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THE WRITTEN SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER EIGTHTH YEAR. Practical C Speech Delivered At Inter-State Last W TO THE Mr. President, Members of the Inter- state Literary Association, Ladies and Gentlemen: Since we are living in the most enlightened age of this civilized era; since the convolutions of the Negro's brain are coping with the most enlightened brains the world. This question within itself arise in my mind: Is it possible for the Negro to bring the realization of his true manliness to light, scattered as we are throughout his United States? Is it possible for us to accomplish that I believe is in store for us, as long as we remain apart from each other? All of this and more presents itself to me when I think of the real worth of the Negro. according to my inferior judgment, leaders of our race should organize colonies and form throughout this country a plan, introduced to every citizen of America as Negro Colonization. There are five major casuses for colonization, namely, progression, education, citizenship, manhood, business quality, and to condemn criminality. Since the closing of the civil war the progress of the Negro has been rapidly increasing and, regardless of his diverse circumstances, it seems that God has willed it, Providence decrees. Fate dooms it, and Destiny has failed his success. According to the number of years we have been free, we can cope with my race in the civilized world in application. We do not want to appear egotistic but we don't want so reality but we as a race must lead business equality. Any colonization of the Negro is a key which will unlock the door to the true citizenship of the Negroes and thereby carry out the wording of the Fifteenth Amendment. "The right of citizens of the Unit-States to vote, shall not be deed or abridged by the United States any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servile." While our colonization is not to be compared with the English colonization in general because this is not a new country, but comparatively speaking we are new in the way of I conscien- usly believe and hist- orically know that the Negro's suc-cess and salva- tion lies wholly in local colonizati- on, where he can, with the aid of his fellow-man, learn the first lessons of combined effort. We shall m- ot take up the colonies of primitive men; first to be consider- ed, is that with the hardships of his day, and the encroachments of enemies of gigantic size, primitive man gave us the colonies found on the banks of the Nile, the home of civilization. This is the first account that man gives of his doings; though he left the history of his colonies, he said nothing of his ancestors; but it is conclusive as the poet says, "We run the same course our fathers have run." Again, these people became so numerous that they formed bands and began colonizing in the countries unknown to them; to prove this true, Moses led the children of Israel to the land of promise—the ten lost tribes crossed Behring Isthmus before it was cut loose; Hence, the American Indian; and the white man did find them in tribes or colonies, which is true 'till this day. The colonization idea has always been the theme of every people but the American Negro. To get at the subject better, let's ask a few questions; First, what causes men to go together? Is it not for some common good? Second, Why do people leave their native homes? Is is not oppression of some kind? Now, why is it the American Negro doesn't get together? Is it because he is not oppressed? No, it is because he lacks confidence, and dislikes responsibility. Now, we shall leave the Nile Colonies and see what became of those who left; some under wise leaders, as Romulus, founded empires far superior to their fathers. This kind of evolution kept up 'till an of Europe was colonized; but oppression never ceased. The civilization at this stage was not perfect; the difference was religious opinion, and invariably, the strong would oppress the weak. The oppressed banded together under wise leaders and sought the wilderness of America; they founded thirteen separate colonies; their oppression was becoming more intolerable; but by concentrated effort they wiped all tears away, and today, forty-six states and many territories with a stable government, stand as firm as the Rock of Gibralter or the pyramids of Egypt to mark the valor of these heroes. The government may perish, but their memories will survive. We take again, the over-taxed and unjustly represented Boers of Southern Africa, unity caused the mother country, Great Britain, the Monarch of the sea and land, to bow her haughty head and yield, and today their representative is heard with favor in the hills of Parliament. Another noteworthy instance, is the slum German Colonies of South America; the first two hundred came in 1861, now their bank at Buenos Ayres has a capital stock of $100,000,000. I should call this concentrated effort. We have in our midst today, German colonies, whose German American banks have over a billion dollars surplus; Polish colonies, Swede colonies and Italian colonies, whose combined savings far exceed the billion mark; we have the sluggish Chinese, and the enterprising Jap, whose united strength may be felt on the Pacific coast of California, and the rice farms of southern Texas. From the foregoing conclusions the following may be appropriately asked: Why do these peoples succeed? It is because they are pursuing the course laid bare by the successful, hence, "In union there is strength." Now, if these achievements shall serve as guide posts, the Negro may well join Copernicus and say: "If the other planets move, the earth is no exception." So throw your shoulder to the wheel and your heart with your burden till every foe has been vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed. PEABODY, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Hennessy, Oklahoma, returned to their home Saturday after a few days visit with their aunt, Mrs. John Powell. Mr. James Hall and family attended the Patterson and Holder wedding at Florence Tuesday. Thomas Rains and cousin Miss Mabel Hall spent a few hours with their aunt, Mrs. Dell Sunday. Geo. Dell is on the sick list this week. Mrs. James Hall and daughter Mable are contemplating a trip to Emporia soon. LeRoy Young was in Wichita last week. Willard Bush is at Newton now. Mr. Thomas and Willie Hall are on the sick list this week. Raymond Patterson of Florence was the guest of Willie Hall last week. Nate Anderson and Jacob Perkins of Newton were in the city on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Hall entertained a number of young people Friday evening in honor of their daughter Mabel's 17th birthday. A delightful two course supper was served and afterwards the young people were seated in the parlor where they enjoyed a Christmas tree from which they received childish presents such as dolls, goats and rattle boxes. Mabel received some valuable presents. Those present were: Misses Callie Anderson, Lena Rolland, Messrs Lee Frame, Oscar Rickman, George Brown, Robert Brown, Eugene Rolland, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. House and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ridley of Newton, Mr. Radmore Ashurst and Miss Stella Law of El-Dorado, Miss Sattle Bush, Ethel Winson, Murl Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Dell and Mr. Thomas Rains. All report a delightful time. Anyone who tries to get superior results from inferior methods, from cheapness in quality of material or service, deludes himself. Negro Soldiers Are Exonorated Eye-witnessess Say Colored Soldier Are Wrongfully Charged In El Reno, Okla. The news now comes from El Reno, Okla., that the many assaults and crimes alleged to have been committed in that city recently and charged to the discharged Negro soldiers of the brave 25th infantry were not committed by these colored men at all. A prominent white citizen of that town comes forth with the voluntary statement that it was not a colored soldier who was alleged to have pushed a white woman from the sidewalk, over which alleged incident much noise was made. He goes farther and says that neither of the ladies in question were pushed off the sidewalk. He says in regard to the incident that a Negro Pullman car porter alighted from his car when it had just arrived and hurried for a nearby restaurant. Two ladies were walking leisurely up the narrow walk and as it was very muddy from the recent rains the Pullman porter edged his way by the ladies to prevent stepping in the mud. The porter was in full Pullman uniform—he hurried to the restaurant, soon came out with a lunch in his hand and with something in a paper sack—rushed to his train, which soon left. Some evil inclined person started the rumor that a Negro soldier had pushed a white lady from the sidewalk—the newspapers got it and away it went. Comes also the statement from Ching Lee, the Chinaman whom it was alleged a Negro soldier had shot, that it was not a soldier with whom he had trouble—but with a saloon porter, who worked in a nearby saloon. It is said that the Chinaman was not shot but the trouble was of the ordinary kind so frequent in Chinamen laundries over checks, "No checkee, No washee," often brings trouble to the Chinaman—especially when his customer identifies his clothes, is willing to pay the bill and needs the goods very bad. So it seems that one by one these alleged crimes laid at the door of the Negro soldier to get public sentiment against him and against the race are gradually and surely falling to pieces and the truth is coming forth that after all the Negro soldier and the Negro race are not so miserably bad people and extreme criminals after all. The many scare-crow articles of the white press are sent broad-cast to injure the race among those who would befriend them, and they do the race more good than harm. For be it remembered that the Negro race is not a new and untried personage in this country, but on the other hand he has been here for centuries and has been most severely tried in the fire and has not yet been found wanting in honesty, loyalty and as a serene law-abiding people. The greatest law-abiding and law respecting people on this globe today. While these accusations to say the least are xenatious and blood-curdling and are enough to cite a people to most everything and anything, the Negro has broad, manly shoulders and will bear them and await his season and his time. We still believe "Truth crushed to earth shall rise again," and the Negro will yet be fully and honorably exonerated. iliers xonorated by Colored Soldier fully Charged eno, Okla. IS THE WHITE SOUTH FALLING DOWN? Is the white South falling down on the supreme matter of respect for their womankind? A very short time ago a white woman in good standing, in Atlanta, shot her sister to death because, she alleged, she was intimate with her husband and had alienated his affections. Only last week, in Atlanta, a respectable white woman, engaged in selling articles from house to house, was assaulted by a white man when she entered his home. Then came the case of Mrs. Bird-song, in Mississippi, who shot Dr. Butler to death because, she alleged, he had scandalized her good name and reputation. A jury of her peers did not agree with her and found her guilty, and the unfeeling judge sentenced her to serve a term of five years in the penitentiary. She is a relative of United States Senator McLaurin of Mississippi, and everything possible was done to save her from the consequences of her act. And then came the highly sensational mix-up of the Strothers and Bywaters, white people of high social standing in Virginia; the facts of the mix-up being that Mr. Bywaters, who had been paying attentions to Miss Viola Strother, got her in trouble, and in the effort to get the matter straight went to Washington with her, where she underwent a criminal operation. The facts were suspected by the brothers of the young woman, and they insisted that Bywaters should marry her. This he did in the sick room. After marrying her, Bywaters considered that he had done all that could be expected of him and desired to leave the house. When he undertook to do so the Strothers opened fire on him. Eleven shots were fired, and Bywaters got ten of them in his body. He fell out of the window, through which he had attempted to make his escape, and was allowed to lie there for a half hour, while he slowly died in agony. And these things, and others of their character justify us in asking, is the white South falling down on the supreme matter of respect for their womankind?—Age, N. Y. NEWTON NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dell were in the city last week visiting relatives and report a lovely time. Hebna Perkins and Sherly Lucas were in the city this week. Mrs. Chas. Miller has returned from Pueblo, where she was visiting her mother and reports a lovely time. Mrs. A. J. Tandy made a flying trip to Hutchinson to attend the funeral of a friend Thursday evening. Mrs. Ophelia Radley is on the sick list this week. Mrs. G. A. Fray is on the sick list. Miss Callie Anderson left Monday for Wichita to visit Miss Erma Clark. Mrs. John McCain is on the sick list. Mrs. Cora Hilman is on the sick list. Mrs. Jno. Anderson, Miss Callie Anderson, Mrs. Frank House, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ridley, Robert Brown and George Brown, Oscar Rickman, Lee Frame, Eugene Rowland and Miss Lena Rowland were the guests of Miss Mabel Hall of Peabody on her 17th birthday. --- THE SEARCHLIGHT, W. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mail).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mail).....75 Three Months (By Mail).....50 Notice.—All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wednesday to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. 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Asked what he thought of Foraker's latest speech on the subject, Tillman replied: "Well, Foraker and I are of the same opinion. I don't believe President Roosevelt can punish an innocent man, whether black or white. Roosevelt wants to be the National Government. He overrode the law in discharging the Negro troops, but he has gone outside the Constitution before." The Senator would not acknowledge Foraker as a Presidential possibility, The ladies of the G. L. O. Club entertained in a most delightful manner a number of their friends on New Year's eve at Young's hall, which was most tastefully decorated. A pleasing feature of the occasion was the two guessing contests. The first was a tie between the Misses G. Baker, L. Covington and Mr. F. Hill and E. K. Bowers. A decision was made by the drawing of straws and was won by Mr. Bowers. The second was a tie between Miss Covington and Rev. J. Taylor, who withdrew in favor of the latter, who received the next prize. Dainty boxes of bon bons were passed to each guest. An elegant repast was served. NOBODY RIDES BUT FATHER. Theodore Willing Gulick, who has made himself prominent by advertising Muskogee as secretary of that city's commercial club, has been heard to hum the following, with the approach of the new year: Everybody walks but father, He rides 'round all day; Big mogul on the railroad, He don't have to pay. Little Johnny's walking, Also brother Will; So's the whole d—— family Since Hepburn passed his bill. The B. T. W. Club held a very enjoyable meeting with Mrs. Sam Collins at the residence of Mrs. Thos. Glover on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E. J. Alexander who represented the club at the annual meeting of the Inter-state, made a creditable report of the proceedings to the club. After the general routine of business a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The club then adjourned to meet with Mrs. Geo. Daniels, 426 N. Wichita street. Some people never get out of the world of penniles into the world of dollars. --- Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. LITERARY ELECTS. The Literary Society held a very interesting meeting Wednesday night. After the rendition of their program they went into the election of officers. The following were the officers elected for the ensuing year: B. M. Crowford, president; Miss B. Alexander, vice-president; Miss Irma Clark, Secretary; Mrs. B. McBride, Treasurer; Rev. Chas. G. Cole, Chaplain; Program committee, H. W. Marshall, Prof. A. M. Wilson, Chas. Price; Executive Board, H. W. Marshall, W. A. Bettis, Chas. Price. MOTTO. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. MRS. COLEMAN DEAD. The many friends of Mrs. Oscar Coleman will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Coleman, his faithful wife, who died in Fredonia, Kansas on December 27th. One glorious thought is that she was an ardent Christian lady. He has the sympathy of his many warm friends. HELD OPEN DOOR. One of the most elaborate functions ever witnessed in Wichita was the open-door reception maintained by Miss Lula Covington, Miss Grace Baker, Miss Winnie Ray and Miss Marie Whitted at the handsome of Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Jones, 501 N. Water, New Year day from 2 to 5 p. m. All four young ladies were neatly dressed in the season's most fashionable, and stood in the beautifully decorated parlor and received the guests as they came at the door in the vestibule stood Master John D. and Morris Jones, who received the wraps from the guests, and Miss Della Gaines who received the cards. In the sitting-room was-Miss Pansy Cox, who was seated at the piano and enlivened the occasion with a flow of classic, up-to-date and sweet-sounding music. The dining-room was handsomely decorated and at the four corners of the table stood as many colored candles, connected with tiny silk ribbon. In the center of the parlor on the electric light chandelier, hung a mistletoe. Mrs. V. Covington, Mrs. S. W. Jones, Mrs. J. G. Gaines and Mrs. H. T. Baker served the guests, assisted by seven young ladies. This was conceded by all who attended to have been one of the swellest functions ever given among Wichita colored people. The following persons presented cards: Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Young, Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Coffeeey, Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. A. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. S. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Glover, Mesdames L. Finis, L. Gibbs, R. Watson, B. McClellan, W. H. Jones, L. Thomas, J. W. Thompson, J. L. Harper, Thos. Cox, L. C. Carr, S. Miller, L. Robison, J. M. Smith, E. K. Bowers, W. O. Bettis, B. Waters, N. Howard, W. Baker, C. H. Anderson, W. M. Bowers, Ed Miller, Misses A. Thompson, L. Thompson, L. Williams, B. Miller, B. Alexander, M. Flemings, P. Hackely, Panzy Cox, F. Phelps, L. Whitted, D. Gaines, Messrs R. Hupp, R. Floyd, Chas. Floyd, E. R. Whitted, Jas. Whitted, B. Bell, W. H. Neely, H. Wells, Ora Taylor, J. Rucker, and Rev. J. F. C. Taylor. Do You Want Long Hair? IF SO, SEE Mrs. Geo. McDonald, Sole Agent For MME. C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower Mrs. McDonald is the Sole Agent and uses the same process which Mme. Walker uses in making the hair grow. Office at 634 North Wabash Ave., Elmer Johnson who formerly live at 312 N. Mead, has purchased a beautiful six room cottage and four lots on South Topeka Ave. Miss Lulu Parks spent the holidays in Wichita from Ft. Scott. TO DO MUCH WORK. The official board of St. Paul A. M. E. church held their final meeting for 906 at the parsonage Monday night at 8 p. m. After winding up the work of the old year the board took up, discussed and decided on plans for the new year. TO RAISE. They decided on passing out cards and giving a series of house socials by each member of the Steward and Trustee Board once each week, and all the money raised to be evenly divided between these two departments of the church. Their object is to raise money with which to pay all debts against the church. NOTED WOMAN Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, Woman's National vention NEW HOPE BAPT SUNDAY, JANU The people of Wick golden opportunity to most noted colored America at New Hope next Sunday, Jan. 6th, FIRST SOCIAL The first house-social will be given by Steward Will C. Neely at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, 522 N. Water, Wednesday night, January 9th. He will serve the following: Oyster Soup Turkey with Dressing. Cranberry Sauce Baked Chicken Celery Coffee Cake Ice Cream Every member of the church and every friend is very cordially asked to attend these socials as all the money raised will go to the church. BUY LUMBER FROM METZ. We call the attention of our many readers who desire to buy lumber to the Metz Lumber Co., 3rd and Main. They want your trade, will treat you right, give you bargains and serve you like people. Buy your lumber from them. Both phones 126. Nolley's Grand Rapids Furniture Greatest Christmas Sale Something Suitable For A Gift For Ev- ery one. And PRICES TO PLEASE ALL Come early and get your selection before the rush. Rockers $1.25 up. Children Rockers 25c. Dining Chairs 75c. PRICES LESS 118-120 North Main Street Chas, H. Floyd came up from Kingman, Saturday and spent New Year in Wichita among friends. He left Wednesday for his home. Miss Nellie Banks was come to Wichita with her sister, Miss Florence Banks, both of Pretty Prairie, was taken very il Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walker. She is now much improved and will soon be able to return to her home again. Youwant the best, don't you? Then Buy RED STAR FLOUR Purest, Whitest, Sweetest, Best Ask your grocer for it Made in Wichita RED STAR MILL & ELEVATDR CO., A 14-room house and two corner lots for sale at a big bargain. Write Mrs Henrietta Simpson, Watonga, Okla. Watch meeting was held at all the churches in Wichita, Monday night. All the services were very impressive bidding the old year 1906 "fare-the-well" and the new year, 1907, "thou art welcome." The new year came in with a cold, sloppy rain lasting all day. The ladies of the Court Heroines of Jericho entertained Mrs. E. Bell at the residence of Mrs. Phillip Hyde, 217 New York Ave., last week. Those present were: Rev. W. H. Tillman, Rev. Joseph Wilson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Agnes, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. E. Neely, Mrs. E. Bell, Misses Winnle Ray, Della Gaines and Viola Brown. Hear Mrs. Whitfield at New Hope Baptist church Sunday night. --- TO RAISE NOTED WOMAN COMING. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, Field Secretary Woman's National Baptist Convention. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH. The people of Wichita will have a golden opportunity to hear one of the most noted colored lady speakers in America at New Hope Baptist church next Sunday, Jan. 6th, 1907. This lady is Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, who is one of the most noted colored lady speakers in America today. Her work in the Woman's Department of the Baptist church is one of great importance. She is a powerful, eloquent and logical speaker. Go down to hear her next Sunday at 3 p. m. W. M. Dunson, Painter and Paper Hanger, All Work Guaranteed 302 W. Murdock Ave., Wichita IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? Household Ruth had an initiation on Wednesday night. Miss Bernice Cox daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cox is very sick with pneumonia at the home of her par- ents, 423 N. Water. Chas. H. Floyd after spending several days in the city visiting among friends left Wednesday morning for his home in Kingman. J. W. Owens Shoe Repairing WORK DONE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 H. Main Street Wichita, Kan. J. C. Coffee made a trip to Salina last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Isler were the welcome guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Sherrills is very ill at her home, 311 W. Murdock. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E., church has returned from a very pleasant visit with his family in Colorado Springs. Mrs. J. A. Martin has returned from Memphis, Tenn., where she has been for the past two months. Mrs. W. N. Miller and Mrs. Lillian Madison were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Monday. They had a very pleasant time. The Household Ruth held an initiation at their hall Wednesday evening. The House Club met with Mr. and Mrs. J. Wheeler, 1054 N. Santa Fe Ave., Friday night. A splendid time was had in games and muisc, after which a delicate three course luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Stradford, Mr. and Mrs. S. Griggs, Mrs. B. McClellan, Mrs. M. Turner. The House Club met with Mr. and Mrs. S. Griggs at their home, 825 N. Wichita street, Wednesday night and a most enjoyable time was had and before retiring the merry guests were served with a dainty repast. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. P. Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. F. Banks and Mrs. B. McClellan. Lee Johnson, age 49 years, died at his home, 510 Heyleman, Monday afternoon. He was sick only one week with pneumonia. For years he drove a transfer team and was known by every one. He leaves a wife and sister to mourn his loss. The funeral was held New Year's day at Shiloh Baptist church. Mrs. Hickman and her eldest daughter, Miss Nancy, are reported very WICHITA, KANSAS. Man's Span of Life Lengthening. According to Sir Lauder Brunton, writing in the Lancet, the average length of life has rapidly become greater. "There has been a continuous increase in the expectation of life from a little under 40 years in 1854 to a trifle less than 48 years in 1900." A gain of eight years in half a century appears tremendous, but the figures could be, of course, more significant still if we applied the comparison to two periods separated by several centuries. Here is a rather intangible, but certainly important element, that should enter into all our attempts at formulating historical perspectives. However unconscious the average mediaeval man may have been of what his worth as an insurance risk was at any particular time, his acts and thoughts must have been profoundly influenced by the fact that he had on an average 15 years less to live than his successor of the nineteenth century, says New York Post. The violence of primitive civilization may be due to the 'instinctive desire for getting as much, satisfaction as possible out of a bribe' existence. Possibly, we do not live longer in the twentieth century because we fight less; but we quarrel less because we live longer. Leisure is necessary for a truism. Just so people step on each other's toes and scowl during the half-hour's expiation in the subway, but are polite and form lasting friendships on the commuter's train to and from New Brunswick. English Duke's Patriotism. The British nobleman responds to the demands of imperial patriotism when they are called to his attention. The duke of Westminster is the latest of them to use his immense wealth in assisting to make the distant possessions of the empire British in fact as well as in name. Two or three years ago his interest in South Africa was aroused by persons who thought that more Englishmen ought to be attracted to that part of the world. The duke bought 19,000 acres of land in the Orange River Colony, built 18 farmhouses and the necessary farm buildings upon it, erected schoolhouses and other public buildings, and sent out all the machinery and tools needed to till the land and to prepare the crops for consumption. Eighteen families have been put in the houses, and are now cultivating the soil and attempting to establish a center of British influence and the nucleus of a large British settlement. If the enterprise proves successful the duke does not expect to net more than two per cent. interest on his investment. But when the Orange River Colony is thickly settled the new district of Westminster—it is named after the duke—will yield large returns to future dukes. Dr. Morrison, the well-known correspondent of the London Times at Pekin, went to see the recent maneuvers of the modernized Chinese army in the neighborhood of Changtefu. He describes them as a repetition of the performance of last year - a setpiece carefully prepared long before-hand by a number of Japanese advisers. The general opinion formed by the military attaches was not, he says, unfavorable, though many years' work without official jobbery will be needed before the troops can compare with those of more advanced nations. The inefficiency of the officers is still conspicuous, and the field training of the men inadequate, but the material is good. Dr. Morrison hints pretty plainly that, without the Japanese to direct affairs, the contending armies would have been little better than a rabble. The development of Alaska is continuing at a phenomenal rate. Direct proof of this is furnished by the report showing the operations of the government telegraph system in the territory. Receipts during the last few months have ranged from 50 to 100 per cent. more than last year, and the facilities are so inadequate that additions are imperatively needed. The system includes more than 3,000 miles of cable and land lines, supplemented by wireless apparatus which bridges a gap of more than a hundred miles. The lines are being extended in various directions, and before a great while will form a network which will bring all the habitable portions of the "Seward purchase" into touch with the rest of the world. Japan is planning to send a squadron of warships across the Pacific early next year to visit the western ports of the United States, on their way round the world. This will be the first Japanese squadron to make so long a voyage and the first to carry the Japanese flag on a warship into many harbors. A St. Louis man who has married on a "dare" and now wants a divorce has decided that he was "game" after all, for some one else. PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT GONGRESS ADEQUATE RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS FITESDUNG DIDIASCH C. G. 124504 8,500WERE IN LINE The President's New Year's Reception at the White House Was a Brilliant Function. HE SHOOK HANDS WITH ALL Warm Weather With Bright Sunshine Made It Pleasant for Those Who Stood in Line—Edward Everett Hale There. Washington, Jan. 2.—President and Mrs. Roosevelt's New Year's reception at the White House Tuesday was a brilliant function and was attended by about 8,500 persons. The members of the diplomatic corps, officers of the army and navy and representatives of the national and district governments and of the citizen public attended. President Roosevelt gave each of his callers a cordial shake of the hand. After the diplomatists had been received, Secretary and Mrs. Root left the line in the blue room and one by one the members of the cabinet and their wives deserted the president in order to hold receptions at their own homes. At 1 o'clock Mrs. Roosevelt left her husband's side and only the military and naval aides and Secretary Wilson remained with him until the last person in the great throng had passed through the blue room. It was a perfect day. The sun shone brightly and the air was so warm that the thousands who stood in line for hours suffered no discomforts because of the weather. It was generally remarked that the proportion of negroes in the line was smaller than in previous years, but a number of negro Civil war veterans and Spanish war veterans joined with military and patriotic societies in extending greetings to the president. There was an unusually large number of children in line and all were greeted cordially by the president. One of the most amusing figures in the line was a 10-year-old boy with soiled hands and clothes who carried a pair of roller skates thrown over his shoulder. The president laughed heartily as he wished the little fellow a happy New Year. A pretty girl carried a great white Teddy bear past the receiving party and provoked a hearty laugh from the crowd gathered in the blue room. Mrs. Longworth and the other children of the president were at the White house for the reception and with their young friends moved constantly through the crowd. Miss Ethel Roosevelt was pretty gowned in pink and was much admired. Rear Admiral Cowles and Mrs. Cowles, the president's sister, were also with the members of the president's family during the reception. Only three wives of ambassadors attended the reception, the Baroness Sternberg, wife of the German ambassador, the Baroness Rosen, wife of the Russian ambassador, and the Viscountess Aoki, wife of the Japanese ambassador. Included in the number invited to assist in the blue room were Miss Mary Harriman, Mrs. and Miss Foraker, Mrs. Hobson, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Miss Pauline Morton and Mme. De Littiere. Edward Everett Hale, the venerable chaplain of the senate, was a noticeable figure at the reception. He had with him Herbert Dudley Hale, of New York City, a relative whom he introduced to the president. Dr. Hale said his first appearance at a White house New Year's reception was 62 years ago when Tyler was president. Mexican Conductors' Salary Raised. El Paso, Tex. Jan. 2.—The Mexican Central railroad conductors announce that the road has granted the increase in wages which they demanded which is equal to the pay of the conductors in the United States, and there will be no strike. The increase amounts to about 15 per cent. Former Senator Caffery Dead. New Orleans, Jan. 1.—Former United States Senator Donelson L. Caffery died Sunday night. The body will be taken to his home in Franklin, La., on a special train. REMARKABLE WOMAN DEAD The Baroness Burdett-Coutts Passed Away at 92 Years. She Long Outlived Her Generation But Her Reputation Never Dimmed—Spent Fortune in Charity. London, Jan. 1.—Baroness Burdett-Coutts, who has been ill at her residence here since Christmas eve is dead. The death of Baroness Burdett-Coutts, occurring at the age of 92 years, besides depriving the country of one of its greatest and most famous philanthropists, removes from London a unique personality and an interesting social figure. As a link with the almost forgotten past, her life beginning during the reign of the Emperor Napoleon, she lived during the reigns of five British sovereigns. On her inheriting an immense fortune, she so used it as to die beloved by the whole nation. Twenty-five years ago the baroness Burdett-Coutts became the wife of William Ashmead Bartlett, then a young man in the diplomatic service and at present a member of parliament for Westminster. He was born at Plymouth, Mass., and upon becoming the husband of the baroness Burdett-Coutts assumed by royal license the surname of Burdett-Coutts. The baroness Burdett-Coutts had a remarkable history. To have known William IV, to have been present at Queen Victoria's coronation, to have been intimately associated with Charles Dickens and to have spent over 1,000,000 pounds in charity form a unique chapter of experiences in this woman's life. King Edward once said that after his own mother, the baroness was the most remarkable woman in England and unquestionably "the second lady in the land." The baroness Burdett-Jontis who was 92 years-old, was one of the foremost of English women. She was an intimate and life long friend of the late Queen Victoria and was one of the richest women in England. Her wealth was used principally to carry on her work to improve the condition of the poor and as a philanthropist her name was world-wide. The baroness, who was a British peeress in her own right, had never relaxed in her charitable work and her name in connection with philanthropic efforts has always been a hallmark of success. There is scarcely a poor district in London that is without some prominent mark of the baroness's philanthrop interest. Thirty Injured on Street Car Thirty Injured on Street Car. Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 31.—At least 30 persons were injured, one of whom has since died, in the wreck of a runaway electric car on the Warsaw avenue hill in this city. The motorman discovered at the top of the hill that he had lost control of the car and tried to use the emergency brake, but it failed and the car got away for a distance of five blocks. The car struck a telegraph pole and turned turtle, the passengers being thrown in a heap in the mud beside the track. A. J. Cassatt Dead. Philadelphia, Dec. 29. — Alexander Johnston Cassatt, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, and one of the foremost railroad men and financiers in the country, died suddenly at his residence in this city Friday of heart disease. He was a victim of an attack known professionally as "the Stokes-Adams Syndrome." Mr. Cassatt was 67 years old. Gets More Standard Oil Money Chicago, Jan. 2.—A New Years gift of nearly $3,000,000 was presented by John D. Rockefeller to the University of Chicago Monday. This is the largest contribution of Mr. Rockefeller's to the institution and brings his total benefactions to the university up to $19,416,922. Cleveland Has Indigesti Princeton, N. J., Dec. 20—Former President Grover Cleveland is confined to his house here suffering from an attack of acute indigestion. His physician says the attack was brought on through lack of exercise. His condition is not serious. KANSAS ITEMS Gave Away 1,200 Dinners. — The Salvation Army of Wichita gave 1,200 dinners to the poor of the city on Christmas day. Besides this they gave away 3,000 garments. His Seventeenth Annual Dinner. — Thomas Shaw, the Wichita music man, gave his seventeenth annual dinner to the boot-blacks and news-boys of the city on Christmas day. It was attended by about seventy-five of "his boys." Kaiser Sent Him a Calendar. — Charles Walkenwitz, a citizen of Leavenworth, who twenty-five years ago was a body guard of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, received from the emperor a German calendar as a Christmas present. Musical Director Dead.—Frank N. Hair, for thirteen years in charge of the musical department of the Baker university, at Baldwin, died suddenly at Excelsior Springs. He and his wife went to that resort for the benefit of Mr. Hair's health. 5 Wants $7,000 Damages.—W. H. McKlernan has begun suit in the district court at Iola against the Kansas Portland Cement Company asking for damages in the sum of $7,000. He was a workman at the plant and was injured in an accident while at work at one of the Griffin mills. There Should Be More.—The United States government has made an investigation of Kansas highways and finds we have 101,196 miles of public road. Of this 158 miles are surfaced with gravel, 111 miles with stone and three miles with shells, making only 272 miles of improved road in the state. Arrested at Prison Door.—C. C. Hutchinson, wanted in Logan county, Oklahoma, for murder, was arrested as he was leaving the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, where he had just finished a term for larceny under the name of Tunnell. Hutchinson is accused of killing a German farmer. In Presence of Family. — Frank Stewart, aged 46, a carpenter, committed suicide at his home in Galena by drinking three ounces of carbolic acid. Stewart drank the acid in the presence of his wife and two children who had just returned to their home from town. Excessive drinking was the cause of the suicide. Bank Robber in Prison. — Joseph S. Kern, the Great Bend bank robber, has been taken to the state penitentiary to serve a sentence of from ten to twenty-one years. Kern also confessed to having robbed the bank at Newton and he may be tried for that crime after he has finished his sentence for the Great Bend robbery. Hospitable Pratt. — A young man landed in Pratt recently broke and entertaining a bad case of tuberculosis. The free-hearted fellows of Pratt made up a small collection and sent the poor fellow on to Bucklin. There he waited for his train in a waiting room without any fire, and when his train arrived he staggered on and went to Dodge. He fell dead there in the depot immediately after arriving. Shot by Train Porter.—Two young men claiming to be from St. Joe were put off the Rock Island Golden Gate Limited at Galva and claim that after they had been put off the negro porter opened fire on them with a revolver with the result that one was shot through the knee. The bullet cut its way through the joint and the doctors think an amputation will be necessary. Big Car of Cement. — The loia Portland Cement Company recently shipped out what is believed to be the largest car of cement ever sent from Iola. The car contained 285 barrels, or 1,140 sacks, or 108,300 pounds of cement. The cement was sold to the government and was shipped to the west. The car in which the cement was shipped was one of the new cars — longer and deeper than the old regulation car. McNees Was Probably Murdered.—The coroner's jury at Lawrence investigating the death of Houston McNees, concluded its work at No. 10 school house by finding that the deceased came to his death by bullet wound inflicted by John Lewis and young Anderson. No one seems to know what the fight really was about. It was an old grudge that cropped out. At first the various parties threw rocks at each other and John McNees was so seriously hurt that it is still feared that he may die. Lewis is in jail but Anderson has mad' his escape. The officers will locate him if possible. Cattleman Seriously Injured.—Fred Thorne, a cattle man residing near Osage City, is not expected to survive injuries. His horse stumbled and crushed his chest, also breaking one arm and one leg. The horse was killed by the fall. Requisition for Alleged Embezzler.—Gov. Hoch has issued a requisition for the return to this state of O. H. Smith, who is now under arrest in Kennedy, Minn. Smith is wanted in Oswego for embezzling funds from the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad. An Officer Resigns.—A. L. Gilbert, of Powhattan, has filed his resignation as parole officer of the state reformatory at Hutchinson. No action was taken on the resignation, which will become effective January 7. The place pays a salary of $1,000 a year, with traveling expenses. Amateur Horse Thief Captured. — Claude Barker, 22 years old, stole a horse from W. G. Moyer, of Wetmore, and a mare from J. F. Howe, of Whiting. He was arrested at Atchison and turned over to the sheriff of Jackson county, who took him to Holton. He confessed to the stealing to Sheriff Smith. Barker is an amateur at the business. Prison For Amasa Thomas. — Amasa Thomas, who killed Charles McEwen at Winfield last May, has been sentenced by the district court to serve ten years in the penitentiary, the lowest penalty for the crime which was murder in the second degree. The killing occurred in a drunken quarrel, the weapon being a heavy club. Marking Santa Fe Trail.—The four boulders which are to mark the route of the old Santa Fe trail through Finney county have arrived at Garden City and will be placed soon, with appropriate exercises, conducted by the school children. One will go in at Pierceville, another at Sherlock and the two remaining ones at Garden City, the trail having passed quite close to Garden City. Obliged to Enforce Quarantine. — There is much anxiety at Jamestown over the presence of several cases of a malignant type of diphtheria. Two deaths have occurred in one family and two children in another are very low. These two families, it is claimed, refused to obey the orders of the county health officers as regards to a quarantine and it was necessary to send the sheriff there to enforce the law. Further spread of the disease is feared. Taft Not Going to Ottawa. — A reply has just been received by the Ottawa Chautauqua assembly to the invitation to Secretary of War Taft to address the assembly at Ottawa next summer, extended by Senators Benson and Long and Congressman Scott. Secretary Taft writes that it will be impossible for him to come, as he will be making a trip to the Philippines later in the summer, and does not want to take the time to cross the country twice. Would Create New Office. — At a meeting of the board of directors of the Kansas Traveling Association it was decided to ask the legislature for an increased appropriation for the work of extending the traveling library field. The legislature will be asked to create the office of traveling library commissioner. The duties of the officer will be to organize libraries in the smaller communities of the state and to assist the smaller libraries in getting under headway. Funds Are Exhausted. — The contingent fund of the state board of control is exhausted and for several weeks past the members of the board have been compelled to dig down into their private purses to pay postage on official correspondence, express and telegrams and other incidental office expenses. The board of control was given a contingent fund of $800 by the last legislature and a good part of the appropriation for this year was used in the purchase of an adding machine needed for the office. The traveling fund of $1,500 has so far been ample to meet the demands upon it. Soldiers Get Gay. — Several members of the Ninth cavalry, negroes, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, while intoxicated, created a disturbance on a Fort Leavenworth electric car. They kicked all the windows out, beat the conductor and the motorman, locked them in and raced with the car to Fort Leavenworth, where the rioters were placed in the guard house. Several white women were on the car during the trouble and some of them leaped off, but none was injured. Anti-Trust Meeting at Salina. — A great anti-trust meeting will be held at Salina, January 15, under the auspices of the Farmers, Merchants and Shippers Club, whose headquarters is at Pratt. As every other interest is thoroughly organized there is no other course open to the farmers; they must organize and this they will do in 1907. Every farmers' organization of any kind is invited to send delegates. W. R. Stubbs, Carr Taylor, D. W. Blaine and other able speakers will address this meeting. An Accident at Sterling. — Jacob Sliter, an employee of Shaak's elevator at Sterling, was seriously injured in an attempt to throw a belt. Sliter was caught in a wheel and jammed against the building with such force that his jaw was broken and body severely bruised. His recovery is doubtful. Shot by a Hotelkeeper. — John Carson, proprietor of a hotel at Rantoul, shot and seriously injured Benjamin Harper, a young man, in a quarrel. Harper was shot in the face and neck. ```markdown ``` Lightning Struck Twice. Dr. J. G. Keith, formerly of St. Louis, who was struck by lightning several years ago, went to Leadville, Col., for his health, and was again hit by a bolt. About 11 years ago the doctor, while walking on the street, was struck by a thunder bolt. His left side was partially paralyzed. He went to Colorado for his health and last spring while on the street he was again hit by lightning. This second bolt practically rendered Dr. Keith helpless as far as his left side is concerned. FACTS ABOUT FIGURE NINE. Professor of the Occult Has Added a New Wrinkle. Mathematicians have jugged with the mystic figures 3, 7 and 9 for ages, and now comes a foreign "professor" of the occult science to tell fortune by "the force in a simple numeral"—the 9. He reminds his victims that if they multiply any number, short of a decimal, by 9 the two figures of the product added together will make 9. Thus: Nine times 2 are 18, and 8 and 1 are 9; 9 times 3 are 27, and 7 and 2 are 9; 9 times 5 are 45, and 5 and 4 are 9; 9 times 6 are 54, and 4 and 5 are 9; 9 times 7 are 63, and 3 and 6 are 9; 9 times 8 are 72, and 2 and 7 are 9; 9 time 9 are 81, and 1 and 8 are 9. We might have added that any number in the hundreds of thousands multiplied by 9 will give a product the sum of whose digits is a multiple of 9. Take at random—9 times 545 are 4,905, the sum of which is 18, and 9 into 18 goes 2 times. Take, 7,352 multiplied by 9 equals 66,168, the sum of the digits is 27; 9 into 27 goes 3 times. Oh, there is an immense amount of fun in 9. MADE THEM ALL LAUGH. Book Must Have Been Funny, but No One Knew What Is Was. It must have been a very funny story! The type looked funny from across the aisle of the car, the pictures looked funny, and the young lady who was reading it doubled up in fits of stifled laughter every few minutes. The young man in the seat with her could not help stealing a glance at the pages of the book which was evidently so funny, but whose cover was carefully doubled back out of sight, and soon he began to laugh as he unblushingly followed the story page after page, shaking with suppressed merriment. The woman in the seat at right angles became interested and looked over the girl's shoulder. Presently her face broadened into a grin and soon she was convulsively shaking. The man in the seat across smiled at the scene. A boy a few seats down the aisle grinned sympathetically. A darky still further down showed all his white teeth. The contagion spread until the car was nearly on the verge of hysteresis, when the fair reader got up to leave the train, yet no one but the girl herself had any idea as to what the book was. VAST WEALTH OF THE SOUTH. In Natural Resources That Section Is Supreme. To its coal supply, more than twice as great as the combined coal area of Great Britain, Germany and Pennsylvania; to its vast stores of oil and natural gas as supplementary sources power of water powers for utilization of power and heat and light the South adds at least 3,000,000 available horse power of water powers for utilization for electrical transmission, also for power, heat and light. The development of this vast water power potential will eventually employ $250,000,000 to $300,000,000 and be equal in working capacity to 6,000,000 men. It will make possible construction of thousands of miles of interurban electric roads, it will furnish cheap power and light for mines and factories, and create, as in Switzerland, the highest forms of skilled mechanical work in the mountains of the South, where climatic conditions are unsurpassed by any other section of the world. In counting up the riches of the South always bear in mind its wealth of everrunning streams, where nature furnishes the power without price except for the cost of development.—Manufacturers' Record. POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD. Guarantee On Their Products. 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A woman who has applied to the Lambeth Guardians for relief says she is a button-hole maker, is paid two pence a dozen and that it takes an hour and a half to make them. Evidently there are still people who sing the song of the shirt.—London Globe. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. The strangest military body in the world is a band of cavalry at Saint de Moorvay, a province on the east coast of Africa, which is under the rule of the French governor general at Madagascar. These soldiers go about their military operations on oxen. The animals are lean creatures, and it is said they move with surprising raidicity. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. 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Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville" in pkgs. "There's a rea- ANOTHER R. R. HORROR ANOTHER R. R. HORROR TRAINS RUNNING AT HIGH SPEED MEET AT HILL BASE. PASSENGERS ARE BURNED ALIVE Many Buried Under Wreckage Slowly Consumed — Most All Mexicans —Operator Blamed — Claims He Disobeyed Orders. Topeka, Kan., Jan. 4.—In the semi-darkness of an early morning two through passenger trains on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad, running at a high rate of speed, met in a head-on collision on a curve five miles west of Volland, Kan., about 5:10 o'clock yesterday morning. The deafening sound of the impact was immediately answered by the heart-rendering cries of the injured. While the frenzied cries were awakening the neighborhood for miles around, another danger was threatening the helpless victims. Slow but sure a fire that had been ignited by overturned lamps and hot coals from the demolished engines was eating up the wreckage debris under which many were either wholly or partially buried. The list of dead to date includes four white men, a negro porter and over thirty Mexican laborers. The injured number 55. The officials of the company place the blame on John Lynes, the 19-year-old telegraph operator at Voland, who failed to stop train No. 29 at his station after receiving orders to hold it there until No. 30 had passed. Lynes is being held by the authorities of Waubaunsee county at Alma, for investigation. The wreck was one of the most disastrous in the history of the Rock Island. The brunt of the collision was sustained by train No. 29, which was heavily laden with passengers. The cars on this train went into the ditch and several of them caught fire and were consumed. Close to thirty persons, mostly Mexican laborers, in the smoking car on No. 29, many of them pinioned in the wreckage, were burned to death and only their ashes remain. Twelve of the injured were seriously hurt and it is believed that half of these will die. But few persons on train No. 30 were seriously injured. The cars on this train were not badly damaged. The engineers and firemen of both trains and most of the trainmen jumped in time to save themselves. The express messenger on No. 29 is missing. An interpreter for the Mexicans was questioned as he lay slowly burning to death under the wreckage. He said there were 25 Mexicans in their party going from Kansas City to El Paso to work, and the most of them were burning to death like himself. John Lynes, the operator at Voland, who is now in jail, telis the following story of the cause of the wreck: He says he was sent a message to have train No. 14 pass No. 29 at Volland, No. 29 to take the siding. This they did. Immediately after No. 14 passed, No. 29 backed out on the main line and passed the station at terrific speed. He tried to flag the train with lanterns, but both went out. He claims he had no orders to hold No. 29 for No. 30 until No. 29 got on the main line, and then it was too late. Lynes fled to the country, but afterwards gave himself up. "Superintendent Rourke, now at the wreck, states that 35 people were killed, ten bodies having been recovered. Nearly all of the killed were Mexicans or other foreign laborers who were riding in the smoking car of the west-bound train. TO INVESTIGATE DISCHARGE. Belief Prevalent of Immediate Action Washington, Jan. 4.—There is little doubt that the senate will order an immediate investigation of the discharge of the negro troops of the Twenty-fifth infantry on account of their alleged participation in the "shooting up" of the town of Brownsville, Tex. Senator Foraker, whose resolution authorizing the committee on military affairs to make an inquiry is pending, today expressed the hope that the resolution would be adopted soon after the re-convening tomorrow. Denver, Color; Jan, 1. —Gov. McDonald has issued a call for the first general convention of those visibly interested in the reclamation of the semi-arid regions of the United States by systems of scientific farming to meet in the city of Denver, Colorado, on January 244th and 25th, 1907. The value of this movement is apparent to all who have been closely watching the development of agricultural production under both irri- NO CHINESE FOR CANAL. Chairman Shonts Says They Will Not Be Employed. Washington, Jan. 4. — Chairman Shonts of the isthmian canal commission said today, concerning the dispatch from Panama announcing that Chinese labor would not be used on the canal: "No decision has been reached as to what sort of laborers will be employed in the canal zone. It is impossible to arrive at any decision until after the canal contract has been disposed of." You Look Prematurely Old THE PROGRESS OF THE CANADIAN WEST. Nearly 200,000 of an Increase in Canada's Immigration in 1906. The progress of a new country cannot be better ascertained than by noting the increase of railroad mileage in its transportation system, and, judged by this standard, the Canadian West leads all the countries in the world during the current year. Thirty years ago there was not one hundred miles of railroad west of the Great Lakes, and very little prospect of a transcontinental route for many years to come, but by the end of 1885 the Canadian Pacific Railway was within measurable distance of completion, and last year—twenty years later—over 6,000 miles of railroad traversed the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. In the past year the work of railroad construction has been vigorously prosecuted, and by the end of 1906, some 5,000 miles of completed railroad has been added, making a total of fully 11,000 miles in the three great grain producing provinces of Canada. Such an increase in the transportation facilities of the country is bound to make good times not only in the districts where the railroads are being built, but throughout the entire west. Allowing $20,000 a mile for construction, the sum of $100,000,000 will be put in circulation, and this in itself should cause good times to prevail in a land where work is plentiful, wages are high, and the cost of living is moderate. But the building of new railroads through Western Canada means a greater benefit to the country than merely the money put in circulation by the cost of construction. Additional railway building means the opening of new agricultural districts and an additional area under crops; a largely increased output of grain to foreign markets with consequent financial returns; the erection of elevators and the growth of villages, towns and cities; and everything else that makes for the progress of national life, and the opening up of additional thousands of free homesteads, so extensively advertised by the Canadian government agent, whose address appears elsewhere. It was stated on the floor of the Canadian Parliament recently by a prominent representative that ten years from now would see the bulk of the population of Canada residing west of the Great Lakes, and if the work of railway building during the present year is any criterion, the prophecy made by the Canadian statesman may be easily fulfilled inside of the time stated. During the present year no less than 189,064 persons have found homes in the Canadian west, of whom 57,796 were Americans who have seen the great possibilities of this new West, and have decided to cast in their lot with it. Certainly, our neighbor north of the 49th parallel is making a great record, and deserves the success that appears to be coming its way. Peru Claims Kuroki Gen. Kuroki, the famous Japanese soldier, has been variously described as of Polish, Russian and German extraction. Another interesting chapter has been added to this genealogical symposium by an official publication in the Official Gazette, of Lima, Peru, which makes the claim, and submits a plausible statement of facts to prove it, that Kurokii's father was a Peruvian patriot whose name was Transito Charroqui. 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As a matter of fact, this is only incidentally, but he is trying to demonstrate that the victim of hysteria is at the same time two different persons. The Language of Commerce The Language of Commerce. Great Britain and her colonies and the United States represent together the fabulous total of 111,000,000 English-speaking persons, figures which leave all competitors hopelessly in the rear. Germany and Russia occupy second place with 75,000,000 apiece, and France, Spain, Italy and Portugal follow, with 51,000,000, 43,000,000, 33,000,000 and 13,000,000 respectively, according to The Atlas of the World's Commerce. $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. 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The automobile may scare the horse into the ditch, but it isn't likely to crowd him to the wall. There will always be a field for the horse, as there will always be a field for the automobile—Hartford Times. ELEVEN YEARS OF ECZEMA. Hands Cracked and Bleeding—Naik Came Off of Finger—Cuticura Remedies Brought Prompt Relief. "I had eczema on my hands for about eleven years. The hands cracked open in many places and bled. One of my fingers was so bad that the nail came off. I had often heard of cures by the Cuticura Remedies, but had no confidence in them as I had tried so many remedies, and they all had failed to cure me. I had seen three doctors, but got no relief. Finally my husband said that we would try the Cuticura Remedies, so we got a cake of Cuticura Soap, a box of Cuticura Ointment, and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent Pills. Of course I keep Cuticura Soap all the time for my hands, but the one cake of Soap and half a box of Cuticura Ointment cured them. It is surely a blessing for me to have my hands well, and I am very proud of having tried Cuticura Remedies, and recommend them to all suffering with eczema. Mrs. Eliza A. Wiley, R. F. D. No. 2, Liscomb, Iowa, Oct. 18, 1906." JAP YOUTH ON SCHOOLSHIP. Will Get Thorough Training on an American Boat. The first Japanese youth to be admitted to the crew of the schoolship St. Mary's is Katzern Artyoshi. Artyoshi, who is 17 years old, has been in the revenue cutter service on the Pacific for the last three years. As it is necessary for all foreigners who wish to become members of the schoolship's crew to have a guardian, Artyoshi was forced to get one before he could be admitted to the crew. He succeeded in getting Capt. Osborn to act in that capacity. Capt. Osborn will coach the boy along and help him over the hard points in his lessons. Artyoshi has not made up his mind yet whether he will remain in this country or go home to Japan after he has been graduated from the schoolship. A term on the schoolship fits a boy for service in the merchant marine. Artyoshi says he likes the United States and may stay here, but if Japan ever goes to war he will return home quickly as possible to take part in it. in the GULF COAST COUNTRY IN SOUTH TEXAS. Our Farmers make sure crops of from $50.00 to $300.00 per acre, and two or three crops a year. SUFFICIENT RAINFALL. PRODUCTIVE SOILS. ARTESIAN WELLS. HEALTHFUL CLIMATE. No Blizzards in our Country. Like in the Pan handle. Land sells NOW at $14.00 to $25.00 per acre, on easy terms. WRITE TO DAY for FREE LITERATURE and LATEST TEXAS MAP. Advertising Department D. FALFURRIAS IMMIGRATION COMPANY KANSAS CITY, MO. LET'S SHOW YOU. PILES·NO MONEY TILL CURED·SEND FOR FREE LILUS. TREATISE ON RECEival DREASES, WITH NAMES OF PRO汇MENT MEN CURED Monarcha as Lingulata. Monarchs must know more than one language. King Edward, who traveled so much, speaks French better than some Frenchmen, and also German. The czar of Russia speaks French as well as his native tongue and knows the numerous dialects. Emperor William of Germany speaks French and English correctly, and is also well versed in Latin. The king of Spain, the youngest of all, speaks German with ease and also French and English. Because of his marriage he now practices the latter. The king of Portugal speaks French, English, German and Spanish. The king of Italy is a master of French and German and is also well versed in the various Italian dialects. Lived and Died Together. Martha R. Howe and Mary J. Howe, twins of Glastonbury, Conn., were together almost every minute of their 74 years of life. The former died recently and the shock of parting ended the life of Mary exactly 12 hours later. They were buried in the same grave. DODDS KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL-KIDNEY DISEASES CURES HHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETESBACKAGNE We discontinued the use of our products because we believe the public may rely on their guidance. 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MURRAY, Sole Prop. 803 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Vichita! - - - Kansas Why not subscribe and pay for the Whitia Searchlight. It is more honorable than "spunging" on your neighbor. We will send you a copy to your door every week for only $1.00 per year. Do say and get what the race is doing. The W. M. S. met with Miss Leda Woods on the 27th, after doing considerable work. Lunch was served by Miss Woods, assisted by Mrs. M. Meens. Miss B. Burks is spending the holidays at Carbondale with friends. The Misses Harris and McLean went to Emporia on Xmas. C. N. Dell and family went to Newton on the 24th. Mrs. Ella Burks and Emma Morris attended the socia at Emporia on the 27th. Mrs. Anna Woods went to Topeka on the 24th. Mrs. A. Pennington and family of Hymer were spending Xmas with home folks. Mrs. Byrd of Council Grove, is visiting with Mrs. Meens. Both churches rendered fine programs at their Xmas exercises. A party of young people gathered at the residence of Mrs. R. Pattison, on the evening of the 29th, ult., and proceeded to the Blackwell's home to surprise Miss Maria Gary of Abilene, who is visitin gwith Misses Cornelia and Lulu Blackwell. Many games were played by the company, after which refreshments were served. Those attending reported a grand time. The many friends of Mrs. E. Burks are sorry to earn of her illness, and wish her a speedy recovery. Mt. Hermon Lodge, No. 4652, G. U. O, o' O. F. eected its officers as follows: F. G. Boyd, N. G.; M. L. Pennington, V. G.; W. M. Kattler, W. Treas.; N. Pennington, W. C.; C. H. Johnston, P. S All the other officers were re-elected. Miss Maria Gary left for home today. Come again little lady for you have won the hearts of many of us. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? COFFEYVILLE NOTES. The funeral of Anthony Thurman, who was shot and killed Saturday night, December 22, by Jim Roberts, both colored, was preached Wednesday, December 26, at Sardis Baptist Church, at 2 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Smith, the pastor. Elder Smith delivered an appropriate discourse, dwelling upon the importance of good citizens getting together against dens of vice that dreed crime. He said that it was not alone the man who pulled the trigger that hurled into eternity the soul that went unprepared to meet his God, but that morally, as lawabiding citizens, and Christians, we were all equally responsible for permitting such places to exist in the city. We are preparing to celebrate Emancipation Proclamation, Monday, Tuesday evening, January 1, 1907, with elaborate program. Rev. H. R. Pinckney, of Tulsa, I. T., for the past few days was the guest of Rev. Joseph Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Duncan, corner of Santa Fe and Fifth street, entertained at dinner Sunday, December 30th, the following guests, Rev. Joseph Smith and wife, Rev. P. D. Skinner, wife and daughter, Rev. H. R. Pinckney, of Tulsa, I. T., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry and children, and Mrs. Simpson. Rebecca May, Tabernacle Knights of Tabor, is getting along nicely. There was considerable illness awhile back, but everything is all right now. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver of South McAlester, were recent visitors in our city. Mrs. Cleaver is the sister of Anthony Thurman who was recently shot. PRATT, KANS. ITEMS. G. W. Walker of Pratt made a visit to see his sweetheart out in the country southwest of Pratt last Sunday evening and returned home Monday evening. Rev. Lee and family have been out in the Cullison neighborhood visiting for the last week. David Jones of Stevens county arrived in Pratt county Thursday morning to see his intended, Mrs. Sarah Greene. We extend great sympathy to Mr. G. W. Walker. It seems as though J. T. Russell intends to go into the fine hog business. He has purchased 10 head of brood sows, thoroughbreds, at $23 a head. We wish him great success in his business. Jethro Peoples and also Mr. Brown all of Gray county, spent Christmas visiting friends in Pratt. William Peoples purchased a thoroughbred hog of John Fleming for $20 which he expects to take back to Gray county with him. George Williams returned home from Kansas City Saturday night. He reports a fine time. Last Friday eve these was a grand entertainment given at the home of Yed Bright in honor of their daughter Miss Hortense Bright. Refreshments of all kinds were served and everybody had a fine time. THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT Henry Buckner has gone back on the railroad again to work. Will Graves of Chicago is here visiting his mother Grandma Graves. The Christmas tree at the A. M. E. church and entertainment were grand. It seems as though Mr. Roy Green has got to be quite interesting here of late. Why we don't know. Mrs. America James and her escort were out buggy riding last Sunday evening. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Mrs. Jake Perkins and Miss Josephine Perkins returned to Newton last Friday. Mrs. John Brown is in El Reno spending the holidays with her parents and friends. Mrs. Hannah Hockins returned to Wichita after a pleasant visit with her daughter Mrs. N. Harding. Messrs Will and John Gordon left Friday morning for a visit with their sister Mrs. Ella Rosemond of Salina. Sam Brown is spending the holidays with his parents of the South Sire. with his parents of the South Side. Miss Elsie Rieley is visiting a few days with Miss Irene Sellers. George Kendall left for Hutchinson to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Joe Garthord. Miss Mary Pirey of Larned was in the city last week. The First Baptist Sunday school rendered a well prepared program on Wednesday evening at the A. O. U. W. hall. A large crowd was present and all enjoyed the entertainment. Queen Esther Circle met at the parsonage Friday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Jennie Armstrong and Mrs. Gertrude Wells acting as hostesses. Nearly all the members were present. After the usual transaction of business the visitors were introduced to the Circle by the president. The visitors present were: Mrs. Hannah Hockins of Wichita, Mrs. N. Harding of this city, Mrs. Hockins addressed the Circle most beautifully. She impressed on the mind of the ladies the necessity of the Foreign and Home Missions and the thoughts left by her will be long remembered. We hope to have Sister Hockins to visit us again. Brother Moses Johnson also commended the Circle for their good work. He also acknowledged that the brethren are very negligent in mission work and without the sisters' helping hand it would fail. Rev. J. H. Raimey also addressed the Circle, presenting a most beautiful plan for accumulating funds for the Foreign Mission work. Rev. Raimey has not only won the hearts of the people but is adding constantly to the church both spiritually and financially. At the close of the remarks of Rev. Raimey the Circle was interrupted by the beautiful strains of "Nearer My God to Thee," played by Mr. Eddie Rucker, accompanied by Mr. Johnnie Sellers. The hostess opened the door and presented these young gentlemen to the president who then introduced them to the circle. Mr. Rucker and Mr. Selers rendered the circle a few choice selections which were highly appreciated by all those present. These young men are study-ing music at the Western University at Quindario, and are home on a short visit. They both being reared in Great Bend makes us feel proud to see them strive to make a mark in the world for good. The president then led in repeating the Lord's prayer after which the hostess served the ladies and gentlemen with a two course luncheon. The H. H. of Ruth gave a social entertainment Thursday evening at their hall on the corner of Kansas and Lakin avenue. All report a social time. Mrs. Henry Sellers gave a large supper last Tuesday night. All that attended reported a royal time. James Wheeler is on the sick list. Sunday being Mison day Queen Esther rendered a very appropriate program. Two very interesting papers were read. Subject, Complaint, Rev. Mrs. Rainey and Mission, by Mrs. Laura Smith. Rev. A. Cox of Saima, spent a few days with us and preached at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Henry Sellers, Jr., entertained a number of young folks at her home at 1108 Killiams avenue, in honor of Johnie Selers and Eddie Rucker. All reported a good time. After luncheon was served they went to the watch meeting at the First Baptist church. The band boys will give a recital in Moses' hall Wednesday evening, January 2. ARKANSAS CITY ITEMS. The entertainment given by K. of P. the evening of the 25th was a financial success. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Andrews are spending a week with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kemp were given a surprise party Wednesday evening by about twenty people. A very enjoyable evening was spent. A few of the members of the Twentieth Century Club: Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Hill, Miss Myrtle Delano, Mrs. G. H. Drumgould entertained the Olive Leaf Club at the home of the latter Thursday evening. The evening was highly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Cella Brown entertained a number of young people at her home Thursday night. At the Pyrimia hall Friday night, the Olive Leaf ladies, their husbands and a large number of friends. An excellent short program was rendered, after which the evening was given up to social enjoyment until about eleven o'clock after which a sumptuous luncheon was served. The Misses Jones entertained a number of young friends at their home Friday evening. Willis West entertained a number of young people Saturday evening. Mrs. Wm. West gave a party for a large number of children at her home three miles northwest of the city on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Gertle Williams is visiting in Caldwell, Kansas. Mr. Thomas Johnson is spending the holidays in Colorado Springs. The party Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Alston was a pleasant affair. Miss May Colwell and Miss Cora Carpenter spent Sunday in Winfield. Mrs. Reeves of Winfield is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Campbell spent Sunday here visiting friends. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young Friday, Dec. 28, a daughter. FT. SCOTT (KAN.) NEWS The O. N. O. club gave a grand ball Christmas Eve at Eagle Claw hall. It was the most pleasing social event of the season. The hall was crowded and the dancing continued until an early hour Christmas morning. There was a fine program rendered at Shiloh Baptist church Christmas Eve, after which the tree was undressed. A good crowd attended and reported a fine time. The A. M. E. church had a fine program Christmas Eve and the tree was loaded with presents. There was quite a large crowd present and a glorious time was reported. Christmas night the Mt. Zion gave a fine entertainment. The program was of small children: Recitation.....Mabel Dudley Declamation.....Octavia Harris Recitation.....Chester Dudley Declamation.....Wilda Johnson Song, "Walk in the Light"..Audience Recitation.....Dwight Dudley Recitation.....Harold Tuller Recitation.....William Copeland Recitation.....Orasious Edward Song.....Audience Dialogue (six children)—Octavia Harris, Otelee Harris, Maurice Copeland, William Copeland, Mabel Dudley and Clinton Copeland. The tree was then undressed by three young ladies, Miss Minnie Loveman, Miss Ruth Johnson and Miss Ethel Copeland. The church was crowded from pulpit to back. After the tree was undressed, cream, cakes, pop, peanuts and popcorn were served; also oranges, candies and nuts. Everybody reported an extra good time. Rev. J. L. Dudley, pastor. There was a masquerade entertainment at Eagle Claw hall Tuesday night, January 1st, by the Sunset club of the A. M. E church, which is composed of young people. One represented Queen Elizabeth, cowboy girl, etc. A fine program was rendered and a prize was rendered and a prize was given to the ugly one. CLEARWATER, KAN., NEWS. Mrs. Leonard Biggers of 634 N. Wichita street has been down visiting her daughter Mrs. C. R. Willey the past week and returned to her home today reporting a fine time. Miss Ethel Barton is home visiting her parents near Millerton, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. A. White were in Clearwater shopping yesterday. on Mr. Geo. Barton's Sunday. John Bank was seen in Clearwater yesterday buying New Year's gifts for John. C. R. Wilfley is on the sick list, but not down. The youngest daughter died in October and they have been sick every since. Miss Mamie Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Loveman, who has been visiting her parents and friends, has returned to her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Her two little daughters will remain here until school is out. Miss Callie Anderson of Newton is in the city the guest of Miss Irma Clark this week. Excellence Counts..... DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors JOB WORK IS OUR HOBBY Let us try your next order In 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., 102 E. Douglas Pone 35' L. S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L Hoimes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftger, E H. Middlekauff, O. Z. Smith. General Banking Business Transected CHITA NSAS Dr.J.E. 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It is the United States Patent Office, in 1874. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle sweet and effective, no matter how long it has been made, FORD'S HAIR POMADE remains sweet and effective, no matter how long it has been made, FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHT SOFT, and makes the hair STRAIGHT SOFT, and that Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZIZONIZ OX MARROW") is put up only in 50 ct. size, and is made with the signature, Charles Ford. Presst on each package. Refuse all others. Full driest or drugless and dealers. If your drugist or dealer can not supply you, he can buy 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or send us 50 cts. for three bottles postpaid, or $1.40 for three bottles postpaid, or express charges to all points in U. S. A. When ordering send postpaid paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. "None genuine without my signature" Charles Ford Great 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. H. Wells and J. Rucker of Topeka are in the city. 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 Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Main CRMS Sir D. L. Taylor 329 East Center SALINA, KANSAS Designer and Builder of Tent Houses. Prices in reach of all. Write for particulars TO-DAY. R A FOOL and his money are soon paated. The man 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. PHONE 496- J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 to 547 WEST DOUGLAS 777—IN SOLO DEO SALUS—333. NOTICE PALATIUMS. Rev. Paul L. Giles, P. P. of Light of the West Palatium No. 1, and also G. P. P., is doing good work in his Palatium and is sending letters to all C. M., advising them to organize Pal- atiums in their cities. Address, REV. PAUL L. GILES, 148 W. Pierce, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Where you can get your Silk Waist Woolen Skirt or Coat or Husband's Suit cleaned and pressed, or your faded goods Dyed, and get the best work done by improved appliances and skilled workmen. THE OLD & CLEANING WORKS Fine Dry Cleaning Steam Cleaning Steam Dyeing & Repairing. White Plumes Cleaned Properly Bleached and Curled. O. K. DYE Stock of Ladies' and Gents second hand Clothing for sale very cheap, at retail or in job lots. Goods called for and delivered promptly E. G. HANSON, Prop., 330 N. Main Street. Phone 2003. NEW YORK—Establishments having in their windows the legend, "Tipping prohibited," are epidemic in East Twenty-third street, in the short block from Madison to Fourth avenues. A restaurant proprietor started the idea and then a barber shop in the same building, which is that of a large life insurance company, followed suit. Another "tonsorial parlor" on the ground floor of a skyscraper opposite, to meet competition, put up a sign: "No tips here." A second restaurant man is thinking of putting a stop to all gratuities, and a knight of the razor in Fourth avenue is gravely considering joining the procession. "How does it work?" exclaimed the pioneer restaurant man. "Well, I've been here a year and a half now and all my waiters have been with me ever since and not one of them is dissatisfied. I give them about two dollars more wages than they would be able to get in other places of the same kind where tips are permitted. If anybody passes a dime or a quarter to them their actions depend on circumstances. If the man who offers it has apparently not seen the sign and they think it would insult him to refuse they let the coin be where he put it and say: 'Thank you.' I let them take it later, but with the distinct understanding that I do not sanction tipping. The second time that customer comes in he has seen the sign and has taken a hint. "Occasionally a man asks if I would object if he gave one of the boys a little encouragement, to which I reply that I would prefer that he would not. The waiters who work for me are never 'broke,' which is more than can be said of many a waiter in the high-class restaurants who get anywhere from two dollars to six dollars in tips a day. The waiter who gets tips on a large scale, and I know of some of them who receive $40 to $50 a week in this way, find that their money comes easy and they let it go the same way. "Objection on the part of the waiters to the non-tipping system, as it is applied here, is practically nothing and they rather like the idea of being sure of getting definite wages. At the time the public likes the innovation, and where the waiter is not all the time hanging around for a tip the customers get just as good service. Once or twice a week I dine out at some other man's restaurant, just for a change, and I give tips there myself because it is the custom of the house. I think though that the idea is spreading for I now see 'no tipping' signs in Sixth avenue. I have no doubt that the number of restaurants where there are no gratuities permitted will be greatly increased." To this enormous wealth the state is adding $500,000,000 a year, or almost the valuation of a Baltimore. It is a wonderful showing of material prosperity, one that gives a prouder claim to the title of empire state. Within this single commonwealth is now contained more than double the wealth of the entire nation half a century ago and its annual increase more than exceeds the total value of our export trade when Grant was president. Proof against all the din of street and river is the sound proof shelter deep in the foundations of the villa of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac L. Rice, at No. 170 Riverside drive. The Rices are the successful leaders of a campaign against the superfluous whistling of the craft which ply in the Hudson and are also the pioneers of a movement which is to bring into being the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noises. Mr. Rice is one of the best-known patrons of the game of chess in the United States and the inventor of a gambit which has given him a high place among the experts who move knights and bishops over the checkered board. Chess is a game which requires quiet and contemplation. When Mr. Rice invited his friends to tournaments he found that the caterwauling of the sirens of the steam tugs which went up and down the river exerted a disturbing influence. He would have had to give up playing the game entirely perhaps had it not occurred to him that in the foundations of his house was a space which could be readily utilized as a sound proof refuge. It is literally a chamber blasted and hewn out of the living rock. Despite its walls of rock, unpierced by windows except at the back, this room has a free circulation of air and is one of the most cosy and comfortable apartments imaginable. Only once in awhile, on very foggy nights, is the sound of the steam sirens heard, and then it comes only as a faint and far off echo. The room is 22 feet square and there is abundant space for six tables and numerous leather upholstered chairs. HERO OF ROMANCE RECEIVES STORY OF ELOPEMENT. A year or so later the bridegroom received a package of printed matter by mail. On opening it he found it contained several pages of a book, with the title carefully removed from the top. The pages contained an accurate account of the bicycle wedding, including many amusing features, one of them a wait under a shed for a shower to pass; another an encounter with a bunch of staid residents returning from church—it was Sunday morning—who gazed scandalized at the bride when her divided skirts flew back, revealing neat knickerbockers RESTAURANT NO TIPS ever since and not one of them is dissatisfied. I more wages than they would be able to get in or where tips are permitted. If anybody passes at their actions depend on circumstances. If the reently not seen the sign and they think it would the coin be where he put it and say: 'Thank you but with the distinct understanding that I do no end time that customer comes in he has seen the "Occasionally a man asks if I would object little encouragement, to which I reply that I wow The waiters who work for me are never 'broke, sald of many a waiter in the high-class restaurants two dollars to six dollars in tips a day. The war scale, and I know of some of them who receive way, find that their money comes easy and they "Objection on the part of the waiters to the applied here, is practically nothing and they require of getting definite wages. At the time the and where the waiter is not all the time hangi toms get just as good service. Once or twice other man's restaurant, just for a change, and I cause it is the custom of the house. I think the ing for I now see 'no tipping' signs in Sixth avail the number of restaurants where there are no greatly increased." WEALTH OF THE EMPIRE STATE. By the computation of the census bureau the wealth of the state of New York comprised in farms and other real property, factories, railroads, telegraphs, canals, machinery, gold and silver etc., is $14,769,042,207. This is approximately one seventh of the national total of $107,000,000,000 It exceeds Italy's wealth by nearly $2,000,000,000 and is about equal to the combined national resources of Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and the Netherlands. It ranks New York among the financial great powers, with a standing just below that of Austria-Hungary. A per capita division of the state's wealth would give $2,000 to every man, woman and child as compared with the national average of $1,326 It represents the aggregate possession of 15,000 plain millionaires, 50 Carnegies or 20 Rockefeller roads in the United States. To this enormous wealth the state is adding the valuation of a Baltimore. It is a wonderf perity, one that gives a prouder claim to the title single commonwealth is now contained more the entire nation half a century ago and its annual the total value of our export trade when Grant w By the computation of the census bureau the wealth of the state of New York comprised in farms and other real property, factories, railroads, telegraphs, canals, machinery, gold and silver, etc., is $14,769,042,207. This is approximately one-seventh of the national total of $107,000,000,000. It exceeds Italy's wealth by nearly $2,000,000,000 and is about equal to the combined national resources of Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and the Netherlands. It ranks New York among the financial great powers, with a standing just below that of Austria-Hungary. A per capita division of the state's wealth would give $2,000 to every man, woman and child, as compared with the national average of $1.320. It represents the aggregate possession of 15,000 plain millionaires, 50 Carnegies or 20 Rockefellers roads in the United States. GOTHAMITE SUCCEEDS IN DEFYING NOISE. Proof against all the sound proof shelf of the villa of Mr. and 170 Riverside drive. ful leaders of a camp whistling of the crab and are also the plon to bring into being a vision of Unnecessary Mr. Rice is one of the game of chess in inventor of a gambit place among the exp bishops over the ch game which require When Mr. Rice invite he found that the c exerted a disturbing influence. He would have game entirely perhaps had it not occurred to hi his house was a space which could be readily refuge. It is literally a chamber blasted and he Despite its walls of rock, unplierced by wind room has a free circulation of air and is one of able apurements imaginable. Only once in aw the sound of the steam sirens heard, and then far off echo. The room is 22 feet square and six tables and numerous leather upholstered cha There is a funny little story of a New York man who has been put into a book and can't find out what book it is. A few years ago this man, who is prominent in his own particular line, eloped with a pretty young woman. He and his fiancee rode on bicycles one morning up to the old Sleepy Hollow church, the Washington Irving church, where they were married. The church had not been opened for a service for years before, and has not been opened since; but the bridegroom's father was an antiquarian who had made a study of the Irving region, and on this account the use of the church was secured. The elopers were accompanied by a friend of the bridegroom MILAN It would buy all the rail- 000,000,000 a year, or almost showing of material prose- empire state. Within this double the wealth of the increase more than exceeds president. the din of street and river is deep in the foundations Mrs. Isaac L. Rice, at No. The Rices are the success- sign against the superfluous which ply in the Hudson ars of a movement which is the Society for the Suppres- oises. the best-known patrons of the United States and the which has given him a highs who move knights and skered board. Chess is a quiet and contemplation. his friends to tournaments rewapling of the sirens of event up and down the river and to give up playing the that in the foundations of utilized as a sound proof out of the living rock. ows except at the back, this the most cosy and comfort- , on very foggy nights, is comes only as a faint and here is abundant space for s. OPEMENT. A package of printed matter eral pages of a book, with ages contained an accurate amusing features, one of another an encounter with it was Sunday morning- ed skirts flew back, reveal THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF QUEEN MOTHER TABOR. KAN Tabernacies. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everett, Kansas City, Kas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. 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Mrs. Alice Grant, 401 South 8th street, Lincoln, Nebraska. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kan. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. TEMPIES. 1 William M. Watkins, box 2062 Weir City, Kansas. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats Omaha, Neb 8. Rev. M. Wooten, 416 W. Third st. Ft. Scott, Kansas. 10 Frank Smith, 420 3rd Ave., Leavenworth, Kansas. 15. E. W. Garvice, North 1st street, Salina, Kansas. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St. S. Omaha, Neo. Coffeyville, Kansas. 17. Rev, Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th st. 18 James Thomas, 218 W 1st, South St, Salt Lake City, Utah. 19. C. Paris, 948 Penn. street, Lawrence, Kansas. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kan. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan Tcepeka, Kan. 536 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St. Deadwood, South Dakota. NOTICE—Send your news in the early part of the week, which will insure its publication. The earlier the better. Editor. Let the colored people get together and stay together for their own material good. FOR SALE-Furnished rooming house, in Kansas City, fine location. For particulars see Mrs. M. Ivory, 132 South Mosely avenue, Wichita, Kan. QUEEN MOTHERS OF TENTS IN KANSAS. Miss Jannie Alexander, G. Q. M., 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kansas. Lillie Lind, 006 South Fifth avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Hester Cornish, 911 Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Jennie Sellers, 1438 N. Eighteenth street, Omaha, Neb. Eliza Robinson, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Mollie Spencer, 502 V street, Atchison, Kansas. Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Louise Verder, 813 Jersey, Lawrence, Kansas. Mary Bison, 325 Miss., Lawrence, Kansas. Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas. A. O. Murrell, 451 S. Fourth street, Salina, Kansas. Mary Hopkins, 903 West B, North Topeka, Kansas. H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Kansas. Lettie Hill, 429 N. Wichita street, Wichita, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street, Parsons, Kansas. Annie Edwards, 944 Everett, Kansas City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 308 E. Eleventh, Coffeyville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas. Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Cof- Ella McKinnie, 217 Sherman, Leav- A NEGRO'S VIEW. Rev. C. O. Smith, Himself an Ex-Soldier. Makes Statement. Editor Searchlight: The colored people of this vicinity have not as yet forgotten that it has only been a few months since language was inadequate to express our love and appreciation for President Roosevelt, and while we deplore his drastic action taken in the Brownville case, yet we cannot, with justice to the president, say that he has been partial or unfair in his dealing heretofore with the colored man. We believe that Ben Tillman, the United States Senator, who boasts in the halls of the congress of these United States of his murderous conduct, associated with Vardiman, Jeff Davis, Thomas Dixon and other southern demagogues, has made some very ungentlemanly and untimely remarks about our noble president, Theodore Roosevelt with whom he discerned a mighty stream of superiority over any one of the above named. We cannot afford in justice to W. T. Vernon, an educator and a Negro of whom all Kansas is proud, to assault by words, deeds or actions the Republican party or its gallant leader, a party that has always been loyal to the Negro for a single mistake, (if indeed it is a mistake?) W. J. Bryan in an interview respecting the discharged troops said that the men were not all guilty but the regiment should have been discharged. He said that he did not care to pass judgment until some of the facts were available. Think of that judgment already passed, compare his attitude with that of President Roosevelt! Bryan wants to disband a regiment consisting of twelve companies, or quite 1,200 men for what seven or eight men could have or may have done in a battalion consisting of three companies or 300 men. If any man or body of men of the gallant 25th infantry after a fair and impartial investigation be found guilty of committing the atrocious crime they are now charged with, we invite the extent of the law and justice, we see nothing in this case that would justify any abusive attitude toward the Republican party of its leader, for if you fly to the uttermost part of the South, you will find rebels there; if to the North, you will find some Democrats there and if we miss the Kingdom of God and go to the greedy jaws of hell we will find Ben Tillman there, or he will be on the way. Thus if we turn our face from the men of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, pray tell me, whither shall we go? Late First Sergeant B Troop, Tenth United States Cavalry. A New York publication tells How a Collar is Made. To see how it is worn out look in the side window of a laundry—Buffalo Express. A New York man imagines he is a monkey, and quite a number of New York monkeys imagine they are men. During the nineteenth century 52 new islands rose from the sea by volcanic action and 16 disappeared. Learn to say No, and it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin.—Spurgeon. Destroy Much Shoe Leather. Every day the inhabitants of the United Kingdom wear away $1,000,000 worth of shoe leather. Monkey Men. Good Advice. On the American Plan. On a Recharting Cruise. LIBRARY TO RUN IN THIS WAY AT WU CHANG. Missionary Returns to This Country to Fit Herself to Carry Out the During the past year or two there have been many indications that China was awakening to western ideas and progress, and this fact is emphasized by the action of the orientals at Wu Chang, China, who want a library run on the American plan, and which when it is started will be the first of its kind in the Celestial kingdom. In furtherance of the plans, Miss Elizabeth Wood has come back to this country and become a student in the library school at Pratt institute to fit herself to become director of the proposed library. Miss Wood has been granted a year's leave of absence by the board of Episcopal missions, with which she has been connected for seven years, and has left her classes in the mission school there, in order to learn how to put her little beginning of a library into good shape for her Chinese pupils. In time it is the hope of the Americans in Wu Chang to start a public library, but for the present it will be connected with Boone college, which is a part of the mission there. The city of Wu Chang is a phenomenal one on account of the great strides it has taken along the lines of education. It is known as the "Boston of China," and is the center of western learning in that country. In fact, it is the most Americanized of all the Chinese cities. It is situated in the central part of the country, near Han Kow, the great tea port, and Han Yang, the trading center. In the last two cities there are comparatively few foreigners, but in all three there are over a million inhabitants. Wu Chang can boast of 10,000 students who daily go to the great schools there to learn what the west has to teach to the east. There is little of the old eastern learning taught. Twenty thousand soldiers are also among the citizens of Wu Chang. Miss Wood, in speaking of her work the other day, said: "I came to Pratt in September in order to put our own library on a more systematic basis. It probably will not be necessary for me to take the entire course, as I had had some experience in this line before I went to China, in my house in this state; so during the last part of my year I hope to be able to spend my time in trying to interest the people in BRIGANTINE GALILEE TO ENCIRCLE THE GLOBE. Extensive Voyage Planned for Insulated Ship During Which New Charts Will Be Made and Magnetics Studied. The brigantine Galilee is a peculiar ship and has a peculiar mission. NORTH JAPAN OCEAN RILLI TO OCEAN MA JAPAN 13 TONGA OCEAN JAPAN 13 FUJI 13 Course of the Galilee Over the Pa- cific. She is so constructed as to be what is called an insulated ship, and she has before her one of the most extensive voyages ever planned for a ship of her size and tonnage, and this following a seven months' cruise from which she has just returned to San Diego, Cal. During that time the quartette of scientists on board has made hundreds of magnetic observations, and practically rechatted the Pacific ocean. She was sent out by the Carnegie Institute of Science at Washington. The Galliee is especially adapted for the taking of magnetic observations under the most favorable conditions. In so far as was possible all metallic substances have been removed, all the steel rigging taken off and old-fashioned hemp substituted. Brass railings are replaced by wood. IMMORTALITY. Shakespeare's shade was perusing one of our theatrical programs. our library. Our idea is ultimately to found a public library. "Our books at present are all English, but we hope to get some Chinese books before long. We are now teaching the Chinese boys how to use a library. As yet they do not seem to know exactly what it means. But they are very much interested, and are adopting our American methods very readily. There is great excitement when the boxes of books come, and the boys, although not enthusiastic by nature, show a very good imitation of it at these momentous occasions. "Strange to say, they like the histories, the biographies and the sciences better than fiction, which is W. J. JEERS Group of Chinese Students. slightly different, I believe, from the little story loving American children. This is perhaps because their own fiction is so bad; they cannot seem to think that any literature of this kind can possibly be good. We have a very nicely fitted up reading room, where most of the American and English magazines are on hand for them. We really have to urge them to read the fiction, and they do not care for the poetry, either. Last summer, during the vacation, the librarians allowed the boys to take home 300 books, and all were returned in good condition at the beginning of the fall term. There is also a traveling library, on a small scale, by which the students who have gone far into the country to small mission stations may be supplied with western literature. They are sent, too, to the foreign missionaries who are located among the mountains. Not long ago a load of books was carried six miles straight up a mountain by coolies to these book-hungry workers." en ones or covered with insulating material. Even screw and nail heads are covered with putty and varnish, and the cabin stove was so fenced in with asbestos and other non-conducting substances as to render it quite unrecognizable. On a bridge elevated some 20 feet above the deck and electrically insulated from the remalder, of the ship are placed the delicate magnetic instruments by means of which the observations are taken. Only two previous attempts have been made to obtain anything like systematic or accurate magnetic data of the Pacific, and these were made under conditions which greatly handicapped their success. The course taken during the recent cruise may best be described in the words of Mr. Peters as a "slackwise spiral," of which the first turn included San Diego, Fanning island the Samoan, Fiji and Ladrone islands and Japan, returning by the "great circle track" used by oriental steamship lines to and from the North Pacific coast. Succeeding turns of the spiral were made within the first or other one, gradually decreasing until the entire area had been covered with coils about 300 miles apart. Every two or three days at sea the vessel was swung and slowly turned completely around, while observations were being made to determine the three elements of magnetic force. The Gaillee is to start this month on the longest and most important voyage she has yet attempted. Her course will be around Cape Horn to Washington, thence across the Atlantic, taking observations en route, to Gibraltar; through Suez canal via the Mediterranean sea and to the Indian ocean, where observations will be taken to a considerable extent. From the Indian ocean the course will lie back to San Diego, completing the circle of the globe. The voyage will occupy two years. "Interpolated coon songs by Will Shakespeare." Disappointed and remorseful, he relapsed into spooky silence.—N. Y. Times. The office-boy had piled the first page by dropping the form down two flights of stairs. "I wish," murmured the gentle editor, "that you had broken the news more gently."—Judge