Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Grand Final Rally Garfield Hall, Monday Night, April 1st. By the Colored Republicans Good speaking LADIES ESPECIALLY INVITED Every one come out and hear the real truth. The brazen hypocrisy of the combination pushing the Independent League will be shown in their true lighs. Do Not Fail To Come NINETH YEAR. Grand Fife Garfield Monday N By the Colored Good s LADIES ESPECIALLY INV out and hear the real truth. the combination pushing the shown in their true lighs. Do Not Fail A POLITICAL RESUME. Spicy Items To The Point. The colored people of Wichita are the complimented upon the firm and most stand they are taking in the right for Wichita's continued prosperity. Neither the oily tongue, nor the gold has succeeded in luring any considerable number of colored men or women to follow the leadership of that bond of unscrupulous hypocrites, and human vultures, who in order to cost a losing fight have not only assaulted honest and conscientious men, but women alike. But such action is equal to reaction in the contrary direction and the filthy lies that they have uttered are now rebounding to bury them forever on election day. These leaders style themselves Christians but if hades is not overrun with such liars and maligners, then Satan was not received that which is due him. The same crowds are doing everything within their power to divert the minds of people, from the real result of placing the city's affairs into the hands of such ravenous wolves, but they can not hoodwink our people. Some time ago a man by the name of Lieurance and many of the same crowd that are now behind the Graham movement, started the same agitation and precipitated the Tiger Bill movement, the most disastrous that ever struck Wichita. The result was that the price of labor bent down to nothing, the population of Wichita was reduced nearly five thousand, many laboring men who were buying homes lost them, men carrying the hod for $1.00 and 1.25 per day, property was depreciating and hundreds of laboring men who had to leave here in quest of work were compelled to sell their homes at great sacrifices. Then it was that many of the landed shylocks who are now supporting Graham swooped down like vultures and gobbled up the life'sarnings of many poor men, this property was held until the fanatics were turned out of office, and property began to appreciate under Republican rule. Thus it was that these human vampires cleaned up more than one-half million dollars from the poor man. Is there any wonder that they can spend $20,000 in a campaign! Does any one wonder at their employing unscrupulous Negroes and paying them from $2.00 to $5.00 per day to walk the streets and lie on Dr. Minick? Does any one believe that the crowd of men behind Mr. Graham would put up from ten to twenty thousand dollars and expect no return in kind? There are many colored people here who own their own homes and a goodly number who are paying for them in monthly payments. If by the rash acts of a party of cranks and fanatics ages are cut down and property values greatly decreased which result is inevitable if Graham is elected, will not our people suffer? These are the things to consider. Do you think for once if you was poverty stricken that you could get any relief from the men now behind Graham? The only thing to be obtained from that crowd is their staple article, that is now being dispensed with so much zeal to colored people, i. e., ['Hot Atr.' The same crowd of political deceivers advertise in this paper, that "the interests of the colored race would be protected and they would have more and better appointments." They have covered more than 10,000 square feet of billboards setting forth, as they claim, what will happen if Graham is elected, but there is not a single word about what they will do for the Negro placarded on these boards. Why? It is because there is a certain e'ement in their crowd, and it is the dominant element, too, who now think the Negro has more than is due him, who believe as their mouthpiece believes that the enfranchisement of the Negro as a mistake. When one of their men inquired concerning the matter, he was informed that the League took it for granted that "Baldy," figuratively speaking, had a mouth larger than any bill-board, and he had charge of the black contingent of the Graham movement. The Independent vote-seeker's league may continue to lie and malign good men and women, it may continue to insult colored women in the future as they have in the past, by ridiculing them from the pulpit and public rostrum, the leaders may scatter their gold to the four winds and continue to boast that they can "buy the nigger vote," but our people will show them. "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, sayeth the Lord," and one next Tuesday we will repay them and consign them to that vast heap of political derelicts to where many other of their stripe have gone oftimes before. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF GRA- HAM WAS ELECTED. Welchita would be given a backset that own'd require ten years to overcome. Her population would be reduced from forty thousand to 25 thousand in twelve months. PASS THE HORSE STEAK PLEASE. Horse Steak is Becoming Very Popular in France Forty thousand horses were eaten in Paris, France, last year, representing about 11,000 tons of meat. In 1889 scarcely 5,000 tons of horse meat was consumed which shows a most remarkable increase in the use of horse meat as human food. Pass the horse steak, please. WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR MINICK. From my first impulse, I thought it right to support Graham, but after carefuly studying the situation, I am convinced that it is my duty to vote for the nominee of the party of which I am a member. If the principles upon which the party is founded are right, the nominee of the party of right principles should be supported because of right: I know the attitude of the Republican party. But of this Fusion party, the Independent League, I know not. They stand for a reformation, and clean city administration. Who knows the nature of the reformation? It has never been clearly stated. Somebody knows, but do the colored voters of this city know? We who have lived in the South have passed through these political reformations and they have always proven disastrous to the colored man. We dare say, that this reform administration may eliminate the colored man for all time as a component factor in the city's politics. I shall state a few examples. In Chattanooga, Tenn., we had Negroes on the police force. The Independents wanted the government reformed. We assisted in bringing about the reformation. The city's charter was changed. The governor appointed the police commissioner. All white men have ever been appointed on the force. That was one reformation. We had Negro fire companies, now they have fire commissioner. Reform number 2. These reform movements have forced the Negro of the South out of all political consideration and brought forward the lily white Republican party. It is possible for these lily whites to live by compromises. We should fear compromises. What Hamilton, Clay, Webster and Calhoun could not accomplish directly they effected through compromise. The Republicans who are leaders in the League must effect a compromise with the Democrats in the League that certain politics—economic—might mature, which can not result from the principles of either party. Nok what are these economics. We don't know. The League knows and there is not a Negro in the League. But they want us to help them elect men to office who will carry out a policy that is not clearly outlined to us. The League promises a clean city administration. We should have it. We should have it from the Democrats or Republicans. If there are no men in the Democratic or Republican party, then there are men in the League, since the League is composed of men from these two parties. We should support Minick because he is our party's nominee. If we are not identified with the Republican party we have no party. We know we are not members of the League. There are enough Negroes in Wichita to make a problem. Let's not make one with both terms complexed. The League asserts: "There is a race problem." The Republicans have never, as a party, made such an assertion. Now here is a boy in school. He is learning to reason. I just want to lead that boy after the manner of the League. Their rule is Subjugation and extermination. The preacher says, to solve the race problem we must subjugate or exterminate the race. There are geometrical principles in that kind of rule. Burn up the book the problem is there. You have not given the world a solution. Exterminate the race. The problem remains. So we see there is no logic in the preacher's assertion. Shall we vote for a League that favors our extermination? I say no. REV. W. H. TILLEMAN. A POLITICAL OUTRAGE. An aged and innocent colored man was arrested and placed in jail for political purposes. Read the facts: Old man Burrough, the colored man who was arrested and placed in jail, charging him with illegal registration, came to Wichita during last July. He came from Ft. Scott to cook in the new Mo. Pacific yards. He lives in a boarding car that has been stationed at 9th and Wichita since about Feb. 12th. He is a legal voter of the Second ward, but he is an illiterate old man, pays very little attention to politics and probably guessed at the number where his car was setting. He registered but once, and registered from West Ninth street, where he lives. He is entitled to a vote from the precinct, street and ward from whence he registered, and in spite of the fact that some are trying to make political capital out of the old man's case, he will be dismissed as soon as the court investigates the case. WEALTHY COLORED MEN ARE COMING. National Meeting of Business League to be Held in Topeka—Booker T. Washington Will Preside. The National Colored Business Men's League annual convention is to be held in Topeka the middle of August. Every thing looks favorable for a big and successful meeting. It is the determination of the colored people of Kansas and of this section of the United States to make this in most ways the greatest meeting ever held. The convention will be in session three days and three nights. Booker T. Washington is president and will preside. The night preceding the opening of the meeting proper there will be a reception, probably at Metropolitan Hall, 404-406 Kansas avenue. The following morning the league will open with an exchange of greetings from the people of Topeka and a Kansas on the one side and the visitors on the other. There will be an address of welcome from the mayor, Gov. Hoch, President Holliday of the Commercial Club and by one of the leading colored men of the city. There will be responses by colored men from without the state. That afternoon and evening the convention will be engaged in taking up the details of organization. The evening of the first day the president's annual address will be delivered by Booker T. Washington. This will be one of the most important features of the session. The sessions of the league will be continued the next two days and nights, a banquet being given the last evening. The National Colored Business Men's League is an organization of Negro men for the purpose of building up in any way possible the commercial interests of the race in this country. Ia O. Guy of Topeka is first vice-president. In the list of men who are to participate in the convention next summer are colored men who are worth from one million dollars to $25,000. A large number of them have a commercial rating upwards of $100,000. Here are some of the more prominent men who are to attend: Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Mr. Washington; Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute; T. Thomas Fortune, New York City, editor "The Age;" Philip A. Payton, Jr., New York City, president of the Afro-American Realty Company; J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, a large grower of potatoes; Theodore Jones, Chicago; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn., banker; Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss, banker; M. M. Lowey, Pensaco a. Fla., editor; J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark., banker; M. T. Velar, Brinton, Pa.; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; F. D. Patterson, Greenville, Ohio, manufacturer of carriages; W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United States treasury; C. F. Adams, assistant registrar United States treasury, and Fred R. Moore, New York City. BUPTON IS A FREE MAN. BURTON IS A FREE MAN. Ex-Senator J. Ralph Burton, after having served his time, is now a free man. We are glad that Seuator Burton is a free man. He is not much worse than thousands of others who have done far worse than he. Two Days More But two days remain in which the few who still are in doubt as to the course of pursuing the coming election, may make up their minds. Already most of the colored folk have decided what they will do, and it is pretty generally conceded in all quarters that they will go with the majority of the people of Wichita, and will stand by the good old Republican party and its nominees. Naturally, the colored man is a Republican. His teachings ever since he was granted the right of suffrage, have been along that time. He will stand by his party uness there is something radically wrong with its candidates or the platform on which they stand. In this election, it would be hard for any, except possibly a few disgruntled ones, to find anything which would cause them to question the wisdom of their party. Dr. Walter Minick, the Republican nominee for mayor, is a gentleman and a clean man. He has the ability to preside over the business of the city to the best interests of the citizens of all classes and of all callings. He is fair alike to the poor ann and to the rich. He recognizes to right for one class which he does not concede to the other. He understands the position which the Negro occupies in the body politic, and he will see that it is respected. Dr. Minick has made no promises in this campaign. He will go into office free to appoint whom he chooses. Even his closest friends, the men whom he has trusted to manage and to assist in his campaign, have been unable to make him promise anything. He may be depended upon to deal wisely in making his appointments, and the colored man and woman who stands by their party will find that their rights have been preserved and that they will reap the benefits due them. Many of the colored people of Wichita have had their eyes opened during these closing days of the campaign. They have discovered that all the prohibitionists in charge of the reform movement wanted was their votes. They have been told by Graham leaders that they could expect but little if Mr. Graham is elected. Among the white forks, the Graham people have made the statement even stronger. There they have preached and talked the early declaration that the Negro already is too much of a power in Wichita politics. The colored voters have learned that there was much truth in the story of Rev. Pickard's sermon of three weeks ago. They have heard it state by the Graham supporters, that the report of the sermon was a lie, and that the reverend gentleman never made the statements with which he is credited, but they have learned that there was more truth in the report of the sermon than there was in the denials of it. Despite the fact that it was announced on several occasions that the preacher himself would deny the statements in public, no such denial ever has been made, and the anti-Negro arguments still stand against him and against the political cause for which he is spokesman. If the Graham supporters believe that the Negro already has too much power in politics, what benefit can the Negro expect from them in the event of their success at the polls, in return for his assistance? If the Graham supporters believe as this spokesman of their's has stated he believes, that it was a mistake to confer upon the Negro the right to vote, what argument can they put forth which will convince the colored man or woman that his or her ballot should be used to put them in control of city affairs? Does a colored man usually vote against his friends? Are not the Republicans his friends, both as a political party and as individuals? The Graham disorganizers are new in the game of politics. They believe as many others believe who have had limited experience, that the Negro's vote is a thing to be bartered. They class the colored man as he was classed before the time of Abraham Lincoln, as an instrument of trade in political campaigns. They give him no credit for having a soul and a heart, but take it that he can be hired to support them, though their interests are diameterally opposed to his. They take pride in showing their white friends that they consider him easy to secure and easy to buy from the side of his friends. The colored men and women of Wichita are going to fool some of this crowd this year. They have shown by their past actions that they can vote independently when the provocation in their own party is great, but that does not mean that they can be led around by he nose by every party clarifier who chances to bob up. The modern colored man and woman can do a little thinking for themselves. They know when a revolt is necessary in order to emphasize their power and to preserve the rights of their people, but they know just as well when it is to their interest to say with their friends of former years. In this instance, the bulk of the colored voters will be found marching to the polls behind the banner of Republicanism. Many who a week ago would have stood with the mugwumps, have seen the light, and have found that they were misinformed. The big contest comes next Tuesday. It is probable that the total vote will amount to more than 13,000. That means that hundreds who want to vote will be left out when the polls close, in all probability. You colored folk who want to be sure that your votes are counted, must get to the polls early. It is important that you be there before noon. If you want until the rush comes an hour before the polls close, you may be among those who will be left out. Vote early. Church, Sunday, March 31, 8. p. m. Instrumental. "Upon a Sunday A. M. When the Church Bells Chime."— Albertha Lewis Albertha Lewis Singing "The Morning Light is Breaking Invocation . Pastor Joseph Wilson, Jr. Singing . "Speed Away." Responsive Reading led by President. Singing . "Send out the Light" Recitation—"I Wonder if They Mean It." . Miss R. Frazier Solo . Miss I. B. Foster Address—"Home Missions—Mrs. J. E. Yewis Singing—"Why Dare Ye Idle Stand?". Paper . Mrs. L. E. Illiams Recitation—"Trouble in the Amen Corner . Miss G. Pryor Solo . Miss E. Jackson Address—"Foreign Missions" . Mrs. H. Frazier. Singing—"Send the Light." Prayer (Asking God' Blessing Upon the Gifts and Givers)—Sister Julia Hill THE WINNER NEXT TUESDAY. THE WINNER NEXT TUESDAY. In answer to the many enquiries made of us for our opinion of who will be the winner in the contest next Tuesday we thought we would give our answer in these columns so that all may know and can immediately bggin to place their "long green." After much serious thought, many sleepless nights, and many big drops of sweat, we have at ast figured out that THE MAN WHO GETS THE MOST VOTES NEXT TUESDAY WILL RIGHTLY WIN. Such a relief. The Alsbic Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Stewart Waters. An interesting meeting was held and a sumptuous repast was served. The club will meet with Mrs. J. C. Coffee 1455 N. Moley next Thursday afternoon ```markdown ``` NO.2 PROGRAM. PAGE 2 THE SEARCHLIGHT 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. One Year (By Mall).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mall).....75 Three Months (By Mall).....50 Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. All matters addressed to the Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wed- nesday to reach publication in the cur- rent 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. 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MILLER, Editor, 601 N Main, phone 2046. 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 Board of Education First Ward.....C. H. Andrews Second Ward.....E. B. Messerey Third Ward.....W. H. Keelner Fourth Ward.....H. M. Grafton .....A. D. Taylor Fifth Ward.....Edmund Stanley Sixth Ward.....Henry Millner 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. WE SEE NO GOOD REASON FOR IT. We have never seen any good reason why colored men should get mad and say all manner of mean things about each other in a political campaign, especially when there is not a colored man up for election on any of the tickets which may be before the people for their choosing. When a color er daomnloSHRDAO When a colored man looks the present day politics square in the face they will readily see that American politics is a one-sided game from a racial standpoint. White men dictate the nominees and see that they are always white men. And to our mind it seems as the old ante-bellum mathematics used to run: "Ought is ought, Figure, is a figure. All offices for the white man, And none for the negro Out of this conglomeration of tru- isms, if any colored man can show us on what grounds he can get mad with his brother about politics then we are willing to aet the hat. Let us be men and willingly grant to our brother the same right which we desire for pur- selves and treat each other with due and becoming courtesies in politics no matter for whom he may be for. This is the right course and any other make us appear little to the other fellows and furnish them the monkey show at which to have a hearty laugh. Do You Want Long Hair? IF SO, SEE Mrs. Geo. McDonald, 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., For Full Particulars W. M. Dunson, All Work Guaranteed 302 W. Murdock Ave., Wichita F IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? J. W. Owens, Shoe Repairing WORK DONE WHILE YOU WEST 2nd Floor Shoes Bought and Sold 132 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. Johnson's Restaurant 339 North Main Street Meals 15c. Hot or Cold Lunch - At All Hours - SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25c. LOCALS Send your news notes and local happenings to GO1 North Main Street. CAR CRUSHED HIS FOOT. Street Railway Employee Taken to the Wichita Hospital. Ed Williams, a colored workman in the employ of the street car company, was painfully hurt about 7 o'clock Monday morning by having one of his feet crushed under the wheels of a car. Williams, with several other workmen, was riding on the work car, and as the car turned a curve at a good speed he was thrown off and the wheels passed over one foot. He was sent to the hospital, where Dr. Hoffman, the company's physician, dressed his injuries. We are informed that Miss Bessie Duval, who has been somewhat ill in Quindardo is on the improving list. H. Barson, of Marion, Kansas, was the guest of Mrs. Jane Dandridge this week. Vote for E. B. Messerve for school board Second ward. BABY HAS DIED. The nine-days-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Herman, died at the Herman residence last Friday morning at the age of nine days. The bereaved parents have the full sympathy of a st of friends. Go down to the Cox-Blodgett Dry Goods Co. and see how many colored men you will find employed there and yet both are for J. H. Graham for mayor with teeth and toe-nail. Louis Clark is reported very sick at his residence. Rev. J. H. VanLeu came in Tuesday from his route and spent this week in the city. Vote for W. F. Schell for councilman Second ward. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. H. Fray are now comfortably located in their palacial home 1735 Gold. They will raise quite a garden this year. A ROUSING RECEPTION ICK. The colored voters dered a rousing, enthanced reception at Tuesday night in honor W. Minick, the Repub for Mayor of Wichita. Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks arrived in the city Saturday morning and had charge of the services at the A. M. E. church Sunday and conducted the quarterly meeting and held the quarterly conference Monday night. He was much pleased with the progress shown at St. Paul and with the reports of the various departments. We highly appreciate the support given the Searchlight by the citizens of Wichita, the State of Kansas and elsewhere where we have readers. We start the new year with an earnest determination to extend our work in a thoroughly systematic manner, and in our effort we shall solicit the aid of everybody. We shall say more on this line later. The Searchlight is by no means asleep, but is wide awake and shall be heard from in substantial tones in the near future. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 will meet Thursday, April 4th, at 2 p. m. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. Princess Chapter, O. E. S., will turn out Easter Sunday at 11 a. m. Mrs. Mary Sherri is is very seriously ill at her home, 311 W. Murdock. This campaign has developed many wondrous curiosities. Just think of a few men who six week ago considered it a disgrace to be seen looking at a Wichita negro, today locked hand in hand and walking arm in arm with the same men whom he refused to rent houses or have any kid of deeling with at all. No use in telling us that politics is good for nothing. If this would continue we would not mind seeing politics every day in the year. But, my dear brother, it will not continue. Mrs. Mary Galines, mother of Mrs. Geo. McDonald.died at the home of her daughter Tuesday morning, March 26. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Geo. McDonald, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McDonald home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Joseph Wilson Jr., pastor of New Hope Baptist church. A very pleasing program will be rendered at the A. M. E. church all day Easter Sunday. You should not miss either service. Cephas Richey has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia at his home 302 West Murdock. The most pleasant meeting of the year was last Thursday evening when the W. T. V. club in company with many friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Roach to celebrate their first anniversary, the club being one year old on this date. The event was celebrated with music, songs and recitations after which a two course luncheon was served to all present. The home of Mrs. Roach was handsomely decorated for the occasion, the decorations consisting of the club colors, pink, green and white, which were brought from the four corners of the room to the center and there clustered in a beautiful bow. The table was also decorated in the club colors and beautiful potted plants and ferns. The guests were served by Miss Roach, Miss Tauver and Mrs. Irene Chatman. The occasion was a brilliant affair and one long to be remembered by all present. The members of the club wish to extend their thanks to Mrs. Roach and daughter for the use of their beautiful home for this occasion and hope they will celebrate with the W. T. V. club for many anniversaries to come. Those present were: Meisters—Mrs. White, Mrs. Bluette, Mrs. Griggs, Mrs. Chatman, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Tasco, Mrs. Roach, Miss Fauver, Mrs. Fauver, Miss Roach, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Horton. Guests—Mrs. Syl Greggs, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Isler, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hockett, Mr. Fauver, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. B. McCleian, Mrs. Summitt, Mrs. B. Todd, Mrs. M. Goss, Mrs. J. Hockett, Mr. Bluette, Mrs. Martin, Miss Leota 'oss, Miss Minnie Herring, Mr. Tasco, 'R Love, Mr. Horton, Mrs. L. Hutchinson. A ROUSING RECEPTION TO MIN- ICK. The colored voters of Wichita tendered a rousing, enthusiastic and well attended reception at Garfield Hall, Tuesday night in honor of Dr. Walter W. Minick, the Republican candidate for Mayor of Wichita. The spacious hall was crowded from the stage to the door and this was, indeed, the banner meeting among the colored voters during this campaign. In words of the greatest enthusiasm the colored voters left no doubt in the minds of any that the colored people are back of Dr. Minick for Mayor and for a greater and more prosperous Wichita. Many brilliant addresses were made. Among those who spoke were: Jas. J. Olden, Hon. Sam B. Amldon, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, E. A. Hyde and H. W. Marshall. All made ringing speeches and were heartily enchored by the large audience. EASTER AT THE A. M. E. CHURCH. A very inviting program has been arranged to be rendered at St. Paul's A. M. E. church all day Easter Sunday, March 31st. In the morning appropriate and well rendered program will greet those who attend. In the afternoon another program will be given under the auspices of the Sunday school. The main program will be the one at the song service and at the night service. The following is the program for all day: 3 O'CLOCK P. M. The Sunday School will render an appropriate and interesting program of Recitations, Dialogues and Music. 7 O'CLOCK P. M. Will consist of excellent voluntary selections by the Endeavor Society, Junior Choir and friends in Sacred song and Literature. EVENING PROGRAM. 3. Opening Hymn.—"When I Survey The Wondrous Cross." 4. Scriptural Lesson—Rev. Taylor. 5. Song and Chorus—"Tis Midnight. 6. Symbol I—The Crown of Thorns "The Way of the Cross." "He Died for Us." 7. Symbol II—The Crucification "Rest, Weary Son of God." "O. Sacred Head Once Wounded. 8...Symbol III.—The Resurrection. "He is Risen." 11. Announcements. 12. Symbol IV—Christ's Glorification. "Christ Hath Won the Victory." 13. Coronation. 14. Benediction. Everyone is very cordially invited to attend all these services. Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3 gave a reception Wednesday evening, March 20th in honor of Mrs. Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress. A six course lunch was served. Those present were: Mrs. Emma Gaines, Mrs. C. Ralston, Miss Edith Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Smith, Mrs. B. McClellan, Mrs. C. Griggs, Miss Luells Mickleberry, Mrs. B. Anderson, Mrs. C. Miller, Mrs. S. Brazille, Mrs. J. M. Perry, Mrs. J. Goss, Mrs. M. Burbridge, Miss Lottie Goss, Mrs. M. Massey, Mrs. J. W. Hall, Mrs. W. M. Parks, Mrs. Lottie Hill, Rev. Joseph Wilson Jr., Mrs. H. F. Baker, Mrs. J. C. Coffee, Mrs. C. Maker, Mr. and Mrs. P. Durfrey, W. M. Dunson, Miss Grace Baker, Rev. J. F. C Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Goodsal. We are informed the Rev. Geo, M. Hunter, the recent pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church who went south on account of his health, has decided not to return to Wichita and will remain in the southland. Rev. Hunter made many warm friends in our city during his stay here and all regret very much to learn that he will not return to our city. May prosperity follow him wherever he may go. The editor of the Searchlight is much under the weather, which materially accounts for our news coumns. The ladies of the G. H. A. club met Tuesday afternoon wth Mrs. J. T. Chinneth. Be sure to attend the entertainment Monday evening at the A. M. E. church. A nice program will be rendered after which there will be an egg rolling. Every one is cordially invited to come out on Easter Monday. Preparations are being made for a grand May fete to be given the 1st of the month of May. Further notice will be given later. "Second to None" GOOD BREAD MAKERS = It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT- OTTO WEISS, Agent Court House Grocery I have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fancy and Staple Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line. Court House Grocery 601 N. Main St. ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. --- --- --- --- USES FOR NOODLES ECONOMICAL AND APPETIZING ARTICLES OF DIET. Can Be Easily Made at Home If Preferred—Good Substitute for Potatoes—To Serve with Scram- The noodle is to the German wife what spaghetti and macaroni represent to the Italian, backbone of daily diet. The American housewife, usually quick to seize upon all good points of foreign cookery, is just waking up to the economic possibilities of noodles, which now come ready prepared like macaroni and spaghetti, in packages and in three different sizes of golden stripes, fine, medium and broad. Noodle factories bear investigation, and their manufacture is so rapid a process that they are clapped into boxes before dust germs have time to settle upon them. For the busy housewife the ready-to-use noodle is a boon, but if you have time to prepare them yourself here is a reliable recipe: One pound sifted flour, five raw eggs, two saltspoons salt, two tablespoons cold milk. Heap the sifted flour on your bread board and make a well in the center of the flour. Into this turn the raw eggs, then add milk and salt and with your hand work the whole into a fine paste. Roll into a ball, then flatten with your hands until it looks like a thick, flat cake. Allow it to stand thus for ten minutes. Roll with floured rolling pin until it is half an inch thick. Leave it thus for five minutes, then roll again until it is no thicker than a sheet of wrapping paper. After leaving it thus for five minutes, divide the paste into two sections and roll each until wafer-like thin. Slice very thin and allow them to stand 15 minutes to dry thoroughly before using. If packed in a cool, dry place they will keep several days. In frying noodles do not use too much fat and drain thoroughly before serving. In using prepared noodles boil alone a few minutes before adding other ingredients. Drop into boiling salted water, cook briskly for ten minutes, then drain in colander. Noodles with Ham. Cut raw sliced ham into narrow strips. Fry in saucepan until crisp; add an equal quantity of noodles which have been boiled and fry until the latter are browned. Serve very hot on squares of teast. Substitute for Potatoes. In an emergency boil noodles ten minutes, drain, pour into hot dish and add melted butter. Then sprinkle with ground nototh or crackers pulverized, and browned in a pan with a little butter. Noodles au Gratin. Boil and drain the noodles and stir into them a liberal quantity of grated Parmesan or American cheese. Turn into a cooking dish, pour over them a thick cream sauce made with milk, add a dash of paprika, cover the top of the dish with grated cheese and bits of butter. Bake until a golden brown. Noodles Baked in Gravy. An excellent way to use the bowful of gravity left from yesterday's dinner. Remove the grease which has gathered on top of the cold gravity, turn the boiled noodles into a baking dish, rubbed lightly with butter, pour the gravity over the noodles and bake until top is brown and crisp. Eggs Scrambled with Noodles. Boil four noodles and after draining cut into short pieces. Have ready an equal quantity of raw eggs, just broken, not beaten to a froth. Turn the noodles into a saucepan with a bit of butter, toss until golden brown, and then add the eggs, cooking until the latter are firm. For those who like cheese, the addition of a teaspoonful of Parmesan or grated American cheese to a cupful of boiled noodles and three eggs makes an acceptable dish. HOUSEHOLD HINTS Nothing is better than a glass fruit jar for keeping cooking raisins molest. A little ammonia added to water colored clothes are washed in will remove dirt easily. A damp cloth dipped in salt will remove egg stains from silver, or tea stains from china dishes. In using ammonia for domestic purposes one tablespoonful to a quart of water is about the ordinary proportion. Before attempting to seed raisins cover them with hot water and let them stand 15 minutes, then seeds can be removed easily without any waste. As an encouragement, when things are at sixes and sevens in the business end of the house, one woman has had a board burned with the legend, "Even this will pass away," and hung over the kitchen sink. Vivipar Cleaning Knives. The German fashionl of cleaning knives is simpler than ours and saves much manual labor. Take a stout cork from a wine bottle, dip it into the knife-powder, which must be previously moistened. Place the knife flat and rub it with the cork. In a few seconds the knife will be quite clean and polished, and only require wiping with a duster. OPEN THE WINDOWS FRESH AIR ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT CONSUMPTION. Dangerous to Neglect Even an Ordinary Cough or Cold—Simple Remedy Is Effective. "Good food, fresh air and rest; keep your windows open winter and summer." So we are told by the great scientists who are certainly doing wonders in reducing the death rate from Tuberculosis. They also warn us not to neglect a cold or cough, and it is most important that this advice be followed. While the cough or cold may not bring consumption, it is better to be on the safe side and take no chances. Here is a simple remedy that will break up a cold in twenty-four hours, and cure any cough that is curable: Glycerine, two ounces; Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure), one-half ounce; good Whisky, a half pint. Shake well and use in teaspoonful doses every four hours. The ingredients can be secured from any good prescription druggist at small cost, but must be pure to effect the desired results. For this reason it is always best to purify the ingredients separately and prepare the mixture at home. Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure) should be purchased only in the original half-ounce vials put up for druggists to dispense. Each vial is enclosed 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. Imitations and oils sold in bulk pay dealers larger profits, but they are dangerous to health and should never be used. CLAIMS TO CURE ALL ILLS. Scotch Minister Announces Discovery of Remarkable Germicide. A claim of an astounding nature is put forward by a minister whose field of work lies within the bounds of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. He has discovered a germicide by the application of which he can cure every kind of infectious, loathsome, and incurable disease, even when considered, humanly speaking, hopeless. He has demonstrated to his own satisfaction that hospitals for infectious diseases are quite unnecessary, and that surgical operations except on the battlefield or in railway or other accidents, are totally uncalled for. No operation is needed, according to him, for appendicitis, for example, as it can be perfectly well cured by the germicide. The discoverer, of the germicide has published a list of the names of 50 patients, with their addresses, whom he says he has cured, or is in process of curing, even in some cases, after they had received their "death warrant" from medical practitioners. A phonographic device that will call the police by telephone adds a new hazard to the dangers of the burglar's profession. When an attempt is made to force a window or door with which the proper connections have been made an electric current operates a phonograph in the garret. The machine calls up central and asks for the police station. The phonograph then informs the officers of the robbery, giving street and number, and repeats this information as long as the receiver is down. Meantime, the intruder, all unconscious that an alarm, has been rung in, virtually walks into a trap, and if the call is promptly responded to is soon in the lockup. Italian Born Dublin Mayor Joseph Nannetti, recently reelected lord mayor of Dublin, has sat in parliament since 1900. He is the son of an Italian modeler and was educated in Dublin. Mayor Nannetti is in his fifty-seventh year. GOOD NATURED AGAIN. Good Humor Returns with Change to Proper Food. "For many years I was a constant sufferer from indigestion and nervousness amounting almost to prostration," writes a Montana man. "My blood was impoverished, the vision was blurred and weak, with moving spots before my eyes. This was a steady daily condition. I grew ill-tempered, and eventually got so nervous I could not keep my books posted, nor handle accounts satisfactorily. I can't describe my sufferings. "Nothing I ate agreed with me, till one day I happened to notice Grape-Nuts in a grocery store and bought a package, out of curiosity to know what it was. "I liked the food from the very first, eating it with cream, and now I buy it by the case and use it daily. I soon found that Grape-Nuts food was supplying brain and nerve force as nothing in the drug line ever had done or could do. "It wasn't long before I was restored to health, comfort and happiness. Through the use of Grape-Nuts food my digestion had been restored, my nerves are steady once more, my eyesight is good again, my mental faculties are clear and acute, and I have become so good-natured that my friends are truly astonished at the change. I feel younger and better than I have for 20 years. No amount of money would induce me to surrender what I have gained through the use of Grape-Nuts food." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. "There's a reason." Read the little book, "The road to Wellville," in pkgs. DISAPPROVED THE VERDICT DISAPPROVED THE VERDICT The President Displeased With Acquittal of Capt. Koehler. Declared the Court Martial Which Tried the Officer Made a Poor Showing. Washington, March 24.—President Roosevelt Friday night announced his disappraisal of the findings of acquittal in the case of Captain Lewis M. Koehler, Fourth cavalry, U. S. A., cavalry commander at Jolo, Philippine islands. Captain Koehler was charged with using disrespectful language in an appeal from the action of General Wood, who reprimanded Captain Koehler for making charges against Major Scott, commanding officer at the Jolo military post and civil governor of Jolo, and was charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman in making unfounded and malicious statements regarding his commanding officer and with subordination. The first court martial sentenced him to be reprimanded and the second court martial on which Friday's action was based, acquitted h.m. The president's order follows. "The White house, Washington, March 23, 17907. "The proceedings, findings and acquittal in the case of Captain Lewis M. Koehler, Fourth cavalry, U. S. A., are disapproved. I entirely concur in all that the secretary of war says of Captain Koehler, and of General Wood and of your poor showing made by the court which last passed on the case. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Secretary Ratt in his letter says: Captain Koehler is an officer with an excellent record for courageous service in the field and for attention to duty generally. He distinguished himself at the battle of Mount Dajo. Captain Koehler made himself very annoying to Major Scott by insisting that Major Scott "should be in his office at certain times and should discharge his duties as military post commander with the same degree of promptness that he would have done, had he not the additional duties of civil governor. The friction became so great that Captain Koehler fled charges against Major Scott." A Place For Theodore Jr. Cambridge, Mass., March 24.-The odore Roosevelt, Jr., was appointed second assistant manager of the Harvard University crew by the university athletic committee Friday night. The appointment was made from a list of a dozen candidates, all of whom have been competing for the place by activity in securing subscriptions for the crew and doing other work for the management. If the usual order of succession in the crew management is followed, young Roosevelt probably will be assistant manager next year and manager in his senior year. Nine Hundred Veterans Poisoned. Leavenworth, Kan., March 25.—One death resulted Sunday among the 900 old soldiers at the National Soldiers' home here who were poisoned Saturday by eating tainted hash. The victim was William J. Cook, aged 64 years, a member of the fourteenth Missouri cavalry. He leaves a widow at Mexico, Mo. About 75 of the veterans were Sunday still in a serious condition but it is not thought any of these will die. The majority of the others made ill have entirely recovered. He Attempted to Save McKinley. He Attempted to Save McKinley. Atlantic City, N. L., March 24. James Parker, who attempted to save the life of President McKinley by striking the arm of Czolgosz as the latter fired the fatal shot at the president is in jail here a raving maniac. Parker was taken in charge by the police Friday and will be committed to an asylum. Arthur Sanderson Cleared. Carthage, Mo., March 25.—The jury in the case of Arthur Sanderson, charged with the murder of Dr. Solomon D. Meredith in Carthage on January 2, last, brought in a verdict Sunday evening of not guilty, after being out twenty-five hours. Blodgett Succeeds Dyer. Washington, March 24—The appointment of Henry W. PLUDGET to be United States attorney for the eastern district of Missouri to succeed D. P. Dyer, appointed a federal judge, was announced at the White house Saturday. Must Pay Tax on Terminals Lincoln, Neb., March 23.—The Nebraska house Friday passed the senate terminal taxation bill, requiring railroads to pay municipal taxes on terminal property in addition to the mileage valuation assessed by the counties. Russians All Out of Manchuria, St. Petersburg, March 24.—The Russian evacuation of Manchuria is complete. The last battalion of Russian troops left Harbin Thursday. M. Rohedonotseff Dead. St. Petersburg, March 24.—M. Pobedonotseff, ex-procurator general of the Holy Synod, died at 7 o'clock Saturday evening. Missouri Farmer Dead. Pleasant Hill, Mo., March 22.—William Wherritt, a prominent retired farmer, late of Jackson county, died here Thursday aged 67. OVER $1,000 A YEAR AND "LIVING." That Is the Story of a Michigan Farmer Who Lives in Western Canada. Olds, Alberta, Dec. 10, 1906. Mr M. V. M. Volkens, Detroit, Michigan Mr. M. V. McLnanes, Detroit, Michigan: Dear Sir and Friend—it will be four years next May since I came to Olds, and have lived here ever since. Since I came here wheat has run from 25 to 45 bu. per acre, oats from 65 to 115, that I know of. I raised that last year, 115 bu. to the acre of the finest oats'I ever saw, and oats that I sowed 31st day of May this year went $72\frac{1}{2}$ to the acre and weighed 41 lbs. to the bushel. My barley went 40 bu. last year and 50 this year, and was not sown until the latter part of May. I had 3 acres of potatoes this year and sold 700 bushels and put 275 bu. in the cellar, and no bugs to pick. We have a fine Government Creamery at Olds. Our cows made $41 per head and I didn't feed any grain; only prairie hay, so you see we are doing well. We have the patent for our homestead now and am very thankful that we came to Alberta. We have made a little over $1,000 each year besides making our living. I would not go back to Michigan to live for anything. If I had my choice of a ticket to Olds or a 40-acre farm in Michigan I would take the ticket and in two years I could buy any of them 40-acre farms. This is the country for a poor man, as well as a man with money.' I will close, thanking you for our prosperity, I remain yours truly, (Signed) OTTO YETTING. Olds, Alberta, Canada. Box 159. Information as to how to secure low rates to the free grant lands of Western Canada can be secured of any Canadian Government agents. FOUND HE COULD MAKE TIME. One Call for Physician That Met with Quick Response. Life is such a constant rush to a well-known physician that to secure a little recreation he has recourse to ruses. A visitor called one night, and began a speech to the servant: "I want the doctor to come over as quickly as he can." "He can't do it!" the servant answered. "He left orders that he was so busy that unless it was absolutely a matter of life and death he couldn't go out at all this evening." "But," said the caller, "it isn't illness at all." "What then?" "We want him to come over and take a hand in a game of whist." "Oh, that's different." The servant disappeared, and reappeared a moment later. "The doctor says he'll be over in ten minutes, sir," he announced. DURING THIS MONTH. Excellent Advice Which Our Readers Will Benefit By. Now is the time to get the rheumatic poisons and foul acids from the blood and system, states an eminent authority, who says that Rheumatism and Kidney trouble are caused by the blood, which often becomes sour from excessive acids, and also tells what to do to make it pure and healthy. Get from any good prescription pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kargon, three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Mix by shaking in a bottle and take a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. Just try this simple blood cleaner and tonic at the first sign of Rheumatism, or if your back aches or you feel that the Kidneys are not acting right. Any one can easily prepare this mixture at home. Sheen Raising In Australia. The greatest industry of Australia is sheep raising, mainly for the sake of the wool, but also in part, of course, for the meat. Australia now ranks second among the great sheepraising countries. Argentina being first with 92,000,000 sheep, Australia second with 72,000,000, and Russia third with 70,000,000. Only a few years ago Australia was first, possessing no less than 106,260,000 head of sheep. That was in 1891. Prolonged droughts were the cause of the destruction of many millions of Australian sheep, but since 1902 there has been an annual gain. Yet these sheep were not indigenous to Australia. They were first introduced in 1797, being of the Spanish merino species. A Big Bargain for 12 Cents Postpaid The year of 1906 was one of prodigial plenty on our seed farms. Never before did vegetable and farm seeds return such enormous yields. Now we wish to gain 200,000 new customers this year and hence offer for 12 postpaid 1 pkg. Garden City Beet.....10c 1 " Tearless Ripe Cabbage.....10c 1 " Earliest Emerald Cucumber.....10c 1 " La Crose Market Lettuce.....15c 1 " 13 Day Radish.....15c 1 " Blue Blood Tomato.....15c 1 " Juicy Turnip.....15c 1000 kernels gloriously beautiful flower- seeds .....15c Total .....$1.00 All for 12 postpaid in order to introduce our warranted seeds, and if you will send 16c we will add one package of Berliner Earliest Cauliflower, together with our mammoth plant, nursery stock, vegetable and farm seed, and tool catalog. It is mailed free to all in tending purchasers. Write to day. John A. Salzer Seed Co., Box W, La Crose, Wis. Deserved Better Fate. Joseph Phillips, originator of the famous cling peach, the finest canning variety ever produced and the enricher of many orchardists, died in a hospital the other day at Yuba, Cal., a pauper. 900 DROPS CASTORIA A Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS & CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Ranges of Old Dr. SANUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed - Milk Soy Litchi Seed - Amino Seed - Raspberry - Dietary Supplement Wine Seed - Cupid Seed Walnut Seed Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Charles H. Hitchner NEW YORK. Alb months old 35 DOSES – 35 CENTS EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Charles H. Hitchner. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE GENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES cost but 10 cents per package and color more goods faster and brighter colors. A friend in need usually needs all he can induce you to give up—and then some. People appreciate the delicate taste and natural action of Garnield Tea, the mild herb laxative. Best for liver, kidneys and bowels. Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. The average woman seems to think she is responsible for all her husband's joys, but that all his sorrows are due to his own foolish actions. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no substitute. Trial package. FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Coincident Inventions. Almost at the same time two different inventors in different places have announced their success with electrical devices for seeing at a distance. They are J. B. Fowler and William H. Thompson. In Fowler's device four wires are required to accomplish the combined effect of distant vision and hearing. Details of the operation are withheld, however, on the plea of getting out a patent. Each inventor uses the name "Televue." Starch, like everything else, is being constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In the latest discovery—Defiance Starch—all injurious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, invented by us, gives to the Starch a strength and smoothness never approached by other brands. Detective's Parable. Hilary K. Adair, the well-known detective, was complimented in Galveston, Tex., on an arrest that he had made. The arrest had been mysteriously achieved and Mr. Adair was asked to explain it. This, though, he refused to do. "There are so many ways of catching criminals," he said, laughing. "You know what the old man told his wife?" She first said to him: "Don't talk, John. You can't say I ever ran after you." "True," the old man assented. "And you can't say the trap ever runs after the mouse, either, but it gathers him in just the same." FIFTEEN YEARS OF ECZEMA. Terrible Itching Prevented Sleep— Hands, Arms and Legs Affected —Cuticura Cured in 6 Days. "I had eczema nearly fifteen years. The affected parts were my hands, arms and legs. They were the worst in the winter time, and were always itchy, and I could not keep from scratching them. I had to keep both hands bandaged all the time, and at night I would have to scratch though the bandages as the itching was so severe, and at times I would have to tear everything off my hands to scratch the skin. I could not rest or sleep. I had several physicians treat me but they could not give me a permanent cure nor even could they stop the itching. After using the Cuticura Soap, one box of Cuticura Ointment and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent for about six days the itching had ceased, and now the sores have disappeared, and I never felt better in my life than I do now. Edward Worell, Band 30th U. S. Infantry, Fort Crook, Nebraska." What we have been makes us what we are.—George Elliot. P Poor Paint is Expensive If one is rich enough to repaint his buildings every year for the pleasure of having a change of color scheme, the quality of the paint used may cut little figure. But if it is desirable to cut the painting bills down to the least amount possible per year, it is of the utmost importance that the paint be made of Pure White Lead and the best of Linseed Oil. There are imitations in the form of alleged White Lead, and there are substitutes in the form of ready-prepared paints. We guarantee our White Lead to be absolutely pure, and the Dutch Boy on the side of every keg is your safe guard. 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Flx Brothers. 58 Warren Street, New York LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5 CIGAR You Pay 10c. for Cigars Not so Good. F.P.LEWIS Peoria, Ill arm. At Rome would. be ee atlatactory it the right (Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually neces- ary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the ‘appearance, but also affects the wear- 4ng quality of the goods, This trouble can be entirely overcome by using De- fiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its great- er strength than other makes. Has Expensive Household. The cost of the sultan of Turkey's food does not exceed $5,000 a year, as he lives mostly on entrees and boiled eggs. But to feed the numerous mem- bers of his household and pay all do- mestic expenses lessen his annual Amcome of $10,000,000 by $90,000 a week. . Or. Williams’ Pink Pills Cured Stub- born Rheumatism When Other Teaatmant Gave Moelle: Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills have been uring the most stubborn cases of rheumatism for nearly a generation ‘and thousands of grateful patients have given testimony that cannot be ignored. Mr. Robert Odbert, a machinist, liv- ing at 201 Cameron’ Street, Detroit, Mich., aad a very distressing experi- venice with rheumatism for about two years. He makes the following state tment: “About the year 1887 I felt the (effects of rheumatism which gradually grew worse until I was compelled to ‘give up work for a time. The years (of '97 and '98 I was confined to my bed most of the time. I was under doctors’ treatment but found no relief. My legs were swollen from the hips down. ward and red biotches appeared all over them. Frequently they pained me 50 that I had to bind them tigatly with strips of linen. ‘This sometimes relieved the pain but at other times fafled to do so. At times I had to ¢rawl to my work, using two crutches. During these spells I suffered greatly from pain around my heart which I at tributed to the rheumatism. “At last my mother wrote me and asked me to tty Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. I did and in a short time I found myself getting better and have had no trouble since. I may here add that I consider myself perfectly cured: I have not had the least sign of the disease since and feel better now than I ever did. For these reasons I recommend Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills to any one affected the same as I was.” Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or sent by mail, postpaid ‘on receipt of price. 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, by the Dr. Wil- Mams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. 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MET BY A BAND AT DEPOT His Misconstruction of the Statutes And the Personal Enmity of Pres- ident Roosevelt Caused His Downfall He Says. Abilene, Kans, March 25.—Releas- ed from the Iron county jail at Jron- ton, Mo, Friday, Joseph Ralph Bur- ton, ex-United States senator trom Kansas, returned to his home In Abi- lene Saturday and at night addressed a large audience in the opera house. Briefly, Burton charged the President with hounding and persecuting him until he, Burton, an innocent man, was sent to jail. It was shortly ‘after 8 o'clock when Burton appeared upon the stage. .ne ppera house was full. The balcony was packel. Tnere were about 60 od citizens on the stage. Mrs. Burton, dressed entirely in white, was the only woman on the platform, Burton began his address by giving @ detailed outline of the indictment returned against him January 23, 1904, He defended the charge made azainst the Rialto Gram and Seturities com- pany, that it was a “get rich quick concern,” insisting that the Rialto company did not come under the head Of disreputable concerns and that it had never swindled auyoue out of a dollar. He contended that his only crime was the misconstruction of a statute. “I had construed the statute,” he said, “as the supreme court ofthe Unitea States had construed sinilar statutes for a century. If guilty my offense was thet I did not know more law than all the judges of all the court or the English speaking race for more ‘than 200 years. 1 was convicted by the press of bribery and fraud. 2 was convicted by the courts of mis- construing the statutes. My only of fense was, that { hi@ oftended tne head of the political community of interests—the president; and the most powerful member of the ‘com- mercial community of interests,’ te sugar trust. These and these alone are the offenses tor which 1 have sul- fered. 1 violated no law.” He then declared that he was taken from’ Washington where the offense was committed to St. Louis wnere the condition of the public mind were particularly fayoraule for the convic- tion of any accused official, ‘The speaker then contended tnat all the witnesses who testified against him have either been promoted im of- fice or have received immunity trom punishment by the president, He also stated uiat every official, witn one exception, who had had auything to do with his case ,hud been promot ed by the president. ‘The second section of the speech was taken up with a discussion of tne incidents which led up to his break wilh the president, He attributed three causes to President Roosevelt becoming displeased with the Kansas genator and witch determined we president to prosecute him, ‘These causes were, he said, his fight on the Cuban reciprocity bill re- lating to the tariif on sugar; nis post tfon in*the Sealey-Sampson contro: versy, and his apparent attitute re- Jating to the possible caud'dacy ¢t Senator Mareus A. Hanna tor prest~ dent to succeed Roosevelt. “{ have been freuentlqy asxea who ft was that inspired thls unjust and ciuel persecution against io,” said Burton. “I have not made auy public fauswer to that question. Lt) It nov. It was Theodore Roosevelt. True, ue ha’ to operate through orue:s. Some of them acted with matics of the kind that animated President Roosevelt. Others were driven to help in the great wrong through fear “It was hike him to deny having anything -9 de with instituting | the — proceedings aginst me,.until after (.was convicted. Then he boasted: ‘It wAs [who aimed the gun.” His Fortune to Slot Machines, Alton, 111, March 22.—With an arm- ful of treasured French, Greek and Latin books Prof Albert C. Williams, aged 60. years, formerly principal of fe Humbelit scheol and also of the Hinterscneote at orth Alton, was admitted to the Madison county poor farm Thursdiy. He was removed from his position ss schoo) principal five years mgo. A year later his wife obtained a divorce, He became ad- dicted to playing slot machmes and since the loss of his position has lost his entire fortune of $12,000 in slot machines and is now penniless. He has no children. « Bryan Denies a Rumor. Detroit, Mich. March 23—Willlem Jennings Pryan in an fnterview here Thursday night dentea the report that Mayor Tom L, Johnson of Cleve- land, had been chosen to manage his next presidential campaign. Mr. Bry- an said he had not decided whether he would be candidate. A Hot March Day. Topeka, March 22—Abnormally hot March weather provailed in Kansas ‘Thursday, The maximum temperature ‘at Topeka was 91 Thursday afternoon but many other points in the state re- ported temperatures ranging two to four degrees higher than this, keds oo BS oy gaa) ALL WOMEN ASE, Micra. ARLE Bes ec eaPe, KON Ot aes WS SUFFER hi * = 6 st \") from the same physical disturbances, ( = | 40, and the nature of their duties, in ‘\j ee i many cases, eae drift them into J E wii the horrors of all kinds of female A\Z = JK complaints, organic troubles, ulcera- ‘I em tion, falling ee eee or Z i gay perhaps irregularity or suppression tA ¢] a ma PS) causing backache, nervousness, ir- Go) AAT 9 GecAy sail: sad cleepleeene: CNB tN ‘Vy Women everywhere should re- NS = zy member that thé medicine that holds ——s the record for the largest number of MRS. A. M. HAGERMANN actual cures of female ills is i . . Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound made from simple native roots and herbs, For more than thirty years it has been helping women to be strong, regulating the functions per- fectly and overcoming pain. It has also proved itself invaluable in pre- paring for child birth and the Change of Life. Mrs. A. M. Hagermann, of Bay Shore, L, 1, writes :—Dear Mrs. Pinkham:—“I suffered froma displacement, excessive and painful functions so that I had to lie down or sit still most of the time. Lydia &. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has made me a well woman so that I am able to attend to my duties, I wish every suffering woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and see what relief it will give them.” Mrs. Pinkham’s Standing Invitation to Women Women suffering from any form of female illness are invited to write Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass. for advice She is the Mrs. Pinkham who has been advising sick'women free of charge for more than twenty years, and before that she assisted her mother-in law Lydia EB. Pink- ham in advising. Therefore she is especially well qualified to guide sick women back to health. Pats i aes a ¥. ue to del a esas BR FEE IN, BS You Need Cardui 5 bottles of Wine of Cardul, and am feeling better than in the past 7 ei years. My feet and stomach do not hurt, my female troubles have At every age, after entering womanhood, girls and women need | gone, I am getting stouter and stronger, can do all my housework, work the strengthening, building, pain-relieving assistance of Wine of Cardul. | in the garden and tend to 260 little chickens.” It will carry you over the rough places, ease your hard days and ‘Wine of Cardul acts directly upon the sick or disordered womanly increase the comfort and pleasure of living. organs or functions. It is a natural, scientific, female tonic. It _con- What its millions of users think of tt, {swell expressed in these | tains no dangerous minerals, or other deleterious ingredients, but is words of Mrs. Rosa Lee Cole, of Smithton, Mo., who writes: “I suf- | purely vegetable, perfectly harmless and beneficial to young and old. fered from female troubles for 7 years. 1 had pain, low down in my Every reliable druggist sells it, in $1 battles. Try it. stomach, my feet hurt ‘so I could not stand, and 1 was so weak and | ——— "~~" nervous | could hardly do anything. ! was just sick all the time. At K Nekier Werte 9 So weed Wel ot Rities dowrita last | wrote you for advice and you recommended Wine of Cardul, | FREE BOOK jt smpiome stating nee apd rely ube venti bin which 1 tock according to your direction, 1 have now taken | POR LADIES geist cneigs, tere (asi Anriney Det Wine of Cardui pos Uy putas g aes = % ees (eee AL ey em, ee Peaee You Look rrematurely Uld_. Te a ie : ‘ SD fea © HUE tas ‘Because of those ugly, grizziv, gray haire. Use “LA CREOLE” HAIR RESTORER. Price, $1.00, retail. “ {MAN OP DELICATE NERVES. Rosenthal, the Planist, Made Much Treuble in Hotel. Rosenthal, the pianist, is one of those entitled to have his crankiness termed “the eccentricities of genius,” says the San Francisco Chronicle. When he inspected his rooms at the ‘Majestic upon his arrival very late the other night, he went softly to the ad- Joining doors, and placing his ears close to the cracks, exclaimed in broken Mnglish, “Zgodd, no sounds pass thees.” After nodding his ap- proval of the grand plano and the fur- aiture he frowned at the tancolored window shades. “Must be green.” He ‘was assured that a change would be made especially for him the next day. At five o'clock in the morning Ros- enthal, clad only in his pajamas, came scurrying excitedly down stairs and Into the office, where the drowsy night clerk was nodding at the desk. “Ze street cars! Noise! Must stopped! Nervous me! I cannot sleep.” The clerk hurriedly sent for Mana- ger Gustav Mann, and Mann spent two hours telling Rosenthal funny stories in German trying to divert his mind while the clerk was upstairs squaring the mangement for waking @ guest on the Gough street side and ordering him to move at once to the Sutter street side as a gas pipe had burst under the floor and had to be re ae as Long-Lived : Bishops. Prelates and bishops are certainly what insurance men call “good risks,” no matter what the form of their faith. Still active are the Methodist Bishop Bowman at 90, the Episcopal Bishop Huntington at §8, the Catho- lic Archbishop Williams at 85, the Catholic Bishop McQuaid at 84 and the Methodist Bishop Andrews at 82. $100 Reward, $100. ‘The readers ofthis paper will be pleased to Yeara eee se atest diese tas selene Bs Seer'asie vocure fa sl ee stages, ond that a Seeath® Waive” Saeed Cara tthe oaiy" pute ‘Seine s cosstfiauonal disse. requiree's convtitar thond treatment "Hai Catarrh Cure se cake fa femal. acung direc ae blow and mene furfuces ‘of the ayetein, thereby. destroying’ the Woabtoton of the dices,‘ giving ths padent roogehay bulllag up the comeiiutn ead nai: tag natare ta dang ice work. “The proprctore bare Heed falta is cartlve powers Gat cay Ofer eee ie Bacto sof ease that if Bs oo See Paeeat ta ate cutis “Migrem #9" GHSET w C0. Toledo, 0. Sy a iruee Have fats Fasy Pils or constipation. Instead of throwing stones people who live in glass houses should grow violets at a dollar a bunch. PE-PH-NA A MEDICAL COMPOUND In any medical compound as much depends upon the manner in which it is compounded as tipon the ingredients used. First, there must be a due proportion of the ingredients. Each drug in the pharmacopeia has its special action. To combine any drug with other drugs that have slightly different action, the combination must be made with strict reference to the use for which the compound ie intended. The drugs may be well selected as to their efficacy, but the compound ENTIRELY SPOILED BY THE PROPORTION in which they are combined. It takes years and years of experience to discover this proportion. There is no law of chemistry, of pharmacy, by which the exact balance of proportion can be determined. EXPERIENCE IS THE ONLY GUIDE. In compounding a catarrh remedy Dr. Hartman has had many years’ ex- perience. In the use of the various ingredients which compose the catarrh remedy, Peruna, he has learned, little by little, how to harmonize the action of each ingredient, how to combine them into a stable compound, how to arrange them into such nice proportions as to blend the taste, the operation and the chemical peculiarities of each several ingredient in order to produce a pharma- ceutical product beyond the criticism of doctors, pharmacists or chemists. WE REPEAT, THAT AS MUCH DEPENDS ON THE WAY IN WHICH THE DRUGS ARE COMBINED AS DEPENDS UPON THE DRUGS THEM- SELVES. ‘The compound must present a stability which is not affected by changes of temperature, not affected by exposure to the air, not affected by age. It must be so combined that it will remain just the same whether used in the logging or mining camps of the northwest or the coffee plantations of the tropics. A complete list of the ingredients of Peruna would not enable any druggist or physician to reproduce Peruna. It is the-skill and sagacity by which these ingredients are brought together that give Peruna much of its peculiar claims as an efficacious catarrh remedy. However much virtue each ingredient of Peruna may possess, the value of the compound depends largely upon the manner and proportion in which they are combined. The right ingredients, put together rightly, is the only way a medical compound can be made of real value. World’s Gold Production. The world’s production of gold te still growing. In 1905 it was about $875,000,000; in 1906, about $400,000, 000. A Natural Remedy—Garfield Tea! Tt is “made of simple Herbs. Take it for consti- pation, indigestion, sick-headache: it reg- ulates ‘the liver, purifies the blood, brings Good Health. | To forgive a fault in another 1s “more sublime than to be faultless | one's self.—George Sand. | Defiance Starch—Sixteen ounces for ten cents, all other brands contaip only 12 ounces for same money. sabes | Reticeac> has been responsible for | many & icmuntable failure, ne a e rctits Canter ietariess rte fainmation,allays pals,cures wind colle." sem bottie. It's about all some people can do to keep from being done. DO YOU SMOKE A PIPE?_____ | WHAT KIND OF TOBACCO DO YOU SMOKE? IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED QBOID ““iie™ You have never gotten that solid comfort which » good «pipe smoke” should give a inan. IT IS THE ORIGINAL OF THIS STYLE TOBACCO Tt has an clegant Aroma which no other pipe tobacco possesses, and its smooth, delightiul flavor and free smoking qualities are the results of years of careful study and experimenting. Zee. SPECIAL OFFER Og? 4 Ee NON Tobacco is now KANE —_ QBOID azn Gdx < §& everywhere, and hundreds of thous- CHER” pate. ands of boxes were consumed qi (a> J, » last year, and it is our pur- WS fee, Pose to place QBOID in reach D > of every pipe smoker in this v cos try, and to that end we make the following offer: If your dealer does not ¥ handle OBO Tobacco, we will send you any size box, postage paid,” upon receipt of regular price—viz: Prices, 14 02. tin pox, 10e.; 3} oz. tin box, 20e.; 8 oz. tin box, 45e. and 16 oz. fancy tin box, We.’ Money refunded to any dissatistied purchaser. Cut out this advertisement and send with money order or stamps. Write your name and address plainly, and address to LARUS & BRO. CO., Manufacturers, Richmond, Va. W. L. DOUCLAS; $3.00 AND $3.50 SHOES «if icin #| W. L DOUGLAS $4.00: ee CANNOT BE EQUALLED AT ANY PRICE. Last ” SHOES FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRIcES:{ 1 ) Men's Shoes, 85 to $1.50. Boys’ Shoes, $3 to $1.25. 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MURRAY, Sole Prop. 803 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas Dr. A. J. Jordan, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women A Specialty 601 North Main St. New Phone 1944 Palestine Commandery is making preparations to observe Easter day with appropriate ceremonies at the A. M. E. church. See them. Vote for Fred B. Stanley for City Attorney. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Rev. J. H. Raimey preached a noble sermon Sunday morning and night; subject, "Watch," and all enjoyed his sermon. Miss Ella Wilson of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Rosa Childs. Miss Anges Lewis is able to be out again. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Raimey spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sellers. The Queen Esther Circle was royally entertained at the parsonage Friday afternoon with Mrs. W. M. Green and Mrs. Green Stephens acting as hostess. A delicious luncheon was served. Miss Elia Wilson was the kquest of Queen Esther Circle last Friday. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Sunday at the Second Baptist church at 3 o'clock, Rev. Coplin preached the annual sermon of the K. of P. He delivered an excellent and instructing discourse. Collection, $9.00. Several visiting brothers from out of town were present. town were present. At the tacky social given by the Eastern Star ladies, at the Pyramid Hall, the finest and the first the pr Hall, the first prize was awarded to Mrs. ill. Mr. Hand, an old resident of this city, is not expected to live. Garrett Banks has been confined to his bed. Welby Williams, aged 13 years, two months and 19 days, died of appendicitis 8:17 a. m., Sunday morning at the home of his parents, 911 north 4th street. Funeral was held at A. M. E. church Monday, 2 p. m. Rev. Guy officiating. He was an active member of the Sunday school and in him the church and Sunday school loses an active and useful member. enth grade. He leaves many sincere He was a bright scholar in all of his studies and won honors of the Sev- friends who extend the deepest sympa- ty to the bereaved family His casket was covered with flowers presented by Sunday school class No. 1 and friendscrescent. Sunday school classes No. 2 and 3, flowers. Sunday school class of M. E. church No. 2, flowers. Seventh grade of Fourth ward school Heart. Mrs. Cyrus Miller and Mrs. Hutch- Mrs. C. B. McCarty, flowers inson and Mrs. C. B. McCarty, flowers Misses Pearl Sawyer, Maggie Garnet, Necie Andrews and Maybell Miller, cut flowers. Mrs. Mitchell, Carter Kemp and Brown, cut flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Keller and family, flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Mac and Nila and Till Toms, flowers. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KANSAS, NEWS. The Misses Nellie and Florence Banks were shopping in Kingman last week. Mrs. John James visited Mrs. Joe Banks Wednesday, returning home the same evening. The Mercer Bros. were shelling corn on the Banks ranch last week. C. E. Floyd was in Pretty Prairie last week; also his son John. The sad news reached us a few days ago of the death of enry Allen, brother of Perry Allen. His death occurred at his home in Kansas City. Joe Banks and sons are busy this week hauling off their grain, sowing oats and getting ready for their summer's work, which is near at hand. Lewis Bank, of Kingman, visited his brother Joe Banks, a couple of days ast week. Miss Loranna Sounders and brother Ed, of Hutchinson, expect to visit the Misses and Manks Easter. Mr. Andy Johnson, of Hutchinson, died March 15th, 1907. As many people will remember, he lived in Kingman several years ago, and bore many acquaintances. He leaves a wife, alsa a mother, whose home is in Colorado, sonand two sisters, who are Mrs. Parkerson, of Hutchinson, and Mrs. Summers of Colorado; and many other friends to mourn his taking away. He was laid to rest Eatday, March the 16th. Upon thy mount the spring grasses will grow, and the flowers bloom, over thy tomb, the winds will softly blow, and the birds will sing their sad requiem for thy departed soul. The days and nights will come and go, until days and night shall be no more. The loved one will sit beside thy grave, and think of thy sweet life, tender love and pure heart, but those will not be THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT THE HUB Chas Youngh 114 N. Main : Fine Clothe Our lines this season are superb products of Amerie- ers. Nowhere is their more the rapid progress in clothe- ular fashion. You may dress as well as still remain within the boun you buy your clothes at TH Our lines this season are resplendent with the superb products of America's foremost clothes makers. Nowhere is their more convincing evidence of the rapid progress in clothes craft than at this popular fashion. You may dress as well as your best friend and still remain within the bounds of rigid economy if you buy your clothes at THE HUB The Spring season is on and we have these splendid garments ready for immediate selections The Finest Furnishings Stylish Hats and Shoes Joe Banks and son Fred sold some fat cattle and hogs last week. Vote for W. H. Kelchiner for School Board, 3rd Ward. On the eve of the election, the confidence of the friends of the Republican ticket grows greater every hour. For the past ten days there has been a noticeable change in favor of Dr. Minick and his fellow candidates. So great has been this change that the men who make it their business to lay their money on election results have governed their wagers according to it. Odds of two to one are asked by the Graham supporters and their money is taken as rapidly as it can be put up by the Minick men. Bets of $1,000 to $500, $500 to $250 and in smaller denominations that Minick will be the next mayor have been many. Bets have been made that Minick will win by more than 500 plurality. These latter are at even money. One bet of $200 was offered on those terms by a Minick man without being taken. In every instance, the supporters of the Graham ticket have demanded odds. That shows as nothing else does how the land lies. They look upon Minlck's election as practically assured. They take the short end of the bet, feeling that there is a gambler's chance that their may possibly slip under the wire a winner. If he does, they double their money and if he loses, they are out but little. Everything points to a Republican victory, the like of which never has been seen here. The Democrats, except the few so-called leaders who managed to get hold of the party organization because their leaders took no part in the work, will support Minick. They will far more than overcome the loss sustained by the defection of a few disgruntled Republicans. If you want to win, vote for Minick for mayor. John Hockett a former member of No.3 fire station, has a fine team and is kept busy working each day. This is the way to do it. Sam Isler, formerly assistant foreman at No. 3 fire barn, resigned his position a few weeks ago and is now a private citizen devoting his time to his family and other business matters. Mr. Isler was one of the original and oldest and one of the best firemen at the house and his host of friends regret very much to learn that he has resigned from the service. Mrs. S. E. Patton who has been in the hospital for treatment is now ab'e to be out and among her many friends again. Vote for Geo. F. Whittock for councilman from the First ward. 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 spongue off of other folks? 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. neim, Prop., Wichita, Kans. es For Men.: are resplendent with the a's foremost clothes mak the convincing evidence of es craft than at this pop- is your best friend and bands of rigid economy if HE HUB 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. RICHARD 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. 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 gaint. 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. COUNCILMAN THIRD WARD. 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. Mrs. Lee Anderson was a visitor in the city last week. She returned to her home in Topeka Tuesday. Vote for J. H. Rich for Councilman from the 6th ward. DEAM ABSTRACT CO. 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 United States Denository Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S Naftzger, E H. Middlesauft, O. Z. Smith. General Banking Business Tranacted CHITA NSAS Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Price, 116 East Douglas Avenue FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Peat 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. Vote for Geo. E. Harris for City Treasurer. PAGE 2 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. NO. 11 PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS J33 to 347 WEST DOUGLAS "THE COALMAN " 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 pioneers 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. CUBA 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 coun- climan Third ward. Vote for S. S. Hawks for Police Judge. 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, Oxford and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES, Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Main Vote for Richard N. Door for City Clerk. Vote for Prof. W. H. Isley for councilman Fourth ward.