Wichita Searchlight

independent League and Colored Voters Prominent League Supporter Hits The Colored Race Hard Before White Audience Would Bar Negro From Voting EIGTTHY YEAR. Independent and Colo A Prominent Le Hits The Colo Before Whit Would Ba Fro Slurs Thrown At HE COLORED MAN AND THE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT. just where the colored man is go to stand in the coming city elec may be hard to determine at this age of the campaign which is now It is certain that he wants to be for his own interests as well as the interests of the city generally. Wichita, as in other cities of Kan- he is recoznized as a part of the citizenship, and his right to vote his mentions rarely has been questioned except by the bitter partisan or crank who delights in styling himself a Like all other men of limited means, like any other laborer who wants to earn an honest living by working six days in the week—the colored man's power lies in his vote. This power is by right, and few men of this day and age question it. The man who would curtail that power by depriving his colored brother of his right to vote, can hardly be considered the end of the negro. Neither can a party be considered friendly to the black race, which declares through one its recognized spokesman that the negro already has stood much power. That being the case it is patent at the colored men and women, wherever they may stand in the municipal campaign, cannot consistently support the so-called Independent candidate for mayor of Wichita. A party in its campaign is judged by the utterances of its speakers. If those speakers be ministers of the gospel, reaching from the pulpit instead of from a platform in a hall, it amounts to the same thing. What they say is found to be in line with the policy of the organization whose cause they champion. In a Wichita church last Sunday night, a church of the same denomination that is most actively engaged in the Independent campaign, the pas- tor lectured on local political primaries and told what he saw when he visited them. He is quoted as saying: "There is another thing I saw at the primary that I did not understand. There were so many negroes there and many times more colored sisters than white women. I was forced to two conclusions in thinking about this matter. Either the colored woman is more patriotic or more easy to be ruled by the machine. I also came to the same conclusion when studying about the way the colored men turned out." While he leaves the question open, it is safe to say that the speaker had no thought of admitting, as a white man, that the white men and women were less patriotic than the colored folk. Then surely it is no distortion of his utterance to interpret it as meaning that the colored man or woman is a puppet to be voted as the so-called "machine" desires. Going further the reverend gentleman became even more pronounced in his objections to Negro voters and to the rights which the negro has. He favored a direct primary law, which may or may not be right, and as one of his chief reasons for favoring it, he said, that "Negroes would not hold so much power as they do under the present system." Speaking further, he is quoted as saying: "There is a race problem to be solved in Wichita. It is the power of the Negro at the poll and primary. The negroes have been set free from slavery and sometimes I think that our forefathers did not act wisely when they gave the ballot to the Negro after the war. I do not marvel at race war in the South." Such was the trend of his argument throughout the evening. He admitted that he would allow such men as Booker T. Washington and Dr. Mason to vote. Carrying the same argument into a discussion of the white race would he limit the right of suffrage to such men as President Roosevelt and other great leaders among the white folk. They are but leaders as the men he mentioned are leaders of the colored race. The colored man believes that the rank and file of his race should be allowed to vote as well as the great men—the men who have become noted despite their dark skin. This is contrary to the opinion expressed by this representative of the Independent movement. Just now, the Independents are patting the Negro on the back and trying to array him against all other candidates but their own. Yet to an audience made up exclusively of white men and women, they declare through one of their spokesmen, that his power already is too great and that he should not be allowed the right to vote as other men. These words were spoken to an audience in which there were not a colored person. They were not intended for colored men and women to hear. IF NOT DO SO TODAY. COLORED MAN FOR MAYOR. A special from Kansas City, Kansas, states that J. W. Voohes, one of the largest property holders and prominent colored men of Kansas City, Kansas, on Wednesday filed with the city clerk a petition signed by 673 colored men and women asking that Mr. Voohies's name be placed on the official ballot for mayor of Kansas City on the Independent ticket. Mr. Voohies is a man of high prominence and no better man could be selected than he. Should he be elected the people of Kansas City, Kansas, will have no need to regret it. We hope him success. TOO MANY BABIES. Prof. Ress, of the Wisconsin University comes out with the declaration that the American baby crop is getting too productive. We fear that Prof. Ress is stepping in mighty delicate literature when he takes up the baby problem. The race problem, the trust problem, the railroad problem, the Jap problem, the several problems and in fact, all other problems sink into oblivion when compared with the baby problem. And that's enough said. At the same time Prof. Ress has three babies in his own home. All the churches are making preparations to observe Easter in a splendid style. Vote for J. H. Rich for Councilman from the 6th ward. ANOTHER YEAR ENDS. With this issue of the Searchlight we bring to a successful close another prosperous journalistic year in Kansas. With our next issue we begin our ninth year of work in the interests of our people in this state. We will not attempt to deceive our readers by saying to them that our path-way has been strewn with roses during this time, neither would we say that we have had no cloudy days—for let it be known that the sun has not at all times shown in our door. The way has seemed dark and dreary many a time since the close of our last year's work. But in season and out of season, when calm was and when the storms raged we have kept steadily at our work and at this time we can proudly state that we have kept steadily at our work and at this time can proudly state that we end another year without the loss of a single issue. We have many things for which we are proud during the year which is now at an end. We wish to thank all those who have favored us with their patronage, their encouraging words, and in other ways during the past year and we most earnestly solicit from them the continuation of their good favor. In closing this year's work we have no long, high sounding promises to make for the future—we are willing and we have always been—to let the future take care of itself. With these few remarks we again thank all and now look forward to the work which is now before us for another year. WE THANK YOU ONE AND ALL. COUNCILMAN THIRD WARD. In the person of Otto C. Poenish, the republicans of the Third ward have selected a splendid young man for the office of councilman from that ward. Mr. Poenish is most admirably qualified for the position to which he aspires and to which the republican has nominated him. When elected on April 2nd he will assume his duties unpleaded and free to act in the interest of the people of Wichita in general and for the Third ward especially. A vote for Poenish is right. Vote for Geo. F. Whitlock for councilman from the First ward. Mrs. V. Covington has been sick the past week with the la gripe. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 and Taborian Temple No. 11 will join in a grand reception at Young's Hall, on Thursday evening, March 21, in honor of Mrs. Emma Gaines, of Topeka, Chief Grand Preceptress. This promises to be one of the swell events of the year and the daughters of Wichita Tabernacle are making extensive preparations for the event. Mrs. Gaines is on her annua visit over the state. Vote for Richard N. Door for City Clerk. W. A. Bettis has gone to Carthage, Mo., on a business trip. Vote for S. S. Hawks for Police Judge. Mrs. Mattie Paris, who has been quite ill, is improving. Vote for W. H. Kelchiner for School Board, 3rd Ward. The Ladies' of the G. L. A. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Theo. Kennedy, Mrs. Milton Jones was a guest of the club. An elegant luncheon was served. Vote for Prof. W. H. Isley for councilman Fourth ward. DR. A. J. JORDAN DOCTOR ANDREW JACKSON JO JOHN B. BURGESS DOCTOR ANDREW JACKSON JORDAN, WICHITA'S NEW DOCTOR. Above we present a likeness of Dr. Andrew J Jordan, Wichita's new doctor, who has just recently returned from Vinita, I. T., where he spent two weeks with his family. While in Vinita Doctor Jordan packed his household goods ready for shipment to Wichita and will soon be surrounded by his family in Wichita where he will permanently locate. As has already been said through these columns Doctor Jordan comes to this city highly recommended by the best people, black and white, of Vinita and community. He is a graduate of Mehany Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., a Post Graduate of the Illinois Medical College of Chicago and took a technical and special course on diseases of women under Dr. Byran Roberson, the noted and word famed woman specialist. He as been granted a permanent license by the Kansas Medical Board to practice in Kansas. He is some what of a "jiner" and is a member of Knights of Pythias, Knights of Tabor, and Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. Dr. Jordan has a nice suit of rooms at 601 N Main street, where he will be pleased to meet sick people and well people alike. He solicits a favorable consideration of your patronage and invites you to call him over phone 2046 or phone 1944. FRED B. STANLEY. Republican Candidate for City Attorney The Republican city convention has named Fred B. Stanley for the office of city attorney. In the selection of Mr. Stanley the republican party has done itself a compliment in selecting so competent and learned a lawyer to fill this very important position. It is conceded by all who know of the legal attainments of Fred B. Stanley that he is one of the most thorough lawyers at the Sedgwick county bar and the legal affairs of our city will be in safe hands with Fred B. Stanley as city attorney. He is a young man and has been identified with some of the most noted legal cases ever before our courts and in each case has proven to be a legal gain. No lawyer at the Sedgwick country bar has done more legal work for the colored people than has the firm of Stanley & Stanley, composed of Fred B. Stanley and Claude C. Stanley. BICHARD N. DORR. Republican Candidate for City Clerk. The republican convention is to be complimented in naming Richard N. Dorr for the office of city clerk to succeed himself. Mr. Dorr has served in this capacity for the past two years and has given perfect satisfaction in every respect. For a number of years Mr. Dorr was an employee of the Missouri Pacific railroad and about three years ago met with the misfortune of loosing both his legs in a railroad accident. He is a republican and is a party worker and is very popular with all classes of voters. When you go to the polls do not overlook the name of Richard N. Dorr for the office of city clerk. HAVE YOU REGISTERED? IF NOT DO SO TODAY. RDAN, WICHITA'S NEW DOCTOR. College of Chicago and took a technical and special course on diseases of women under Dr. Byran Roberson, the noted and world famed woman specialist. He as been granted a permanent license by the Kansas Medical Board to practice in Kansas. He is some what of a "jiner" and is a member of Knights of Pythias, Knights of Tabor, and Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. Dr. Jordan has a nice suit of rooms at 601 N Main street, where he will be pleased to meet sick people and well people alike. He solicits a favorable consideration of your patronage and invites you to call him over phone 2046 or phone 1944. FOR CITY TREASURER. Geo. E. Hanes has been named by the republican party as their nominee for the office of city treasurer. Mr. Harris is one of the pleneers of Wichita and needs no introduction to the people among whom he has labored for almost half a century. The name of Geo. E. Hanes has by his good deeds for his fellow townsmen been so enterwoven with that of Wichita that the two are inseparable Wichita regardless of party lines will join hands in electing Geo. E. Hanes to the office of city treasurer. W. H. KELCHNER. For School Board Third Ward. Mr. W. H. Kelchner, the popular meat market man on East Douglas avenue is the republican candidate from the Third ward for the school board. Mr. Kelchner needs no introduction to the people of Wichita and especially those of the Third ward. Mr. Kelchner is a thorough business man and is a man who believes in giving every one a square deal. As a member of the school board of Wichita we believe Mr. Kelchner will advocate only for those things which will be of benefit to the people as a whole and will not pit class against class or race against race. Mr. Kelchner is the man for the place. COUNCILMAN SIXTH WARD. COUNCILMAN SIXTH WARD. The republicans of the Sixth ward present the name of J. H. Rice as their nominee for councilman. Mr. Rice is the present incumbent and seeks to succeed himself. As councilman he has well filled his post of duty and his re-nomination is in the nature of a reward for work well done. YOU CANNOT VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED. ```markdown ``` NO.52 PAGE 2 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 Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. All matters addressed to The Searchhigh 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. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another give both the ned and the old. 5th. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. "To Live and Let Live" Is Our Motto. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS For the past three or four weeks we have had much difficulty in securing a prompt delivery of The Searchlight. The post office department has promised to give their assistance in seeing that our papers are promptly delivered to subscribers and we ask our subscribers to report to us promptly any delay. We publish our paper on Friday, mail them out Friday night and every one ought to receive them Saturday. If you do not receive your paper on Saturday please notify me. REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET. Election to be held Tuesday, April 2nd, 1907. For Mayor.....Dr. Walter W. Minick For City Clerk.....R. N. Dorr For Police Judge.....S. S. Hawks For City Attorney.....Fred B. Stanley For City Treasurer.....Geo. E. Harris WARD CANDIDATES. For City Councilman— First Ward.....Geo. F. Whitlock Second Ward.....W. F. Schell Third Ward.....Otto Poenisch Fourth Ward.....W. H. Isely Fifth Ward.....O. C. Herron Sixth Ward.....J. H. Rice For Board of Education— First Ward.....C. H. Andrews Second Ward.....E. B. Messerve Third Ward.....W. H. Kelchner Fourth Ward.....H. M. Grafton .....A. D. Taylor Fifth Ward.....Edmund Stanley Sixth Ward.....Henry Miltner Headquarters. — The Republican Headquarters are located in rooms 317 Barnes Building Take the elevator and tell elevator man to let you off on the third floor and he will show you where to go. Those in charge of the Headquarters invite YOU TO CALL AT ANY TIME AND MAKE ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MAY SEE FIT TO INSURE SUCCESS OF THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. The spring campaign is on and the Republican party presents the name of Dr. Walter W. Minick as their nominee for the office of Mayor of Wichita. Aside from the name of Doctor Minick for the Mayoralty they have named other eminent and thoroughly qualified gentlemen for the other respective offices within the gift of the people at this time. It is not unusual or out of place for us to advocate the cause of the Republican party and its nominees. It is for the reason that after a careful investigation of all the parties and their candidates and platforms we believe that the platform and candidates of the Republican party will be of more advantage and redound to better benefits to our people—the colored people—than the candidacy or platform of either of the other parties which are now before the people for consideration. When we speak of the benefits of our people we do not narrow this term down to a few individuals, but to the race as a whole. We invite the colored man and colored women who will cast their vote this spring to a close scrutiny of the past and present record of the Democratic party and then we ask them to point us to any one act or deed which that party has done which will on any grounds merit the vote of the colored people at this time. We admit that there are some good men who are identified with the Democratic party, just as there are some bad men identified with the Republican party. But taking each party as a whole, the Democratic party in this country has built up a reputation as being just opposite to every movement which has for its aim the benefit of the colored people. While the Republican party may not have done all which we may have thought they should have done, yet, what the party has done for the colored people has been infinitely more than that which has ever been done by any other party in the history of our country. There is another and second party in the field this year other than the Democratic party which is asking for the colored vote this spring. It may be well for the colored people to look into this so-called Independent movement before they too hastily decide to ally themselves with them or cast their vote for their nominees. They profess to clamor for reforms. So far as reforms are concerned, no people are more in favor of all needed reforms than are the colored people, but, when a series of reforms are proposed and the colored people and its women are made the target of supposed reforms—what benefit can the colored people hope to gain in supporting such an organization. At the recent meeting held by this Independent movement at Garfield hall, we noted that out of that large assembly on the stage not a colored man was there as a representative of the race and not a word was said that would in any way give hope to the colored people that they were to be given any consideration should this Independent movement be successful at the polls. We say to the colored people in the most sincere candor that they will find that it will be of an advantage to them to well consider and know that they are right before they part with a party—such as the Republican party—which has done so much for them and which is now doing so much for them and take up a party which has never been tried and give it their support—such as is this Independent. Should the Independent ticket be successful they will not in any wise be obligated to the colored people in the very least for the very reason that they are "INDEPENDENT." The colored people must not let a sweet sounding talk or glaring pictures drawn for the purpose to confuse, get them to vote an untied ticket. We know what the Republican party is and we should go to the polls on election day day and endorse them in the good old way. --- Talk about the Negro papers all you want—they have some good qualities and not all faults. They are capable of doing more business on "hot air" patronage than any other enterprise in America. Do You Want Long Hair? 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 With malice toward none, with good will for all, with a firmness for the right, with an ever contempt for the wrong, for equality under the law, for all men up, for no man down—the Searchlight sails merrily on bidding all to share its friendship and soliciting the patronage of its day. BIG INITIATION. Toborian Temple No. 11, Knights of Tabor has set Thursday night, March 28th as the night of initiation at which time a class of 12 candidates will be initiated. All the Knights look forward to this as a grand occasion and every one expects to have a good old time. THE WIGHITA SEARCHLIGHT LOCALS Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. HAVE YOU REGISTERED? IF NOT DO SO TODAY. Vote for W. F. Schell for councilman Second ward. THIRD ANNIVERSARY. The third anniversary of the opening of the Olden Drug Store will be celebrated at Garfield Hall, Tuesday night, March 19th, in grand style. A short program will be rendered after which a barbecue pig will be given away. The young people will have charge of the floor. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to attend. Admission, adults 25 cents, children 10 cents. Thos. P. Powell was called to Cofeyville Tuesday on account of the death of his father. Palestine Commandery is making preparations to observe Easter day with appropriate ceremonies at the A M. E. church. See them. Mrs. Mattle Harness, who was called to the bedside of her sick father will leave soon for a short stay in Anthony after which she will return to her home in Muskogee, I. T. Her father is improving nicely and she desires to thank the many friends who stood by him during his illness. YOUR JOB WORK. In these days we hear so much about "race pride." Lest you forget let us ask you for that job of printing. We do it just as cheap as the cheapest—just as good as the best—what more? We are at 601 N. Main street. Phone 2046. NOTICE KNIGHTS The members of Taborian Temple No. 11 are requested to meet next Thursday, March 21st, at 7:30 prompt to pass on applications only. Let every Knight be present promptly. COLORED MEN BUY BUILDING. We are informed that Al Covington has purchased the three story brick building at 517 N. Main street and will remodel and refit it for a hall and public meeting place. This is a very complimentary purchase and we will say more about it at a future time. Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3 will have a call session Wednesday evening; March 20th for the purpose of meeting Mrs. Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress of Topeka, who will be in the city at that time. After the meeting the daughters will tender her a reception at the home of Mrs. Massey Detective W A Bettis left Tuesday for Carthage, Mo., where he will appear as a state witness in a criminal case there. The defendant was arrested in this city by Mr. Bettis and turned over to the authorities of Missouri. Mrs. Mary-Rutledge is quite ill at her home, 140 N Mosly. CAUGHT AT LAST. Some certain of the colored population borrowing their neighbor's SEARCHLIGHT to read the news instead of subscribing and paying for the SEARCHLIGHT themselves. How long will ye thus continue to sponge off of other folks? Miss Connie Bettle is recovering from quite an attack of cold. W. L. Herman, W. M. Martin, who have been in Topeka during the legislative session have returned to Wichita since the session has adjourned. Thos Glover, who has been in Topeka for the past few weeks is expected home by Sunday and no doubt will be in attendance at the Song Service Sunday, of which he is president. All his many friends will be glad to see him again. Vote for Dr. W. W. Minick for Mayor of Wichita. W. M. Dunson, Painter and Paper Hanger, All Work Guaranteed 302 W. Murdock Ave., Wichita F IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? GET DIVORCES. Judge Thos. C. Wilson granted divorces last Wednesday to Mrs. Lillian Moore from Frank Moore and to Mrs. Etta Simpson from Edward Simpson. The B. T. W. Club met with Mrs. Massey and enjoyed a splendid meeting. After being served with a splendid luncheon they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Deathridge at the residence of Mrs. T. Glover, 704 N Market street, March 21, 1907. J. W. Owens Shoe Repairing WORK DONE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. TOO LATE FOR LAST WEEK ISSUE The W T Vernon club met on March 7th with Mrs. Mary E Roach, 1803 Mead. Quite a lot of business was transacted in regards to the First Anniversary which will be celebrated on March 21st, 1907. A fitting programme has been arranged for the occasion consisting of solos, both instrumental and vocal, recitations and select readings. Mrs. Richard Love was appointed organist for the club and under her direction the weekly meetings will be enlivened with music and songs. Let every member come out and take an interest in the club work especially in our anniversary. Come to the previous meetings and lend assistance to make our first anniversary a grand success. Quite a surprise was awaiting the number who met with Mrs. Roach this week in the way of dainty refreshments which were served at the close of the meeting and were greatly enjoyed by every one present. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Amanda Faurer, 16th and Woodland avenue, March 14th at 3:30. The A. M E. choir and Sunday School are arranging for a special program on Easter Sunday. WANTED—Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel and collect for firm of $250,000.00 capital. Salary $1,072.00 per year and expenses. Salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. References required. Address with stamp. J. A. Alexander, Wichita, Kans. Johnson's Restaurant 339 North Main Street Meals 15c. Hot or Cold Lunch —At All Hours— SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25c. FOR COUNCILMAN SECOND WARD W. F. Schell is the republican candidate for Councilman from the Second ward for election to succeed himself. Mr. Schell was drafted into being a candidate by the people of the second ward, who recognized in him an untiring and painstaking and carepublic official. On all public questions with which he has come in contact as a member of the city council he has never been an extremist and has always stood firm for the interests of the people. Being one of the largest tax payers in Sedgwick county Mr. Schell has an interest in common with the other tax payers and has never let an opportunity pass by which he might save the tax payers money. As a friend to the colored man Mr. Schell has proven sincere, true as steel and loyal. As councilman from a ward which has a large colored population Mr. Schell has always taken the fore ranks in advocating fair play and an honest deal for the colored man and the colored people appreciate this. Mr. Schell favors clean politics and clean public officials and since being forced into this campaign he stands on his past record and asks for your vote. A vote for W F Schell is a vote right. Vote for Geo. E. Harris for City Treasurer. Vote for E. B. Messerve for school board Second ward. PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT- OTTO WEISS, Agent ```markdown ``` I have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fancy and Staple Groceries, Teas, Coffee, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line. Court House Grocery 601 N. Main St. DEN'S Prescriptions Drugs of all kind patronage solicited. mer. Our store is Here 615 Nor USE IMBODE IMPE OLDEN'S DRUGS Prescriptions Filled with Car- drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobac- patronage solicited. + Once a customer, al- mer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored 615 North Main st. USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. FLOUR BREAKF and you will AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating --- VALUABLE FORMULA WELL-KNOWN AUTHORITY CLAIMS IT IS MOST EFFECTIVE. Says It Will Break Up a Cold In 24 Hours and Cure Any Cough That Is Curable—Inexpensive. A noted authority on diseases of the throat and lungs, who established a camp for consumptives in the Pine Woods of Maine, and whose remarkable cures there have attracted great attention from the medical world, says that his entire treatment consisted of fresh air, nourishing food and the Pure Virgin Oil of the White Pine Trees mixed with Whisky and Glycerine, in the following proportions: Used in teaspoonful doses every four hours. It is claimed that the above mixture will heal and strengthen the lungs, break up a cold in twenty-four hours, and cure any tough that is curable. The ingredients can be secured from any good prescription druggist at small cost and can be easily mixed in your own home. Inquiry at the prescription department of a leading local pharmacy elicited the information that Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure) is put up only in half-ounce vials for dispensing. Each vial is securely sealed in a round wooden case with engraved wrapper with the name—Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure); guaranteed under the Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906. Prepared only by Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, O.—plainly printed thereon. Only the cheaper Oils are sold in bulk, but these produce nausea, and never effect the desired results. Never Overlooked a Chance. When Bishop Talbot, now of the central Pennsylvania diocese, was "the cowboy bishop" of Idaho and Wyoming he never overlooked an opportunity of securing contributions for the missionary work in which he took each delight. On one occasion, while attending a meeting of church dignitaries in St. Paul, he was chatting with some other clergymen on the steps of his hotel when several hoboes came along. One of them approached and asked for aid. Bishop Talbot took him aside and after a short but earnest conversation the other tramps saw something pass from hand to hand. "What did he give you?" asked the other hoboes when they all started away. "Didn't give me nothing," was the disgusted reply. "I gave him a dollar for his blamed new cathedral in Laramie." C. J. Broughton, Esq, Canadian Government Agent, Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: Being so well pleased with Canada we wish my father and brother to come here. Will you please send them reading matter on Canada. We have been here nearly a year and are delighted with this country. We have lived in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan and we find Canada away ahead of any of them. We have had bright sunshine all winter so far, only two nice, easy snow storms. If it was not all right you know I would not want my father and brother to come here, but we think it is grand. "There is one feeling I sure would like to have before I die," said the thoughtful young man as he looked up from the magazine story he was reading. "And what is that?" asked his companion, who sat looking out of the club window. "I should like to feel a 'berserk rage,' whatever that is, that all these novel heroes have when things go wrong with the heroine. But perhaps," he sighed drearily, "I shouldn't know it if I had it. I might think it was hives, or indigestion, or epilepsy coming over me. It's an awful thing not to have an education."—Judge. "My wife was taken badly with eczema for three years, and she employed a doctor with no effect at all until she employed Cuticura Soap and Ointment. One of her hands and her left eye were badly affected, and when she would stop using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the eczema came back, but very slightly; but it did her a sight of good. Then we compiled with the instructions in using the entire set of Cuticura Remedies and my wife is entirely recovered. She thanks Cuticura very much and will recommend it highly in our locality and in every nook and corner of our parish. God bless you for the sake of suffering humanity. I. M. Robert, Hydropolis, La., Jan. 5 and Sept. 1, 1906." He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other.—Bacon THE SEARCHLIGHT A Paris doctor "has invented a serum that will stop gambling." Bridge whist cures guaranteed. If the women keep it up some of the men will begin to suspect after a while that they want to vote. Along with the revival of old-fashioned nightcaps it might be well to renew the early-to-bed habit. Will the new six-wheeled automobile run over 50 per cent. more people than the four-wheeled kind? There seems to be a widespread tendency to allow somebody else to make the dirt fly at Panama. Some of the people who think the naval display at Jamestown will be too warlike are uttering belligerent protests. Of course we want to communicate with Mars if possible. The Martians are great canal builders and we need their advice. Kaiser Wilhelm is going to visit Alfonso, perhaps for the purpose of telling that young man how to make a hit in politics. The rich are getting theirs at last. J. Pierpont Morgan's dogs did not capture all the prizes at the New York dog show. Cut pins out of your diet, urges the Newark Star. An authority says 10,000 microbes can dwell in comfort on the head of one. The Missouri newspaper man who has decided to quit newspaper work and enter the ministry will have smaller congregations after this. Ice cream is said to cause lockjaw, which makes it advisable for young men to cut out this paragraph and keep it in their pocketbook. There is a strong suspicion that Count Bonil's threat of suicide is merely for publication, and not necessarily a guarantee of good faith. Northern people should not stop buying coal just because a Texas man predicts that the world is to be consumed with fire in a few days. Chief Chemist Wiley announces that oysters are worthless if frozen. Dr. Wiley is to be thanked for not saying that oysters are not fit to eat anyhow. Dr. Mary Walker is only slightly wrong in saying that the scent of onions will keep disease germs out of a room. When the germs come in they lie down and die. A Maine company is now manufacturing turpentine from spruce pulp waste, which was formerly consigned to the dump, but North Carolina hasn't begun worrying as yet. A majority of the men and women of the United States will soon live in tenement houses, says a writer in the North American Review. Flats, we suppose, are getting too expensive. The privilege of blasting ice out of the Alpine glaciers, which the Swiss Cantons have accorded to the ice dealers over there, is enough to make the ice trust over there weep with envy. Andrew Carnegie says that it was his ambition in boyhood to become a reporter. It turned out all right anyway; as he made some money at the profession he finally selected—Atlanta Georgian. Leopold, king of the Belgians, is the richest monarch in Europe, after the czar. Although his income from the state is but $1,700,000 a year, his business interests are so large and his income from the Kongo Free State so great that it is estimated he gathers in quite $5,000,000 annually. Mayor Frank Mott, of Oakland, Cal., has achieved notoriety for having refused a position with a large corporation, at a salary of $15,000 a year, in order to remain the mayor of Oakland, which pays only $3,000 a year. He also disposed of his own business so as to have more time to give to city affairs. Joseph Lee, of Boston, gives $10,000 a year in charity among Boston children. Since his graduation from the Harvard law school as a young man, his hobby has been that of spending his money and doing good in the many ways in which only a devotee to the cause of public philanthropy can. Evidently Mohammed All Mirza has stuff in him. His energetic performance of snatching the big gold and jeweled crown from his head as soon as it was placed thereon and chucking it behind his peacock throne shows an energetic determination on his part to be comfortable and to reform royal headgear. Chief Appah of the Utes holds Commissioner Leupp responsible for everything. Being told that congress makes the laws, "If you let them make such a law you are no account in your job," exclaimed the old chief. Another trusted employee who stole says: "I haven't a cent left; all the money went to Wall street." As a fence, Wall street is all the candy. Count Boni de Castellane has appealed his divorce case. The farther away he gets from the Gould mone, less he likes it. Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure) .1½ oz. Glycerine .2 " Never Overlooked a Chance. A MID-WINTER VERDICT. "Bright Sunshine All Winter," Is What a Western Canada Lady Says. Maidstone, Sask., Canada. Feb. 4. 1907. Yours truly (Signed) MRS. ED. TROUPE. His Coveted Sensation. CASE OF ECZEMA IN SOUTH. Suffered Three Years—Hands and Eye Most Affected—Now Well and Is Grateful to Cuticura. COAL LANDS OPEN FOR ENTRY. About 28,000,000 Acres Released by Order of the President—Other Tracts to be Opened. Washington, March 14.—in a letter to Secretary Garfield Tuesday President Roosevelt has directed a modification of the orders issued under his direction last year, withdrawing certain lands from coal entry. Conformably to the president's directions about 28,000,000 acres of coal lands will be immediately opened to entry with other lands to be opened as rapidly as the geological survey can make these proper examinations. The president's letter to the secretary dated Tuesday is as follows: "In view of the reports made by the geological survey on the character and quality of lands covered by the orders dated July 26, October 10, and October 15, 1906, withdrawing certain lands from coal entry and issued under my direction, you are directed to modify these orders in the following particulars: "All lands now reported by the geological survey to contain no workable coal shall be immediately released." "All lands which contain workable beds of coal and concerning which the geological survey has sufficient information available to enable you to properly classify such lands and promulgate rules and regulations for making entry. "Hereafter other lands shall be similarly opened to entry as rapidly as the geological survey can make proper examination thereof and report to you. "I am advised that under this order about 28,000,000 acres of coal land will immediately be opened to entry. MISSOURI LEGISLATURE. Jury May Decide As to Death Penalty —Attorney General Instructed to Investigate Alleged Trust. Jefferson City, March 14.—The senate for the first time this session, met at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. It began at once to pass house bills. Senate bills that were not passed Tuesday will have small chance of becoming laws and both houses have reached a stage in their work where the third reading of bills from the other house is the most important work they can do. The house by a vote of 99 to 23 Tuesday passed the bill allowing juries to stipulate in capital cases whether the death penalty or imprisonment in the penitentiary shall be inflicted. The house Tuesday afternoon passed the anti-loby bill as amended in the senate. The senate Tuesday passed the house bill providing that all saloons shall close daily throughout the state between 1 and 5 a. m. The senate passed house bills prohibiting insurance companies from granting rebates and prohibiting estimates in insurance contracts. A Slayer Married in Court Room. Shreveport, La., March 14.—Av midnight Tuesday night in the court room where he had five minutes be fore been declared not guilty of murder, Lee Brock was married to Mrs. Hattie Kelley, the woman in defense of whose reputation he did the killing which caused the trial. The jurymen who had acquitted him were the witnesses and the trial judge performed the ceremony. Brock shot I. A. Buckham last summer, alleging that he cursed Mrs. Kelley. Kirkman's Appeal Denied. Leavenworth, Kan., March 14.—Judge Pollock of the United States district court Wednesday denied the application for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of ex Captain George W. Kirkman. Kirkman contended that his two sentences were concurrent while the war department held they were cumulative. Kirkman still has seven months, to serve in the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth. Crazed by Fear New York, March 14.—Crazed by fear that he would be robbed of the savings of years, Nicolai Ssadsinski, formerly an employee in the Chicago stock yards, Wednesday leaped through a closed window on the second floor of a Clarkson street hotel and sustained serious injuries. He was on his way back to Bohemia where he planned to spend the remainder of his life. New York Murderer Caught. New York, March 13. After a search lasting nearly a year and a half, Charles Henry Rogers, accused of the murder of Frederick R. and Willis G. Olney, wealthy farmers of Middleton, N. Y., and of Alice Ingerick, the 19-year-old daughter of their housekeeper, and also with an attempt to kill the latter's mother, Mrs. Martin Ingerick, has been arrested in Panama. Freight Train Through a Pittsburg, Pa., March 14.—Three men drowned, a railroad bridge washed away and an engine and five freight cars in the water are the first results of the rapid rise during Tuesday night of Deer Creek, near Harmarsville, Pa., on the West Pennsylvania railroad. Ohio Banker Suicides Canton, O., March 14.-Horace G. McDowell, president of the Farmers Bank of Canton, shot and killed himself at his country home five miles north of this city Wednesday morning. He was known throughout Ohio as a breeder of high class sheep. DOES YOUR BACK ACHIE? Cure the Kidneys and the Pain Will Never Return. Only one sure way to cure an aching back. Cure the cause, the kidneys. Thousands tell of cures made by Doan's Kidney Pills. John C. Coleman, a prominent merchant of Swainboro, Ga, says: "For several years my kidneys were affected, and my back ached day and night. I was Thousands tell of cures made by Doan's Kidney Pills. John C. 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A well-known specialist is authority that Kidney and Bladder Troubles of all kinds are in nearly every instance readily relieved by taking a few doses of the following simple home-made mixture: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. The dose is a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. These ingredients can be obtained at any good pharmacy, and are mixed by shaking well in a bottle. Victims of Kidney, Bladder and Urinary diseases of any kind should not hesitate to make this prescription up and try it. It comes highly recommended and doesn't cost much to prepare. HARKER ACTED IN HASTE. Man Who Came to "Start Something" Was All Right. Harker was in a fierce humor the other morning when the front door opened and in walked a stranger unannounced. "I came," began the stranger, taking off his coat and rolling up his sleeves. "What!" thundered Harker. "You didn't come in here to start anything, did you? "I did," replied the stranger, coolly, "I—" But he got no further. With a savage whoop Harker grabbed the intruder around the waist and deposited him on the sidewalk. Two hours later his wife returned. "William," said she, "was there anyone here during my absence? "Yes," snorted Harker, "there was some lunatic here who said he came to start momething, but I just bundled him out on the sidewalk before he had time to make a move." "William, you are the biggest goose in town!" "In what way?" "Why, the man came to start the clock that hasn't been running for a week. He is a clockshirt." Destitution in St. Helena. A. G. Wise, secretary of the St. Helena committee in London, states that since the withdrawal of the troops, which has reduced the island to a state of bankruptcy, the only occupation of the inhabitants of St. Helena is catching rats. The government pays two cents each for them. THE WHOLE FAMILY. Mother Finds a Food for Grown-Ups and Children as Well. Food that can be eaten with relish and benefit by the children as well as the older members of the family, makes a pleasant household commodity. Such a food is Grape-Nuts. It not only agrees with and builds up children, but older persons who, from bad habits of eating, have become dyspeptic. A Phila. lady, after being benefited herself persuaded her husband to try Grape-Nuts for stomach trouble. She writes: "About eight years ago I had a severe attack of congestion of stomach and bowels. From that time on, I had to be careful about eating, as nearly every kind of food then known to me, seemed to cause pain. "Four years ago I commenced to use Grape-Nuts. I grew stronger and better, and from that time I seldom have been without it; have gained in health and strength and am now heavier than 1 ever was. "My husband was also in a bad condition—his stomach became so weak that he could eat hardly anything with comfort. I got him to try Grape-nuts, and he soon found his stomach trouble had disappeared. "My girl and boy, 3 and 9 years old, do not want anything else for breakfast but Grape-Nuts, and more healthy children cannot be found." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little booklet, "The Read to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a reason." PRAISE FOR CANAL WORK Commercial Men Wno Have Just Returned From Isthmus Pleased With Progress Made. CAN BE COMPLETED BY JANUARY, 1915 Found Greatest Hindrance to Rapid Progress a Lack of Dumping Facilities.—Better Homes for Laborers in Panama than Anywhere Else in the World. Charleston, S. C., March 14.—Conditions in general in the Panama canal zone are declared to be extremely favorable for completion of the canal with the eight years ending January 1, 1915, as estimated by the engineers in charge of the work, in the opinion of the committees from commercial clubs in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis who arrived here Tuesday after a visit to the isthmus. This opinion is embodied in a series of reports, all of which were approved by all members of the party. From them a general report will be prepared by the chairman of the several groups under whose direction they were made and the general report will be submitted to the clubs represented by the committees. The committees found, according to their reports, that the greatest hindrance to rapid progress on the canal at present is a lack of adequate dumping facilities. This is said to be due to a shortage of cars for the transportation of refuse from the steam shovel plant which, as a result, is worked at only about half its capacity. The committee believes, however, that this condition is being remedied as rapidly as possible and that when the supply of cars is sufficiently increased the increase in progress will be most marked. "The committee saw in Panama more suitable and well-built and comfortable homes for laborers than is provided anywhere else in the world for a similar purpose." The force of laborers is declared to be adequate and efficient and the committee expresses a belief that no difficulty will be experienced in recruiting the force from time to time as conditions may demand. In this connection the opinion is expressed that the laborers will be drawn from the white and the black races "because Chinese labor is not wanted." "We believe that the men in charge have solved the labor problem and we have only words of praise for what they have accomplished. They have created an esprit de corps which has permeated the whole body of men under them, and will lead to a zealous prosecution of the work. It is of the utmost importance that the spirit thus inoculated should be fostered and encouraged by all in whose hands the execution of this stupendous task will fall." Five Executions a Day St. Petersburg, March 14.—Statistics published Wednesday regarding the drumhead court martial show that up to March 5 when their activity was suspended by Premier Stolypin on account of the opening of parliament, 764 persons were executed, an average of almost five daily. The majority of the executions occurred in Poland and the Baltic provinces. Big Kentucky Land Suit. Prestonsburg, Ky., March 14. After hearing arguments in the Virginia land grant cases involving the title to 100,000 acres of mountain land valued at $3,000,000, Judge Harris late Tuesday denied the petition of the Eastern Kentucky Land corporation. The corporation is composed of New York men. The corporation will probably appeal. Two Thousand Made Homeless Milan, Italy, March 14.—In the town of Borsano, near this city, 2,000 persons were Wednesday made homeless by a fire which destroyed the greater part of the village. The people were indifferent to the spread of the flames because their property was insured and the authorities were obliged to force the peasants to work to check the conflagration. Archie Roosevelt Will Soon be Out. Washington, March 14.—It was stated at the White house Wednesday morning that Archie Roosevelt had a good night and that he is making steady progress toward recovery. 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Ely Brothera, 56 Warren Street, New York. ONE MAN CAPTURED ALLEGED BANK ROBBER FOUND IN HIDING. TOOK REFUGE IN A HAY STACK Hand Car Was Found Near Caldwell — Blood Hounds Trace — At Least Five Hunnewell Safeblowers at Large. Wellington, Kan., March 13. — At 3 o'clock this morning there were no new developments in the Hunnewell bank robbery further than the capture of one man who gives his name as Charles Arthur, and who is believed to be one of the members of the gang which blew open the safe of the Union State Bank of Hunnewell, Monday night. He was discovered about 7:12 miles northwest of Caldwell, where he had attempted to hide in a straw stack. His suspicious action attracted the attention of several parties who were passing by. They approached the straw stack and found Arthur suffering severely. One of his hands was badly mutilated and his face and other portions of his body burned and scorched. He offered no resistance, whatever. He was immediately taken to Caldwell, medical attention given him, and later taken to Wellington by Officers Robert Bruce and J. M. Lingenfeiter, where he is now in the county jail. Lived at St. Louis. The prisoner gave his name as Charles Arthur and his age at 27. He said his home was in St. Louis, Mo., and that for several weeks past he had been stopping at Wichita. He denies all connection with the Hunnewell bank robbery, and said his injuries resulted while "beating" his way south on a train from Wichita, and that he fell from a car while the train was at full speed. Little credence is placed in his story. Citizens Aroused. Sumner county is aroused and every township and section is armed and is watching for other members of the gang of robbers. The capture of Arthur was made about 7 o'clock last evening. Detective F. W. Stevens, of Wichita, reached here early yesterday morning with several bloodhounds. The dogs were placed on the trail and were responsible for the capture of Arthur. It is thought the other members are still within close distance and that their capture is only a question of a short time, since every community is on guard. Found Handcar The hand-car used in making the escape from Hunnellwell after blowing the safe was found in a weed patch at the outskirts of Caldwell yesterday morning. The robbers went north from Hunnellwell four miles to South Haven, ahd from that town went west twelve miles to Caldwell, where the hand-car was abandoned and hid. With the hand-car was found several pieces of clothing saturated with blood. It is believed that the last charge fired by the robbers in an effort to open the bank vault injured one of them, and that this party was the man found in the straw stack near Caldwell. It is thought six men took part in the attempt at robbery. Several Wichita detectives went to Caldwell early today and are now on the trail of the robbers. They are being traced toward Wichita. Explosion Kills Hundred Sailors. Toulon, March 13. — The powder magazine on board the French battleship Iena blew up at 1:35 this afternoon and as a result Captain Adigard, commander of the battleship; Captain Vertier, chief of staff of the Mediterranean squadron, and from 70 to 80 blue jackets are dead, while Rear Admiral Manceron and hundreds of other men are suffering from injuries. Naval circles are aghast and the public is stunned by the appalling catastrophe, coming so soon after the loss of the French submarine boat Lutin, in which sixteen men met death. The entire after part of the lena was blown to pieces. The bodies of the victims were hrled through the air by the succession of explosions, and panic-stricken workmen at the arsenal fled for their lives from the vicinity of the dry dock. The primary cause of the accident was the explosion of a torpedo. 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Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salve Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 303 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women A Specialty 601 North Main St. New Phone 1944 It affords us pleasure at this time to present the name of Mr. E. B. Messe to our many readers as the republican candidate for member of the school board from the second ward. Mr. Messerve is one of Wichita's business men and is safe, sound and will be a credit to the board to which he aspires to be elected. Mr. Messerve has been proprietor of the Bon Ton Bakery, 142 N. Main, and has each summer for many years had a large patronage among the colored people for his ice cream and confectioneries. And thus he has a wide acquaintance among them, all of whom speak in the highest terms of him. The colored people can trust Mr. Messerve and rely on him to treat them fairly and squarely. FOR REPUBLICAN SUCCESS Ever since the Searchlight began its career in Wichita, it has unflinchingly stood and advocated for the cause of the Republican party. We have no apologies to make, and in the future it is our intention to do the same. Our reasons have oftimes been told and are, or ought to be, so well known by our readers that they need no further explanation here. In the present city contest, as in all past contests, we shall be found unhesitatingly and unqualifiedly working for the success and best interests of the party of our choice—the Republican party. We believe that there is room in the Republican party for all and we shall do all that within us lie to promote this cause. The Republican party is to the colored man what water is to man—and the colored man is to Republican success what food is to the human body—both are essentials to the welfare and prosperity of the other—and there is nothing which the Republican party can do or permit to be done against the best interests of its colored allies, which will not rebound against the interests of the Republican party, and thus it greatly behooves both to live in peace, harmony, and on amiable terms one with the other and both work with unfinching faith for the welfare and success of the other. In our community Republican success depends on the colored supporters and whenever the party by word, act or deed, drives from "this colored voter support—defeat is bound to be its portion. Let the Republicans prove their friendship and the colored voters are as loyal as in days of yore. We still have an abiding faith in the Republican party and believe they will "stand pat" for "a square deal" for the colored men. PARSONS, KANSAS. Mrs. Cavanaugh, a member of Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, is lying very ill at her home on East Clarke. Mrs. Nora Warren also a member of that order is little better. Genevieve Welch, news reporter for the Searchlight at Parsons, Kansas, has been ill for about three weeks and is still wondering how cute she looked at the masquerade social. When visiting in Parsons don't forget to call at Welch's Cafe for your meals. Te new Tabernacle all will soon be under a course of construction and will be modern in every particular. The body of Mr. Geo. Brown, who died this week was sent to Denison for burial. Mr. Brown will be greatly missed by his many friends. Geo. Hamleft died suddenly of heart disease. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son who have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their bereavement. D. W. Fuller and Mr. Louis Vandever were guests of Miss Genelive Welch this week. Both from Independence. Miss Aleline Floyd is again attending school after a brief illness. KINGMAN. KANSAS. Miss Lula and Miss Bessie Wels of Anthony spent a few days in Kingman this week with Miss Jennie Floyd. John Floyd will spend Sunday in Wichita. Mrs R L Davis set a fine six o'clock dinner Sunday evening in honor of Miss Lena and Bessie Wells. Mrs Joe Banks and Miss Mable and sno son Pearl of Pretty Prairie spent Sunday in Kingman. Mr. Chas, and George Floyd arrived home last week from Pratt after witnessing the wedding of Miss Fleming and Mr. Peoples The boys report a fine time at the wedding although the weather was very bad. Geo. Floyd spent a few days in Hutchinson last week on business. Mr. John Floyd will resign his job at the barber shop and Mr. Sam Brazil of Wichita will be here in a few days to take the place. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAN., NEWS. Wheat is looking fine in this part of the country. Fred and Pearl Banks attended the literary at Riverton last Tuesday night. Some of Hutchinson's young people visted in Pretty Prairie a few days last week. Joe Banks and son Fred sold some fat ogs to F. E. Constant a few days ago. School closes at Prairie Hall March 22th of days last week. People in this vicinity are beginning their spring work plowing for oats and planting their potatoes. There was a coyote case in Reno Co. last week and in the hunt Pearl Banks had the misfortune to loose his valuable hound, and it was a great loss for him. H. E. Long of Reno, shipped a car load of fat cattle to Kansas City last Tuesday. NEWTON, Geo. Hall is report There was a social night at C. M. E. chu was reported. The N. U. S. club ternoon with Mrs. F course luncheon was the members reporter Mrs. R. L. Malone ill. Mrs. M. Martin of is in the city visiting Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs. M. Roach who the past few weeks Florence Nellie Banks were shopping in Kingman one day last week. Eva James visted the Misses Banks Saturday and returning home the same evening. Mr. and Mrs Joe Banks and daughter Mabel visted Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Banks in Kingman Co., a coupe ARKANSAS CITY NEWS Sunday was a high day at the St. James A. M. E. church. Rev. Brooks was in his usual good spirit and delivered three excellent discourses to large congregations. The choir rendered excellent service. Total collection for entire day was $26.45. Last Thursday night the members and friends of the Baptist church gave Rev. Coplin and wife an agreeable surprise at his home, and left many good things. Mrs. A. Jones is visiting her sister Mrs. P. F. Alston. Better to be born lucky than rich. One of our young ladies while walking up one of our thoroughfares found a handsome sum of money. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Rev. J. H. Ralney administered baptism to ten converts, namely, Mable Wheeler, Irene Sellers, Ada Armstrong, Lucy Hudson, Lizzie Gower, Ethiol Stephen, Lottie Lewis, Ace Sellers, Richard Buchanan and Charley Smith. Thirteen souls confessed a hope in Christ by Rev. Ralney's preaching. Rev. Ralney preached two noble sermons Sunday morning and evening, subjects Baptism, and Onward. The meeting closed and we feel that the Lord has blessed us wonderfully. Mrs. Namnie Fox has arrived safely in Goldfield, Nevada. Rev. J. H. Rainey expects to leave for Arkansas City to attend the meeting of the quarterly board. The B. Y. P. U. held a fine session Sunday evening. Subject, Christian liberty. The subject was well discussed under the leadership of the president, Mrs. Alfred Johnson. Moses Johnson and family will soon move to Garden City. Mrs. Laura Smith is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Harding haev moved to the west section of the city. We are gad to know that Mr. Clifford Williams is able to be out. Rev. J. H. and Mrs. Ralmey were pleasantly surprised by a few members and friends of his congregation Monday evening. Mrs. Isaac Grower invented the scheme and had them meet at her residence on Stone street. The crowd then lead by Deacon J. W. Rucker with a large washtub filled with a shower of pounds, marced quietly to the parsonage. On nearing the door they began to sing one of Rev. Ralmey's favorite hymns, My Good Lord Has Been Here and Bessed My Soul and Gone. Rev. Ralmey with one shoe in his hand sank in a chair and thought welcome children. Mrs. Ralmey ran in one corner of the parlor and hid her face. After everyone was reconciled Rev. Ralmey offered a fervent prayer and made a short address of welcome. Mrs. Isaac Gower and Mrs. Henry Sellers Jr., served the guests with light refreshments, and a few choice selections were sang by the guests, with Miss Ethel Stephen presiding at the piano. All present enjoyed a delightful time. Those present were: Mesdames Ruth Martin, Emma Green, Narcissa Murraut, Ellen Wheeler, Alice Joslin, Jennie Armstrong, Mary Stephen, Lizzie Johnson, Susie Johnson, Edna Smith, Anna Bymun, Gertrude Wels, Priscilla Williams, Malinda Sellers, Misses Myrtle Johnson, Anges Lewis, Lottie Lewis, Lucinda Murraut, Stella Joslin, Georgia Perry, Adda Armstrong, Ethiol Stephensen, Irene Sellers, Lizzie Gower, Alene Gower, Mary Gower, Nettie Johnson, Mabel Wheeler, Rev. Joseph Carter, Messrs. Charles Smith, Ace Sellers, Robert Calmore, Wm. Sellers, Wilson Murrant, Rufus Steele, Dave Burton, Robert Smith, Edd Wells, Henry Sellers, John Brisco, Alfred Joslin, Isaac Gower, Alex Edwards. Vote for Fred B. Stanley for City Attorney. Geo. Hall is reported quite ill. There was a social given Tuesday night at C. M. E. church. A nice time was reported. The N. U. S. club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. F. Jordan. A two course luncheon was served and all the members reported a lovely time. Mrs. R. L. Malone is reported quite ill. Mrs. M. Martin of Lawrence, Kans., is in the city visiting with her sister. Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs. M. Roach who has been sick for the past few weeks is able to be out again. Mrs. Wm. Ramsey is reported quite ill. Mrs. Mayfield and family who have been in Zion City, Ill., arrived in the city last week on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Grant who has been quite sick is some better at this writing. Octrie Neely of Wichita visited in the city Sunday. Owan Smithh visited in Peabody on Sunday. Miss Callie Anderson, who has been very sick for the past three weeks, is able to be out again. George Brown visited in Valley Center Sunday. Mr. Alex Ridley is reported quite ill. Robt. Brown who has been sick for sometime is able to be out again. Dolly Slaughter who has been out of the city for some, returned home last week. There was a social given Friday night at Odd Fellows hall for the benefit of Odd Fellows. All report a lovely time. The Cherokee Power company of Afton has been incorporated with a capital stock of $1,100,000. It is proposed to put in a power plant on the river near Afton that will furnish power and light for cities within a radius of twenty-five miles. Myron R. Sturtevant, national bank examiner for Oklahoma for the past six years, announced his intention to resign from the position and accept that of cashier of the Central National bank of St. Louis. His resignation will take effect immediately. It is not known who his successor will be. A convention will be held at Lawton in April for the purpose of organizing a district bankers' association. Delegate McGuire denies the newspaper reports that he has endorsed Chief Justice Burford for a federal judgeship. Christian Rasmussen has bought the Congregational church at Perry and will soon receive the machinery to install an up-to-date ceramery plant. The Selling Commercial club has been reorganized and a move is now on to incorporate the town. William Noble, postmaster at McAlester, is a candidate for the republican nomination for congress. The first session of the Grady County Teachers' association was held Saturday at Minco. The postoffice at Rassett was robbed of $200 in money, stamps and jewelry. The jury in the Mack Alford case at Eufaula reported that it was unable to agree and was discharged. Mack Alford was charged with the assassination of Cicero Davis, a wealthy cattleman of the Creek nation, near Russell, last August. The jury stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal. The Muskogee Elks will present Robinson Crusoe, Jr., March 28-29. There will be seventy-five local participants. Enid is getting "finical." Nothing but cement sidewalks can be laid, good old-time bricks even being barred. With gas to be furnished at one cent a thousand Tulsa felt like it could afford a holiday, so closed all the shops and celebrated one day last week. Sapulpa has secured the location of the Mammoth Oil Supply company, which will remove from Independence, Kas. It will give employment to 100 people and for its removal the enterprising citizens paid a bonus of $4,000. A census of the city of Sapulpa taken with a view of voting on sewer bonds has been completed, and shows that within the corporate limits there is a population of 5,000, while about 2,000 people reside in the suburbs outside the corporation lines. The city's population exceeds expectation by about 1,800. The Weatherford Oil and Gas company of Weatherford has been incorporated with $250,000 capital stock; incorporators, J. J. Williams, C. F. Boyer, G. Stettler, M. C. Barnett, Anton and Chas, A. Huber. The Altona Telephone company of Altona is a newly chartered institution with $2,600 capital stock; incorporators, Harvey Utterback of Kingfisher, Claus Rohner, John Robinson and J. M. Sanders of Omega. Oklahoma City and Muskogee business men are petitioning the Frisio railroad for a fast train between the two cities. The recent census taken by Frank Carter shows that Frederick, in Comanche county, has a population of 2,612 and it will soon make application to Governor Frantz to be declared a city of the first class. Frederick is named as the county seat of the proposed county of Tillman. --- Excellence Counts..... THEN USE..... "U - KNEAD - IT" FLOUR It excels in every respect,—color, flavor, and pounds of bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors In The Your wants need careful attention and our store is the place to get it. We handle the best of Fancy and Staple Groceries and our prices are right. Orders given prompt attention. Kernan & Co., 102 E. Douglas Pone 857 L.S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank United States Depository Director—W. 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KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. YOU CANNOT VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED. PAGE 3 Zero Weather Is promised by the weath er factory for this day and this week. We have plenty of Coal on hand, but get your orders in early Monday morning to get delivery in time for your needs. HOTT PHONE 496- J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. J33 to 347 WEST DOUGLAS "THE COAL MAN " TO THE H. P. S. GREETING. The annual visits of the Grand High Preceptress for the year 1907: Wichita, Kans., March 20-21. Salina, Kan., March 22-23. Jola, Kan., April 12. Cherryvale, Kan., April 13. Coffeyville, Kan., April 15-16. Parsons, Kan., April 17-18. Ft. Scott, Kan., April 19-20. Weir City, Kan., April 22. Pittsburg, Kan., April 23. Lawrence, Kan., April 24-25. Ottawa, Kan., April 26. Kansas City, Kan., May 15-16-17-20. Leavenworth, Kan., May 21. Atchison, Kan., May 23-24. Yours for Taborian Success, DTR. EMMA GAINES, G. H. P., 1170 Filmore St., Topeka, Kan. 6045 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. Vote for Otto C. Poenisch for councilman Third ward. YOU CANNOT VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED. 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. Phone 257 255-257 N. Mals YOU CANNOT VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED. The Greatest Miracle of St.Patrick It's given up by every one that Patrick of the bells was the most wonderful saint that ever lived for working miracles, and the one I am going to tell you about now was the greatest miracle of them all. Long ago, and a very long time ago entirely it was when Finn MacCumhull and the warriors of the Flanna ruled from their king's dun at Almhuln over the pleasant province of Leinster. Three score captains there were of the Flanna and five score champions followed every captain when he went to the wars. And the like of these men for heroes the world has never seen before or since. Seven feet tall was Minne, the smallest of them all, and the handle of his spear was just a young ash On the White Horse of Magic tree. By that you may know what the others were like. Many's the fine song has been made up about them by the ancient bards of Ireland. On a day at the court of Teamhair in the presence of the four kings and the four queens of Ireland the three caskets of honor were given without lessening to Olsin by Cormac, the high king. The first casket held the five silver illies of courtesy, which meant kindness to the conquered, hospitality to the stranger, charity for the poor and distressed, gentleness to old men and children, and white homage to women. The second casket contained the five bronze nuts of learning, which signified: Skill in fighting, sleight in wrestling, swiftness in hunting, caution in chess playing, and sweet cunning in the making of melodious songs. And the third casket held three golden apples which signified courage in danger, faith in friendship, and truth in speaking. And no other man before or since ever got those three caskets at one time without lessening. So no wonder at all it was that Niahm of the golden hair, who was the daughter of the king of the Country of the Young, fell into conceit with the great fame of Olsin and journeyed all the way to Ireland for love of him. And no sooner did Olsin set eyes on Niahm of the golden hair than he loved her with every vein of his body, and it's what he said to her: "From this day out I will have neither ease of mind nor peace of heart until your life is the same as my life; and for me there's no other woman in the world but you, O, woman of the deep shining eyes!" For answer Niahm bent down from the white horse on which she rode and kissed him on the forehead and on the eyes, and this is what she said: "There is many a king's son who has paid court to me, O Oisin of the comely brows, but it's to you I give my heart, and to no other. And it's to take you back with me to my father's country I have come, bringing the white horse of magic for our journey. And if you love me, as you say, you will come up now and sit behind me here." So he did that, and the great white horse turned his face to the western sea and the people of the Fliana saw them no more. And they went their way together on the white horse of magic over the high, tossing sea and under the dark, running waves and in the Country of the Young and were given an hundred thousand welcomes in the palace of the king itself. But one day as Oisin and his young men were coming home from the hunt on the side of the hill before them, and out of the middle of the cloud a sweet sounding harp began playing, and the heart of Oisin stood still, for he knew it to be Suanach, son of Senshenn, who was in it playing, and the song that Suanach sang was the lament for the death of Oscar. And straightway a sudden famishing for a sight of the wide, green hills of Ireland and a hungry yearning for a sound of the long forgotten voices took the strength from Oisin's limbs, and the enchantment fell from his eyes. Oisin never looked back, but went as swift as the wind over the high, tossing sea and under the dark running waves till he came to his own fair country of Ireland. Now it chanced at that hour that Patrick of the bells, son of Calphrum, with two of his clerics, was on his way to Ath Cliath to preach the new faith to the people. After Olsin told his wonderful story to the clerics Patrick took him by the hand and led him the ways to Ath Cliath, where for three days Olsin listened to Patrick of the bells preaching to the princes and to the people. On the fourth day of the preaching, when Patrick was getting ready to baptize the people it's what he said to Olsin: "Come out now with the others, son of Finn, till I baptize you and save you from the torments of hell, for if you are not baptized you can never enter heaven." "But tell me first, Patrick of the white book, where are the Flanna—my son, Oscar of the strokes. Art Garriada, the victorious, Caolite, son of Ronan, and Finn, my father—are they in your heaven?" "No," answered Patrick, "their likes would not be let into heaven, they died unbaptized. They are prisoners in deep hell, suffering the torments of fire." A spot of red anger burned on either cheek of Olsin, and it's what he answered: "Then keep your heaven for yourself, O Patrick of the crooked staff, and for the likes of these ill singing clerics; as for myself, I want none of it. I will go to this hell you speak about to be with Finn, my father, and my son, Oscar, and the friends of my youth." And Oisin could not understand at all the tears in Patrick's eyes nor the trouble in his voice as the salent answered him: "The mercy of God is more wonderful than all his works. Oisin, this night you will be christened with Finn, your father, and with your loved comrades of the Fianna; your high loyalty to them has conquered heaven. Come with me now to the ford." At that he led the old pagan's faltering steps into the shallow stream and baptized him there. When that* was done he bade Oison return to the water's edge and wait for him there. But Patrick remained in the water praying. Three times he raised his arms toward heaven, then bowed his head again and waited. When he did that a heavy, luminous mist settled on either bank of the stream. Presently the figure of a giant warrior with shield, and sword, and spears of ancient make, stood at the river's edge outlined against the mist. And Patrick knew by the king's crown that was upon the warrior's forehead that it was no other than the great Finn, son of Cumhull himself, that was in it. And the warrior came into the stream and bent his knee before Patrick, and Patrick baptized him there. Then followed Oscar of the strokes, and Cairrioll of the white skin, and Faolan the liberal, and Conan of the sharp tongue, and Caolil of the flaming hair, and his seven sons. And as each passed he bent his knee in the flood and Patrick sprinkled the water on his forehead and spoke the words that changed him into a child of God. When the last figure melted away into the haze Patrick knew that his task was ended. But as he turned to regain the bank a resplendent figure stepped forth to meet blim. Of all the men Patrick had ever seen in the world, this one was the stateliest Patrick Baptized Him There. and comeliest. It's more than seven feet tall he was, and the hair of his proud head fell like burnished gold to his shoulders. Upon his brow was a golden fillet, and a collar of red gold encircled his neck. Patrick knew well that it was Oisin and no other that stood before him. As the saint gazed the apparition raised its right hand high above its head with the open palm toward Patrick. And it's how it stood there smiling a little minute and then disappeared through the cloud the way the others had gone. As it did that the mists lifted, and Patrick went out to where the figure of the old man was lying, and it's how he lay with his lips to the ground and he cold and dead. Now that was the greatest miracle of St. Patrick bringing back the Fianna of Ireland from the grave the way they would be baptized and saved for heaven. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Where you can get your or Cost or Husband's or your faded goods work done by i and skill THE OLD Fine Dry Cleaning Steam Cleaning Steam Dyeing & Repair- ing. O. K. DYE St. of L. and G. ond hand for sale ver retail or in job called for and de E. G. HANS 330 N. Main Street. Where you can get your Silk Waist Woolen Skirt or Cost 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 White Plumes Cleaned Properly Bleached and Curled. Fine Dry Cleaning Steam Cleaning Steam Dyeing & Repairing. 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. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. Tabernacles. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everett, Kansas City, Kas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas. Miss Jennie Alexander, G. Q. M. 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kansas Number. 1 Mrs. S. Williams, 1309 N 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St. Iola, Kan. 3 Mrs. Mary Burbridge, 514 N. Wichita St., Wichita, Kan. 4 Mrs. Laura Williams, 625 4th St., Cherryvale, Kansas. 5 Mrs. Mary Burdett, 819 N. 1st. street, Atchison, Kansas. 6 Mrs. Addie Glaspie, 128 Mulberry street, Ottowa, Kansas. 7 Mrs. Lillian Shobe, 336 Santa Fe street, Salina, Kansas. 8 Mrs. Nancy Fax, 505 N. Santa Fe St., Foffeyville, Kansas. 9 Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1321 Van Buren, st., Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Arkansas street, Lawrence, Kansas. 11 Mrs. Paulina Woodfork, 823 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 12 Mrs. C. March, 515 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 14 Mrs. May R. Freeman, 105 S. 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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. H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Kansas. Lettie Hill, 429 N. Wichita street, Wichita, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street, City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 308 E. Eleventh, Coffeyville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas. Ada Glibert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Cofella McKinnie, 217 Sherman, Leav- early part of the week, which will insure its publication The earlier the Letter-Editor. NOTICE—Send your news in the and stay together for their own material good. Let the colored people get together For particulars see Mrs. M. Ivory, 132 house in Kansas City, fine location. Mrs. Bradley Indicted. Washington. — Mrs. Annie M. Bradley Friday was indited for murder in the first degree for the shooting of former Senator Arthur M. Brown of Utah, at the Raleigh hotel, in this city on December 8. Will Support President. Washington. — The senate Friday adopted a resolution extending cordial support to the president in any steps he may deem it wise to take in relation to Congo affairs, under certain conditions. Government May Appeal. Washington, D. C.-The senate Wednesday passed the bill granting the government the right to take an appeal to the supreme court of the United States to determine the construction or constitutionality of laws in criminal cases. President Castro Doing Well. Washington. — The Venezuelan legation Thursday night received official advices from the Venezuelan counsel at Trinidad stating that President Castro is doing well. New Orchard Protection. One agricultural writer has decided that the surest and best way to keep rabbits from destroying orchards is for each farmer to raise a family of boys. Round About New York Gossip of People and Things in the Great Metropolis JEROME A PAST MASTER IN THE ART OF COOKING NEW YORK.—District Attorney William Travers Jerome, who is conducting the prosecution of Harry Kendall Thaw, besides being an able disciple of Blackstone, is a past master in the art of cooking. Possibly there is nothing, aside from grilling a witness, from which the stalwart lawyer derives more pleasure than in broiling a steak or preparing some fancy dish. Jerome likes to fry, boll and broil, and it is said while he stands over the gas stove in the kitchen of his apartment doing a spring chicken or a canvasback duck to a nicety he often thoughtfully outlines his campaign for the following day. Mr. Jerome and his able helpmeet live in a small apartment uptown. The home of the prosecuting attorney, while it consists only of a few rooms, has all the modern luxuries. Sometimes, after a strenuous day's battle in the court, and after he has given audience in his office on the third floor of the supreme court build- WHEN Mark Twain's tailor completes his new evening clothes and the humorist dons them he will look like a life sized marble statue of himself. The genial author, who recently confessed to having passed his seventieth birthday, has long been in rebellion against the somber claw-hammer effects introduced from the court of France, and his objections have taken form. The outfit now under construction is of broadcloth, but it is of snowy white from top to bottom. It will be supplemented by a Spanish cape of the same material. All will be lined with white silk and faced with the same material. When arrayed in all his glory the writer will have white enameled shoes, a gray hat, and white studs and buttons. The only embroidery on the suit will be a white zigzag on the edges of the waistcoat and a white silk braid down the trouser legs. The general cut of the clothes is not LARGE PROFITS OF WALL STREET MONEY BROKERS THE recent sudden death of Howard P. Frothingham, the money broker, has brought forth many interesting stories concerning the fortune he made and lost in Wall street and the vast sums that are handled annually by the money brokers of New York. Frothingham started in as an office boy 35 years ago at three dollars a week and for the last 15 years is said to have cleared between $75,000 and $100,000 a year in commissions. The money brokers of Wall street receive a commission of 1-32 per cent. for negotiating time loans. This means a charge of $32 for securing a $100,000 loan, whether it runs for 30, 60, 90 days or longer. The most influential money brokers of Wall street do not think that they are doing a good day's business unless they succeed in lending close to $1,000,000. WELCOME WOMEN who work in the factories of this city and their employers will be invited to meet in the homes of society women and discuss the relations between employer and employee, so as to establish a better understanding and improve conditions, if the plan suggested by Mrs. Clarence Burns, vice president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, is carried out. Ever since the Civic Federation suggested a similar movement in Chicago, and Mrs. Potter Palmer threw open her mansion to the labor union men and their employers, Mrs. Burns has had the matter under consideration. "What the Civic Federation and Mrs. Potter Palmer did for the workingmen of Chicago, we want to do for the working women of New York," said Mrs. Burns. "There are nearly 100 women's unions in this city with a membership of thousands. By bringing these workers and their employers together on ing to persons representing every occupation in life, Mr. Jerome boards a subway car and, going to his home, with the assistance of Mrs. Jerome, prepares the evening meal. The maids in the Jerome apartment are always in clover when the lord of the household is seized with the notion to cook. The maids simply have to see that the steak or roast is ready, or, that the vegetables are within reach for the soup. "The $12,000-a-year cook," as Mrs. Jerome calls her husband, is as fastidious about his cooking utensils as he is with the seasoning of a Welsh rarebit or a salad. His assortment of pans, gridirons, pots and steam cookers is said to be the most modern to be found in any New York grill room. Mr. Jerome is also of a mechanical and inventive turn of mind, and some of his kitchen utensils were devised by him. While at home he delights in discussing cookery, but when away from his office he absolutely refuses to talk law. MARK TWAIN TO WEAR WHITE EVENING CLOTHES greatly different from the conventional evening clothes. Mr. Clemens announced a year ago that he would thenceforth wear white because it corresponded to the original costume mentioned in "Adam's Diary." "I am 70 years old," he said, "and I rockon that's old enough so that I can wear about what I please." Care of his all white wardrobe, which consists of 15 suits, is no easy task for the huromist. He is obliged to send two of them to a cleaner every week. News of the new style spread rapidly among builders of clothes. Several of them said they were glad to know Mr. Clemens had had the courage to break away from the usage which made uncompromisable black the only wear for men after six o'clock in the evening. They also said the Spanish cloak was a great improvement over the usual type of cape overcoat. which means a return to them of $220 for a day's work. When the stock market is very active and the public is trading on a heavy scale, as it did during the excitement of the bull campaign in 1901, it is not an uncommon occurrence for a broker to lend out $3,000,000 or $5,000,000 in a day. Such business becomes exceedingly profitable, and since the commission is paid whenever the loan is renewed it often happens that a money broker can collect his commission from the same borrower two or three times a year. As the practice of lending by out-of-town banks has grown from year to year until to-day it is estimated that between $300,000,000 and $500,000,000 belonging to out-of-town banks is often outstanding in Wall street loans when money rates are abnormally high, the activity of the money broker has been materially extended. FACTORY GIRLS TO MEET RICH SOCIETY MATRONS an equal footing we can do much to better the conditions of the poor working girls. "This will promote a better understanding between the workers and those who employ them, and in that way do much to aid the former. "Of course, the women in whose houses the meetings are held must be prominent in order to draw the people. However, it would not be absolutely necessary for them to have the meetings in their homes. The meetings might be held in some hotel, under the patronage of prominent women. "There is no reason why the proposed meetings would not be just as successful as those held in Chicago among men; and I feel sure that a better understanding between the working women and their employers would give rise to materially improved conditions among the workers. Invitations will be extended to all the women's unions in the city to send delegates to attend and speak on subjects of interest."