don't care. I had the stummick ache anyway."—Kansas City Star. "Fighting Bob" Took Big Chances. During the recent visit of the first division of the North Atlantic squadron to Portland plans for entertaining Read Admiral Evans and his officers were spied by the sudden indisposition of "Fighting Bob." A party of ladies were exploring the flagship under the guidance of a grizzled quartermaster, when one of them, referring to the awkward circumstances, remarked, inquiringly: "I suppose you sailors are sorry that the admiral is sick?" "Inced we are, mum," said the quartermaster. "But," lowering his voice confidently, "we all knew the old man was in for it when we saw him sampling the grub that's served out to us fellows for 'ard." Count Witte Case Gorki Liberty. The mystery surrounding the release from jail of Maxim Gorki, who was arrested in St. Petersburg as a revolutionist, is cleared. The novelist owes his liberty to Count Witte, president of the council of ministers, who drew up a report in which the following passage occurs; "A severe sentence or a long imprisonment might deprive the world and Russia of a creative genius from whom great things may yet be expected. The unprecedented sympathy of which he is the object is a proof of the attention with which the intellectual world follows the development of Russia and of the regard which is felt for the Russian writer outside his own country." Ira D. Sankey Writing Life History. Horelessly blind and confined to his bed at his home in Brooklyn, Ira D. Sankey, the famous evangelical singer and partner of the late Dwight L. Moody, is putting into book form the story of his gospel experiences. The book will be called "Moody and Sankey and the Story of Their Gospel Hymus." Deprived of his sight and confined to his bed for the last six or seven months and living in the atmosphere of retrospection, the work of compiling the new book has been a joy to him. He dictates the songs and stories, brought back by memory, to his secretary and stenographer, who transcribes them. What She Had Taken in Physics. The following story is told by Dr. F., formerly superintendent of public schools in a Maine town: "A young girl came to the doctor, saying that she wished to enter the high school. She passed the entrance examinations successfully. Then the doctor asked, "What have you taken in physics?" "Well," she replied, "I've never taken much in physics, but I've always heard that salts were about the best." A Noisy Call. "I'm afraid my popularity with Miss Goldleaf is nearing its finish." "Why so?" "I was there last night and she entertained me with the family graphophone." By Way of Excuse. Crawford—what makes that senator so dishonest?" ator so dishonest?" Crabshaw—"He says he is merely getting back the money it cost him to be elected." A Great Reduction Sale IS NOW ON AT The HUB $13.50 and $15.00 Values in Odd Suits Will Go For $9.90. Avail Yourself of This Opportunity. FOR THE HOUSEWIFE SHORT CHAT ON SUBJECTS ESSENTIALLY FEMININE. Handsome Costume of Mauve Velvet Seen at the New York Horse Show —In Crepe de Chine—Some New Recipes Worth Trying. Frocks and frills for diminutive girls to wear to parties are fascinating in the extreme and there is an endless variety from which to choose. Many of the smartest of this season's styles for little girls reflect the modes of the grown up woman, and this is noticeable in the daytime as well as in the evening frock. The wide shoulders still prevail, and this is not to be wondered at, inasmuch as this style has proved most becoming. To further accentuate the length of shoulder the bertha and drop frill of lace and material are still in vogue. The simple baby waist gathered top and bottom and bloued either at the front or all round about is a standard model, and a more suitable one cannot be offered for the sheer fabrics of the present mode. Skirts are rated for their abundant fullness and yards and yards of goods are gathered into the belt to flare in an attractive fullness at the hem. Boudoir Confidences Chenille tissue nakes very pretty small hats. Buckles of peacock blue and green are liked. Black velvet hats for weddings are having a furore. The new hats seem to call for the high mode of dressing the hair. The new herringbone suttings, especially in gray tones, are particularly stunning. Radium, crepe de chine, colienne and chiffon are likely to be leading silks for evening waists. Satin finished derbys, trimmed with a long curling plume, are among the new headwear shown for women. One of the new hats has a huge crown of gay-flowered black silk and not a few have scarfs of this antique material. Seen at the New York Horse Show, Handsome mauve velvet gown having the skirt shirred twice around the sides; satin bodice with high girdle and pointed yoke collar of embroidery; full elbow sleeves. Velvet a Popular Material. Not only for evening gowns, but for street and home costumes, velvet is much in demand. Many handsome coat suits are being made up and we shall undoubtedly see as many velvet as cloth gowns this winter. A dark blue velvet street gown was made with a wide circular skirt, with an applied band at the foot. The band, which was about six inches wide, was of dark blue broadcloth and was cut in square scallops on either side. The jacket was a short box coat bordered all around with broadcloth, which in its turn was edged with a fancy black silk braid. There was a collar and short revers of old blue and white embroidery on white satin, a small cuff of the same finishing the sleeve Millinery Matters. The newest felts are in pale colors, showing trimmings of mirror velvet and the inevitable wing or quill. These are of small jaunty shapes, with a high bandeau. Small shapes in velvet and satin mixed will be very smart. These show a tendency toward the tudor shapes—that is to say, a triple narrow brim of velvet and a round conical crown of satin, with a pouf of ostrich plumes at the side. The favorite Paris color is a golden brown, so bright that it almost becomes a yellow, taking in beautiful autumnal colorings. CREPE DE CHINE WAST Chocolate Pie. Try this for a chocolate pie, if you do not wish for a cake pie with chocolate filling: Put one square of best unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan with two tablespoons each of sugar and hot water. Stir and boil until perfectly smooth. Have ready three cups of scalding hot milk, and pour a little of it over the chocolate, until thin enough to pour easily, then add the rest of it. Now heat three eggs slightly, add one tablespoon of sugar (the sugar in the chocolate will be enough for sweetness), one saltspoon of salt, and then pour the milk and chocolate over and strain into a deep custard pie plate lined with paste. Bake slowly and the moment it puffs and a knife blade put into it comes out clean it is done. It looks like a pumpkin or date pie. If you like the vanilla flavor add a teacupful. Harking to the Empire. The flash and sparkle of the empire are seen in all the trimmings of all the suits and all the dresses, and can be obtained by the use of silver or gold tissue, gilt buttons, tinsel braids and even yellow cloths. HINTS TO HOUSEWIVES To polish iron or brass bedsteads go over them with a damp wash leather and then polish with a dry cloth. When machining hard materials, such as serge or holland, oil the thread. This will prevent it constantly snapping. To ease a tight screw apply to it a little ordinary vinegar, then use the screwdriver again and see how your task is lightened. As it is hard to make a few flowers stand as one wants them in a vase or bowl, a little bit of wire crossed and put in the top will serve as a useful holder and make the arranging much easier. 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. 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. Madaliene Ward, 325 E. 6th, Cherryvale, 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. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction 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. Phanje 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. 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, 319 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. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 2062 Wier City, Kans. 2 J. Jefferson, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb. 6 M. E. Bird, 2014 Hewett, Everett, Washington. 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St., Pt. Scott, Kans. 10 Richard Walker, Leavenworth, Kans. 11 W. N. Miller, 258 N. Main St., Searchlight office, Wichita, Kan. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 Henry Jordan, Sallna, Kan. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, 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. HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue YOUR FAULT. Should any news item bout you miss us it is your fault. Send us your news. Los Angeles, San Diego, SAN FRANCISCO and many other California poin EVERY DAY FOR $25.00 SANTA FE Cheap, isn't it? Passengers get rate as they do when rates are b human tourist sleepers, free cha coaches. California taains leave p. m. and 10:15 p. m. Libeaal s many other points en route. You Valley and many other points in Santa Fe line with block signal equipment, Harvey meals and f always use the SANTA FE. Pa DEAM ABS IN NORTH-WEST COURT Bonded A Cheap, isn't it? Passengers get just as good service at this rate as they do when rates are higher. Fast trains, modern F man tourist sleepers, free chair cars and comfortable coaches. California taains leave WICHITA at 2:10 p.m., 5 p. m. and 10:15 p.m. Libeaal stopovers in California and many other points en route. You can buy a ticket to Salt Ri Valley and many other points in Aoizona for same price. Santa Fe line with block signals, rock ballast track, mod equipment, Harvey meals and fast trains. The very best pe always use the SANTA FE. Particulars at request DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST BASEMENT OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors Mrs. A. Fox visited in Valley Center last week. Mr. John Hill is quite ill. The A. M. E. S. S. is preparing to give a musical at the church on next Thursday evening. A nice supper will be served. All are most cordially invited. Mrs. J. T. Sandford returned Wednesday from a trip to Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry, who were in the city to attend the funeral of Mr. Perry's brother, Wm. Perry, left for their home in Joplin, Mo. Wednesday evening. RETURNS HOME Mrs. Female Stewart and daughter of Leadville, Colo. who have been in Wichita for the past few weeks visiting Mrs. Stewart's mother, Mrs. M. A. Hedge, returned to her home in Leadville. Thursday Mrs. Stewart had a very pleasant visit here among relatives and friends, who regret very much to lose her pleasing company, but who wish her a pleasant journey to her home. R and his mouey are soon parted. The mau who pays out his good money for inferior building material is foolish. Buy the BEST. We sell it. Have you seen the latest building material? It is our Cement Building Stone. The longer it wears, the harder it gets. J. H. TURNER, 537-547 West Douglas Ave. Red Front RACKET 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 AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp Bros. & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N Main Rev. F. Dunden will leave Saturday for ElDorado and will preach there Sunday. He requests the members of Antioch Baptist church to meet him on Sunday December 17th. Rev. Dunden and the new church are pushing to the front. A FOOL is get just as good service at this b are higher. Fast trains, modern P chair cars and comfortable o leave WICHITA at 2:10 p.m., 5 neal stopovers in California and e. You can buy a ticket to Salt Ri ents in Aoizona for same price. signals, rock ballast track, mock and fast trains. The very best peo E. 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Lewis, of Wichita was called to the sick bedside sister, Mrs. Al Lowe, return Wichita. s of him Dun- shing Gus Tidwell, of Wichita, was city last week. Died—The infant of Mr. an Al Lowe last Friday and was Saturday. JOB PRINTIN WINCHESTER "LEADER" AND "REPEATER" SHOTGUN SHELLS Carefully inspected shells, the best of powder, shot and wadding, loaded by machines which give invariable results account for the superiority of Winchester "Leader" and "Repeater" Factory Loaded Smokeless Powder Shells. Reliability, velocity, pattern and penetration are determined by scientific apparatus and practical experiments. They are THE SHELLS THE CHAMPIONS SHOOT Admiral Beresford's Distinction. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford claims the distinction of being the first European who was allowed by invitation to gaze on the face of the Mikado of Japan. This was in 1868. JOYS OF MATERNITY A WOMAN'S BEST HOPES REALIZED Mrs. Potts Tells How Women Should Prepare for Motherhood The darkest days of husband and wife are when they come to look forward to childless and lonely old age. Many a wife has found herself incapable of motherhood owing to a displacement of the womb or lack of strength in the generative organs. Mrs. Anna Potts Mrs. Anna Potts Frequent backache and distressing pains, accompanied by offensive discharges and generally by irregular and scanty menstruation indicate a displacement or nerve degeneration of the womb and surrounding organs. The question that troubles women is how can a woman who has some female trouble bear healthy children? Hrs. Ann Pottis, of 510 Park Avenue, Mrs Springs, Ark, writes: Mrs Springs "During the early part of my married life I was delicate in health; both my husband and I were very anxious for a child to bless our home, but I had two miscarriages, and could not carry a child to maturity. A neighbor who had been curled up in E. Pinkham's bed and advised me to try it. I did so and soon felt that I was growing stronger, my headaches and backaches left me, I had no more bearing down pains, and felt like a new woman. Within a year I became the mother of a strong, healthy child. E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is certainly a splendid remedy, and I wish every woman who wants to become a mother would try it." Actual sterility in woman is very rare. If any woman thinks she is sterile, let her try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free to expect or would-be mothers. DEFIANCE STARCH for starching finest linens. LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5¢ CIGAR You Pay 10c. for Cigars Not so Good. F.P. LEWIS Peoria, Ill WEBSTER'S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT Useful, Reliable, At- tractive, Lasting, Up to Date and Authoritative. No other gift will so often be a reminder of the giver. 2350 pages, 500 illustrations. 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(Mention this paper.) WINC "LEADER" AND "R Carefully inspected shot and wadding give invariable resi ity of Winchester Factory Loaded Reliability, veloc are determined and practical THE SHELLS T Embarrassing Introduction. Rev. A. J. Kynett, presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal conference of the South district of Philadelphia, tells a story at his own expense. He was asked one day to help the colored brethren raise some money for a church. When he came to preach, the pastor of the church, in order to impress the congregation with Rev. Mr. Kynett's importance, said: "Brethren and sisters, it is now my great pleasure and delight to introduce Rev. Dr. Kynett, the sounding brass and the tinkling symbol of the Methodist church." When Dr. Graeff addressed the same congregation some months later he was introduced as "the great obstacle of the Methodist church." "Pipe" Story From Japan The Japanese are experts on smoke rings, and it is said in Japan it is considered no uncommon trick to blow three rings of smoke in succession, the second travelling through the first and the third through both. Some stage performers are credited with becoming so expert in smoke blowing that they are not only able to multiply the number of rings thus made, but actually form Japanese characters representing words and sentences. One Japanese juggler, it is declared, proposed to his wife by forming the characters representing his avowal of love through a thin stream of smoke. Faith in Witte. Anatole Lecroy-Beaulieu, the eminent French author of a well known work on Russia, has written a letter to a Paris paper embodying interesting views on the Russian situation. He believes that a great revolution is going on "which promises to be as long and tragic as the French revolution." He estimates that perhaps more Jews have been killed in Russia than there were victims of the French reign of terror. The severe measures in Poland, he thinks, are due to German influence. Witte he holds to be the only man capable of dealing with the situation. Kitchener Tall and Wiry. Lord Kitchener, whose recent appointment as military autocrat in India caused Lord Curzon to resign his position as viceroy, has been thus described by G. W. Steevens, war correspondent: "He stands several inches over six feet, straight as a lance, and looks out imperiously above most men's heads: his motions are deliberate and strong; slender, but firmly knit, he seems built for fireless, steel-wire endurance rather than for power or agility." You never hear any one complain about "Defiance Starch." There is none to equal it in quality and quantity, 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now and save your money. Experience begets wisdom—but usually too late in the game to be of any value Cable Tolls to Japan. It costs $1.76 a word to send a message to Japan; and, with war raging in the far East, the cable tolls for war news are something tremendous. But as the people will have the war news in connection with their morning dish of Pillsbury's Vitos, the cables are kept busy day and night. It isn't always advisable for a man with a sandy complexion to engage in the sugar business. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT CHANGED Announcement of important changes in the traffic department of the Wabash and Wheeling and Lake Erie railroads and of the appointment of a new general manager for the eastern Gould line, the Western Maryland, have been made. Vice President B.A. Worthington of the Wabash lines east of Toeldo has issued circulars announcing the appointment of C. H. Newton to be joint agent of the Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wabash-Pittsburg terminal railroads at Toledo, effective on Dec. 1. It is also announced that the office of general freight agent of the Wabash at St. Louis is to be abolished, and S. B. Knight, the present incumbent, has been appointed industrial agent. Horace Clark, general manager of the Western Maryland and West Virginia Central railroads, the Gould tidewater lines, has resigned, and Alexander Robertson, formerly general manager of the St. Louis Terminal railroad, has been appointed in his stead. Kelly Gets Higher Position. Instead of R. F. Kelly coming to Chicago to supersede Frank Palmer as assistant general passenger agent of the Wabash at Chicago, it was announced yesterday that Fred H. Tristram, formerly assistant general passenger agent at Pittsburg, will have the Chicago post, and Mr. Kelly will succeed Tristram at Pittsburg. This promotion will place Tristram next in authority to the general passenger agent of the Wabash. Pity may be akin to love, but it's only a poor relation. ABOUTRAILROAD RATES ABOUTRAILROAD RATES Senator Eikins Belleves His Plan a Solution to Problem. Should Have Power to Make Rate As It Is It Only Has Power to Modify By Taking Away Any Illegality About It. Washington, Dec. 7.—Senator Elkins, chairman of the committee on interstate commerce, after reading the president's message, made the following statement regarding railroad freight legislation: Whenever any rate, fare or charge fixed by any common carrier for any service shall be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory or otherwise in violation of any provision of the act, approved February 4, 1887, entitled: "An act to regulate commerce," or any act amendatory thereof, the interstate commerce commission shall have power, after investigating the facts and hearing the parties affected, to make an order modifying such rate, fare or charge so far as may be necessary in order to remove the unreasonableness, unjust discrimination or other illegality thereof; and such order shall take effect at the expiration of such time as the commission shall prescribe not less than — shall prescribe not less than days after publication thereof. "Any party affected by such order shall be entitled to institute a proceeding to review such order in the circuit court of the United States for any district through which the line of the carrier may run, and if the court in such proceeding shall find that the rate fixed by such carriers was not unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory or otherwise unlawful, it shall enter a degree setting aside such orders, but if the courier shall find that such order modified the rate, fare or charge fixed by the carrier either more or less than was necessary to remove the unreasonableness, the unjust discrimination or other illegality of such rate, fare or charge, then the court may modify and correct such order accordingly." Senator Elkins said he would favor such a measure as he had outlined and believed it meant a solution of the problem that had been agitating the country for a long time. This is the first indication that has been given by Senator Elkins as to the railroad legislation he would support. Philadelphia, Dec. 7. — In view of the general agitation on the subject of legislation on railroad rates and the abolition of all forms of rebates and concessions it has been decided by the management of the Pennsylvania railroad that all forms of free transportation will be discontinued at the end of the present year. Huntington, W. Va., Dec. 7.—Fire of incendiary origin nearly wiped out the town of Wayne, 20 miles south of here, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, entailing a loss of $100, 000. Athens, Dec. 7.—An Italian torpedo boat which arrived here for correspondence confirms the report that the international fleet has occupied the island of Lennos. Squires Is Not Talking. New York, Dec. 7. — Herbert G. Squires, who recently resigned as American minister to Cuba, arrived here recently from Havana. He refused to talk regarding his retirement. Mr. Squires will return to Havana December 16 to settle his affairs. Yellow Fever Checked. Havana, Dec. 7.—No new cases of yellow fever were reported and the infection is thought to be checked. AUGUST BELMONT III. Has Begun His Business Training Just as His Father Did. August Belmont III has begun his business training just as his father did, having gone to work in the banking house of August Belmont & Co. He is doing just such routine work as always falls to the lot of the youngest clerk in the establishment. The young man is quiet and earnest in manner, seeming intent on mastering whatever is brought to his notice. When he shows that he has made good progress he will be promoted to a junior partnership, but for the next few years life will be real and earnest for August III. Just as the first August Belmont trained the present head of the house for the vast responsibilities he was to assume, so the youngest August Belmont is to be trained for the task which will be his when his father lays down his work. Novel World Tour. Dr. Charles A. Goldsmith, 59 years old, of New Haven, Conn., and Walter H. Wilkie, 68 years old, of Rockville, have arranged to start on a trip around the world next spring, and neither will have a cent of capital. They will work their way. Dr. Goldsmith says he has three valuable implements with which to accomplish the object—a camera, a tongue and a pen. With these, he says, he can travel in any country in the world where English, French, Spanish or Portuguese is spoken. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs—W.M. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1900 Trials in court may be postponed, but it's different with domestic trials. More Flexible and Lasting. won't shake cut or blow out; by using Definite Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. Unless a man has horse sense he is ant to make a donkey of himself. Lost All His Hair—Scratched Till Blood Ran—Grateful Mother Tells of His Cure by Cuticura for 75c. "When our baby boy was three months old he had the milk crust very badly on his head, so that all the hair came out, and it itched so bad he would scratch until the blood ran. I got a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. I applied the Cuticura and put a thin cap on his head, and before I had used half of the box it was entirely cured, his hair commenced to grow out nicely again, and he has had no return of the trouble. (Signed) Mrs. H. P. Holmes, Ashland, Or." Some men merely select the lesser of two evils as a sample. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it An Island of Wild Horses. Sable island lies about eighty miles to the eastward of Nova Scotia and consists of an accumulation of loose sand, forming a pair of ridges united at the two ends and enclosing a shallow lake. Tracts of grass are to be met with in places as well as pools of fresh water. These afford sustenance for large numbers of wild horses or ponies, descended, it is supposed from stock cast ashore from a Spanish wreck early in the sixteenth century. Twenty-five years ago it was estimated that the ponies numbered from 500 to 600, but at present there are not quite 200, divided into five troops. GOOD BLOOD FOR BAD GOOD BLOOD FOR BAD Rheumatism and Other Blood Diseases are Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. In the lead mines I was at work on my knees with my elbows pressed against rock walls, in dampness and extremes of cold," said Mr. J. G. Meukel, of 2975 Jackson avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, in describing his experience to a reporter, "and it is not surprising that I contracted rheumatism. For three years I had attacks affecting the joints of my ankles, knees and elbows. My ankles and knees became so swollen that scarcely walk on uneven ground and I could a little pressure from a stone under my feet would cause me so much pain that I would nearly stop. I was often obliged to be bed for several days at a time. My friends who were similarly troubled were getting no relief from doctors and I did not feel encouraged to throw money away for nothing. By choice I read the story of Robert Yates, of the Klauer Manufacturing Co., of Dubuque, who had a very bad case of rheumatism. I decided to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, the remedy he had used. In three or four weeks after beginning to use the pills, I was much better and in three months I was well. The swelling of the joints and the tenderness disappeared, I could work steadily and for eight years I have had no return of the trouble. My whole family believe in Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Both my sons use them. We consider them a household remedy that we are sure about." What Dr. Williams' Pink Pills did for Mr. Menkel they are doing for hundreds of others. Every dose sends galloping through the veins, pure, strong, rich, red blood that strikes straight at the cause of all ill health. The new blood restores regularity, and braces all the organs for their special tasks. Get the genuine Dr. Williams' Pink Pills at your druggists' or direct from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. EX-GOVERNOR OF OREGON Makes Use of Pe-ru-na In His Family for Colds. CAPITOL, BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON. Peruna is known from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Letters of congratulation and commendation testifying to the merits of Peruna as a catarrh remedy are pouring in from every State in the Union. Dr. Hartman is receiving hundreds of such letters daily. All classes write these letters, from the highest to the lowest. The outdoor laborer, the indoor artisan, the clerk, the editor, the statesman, the preacher—all agree that Peruna is the catarrh remedy of the age. The stage and rostrum, recognizing catarrh as their greatest enemy, are especially enthusiastic in their praise and testimony. Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well-nigh universal. Peruna is the best safeguard known. Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1906. It is true that the average man would be satisfied with enough—but he never gets it. A Letter from the Ex-Governor of Oregon. The Ex-Governor of Oregon is an ardent admirer of Peruna. He keeps it continually in the house. In a letter to Dr. Hartman, he says: STATE OF OREGON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus 012 Dear Sirs---I have had occasion to use your Peruna medicine in my family for colds, and it proved to be an excellent remedy. I have not had occasion to use it for other ailments. W yours very truly, W. M. Lord. It will be noticed that the Governor says he has not had occasion to use Peruna for other ailments. The reason for this is, most other ailments begin with a cold. DEFIANCE STARCH—It comes on the back of other starches only 12 ounces—same price as DEFIANCE IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 SHOES W. L. Douglas $4.00 Gift Edg Linc cannot be equalled at any price. FITS permanently left. No fitts or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restor. Send for FREEL $2,000 trial bottle and treat. DR. K. H. K. L. Ltd., 80 Arb Street, Philadelphia, Pa. In a poker game giving the glad hand is never intentional. Submarine Cables. There are 876 submarine cables in the world, the length of which amount to 178,919 miles. Most of these belong to private parties, only 25,000 miles being owned by the various governments. All, however, bring daily orders from every land on the globe, for Pillsbury's Vitos, the all-day food. Sympathy is all right in its way, but it is a poor substitute for beefsteak. Every housekeeper should know that if they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use they will save not only time, because it never sticks to the iron, but because each package contains 16 oz.—one full pound—while all other Cold Water Starches are put up in ¾-pound packages, and the price is the same, 10 cents. Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals. If your grocery tries to sell you a 12-oz. package it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 ozs." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. The chesty individual is not necessarily broad-minded. GET ME THE MARVELOUS THE UNEQUALLED 25 cents. Box 68, OMAHA, NEB. Solidify at home. DCMA. Something new. Exclusive agency. 192. Michigan Avenue. CHICAGO. ANTI-GRIPINE PRICE, 25 Cts. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE THAS NO EQUAL FOR NEEDADRE IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURGALIA. I won't sell Anti-Gripine to a dealer who won't Guarantee It. Call for your MONEY BACK IF IT DON'T CURE F. W. Diemer, M. D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. O REAL THIS COUPON IS GOOD FREE Upon receipt of your Address GOOD FOR ONE DOLLAR PURCHASE Druggist's His Address And 10c in stamps or silver to pay post if you have never used Mull's Gra- certificate good for one dollar town your druggist. Address MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO., YOU WRONG YOUR from Constipation and Stomach Trouble. Why suffer or take needless chances, with perfect harmless, natural, positive cure within CONSTIPATION AND cause blood poison, skin diseases, sick bed- and every kind of female trouble as well as ma- all this is true. But don't drug or physic yourself MULL'S GRAPE the natural, strengthening, harmless remedy tha- and puts your wole system in excellent coeli- to take. The children like it and it does them as 50 cent, 50 cent and $1.00 bottles at all dru- g as much as the $5 cent bottle and about three great saving in buying the $1.00 size. MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO., READ O GOOD FOR $1.00 ON PURCHASE Receipt of your name s buggist's Name s Address to pay postage we will mail you a sample free. Mull's Grape Tonic, and will also mail you a dollar toward the purchase of more Tonic from NIC CO., 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. YOURSELF TO SUFFER Trouble. hances with constipation or stomach troubles when there is a cure within your reach? AND STOMACH TROUBLE sick headache, biliosness, typhoid fever, appendicitis, piles it does then great good. physio yourself. Use GRAPE TONIC less remedy that builds up the tissues of your digestive organs condition to overcome all attacks. It is very pleasant it does then great good. at all drugists. The $1.00 bottle contains about six times about three times as much as the 50 cent bottle. There is a rate. NIC CO., 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. W. N. U.-Wichita-No. 49-1903 And 100 in stamps or silver to pay postage we will mail you a sample free, if you have never used Mull's Grape Tonic, and will also mail you a certificate good for one dollar toward the purchase of more Tonic from your druggist. Address MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO., 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. the natural, strengthening, harmsome remedy that builds up the tissues of your digestive system and puts your whole system in splendid condition to overcome all attacks. It is very pleasant to have 35 cent, 50 cent and 1.00 bottle at all druggists. The $1.00 bottle contains about 6 times as much as the 35 cent bottle and about three times as much as the 50 cent bottle. There is a great saving in buying the $1.00 size. MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO. 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. FREE TO YOU We will meet you. SAMPLES of our reliable medicines and a plan where you can increase your income—in fact, MAKE BIG MONEY selling for us. Sample Household Boxes to sell from. Many sampling from £8 to £6 a week—why not you. Write today, before territory is taken. Address Advertising Dept. John Brod Chemical Co., Established 20 years 349-351 W. North Avenue, CHICAGO, IL. --- A Letter from the Ex-Governor of Oregon. The Ex-Governor of Oregon is an ardent admirer of Peruna. He keeps it continually in the house. In a letter to Dr. Hartman, he says: STATE OF OREGON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus 0. Dear Sirs:--- I have had occasion to use your Peruna medicine in my family for colds, and it proved to be an excellent remedy. I have not had occasion to use it for other ailments. Yours very truly, W. M. Lord. It will be noticed that the Governor says he has not had occasion to use Peruna for other ailments. The reason for this is, most other ailments begin with a cold. DEFIANCE STARCH—15 ounces on the package—other starches only 12 ounces—same price and "DEFIANCE" IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ALL PRICES BEST IN THE WORLD THE MUSTLED GREATER SHOPPING SOLE AGENTS FOR W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ESTABLISHED JULY 6, 1875 W.L. DOUGLAS MAKES AND SELLA MORE MERCHANDISE MORE THAN ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER. $10,000 Receipt in advance can disprove this statement. W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes have by their excellent style, easy fitting, and superior wearing qualities, achieved the largest sale of any $3.50 shoe in the world. They are just as good as any other shoes, and they are the difference is the price. If I could take you into my factory at Brockton, Mass., the largest in the world under one roof making their shoes, and show you the care with which each pair of Douglas shoes is made, you would realize how much you love your shoes are the best shoes produced in the world. If I could show you the difference between the shoes made in my factory and those of other makes, you would understand why Douglas shoes are the best in their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic value than any other $3.50 shoe on the market to-day. WANTED. A shoe dealer in every town where W. L. Douglas Shoes are not sold. Full line of samples sent free for inspection upon request. *Fast Color Eyelashes used; they will not stain.* Full Line. Full Stile. DEFIANCE Cold Water Starch laboratory water starch When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. 25 CENTS PISO'S CURE FOR CORES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Beat Cough Syrup Use Once in time. Sold by drugrate. CONSUMPTION