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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT A Day of Reckoning Sermon Delivered By Rev. John R. Richardson NINETH YEAR. A DAY OF RECKONING. A Sermon By Rev. John R. Richardson Of Kansas City, Kansas. Leviticus, 25:50. "And he shall reckon with him that ought him from the year that he was to him unto the year of Jubilee; and the price of his sale shall be ac- cording unto the number of years, ac- cording to the time of an hired ser- ranto shall it be with him." "A day of reckoning!" Every sin and transgression must be reckoned with. Every creature are under the divine law, and must obey. Neither animate or inanimate, physi- cal nor spiritual can violate the divine law without paying a penalty. Rom. 821. The clay must answer to the pouch of the potter, so must creation answer to the Creator. One law giv- one law and one trial court, one judgment, one reward and one people. Unite and infinite, animate and in- mimate, the visible and the invisible, the freeborn and slave, the her and the bond-servant, are bound by the law. Leviticus, 19:35-37. The chosen seed of Abraham had no liberty to sid against the law, than the sons of Jeptha or Ham. The Judge is bound by the same law the criminal is convicted by. The law was made for the evil-doer, and not the righteous man. And all men must be judged by the divine law, according to the written law. 1 Tim. 1:9. The divine law is of a divine origin, of God, and it is holy, and the commandments holy and just, and all people must be reckoned with according to the divine law. "I come not to designe the law, but to fulfill." Mat. 5:17; Jan. 7:12. This law was the schoolmaster bringing all men through smoke and fire, and amid types and shadows up to Christ. Gal. 3:24. And teaching all men the Fatherhood of God and the motherhood of man, Act. 17:2. All men must be reckoned according to God's law. The judge and the jury, the king and the peasant, the rich and the poor, the old and the young, the distress and maid, the prince and the slave, the land-owner and the leaser, the money-lender and the borrower, the orphan and the nerr, the widow and the queen, the just and the unst, shall answer at the judgment seat Christ. Rom. 14:10. A righteous court will not allow righteous judgment to be miscarried appropriately. Midnight assaults, roving mobs, unjust discrimination, robbing and pluring of the innocent, will not be punnenced by God-fearing men and liberty loving people in a civilized land. the sons of the rulers have no more liberties than the servant and stranger a country where the government is of the people, by the people and for the people. the modu- er of the le If it acce- tors who in some exist y of Think of the law allowing the sor of the rich to build harems of prosti- stition for your wife and child. Graves and inns where young women are rugged, wined and stripped of all name, and revelings that would make dell hell blush. Here is where the law and the offi- cers, court and jury conspires to de- ferrone truth and make righteousness sum. Small not the Judge of all the earth to right? Gen. 18:25. Rob, rape, mind and murder. 1 Sam. 2:12-18. God has no respect of person. Your claims as an elect, the chosen, the son of the wise, and the heir of prom- sure, gives you no advantage over the poor in spirit. Matt. 5:3. God re- rerealize not the person of men, but they that fear Him and love mercy, and work righteousness. Rom. 2:11. And because of these high-handed primes, committed by the princes of the law, and passively consented to by the elders and fathers, God promised to empty the land. Is. 24:25. They changed the law and ordinances and broke the everlasting covenant. Egypt has long shine paid the penalty for transgressing, and has taken her seat in the tombs of superstition. The Syrians, Persians and Medes have covered their faces in antiquity. The Carthageenians, Greeks and Romans have been buried among their reviling ancestors to sleep the sleep of death. God has appointed a day that all nations, tribes and people shall be judged by Christ Jesus. Romans, 2:16. Jerusalem, that was once guarded by flying cherubs, flaming swords, and aerial cavalrymen and sharp shooters, that stood in the hills of eternity, have been deserted and turned over to owls, foxes, bats and wild Arabs. Because of their stiff-neck, hard heart and ungratefulness, and self-conceit, Christ told them that the king-dom would be taken from them and given to a more fruitful people. Matt. 21:43. And a call has been made to them that sleep in the slums of iniquity and lay in the hedges of sin and roam as dogs on the plains, and crouch in the caves of superstition, and sit in the valley of death, to come. They are coming from the jungles of Africa with bleeding feet, tearful eyes, with maimed limbs and naked forms; crying and pleading to be allowed to help the Son of God bear His cross. The sons of Shem may feel that it is a shame for them to be counted as a friend among His scoffers, and Japhet may feel that he is called upon to put him to death to satisfy a prejudice, feverish, passionate clamor, while Ham comes limping on stubs and cane, waving the stub of an arm, saying, "let me, let me help Him bear His cross. Matt. 27:32. He who has been bearing burdens around the temple would enter into the holiest with the Son of God, bearing His burden amid the scoffers and rabble of hell. Josh. 9:21. And the princes said let them live, but let them be hewers of wood, and drawers of water. O, they are coming, from the Isle of the sea, with man-o'-wars, with flying sails, sounding trumpets, with salvation on their banners. They are coming from Japan with a tread and tramp that makes rotten state laws and constitutions quake and tremble, and unjust judges and courts howl, and weep, and drunken princes fear and falter. Matt. 2:16-19. O, they are coming from China three hundred million strong, and they will stand by and see that the trial is square, the law-breakers and perjurers and mobs of truth and assassins of virtue, are punished. There are millions of crimes committed that would dishonor the pages of the Antedeluvians if uncovered, that sare treated as passive sins. The pool-room crimes, the wine-room crimes, the saloon crimes, the club-room crimes, the judicial crimes, jury crimes, court crimes, crimes of church and senate, so black and dastardly, so bold and daring that hell would be made to seek a change of venue if they were committed in one of the provinces. And the crimes are as numerous as the family of the gods. But to be born black, means that all legal and illegal, moral and immoral force, science and art must conspire to teach inferiority. To be born black means that you are a vagabond and fugttive from justice, and that whosoever findeth you may slay you and fear not a trial in the courts. Gen. 4:14-15. To be born black, means that you are neither beast nor human, but a monstrosity, a misfit in creation. To be born black means that you have no soul to aspire, no hope of the future, no social, financial, no educational, no political, no Christ, no God, no Savior, no hereafter. Every other criminal and crime may go as an unmuzzled dog or an unbridled horse, if this one can be safely haltered by legislation to the post of subjugation. When Israel came out of the Egyptian bondage, they brought gold and silver and untensils of service. Ex. 12:35-36. You remember with what pomp and splendor the captives of Judea returned from Babylon. When the emancipation proclamation was declared turning loose four millions of men, women and children, in eighteen and sixty-three, there was no reckoning of their services made. ing which resembled those on the shirt which the officer had taken from his room. He was tracked to the building of Miller & Rhoads, where he formerly worked, and there was caught by detectives. WHITE MAN REMEMBERS HIS NEGRO CHILDREN. Leaves Bulk of His Estate to Them.—Jury Sustains Will. In Little Rock, Ark., last Thursday a jury in the Pulaski circuit court sustained the will of Peter J. King, a wealthy white citizen of Little Rock. The sisters and brothers of King, who live in Pennsylvania, sought to break the will because practically all of the property is left to the Negro relatives, and Chares B. King, a Negro, is named USEFUL Workbox Figure Fran ce The pile which we home wi was made figured side in p. The box by untyl so that for trave use. The in hold The faithful and the unfaithful, the honest and the dishonest, the loyal and the disloyal were considered as one. The men that entered the war and received wounds that made them invalids and dependants, were put on pensions and in alm houses. Soldiers who fought, not for honor nor patriotism, but as vassals and mercenaries, were covered with medals and buried in splendor. O, there will come a day when the stolen plunder of the poor, and wages of the hireling, and the wounds of the afflicted and the groans of the oppressed, the unanswered petitions of the humble, the nakedness of the orphan, the shame of the virgins, and the tears of the mothers and the cause of the widow shall be reckoned with in justice tempered with mercy. God will condescend and with oil for the head and shoes for the feet, and eyes for the blind and limbs for the malmed and crowns for the head, and harps for the mouth and palms for the hands and thrones of honor for the humbled and shall wipe all tears from their eyes. Rev. 21:4, 22:3-5. Dear mother you shall forget the night of sorrow and the day of tribu- lation, when He shall say to you, "Come ye blessed, Come, and sit with me upon thrones and walk with me through the city of light, and there shall be no more night. (Preached at Kansas City, Kansas, 11 a. m., May 12.) J. R. RICHARDSON. HIS ANNUAL VISITS. Grand Master Thos. Glover Goes On His Visits to the Odd Fellow Ledges. Topeka, Kan. (two days)—May 24th, 25th. Abillene, Kan.—May 27th. Salina, Kan.—May 28th. Nicodemus, Kan.—May 30th. Emporia, Kan.—May 31st. Strong City, Kan.—June 1st. Newton, Kan.—June 3rd. Hutchinson, Kan.—June 4th. Great Bend, Kan.—June 5th. WHITE MAN'S BLACK CRIME. In Richmond, Va., last Tuesday one of the most horrible crimes known to the annals of crime came to light As a result, James B. Pettus, a young white man, has been locked up on a charge of murder. Lizzie Allen, colored, a domestic, about 50 years old, at the home of Mrs. E. B. Kidd, No. 111 North Nineteenth street, went to the room of Pettus to clean up. What occurred then is not known. A servant, having missed Lizzie, went upstairs to find her, and found the door of Pettus' room locked. The servant notified Mrs. Kidd, and they together broke open the door, and a most horrible sight presented itself to them. Lizzie's throat was cut from ear to ear. The windpipe, jugular vein and two arteries were severed. Pettus was seen leaving the residence by a servant, giving no alarm to anyone. Officers were notified and put at once on his track. The shirt and trousers of Pettus were found in the room, both saturated with blood. This was evidence that he had changed his clothing and done the deed. When examined at police station, spots were found on his undercloth- ing which resembled those on the shirt which the officer had taken from his room. He was tracked to the building of Miller & Rhoads, where he formerly worked, and there was caught by detectives. WHITE MAN REMEMBERS HIS NEGRO CHILDREN. Leaves Bulk of His Estate to Them.— Jury Sustains Will. In Little Rock, Ark., last Thursday a jury in the Pulaski circuit court sustained the will of Peter J. King, a wealthy white citizen of Little Rock. The sisters and brothers of King, who live in Pennsylvania, sought to break the will because practically all of the property is left to the Negro relatives, and Chares B. King, a Negro, is named as one of the executors. Charles B. King, a Negro son, was left property in Little Rock and Argenta. Sam B. King, another Negro son, was also left property in this city, while their mother was given a home and $6,000 in money. Out of the $20,000 life insurance which he carried, King left $2,000 each to his seven white relatives. NEGRO STATISTICS. Negroes numbering 11,000,000 in the United States. Yet they only receive $100,000 annually in appointments from the national government as follows: W. T. Vernon, registrar of the treasury, $4,000. John C. Dancy, recorder of deeds, $4,000. H. W. Furniss, minister to Hayti, $10,000. Chas. W. Anderson, internal revenue collector, $4,500. Robert H. Terrell, magistrate, $3,250. E. M. Hewlett, magistrate, $3,250. R. W. Tyler, auditor for navy, $4,000. W. D. Crum, collector, Charleston, S. C., $1,220. John H. Deveaux, collector, Savannah, $4,500. Henry Rucker, collector, Georgia, $4,500. Joseph Lee, collector, Florida, $4,375. Ernest Lyons, minister to Liberia, $5,000. George W. Ellis, secretary of legation, $1,500. W. H. Hunt, consul to St. Eteine, $2,500. J. G. Carter, consul to Madagascar, $2,500. G. H. Jackson, consul to LaRochele, $2,500. J. W. Johnson, consul to Goree Dawar, $2,000. W. J. Yerby, consul to Sierra Leone, $2,000. Walter Cohen, register land office, $3,000. Burt Kennedy, receiver of public money, $2,500. Robert Smalls, collector, Geaufort, S C., $1,218. L. W. Livingston, consul to Cape Haitian, $2,000. Dr. Bowen, consul to Gaudaloupe, $2,000. C. H. Yayne, consul to St. Thomas, $3,000. Rev. O. J. Scott, chaplain in the army, $2,000. Wm. H. Lewis, secretary district attorney, Massachusetts, $2,000. The above appointees receive in all $100,000 annually.—World, Columbus, Ohio. This is mighty thin, and then we hear so much about what Teddy is doing for the Negro. LAWN SOCIAL. The Daughters of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 will give a Lawn Social at the residence of Mrs. C. W. Giles, 807 N. Wichita street, Tuesday night, May 28th. Plenty of refreshments on hand. Come out. Mt. Hope Tabernacle gave a very successful entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Mickleberry, 917 N. Main, Wednesday night. A jolly time was had. CARE AND COMFORT OF THE INVALID SOMBER PARASOL IS OUT OF DATE USEFUL AND EASILY MADE LIT TLE ARTICLES. Workbox of Pasteboard Covered with Figured Cretonne — Photograph Frames Are Always an Acceptable Present to Offer. The pictures show useful little gifts which would not be difficult for the home worker to copy. The workbox was made of pasteboard, covered with figured cretonne or silk, with the inside in plain color material to match. The box can be opened and laid flat by untying the ribbons at the corners, so that it is a very convenient style for traveling, as well as for everyday use. The inside is fitted up with pockets to hold buttons, spools and thimbles, and a needle case and pincushion are also added. These pockets are shirred Photo Frame. onto a rubber band, which is run through a casing in the top of each, two pockets being placed on alternate Little Attentions Which Help the Nurse and Her Patient. Spring is a most trying season for the invalid who must be confined when all nature and humanity seem to be springing into new life outdoors. Little attentions and comforts are more than ordinarily welcome just now in the sick room. If the patient is beginning to sit propped up in bed do not depend upon pillows. Make a good home-built imitation of the supports used in hospitals. Select about six strong two-inch boards and set them into a frame big enough to tilt at an angle of 45 degrees or more from the top of the head of the bed to the mattress. Paint this rack white to match the iron bed and fasten it to the top iron rod with stout tape or canvas bands. Lay one or two pillows against this and you will find the invalid rests more comfortably against a nest of pillows. If the patient complains that the room smells close, and yet you know that it is properly ventilated, try burning this new form of sick room incense: Soak a sheet of brown paper in saltpeter, allow it to dry, powder it thickly with dried lavender leaves. Lay this in a deep pan and burn it. If the patient can sit up in bed for If the patient can sit up in bed for brief periods of relaxation at once Colors of All Kinds Will Be Seen During the Summer. Every color of the rainbow will be carried by fashionable belles this summer to shade their faces from the blazing rays of Old Sol. A charming lingerie parasol, to be worn with duck or organdy gown, is of white linen. A hematitched flounce, full and fluffy, softens the edge, while over it depends medallions of embroidery. Above these is an inch width of insertion of princess lace. The whole makes a simple sunshade, but an inexpensive one. Pongee is always serviceable, and for that reason not costly. A green and cruc one is intended for morning wear. The main portion of the shade is of natural colored pongee with large dots of deep moss green. The edge of the parasol cover is of the pongee, then alternate a wide band of green and narrow ones of the natural tone and green again. Upon each section of a white silk parasol is embroidered a flower-filled basket. This lovely design is wrought with ribbon bows, and the jewel pat- --- NO.10 sides of the box, with a flannel needle case on one of the other sides and a pincushion on the other. Photograph frames, though not new. Pretty Workbox. are always acceptable as gifts, the tapestry and brocade kinds being much liked, as they are an acceptable addition to any drawing-room table. The one shown in the drawing was of rich, softly colored brocade, showing a landscape pattern, the edge being bound with gilt tapestry braid. The shape of the frame is first cut from heavy cardboard, then a sheet of cotton batting is fastened on. Next stretch the silk over the frame, pasting the outside edge before cutting the silk for the opening in the center. The back is of heavy cardboard, either tinted to match the frame or in plain dark green. A slit is then cut, through which the photograph can be slipped, and a cardboard 'or brass standard is inserted, after which the back is glued to the front part and the edges bound with the braid. provide a bed table. If you have an old sewing table with legs that fold you can brace this on either side with pillows or cushions and the legs folded under, or, better still, cut off the legs until they are only about six or eight inches long and place this queer table over the patient's knee. On it can be arranged games, writing materials or for a child toys. If the patient is fond of flowers and the cost of cut blooms is beyond the family purse, this is just the season when ferns and wild flowers can be used to advantage. Set a deep, cracked dish in the bottom of a fancy basket with or without handles, fill it with dirt and moss and transplant woodland treasures to the sick room. They will not live many days, but they will give the patient much pleasure and the care of them, watering and cutting off dead leaves, furnishes distraction. One-Piece Shirt Waist Suits. A new idea this season is the simple suit made on the order of the shirt waist suit in one piece, the skirt and waist being joined by a narrow belt. These are known as automobile suits. Smart Little Capes. Little capes which can hardly be distinguished from a bolero at first sight are much in favor, and are smart made in white cloth. tern edge is soft with pinks, blues, lavenders, yellows and greens. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mall).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mall).....75 Three Months (By Mall).....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 curren t issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to an- other give both the ned and the old. 4th. No new name will be placed on our books unless the money accompa- nies the name. Write plain. 6th. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. For the past three or four weeks we have had much difficulty in securing a prompt delivery of The Searchlight. The post office department has promised to give their assistance in seeing that our papers are promptly delivered to subscribers and we ask our subscribers to report to us promptly any delay. We publish our paper on Friday, mail them out Friday night and every one ought to receive them Saturday. If you do not receive your paper on Saturday please notify me. W. N. MILLER, Editor, 601 N Main, phone 2046. AN ACT BARBAROUS. White Brutes Shoot An Innocent And Defenseless Negro Woman to Death. The heartless barbarity of the Southern white man is most heartrendingly shown in the act of the white men composing the mob at Reidsville, Ga., last Tuesday. As one reads the newspaper account or this cowardly and flendish act it is enough to make the blood run clod. It is alleged that an attempted assault had been made on a widow woman and of course the attempted assault was charged to the Negro. A posse started in pursuit and after having brought several Negroes before the alleged victim none of whom she could identify—the mob got Negro blood-thirsty and someone suggested that possibly the Negro attempt was being harbored in the home of a well-to-do Negro family nearby and the crowd broke for that place. They were admitted, searched the house and premises and not finding the alleged Negro hunted, accused the family of permitting the Negro whom none had seen to escape and began to shoot up things and the colored people returned the shooting. In the melee one white man was killed which so infuriated the mob that they began in earnest to exterminate the whole Negro family. They shot the father, a daughter and a son and taking the mother of the Negro family and a younger son, to the big road told the Negro woman to run and as she did so riddled her with bullets before the eyes of her young son while she ran and then shot the boy to death. The newspapers say the mob was composed of "influential?" "citizens?" May God help the non-influential "citizens?" The Negro alleged to have committed this "attempted" assault has not been captured. Yet the mob has exterminated one well-to-Do Negro family. The officials have taken no steps to avenge the death of the five innocent Negroes killed, but are said to be still persuing the Negro alleged to have "attempted" this assault. Surely a just God will some day wreak a much merited vengeance on so inhuman and cruel humanity. No savagery have ever been known to have been so cruel. Free America is this? The "home of the brave!" EVERY TOWN HAS 'EM. A man left the other day who virtually kicked himself out of town. He had some good qualities and was regarded as a pretty fair sort of a man, but had contracted a habit of "kicking" and "knocking" on everything. He had nursed imaginary grievances until he thought they were real. Everybody "had it in for him," to hear him tell it. The town was no good, the people were wrong, everything was wrong and nothing could be right. He wanted to get out of the d——n town and go so far that he would never hear of it again. He is gone, and may luck go with him. There was a hole in the atmosphere for a few hours after he left, but across the river in the direction he disappeared nothing but the fog from the engine which bore him away could be seen and that soon disappeared. AS WAS EXPECTED Corporal Knowles is Found Guilty and Given Fifty Years at Hard Labor. Corporal Knowles formerly of the 25th infantry, U. S. army, was found guilty by the court martial of shooting Capt. Edgar P. Maklin in Oklahoma recently. The conviction of Corporal Knowles is no surprise in view of the many things which have been said and done since August 13th, 1906, in an attempt to place an odium on any and all of the Negroes recently discharged by order of the President in connection with the ill-famed Brownville, Texas, episode. As to our belief and the belief of nearly every fair minded man as to the guilt or innocence of the convicted Corporal, we have nothing to say and are willing to let the many recent scenes and enactments speak for themselves. One thing certain the Roosevelt administration is losing no opportunity to vindicate itself in its Brownville order. CHIEF WALDEN APPOINTED We are glad to note the reappointment of A. G. Walden as fire marshall of Wichita. Mr. Walden has spent his best days in building up a good fire department in Wichita and he should rightfully enjoy the present fruits of his past labor. Al Brownewell will still remain as assistant chief. A GOOD MOTTO. "Stop knocking. You can't saw wood with a hammer." It is a good one to put into application daily. QUEEN MOTHERS TAKE NOTICE. To the Queen Mothers of the Kansas- Nebraska Jurisdiction. Dear Daughters:—As our present Taborian year is fast drawing to a close please send in your quarterly reports on time, the 1st of June, as I desire to make up my yearly report preparatory for the Grand Session. Trusting your prompt compliance, I remain, yours in the work, MISS JENNIE ALEXANDER, Grand Queen Mother, Lawrence, Kansas MUSICAL CLUB. Frank Garrett is organizing a Musical club among the children. He has a nice class of young folks now, and after school is out will increase it. At a very small cost he will teach them mandolin and guitar. All parents should take an interest and give their children an opportunity to learn music. For full particulars call to see Frank Garrett, 708 N. Market. Call at the Searchlight office and have your job work done. Prices to suit all. All our work is fully guaranteed. Phone 2046. GIVE US YOUR EAR We ask our readers that in all fairness to us and the merchants who advertise in the Searchlight to trade with the business men whose place of business is advertised in the columns of the Searchlight. Do this won't you. It costs you nothing more. MOTHER'S AID MISSION. The Mothers' Aid Mission met at the residence of Mrs. Mary Sherrills on Monday afternoon with quite a number of ladies present. The meeting was opened with prayer offered by Mrs. Sherrills after which Psalms 1st and 2nd verses were read by the president, Mrs. Mattie Miller. Each one present made a few remarks of encouragement and after the transaction of their business the Mission adjourned to meet next Monday, May 27th, at the residence of Mrs. Sherrills. A cordial invitation is extended to any lady who may desire to meet and join us in extending aid and encouragement to the needy in our own city. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Sir Knight W. N. Knights and Daughter resolutions which the prepared on the death Daughter. Dir Mary Goss C. Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. PRELIMINARY SATURDAY. The preliminary hearing of Andrew Burbridge, charged with the murder of his wife, Mary Burbridge, will be held in the city court room on Saturday morning, May 25th. Mrs. J. A. Martin, 827 N Water, served 4 o'clock dinner Wednesday in honor of the colored teachers. Those present: Prof. A. M. Wilson, Miss Sallie Rowles, Miss M. Williams, Miss Blanch Alexander, Mrs. W. N. Miller. The T. B. A. club met with Mrs. W. A. Madison Saturday afternoon. A pleasant time was had and the club adjourned to meet next Saturday, May 25th, with Miss Winnifred Ray, 917 N. Water. A. McBride returned Tuesday from California where he spent the past few months visiting. He reports having had a splendid time, and that California is a great sight-seeing country. Mrs. Wm. Hallum received the sad news of the death of her nephew in Seattle, Wash., who died Thursday, May 16th, 1907. Rev. Jno. R. Richardson who has been conducting a series of meetings at the Tabernacle Baptist church, left Thursday for his home in Kansas City, Kansas. He was well pleased with his stay here. Mrs. Susie Anderson and Miss Anna Anderson arrived Tuesday from Weir City to visit with their parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bluett. The ten days series of meetings at the Tabernacle Baptist church in charge of Rev. Jno. R. Richardson of Kansas City, came to a very successful close Wednesday night. Miss Mabelle Hurst won in the contest for the Queen O' May which contest closed at the A. M. E. church or Monday night. Dr. E. Harrison has moved his office up stairs over 601 N. Main next door to the Searchlight office where he will be pleased to meet all his patients new and old. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. church attended the District Conference of that church which met in Winfield Tuesday. He reports a very business-like session. A party of fishers composed of Mrs. J. C. Coffee, Mrs. R. F. Frazier, Mrs. M. Tasco, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbs, Mrs. P. Durfrey and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller spent Tuesday on the creek banks catching fish. A very enjoyable time was had. Rev. B. A. Smith of Winfield was in the city Monday and spoke for Rev. Joseph Wilson at New Hope. CARD OF THANKS. We, the daughters of Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3, extend our many thanks to Dtr. Mattle Miller and the daughters of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 for the aid extended to us during the loss of our dear Chief Preceptress, Dtr. Mary Burbridge, and we also extend ta New Dress Skirts We have just received and Panama Dress Ski Panama Skirts in the brown, trimmed in silk did values, We have just received a new lot of Black Voile and Panama Dress Skirts. Alos some Brown Panama Skirts in the new leather shade of brown, trimmed in silk bands. These are splendid values. New Aprons Made from Amoskeog sheer white goods. The made in three styles. following styles: Little trimmed apron, Skirt aprons and white apron straps. Made from Amoskeog checked ginghams and sheer white goods. The gingham aprons are made in three styles. White aprons are in the following styles: Little Circular, embroidery trimmed apron, Skirt Length, plain, Tucked aprons and white aprons with bib and shoulder straps. CALL AND SEE THEM: ROSS & SON Corner Main and First Streets Sir Knight W. N. Miller and the Knights and Daughters for the set of resolutions which they so feelingly prepared on the death of our departed Daughter. Dr. Mary Goss, Chief Preceptress. Dr. Grace Madison, Chf Recorder. CROWNING THE QUEEN. At Garfield hall Thursday evening. May 30 under the auspices of the Auxiliary Board of the A. M. E. church, will be given the Cantata, "The Crown- ning of the Queen O' May." Following is the feature of the coronation cer- monies in the order of their occu- rence: 1. "Tomorrow Is May Day," (descriptive song and dialogue.) 2. "Suppose It Should Rain," (responsive to May Day.) 3. Pages' Drill. 4. Heralds Proclamation of Coronation. 5. "Hall all Hall our Chosen Queen." (Song and drill by 16 ladies.) Flower Girls. 6. Coronation of the Queen. 7. Chorus, "Tripping O'er the Hills to Greet Our Queen." In the Queen O' May contest Misses Myrtle Hearst and Bess Duval have been in the lead. At the close of the contest on Monday evening at the A. M. E. church, Miss Hearst receiving the largest number of votes, was declared the Queen O' May amidst much cheering. Both young ladies received a popular number of votes and it was a close contest between the two. 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 357 BIRTHDAY PARTY. The birthday party given by Mrs. Susie M. Williams at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Walls, 18th and Payne, was quite a grand affair and there were many friends of the hostess present and many present were presented. Among the presents were: Miss Della Gaines, Japanese saucer; Mrs. Foman, plate; Daughter, powder box; Miss Fannie Harris, sugar bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Balance, two cut glass vases; Mrs. Brandon, cut glass vase; Mr. and Mrs. Tasco, shirred vase and pickle dish; Mr. and Mrs. Samantha Hill, berry cut glass vase; Mrs. Anderson, fan; Mr. W. Williams, perfumery; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gaines, Japanese china plates; Mr. and Mrs. G. Logan, sugar set; Miss Winnie Ray, and company, beautiful plate; Mrs. Engram, plate; Prof. A. M. Wilson, bottle perfume; Mrs. Glen White, hair brace; Mrs. Mills, 50 cents; Mrs. Givens, cake; Mrs. McBride, cake; Mr. and Mrs. M. Mayo, Rev. W. H. Tillman, Mrs. Baty, cake; Howard Baty, cake; Mr. and Mrs. P. Payne. The following menu was served: Salmon salad, olives, ham sand- wiches, apple pie, cheese, coffee, char- lotte wre, oranges, brick icees, pine apple cream, banana cream, devil cake, pound cake, orange cake, stack cake. The B. T. W. club met at the home of Mrs. S. S. Washington. The president in the chair. The club will meet next Thursday with Mrs. Alexander, 615 N. Water. Election of officers and after the business of the club the hostess served a delightful four course luncheon. The ladies of the G. L. A. met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs L. Carr. a new lot of Black Voile arts. Alos some Brown new leather shade of bands. These are splen- checked ginghams and the gingham aprons are White aprons are in the Circle, embroidery Length, plain, Tucked with bib and shoulder CALL AND SEE THEM: GOOD BREAD MAKERS = It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT— Otto WEISS, Agent DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors WORK DONE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. 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. 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. .."Vote For Queen O' May." USE IMBODE IMPE FLOUR BREAKFA and you will L AT YOUR GROCERS OLDEN'S D Prescriptions ... Drugs of all kinds Your patronage solicited. customer. 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Some certain of the colored population borrowing their neighbor SEARCHLIGHT to read the news instead of subscribing and paying for the SEARCHLIGHT themselves. How long will ye thus continue to sponge off of other folks? HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St N'S MERIAL AND ST FOOD love good eating IMBODEN MILLING CO. RUO STORE Filled with Care Cigars and Tobacco ... Once a customer, always a quaaters for Colored people. In Main st. ntly Purchased HE se Grocery --- Co Dan Cupld. A pleasant feature of the congressional parties that make journeys abroad is the fact that Dan Culpid seems always to be a passenger. He went to the Philippines, and three matches resulted. Mr. Longworth, of Ohio; Mr. Cockran, of New York, and Mr. Sherley, of Kentucky, all surrendered to influences insuring their happiness for life. And now the steamer Bluecher is no sooner docked on her return with the Cannon party from the West Indies than the engagement of two of the company is announced. What is it that makes love the prevailing and compelling topic at such times? asks the Washington Star. Does a discussion of Uncle Sam's new responsibilities lead to it? Or does the delightful imprisonment on shipboard explain it? Whatever the explanation, the fact exists, and it may result in making such trips exceedingly popular. The curiosity of congress as to our outlying possessions may come to overshadow everything else. Most of those who believe that the United States should have an overwhelming navy will indorse the theory of Admiral "Bob" Evans, that we should have battleshits and fleet tactics in the Pacific, as well as in the Atlantic. "When the navy is built up to its proper proportions I believe we should have 16 battleships on the Atlantic and 16 on the Pacific," says the admiral. Then we could defy the world! Sir Robere Ball, who has arrived in New York, is professor of astronomy at Cambridge university. "America has done much in advancing the study of astronomy," he says. "It is really here in America now that all the great discoveries in astronomy are made." While in this country he will be the guest of Andrew Carnegie and will attend the dedication of the Carnegie institute, in Pittsburg. When Dr. Buckley, editor of the Christian Advocate, told the New York conference last week that some of his best suggestions for editorials came from persons shut up in asylums as lunatics, the brethren were amused. "I knew you would laugh," said Dr. Buckley, "but I want to say that some of the inmates of insane asylums are as sane as you will ever be." Spencer Eddy, secretary of the United States embassy in Berlin, is taking an active interest in polo. He has been a moving spirit in organizing a number of young men in the German capital with a view to establishing the game in one or two of the suburbs of Berlin. It is probable that at least two rival polo teams will be put into the field there this summer. Oh, yes, the Long island woman who left in her will a provision of $15 a month for the support of a scotch collie dog knew that there were poor children in the world, but when she was attacked by a robber in front of her home, about a year ago, the dog sprang at the man's throat and he ran away and she was grateful. There is a woman in New York who has been doing valiant service for the Humane society by addressing drivers and teamsters and telling them how to use their horses better and in a more humane manner. She is Mrs. Diana Belais, and her husband is president of the New York Humane society. In Canada the French settlers still continue to use large brick ovens out of doors such as were built in France 250 years ago. The perfection of the stove and range in the last 50 years has driven many of these ovens out of commission, but many of the inhabitants think that no good baking can be done in any other oven. An irreverent Yale student has collected statistics of reading done in the university which show incidentally that Yale professors take on an average only about eight or ten books a year from the college library—but that's nothing. Yale professors don't read books; they write them. Enough Chinamen have already sworn that they are natives of this country to credit every Chinese woman in the United States with 38 births. Better start an oriental annex to the Ananias club. Before Mr. Stead lays much more stress on his theory that women are the only well read persons, because men have time for nothing but the newspapers, he ought to enlighten his understanding by going to the libraries and finding out just what the women read. A British torpedo destroyer was sunk the other day by running into a breakwater at Malta. Emperor William has not seen fit to send conditions to the admiralty office. OUT THERE IN KANSAS THE LAND OF PEACE, PROSPERITY AND PLENTY. Because His Brother Did.—Harry Rogers, the man who was injured in a fight at Augusta by George Todd, died. Arthur Kiggins, a brother of Fred Kiggins, who was killed in the fight, committed suicide at Helena, Ark., as a result of his brother being killed. Two Smiths Land Positions.—John Smith, of Marion, executive clerk to Gov. E. W. Hoch, has been selected as secretary of the tax commission at a salary of $2,000 per year. Clarence Smith, of Topeka, was elected clerk at $1,200 per year. They are not relatives. Gov. Hoch Invited. — Gov. E. W. Hoch has received an invitation from President Rosevelt to attend the trip of the inland waterways commission down the Mississippi river this fall for the purpose of planning legislation relating to the river's navigability. No Clue to Bank Robbers. — The Citizens' State Bank of North Topeka, which was robbed of $10,000, was checked up at the request of officers and depositors by W. S. Albright, assistant state bank commissioner; who says the bank is in splendid shape. The police have found no clue to the robbery. Child is Fatally Burned. - While reaching into a bonfire to secure a picture book little Lulu Paul, of Wichita, 7 years old, was fatally burned. The wind blew the child's dress into the flames and she ran screaming to her home. The parents were away. Neighbors attracted by her agonized screams gathered and quickly pulled the burning clothes from the child's body. Twine Plant Closes Down. — The twine plant of the Kansas penitentiary has closed down for an indefinite period. The closing for the summer is about a month earlier than usual. There are about three million pounds of manufactured twine in the warehouse and unless the market picks up considerable of this will have to be carried over. Owing to green bugs and cold weather, the wheat prospects are so poor many orders for twine were cancelled in the last ten days. Eagles Lose Their Beer.—The first seizure of beer in transit was made at Arkansas City by the police of the new administration, who discovered a dray belonging to the T. Webster Transfer Company unloading beer, which was being carried to the Eagle Club rooms. The officers seized the team and attempted to arrest the driver, but he escaped by running. A. A. Webster, owner of the team, climbed into the wagon and took the reins from the officer driving. He drove to his office and commanded the officers to get out, whipped up his team and started toward the Frisco deport. The officer drew his revolver and forced Webster to drive to the city building, where the beer was locked in the city jail and Webster was arraigned in police court on the charge of resisting an officer. The police searched the Eagles' club rooms, but found no beer or whisky. A. A. Webster, charged with resisting an officer in taking his dray from a policeman, was discharged 1. police court. The attorneys for Webseer made the defense that the police had no right to seize his wagon. 6 Jumped Into the River. — At Atchison Miles Gilliland, age 19 years, under sentence to the state reformatory, jumped off the Atchison bridge and into the Missouri river and was fished out by Sheriff Smith. The sheriff and prisoner were at the depot awaiting a train for Hutchinson, when Gilliland broke and ran. He was almost across the bridge when the watchman at the Missouri end came out to head him off, and he jumped into the water. Gutters Flowed Whisky. — Under orders of Judge Flannelly, Sheriff Paxson destroyed 300 cases and many kegs of beer and thirty kegs of whisky on the street at Independence. The liquor was allowed to run down Main street into the sewer. The liquor came from Coffeyville. One of the jointists lost $3,100 worth. The total value was $5,000. Negroes would steal drinks when the sheriff was not looking. The smell of red rye perfumed the entire city. An immense crowd was present. The time consumed in the destruction was five hours. The sheriff had twenty assistants. Boy Attacked by Horse.—Roscoe, the fourteen year old son of John T. Wood, of Iola, was kicked in the face by a vicious horse and seriously, if not fatally injured. The force of the blow of the horse's hoof rendered the boy unconscious for twenty minutes besides knocking six teeth out and cutting his lower lip badly. Santa Fe Depot Burns.—The Santa Fe depot at Cottonwood Falls burned to the ground. The tickets, express and most of the fixtures were gotten out. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. Commencement, 1907. This year the University discontinues a practice of long standing by not sending out individual invitations to the commencement exercises. It is hoped that the abandonment of the individual invitation will not be construed by those who have been accustomed to receive it, as indicating that their attendance at commencement is not desired this year. Those who come will find their presence not less appreciated than it has been in previous years. Their welcome will not be less warm because they have not, for one reason or another, been singled out from the great mass of their fellow citizens of the state, some of whom, though uninvited, may manifest an interest in the university as warm as theirs, and perhaps more active, though less conspicuous by reason of the less conspicuous positions of these uninvited friends. In a word, the abandonment of the individual invitation has been suggested, not by the desire on the part of the University to restrict its hospitality on commencement day within closer limits, but rather by the desire to enlarge the range of that hospitality in the utmost measure possible. The ample size of the auditorium in Robinson Gymnasium renders it possible to hope that this year room may be found for all citizens of the state, as well as for all other friends of the university, whose interest in the institution may urge them to attend commencement, and whose situation make attendance possible. It is with pleasure, therefore, that the University of Kansas extends a general invitation to its friends, both alumni and others, to be present at the commencement exercises that will be held in the new Robinson Gymnasium, Wednesday, June 5. Annual Concert of the Department of Music. School of Fine Arts, Fraser Hall, 8 p. m. Sunday, June 2. Baccalaureate Sermon, "Abraham Lincoln, the Scholar," John Heyl Vincent, D. D., Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Robinson Gymnasium, 8 p. m. Monday, June 3. Organ Recital, Charles Sanford Skilton, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, Fraser Hall, 10 a. m. Baseball Game, University of Kansas vs. St. Mary's College, McCook Field, 4 p. m. Phi Beta Kappa Address, "Goethe and Self Culture." Max Winkler, Ph. D. Professor of German Language and Literature, University of Michigan, Fraser Hall, 8 p. m. Tuesday, June 4. Class-day Exercises of the Class of 1907: Class Breakfast and Ceremonies, University Campus, 7:30 to 10:30 a. m. Meeting of the Board of Regents, Chancellor's Office, 9 a. m. Alumni Address, "Higher Education in Business Pursuits," John Adams Prescott, A. B. '88, Fraser Hall, 10.30 a. m. Class Luncheons, University Campus, 12 o'clock. (Picnic lunches will be on sale at the University.) Class Reunions and Business Meetings, following the Class Luncheons. Senior-Alumni Ceremonies: Farce and Induction Exercises, Marvin Grove, 2 p. m. Baseball Game, Alumni vs. Seniors, McCook Field, 4 p. m. Reception by Chancellor and Mrs. Strong, Snow Hall, 8 p. m. Wichita Gets Next Convention. — At the annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus at Leavenworth the following officers were elected: J. W. Gibbons, Topeka, state deputy; William D. O'Nell, Independence, secretary; Rev. W. L. Rice, Florence, chaplain; W. P. Feder, Great Bend, treasurer; W. H. Ryan, Girard, advocate; J. J. Hurley, Leavenworth, warden. Wichita was selected as the next meeting place. 6 Recommended Discharge of 7. — A digest of the recommendations of the state prison board for last month has been received by Gov. Hoch. For final discharge these are recommended: John Coop, William Blackburn, Freeman Searles, H. A. Newlon, Charles E. Smith, John Sparkman and Thomas White, Jr. These are asked to be released on parole: William Lee, M. G. Walte, John N. Powellson, Nathan Petty, Frank Clark, E. H. Dantel, John Milne, Lee Lane, Ell S. Sirofs, Bert Johnson, George Anderson, J. S. Hale, Waldo Drisko, Joseph Condon and Frank Turner. The governor will receive the papers for signature soon. Pittsburg to Have a Y. M. C. A. — A Y. M. C. A. with 700 charter members has been organized at Pittsburg. It is planned to erect a $60,000 building. Purchased Land For Reformatory. —The board of managers of the Kansas Industrial Reformatory have purchased a section of land eight miles northeast of Hutchinson, in the sand hills, for $12,000. It is to be used for grazing land for the cattle, 200 head of fine Shorthorns being taken there recently. Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association, Snow Hall, 9 p. m. Annual Banquet of School of Law, Eldridge House, 9 p. m. Admission by ticket.) Wednesday, June 5. Commencement Exercises, Robinson Gymnasium, 10 a. m. Address, "Public Virtue and Politics," Janathan Prentiss Dolliver, LL. D., United States Senator from Iowa. Conferring of Degrees, Chancellor Strong. Music by University Orchestra. University Dinner, Robinson Gymnasium, 1 p. m. (Admission by ticket.) Mumps Among the Convicts. — A few days ago a number of prisoners in the United States penitentiary became swelled up about something and Dr. Yohhe, the prison physician, made an investigation. He found that the men were afflicted with mumps. In all there have been eighteen cases. Most of these are now convalescent. Attempt to Assassinate a Farmer. —A. J. Hutchins, a farmer living south of Madison, was shot and seriously wounded at his home by some person unknown. Hutchins was sitting at the table in the kitchen when the would-be assassin fired a shotgun at him through a window, the load striking him in the side. Hutchins had just sold his farm and was preparing to move to Oregon 6 The Crop Killer.—Softly caressing his bulbous abdomen, lined with fat capon and irrigated with Mumm's extra wet, he farth forth to Kansas on his trusty Pullman, and at eventide desolation and threatened famine stalk where morning saw the smiling plain basking all unsuspicious in the sunshine of prosperity, promise and peace; the countryside from Alma to Wamego has been laid waste by such bug or besom as the killer deemed most suitable to his season, and the morning and the evening papers tell of the wrack it hath wrought. On the morning of the second day his pals, disguised as bulls with fierce horns, rush into the pits where are bears, and by loud bellowings and fierce demeanor become possessed of the large portions of juicy meat upon which the bears fain would feed, even to fatness, the winter through. In good time the killer putteth out to sea; not in a cattle steamer, but in a sumptuous yacht, whereon he continuously makeeth merry, with music and maidens, chumps who wasted their substance in spreading his poison exactly as he would have it spread—at their own expense, in turgid type, on the front page, top of column. About the selfsame day the farmer, knowing the heat and burden of the season so near at hand, calleth about him his men servants and his maid servants and telleth them to prepare for a bigger job of harvesting than tlfey have tackled before, while he goeth in his automobile at dawn seeking to lease the highway for a stock yard and the court house as an additional granary. And his latter end shall be worse than the first, when he gasheseth at the railroads that their sidlings are too short for the cars he needs, and the world's grain prices get baggy at the knees because Kansas has again, as is her habit, raised the biggest crop ever. And it was ever thus.—F. D. Coburn. Runaway Boy Is a Sailor—Ernest Strong, 16 years old, who ran away from Hutchinson more than a year ago, has been found. A letter was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Strong, stating that he was working on an ocean liner in the Pacific coast trade. Kansas Elks Elect Officers. — At the first convention of the Kansas State Association of the Brotherhood of Protective Order of Elks at Emporia the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: A. C. Mailoy, Hutchinson, president; G. W. Schwartzel, Parsons, vice president; P. B. Stone, Salina, secretary; E. A. Garlick, Emporia, treasurer; T. F. Foncannon, Emporia, trustee; Charles E. Furguson, Chanute, esquire; John J. Boehm, Hutchinson, tyler; Augustus Sharpe, Cherryvale, inside guard; Charles Harris, Emporia, press correspondent. The sunflower, with the word "Kansas" in the center, was adopted as the badge of the association to be worn at national gatherings. Parsons was selected as the next annual meeting place. Kansas Girl to the Hague. — Because of her knowledge of international law and precedents, Miss Margaret A. Hanna, a Salina girl, has been selected to accompany the delegates of the United States to the second Hague conference this summer. She is the only woman in the world so honored. New Kansas Dental Examiner. — G. F. Ambrose, of El Dorado, has been appointed a member of the state board of denta' examiners to succeed M. J. Hults. Tired Nervous Women Make Unhappy Homes --- Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful drugs and today holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any medicine the world has ever known, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the laboratory at Lynn, Mass., which testify to its wonderful value. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; a Woman's Remedy for Women's Ills. BOY HAD NOT UNDERSTOOD. 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FIVE WERE KILLED TWO NEGROES LYNCHED WHO DID SHOOTING. SHERIFF'S POSSE FIRED IS UPON Young Girl Among Dead—Two Others Injured — Criminal Assault — Negro Who Committed the Crime Still at Large. Claxton, Ga., May 22. — Two negroes lynched, one white man and two negroes dead and seven other persons injured is the result of an attempt to capture a negro who last night attempted a criminal assault upon Mrs. Laura Moore, a widow living near Manassas. The dead: JOHN HARE, white farmer. SAM PADGETT, negro, and daughter, aged 10 years. Padgett's wife and son were lynched. The injured: W. J. Pierson; shot in stomach and arm; probably fatal. James U. Daniel; shot in eye; may die. Dr. J. L. Kennedy, serious. Son of Padgett, serious. Flem Padgett, colored. Two daughters of Padgett. Fifteen persons early today surrounded the house of Sam Padgett. a negro, whom they suspected of harboring the negro who had criminally assaulted Mrs. Moore, and demanded to be allowed to search the house. Permission was given but when within thirty feet of the house, those inside the building opened fire on the posse, instantly killing John Hare, and seriously wounding Barlow Pearson. James Daniel and Dr. J. L. Kennedy The posse then returned the fire, killing Padgett and one of his daughters, aged 10, and wounding two other girls, aged 6 and 13, and two of Padgett's sons, aged 20 and 22. The posse then retired for reinforcements. The news spread rapidly and by 10 o'clock five hundred armed men were on the scene and started in pursuit of the negroes, who had escaped. One of them was captured and taken before Mrs. Moore, but she failed to identify him. The negro, however, was identified as the man who shot Hare and he was started for the Reidsville jail together with Padgett's wife and son. On the way the officers were overtaken by about seventy-five men who took the prisoners from them. The woman was told to run and as she did so was riddled with bullets, her son being shot to pieces where he stood. The negro who assaulted Mrs. Moore has not been captured, but it is reported he is surrounded in a Negro House and that in all probability he has been killed. SENTENCE A CORPORAL Soldier Slayer of Capt. Macklin Giv en 50 Years San Antonio, Tex., May 22.—The sentence, fixed by the court martial in the case of Corporal E. L. Knowles, of the 25th infantry, recently tried for having assaulted Captain Edgar A. Macklin of the same regiment while the regiment was stationed at Fort Reno, Oklahoma, in December last, fifty years at hard labor in the penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was today approved by General Elbert L. Meyer, commanding the department of Texas. The court found Knowles guilty on two specifications, assault and battery with intent to kill and assault with intent to commit robbery. The sentence named is but two years less than the maximum penalty which could have been assessed. MAYOR BUSSE "RENOVATES." Shake-up of Police in "Tenderloin" District Chicago, May 22.—Mayor Busse, in an attempt to "renovate" the "tenderloin" district of Chicago today made the most sweeping change ever made in the local police department. He transferred the entire police force of the district, from captain down, embracing 240 men, to other parts of the city and appointed other men. It has been charged that the police in the district had countenanced violation of the law in the district. The move was halled with acclaim by reformers, but the mayor nonplussed other reformers by a flafooted statement that, considering Chicago's, large foreign population, he would not attempt to enforce the Sunday saloon closing law unless forced to do so by the courts. Hummel Is Ill: New York, May 22—Abraham H. 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Be prepared to pay what you owe us. Office, 601 N. Main St. No Hard Times Not when the agricu- culture products of the country are $6,000,000,000 in one year. You are safe to go ahead and build. I sell the Cement, Plaster Paris, Brick Etc., etc., etc. BOTH PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 to 547 WEST DOUGLAS Centropolis Hotel 605 North Main st. First-Class In Everyway Clean Beds, Wholesome Meals, Cigars, Ice Cream and Cake at all times..... Terms Reasonable Mrs. S. Sneed, Prop. 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, R. L Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftgror, E. H. Middlekaup, O. Z. Smith. A General Banking Business Transacted CHITA NSAS THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT Henry Russell was baptized last Sunday and joined the A. M. E. church of which Rev. J. H. Holly is pastor. The people of Pratt are enjoying splendid weather. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banks of Pretty Prairie spent Sunday in our city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franklin. A GLORIOUS MEETING is in progress at the Second Baptist church, under the direction of Rev. Wm. Turner, pastor. Every member of the church is taking an active part and all are looking forward to a grand success in the name of Jesus. Every one is cordially invited to attend and help us fight sin. The meeting began on Sunday, May 19th, and at prayer meeting at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon one young lady was happily converted. The meetings will continue till Sunday night, June 2nd. We pray that God may bless many souls. Johnstons Restaurant, 339 N. Maln, is the place to get good meals. Ice cream and soda water always on hand. IOLA. KAN. Golden Tabernacle No. 2 is getting along nicely. It has 35 members in good standing. Rev. Frank Wilson will install the officers of Golden Tabernacle No. 2, May 27, at the G. A. R. Hall after the installation supper and refreshments of all kinds. Admission 10 cents. HER ANNUAL VISITS. District Most Noble Governess, Mrs. Cora Yeager will make her annual visits to the Household Ruths of Kansas in the following order of dates and places. Topeka, Kan., June 3rd. Abilene, Kan., June 4th. Abilene, Kan., June 4th. Salina, Kan., June 5th. Nicodemus, Kan., June 6th. Dunlap, Kan., June 7th. Emporia, Kan., June 8th. Strong City, Kan., June 10th. Newton, Kan., June 11th. Hutchinson, Kan., June 12th. Great Bend, Kan., June 13th. Wichita, Kan., June 14th. Independence, Kan., June 15th. Coffeyville, Kan., June 17th. Chetopa, Kan., June 18th. Pittsburg and Yale, Kan., June 19th Weir City, Kan., June 20th. Parsons, Kan., June 21st. Fort Scott, Kan., June 22nd. Iola, Kan., June 24th. Kansas City, Kan., June 25th. Atchison, Kan., June 26th. Respectfully yours, CORA YEAGER, Lawrence, Kan. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAN., NEWS. The green bugs have begun to work on the corn in this visinity. Miss Schistier visited the Misses Nellie and Florence Banks last week. Quite a number of people boarded the train last Sunday and attended the ball game at Hutchinson. Pearl and Fred Banks marketed grain in Kingman last week. We are having nine months' winter and expect three months' bad weather late in the fall. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banks departed last Saturday night for Pratt, Kan., on a visit and to witness the baptizing they will also visit out in Spring-vale, Kan., before returning home. They expect to be absent a week or so. Charlie Pore is visiting Fred and Pearl Banks this week. Herbert Daffron and Jim Miller of Reno county were fortunate enough to catch sixty large fish while here fishing. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Rev. J. H. Rainey preached a noble sermon to his congregation Sunday. Bro. Joseph Cater, a prominent young man in Great Bend, was taken seriously ill last week, but is better now. The A. M. E. church gave a social Friday night. All reported a good time. At the eighth grade commencement three colored persons received diplomas, namely, Misses Lizzie Gower, Ethel Stephens, Mr. Ace Sellers. Miss Stephens rendered a very beautiful solo entitled, "Hearts of Flowers." The B. Y. P. U. social was quite a success last Wednesday evening. The president, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, invited the Juniors to join the scripture class Sunday. A large crowd was present and Rev. Rainey, pastor, addressed the children most beautifully. Rev. Alexander, Mrs. Claude Brook and Miss Ollie Mincaux will leave Monday morning for Winfield to attend the district conference. A party of friends enjoyed a fish fry on the Walnut creek Saturday night. Children's day will be observed next Sunday, May 26th, at First Baptist church. The district president, Deacon J. E. Lewis, is expected to be pres- Kansas Tea and Coffee DEALER High-Grade Teas, Coffees, Spices, Wm. C. 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Rainey's congregation Thursday evening. ing a case of confiscated beer, we are informed that one of the officer kicked so viciously at one of our col ored boys for trying to get away wit Queen Esther's Circle was royally entertained at the parsonage after rotine of business. The president, Mrs Rainey, served a delicious luncheon. Mrs. James Wheeler and daughter Miscs Mabel, epcs to leave for an extended visit in Kentucky Tuesday morning. NEWTON, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Tray, of Wichita, are in the city. The Japanese social at Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday night for the benefit of the Ladies' Eastern Star society was a grand success. Levin Shaw who is visiting here from Atchison made a flying trip to Roswell, N. Mex., last week he returned, reporting having a pleasant trip. Mrs. J. Frazier, better known as Jessie Brock returned to the city Monday very ill she is reported no better. Antry Nelley spent Sunday in Hutchinson. He reports a pleasant time. Mrs. S. Slaughter is reported ill. George Brown spent Sunday in Hutchinson. He reports a fine time. The Quarterly meeting that was to be held at A: M. E. church last Sunday was postponed to a later date. Harry Jackson spent Sunday in Hutchinson. Miss Hazel Robinson of Wichita, was seen passing through the city last week on her way to Arizona. We wish her a successful trip. Ocran Rickman spent Sunday in Hutchinson, Kan. Miss Callie Anderson is contemplating a trip to Valley Center Sunday. Robt. Brown is reported some better at this writing. The N. U. G. club met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. Jordan. A pleasant meeting was spent. Aubey Neeley is contemplating a trip to Emporia soon. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. The gentlemen presented a beautiful pulpit Bible to Rev. B. R. Guy and members of the St. James church; Lewis Oldham, Julius Work, John Work, Ruthaford Work, William Logan, Andrew Ward, Sam Kirk, Albert Carpenter, Charles Brown, Benjamin Tompson, Delbert Sawyer. Sunday afternoon Rev. M. L. Cope-land delivered an elegant sermon at the St. James A. M. E. church, Married—Mrs. Ada Winchester to Mrs. Johnson, Rev. Guy officiating. The first of the week, while smash- Bissant WISCONSIN KANSAS Wholesale PARTY AND PICNIC OR 154N Emporia Ave., PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS A SPECIALTY 154N Emporia Ave., New Phnoe 1898 Old Phone 8 ing a case of confiscated beer, we are informed that one of the officers kicked so violently at one of our colored boys for trying to get away with a bottle of it that he strained his ankle and was unable to use it for several days. Saturday night while seven cases were being smashed it is said that numbers of bottles were carried away, but the parties that got them were white, and no ankles were sprained on account of kickers. We mention this as an illustration of the equality of the "law and enforcement order." At the Second Baptist church Monday evening, Hon. Paul Jones of Topeka, who is in the interest of the Afro-American State League, delivered an excellent address on the constitution and civil rights of the Negro. He is a splendid orator, full of eloquence, possessing a mind thoroughly trained upon the subject which he was discussing. LARGEST IN HISTORY: The eighth grade graduating class of 1907 of Wichita grammar schools, was composed of the largest number of colored children in the history of Wichita. Altogether there were twelve, nine of whom graduated from the Park school annex, under Prof. A. M. Wilson, as principal. The graduating exercises were held at the Toler Auditorium and Prof. Wilson presented the certificates of graduation to the colored pupils. Those in the class were: FROM PARK SCHOOL ANNEX: John D. Jones, Samuel M. Jones, Floyd Porter, Corinne Bettis, Fern Phelps, Pansy Cox, Mattle Turner, Ethel Patton, Goldie Crouch. From Irwin school: Ben Butler, Alma Fauver, Della Johnson. The colored children made a fine appearance and all had good grades which speaks well for the ability of Prof. Wilson as a teacher. It is hoped that each of these may complete the High School course. Paul Jones of Topeka, arrived in the city Thursday, delivered a lecture at New Hope and left for Newton. Taborian Temple No. 11 celebrated its second anniversary at Redman hall on Thursday night. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, held an initiation at the hall Thursday night. G. H. Young returned Friday morning from a trip to St. Joe much improved by his trip. ORDER CELEBRATED Ice Cream PAGE 3 BUY METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main Banner Mills ♦ CUSTOM GKINDING ♦ ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PORRERCH BROS. PROPS. N. Main St. Photos PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 282 SELOVER & SUNS, Praps. W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. 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Main, has one of the most complete stocks of pure coffees, spices and flavors to be found in Kansas. Mrs. Jennie Turner gave a supper at her residence, 119 E. Murdock, in honor of Prof. A. M. Wilson, and the eight grade graduating class Friday night. Prof. A. M. Wilson will leave Sunday for his home in Kansas City. He expressed himself as highly pleased with the many courtesies shown him and the colored teachers in Wichita, Being the first colored teachers in the city, they had to go slow at first but generally speaking Prof. Wilson is much pleased with his stay in Wichita during this school year. MISS ROACH GRADUATES. Miss Ellen Roach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Roach, 1803 N. Mead, has the proud distinction of being the only colored student to graduate from the Wichita High school, class 1907. Miss Roach completed her High School course with high honors with the class Wednesday night. DOG BELIEVED IT WAS A LITTLE BOY. PAGE 4 REMARKABLE FOX TERRIER CHEWED GUM AND HAD OTH- ER HUMAN HABITS. BECAME ILL LIKE CHILDREN Sealous of Strange Babies, But Not His "Brother"—Ate, Slept and Bathed Like a Child—His Untimely Death. Omaha, Neb.—A crushed jeweled dog collar with a white bow is all that remains of the Omaha dog that thought itself a little boy. Like many another "child" it has paid the penalty of heedlessness and met death beneath an electric car. But the memory that it leaves long will survive, and the story of its brief life will be used as another argument for the theory of transmigration. Whether or not Teddy was a reincarnation was a matter of doubt, only with others. It had no uncertainty about it. It was firmly convinced that it was a human, subject to the appetites and errors of a human and altogether in the same case as its child associates. It was a small fox terrier of unimpeachable lineage and perfect markings, the property of Mrs. Gertrude Broadhurst. It had been reared in the family from the moment of its earliest puppyhood, and behaved in every respect just as the two children did. Whatever they ate it ate, and it would carry the meal round in its mouth until they sat down, when it would sit between them and eat with them. It scorned raw meat and would have nothing to do with cooked meat from the table unless it was properly cut into tiny bits for a little boy's mouth, and when this was not complied with it barked its remonstrance. Teddy was susceptible to the sameills as the children. It took cold in itsthroat when it played too long in thesharp air. Then it would gravelypresent itself to its mistress to bedoctored. When she brought out the turpentine and lard and rubbed the throat it was satisfied, but would notmove till a rag was tied around it. One of its most amusing humanhabits was the chewing of gum. Whenever the children started for theirpieces, stuck high out of his reach, thedoggie would rush under thetablewhere its own private hoard wasconcealed behind one of the legs and itsjaws would move with rhythmical joyfor an hour afterward. Whenever the children bathed Teddysat by the tub until theywerethrough, when it would get in andhave its bath. It would then dragat the baby's high chair and make it un WOMAN PUNISHED FOR PRACTICING BLACK ART OLD MASSACHUSETTS SALEM DAYS ARE RECALLED IN A MINNESOTA COURT. St. Peter, Minn.—Salem days and old world superstitions were brought to mind in a vivid manner by the testimony that was offered in a justice court here the other afternoon. An assault case was being tried and the M. She Saw the "Witch" Astride the Broom. defendant was Miss Ellen Peterson, an 18-year-old girl living in Lake Prairie township. She declares that witchcraft exists right in Nicollet county, and because she punished the woman she thinks is practising the black art upon her she is serving a term in the county fail. Miss Peterson regards Mrs. Martha Norlin, a neighbor, as her evil genius. After the preliminary questions, all of which were answered intelligently, Miss Peterson made a flat assertion that Mrs. Norlin had bewitched the entire Peterson household. She told how the evil influence of Mrs. Norlin had caused cows to go dry, prevented cream from rinsening, caused poultry to die, and had precipitated various other calamities. The officers of the court could see nothing supernatural in these events, but Miss Peterson declared that she had always been able to detect in them the handiwork of Mrs. Norlin, and she hinted that, one murky night, she had caught a glimpse of the sorceress in eerie flight astride a broom. derstood that it desired to have it put behind the stove. When this was accomplished it mounted and lay there until it was entirely dry. Teddy was devoted to Mrs. Broadhurst. When she was ill at the hospital for two weeks it almost starved itself to death. The telephone was no novelty to the little dog. It understood what was going on and was quick to recognize Mr. Broadhurst's voice across the wire. Its association with its own kind was only out of doors. It might play with them in the yard, but it never permitted another dog to cross the threshold. In the house Teddy was distinctly a child. If Mrs. Broadhurst petted a M. K. WILLIAM Teddy Had to Be Nursed Like a Sick Child. strange baby Teddy would go into another room and refuse to come out till the baby left the house, though it showed no jealousy of its own "brothers and sisters." It played hide and seek with them and invariably took its nap with them in the afternoon. When Teddy was punished Mrs. Broadhurst sent the dog to bed as she did her little ones. Teddy would remain about half an hour, then come creeping out, almost on tiptoe and lie on her gown. If its mistress spoke sharply it would rush back to bed, but if the greeting was kindly it was overjoyed, saying in its looks as plainly as words, "I will be a good boy, now." Large sums had been offered the family from time to time for the dog, but they had refused any figure for Teddy and were inconsolable at his loss One afternoon recently the bars in the Peterson pasture unaccountably came down and several horses went astray. They were not found for several hours and the incident was immediately recognized as another "spell" laid upon them by Mrs. Norlin. While the search for the horses was in progress the suspected authoress of all their annoyances drove past the farm and Miss Peterson and a married sister ran out to intercept her. Stopping her team they pulled her to the ground and pummeled her unmercifully and later she swore out a warrant charging the Peterson girl with committing an assault. On the strength of the girl's story a Salem judge would have sent Mrs. Norlin to the stocks and possibly to the stake, but for some reason it failed to impress the St. Peter's magistrate, and when Miss Peterson admitted using force he laconically remarked: "Sixteen dollars or 16 days." The defendant chose imprisonment. The case is one of the strangest ever known in Nicollet county, and the antipathy exhibited by the Peterson family has thoroughly frightened Mrs. Norlin. IS AT HIS OWN FUNERAL. Man Surprises Mourners by Walking Into Doleful Assemblage. Meetetseet, Wyo.—James F. Willis, a Wyoming sheep herder, recently attended his own funeral. A body positively identified as that of Willis was found on the range south of here and taken to the home of a rancher near by. It was supposed that the man had been taken suddenly ill when alone on the range and had died a week or more before the body was discovered. Arrangements for the funeral were made and a number of persons were assembled at the home of the rancher when the door opened and Willis walked in. He learned by chance, he said, that a body supposed to be his had been found on the range and taken to the rancher's home, and that funeral services were being conducted there. He hastened thither to assure his friends that he was alive and well. Nothing Doing. Bacon-This country is filled with undeveloped mines. Egbert-I know it. Those are the kind I've put my money in!-Yonkers Statesman. Mrs. Bocker—No; he comes in the theater between drinks—Judge. Round About New Round About New York Gossip of People and Things in the Great Metropolis TROUSSEAU OF MISS FISH WILL COST A FORTUNE NEW YORK.—Society circles were much interested in the news of the arrival from Paris of the $250,000 trousseau of Miss Marian Fish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, who is to be married in June to Albert Seabriskie Gray. This trousseau contains a wedding gown which alone cost $50,000. On it are some of the rare old laces worn in the coronation robes of Empress Catherine of Russia. Experts in Paris who watched the proceedings of making the remarkable garments say that they cannot be duplicated for $250,000. Of the 16 gowns included in the trousseau ten cost in excess of $10,000 each. It is predicted that the bride will display the most dazzling assortment of ball, dinner, opera, street and carriage gowns of any woman in society. It requires six great cedar chests to hold the lingerie of the trousseau. Incidentally it is said that no bride in this country or in any other country ever had such an assortment of danity TO THE eye of the casual observer the dull red brick building on Astor place, known as the Bible House, has been dwarfed almost into insignificance by the skyscrapers growing up around it; but it is still the headquarters of a work whose records make a fascinating history of heroism, adventure and devotion to a cause, and it is probably the most widely known building in the world to-day. In the 88 years of its life it has sent Bibles to the remotest corners of the earth—a grand total of 70,000,000 of them—printed in more than 150 languages. There is scarcely a spot in the known world, civilized or uncivilized, where the name of the Bible House has not bene heard, nor one which the American Bible society has not reached through its army of colopteurs. It was in Africa with Livingstone and Stanley and in the Australian bush and the islands of the sea ESTATE SETTLED AFTER YEARS OF LITIGATION WHEN Daniel Riker was gathered to his fathers in 1850 he left to his five heirs a large estate and a quantity of trouble which has kept his memory green even unto this day. The estate was administered in trust until 1873, when a dissatisfied legatee started the trouble by bringing a partition suit. Then began a series of legal technicalities, court delays, quests for missing heirs, in which thousands of dollars were spent; the disappearance and death of others and the birth of children and grandchildren to the original legatees—a tale which has no parallel except in the celebrated case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, which Charles Dickens wove into his novel of "Bleak House." Lawyers came into the case and died; persons interested in fighting the action passed away and others took their places. Less than a month ago the remark- FORTUNE emptied her horn right into the lap of Jerry the Lug early the other morning. Many times in the years that the blind man has held his post outside the Haymarket, through rain or shine, she has favored him, but never had she showered her bounties upon him in this manner. The Goddess, who has been anything but fickle to Jerry the Lug while he has made the Tenderloin his stamping ground, however false she may have been to him in his earlier days, came to him in the guise of a gay young Lothario who had more money than he could light his cigars with. The pink-faced, loudly-dressed one with the baby mustache turned up at the ends came out of the Haymarket just at the time when the white light hanging in front of the resort was shining with a paler radiance in the first streaks of dawn. Lothario stopped at the spot where Jerry sat on his campstool holding out lead pencils. He dug one hand in trousers pocket and brought out a roll that was both green and yellow. He detached several layers t New York muslins and linens as Miss Fish. Soon after her engagement Miss Fish secured the services of a young woman whose physical dimensions are those of herself. She sent her to Europe with a purchasing commissioner and these rare garments, with yards of rich laces and frou-frous, were purchased. Then they were altered in size to fit Miss Fish's model, who had been posing for nearly three months for alterations. She also posed for 16 rich gowns. It was said that the coming bride and her mother had had a "friendly dispute' concerning the marriage ceremony. Mrs. Fish wanted the young and handsome Rev. Dr. Thomas M. Stires to perform the ceremony in St. Thomas' church. Miss Fish was willing and anxious that this should be as her mother desired, but when she learned that the day/on which she had planned to be a bride St. Thomas' had already been engaged for another June wedding she decided to be married in St. Bartholomew's. BIBLE HOUSE IS KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD almost with the first hardy adventurers, and will share with Peary the honor of discovering the north pole—if he ever discovers it. Long before China opened even the five ports to western trade, far-seeing men outside the walls were struggling with its ideographs and getting a primitive version of the Bible ready for the people; and while Japan still refused to let a foreigner land upon her shores, translators were picking up Japanese words from shipwrecked sailors, and, without dictionary or grammar, preparing one or another of the gospels for the Japanese. Within two weeks after Admiral Dewey's victory at Manila the task of translating the Bible into some of the 34 languages and dialects of the Philippines was begun, and now a complete testament may be had in three of them or the gospels in any one of half a dozen others. PATRIMONY #220 able case was straightened out with the condemnation of the property by the city for the Williamsburg bridge improvements. All of the heirs, who include the Havemeyers and other prominent members of Fifth avenue's "four hundred," had been found and a decision was rendered in their favor. When the city has finally paid the awards, when the court of appeals has passed upon certain technical questions awaiting its decision, and when all the lawyers have been paid, the 50 living descendants of the worthy old gentleman—provided no more are discovered or born meanwhile—will receive the patrimony that has been coming to them during 32 years of litigation. But an average of $220 to each person is all that is left of what was a large estate half a century ago and has multiplied in value as many times as the heirs have multiplied in numbers. JERRY THE LUG RECEIVES VISIT FROM MR. BOUNTIFUL and threw them into the cigar box which dangled from a string from the blind man's neck. Jerry's intelligent fingers knew the feel of real green and yellowbacks, but they roamed several times over the twenties, tens and ones while he accustomed himself to the touch. He could pick out the bills of high denomination from the one-dollar bills, for their surface was smoother; but not until he had called a special watchman did he learn that he had fallen heir to $59. The Tenderloin is wondering how long it will take Jerry to see the bottom of his little pile and whether several nights would pass before it again heard the tap, tap of Kentucky Colonel. Kentucky Colonel is Jerry's best friend. It is his stout walking stick, his guide on his journeys and his stanch supporter in days of trouble. Jerry is about 50 years old now and familiar to everyone who knows the Tenderloin by night. He and Matches Mary, who recently died in Bellevue, were the best-known characters in the district. Jerry has always been part of the Tenderloin. 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, Topeka, Kas. Miss Jennie Alexander, G. Q. M. 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kansas Number. 1 Mrs. S. Williams, 1309 N 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 3 Mrs. Carrie Douglass, 1722 Sixth avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3 Mrs. Mary Burbridge, 514 N. Wichita St, Wichita, Kan. 4 Mrs. Laura Williams, 625 4th St., Cherryvale, Kansas. 5 Mrs. Mary Burdett, 819 N. 1st. street, Atchison, Kansas. 6. Mrs. Adams Glaspe, 128 Mulberry street, Ottawa, Kansas. 8 Mrs. Nancy Fax, 505 N. Santa Fe St., Foffeyville, Kansas. 9. Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1321 Van Buren, st., Topeka, Kansas. 10. Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Arkansas street, Lawrence, Kansas. 14 Mrs. May R. Freeman, 105 S. Locust St, Pittsburgh, Kansas. 16. Mrs. Hattie Collins, 1001 S. Forest, avenue, Parsons, Kansas. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kansas. 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 S. 15th St., Parsons, Kansas. 29 Mrs. Percilia Lee, 720 Cheyenne St., Leavenworth, Kansas. 30 Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd ave. south, Leavenworth, Kansas. 32 Mrs. Adda Birthright, 114 West Broadwav. Butte, Montana. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kan. 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1603 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 104 South 2nd street, Aichison, Kansas. 38 Mrs. Laura Lee, Weir City, Kan. 62 Mrs. Cora Yeager, 928 Main, Law- rence, Kansas. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1147 Ann ave. Kansas City, Kansas. 77 Mrs. A. Pickeng, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Francis Hardeman, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. 89. Mrs. Blanche E. Alston, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 North 12th St., Omaha, Nebraska. 92. Mrs. Alice Grant, 401 South 8th street, Lincoln, Nebraska. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kan. TEMPLES. 1 William M. Watkins, box 2062, Weir City, Kansas. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb 6 M. E. Bird, 3014 Hewett, Everett, Kansas City, Kan. 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. 90th St. Par- 14 E. W. Garvice, North 1st street, Salina, 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 Garner, 704 E. 12th st. 18 James Thomas, 218 W 1st, South St., Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 C. Paris, 948 Penn. street, Lawrence, Kansas. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St. Kansas City Kan. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan Tepeka, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren Tepeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 636 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, 1433 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. A. O. Murrell, 451 S. Fourth street Salina, Kansas. Mary Hopkins, 903 West R. North Topeka, Kansas. H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Kansas. Lettie Hill, 429 N. Wichita street Wichita, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 308 E. Eleventh, Col feyville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas. Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Col Ella McKinnie, 217 Sherman, Lea The kitchen closet, more than any other in the house, especially if it be as roomy as kitchen closets should be becomes a sort of dumping ground for many articles not properly having a definite place anywhere set apart for them, and yet seemingly too good to be cast aside. In this class we find the pasteboard box, from which the caterer's goods are removed, which is perfectly free from any spot of grease and is just the ideal size for a picnic lunch box. Then there are the tin cracker boxes of various sizes and shapes, which are so handy for dried herbs, for taking a salad preparation to a church supper, for steaming or baking a pudding, and similar purposes. There are the box tiles of different sizes from which mustard, pickles, and other articles have been taken and the cork of which was spoiled in opening. A person gets laughed at for keeping such a collection, but it is the neighbor who throws out her own boxes and bottles, and smiles at the collection of her neighbor who most frequently puts in the plea for some article from the rather composite aggregation. An excellent way to keep these articles, and yet not have them litter the pantry shelves if there is any available storeroom in the attic or basement, is to get several large wooden boxes from the grocer and put each class of good in a box itself. The covers should be put closely so that when a box or bottle wanted for immediate use it will not require washing or dusting. Such a collection is of almost untold value for the comfort of the different members of the household. SUBSTITUTE FOR HOT IRON. Ordinary Glass or Mirror May Be Pressed Into Service. It may not always be convenient to have a hot iron at hand to press a small piece just at the moment one needs it, but the difficulty may be readily remedied if the material is wash goods. If thoroughly wet, not dampened, and spread out on a wide dow pole, mirror or marble slab it will be dry in a few moments, and will not only be as smooth as if ironed but the under side will have an actual gloss. The material should be then oughly wet, even dripping, and should be smoothed the way of the grain, both up and down and across, with a clear piece of old white muslin. If the sun be very hot one cannot use a window pane, as the water dries out before one has time to make the bit "stick". It will often be found convenient to dry a washed-out handkerchief on one's mirror, and if carefully folded and placed under a book it will look as well as if ironed. In fact, many women who travel carry always in their trunk a pane of glass upon which to dry a handkerchief now and again. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Add alum to the paste used in scrape books and it will keep the moths out of them. Rub the backs of old paintings with oil of cedar to protect them from injury by insects. Add a pinch of soda in water in which fresh-cut flowers are put and they will keep longer. Do not stretch table linen, but from while damp, and press until quite dry otherwise it will be too limp. There is no better filling for needles and pin cushions than sheep's wool as its oily qualities prevent the needles from rusting. After the carpet is tacked down, it is liberally sprinkled with salt and swept with a clean broom the color will be brightened wonderfully. Cut stale bread into the thinner possible slices and brown it in the oven. Then crush it with a rolling pin, and you will have bread crumbs for brownling cutlets, friend oyster and the like. Potato Salad. Cut in small dice ten medium size potatoes. Add one small onion chopped fine. Dressing—Heat in double boiler one half cup butter and two-thirds cup vinegar. When hot, add one heaping teaspoon mustard, one level teaspoon salt, two tablespoons sugar, a dash of cayenne dissolved in hot water, and three eggs well beaten. When ready to use, add one cup cream whipped. Pour the dressing on the potato and mix lightly with silver fork. For Timbale Cases. Batter for timbale cases so frequently served may be made by stirring to gether three-quarters of a cupful of flour, one-half of a teaspoonful of salt one teaspoonful of sugar with a well beaten egg and one-half of a cupful of milk. To this add one tablespoonful of olive oil. How to Make Icing Stick. A little flour, if spread over the top of cakes before they are iced, will prevent the icing from running off the cake.