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S Red Expert Cyclist to Ride Again. New York City.—Dispatches from Taylor's home in Worcester, is positively announce his return to the cycling game abroad, and that called on the 10th inst. It is fur-stated that he will ride for Robert Cole and Victor Bleyer, managers of the Veldrome in Paris. If this is credible it follows that the action night by these same managers must Taylor in 1905 will be dropped. The gentlemen named are quoted as saying that the crack rider was such a drawing card in France that they many thousands of francs through non-appearance. There will be no interest in Taylor's return to the place. He was the holder of so many words that every professional rider anxious to see whether or not he can back into his old time form again. ACE PROBLEM SOLUTION. Great Movements Under Way With Wealthy Men Behind Them —Learned Men to Deal With the Situation. Atlanta, Ga.—Two great movements going to the solution of the race problem in the South, and especially Georgia, have been launched and have gained the support of some of the most prominent men in the coun- according to a statement made be- the conference or the Atlanta Anglican Ministers' association. One the measures is being urged by Rev. in E. White, pastor of the First Epysterian church, who reported to conference that it is gaining great dray. Two of the wealthiest men in the n. Dr. White stated, "have put they have back of the movement contemplate the organization of all moral forces of the South in one at body, and the appointment of a mission composed of the best and st learned men in the South to handle the problem and deal with the nation affecting the relationship of races." the other movement is being foster- by former Gov. W. J. Northern of orgia, who has been urging in meches all over the state the estab- ment of the better relationship of traces. He contemplates the selec- tion of a state commission composed some of the best lawyers of the state pose duty it shall be to have the laws the state so revised as to do away with the present objection to the legal inner of trying and punishing per- sons charged with criminal assault and provide for the punishment of leaders and members of mobs. A SALOONLESS TOWN. Last Tuesday morning for the first time in ten years every saloon in Wichita closed their doors and began making preparations to move out. The induction of Mayor Graham into office Monday night and the injunction suit filed by the Attorney-General Saturday put the death knell to saloons in Wichita and in Kansas for a while at least. It is given out by Chief of Police Bedford Woods that the saloons are closed for keeps this time. Very nearly every building formerly occupied by a saloon, so we are informed, has been engaged by merchants for a legitimate line of business. From an outside appearance of things one cannot notice many differences, it seems the same old Wichita as of old, lively and pushing to the front. BEGINS HIS FOUR-YEAR TERM. Fred A. Bussee Formally Installed as Mayor of Chicago. Chicago, April 15.—Fred A. Bussee was formally installed as mayor of Chicago at the city council meeting on Monday night. Mr. Bussee is the first Republican mayor Chicago has chosen in ten years. Under the provisions of the new city charter he will serve four years, being the first Chicago mayor to enter upon a term of that length. Mayor Bussee appointed George M. Shippy chief of police; E. J. Brundage corporation counsel, and James Hogan fire marshal. BEAT THE SHERIFF TO IT. Little Left in Wichita of $100,000 "Booze" Stock. The Mahan Supply Company, wholesale liquor dealers of this city, beat the sheriff to it in their effort to get a stock of goods valued at $100,000 out of the jurisdiction of the state supreme court. From shortly before midnight Sunday night until Monday morning a gang of workmen succeeded in loading a large part of the stock and fixtures into six Santa Fe freight cars and get them away from the local yards. Although it is commonly reported that the goods were moved to Oklahoma City it is state on the best of authority that the goods went to Kansas City where the company will locate. When Sheriff Cogdel served the writs of injunction and prohibition ```markdown ``` there was but a small stock of goods to levy on and hold for orders of the court. The warehouse is located on sidetracks of both the Rock Island and Santa Fe roads and the company had succeeded in shipping out about fifteen cars of goods since the dry ticket was elected April 2. One saloonkeeper has moved his stock out to his farm. All other joints in Wichita have closed. THE SUITS DISMISSED. Mrs. Mason Accepts Aetraction From Mr. Harmon—The Police Matron Decided Not to Prosecute. The criminal libel cases brought by Mrs. Mason, the police matron, against The Beacon Publishing company and several citizens during the campaign will be dismissed. written by Rev. N. E. Harmon during the recent campaign, and published as campaign material. Mr. Harmon wrote his article without careful consideration, and upon his attention being called to the injustice done Mrs. Mason he instituted a thorough investigation. As a result he has made a full and fair retraction of his statements. Mrs. Mason has accepted Mr. Harmon's retraction and the cases are at an end. WAS A MOST CONSPICUOUS SUCCESS. The anniversary exercises of the Rev. Joseph Wilson, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, celebrating his anniversary as pastor at that church which was held last Sunday, was a crowning success in every particular, and most particular in a financial way. The main features of the day was the work of the two competing clubs, the Blues and the Grays. The Blues were captained by Mrs. H. F. Frazier and was known as Club "F", while the Grays were known as Club "A" and was captained by Mrs. Dora Tipps. Both clubs did heroically, they making the following financial report. Club "F" known as the Blues, with Mrs. H. F. Frazier as captain, reported $161.00, while Club "A", known as the Grays, with Mrs. Dora Tipps as captain, reported $113.00, making a total anniversary collection of $247.00, for which they are thankful. Mrs. Florence Washington, mother of Rev. S. S. Washington, has returned to her home in Kingfisher, Okla. SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. At the A. M. E. church the usual Sabbath day services will be held. In the morning at 11 o'clock Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor, will fill the pulpit and will preach from the subject "The Insinuations of Satan." At 3 p. m. the Sabbath school will be held under direction of Supt. John T. Chinneth. At 6:30 p. m. the song service or Young People's meeting, under the leadership of President Thos. Gloser. At 8 p. m., Rev. J. F. C. Taylor will again fill the pulpit and will speak from the subject "The Spiritual Voyage." Everyone is cordially invited to attend each of these services. The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias will be preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. under the auspices of Troas Lodge No. 10. Be present. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH. EXTRA. The numbers of the presiding elders committee have decided to give each an entertainment. Mrs. Willa Kennedy will begin the series with a Peanut Prize Contest at the church on Monday. April 22nd. Don't miss it. Admission. 5 cents. New Hope Baptist Church, Joseph Wilson, Jr., Minister. Divine worship at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. In the morning Pastor Wilson will discuss the theme, "The Preciousness of the Word of God." In the evening the subject will be "The Achievements of the Cross." Young-People's meeting at 7 p. m., led by Mrs. Rhoda Frazier. Sunday school at the close of the morning service in charge of Rev. Wilson. The public has a cordial welcome to worship with us. Keep in mind the big May Queen Crowning event at the A. M. E. church soon. Watch for date. NARROW ESCAPE. Beautiful New Hope Baptist church had a narrow escape from fire Thursday afternoon from an old barn near it which burned to the ground. Only after hard work was the church saved from destruction. ELECTS OFFICERS Mount Hope Tabernacle No. 3. International Order of Twelve met in their regular session Friday, April 5th, 1907. After their regular business they proceeded in eliciting their officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. May Burbridge—H. P. Mrs. N. J. Goss—V. P. Mrs. Grace Madison—C. R. Miss Luella Nickelberry—Asst. R. Mrs. Anna Baker—Treasurer. Mrs. Anna Goodal—C. Pr. Mrs. Laura Smith—Absene. Mrs. Ceana Ralston—Tyyeanus. Board of Hespers—Mrs. S. Miller, Mrs. P. Durfey, Mrs. Eliza Ralston, chairman. Cyrean Board—Mrs. J. Perry, Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mrs. C. Bluett, chairman. Tribunes—Mrs. S. Brazill, Mrs. B. Anderson, Mrs. Mary Massy, chairman. Mount Hope Tabernacle is progressing nicely and has twenty-five members in good standing. MRS. MARY BURBRIDGE, H. P. MRS. GRACE MADISON, Sec'y. The B. T. W. club met at the residence of Mrs. John Rawles. After a pleasant meeting the members enjoyed a delightful luncheon. Adjourned to meet with Miss Alice Thompson, 1102 N. Santa Fe next Thursday, April 25. Johnstons' Restaurant, 239 N. Main, is the place to get good meals. Ice cream and soda water always on hand. Lady Isabel Attends a Sale "What are you reading so attentively, Isabel?" Lady Isabel looked up absently, and smiled. "I'm only looking at this catalogue." She handed it to me across the table. "It's a sale at the Veringham's—you know, that lovely place of theirs in Sussex, and you remember poor Lord Veringham going smash the other day?" "Did he?" "Yes; he financed some company, or they unfinanced him, or something," she explained vaguely; "but, as you know, I don't understand finance, Marjorie." "Don't you?" I asked innocently. Lady Isabel laughed a little as she leant back in her chair. "Well, perhaps I do a little," she admitted, "but only my own. It's a pity they've had to sell Marsden Hall," she continued; "but he's so fearfully honest he will insist on paying off all he can; however, I daresay the things will fetch very big prices." "Are you going to the sale?" "Oh, yes," she answered, "and so are you—I want you to help me by bidding for some of the things." "But I don't want to buy anything," I protested. now, my child, the sale and big I was feeling room was grow. I was tired and by a stout lady murmured gutt ear. "The Veringham being sold, and lot 94. The sai and now and a came extremely who was sittin neger even glam told me to buy jars, three Che many pieces of marked on my to which I was to notice her, think that we amused in watched her bib ness air that su determination friends' valuai dealers. Howe a single thing appointment fi because, she t very much to g "My dear child," expostulated Lady Isabel, "you surely don't suppose all the people you see at auction sales wish to buy things; why, lots of them are trying to sell." "How sell?" I patiently awaited explanations. "Well, you see, the art of supplying is to create a demand. Now supposing you bid for things and I bid for them too, it makes other people bid as well, because people always want what other people are trying to get." "Some people," I corrected gently. "I wish you'd give up that horrid habit of arguing, Marjorie; most people do." she repeated; "and then the blinding becomes very brisk, and everybody gets awfully keen to get things away from every one else, and even dealers sometimes lose their heads a little—especially if the things are really valuable." "But supposing I bid and the thing is knocked down on me?" I said, feelingly once more inclined to argue. "Oh, that won't matter," she said airily, "because you will only bid up to the reserve—and I will mark the reserve price on the side of your catalogue. It's only decent sympathy and friendship to try and help the sale to go," said Lady Isabel. "Just think how often you and I have been to the Veringhams' parties—yes I know they were a horrid bore as a rule," she added hastily, in reply to a look, "but"—reproachfully—"surely," my dear Marjorie, it's not very much to do for a friend." "Of course it isn't," I agreed, feeling rather ashemed of myself, "and after all, as you say, if the things are really very valuable, it would be a shame to let the dealers get them too cheaply." "Yes," she agreed, "and dealers are horribly tricky, you know. I have asked a good many people to go to this sale, because if outsiders don't go, the dealers will get all the things at knock-out prices." "My dear Isabel, whatever are knock-out prices?" "Don't you even know what a knock-out is?" "No." "Why, it's like this—so many dealers combine together to buy, say, a valuable Chelsea group of figures, but one only bids, and the others refrain from bidding so as not to spoil his chance." "Oh well, that's rather nice of them." "And then," continued Lady Isabel, ignoring my comment, "they all meet afterwards, generally at the nearest public-house, where they select a chairman from among themselves, and the thing is put up again and knocked down to the highest bldder, while the surplus above what it realized in the action is divided up among the rest." I sighed. "What a very complicated world it is." "Very," said Isabel laconically; "and "Did he?" now, my child, we'll dress and go to the sale and bid." I was feeling philanthropic. The room was growing hot and stuffy, and I was tired and rather overwhelmed by a stout lady who now and again murmured guttural observations in my ear. "The Veringham drawing-room was being sold, and we had just arrived at lot 94. The sale was going very well, and now and again the bidding became extremely keen, and Lady Isabel, who was sitting almost opposite me, never even glanced my way. She had told me to buy for her two Sevres jars, three Chelsea figures, and a good many pieces of jewelry, and she had marked on my catalogue the reserve to which I was to go, but told me not to notice her, as the dealers might think that we were friends. Amused in spite of boredom, I watched her bidding with a cold business air that suggested knowledge and determination not to sacrifice her friends' valuable possessions to the dealers. However, she did not obtain a single thing, and her look of disappointment filled me with sympathy, because, she told me, she wanted so very much to get the particular things she had marked on my catalogue. She went far beyond the reserve to which she had limited me, and, bending eagerly forward, only relinquished the jewelry to a higher bid of half a sovereign. At last the sale (excepting for the rooms that she said were not worth bothering with) was over, and we were in the sweet fresh aid again. "It was a splendid sale," said Lady Isabel, "and a good deal due to me, you know. Won't the Veringhams be pleased?" "They ought to be," I said crossly, for I was very hot, and tired too. "I am sure the prices were high enough, but I'm sorry Isabel, that, after all your trouble, you did not get the things you want." "She smiled as she leant comfortably back in my brother's car. "It did seem a pity"—she paused—"but then, you see, I'll get the cheque." "The cheque," I echoed, overwhelmed by a sudden feeling of indig- "Well, My Dear Margorie, Those E: special Things, You See, Were Mine." nation; "but surely the Veringhams aren't paying you for helping them to sell their things." "My dear Marjorie," said Lady Isaabel in a horrified voice, "what put such a dreadful idea into your head?" "Well, what do you mean, then, about getting a cheque?" "Oh, well, you see," she said hurriedly, "things one doesn't want—useless wedding presents, and all that, you know—sell so much better when they are put in a sale as part of a well-known collection, and the things I marked on your catalogue—you know, the things that 'went' so very well. She hesitated, and leant forward to bow to a friend. "Well, Isabel?" "Well, my dear Marjorie, those especial thinzs, you see, were mine." ```markdown ``` NO.5 PAGE 2 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 All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wed- nesday to reach publication in the cur- rent issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. 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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. W. N. MILLER, Editor, 601 N Main, phone 2046. A special notice we give to you, 'Tis something novel, something new. We are arranging for next month, On a certain date, A festive occasion to celebrate. It will be one of beauty, grace and renown, For a Queen O May we then will crown. And the public shall have A chance, as will be seen, What fair lady shall be the chosen queen. There will be pages, maids, amidst Beautious bowers, to do honor to the queen O flowers. Further notice, through the. Search- light there will be. Keep watch. Yours truly, SHOULD COME TOGETHER. Republican Party of Sedgwick County Should Now Get Together. If we had any say in the future welfare of the Republican party of this county, we would take this opportunity to say to our party "unite—get together." It has been fully demonstrated that factions prove detrimental to party success. Much could be said as to the blame and who to blame for the scattered condition of the Republicans of Sedgwick county at this time, but it is not for us at this time or any other time to assume the responsibility to place this blame where it belongs or where we may think it belongs. That the Republican party of this city and county is scattered to the four winds, disorganized and disunited, goes without saying—and now that the whole party, faction by faction, has been thoroughly chastised, it would seem to us—if we had any say—that now is a good time to begin the work of Republican party harmony and hatchet burying. But we have not the say. PINGREE PATCHES. With the advent of spring we call the attention of our people to securing some vacant lots and raising gardens for summer use. Many have headed our advice in the past three or four years and we learn that these garden patches have proven a boon to more than one family. It is really surprising the large amount of gar- den truck that can be raised on a small piece of ground. There are many colored men with families in Wichita who could take advantage of these garden spots with profit. Hunt up a vacant lot and go to work on it at once. CLEAN YOUR YARDS AND ALLEYS. Springtime is here and every man should pride himself in having the best kept and cleanest front yard, back yard and alley in his neighborhood. It it unquestionably true that clean yards and alleys will save many a dollar in doctor bills and drug store bills, by driving away disease. Do not wait for the sanitary officer to hunt you up, which he will do, but remove all the ashes, old rubbish and refuse about your place for the sake of your own health and the health of your family. Nothing is a grander recommendation to any family than to see clean yards and alleys. Then again, look at your house and smear a little fresh paint on it to cheer it up a little. If you own the property it will enhance the value—if you are renting, insist on your landlord having your house painted. These are a few timely suggestions good for any man or race of men. It is the key to good health. The Searchlight is still plodding along, doing all the good it can, to as many people as it can, in as many places as it can, and in as many ways as it can. We do not claim to be the best—simply prove ourselves as good as the best. We are not without error, but simply stand ready to correct any error made. We are not perfect, but are striving each day to keep in sight of perfection. If you are not one of our readers we would like for you to be. Send in your subscription today. It is only $1.00 for a year. NO FRUIT THIS YEAR. Those who are authority on fruit raising in Kansas are agreed that the cold weather and heavy frosts of the past few days have completely killed all the fruit in the affected section and that Kansas is to witness this year a fruit famine. GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS. W. A. Bettis, who for the past two years was desk clerk at the police station under the Finlay Ross administration, upon retiring at the close of former Mayor Ross's term, was presented with a most commendable recommendation by both Mayor Ross and Chief of Police Cubbon. These letters are such as any man may well feel proud and bespeaks of the faithfulness of Mr. Bettis during his term of office. MUCH SUCCESS. Wichita, Kan., April 16, 1907. To the Searchlight: On behalf of the Southwestern District Baptist Association, we are glad to say, God is blessing our work and the churches of the district are at the present time waving their banners high. Revivals have already been started in many of the churches and will continue until every church shall have waged a mighty war against sin and satan. The 2nd Baptist church of Wellington opened the battle and several souls were saved and under its pastor, Rev. S. S. Bandy, we feel and believe that this people will wax stronger in the work of the Master. Every pastor, officer and member of this association is earnestly requested to pray and do all they can to help build up the cause of our God and His Christ. We want transgressors taught the ways of righteousness and sinners converted unto Him. This can and will be done by our leaders preaching the things that becometh sound doctrine and then live it. We have at this writing a call to the pastor of the Second Baptist church of Pratt, Kansas. We are, indeed, proud of the honor given us by these worthy people and will give them our answer in the near future. Our beloved Moderator, Rev. W. H. Denton, together with every pastor and interested members of the fold are bestirring themselves manfully to make this the year of jubilee. Brethren, we must rescue the perishing, tell them that Jesus is Mighty to save. Shall we go forth with clean hands and pure motives? I say, yes. Ring up the portals of Glory by faith and its host up there will answer, yes, yes, yes, and ten thousand times yes, yes, yes. We are yours in the work, REV. WM. TURNER, Pres. Ministers and Deacons Union, S'. W. B. D. Association, 717 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends who contributed so generously and assisted us in making our anniversary day such a grand success. We have only the most tender and appreciating thoughts for each. REV. JOSEPH WILSON. JOHN E. LEWIS. Sec. MRS. H. F. FRAZIER. Capt. B'ues. MRS. DORA TIPPS. Capt. Grays. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601. North Main Street. KEEP YOUR EYE great May Queen Craw the A. M. E. church. found in another co your choice. Who w Rev. Wm. Turner s What do you owe the Searchlight??? Pay up!!! Pay up! Pay up!! Office 601 N. Main street. Miss Bessie Duval, a student of Western University, was summoned home on account of the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Youngblood, who is quite ill at her home. The colored men of the Eighth Congressional district will organize in the near future for the purpose of promoting their interests in the district. At the present time there is not a colored man who holds any kind of a position at the hands of the Federal government, whose home is in the Eighth Congressional district, notwithstanding the fact that the voting strength of the colored men of the Eighth district is the second largest of any Congressional district in Kansas. This should and ought to be changed. NOTICE TABORS. We respectfully ask the Tabernacles and Temples that have not paid their subscription to the Searchlight to do so at once. Send your one dollar in and get a receipt. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Wm. Batts was appointed janitor of the City Building by Mayor Graham at the meeting of the council on Monday night and the appointment was at once confirmed. We are, indeed, glad to see Mr. Batts succeed. Like the aftermath of every campaign, there will be many sore spots on aspirants for political preferment at the hands of the new administration. The only consolation is, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." The Anniversary Exercises at New Hope Baptist church last Sunday were well attended and were a grand success. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and sister. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. MOLLIE JACKSON, CHAS. SHOOTS. A PERSONAL VISIT. The editor of the Searchlight will begin in the next few days a personal visitation for the purpose of collecting among the large list of readers of the Searchlight in Wichita. Look for us at any time. We will make your house a call whether you owe us anything or not and should you owe us anything please be prepared to pay something. It is our desire to meet as many of our patrons at their homes face to face. Remember this and keep prepared for us at almost any date. Light Weight FOR MEN A Women's Pure White Swiss necks, Extra value at Women's White Lislie Vest Saturday, Boys' Union Suits, cream b ola. Long or short sleeve Boys' Balbriggan Vests and Men's Light Weight Egyptian Ribbed Union Suits. All sizes. Per Suit ..... $1 50 Men's Fine White French Balbriggan Shirts and drawers. Per garment ..... 50c Men's Night Shirts of good bleached muslin, French neck [without collars], all sizes ..... 50c Boston Store 103.105 107 103 E. DOUCLAS AVL WALLEMSTEIN & COX KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN for the great May Queen Crowning Contest at the A. M. E. church. The date will be found in another column. Vote for your choice. Who will be the winner? Rev. Wm. Turner spent a very pleasant week in Pratt where the church has extended to him a call to the pastorate of their church. We wish him God speed and much success in his ministerial duties. J. W. Newlin has sold his blacksmith shop in Maize, Kansas, and with his family will move to Wichita soon, where they will make their future home. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. church, returned Thursday night from Colorado Springs, Colo.. where he spent a week visiting with his family and friends. He reports having had a very pleasant trip and returns to his work feeling much refreshed. J. W. Owens, Shoe Repairing WORK BONE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. Who is "The Greatest Preacher Who Ever Came to Wichita?" Just think WHO. New Orleans, La., was visited by a severe tornado Tuesday. If many other of these Southern Negro hating hell-holes could be brushed, it might be a good thing for the whole country. Johnston's Restaurant 339 North Main Street Meals 15c to 25cts. Hot or Cold Lunch —At All Hours— ICE CREAM SODA POP always on ice SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25c. Mrs. G. W. hite and Mrs. S. W. Flemings entertained the ladies of the G. L. A. club at the home of Mrs. White on Tuesday afternoon in a most pleasant manner. The guest of honor was Madam Etta Lee Schaffer of Kansas City, the noted soloist. An elegant repast was served and a delightful time was spent by those present. Mrs. Eliza Webb of Leavenworth, Kan., arrived in the city Thursday to spend a week visiting with her niece, Miss Mabelle A. Taylor, pharmacist at Olden's Drug Store. Dr. A. J. Jordan has returned from a recent trip to Oklahoma. 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By Toning up the Blood and Nerves Patient Recovered Weight, Strength and Good Spirits. When the nervous system is broken down from overwork, or whatever cause, life loses its joys. Not only is the nervous victim a sufferer himself but he is usually a trial to the whole family. Nervous breakdown is often gradual, appearing at first to be merely an unusual freetress. Dr. Williams' Pink pills tone up the nerves in the most direct way and not only cure minor troubles but serious disorders as well. Mr. W. W. Munroe, of 16 Hazel Park, Everett, Mass., says: "About four years ago this September I became all run down from overwork and from confinement to work during warm weather. For two months I grew steadily worse. I lost in weight and strength and had no appetite. My memory failed me quite rapidly and I became in a very low state, both physically and mentally. I took no interest in life, neither in business nor recreation. In my position, as foreman in a large manufacturing chemist's establishment in Boston, a good memory is absolutely essential to success because of the immense amount of detail that must be carried in the head. "I grew very despairing, could not bear to have people meet me and my friends remarked on my condition. About the middle of December a friend told me one day that he had tried Dr. Williams' pills. I found them reliable. I commenced taking them and at the end of two weeks the change for the better was remarked by friends. I continued using the pills until I was strongly recovered. I regard them as a fine remedy and make this statement voluntarily in gratitude for the benefit I received from them." These pills actually make new blood and have cured such diseases as rheumatism, nervous and general debility, indigestion, nervous headache, neuralgia and even partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia. As a tonic for the blood and nerves they are unequalled. If you are a sufferer from any disorder of the blood and nerves write for proof of what Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have accomplished in cases similar to yours. Every testimonial used by this company is carefully investigated before being published and is authentic: Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all drugstores, or direct by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. Soldiering in China Corporal Frank Hayden, of the army recruiting station, who spent a year of army service in China, says it is a good country to "soldier" in. "The worst thing about China and the islands," he said, "is that there's no one to associate with except the natives. Otherwise they're good places, China especially, to do military service. Food of good quality is very cheap. We could buy 175 eggs there for 50 cents American money or one dollar 'Mex.' Ten cents would buy a fine fat chicken and 60 cents a good sheep. The Chinese are good cooks and we could employ one for a very little money over his board."—Kansas City Times. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Our distinctions do not lie in the places which we occupy, but in the grace and dignity with which we fill them.—Emerson. RHEUMATISM AND NEURALGIA ST. JACOBS OIL The Proved Remedy For Over 50 Years. Price 25c and 50c SIGK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Dizziness from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE. CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, . . . KAN8AS. This Noisy World. "They that govern the most," salth John Selden, following Marcus Aurelius, "make the least noise." Perhaps we may say to our legislators, they that govern best permit the least of unneccessary noise. There has been some official response to the demands of wakeful citizens and their physicians that night in the cities should be less racked by the din of whistles and bells. A few cities have suppressed chimes and engine whistles during the night-watches. In Massachusetts the railroad commissioners have forbidden whistling at certain railroad crossings over a large part of the state. The efforts of Mrs. Isaac Rice to muffle the voices of the tugboats have borne some fruit of silence. She is at the head of a "Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise." Largely in response to the demands of this society, congress has recently empowered the board of supervising inspectors of the steamboat inspection service to establish regulations governing the use of whistles as signals by steam vessels and prohibiting useless and unnecessary whistling. The board has already forbidden unnecessary whistling in certain harbors, and is considering the possibility of substituting melodious whistles for such as torture the ear. Various bills to suppress noise have been presented in state legislatures and city councils, but legislating has not gone far, says Youth's Companion. It will take time for the idea to spread. Anyone who can understand why tan-bark is laid on the street near a house where a person lies ill, may in time learn that even when we are apparently in good health we may suffer grievously from noise. The Woods In Old Violins. The old masters used such care in the selection of the woods for their instruments that, having found a piece of wood of proper fiber and vibrational powers, they treasured every fragment, no matter how small; and, rather than waste even a particle of such a strip, they frequently constructed the backs and bellies of patches so delicately put together that "the seams are only discoverable by microscope, so perfect is the cabinet work." It was ever the aim of the old masters to "marry" the back of hard sycamore, which produces the quick vibrations, and the belly of soft wood, producing the slower sound waves, in such a manner as to give the mellow but reedy timbre of the perfect instrument. Anatomically, a violin made by an old master is a miracle of construction, remarks Elizabeth Mitchell Stephenson, in Circle Magazine; it can be taken to pieces, patched, put together, repaired indefinitely, and is almost indestructible. Repairing has been the means of exposing many clever forgeries. The inside of a violin made by Stradivari, Guarnerius, or other old master is as perfectly finished as the outside, and the clumsy interior work of a forgery betrays an imitation at once. Ladies who wear aligrette plumes or other feathered adornments would do well to ascertain whether such practices are contrary to law. Some states forbid the killing of birds or the use of plumage in the manner suggested. One of these states is Louisiana, and a stern judge down that way has just imposed on a New Orleans merchant a sentence of $50 fine or 60 days' imprisonment for selling plumes. Of course, the southern judge was too gallant to make a first example of ladies who bought the feathers, but he warns them that the practice is illegal. And doubtless the tenderhearted portion of humanity will now be prompt to suppress a custom which has been judicially pronounced in humane Gifts to education continue on an impressive scale. The trustees of Teachers' college, a training school connected with Columbia university, announce the completion of a fund of $1,000,000 as an endowment fund, together with a donation of $400,000 for the erection of a building and equipment. In fact, the endowment has reached $1,073,000 through the gift of various amounts aggregating $500,000. The work of the universities, colleges and technical schools is on a constantly expanding scale, but American generosity stands ready to meet all financial demands. Richard Bartholdt, congressman from Missouri, is one of the few men who already have bronze tablets erected to their memory. The house in which he was born in Germany is marked with a tablet showing the interesting events in the life of the doctor, together with a statement to the effect that he went to America and there became famous, becoming a member of the national law-making body, and a prominent figure in the world-wide movement looking toward disarmament and universal peace. THOUGHT HIM A LUNATIC. Man's Queer Jumble of Words War ranted the Inference. Prof. William Lyon Phelps of Yale recently told this story at New Haven's chamber of commerce banquet: A hard drinker was told by his doctor that he could be cured if every time he felt that he must have a drink he would immediately take something to eat instead. The man followed the advice and was cured, but the habit of asking for food had become so fixed with him that once he was nearly locked up as a lunatic. He was stopping at a hotel, and hearing a great commotion in the room next to his, he peeped over the transom to see what the matter was. He saw, and rushed madly down to the office and shouted to the clerk: "The man in 153 has shot himself! Ham and egg sandwich, please!"—Lippincott's. SPLENDID APRIL TONIC. Easily Prepared at Home and Harm- less to Use. This is known as "Blood-Cleaning Time," especially among the older folks, who always take something during this month to clean the blood of impurities and build it up. The following is the recipe as given by a well-known authority, and anyone can prepare it at home: Fluid Extract Dandelion one-half ounce, Compound Kargon one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Get these simple ingredients from any good pharmacy and mix by shaking well in a bottle. The dose is one teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. Everybody should take something to help the blood, which becomes impoverished and almost sour after the winter season, especially those who are subject to Rheumatism, Catarrh, Kidney and Bladder trouble. It is said that one week's use of this mixture will clear the skin of sores, pimples or bolls. This is sound, healthy advice, which will be appreciated by many readers. Encourage Saving. The wise father and mother will never discourage the fancies of their children for accumulating things. It is a natural instinct, inborn in the most of people, and given a little thought and care by the older heads may be turned to good account. If the child begins to collect "pretty" pebbles or shells at the seashore don't throw them out—but let them form the basis of a little geological collection, and with proper guidance the youngster will soon be looking upon "sticks and stones" with an interested and educated eye. Town Belle Criticised. A town belle got off the train at a small town between Atchison and Topeka last night, says Ed Howe. She shook hands with her left hand, wore a larger hat than the girls who met her, wore pretty loud clothes, chewed gum and when she hit the cinder platform of her home town a lot of people grinned at her and said: "Hello, there." This town belle was not bad looking, but she couldn't keep her mouth closed even when she was not talking—Kansas City Journal. Calls for Interpreter. A trading firm at Peking has received the following communication. "Dear Sir—The Chinese calendar in your company is glance in looking, to be sure surpassing all the others; and also it is gigantic beyond example in connexion with its fine spectacle, while I look at it. I shall be very much obliged, if you will kindly give me some pieces, as I have great deal of interest of it."—London Daily Mail. ROMANTIC DEVONSHIRE. The Land Made Famous by Philpotts' Novels. Philpott has made us familiar with romantic Devonshire, in his fascinating novels, "The River," "Children of the Mist," etc. The characters are very human; the people there drink coffee with the same results as elsewhere. A writer at Rock House, Orchard Hill, Bideford, North Devon, states: "For 30 years I drank coffee for breakfast and dinner but some 5 years ago I found that it was producing indigestion and heart-burn, and was making me restless at night. These symptoms were followed by brain fag and a sluggish mental condition. "When I realized this, I made up my mind to quit drinking coffee and having read of Postm, I concluded to try it. I had it carefully made, according to directions, and found to my agreeable surprise at the end of a week, that I no longer suffered from either indigestion, heart-burn, or brain fag, and that I could drink it at night and secure restful and refreshing sleep. "Since that time we have entirely discontinued the use of the old kind of coffee, growing fonder and fonder of Postm as time goes on. My digestive organs certainly do their work much better now than before, a result due to Postm Food Food, I am satisfied. "As a table beverage we find (for all the members of my family use it) that when properly made it is most refreshing and agreeable, of delicious flavor and aroma. Vigilance is, however, necessary to secure this, for unless the servants are watched they are likely to neglect the thorough boiling which it must have in order to extract the goodness from the cereal." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a reason The General Condemnation of So-Called Patent or Secret Medicines of an injurious character, which indulge in extravagant and unfounded pretensions to cure all manner of ills, and the have established more clearly than could have been accomplished in any other way The Value and Importance of Ethical Remedies. Remedies which physicians sanction for family use, as they act most beneficially and are gentle yet prompt in effect, and called ethical, because they are of Known Excellence and Quality and of Known Component Parts. To gain the full confidence of the Well-Informed of the world and the approval of the most eminent physicians, it is essential that the component parts be known to and approved by them, and, therefore, the California Fig Syrup Company has published for many years past in its advertisements and upon every package a full statement thereof. The perfect purity and uniformity of product which they demand in a laxative remedy of an ethical character are assured by the California Fig Syrup Company's original method of manufacture, known to the Company only. There are other ethical remedies approved by physicians, but the product of the California Fig Syrup Company possesses the advantage over all other family laxatives that it cleanses, sweetens and relieves the internal organs on which it acts, without disturbing the natural functions or any debilitating after effects and without having to increase the quantity from time to time. This valuable remedy has been long and favorably known under the name of Syrup of Figs, and has attained to world-wide acceptance as the most excellent of family laxatives, and as its pure laxative principles, obtained from Senna, are well known to physicians and the Well-Informed of the world to be the best of natural laxatives, we have adopted the more elaborate name of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as more fully descriptive of the remedy, but doubtlessly it will always be called for by the shorter name of Syrup of Figs; and to get its beneficial effects, always note, when purchasing, the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co. plainly printed on the front of every package, whether you simply call for Syrup of Figs, or by the full name, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is the one laxative remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company, and the same heretofore known by the name, Syrup of Figs, which has given satisfaction to millions. The genuine is for sale by all leading druggists throughout the United States in original packages of one size only, the regular price of which is fifty cents per bottle. Every bottle is sold under the general guarantee of the Company, filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, D. G, the remedy is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. ANOTHER WESTERN CANADA RECORD. The Way In Which a Swan River Farmer Became Wealthy. Swan River, Manitoba, Nov. 21, 1906. Two weeks ago we gave an account of the prosperity of a farmer in Western Canada, and this week we reproduce another. "I have been asked regarding this year's work on my farm, and I herewith willingly submit the following statement: "Three years ago I purchased an improved farm of 186 acres on Section 9, Township 36, Range 27 west of the First Meridian—two miles from the town of Swan River. I plowed and cropped 122½ acres of land during this year (1906), 80 acres in wheat, 30 acres in oats, and 12½ acres in barley. "The cost of putting in and taking off this crop this season is as follows: Cash paid for blue stone...$ 1.50 Cash paid for binder twine...30.00 Cash paid for hired help...125.00 Cash paid for threshing...175.00" Total ..... $ 340.00 "Receipts for the year as follows— 80 acres of wheat (yielded 30 bushels per acre)—Total...2,400 bu. 30 acres of oats (yielded 46 bushels per acre)—Total...1,200 " 1 stack of oats in sheaf..... 200 " 12½ acres barley (48 bu. per acre)..... 600 " Crop potatoes..... 300 " Hay, tons..... 15 Sold. 1,168 bu. wheat at 62c.....$ 724.16 1,232 bu. wheat in granary at 62c..... 763.84 300 bu. barley at 35c..... 105.00 300 bu. barley in granary at 35c..... 105.00 1,200 bu. oats in granary at 25c..... 300.00 100 bu. potatoes at 30c..... 30.00 200 bu. potatoes in root house at 30c..... 60.00 1 stack of oats in sheaf for feed..... 50.00 15 tons of hay at $3.00..... 45.00 Garden roots and vegetables..... 30.00 Total.....$2,213.00 Cost of above, besides my own labor..... 340.50 Balance ..... $1,872.50 I have in all, 125 acres ready for crop next year, including 10 acres cleared and broken this season. Total Assets. 186 acres land, with house, stable and outbuildings, etc. ..... $5,000.00 Implements ..... 500.00 4 head of horses, and harness ..... 800.00 15 head of cattle ..... 375.00 20 pigs ..... 200.00 Receipts of this season's crop ..... 1,872.00 Total ..... $8,747.50 Liabilities are ..... 1,000.00 Total assets ..... $7,747.50 I have made the above amount by farming in Manitoba. I think it has paid. This is my standing to-day. I am a single man, a Canadian, and 26 years of age. For particulars how to secure low railway rates to the free homesteads of Western Canada apply to any Canadian Government agent. It is curious that actors "who lose their heads" don't advertise for them. The General of an injurious character National Le Carnets can be colored on the floor with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Ask your druggist. 10c per package. It's easy to laugh at misfortune when it visits the other fellow. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Made of extra quality tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Blessed is the man who has found his work; let him ask no other bless- ness. Know thy work and do it; and work at it like Hercules. One monster there is in the world—the idle man—Carlyle. 900 DROPS CASTORIA ALCOHOL 3 PER CENT. AVegetable 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. Recipe of Old Biscuit POTTER Pumpkin Seed + Alice Sauce + Beech Salts + Aquia Steel + Poppy Seed + Beech Salts + Wheat Seed + Corned Sugar + Windmill Furrier. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Charles H. Hutcher NEW YORK. At 6 months old 35 Doses - 35 CENTS Guaranteed under the Food and Exact Copy of Wrapper. W. L. DOU $3.00 AND $3.50 SH W. L. DOUGLAS $4.00 CLT EDGE SHOES CANNOT BE SHOES FOR EVERYBODY Shoes, $4 to $1.50. Body Shoes, Shoes, $4 to $1.50. Misses' & Children' W. L. Douglas shoes are recognized by e to be the best in style, fit and wear product part of the shoe and every detail of the m and watched over by skilled shoesminder time or cost. If I could take you into Brockton, Mass, and show you how infant shoes wear longer, and are of greater value than W. L. Douglas name and price is stamped on the press and interior shoes. Taken on Sunday Fast Color Envelope used exclusively. Catalog number 900 DROPS CASTORIA COHOL 3 PER CENT. Vegetable Preparation for As- sistating the Food and Regula- tive the Stomacis and Bowels of FANTS CHILDREN Promotes Digestion. Cheerful and Rest. Contains neither um, Morphine nor Mineral. AT NARCOTIC. Old of Old Dusk/NAVELPUTHER Pumpkin Seed - Milk Squash + Melon Salt - Ginger Salt - Cupcainit - Hill Arnold Soda + Worm Seed - Dried Sugar - Wingnut Furrier. Perfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Cowdvils, Feverish and LOSS OF SLEEP. Simile Signature of Custis Furrier. NEW YORK. At 6 months old DOSES - 35 CENTS anteed under the Food and copy of Wrapper. CASTOR For Infants and The Kind You Always B Bears the Signature of For Thirty CASTOR THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NE L. DOUGLAS ND $3.50 SHOES BEST IN THE WORLD 0.00 GILT EDGE. SHOES CANNOT BE EQUALLY AT ANY PRICE. FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRICES: $5 to $1.50. Boys' Shoes, $3 to $1.25. Women's $5.00. Misses & Children's Shoes, $2.25 to $1.00. Shoes are recognized by expert judges of footwear, style, fit and wear produced in this country. Each and every detail of the making is looked after by skilled showmanship, without regard to if I could take you into my large factories at ard, and show you how carefully W. L. Douglas you would then understand why they hold their sh are of greater value than any other makes. name and price is stamped on the bottom, which protects the wear and is used exclusively. Catalog mailed free. W. L. DOUGLAS, B 900 DROPS CASTORIA ALCOHOL 3 PER CENT. 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. Recipe of Old Bee-Swollen Pitcher Pumpkin Seed - Alicia Seam - Inchelle Salts - Anise Seed + Propagant - Dill Vermouth Salts + Worm Seed + Clorid Sugar - Wintergreen Flurry. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diatriac Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and Loss of SEEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Char H. Flitcher. NEW YORK. At 6 months old 35 Doses - 35 CENTS Guaranteed under the Food and Wrapper. Exact Copy of Wrapper. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Char H. Flitcher. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.00 AND $3.50 SHOES BEST IN THE WORLD W. L. DOUGLAS $4.00 GLT EDGE SHOES CANNOT BE EQUALED AT ANY PRICE. SHOES FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRICES: Shoes, 4 to $1.50. Misses & Children's shoes, $2.25 to $1.00. W. L. Douglas shoes are recognized by expert judges of footwear to be the best in style, fit and wear produced in this country. Each part of the shoe and every detail of the making is looked after and watched over by skilled shoesmasters, without regard to time or cost. If I could take you into my large factories at any time, I would be able to see all of the shoes are made, you would then understand why they hold their wear longer, and are of greater value than any other makes. W. L. Douglas name and price is stamped on the bottom, which protects the wearer against high prices and interior shoes. Take No Submit. Sold by the best shop dealers everywhere. Fast Color Lycetin and exclusively. Catalog marked free. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. 34 YEARS SELLING DIRECT Our vehicles and harness have been sold direct from our factory to user for a third of a century. We ship for examination and approval and guarantee safe delivery. You are out nothing if not satisfied as to style, quality and price. We Are the largest Manufacturers In The World selling to the consumer exclusively. We make 200 styles of Vehicles, 65 styles of Harness. Send for large, free catalogue. No. 3833. Light Canopy Price com. Elkart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co., No. 656. Compliment Top Bargain Price com. Elkart, Indiana. Station of So-Called Patex Medicines in extravagant and unfounded pretens- sion of ills, and the Rejected to Restrict Their Sale I have been accomplished in any other Advance of Ethical Remedies. For family use, as they act most beneficially ethical, because they are of and of Known Component Parts. Well-Informed of the world and the appro- val that the component parts be known to Senna Fig Syrup Company has published for a very package a full statement thereof. The they demand in a laxative remedy of an et- syrup Company's original method of manufac- turing and favorably known under the name world-wide acceptance as the most excellent principles, obtained from Senna, are named of the world to be the best of na- borate name of Syrup of Figs and Elixir remedy, but doubtlessly it will always up of Figs; and to get its beneficial ef- fect of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co. package, whether you simply call for S Figs and Elixir of Senna, as Syrup of remedy manufactured by the California known by the name, Syrup of Figs, w genuine is for sale by all leading drug packages of one size only, the regular general guarantee of the Company, filed with D. G. the remedy is not adulterated or and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. FIG SYRUP CO. San Francisco, Cal. Condemnation of Soil for Secret Medicines which indulge in extravagant and to cure all manner of ills, and the Exislation Enacted to Restrict early than could have been accomplished and Importance of Ethical Musicians sanction for family use, as they effect, and called ethical, because they are Quality and of Known Good confidence of the Well-Informed of the means, it is essential that the component before, the California Fig Syrup Company'sents and upon every package a full state of product which they demand in a lax California Fig Syrup Company's origin. ethical remedies approved by physic company possesses the advantage over and relieves the internal organs of reactions or any debilitating after effect time to time. body has been long and favorably known attained to world-wide acceptance of its pure laxative principles, obtain the Well-Informed of the world and the more elaborate name of Syrup descriptive of the remedy, but doulor name of Syrup of Figs; and to bring, the full name of the Company—not of every package, whether you name, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of the one laxative remedy manufactured same heretofore known by the name millions. The genuine is for sales under the general guarantee of the Great Washington, D. G., the remedy of the Food and Drugs Act, June ORNIA FIG SYR San Francisco, Cal. U. S. A. London, England. , England. --- No. 833. Light Canopy Top Trap. Price com- plete, $78.00. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh. F. J. CHENY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersider, and believe it perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out your mission to his firm. DIDING KIANN & MAYN. Wholesale Drugs, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh cancer and mucous surfaces of the directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the moniliasis sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all drugs. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation Some people climb to the top for the purpose of looking down on their neighbors. W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 16, 1907. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chat. H. Hutchens. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTURY COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. Called Patent unfounded pretensions Their Sale published in any other way Remedies. act most beneficially and are of Component Parts. world and the approval of that parts be known to and any has published for many statement thereof. The per- titive remedy of an ethical method of manufacture, ians, but the product of all other family laxatives in which it acts, without s and without having to own under the name of as the most excellent of ed from Senna, are well to be the best of natural up of Figs and Elixir of tlessly it will always be get its beneficial effects, California Fig Syrup Co.— simply call for Syrup Senna, as Syrup of Figs by the California Fig one, Syrup of Figs, which by all leading druggists are only, the regular price Company, filed with the is not adulterated or mis- 30th, 1906. UP CO. New York, N. Y. S OLD S! s. ear ach their shape, fit better, A SOCIAL LEADER OF KANSAS CITY Attributes Her Excellent Health to Lacene, S & ‘ a [ +. Ww . = Ww bog A BO YY ——— wy PC cae ahi eel Pescara AVE st. Kansas City, Mo:, member of the National Aunuity Association, writes: “My health wasexcellent until about a year ago, when [had a complete col- lapse from’ overdoing socially. not get- ting the proper rest, and too many late guppers, Myr stomach was in a dread: fui condition, and my merves all un- strung. * Twas advised by a friend to try Pe- rona, and eventually I bought a bottle. I took it and then another, and kept using it for three months. “At the end of that time my health was restored, my nerves no longer troubled ane, and I felt myself, onee more and able to assume my_ social Potion. Teertainty feel that Peruna Is deserving of praise.”” There are many reasons why society women break down; why their nervous systems fail, why they have systemic or pelvic catarth. Indeed, they are espe- cially liable to these ailments. No won- der they require the protection of Peru- na. Itis their shield and safeguard. Aiuti Bios. ial tear eae: ‘Yale university is free from debt, and has a balance of $62,000, after paying a floating debt of $450,804. ‘The university has recently invested more than $1,000,000 in New York real estate, producing 4% per cent., and has bond investments worth $4307, 971.75 and stocks worth $500,482.32, At least a quarter million more could be realized on the bonds and stocks. The treasurer, Mr. Lee McClung, an- nounces that the funds of the univer. sity reach $§.204.49245. ~ For constipation, biliousness, liver dis turbances, and diseases resulting from im- pure blood, take Nature's remedy, Gar field Tea. ‘It is made wholly of health: giving hierbs. T have lived to know that the great secret of human happiness is this: Never suffer your energies to stag: ate—Dr. Adam Clarke. SS, jeg Pau ey g yr Z KIDNEY Z 4 Ss. Ke PILLS Et Ra sae RSS 1S SP ete ee ey REP a 8 “NO. | HARD” WHEAT LVL IO I | iicten. Aree Pree ce esas ice CAA 5 ret the present year « ee eet. roe New Wheat Growing Territory J. S. CRAWFORD, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. ‘You can identify Alabastine by P the trade mark, but you can’t fully appreciate all the veasons why you should identify it unless you Write today for booklet and full invormation about Row yom can ako Four home more, beaulial at ide Expense by wang it ‘Ainbastine fsa sanitary wall cover. sng that ‘necnres ity "wondortal Tenuta in a wonderfully @lmplo wary The Alcbastie Con, em qocmuteiie aye, Grad [popes aad Site Now Yor Ong. Premera] a: a r Perea A A ea Ou XL Wi a ES ae Be gmeveaniss) Hlompson's Eye Water a NOT i AREA GREATER THAN SUPPOSED Heavy Shocks Continue on West Coast — Many Towns Are Wiped Out — Great Waves Partly Sub- merged Towns. Mexico City, April 17.—The latest reports from various points in south- ern Mexico give 38 as the number Killed in the recent earthquake, and 93 as the numberof injured When complete reports are obtained it is expected the casualties will be greatly augmented, Chilpancingo, with incomplete re- ports, shows 12 persons dead and 30 wounded. Chilapa reports 14 dead and 39 wounded. Tixtla reports 12 dead and 24 wounded, ‘ Heavy earthquake shocks _ con- tinued on the west coast until 4 o'clock this morning. Late news from the earthquake area shows that the devastation wrought was greater than at first supposed. Be- sides the destruction of Chilpancin- go and Chilapa, it'is now said that Tixtla also was: leveled. Messeng- ers reaching Chilpancingo say the towns of Ayutla and Ometepec have been wiped out. The population of Ayutla is small and it is thought the loss of life ‘there wii! be insignificant. Omete- ‘pee is a town of about 4,000 inhabi- tants and the loss of life probably ig large. Tiapa, near the border line of the state of Oaxaca, Is also ‘reported to be wiped out. A report from Chilyeinro says the whole of ‘the west from Aculpo south to Sa- lina Cruz, has beed badly damaged. The damaved places are remote and news from the stricken district consequently is incomplete. Oniy one wire is working to Chilpancingo. Through the courtesy of the Federal Telegraph Company. the Associated Press was given this wire at noon while it was working through to Chilpancingo. The operator at Chil- pancingo declared that up to that time he knew nothing of the number of dead beyond the fact that he had seen about a dozen dead bodies and knew of about thirty wounded, A dispateh to El Pais, the organ of the Catholic church here, from the bishop at Chalapa, confirms the report of the total destruction wrought in that neighborhood. Four- teen are reported to have been kili- ed in one house and the number of wounded is given at 30. In Tixtla it is reported that 12 dead bodies have been taken from the ruins and that twice that num- ber of wounded are being cared for. ‘The operatgr ut Chilpancingo re: ports that thé state government has provided tents for the homeless people, Up to 4 o'clock this morn- ing the shocks continued with more or less severity in the vicinity of Chilpancingo, destroying some of the most important buildings. The hospitals, schools and the jail are in ruins. The prisoners from the jail were placed under guard by the ruraies. Up to this time the total number of deaths reported is 88 and the wounded 98. However. in view of later reports, it {s thought . these figures will fall far short of the real number of fatalities. It is reported that Culnco is part- ly submerged by great waves. On the night of the first shock the har- bor took on the appearance of a ty- phoon-swept ocean. Just how much of the port has been submerged is not known. A vagie message says that “‘the houses as far as the church are under water.” A num- ber of ships were in the harbor at the time, but it is said all escaped. Reach Freezing Point. Chickasha, I, T., April 17. — The temperature ig two degrees above the freezing point tonight. A cold raw wind is blowing from the east and the sky has the appearance of snow. If it clears there will un- doubtedly be a freeze which will Kill the fruit that has come through in fine shape until now. The farm- ers are hdping that a Ught freeze will come and kill the green bugs. ‘Topeka, Kan., April 17.—A_ whirl- ing blinding snow storm is prevaii- ing over this section with prospects of ceasing during the day. The gov- ernment bureau reports a_ tempera- ture of 36 degrees at 7 o'clock and growing colder each hour. The pre- diction is for a freeze over central Kansas tonight. Kansas City, April 17.—There was a light sprinkle of snow here this morning with the temperature at 38. Freezing weather is predicted for to- night. Salina. Kan., April 17, — A light snow fell here this morning ac: companied by a cold raw wind. ‘Ashland, Wis. Apri 17.—The bliz- zara’ still continues and the snow ts delaying trains. February weather mnd almost continuous snow has pre- yailed the past week. BIT AT GOOD SECURITY. « Blackwell, Okia.. April 17. — A couple of merchants here were fleeced out of a few dollars on worthless checks Saturday night. A stranger represented that he had bought a farm near Blackwell and wanted only a few dollars to — tide him over Sunday until, the bank opened Monday. He would present a check for ten dollars and ask for ‘only three dollars, leaving the seven Gollars in reserve.« The fellow dis- appeared that night. A similar scheme was worked at Enid a short darian gah Your ‘Weakness Mrs. Annie Hutton, of Goltry, Okla., writes: “I suffered greatly with jssalmost surely die to some trouble of Mewonranly or itcme as at eee Nase weak could bendy stand. 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My left leg swelled un- til it was 34 inches around, and the doctor tapped it nigyt and morning until I could no longer stand it, and then he advised amputation, I re- fused, and began using Doan’s Kidney Pipi’ The awelling subsided gradu alfy, the urine became natural, and all my pains and aches disappeared. I haye been well now for nine years since using Doan’s Kidney Pills. For sale by all dealers: 50 cents a Box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥. Dike at Glaiiarn Akanhinnes: It is estimated by the department of agriculture that last year's crop was produced and gathered at a say- ing of $685,000,000 over what would have been the cost of raising an equal crop 50 years ago. ‘This saving was accomplished by the use of mode... (eficultural implemente—Farm ‘Ma- inery. BABY WASTED TO SKELETON. In Torments with Terrible Sores on Face and Body—Tore at Flesh ‘—Cured by Cuticura. “My little son, when about a year and a half old began to have sores come out on his face. They began to come on his arms, then on other parts of his body, and then one came on his chest, worse than the others. At the end of about a year and a half of suf- fering he grew so bad I had to tie his hands in cloths at night to keep him from seratching the sores and tearing the flesh. He got to be a mere ee ton and was hardly able to walk. 1 sent to the drug store and got a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment, and at the end of about two months the sores were all well. He has never had any sores of any kind since, and only for the Cuticura Rem- edies my precious child would “have, died from these terrible sores. I used only one cake of Soap and about three boxes of Ointment. Mrs. Egbert Shel- don, R. F. D. No. 1, Woodville, Conn., April 22, 1905.” Other people's happiness gives a pessimist a headache. Priests at Humble Labor. ‘The Bishop of Digne stated recent- ly in the Paris Gaulois that, while some of the priests are now living on their savings, others are supporting themselves by mending watches, mak- ing beehives and knitting jerseys. Garfield Tea, which is guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Act, is the best remedy. for constipation, sick-headache, and indigestion. It purifies the blood and sleanses the system. The good or evil we confer on othe ers often recoils on ourselves. —Field- ing. You always get full value in Lewis? Single Binder straight Se cigar. Your dealer or Lewis’ Factory, Peoria, I. Nobody does anything well which he cannot help doing; work is only done well when it is done with a will. Mra, Winslow's Soothing Syrap- For culdren tactuings softens the pines rebices foe Exinioation.allays puis, cures wind Colle Seeubotte, Lots of folks do a thing twice in order to get it done once. gi, BACKACHE AND ho DESPONDENCY (\/ @ oe Are both symptoms of organic de- 8 Be rangement, and nature's warning to 4 2 women of a trouble whieh will soon- oe fae er or later declare itself. a _ How often do we hear women say, eee Se “Tt seems as though my"back would = 4 break.” Yet they continue to drag p \\ along and suffer with aches in the ), \ small of the back, pain low down in = the side, dragging sensations, nerv- Ip < ousness and no ambition. eg} Y ‘They do not realize that the back Ti on ah we is the main-spring of woman's organ- ism and quickly indicates by aching MISS LENA NAGEL a diseased condition of the feminine organs or kidneys, and that aches and pains will continue until the cause is removed. * ° 9, Lydia E. 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Laundry work at ho:ne would bé much more satistactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, tt is usually neces- sary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, whicb not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wear- ing 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 thap other makes. ‘Swiss Women. Demand Suffrage. _ Women of all classes in Geneva have farmed an association to secure for themselves the suffrage in every department of public life, and espe- cially the right to vote in parliamen- tary elections. The vice president and the secretary of the association are members of the chamber of deputies, ard several university professors have accepted minor offices. Many public men are giving their support to the movement—London Tribune. 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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 Dr. A. J. Jordan, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women A Specialty 601 North Main St. "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." The T. B. A. club met with Miss Lunar Fauver. Saturday after an hour of needlework.. A dainty lunch was served. They adjourned to meet with Miss Ella Roach, 1809 N. Mead, next Saturday afternoon, April 20th. HAS BOUGHT A FARM. Mr. M. E. McKelly has sold his property on the West Side for $3,000 and has purchased a farm of twenty acres one and one-half miles north of 21st street on Arkansas avenue. He has purchased a house and had it moved out on his place and is now getting down to real business farming. Mr. McKelly is a fair example of what a colored man can accomplish in a short time when he has the grit and backbone to push forward. All wish him success. T. T. Holden left Friday morning for Chanute, Kan., where he will attend a series of meeting to be held by the Holiness church. He will be gone about ten days. Earthquakes are coming to be so common these days that their occurrence raises no more excitement than any other "old common thing." This time the shake-up occurred in Mexico and Russia Asia. Many lives were lost. It is said in newspaper circles that Gov. E. W. Hoch will sell his paper, "The Marion Record," of Marion, Kansas, and enter permanently on the lecture platform. After 25 years in the journalistic field the Governor concludes that running a newspaper is much as Gen. Grant said war was — He's a quitter. MRS. SHOOTS DEAD. Mrs. Betty Shoots, wife of Chas. Shoots, died Saturday morning, April 13th. The deceased had been slick for some time and had undergone an operation. Her death was not altogether unexpected. Mrs. Shoots was born in Davidson county, Tennessee, January 8, 1852 and was 55 years of age at the time of her death. She was married to Chas. Shoots in 1879 in her native county where she lived till 1883 when she and her husband came west locating first in Columbus, Kansas, and in 1885, they moved to Wichita where she remained till the day of her death. She leaves no relatives save her husband. The many friends of the family extend to the bereaved husband their full sympathy. Do You Want Long Hair? IF SO, SEE Mrs. Geo. McDonald, Sole Agent For MME. C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower Mrs. McDonald is the Sole Agent and uses the same process which Mme. Walker uses in making the hair grow. Office at 634 North Wabash Ave., 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? REVIVAL AT A. M. E. CHURCH, NEWTON. KANSAS. Rev. S. S. Washington, pastor of the A. M. E. church in Newton, Kansas, opened a series of revival meetings at that church last Monday night and is meeting with a very pronounced success. The meeting is to be for the week, but with the enthusiasm shown it may be continued for another week. Rev. Washington is to be highly commended for the great work which he is doing in Newton in building up the Master's Kingdom in that city and the A. M. E. church. All Wichita joins in wishing him a most glorious success and wish him and his members may reach the highest mark of Christian perfection. 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? A. Clark of Valley Center was in the city this week. J. P. Rickman and wife of Valley Center were in the city Thursday on business. THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT BICYCLES BICYCLES We are agents for the National, Pierce, and Johnson Bicycles .... We also carry a full complete line of Guns, Fishing Tackles, Basin Goods, Hammocks $1.75 up. All kinds of Sport Goods. Consult Our Prices Before Buy ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DOWNS Wichita Bicycle & Sporting Goods 230 North Main St., Phone BICYCLES BICYCLES We are agents for the National, Pierce, and Iver Johnson Bicycles ..... We also carry a full and complete line of Guns. Fishing Tackles, Base Ball Goods, Hammocks $1.75 up. All kinds of Sporting Goods. Consult Our Prices Before Buying. WANTED—Person to travel in home teritory; salary $3.50 per day and expenses. Address, J J. A. Alexander,125 Plymouth Place, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Laura Smith is able to be out again after a serious attack of sickness. Mrs. Charley Wilson, of Kansas City Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 held a very enjoyable meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lottie Hill has returned from Kansas City. Mrs. Mary Ivey is very ill at her home, 122 S. Mosley Ave. NOTICE TENT. Moses Dickson Tent No. 5, will meet Thursday afternoon, April 25th at 4 o'clock. Lottie Hill, Queen Mother and Dtr. Mattie Miller, Vice, will both be present. Mothers are urged to see that their children are present. DTR. LOTTIE HILL. Q. M. COLORED MEN APPOINTED. Mayor Graham has appointed the following colored men to positions up to date: W. L. Herman, policeman; W. H. Jones, turnkey; Wm. Battes, janitor; John McBride, the public dump; Geo. McDonald, dog catcher. On the "White Wings," L. R. Goodseal, Chas. Anderson, Louis Wright. Nora Mays, —— Coleman, Jeff Demer. We give Mayor Graham credit as he is doing very nicely so far and if he completes his appointments as he has begun, the colored people will feel very well pleased. All the men given places so far are good men and gives general satisfaction to the colored people. BENEFIT MUSICALE A grand musicale will be given at Garfield hall in the near future for the benefit of the building fund of Arkansas Valley lodge. No. 21. A. F. & A. M. Watch the columns of the Searchlight for day and date later. BAD NEWS FOR THE DOGS. Mayor Graham Has Filled One More City Office. George McDonald, who has been dog catcher in Wichita so long that the canines slink off the street whenever he comes within a block of them, was again appointed to this important position by Mayor Graham yesterday afternoon. GRAND SPRING FESTIVAL CAN- TATA. The Crowning of the Queen o' May. The Queen shall be selected by popular ballot. Any person can vote for their choice. The ballot box will be placed at Olden's Drug Store. There will be pages, maids of honor, heralds with muscand flowers, will form a grand pageant to crown the chosen Queen. Under the auspices of the ladies of the Auxiliary Board of the A. M. E. church. Date and place notice will be given later. Who shall it be? Cast your ballot with 5c for 2 votes. A HABIT THEY HAVE One of Victor Murdock's stories: "And who is that fellow gesticulating over there?" asked Dante. "That," said his Satanic Majesty, "is a new arrival from Kansas making a speech against me. All the fellows from Kansas do that when they first arrive." ATCHISON ITEMS Rev. W. S. Blake, of St. James Baptist church, Emporia, Kan., is in Atchison assisting Rev. Smothers in his revival. Rev. Blake is truly a faithful worker in the Master's cause, and is carrying on a soul-stirring meeting. Many are being added to the church and before the meeting closes Rev. Blake hopes to have the devil's camp stirred. Rev. Blake delivered two excellent gospel sermons Sunday, after which a collection of $40.56 was taken. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Mrs. F. Harding will leave for Wichita this morning on account of sickness. BICYCLES National, Pierce, and Iver We also carry a full and fishing Tackles, Base Ball ump. All kinds of Sporting alt Our Prices Before Buying. REPAIRING DONE Sporting Goods Co., Phone 545 Mrs. Laura Smith is able to be out again after a serious attack of sickness. Mrs. Charley Wilson, of Kansas City, was pleasantly surprised at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Childs, Monday evening. The crowd met at the First Baptist parsonage and went in a body. After a pleasant stay the hostess, Mrs. Charley Smith, and Mrs. Kittie Scott, served the guests with a two-course luncheon. All reported a fine time. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Estella Joshlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Joshlin, to Mr. Richard Buchanan Wednesday evening at 8:30. Mrs. Wm. Sellers, Sr., is on the sick list. Miss Polly Steward of Sterling preached at the A. M. church Sunday evening. Rev. Raymie preached a soul-stirring sermon to his congregation both morning and evening Sunday. Queen Esther's circle met at the parsonage Friday afternoon. After a brief routine of business Mrs. Charley Smith served the guests with a two-course luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Calmore are erecting a new barn. Mrs. Alfred Johnson and Mrs. Gertrude Wells entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Johnson, 800 Williams avenue, in honor of Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Raimey, Mrs. Charley Wilson of Kansas City, and Mrs. Kittle Scott of Emporia. The rooms were beautifully adorned with tulips and lilacs. Miss Irene Sellers and Mr. Acc Sellers received the guests, presenting them with a memento at the door. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Raimey, Mrs. Charley Wilson, Mrs. Kittle Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Green Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sellers, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sellers, Mrs. Will Johnson, Misses Georgia Perry, Lucinda Johnson, Mr. Ed. Sellers, Mr. E. C. Rucker. After a social visit the hostesses served the guests with a five-course luncheon. All reported a lovely time. The B. Y. P. U. rendered a noble program Sunday evening. Several papers were read. Mrs. Charley Wilson favored them with a beautiful resitiation. CLEARWATER. (KAN.) NEWS. Mrs. Leonard Biggers, of Wichita, is down visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Wilfrey a few days. A small crowd of colored people from Claerwater and vicinity taking in the Lindsborg excursion were John Bank, C. R. Wilfley, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron White and Miss Annie White and Mr. C. Black and returning reporting a fine time. Mrs. M. Barton was in Clearwater shopping last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. White and daughter. Miss Ethel were in Clearwater shopping yesterday. C. R. Wilfley has been repairing his old building and getting ready to build a new one. The spring has come again and now boys is your time to make yours. JOLA TABORS. Golden Tabernacle No. 2 had a grand reception at the residence of W. S. Banks, in honor of Mrs. Emma Gaines, G. C. P., of Topeka, Kan. PROGRAM. Welcome Address—Mrs. Sarah Crisp. Response by Mrs. E. Gaines. Reading—Mrs. Nannie Stovall. Solo—Mrs. Ella Western. Address—Mr. Graves. Solo—Mrs. Adda Williamson. Reading Mrs. Sarah Wrenfro. Address—Mrs. Reeves. After the program a dainty lunch was served by the Daughters of the Tabernacle. Those present: Mrs. Freddie Loomy, Mèssrs, and Mesdames Richard Graves, Frank Harris, Sam Hall, Joe Pool, H. Shepnerd, H. G. Smith, W. H. Newman, W. Stoveall, Wm. Perry, J. H. Jorden, A. Woodard, F. D. Jackson, Henry Garner, Mesdames W. M. Brown, Charley Strawter, Mary Lowe, Mary Weekly, G. W. Belle. Anna Steward, Cora Underwood, Belle Gilbert, Lulu Cooper, Jane Newton, Emma Van, Ada Esmond, Lena Ervell, Misses Bessie Newman, Ardena Ewell, Nellie Smith, Maomi Burgess, Ura Hockett, Sally Wendle, Lucy Briggs, Masters Charley Garner, Willis Ewell, Ray Newton, T. W. Stovall. --- PROGRAM. Excellence Counts..... It excels in every respect,—color, flavor, and pounds of broad per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS 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 Depository Directors—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, X. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naitzger, E H. Middlekauff, O. Z. Smith. A General Banking Business Transacted CHITA NSAS Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Price 116 East Douglas Avenue FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" ```markdown ``` 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. 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. HOTEL PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICOTA KANS. 533 TO 547 WEST DONGLAS "THE COAL MAN " THE MASTER OF THE PRINTING 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. The annual visits of the Grand High Preceptress for the year 1967: Wichita, Kans., March 26-21. Salina, Kan., March 22-23. Iola, 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 23. 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. Tepeka, Kan. Watch for the Searchlight collector. Be prepared to pay who you owe us. Office, 601 N. Main St. Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Main PRESIDENT OF WATERWAYS COMMISSION. M. The development of a comprehensive system of rivers and canals in the United States is the object of the inland water ways commission which is to be created by President Roosevelt. The president announces that he is actuated solely by broad considerations of national policy and that the railroads have shown that they are no longer capable of moving the crops and manufactures fast enough to secure prompt transaction of the business of the country and that the only complete remedy for the present car shortage, high rates and like difficulties is a complementary system of transportation by water. Representative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, chairman of the rivers and marshers committee in the last congress, is to be made chairman of the new commission: THE TARIN. Link between the ok and the antelope, found in the Eastern Himalayas. PAGE 4 REFUSED TO BE CAST DOWN Old Jason Crabtree Proved Himself *Real Philosopher* "Old Jason Crabtree is a great philosopher," drawled the chronic toaster on the empty herring keg "In what way?" asked the drummer. "Wal, when the flood came and reached up to the second-story windows he said it was a good thing, because the windows needed washing anyway." "Pretty good." "Then when the earthquake shook the foundations of the house he said the shock was a great benefit because it showed the weak spots that needed repairing." "Very philosophical, indeed. But what did he say when the cyclone took the root off his house?" "Oh, he was tickled to death." He said he had always been an advocate of sleeping in the open air and now he had the opportunity of testing its health-giving qualities." "Drunk" in French. The French have some interesting similes of their own corresponding to our "drunk as a lord" or "drunk as a wheelbarrow." The most generally recognized one in the case of "ivre," the less extreme and less vulgar word for "drunk," is "ivre comme une soupe" — "soupe" meaning the piece of bread THE T Link between the ox and the antelope ation with soup as well as the soup itself, and a "bouillon" soaked piece of bread, offering a natural simile for saturation. When the less delicate "sau" is leased instead of "five," the Frenchman may speak of being as drank as an ass, a cow, a Swiss, or a flush. The allusion in the last case in to the fondness of threshers for granes, which are said at vintage time to make them unsteady in their flight. Demand Recreation One idea in the mind of girls of today is that parents should not interfere with their goings and comings. Why it has come about is somewhat of a question, for there is really no less obligation on the part of parents to know a daughter's associates and the places she goes to than there was on mothers concerning themselves a generation ago. A perfectly natural fact is that normal, young people crave amusement, and if this is not provided at home it will assuredly be sought elsewhere. This is true of the girl who has nothing to do, as well as for her friend who has to work all day, and both will turn to recreation away from home if some daunt be found there. ```markdown ``` THE MUSIC OF THIS COUNTRY. Philadelphia Prints Much of All That Is Published. Philadelphia prints more than one-quarter of all the music published in the United States, and the total amount of it is six times as great as it was 15 years ago. But while Europe shows no such increase as that, this country's total output is still less than half of that of Leipsiic, Germany, and less than that of several other European cities. In Philadelphia the amount of instrumental music printed used to exceed that of vocal music. This was due, it is said, to the cheapening of pianos in recent years and the popularity of banjo and guitar music. Now, however, the banjo, at least, has lost some of its popularity, and the gain in vocal music—until it is about equal to the instrumental in quantity—is attributed to the current prevalence of musical comedies. In vocal music the comic and the sentimental keep about even. The gain in religious music has not been so great as that in other lines. Oddities in Language. Mrs. Hwfa Williams, the best dressed woman, according to the king, in London, was talking at a dinner party about the odd name Hwfa. "Hwfa," said she, "is a very old and honorable Welsh name, like your AKIN. pe, found in the Eastern Himalayas. name of Stuyvesant or Biddley. You pronounce it Hoo-fa. You know in Welsh w takes the place of u. Odd, isn't it? No odder than the English language, though. A Frenchman and an Englishman were discussing a young lady. "But, ees she fair?" said the Frenchman. "She is pretty fair," the other answered. Sarcasm. "Shorry I'm sho late, m'dear," began Dingle, apologetically, "but shome fresh jokers stopped me an' wouldn't lemme go—" "Indeed?" interrupted his wife. "Why didn't you take the brick out of your hat and hit them with it?"—The Catholic Standard and Times. 'Awkward Politeness. Caller—So sorry to hear of your motor accident. Enthusiastic Motorist—Oh, thanks; it's nothing. Expect to live through many more. Caller—Oh, but I trust not. THE WIGUITA SEARCHLIGHT MATTERS MATTERS FEMININE. APRONS IN FASHION APRONS IN FASHION WOMEN RETURN TO WEAR OF PRETTY GARMENT. With the Many Embroidery Stitches in Vogue It Is Easy to Have a Number in the Different Designs. Have you got the "apron" habit? Women are now wondering why such dainty and useful adjuncts as aprons were ever discarded. To-day the wearing of these attractive little protectors has developed into a sort of fad, but one we hope that is destined to remain, if for no other reason than to impart a becoming-air of domesticity to the wearer. If you happen to call very informally upon a friend, taking her unawares, ten chances to one that she will have on a most enviable little blt of muslin and lace, just a mere handful of beauty. With the hundred and one embroidery stitches in vogue it is possi- FOR EVENINGS AT HOME. Simple Entertainments Easily Arranged by Any Hostess. As golf is now practically the universal game, the contest given here will be appreciated by all devotees of the sport, and even non-players will be able to enjoy it, as nearly everyone is familiar with the terms used. The two persons who answer the most questions should be rewarded with a little souvenir, a score book, golf pin, one of the popular "golf" girl pictures, or a book on this fascinating amusement. 1. A coachman? (Driver.) 2. An oriental herb? (Tea, tee.) 3. A receptacle for this herb? (Cuddle.) 4. What an impudent fellow may be called? (Brussels.) 5. An expression for aimless working? (Putter.) A. a bazar and a color? (Fair-green). The pot. the jar. and lap of a pot. 7. The pot. the jar. and lap of a pot. (Niblacka). (Niblacka). 8. To crush and two letters? (Mashle). 9. A chance? (Hazard). 10. A large social function? (Ball). 11. A large social and indefinite number? (Fourseme). This is certainly a seasonable function for this month, and it was literally what the title says, for the hostess said she wanted eight of her most intimate friends to luncheon the first rainy day and when that day arrived she telephoned to these eight expectant guests and they all reported with alacrity. The centerpiece was a white parasol, the handle imbedded in a low mound of daffodil and violets, ice was concealed in perforated tin box covers under the vines up under the umbrella and dripped in tiny rain drops on the flowers below, much to the delight of the guests, who said they had anticipated something original, but not real "showers" producing "flowers" on the spot. FOR THE WARM WEATHER. Appropriate Linen Costumes Must Be Provided in Time. For warmer weather one will need a linen costume or two, one with a swagger little coat hung loose from the shoulders and with a triple circular skirt swinging prettily from the hips. This of blue, violet, dull pink or the new paper color. All of these, with the exception, perhaps, of pale blue, wash nicely. A severe linen is always nice, and one can wear with it cuffs of black velvet or of embroidered linen. For still warmer weather, one needs some simple wash frocks of muslin, and it all depends upon where one means to spend the summer, and what sort of a laudress one looks forward to, whether these may be trimmed elaborately or not. Anyway, they must be made a la princess, with narrow laces or embroideries forming the waistline. Little pin-striped ginghams or percales really simply made are correct and smart for mornings, and lingerie blouses with white wash skirts are as pretty as possible. If they are quite fresh—and they lose all their undoubted charm if they are not—nothing is nicer than this combination. The white skirts ought to be made at home, for not only will they cost less, so that one may have more of ```markdown ``` 1. A coachman? (Driver.) ble to have a number made over entirely different designs. On account of its extreme simplicity shadow embroidery has become a great favorite as a decoration for aprons. A very attractive little apron, the only one of its kind I have seen, was fashioned of pale pink batiste embroidered in an encircling wreath of daisies done in white. The edge was scalloped and edged with Valenciennes lace. Colored mercerized cottons are also used on white grounds. A pretty one was embroidered in golden-hued chrysanthemums with green leaves. The all-white apron, however, is sometimes preferred. French or padded embroidery makes a very charming decoration, especially when combined with eyelet work. Venetian cut-out lattice work on heavy linen makes a substantial looking apron, especially when the lattice effects are taken up well into the body of the work, or used as borders. Something unique is an apron of white cotton volle embroidery in an antique cross pattern. Russian drawn work on linen and Russian cross stitch, too, offer phaseing possibilities for the needlewoman. Peasant aprons are extremely fashionable. When a woman has neither the time nor inclination to hand-embroider an apron she may fashion the most enviable little affairs from remnants of dress goods, flowered dimities, organelles, polka dotted or embroidered swisses, batistes, linens, china silks, pongee or even taffeta. The sketch may be fashioned o' sheer or heavy material, decorated with Mechlin, Valenciennes or linen Torchon, a lace, by the way, that proves its durability for all tubable things. The plate cards were tied to the handles of diminutive doll parasols in pink, white and blue, and under each umbrella was a wee doll clad in a mackintosh, and there were also little baskets of wood violets at each plate Birth Month Flowers. Here is the list of birth month flowers and their significance that is requested by a correspondent: January—Snowdrop, meaning consolation. February—Primrose, the freshness of early youth. August—Poppy, the consolation of sleep September—Golden Rod, statelliness; or morning glory, contentment. October—Hop vine, signifying joy. November — Chrysanthemum, cheerful ness. December-Holly, foresight and protection. A Bean Social To the young people who have fairly beseigeed Madame Merri for new ideas for socials this should be of interest and not expensive, for that is what all the letters say these affairs must not be. On brown paper, written in white ink, say: "Have you ever 'bean' to a 'Bean Social'? If not, come to the one at the Pine street parish house on April 10, Wednesday night. If you have not 'bean' and if you have 'bean' you will enjoy the "Bean porridge hot. Serve baked beans, bean soup, brown bread, pickles, molasses candy, tea and gingerbread. A bean-bag contest should go with this affair. Make a board with three different sized holes, invert and throw the bags into the holes. The largest hole counts 20, the next 15, next 10. Have 10 bags, keep score and award a bag of beans. MADAME MERRL. them, but they will be sure to hang well, and there's an awful uncertainty about those one buys, even the expensive ones, for the linen often has not been shrunken. This is a very easy affair to manage, it merely means immersing it, before it is cut, in water and pressing it out still damp, and, as it affects all the future "hang" of the garment, it is a rather crucial matter. CROSS-STITCH INITIAL Here is another letter of the cross-stitch alphabet, suitable for marking household linen, blankets, etc., with fingrals, cotton, Peri Lusta, etc. A. mound of walrus' tusks was recently unearthed by railroad engineers in California. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everett, Kansas City, Kas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topaka, 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. Carrie Douglas, 1726 Sixth avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3 Mrs. Mary Burbridge, 514 N. Wichita St., Wichita, Kan. 4 Mrs. Laura Williams, 625 4th St., Cherrvyale, Kansas. 6. Mrs. Addie Glaspe, 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. 10. Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Arkansas street, Lawrence, Kansas 14 Mrs. May R. Freeman, 105 S. Locust St, Pittsburg, Kansas. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, box 405, Weir City, Kansas. 16 Mrs. Hattie Collins, 1001 S. Forrest, avenue, Parsons, Kansas. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kansas. 20 Mrs. S. Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St, Leavenworth, Kan. 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 S. 15th St. Parsons, Kansas. 29 Mrs. Percilla Lee, 720 Cheyenne St. Leavenworth, Kansas. 30 Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd ave. south, Leavenworth, Kansas. 32 Mrs. Adda Birthright, 114 West Broadway, Butte, Montana. 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1603 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 38. Mrs. Laura Lea, Weir City, Kan. 52. Mrs. Cora Yeager, 928 Main, Lawrence, Kansas. 63. Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1147 Ann ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 77. Mrs. A. Pickenz, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Francis, Hardeman, 1891 85. Mrs. Francis Hardeman, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. 89. Mrs. Blanche E. Alston, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb. 92. Mrs. Alice Grant, 401 South 8th street, Lincoln, Nebraska. 93. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Toneka, Kan. TEMPLES. 1 William M. Watkins, box 2062, Weir City, Kansas. 2 Thomas Henry, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Mr. William H. Barnes, $19 L. St. Atchison, Kan. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb. 6 M. E. Bird, 3014 Hewett, Everett, Kansas City, Kan. 7 J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mostey, Wichita, Kansas. 8. Rev. M. Wooten, 416 W. Third st., Ft. Scott, Kansas. 10 Frank Smith, 420 3rd Ave., Leavenworth, Kansas. 11. W. N. Miller, 601 N. Main street, Searchlight office, Wichita. 13 Lee Holiday, 728 S. 20th St. Par- 15. E. W. Garvice, North 1st street, Saline, Kansas. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neo. Annie Edwards, 944 Everett, Kansas South Mosely avenue, Wichita, Kan. Coffeyville, Kansas. 17. Rev. Allen Gerner, 704 E. 12th st., 18 James Thomas, 218 W 1st, South St. Salt Lake City, Utah. 19. C. Paris, 948 Penn. street, Lawrence, Kansas. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kan. 59 S. W. Tanker, 1156 Buchanan, Topeka, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buron Topeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 836 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St. Deadwood, South Dakota. QUEEN MOTHERS OF TENTS IN KANSAS. Miss Jannie Alexander, G. Q. M., 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kansas. Lillie Hardin, 006 South Fifth avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Hester Cornish, 911 Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Jennie Sellers, 1438 N. Eighteenth street, Omaha, Neb. Eliza Robinson, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Mollie Spencer, 502 V street, Atchison, Kansas. Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Louise Verder, 813 Jersey, Lawrence, Kansas. --- Mary Bison, 325 Miss., Lawrence Kansas. A. O. Murrell, 451 S. Fourth street, Salina, Kansas. Mary Hopkins, 903 West B. North Topeka, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 208 E. Eleventh, Coffeyville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas. Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Co. Ella McKinnie, 217 Sherman, Lea AGAINST THE STANDARD Four United States Judges Uphold the Penal Feature of the Elkins Act. LATEST DECISION FROM LOS ANGELES The Oil Company Had Always Gon- tended That Section Ten of the Hepburn Railroad Rate Bill Re- pealed a Portion of the Elking Act. Washington, April 14.—Four United States judges have now decided ad- versely to the contention by the Standard Oil company that section 10 of the Hepburn railroad rate bill repealed the penal features of the Elkins act. The point was raised by the Standard's attorneys at Chicago before Judge Kensaw M. Landis in the rebate cases there, but Judge Landis decided against the Standard attorneys. The latest decision comes from Judge Wellborn of Los Angeles, Cal., where the government is prosecuting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific railroad companies for granting rebates or secret rates to the Standard on crude and refined oils shipped from its refinery at Richmond, Cal., to points in California and Arizona. California was found the worst hotbed of rebating encountered by Mr. Garfield, then commissioner of corporations, and his assistants in the investigation of the Standard Oil company's methods. Some offending was on the part of the state, but a great deal was pertaining to interstate business, and according to the bureau of corporations, there was a distinct attempt to circumvent the law by publishing a through rate so far as the interstate business was concerned and giving a secret rate for a part of the haul within a single state. Herbert Knox Smith was notified of the latest decision by a telegram from Oscar Lawyer, United States district attorney of Los Angeles, reading so follows: District Judge Wellborn just announced from the bench, without written opinion, his denial of the motions of the Santa Fe and other defendants to quash indictments in rebate cases in the ground, among other things of the repeal by section 10 of the hepburn act of the penal features of the Elkins and other preceding laws. The judge stated he concurred fully in views of Judges Landis and Morris, heretofore announced. Judge Morris announced his parallel decision in a railroad case in solving the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul. Judge Hazel of the western district of New York recently rendered a like decision. Now that the dilatory motion is disposed of, the trial probably will proceed, but other technicalities will no doubt be raised. The rebating of these railroads was first brought to the public attention through the report of James R. Garfield in his report on the Standard Oil company, upon which prosecutions have since been based. Gen. Wade Retiree Washington, April 14.—Maj. Gen. James F. Wade, the senior of that rank in the army and next in rank to Lieut. Gen. MacArthur, terminated his active connection with the military establishment Saturday by operation of law on account of age. He will become 64 years old, the retiring age, on Sunday. His military services cover a period of 46 years and include participation in the Civil war, the Indian campaigns and the Spanish-American war. --- A. Territory Slayer Hold Tulsa, I. T., April 14.—Henry Stewart, who Thursday night shot and killed Hiram McGarr at Sapulca, 14 miles east of Tulsa, was Friday held to the grand jury for murder in the first degree. Stewart killed McGarr for making insulting remarks to Stewart's wife. Stewart was remanded to the federal jail at Muskogee without bail. Western Association Schedule Topeka, Kan., April 14.—The official Western Baseball association schedule, issued Saturday, shows the season opening May 2, at Topeka with Leavenworth; at Wichita with Hutchinson; at Joplin with Webb City, and at Oklahoma City with Springfield. The season closes September 25. The clubs are all in good condition.