Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT On To Weir City Prosperous Year of Work NINETH YEAR. On To W Grand Temple To Meet July 9 A Prosperous ON TO WEIR CITY. The Sixteenth Annual Session of the rights and Daughters of Tabor, Nebraska. Jurisdiction, will M. B. REV. FRANK WILSON. Jeff Grand Mentor, Kansas City, Kana First C. G. M. for Kansas and Nes- aska Jurisdiction. Elected in 1891 re-elected in '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '08, '09, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05. Elected I. C. G. T. at Chicago in 2 and served till 1891. Elected I. C. O. in 1899; served till '02. arene in Weir City, Kansas, next Sunday. Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday, July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, of there is great activity in the circle Knights and Daughters in the entire disdiction. The session which will get in Weir City next week promises be the grandest in the whole history of the Jurisdiction and extensive parations are being made by the members of the order in that vicinity give the visitors a royal time. From standpoint of increase in member- p. in financial increase, in spiritual increase and general growth of the order of Twelve the year which will see at Weir City surpasses all others. Unstinted credit is due Sir Rev. Bank Wilson, the matchless Chief and Mentor and leader of the Kan- sas-Nebraska Jurisdiction; Dtr. Emma James, the Chief Grand Preceptress, so has won a place in the hearts of the members of the order; Sir A. F. Hpokins, the redoubtable and splen- Chief Grand Scribe; Dtr. Sarah Williams-Forbes, the faithful Chief Re- server; Sir Wm. Core, the true and remorable Grand Treasurer; Sir John F. Wilson, the untiring worker; Sir D. L. Taylor, the invincible Vice Grand Mentor; Dtr. Jannie Alexander, the ministaking Grand Queen Mother, and the other officers and earnest workers --- for the success of the present year. The reports of the various officers will show a progress forward unprecedented and without a parallel. Every member of the Order of Twelve may proudly congratulate himself and herself upon the fact that they are identified with so noble and progressive an order, with such an array of competent, painstaking and earnest officers as has the International Order of Twelve, Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction. It will behoove every Temple, every Tabernacle, every Tent, to be fully represented at the session to be held in Weir City next week. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOULL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? SPECIAL COFFIN BUILT Kentucky Colored Woman Weighed 511 Pounds Last Time on the Scales. Louisville—Martha Johnson, colored, one of the heaviest human beings in the world, succumbed to fatty degeneration of the heart at her home in the rear of 434 Lampton street. The last time she was weighed she tipped the beam at 511 pounds. She was 62 years old and a native of Kentucky. Since she had been of mature age, she had been very large, weighing nearly 300 pounds. For the past two years she has been an invalid on account of her immense weight and had gradually increased in avordupols. A special strong chair was made for her, in which she spent all of her time. Several times she had received offers of large sums from different shows if she would sign a contract to travel and be displayed as the largest woman in the world. T. H. Hanins, an undertaker, who DTR. SARAH CRISP, Iola, Kan. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1907. C SIR A. W. HOPKINS. Chief Grand Scribe, Leavenworth, Kan. First C. G. S. of the Kansas-NebraskaGrand Temple and Tabernacle. Appointed by Sir Moses Dickson at theorganization in Leavenworth, April 30, 1891, and re-elected in '92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, 02, '03, '04, '05, '06. embalmed the body, said fluid sufficient to embalm half a dozen ordinary bodies was necessary to prepare the body. A special casket had to be ordered. It measured six feet in length, is 34 inches wide and 21 inches deep. Extra strong handles were placed on the coffin, which will be carried by 12 powerful Negroes. RACE LOSING ITS GRIP. For the past ten or fifteen years our race has not made much progress. We may not believe this, but few of our great race leaders have studied the question. We must face oppositions on every side. The white race is working for its own welfare. We as a race are too independent. We must place SIR A. W. HOPKINS. First C. G. S. of the Kansas-Nebraska pointed by Sir Moses Dickson at the 1891, and re-elected in '92, '93, '94, '95, '05, '06. value on ourselves and gradually work higher. The last few years we have failed to gain in population above the whites. Immigrants are taking the labor from us. One reason is that they can afford to work cheaper. The working class that comes from foreign countries are usually of a low degrading class. Friends, we need patience to succeed. Look back to the days of our forefathers. We have no trials that are worthy to be compared to theirs. Our days are all sunshine compared to theirs. Just think of the bloody lashes. The majority of our people do not plan ahead and save for rainy days. Money burns in their pockets. It does seem true that some people think it comes easy, therefore go easy. One thing hurts some of our people when they get very fair positions. They get what is commonly called the big head. The --- [Picture of a woman with glasses and a bow in her hair, wearing a dark dress with a high collar.] DTR. EMMA GAINES, Chief Grand Preceptress, Topeka, Kan First elected C. G. P. in 1894, and reelected in 95. '96. '97. '98. '99. '00. '01 '02. '03. '04. '05. '06. and a member of the leading societies, and a highly respected lady throughout the country and a devoted Christian worker. Chief Grand Scribe, Leavenworth, Kan. Grand Temple and Tabernacle. Ap- organization in Leavenworth. April 30. '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04. sooner we stop trying to hide our faults, the sooner we will become aware of our weakness. Then, and then only DTR. SARAH W. FORBES, Chief Grand Recorder, Lincoln, Neb. is the time that we will begin to press onward and upward. Our race lacks a great deal in this one point. They who have money like to have it known. They will scheme in all ways that are possible to tell it, show it, and tell how they got it. We are weak because we are not patient, nor bold and frank enough in business. Money is the root of all evil. Remember we are not the only race who have to overcome difficulties. Let this be the means of strengthening us.Columbus World. SIR C. M. JOHNSON, One of the Prominent Tabors of Nebraska. Omaha. Neb. AN EDITOR'S DIARY. The Indianapolis News claims to have discovered a Hooster editor who has taken time, despite his heavy duties as "moulder of public opinion" t. keep track of his material and mental progress during the year, and offers the following summary of his experience: Been broke 300 times. Had money 65 times. Praised by the public 6 times. Asked to drink 8 times. Refused to drink 0 times. Missed prayer meeting 52 times. Been roasted 531 times. Roasted others 52 times. Washed the office towel 3 times. Missed meals 0 times. Taken for a preacher 11 times. Taken for a capitalist 0 times. Found money 0 times. Taken bath 6 times. Delinquents paid 27 times. Paid in conscience 0 times. Got whipped 0 times. Whipped the other fellow 8 times. Cash on hand at beginning, $1.4 cash on hand at present 67 cents. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. DTR. ARMINTA JONES. Who is a lively worker in the Order of Twelve, Butte, Mont. Music.....Sir Frazier's Graphophone (a) Joy to the World. (b) The Band. (c) Nearer, My God, to Thee. Essay, "The Mote Finder"..... .....Mr. Frank Jones Music.....Sir Frazier's Graphophone (a) I Surrender All. (b) Jesus, Savor, Pilot Me. (c) Pass Me Not. Off Gentle Savier. Oration.....Mr. Buford Crawford Music.....Sir Frazier's Graphophone (a) The Holy City. Address..... Rev. H. L. Jones Music..... Sir Frazier's Graphophone (a) The Old Church Organ. (b) Rock of Ages. Address..... Rev. W. H. Tillman Music..... Sir Frazier's Graphophone Music, Jack Tar March. ..... Sir Frazier's Graphophone N. B.-As this is Dr. Wilson's last Sunday in Wichita for several weeks we should be delighted to have you worship with us at one of our regular services. The entire collection today will go on the pastor's salary, as we are some- what in his debt. Let each of us do our best in the way of giving. DTR. JANNIE ALEXANDER, Grand Queen Mother, Lawrence, Kan. VERY GOOD, INDEED. The Ninth Anniversary of the Searchlight at Redman hall, Thursday night, was a very agreeable financial success. While the crowd was not too large, yet the sale of advance tickets and at the door by far surpassed that of any previous year. We thank our friends for the sale of 96 advance tickets which speaks for itself. The program was fine, though short. Hon. Thos. Glover, as master of ceremonies, Rev. W. H. Tillman and Rev. Joseph Wilson, Jr., made good solid addresses. We feel highly pleased with every feature and extend our thanks to all those who in any way added in making the occasion what it was. We thank one and all. SIR JOHN W. WILSON, Deputy International C. G. M., Kansas City, Kan. SIR JOHN W. WILSON, Deputy International C. G. M., Kansas City, Kan. PERRY-DUNSON MARRIAGE. Mr. Porter Perry and Miss Anna Dunson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Wednesday night, June 26th, at the residence of the bride, 1155 No. Ohio. Rev. P. D. Yochum officiating. Their marriage was not generally known till Sunday. All wish them a happy and prosperous married life. EAGL 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 Mail).....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 cur- rent issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another give both the ned and the old. 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 that our papers are promptly delivered to subscribers and we ask our subscribers to report to us promptly any delay. We publish cur paper on Friday, mall 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. WITH POMP AND SPLENDOR Last Sunday, June 30th, was a day of spiritual, social and financial feasting at the Tabernacle Baptist church. The cause was the installation of Rev. H. I. Jones as pastor of that church, and Rev. Jones may well feel proud of the grand manner in which he was received by his church and the people. No man has ever been installed to the pastorate of any church amid a more profuse shower of congratulations, welcomes and applause than was Rev. H. I. Jones last Sunday. A program filled with intellectual lore was rendered during the entire day to the delight and edification of all those present. On Monday night, July 1, the church spread a banquet table to their invited guests. The large number present listened with rapt attention to an address by W. N. Miller, editor of the Searchlight, on the subject "Christian Unity, the Race's Safeguard." At the conclusion he was warmly applauded and Rev. H. I. ones, in a spicy, eloguent address responded to the first speaker, after which all were seated and were served to a toothsome four-course banquet. All in all the occasion was one long to be remembered. A grand reception was given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. H. I. Jones at the Tabernacle Baptist church, Monday night, July 1st, by the members. A delicious repast was served. All present declared the members royal entertainers. The following guest were present: Rev. and Mrs. H. I. Jones, Mrs. John Hall, Mr. Thomas Glover, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Dixson, Mr. Hockett, Mr. and Mrs. Yancy, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Blue, Mrs. Hazebrig, Mrs. Henry Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Patten, Mrs. L. W. Lea, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Misses Louise Wilson, Sallie Rowles, Blanche Alexander, Lulu Parks, Ethel Patton, Mamie Lewis, Helen Price, Miss Williams of Pratt, Kan. Helen Bebb of Hutchinson, Kan. DON'T FORGET. The Dancing Academy at Redman hall every Tuesday night. Come one, come all and enjoy yourselves. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your notes notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. SHAME ON YOU!!! Why don't you pay that little account which you owe the Searchlight? Be manly! You pay for the white man's paper—why not pay for the black man's paper? Are you just really too men to pay—we think not. You have done all right in the past—keep it up and help maintain a good, live, race paper by paying what you owe. Do so today. BISHOP GRANT COMING. Bishop Abraham Grant, bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district, will spend Sunday, July 7th, and Monday, July 8th, in Wichita. Every person colored and white should make it a point to meet Bishop Grant while he is in our city on those dates. ROOM AND BOARD. Mrs. Thos. Ivry has opened a rooming place at $21 North Wichita where she will also serve a fine line of ice cream and soda pop. Call at $21 North Wichita treet. Henry Winlock of Denver, Colo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson, 1650 South Topeka, last week. Mrs. J. E. Hughes of Mulvane, was a Wichita visitor on the Fourth. She was the-guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Price. Mrs. C. J. Evans returned Wednesday from Texas where she spent a few weeks visiting. She reports a nice time—though warm. Mrs., Fred Madison returned Thursday from Topeka where she had been visiting for the past few weeks. Mrs. Elmer Johnson contemplates a trip to Topeka in the near future. Mrs. W. N. Miller has been on the sick list this week but is slowly mending. The glorious Fourth has come and gone. Rhoda. Williams, daughter of the late Mrs. Mary Burbridge, left Tuesday for Arkansas where she will live with her aunt, Mrs. Ellen Meechem. She will return for the trial of Andrew Burbridge who is now in jail charged with the murder of his wife. Rev. P. D. Yochum will fill the pulpit of the A. M. E. church in Enid Okla, next Sunday. Misses Mary and Leona Yoechum left Wednesday for Newton to spend two weeks visiting Miss Mary Anderson in that city. Mrs. J. E. Lewis and daughter, Alberta, are visiting in Kansas City and Topeka. Mrs. L. H. White and son have returned from an extended pleasure trip They report a splendid time. W. Martin left Wednesday for Topeka where he spent the 4th. J. E. Lewis left Monday for Ellsworth and Independence. JUST LIKE HOME The cooking, the sewing, the general cleanliness at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main, is all one could wish and has that air of comfort which reminds one of the comforts of home. Their ice cream parlor surpasses any in the state. Call at 605 N. Main. TRY A COLD SODA The following Wichitans will attend the Grand Session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor in Weir City next week: Mrs. Mattle Miller, No. 34; Mrs. Mary Goss, No. 3; C. Swan, No. 11; J. C. Coffee, No. 7; Mrs. Lettie Hill, No. 5; Mrs. Lizzie Madison, W. N. Miller. They expect to leave Sunday afternoon. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Will Meet in Topeka, Kan., August 14, 15, 16. The eight eighth annual session of the National Negro Business League which will meet in Topeka, Kansas, August 14, 15, 16, is a meeting of much importance to the Negroes of the United States. Every Negro business interest should have some representation at this meeting and the Negro business men of Kansas and the great west should see to it that they take advantage of this meeting to come in close contact with the Negro business interests of the north, east and south. No interest of the Negro is demanding such close and vital attention throughout the length and breadth of our country as is the business interests of the Negro. We urge on those who have a business interest in Wichita to be on hand on August 14-16 and the same applies to the state. An annual meeting and exchange of ideas of business will redoub to the good of the entie race. [Name] SIR W. M. WATKINS, Weir City, Kan. Chairman at Weir City where the Session will be held next week. Mrs. Porter Perry will leave next week for Colorado, where she will spend a few weeks. There were many picnics and parties in Wichita on the Fourth day and night. Miss Blanch Alexander left Wednesday for California where she will spend the summer. Hear Bishop A. Grant at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, July 7th. He is worthy of your attention. Prof. Inman Page of Langston, Okla., and Prof. J. E. Gregg, of Quindaro, Kan., will lecture at Garfield Hall, Thursday night, August 1st, under the auspices of the literary society. Hear them. Herman Bowman met with the unfortunate accident of shooting himself through the palm of his left hand last week, which caused quite a painful but not serious wound. PRETTY PRAIRIE NEWS. J. C. Banks and his hands are busy this week harvesting his wheat. He reports it better than he expected it to be. Will Roberts and two brothers went down to Oklahoma to harvest their wheat. Tom Rice and Pearl Banks went fishing last week and succeeded in catching several large catfish weighing from one pound to one and a half pound. Charlie Porter and Ike Arnold is working for J. C. Banks. Quite a number of colored harvest hands passed through here last week en route for Hutchinson. Mr. Elie Martin also went out in Pratt county to harvest for T. W. Ganaway. We are glad to say that he will be working for a fine man. J. C. Banks and son Fred went up to Hutchinson Sunday to visit friends and attend eeting while there. We learn that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Floyd of Kingman. Several of Pratt people were seen in Hutchinson Sunday, among them being Tom Ganaway, E. K. Martin and Mr. Fox and daughter. Jack Wolf is, also working for J. C. Banks this week. L. S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank Directors—W. B. Tucker, W. E. Jett, B. L Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftxger, E H. Middle auf. O. Z. Smith. General Banking Business Transacted CILITA NSAS SAVE THE INNOCENT The Rev. Samuel M. Hall is not a mean man by any means. The Ministers' Association (white) of this city (Wichita) were asked to look into the reports circulated in the Searchlight some time ago regarding a Negro minister having done evil in Bessemer, Alabama; and after the matter was sifted down by the chief of police (Cubbon), it was reported that there was no evidence of the slightest truth regarding any Hall who had ever been in Bessemer, Alabama, white or black, having done any deed of mean nature there. Rev. S. M. Hall came to Wichita by the request of the Second Baptist Church of this city, July 30, 1903. He took up the work with sald church and community; things were moving on nicely, great crowds were flocking to hear Rev. Hall every Lord's day, and the church with Rev. Hall had just completed improvements on the church at a cost of more than eight hundred dollars ($800,00), when the devil started his fiery balls to rolling. It came from ill hands to the editor of the Wichita Searchlight that one Rev. Sam M. Hall had done bad in Alabama, but careful investigation has proven all that has been sold against Rev. Samuel M. Hall to be false to the core: born of the devil and pushed without cause. The facts are that Rev. S. M. Hall was considered an able and most powerful preacher in every town and city where he has stopped. A man of high moral character and a church builder, Rev. Hall has led all the churches which he has served to improve, build and make better their quarters and build up the membership by baptizing many happy souls. Careful search and diligent and continued inquiries have fully convinced every person, the editor of the Searchlight as well, that we have not a more frank, straightforward Baptist minister than Rev. S. M. Hall. He is a man that does not flatter with fine words, but he is a man of the first water in soul. You can depend on what he says in church or out. We humbly beg all the readers of the Searchlight to forgive us for all we have said against this God-sent man, and pray for us to the end, we may never be caught in such a snare of the devil again (for it was indeed the devil's snare). It has been brought to light also that Rev. Samuel M. Hall's wife has no full sister in the world, which makes this article the stronger. Rev. Hall has' affidavits from every town and community in which he has lived, testifying to his high moral standing and worth. (If you wish to see them, call at No. 1214 N. Main St. Wichita). He has recommendations which will open your eyes wider still, both from his old church, Irondale, Ala., and the Birmingham Baptist Ministers' Conference of Birmingham, Ala. Lift him up in your minds and play for his success in the Lord's service. Rev. Hall is doing a great work in Wichita with the Second Baptist church. He stands high with his church. He is a man of high standing and clean character. We accept all criticism the public may offer, but we insist on doing what is right, for this is personal between me and God. Let us be men and give honor to whom honor is due. Manhood is one thing and envy and malice is another. Let all who love the right, join me and from this day do what we know to be right, regardless of friendship and favors. Friendship with the world is good while we are in the world, but true friendship with God is far better. "The stiff man may read St. Matthew 18:6. 7. St. Matthew 18:22. 35. I. John 3:15. I. John 1:6. I. John 4:20. We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxford and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Male THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD Sir D. L. Taylor 329 East Center SALINA, KANSAS PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT- OTTO WEISS, Agent IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors J. W. Owens, W.C.N Shoe Repairing Carpenter an All Work Gu Owens, W.C. WORK DONE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 H. 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 I AT YOUR GROCERS OLDEN'S D Prescriptions ... Drugs of all kinds Your patronage solicited. customer. Our store is Hea USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating OUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLE DEN'S DRUG ST Prescriptions Filled with Ca Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobac patronage solicited. + Once a customer, mer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colore --- --- OLDEN'S DRUGS STORE ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco .... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people 615 North Main st. Court House 601 N. NEW PH J. C. LUD Court House Groc 601 N. Main St. NEW PHONE 2046 J. C. LUDES, Prop J. C. LUDES, Prop EVERYTHING CLEAN AND FRESH The following are a few of our prices 2 Packages Cresent Corn Flakes ..... 15c 2 Pkgs Egg O' See ..... 15c 2 Pkgs Cream of Wheat..... 25c 2 Pkgs Grape Nuts ..... 25c Fresh Ginger Snaps ..... 6c per 2 lb Soda Crackers ..... 1c Large Package Gold Dust..... 20c 25 oz. K. C. Bkng Pwdr..... 1c Good Pears..... 10c c Good Lamp Chimneys ..... 5c 2 Dozen Eggs ..... 2c 2 Packages Cresent Corn Flakes ..... 15c 2 Pkgs Egg O' See ..... 15c 2 Pkgs Cream of Wheat ..... 25c 2 Pkgs Grape Nuts ..... 25c Fresh Ginger Snaps ..... 6c per 2 lb Soda Crackers ..... 1 Large Package Gold Dust ..... 20c 25 oz. K. C. Bkng Pwdr ..... 1 Good Pears ..... 10c c Good Lamp Chimneys ..... 5c 2 Dozen Eggs ..... 2 2 Packages Cresent Corn Flakes ..... 15cts 2 Pkgs Egg O' See ..... 15cts 2 Pkgs Cream of Wheat ..... 25cts 2 Pkgs Grape Nuts ..... 25cts Fresh Ginger Snaps ..... 6c per lb 2 lb Soda Crackers ..... 15c Large Package Gold Dust ..... 20cts 25 oz. K. C. Bkng Pwdr ..... 18c Good Pears..... 10c can Good Lamp Chimneys ..... 5cts 2 Dozen Eggs ..... 25c W.C. Neele Carpenter and Paint All Work Guaranteed 1241 Blaine Avenue. CAUGHT AT LAST. Some certain of the colored portion borrowing their neighbor SEARCHLIGHT to read the news stead of subscribing and paying for SEARCHLIGHT themselves. I long will ye thus continue to spot off of other folks? HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr. J. E. Farme Physician and Surgee —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main N'S MIRIAL AND FAST FOOD love good eating IMBODEN MILLING CO. FREE STOR Filled with Care , Cigars and Tobacco ... Once a customer, always quaters for Colored people. use Grocery Main St. ONE 2046 DES, Prop Corn Flakes ..... 15cts ..... 15cts meat ..... 25cts ..... 25cts ..... 6c per lb ..... 15c Dust ..... 20cts wdr ..... 18c ..... 10c can ys ..... 5cts ..... 25c WICHITA, . . . KANSAS. Getting a divorce nowadays is as easy as lying. Even if Kuroki were meditating war he would not mention it. Gov. Edward Casper Stokes of New Jersey was at one time a teacher in a village school. Chickens in the city are a luxury, whether they be in the back yard or on the diner table. In the blessed era of airships no one will be able to wreck the trains by pulling up the rails. Caruso's salary is $260,000 a year. He ought to be able to have his own private monkey house on that. There is one thing to be said in favor of a backward spring. It shortens the season for mad dog scares. Census statistics say that only one woman in five works. But the other four keep father and others busy. Secretary Root must have found a good dyspepsia cure, for he says the world is all right and growing better. It is quite natural that the roofer should have high aspirations. He has learned that there is always room at the top. An Ohio man has walked from New York to Zanesville in search of health. Anyhow, the defective rail peril didn't get him. The name of the new heir to the Spanish throne has as many stories as a say-scaper. It is to be hoped that he can live up to it. The near-naturalists naturally do not like the president for showing them up. Near-naturalism is great graft in the magazines just now. Fishermen observe with relief that the president has made no protest against misrepresentations as to the size and habits of their kind of game. Frick is reported to have lost $30,000,000 and 30 pounds. A pound for each departed million is not so much, but how light he would be now had he lost $250,000,000! The Chicago lady who told her husband that she hated him with "the hissing hate of hell" was apparently designed by nature for a headliner on one of the Chicago papers, says Boston Globe. Alabama has five former governors still living. They are Rufus W. Cebb, elected in 1878 and 1880; Thomas G. Jones, elected in 1890 and 1892; William C. Coates, elected in 1894; Joseph F. Johnson, elected in 1896 and 1898, and William D. Jelks, who succeeded to the office on the death of William F. Stamford and was elected to a full term in 1902. It isn't necessary for a person to go to Europe nowadays to get the name of being a globe-trotter. An enterprise New Yorker will for five dollars plaster your baggage with red, white and yellow labels of European hotels, steamship lines and railroads, each label bearing a date stamp on if that will defy detection from the genuine, says the Express-Gazette. The labels are sold in lots of 40 and include different itineraries. Each set, however, is sold at the same price, and the dealer, at whose little store can be purchased European novelties, is enjoying a large and increasing ratonage. Renewed interest in the preservation of the Alhambra has manifested itself in Spain. The governor of Granada has had building experts and influential citizens meet to discuss plans for preventing the palace from going into complete decay. The structure was begun in the thirteenth century, and has passed through various vicissitudes. When the French evacuated it in 1812, they blew up some of the towers to destroy its value as a fortress, and in 1821 it was damaged by an earthquake. Queen Isabela interested herself in it in 1862, and began the work of restoring it to its original condition so far as that could be ascertained. According to the latest returns from the Chinese census, the empire has a population of fully 400,000,000 persons; enough, certainly, to have considerable influence on the future of the world if they all become enlightened. It is the possibility of depreciation that lies in these hundreds of millions of Asiatics that keeps the military students of the world awake. European civilization must be preserved; and although the prospect of an Asiatic invasion of the western countries is remote, so conservative and sane an observer as Admiral Maban has warned Europe of the peril of neglecting to prepare against it. Man cannot live on medals alone. That is the reason that so many of the Carnegie badges of heroic distinction find their way into the shops where the three golden balls proclaim that there is money to lend on large or small collateral. If the auto is going to put the horse out of business it ought to hurry up and put the horse out of suspense. At present the latter is rejoicing in the fact that he commands about $100 more in the market right now than he ever did before. TO REPORT ACCIDENTS THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Will Furnish Full Reports and Details—Hearing of Inquiry Will Be Made Public to Censure Trainmen. New York, July 2.—A policy of informing the public of the details of all accidents on the railroads, composing the Harriman system was put into effect today by order of E. H. Harriman, according to an official announcement made by the Union Pacific Railroad Company. It is stated that Mr. Harriman has ordered that full reports shall be made and promptly given to the press concerning all accidents on the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems and on the Oregon lines. It is also announced that it has been decided, as an experiment, to invite outsiders of local reputation and standing to be present and to participate in the hearing of the companies' board of inquiry into accidents, making forms; reports either agreeing or disagreeing with the findings of the board. The statement quotes the reports of the interstate commerce commission to the effect that over 70 percent of the serious collisions on American railways during the past five years were due to negligence of trainmen and engine men. On lines protected by block signals 94 percent of the collisions are attributed by the commission to negligence of trainmen and signal operators. The plan to make public full details concerning accidents follows a suggestion made by Julius Krutschmitt, director of the maintenance and operation department of the Harriman lines, who said: "Personal responsibility for accidents, whether of officers or laborers, should be known to the public. We must bring about closer observance of the rules and greater respect for danger signals than we now get from our employees. This can be done only by the widest publicity of the details of accidents." The Union Pacific also announces that its steel rails for delivery next year will be made by the open hearth process, which it is expected will decidedly lessen the number of breakages. THE STRIKE IS ALL OVER San Francisco, July 2.—"The strike is over." said Superintendent Storer of the Pestal Telegraph Company, today. "The strike is over," said Manager O'Brien, of the Western Union office, in the Ferry building. "The strike has just begun," said President Small of the local telegraphers' union. These three laconic statements adequately describe the attitude of the opposing parties, and give a hint as to their future action. Although the officials of both companies here in San Francisco are but subordinates, and could not of their own volition take any steps toward a settlement, it is not likely that any such steps will be taken while the local officials report that they are handling the business without unreasonable delay. The operators, on the other hand, state that they will carry on the fight even though the companies find a man for every key, and they declare they are prepared to stay out six months if necessary. Their leaders however, say that they expect to win in much less time, and President Small yesterday prophesied that the "lightning would strike soon in an unexpected place," but did not explain his remarks. Enter Plea of Not Guilty. Oklahoma City, July 2. — The preliminary hearing of Rudolph Tegler, accused of the murder of James R. Meadows and Mrs. Lila Meadows and Mrs. Dorothy Priest as accomplices, will be held July 10, before Justice Sewick. In the meantime the trio will be held in jail without bond. Tegler and both women were arraigned this afternoon before Justice Sewick, where they entered pleas of not guilty. Coroner Schaefer declared there is no foundation for the story printed in local paper that he would order the body of Meadows exhibited in order to investigate the poison story. He says it would be useless because the body was in a badly decomposed state when buried. Webb McNall Stricken. Gavlord, Kan., July 2. — Webb McNall, who as state superintendent of insurance under Governor Leedy, gained much notoriety by ousting several insurance companies from Kansas, suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home here last night. This morning his condition was considered critical. Christie Gets Charter. Tepeka, Kan., July 2—With a special session of the state charter board today it was decided to grant charters to the Christie Grain Company and the Farmers' Exchange Grain Company, two Kansas City concerns. On Saturday the applications were rejected on the grounds that the charters set forth two distinct purposes of organization. Today this was changed by striking out one of the purposes and the board granted the charters. New Austrian Railway. Hitherto tourists from the United States who chose the southern trip to Europe left the steamer at Glabrater or Naples, but many, chiefly those who had already been in Italy, now come to Trieste and continue from their voyage by the new Austrian railway. There can hardly be a more beautiful country than the regions which are made accessible by this new Transalpine railroad. The new railway is owned by the state, and is 130 miles long. There are 49 tunnels, with a total length of ten miles. There are 50 bridges, one of which, across the river Izonzo, has the longest stone span in the world. There are, besides, as many as 678 smaller bridges and viaducts.—Consular Reports. INSURANCE INVESTMENTS. How One Company's Assets Are Distributed in the South and West. In connection with its withdrawal from Texas, along with many other companies, rather than to submit to the new law which requires that 75% of the reserves on Texas policies shall be invested in securities of that state, which securities shall be deposited in the state and subjected to heavy taxation, in addition to the large tax now imposed on life insurance premiums, the Equitable Life Assurance Society has made public the distribution of its assets, at the end of the second year of the new management. The Equitable now has $10,958,000 invested in Texas, which is twice as much as the new law requires, but the management decided that to submit to the additional taxation would be an injustice to its policyholders in other states, which impose no such penalty on the thrift of their citizens. The Equitable's report shows that more than 37% of its total reserves are now invested in the southern and western states, while only 35% of its total insurance is carried in these states. Its investments are distributed as follows: Ala., $3,099,000; Ariz., $974,000; Ark., $4,038,000; Cal., $5,142,000; Col., $5,222,000; Fla., $4,924,000; Ga., $4,045,000; Idaho, $5,197,000; Ill., $12,617,000; Ind. Ter., $443,000; Ind., $8,836,000; Iowa, $3,690,000; Kansas, $11,637,000; Ky., $2,631,000; La., $3,054,000; Md., $2,207,000; Mich., $6,009,000; Minn., $2,065,000; Miss., $767,000; Mo., $8,197,000; Mont., $1,890,000; Neb., $7,526,000; Nev., $640,000; New Mex., $1,376,000; N.C., $1,649,000; N.D., $677,000; Ohio, $11,634,000; Okla., $1,006,000; Ore., $1,158,000; S. C., $975,000; S. D., $1,305,000; Tenn., $1,909,000; Utah, $2,134,000; Va., $6,592,000; Wash., $1,202,000; W. Va., $5,523,000; Wis., $2,342,000; Wyo., $3,637,000. SIGHS FOR PAST SHOWS. Mark Twain Regrets Vanished Joys of Other Days. Where now is Billy Rice? He was a joy to me, and so were the other stars of the nigger-show—Billy Birch, David Wambold, Backus and a delightful dozen of their brethren who made life a pleasure to me 40 years ago and later. Birch, Wambold and Backus are gone years ago; and with them departed to return no more forever, I suppose, the real nigger-show—the genuine nigger-show, the extravagant nigger-show—the show which to me had no peer and whose peer has not yet arrived, in my experience. We have the grand opera; and I have witnessed, and greatly enjoyed, the first act of everything which Wagner created, but the effect on me has always been so powerful that one act was quite sufficient; whenever I have witnessed two acts I have gone away physically exhausted, and whenever I have ventured an entire opera the result has been the next thing to suicide. But if I could have the nigger-show back again, in its pristine purity and perfection, I should have but little further use for opera. It seems to me that to the elevated mind and the sensitive spirit the hand-organ and the nigger-show are a standard and a summit to whose rarefied altitude the other forms of musical art may not hope to reach. Mark Twain, in North American Review. COFFEE COMPLEXION. Many Ladies Have Poor Complexions from Coffee. "Coffee caused dark colored blotches on my face and body. I had been drinking it for a long while and these blotches gradually appeared, until finally they became permanent and were about as dark as coffee itself. "I formerly had as fine a complexion as one could ask for. "When I became convinced that coffee was the cause of my trouble, I changed and took to using Postum Food Coffee, and as I made it well, according to directions, I liked it very much, and have since that time used it in place of coffee. "I am thankful to say I am not nervous any more, as I was when I was drinking coffee, and my complexion is now as fair and good as it was years ago. It is very plain that coffee caused the trouble." Most bad complexions are caused by some disturbance of the stomach and coffee is the greatest disturber of digestion known. Almost any woman can have a fair complexion if she will leave off coffee and use Postum Food Coffee and nutritious, healthy food in proper quantity. Postum furnishes certain elements from the natural grains from the field that Nature uses to rebuild the nervous system and when that is in good condition, one can depend upon a good complexion as well as a good healthy body. "There's a Reason." Read, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. / PERMITS FOR THE JAPS May Not Keep Intelligence Offices in San Francisco. Board of Police Commissioners Refuse Them Privilege on Ground That They Are Not Citizens. San Francisco, June 29.—The board of police commissioners Thursday denied the application of five Japanese for the privilege of renewing their permits to keep intelligence offices in this city and refused two Japanese applicants who desired to obtain new permits for the same business, on the ground that the applicants were not citizens of the United States and that here-to fore the policy of the board had been always to give the preference in these privileges to citizens, against those who are not and cannot become citizens. It had been urged on behalf of the petitioners that they were entitled to the privilege by virtue of the provisions of the treaty but the police commission contends that if such right does exist it is subject to laws enacted under the general police powers of the state concerning police and sanitary regulations. A refusal to grant such permits is not, according to the construction of the board, a violation of the right to trade. President Hagerty, in giving the decision of the board, said that it was the policy of the board to grant such permits only to citizens of the United States and not to citizens of foreign countries and he further suggested that the refusal to grant these permits would open the way for a determination in court of the extent of the right of Japanese in this respect under the treaty between the United States and Japan, should the applicants desire to take the matter into the courts. JUDGE LANDIS INSISTS. Has Subpoenas Issued for Standard Oil Officers to Tell About Financial Conditions. Chicago, June 27.—Judge Landis, in the United States district court Wednesday refused a new trial to the Standard Oil company recently convicted of making shipments at illegal rates between Whiting, Ind., and East St. Louis. After the denial of the motion asking a new trial, Attorney John S. Miller, for the oil company entered a motion in arrest of judgment. This was promptly overruled. Mr. Miller then asked the court to elect a particular count in the indictment on which to base the final judgement of the court. This was also denied by Judge Landis. Judge Landis ordered subpoenas issued for officers of Standard Oil and Union Tank Line companies. Suit Involves $40,000,000 Bartlesville, I. T., June 29.—Forty acres of oil land here and indirectly $40,000,000 worth of other property throughout Indian territory are involved in the suit of Mae Evelyn Hall, by her father, J. Eugene Hall, vs. the Cherokee nation, Dawes commission, secretary of the interior of and Ida Swannock, filed in the district court here Friday. A decision favorable to the plaintiff will reopen all contests heard by the Dawes commission and nulify much of its work for the past five years. Every piece of land apportioned in that period would have to be allotted. Hoke Smith Inaugurated. Atlanta, Ga., June 30—Hoke Smith was inaugurated governor of Georgia at noon Saturday. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Fish of the supreme court before the joint session of the legislature which began its annual session this week. Gov. Smith then delivered his inaugural address from a platform erected in the open air on the west front of the capitol. To Keep Missouri Clean Leavenworth, Kan., June 30.—Dr. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the state board of health has notified Dr. G. R. Combs, county health officer that Leavenworth must stop throwing refuse into the Missouri river. It is said the river water is polluted when it reaches Quindaro so that it causes fever and other diseases in Kansas City. Interior Department Disbarred Kansan Washington, June 30.—Eugene M. Caffry, an attorney of Hutchinson, Kan., was disbarred Friday from practicing before the interior department. This action followed an investigation which involved Caffry in irregularities in the granting of pensions to persons he represented as attorney. Mrs. Agaseiz' Dead Boston, June 29.—Mrs. Elizabeth Cabot Cary Agassiz, widow of the famous Harvard professor of zoology, Louis Agassiz, died in Arlington heights late Thursday. Mrs. Agassiz was born in Boston 55 years ago. She suffered a paralytic shock Monday. The Week's Business Failures New York, Juna 30.—Business failures in the United States for the week ended June 27 number 150. against 165 last week and 146 in the like week of 1906. Pure White Lead is the Natural Paint Pigment Numerous compounds are being offered to take the place of white lead as a paint, but no real substitute for it has yet been found. Pure White Lead has a peculiar property of amalgamating with the wood upon which it is used—added to this it has an elasticity which permits the paint to follow the natural expansion and contraction of the wood. Pure White Lead (with its full natural tenacity and elasticity, unimpaired by adulterants), alone fulfills all the requirements of the ideal paint. 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Just South of San Antonio on market. ance like this: $210, payable $10 lots and a farm of from 10 acres, acre farm in balmy south Texas, happy and contented. months in the year.eners, whose seasons never end, January, and bask in mid-winter's ous and the prices remunerative. seed and harvested every month in that the Northern farmer here sells and three-fourth the cost of ing and property values rapidly in feed, fatten winter and summer, the substantials of the temperate have to work hard six months in stock from dying during the win-forthwest. and people do not have to work the best society. and have more to show for what United States can be built for less than half obstrations are unknown. Bronchitis, Catarrh, Hay Fever and vegetables, which ripen every better and less expensive than in The Farmer's Opportunity 95,000 Acres in the "Garden Spot of the World" is Now Being Opened Up to the American People. Dr. Chas. F. Simmons Ranch Just South of San Antonio on the Market. You will never get another chance like this: $210, payable $10 a month, without interest, buys two lots and a farm of from 10 acres, for truck and fruit raising, to a 640-acre farm in balmy south Texas, where the people are prosperous, happy and contented. Where the flowers bloom ten months in the year. Where the farmers and gardeners, whose seasons never end, eat home-grown June vegetables in January, and bask in mid-winter's balmy air and glorious sunshine. Where the land yield is enormous and the prices remunerative. Where something can be planted and harvested every month in the year. Where the climate is so mild that the Northern farmer here save practically all his fuel bills and three-fourth the cost of clothing his family in the North. Where the country is advancing and property values rapidly increasing. Where all stock, without any feed, fatten winter and summer, on the native grasses and brush. Where the same land yields the substantials of the temperate the luxuries of the tropic zones. Where the farmer does not have to work hard six months in the year to raise feed to keep his stock from dying during the winter, as they do in the North and Northwest. Where sunstrokes and heat prostrations are unknown. Where sufferers from Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Hay Fever and Throat Troubles find relief. Where, surrounded by fruits and vegetables, which ripen every month in the year, the living is better and less expensive than in the North. Where the water is pure, soft and plentiful. Where the taxes are so low that the amount is never missed. Where Public and Private Schools and Churches of all denominations are plentiful. Where peace, plenty and good will prevail. Where it is so healthy that there are few physicians and most of them, to make a living, supplement their income from other business. Write today for full particulars and beautiful views of the ranch. DR. CHAS. F. 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WORK PROGRESSES FINELY He Admits That Less nae Is Being ‘Accomplished and That Many Changes Are Contemplated in the. Near Future: Washington, June 29.—"It Is a tis- sue of falsehood," said Secretary Taft Friday, when his attention was called to the reports of dissatisfaction on the part of the administration of the man- agement of affairs under the Isthmian canal commission and of the intention of the officers engaged in that work to relinquish it and return to the United States. Continuing the secretary said: “The work appears to be progressing finely. It is true that in a recent month the excavations made under Col. Goethals were 150,000 cubie yards less than under his predecessor but this was due to a strike and to other causes beyond his control, Col. Goe- thals will have all the help in the way of army ofticers he may need. His as- sistants I am leaving to his own se- lection.” “What about David W. Ross, the re- tiring general disbursing agent?” was asked the secretary, “Mr. Ross’ resignation was not asked for,” the secretary replied. “His work has been in every way satisfac- tory and he was one of the most ef- ficient officers we ever had, Because of his private business Mr, Ross want- ed to leave the commission June 1, but I wanted him to stay at least until July 15." Secretary Taft declared that the resignation of Engineer Ripley was voluntary, “He and Col. Goethals did not agree as to the character of some works and Mr, Ripley retired,” said the secretary. “He had been design- ing some locks. Nor has General Manager Bird of the Panama railroad resigned as has been reported. “Jf Jackson Smith, the commissioner who has charge of all the labor on the isthmus has resigned,” continued the secretary, Idon’t know it. There is no truth so far as I know in the reports of his resignation. “As to Mr. Bishop, the secretary of the commission who is now on duty at Washington I am not prepared to say what his future assignments will be. ‘That will be determined next week.” Secretary Taft added that neither Lieutenant Colonel Goethals, Major Gaillard nor Major Sibert has recently applied for leave of absence. When he was on the isthmus some time ago the secretary explained, Col, Guethals had spoken to him about his leave of absence, but there has been no recent communication on the subject. “The president promised the army officers when they took up their work ‘on the isthmus,” said Secretary Taft, “that they have 4 months leave each year, so arranging their affairs that one might readily take up the work when another was absent, “{ don't know where all the reports come from,” added Secretary Taft “Some one has gathered a lot of cir- cumstances, having no connection with each other and has put the whole thing together as an evidence that dis- satisfaction exists. He reiterated that the statements are not true.” From Secretary Taft's statement Friday it is evident that the whole or portion of the work may yet be given out under private contract. Col, Goe- thals is under instructions to submit his views on this subject with a view to their presentation to congress, President Jesse to Seek Health. St. Louis, June 29.—President R. H. Jesse of the University of Missouri, located at Columbia, Mo., who attend- ed a meeting of the board of cura- tors here Friday, said that acting upon the advice of his physician he expects to temporarily withdraw from his duties and take a vacation to re- cuperate. “I may not be able to re- sume my duties for some time,” he said, “as I intend to take a long va- cation and seek to r-store my health.” For Shooting at a Judge $100. St. Louis, June 29—In the case of Rosa and Clara Weil, charged pointly with assaulting to kill Judge Jesse A, MeDonald of the cireuit court, as he sat on the bench, January 2, a jury in criminal court Friday fined Rosa Weil $100 and acquitted her sister. ‘The girls admitted firing ‘the shot at the judge, They were sald to have been dissatisfied with a decision of Jndge McDonald regarding the divis: ion of their father's estate. Ne al ae aS aa eared Chicago, June 29.—Judge Chytraus Friday declared the law passed by the last legislature and prohibiting the sale of cigarettes in Mlinois, invalid. He held that the body of the act did aot conform to the title. The judge declared that the lay was declared to ve an act to “regulate” when, in fact, 4 was an act to prohibit. Oldest Nebraska Woman Dead. Grand Island, Neb., June 29.—Mrs. Katherine Felske, aged 104, died here Tharsday aight. She us the oldest person in Nebraska. Mrs. Felske was born in Prussia and has lived in the United States 100 years. ONE MAN'S EXPERIENCE IN WESTERN CANADA, To the Editor, : Dear Sir: The following experience of an li- Rois man who went to Western Can- da six years ago is but one of the thousands of letters that could be re- produced showing how prosperity fol- lows the settler on the fertile lands of Western Canada. This letter was written to the Chicago agent of the Government of the Dominion of Can- ada and is dated at Evarts, Alberta, April 8th, 1907: “It is six years the 5th of this month since I and family landed in Red Deer, family sick and only $75 in my pocket. Bought a $12 lot, built a 12x14 shack and went to work as a carpenter. Next May sold for $400 (had added 16x18 building to shack). Purchased two lots at $70 each and built a 23x28 two story building and sold for $950. Filed on a quarter section 33 miles N. W. of Red Deer and have spent three years on it and am well pleased, Quarter all fenced and cross fenced, wire and rail, 2% miles of fence. House 29x31 feet on stone foundation. Last year was my first attempt to raise grain, 1% acres of fall wheat, yield grand, but was frosted August 2nd, was cut Angust 16th and made good piz feed. Had 1% acres fall rye that I think could not be beat. A farmer from Dakota cut it for me; he said he never saw such heavy grain anywhere. Straw was 7 feet high. I had 4 acres of 2 rowed barley on fall breaking that did not do so well, yet it ripened and gave me all the feed I need for stock and seed for this spring. I did not have grain threshed, so can’t give yield, but the wheat would have gone at least 25 bu. to the acre, Have a log stable 31x35 feet, broad roof and two smaller buildings for pigs and chickens. “[ have lived in Harvey, Mls. and know something about it. I have been hungry there and though able and willing to work could get none to do. One Saturday evening’ found me with- out any supper or a cent to get it with. A friend, surmising my situation, gave me a dollar, which was thankfully ac- cepted and later paid back. Wife and I are thankful we came here. We were living near Mt. Vernon, Ills., as perhaps you remember visiting me there and getting me headed for the Canadian Northwest, and a happy day ft has proved for me. I have not grown rich, but I am prospering. I would not take $3,000 for my quarter now. The past winter has been a hard one, but I worked outside the coldest day (52 below) all day and did not suffer, We are getting a school started now that is badly needed. “Our P. ©. Evarts, is about 15 miles; there is another office 6 miles, but It is not convenient to us. Wife and I would not exchange our home here for anything Mlinois has to offer. “Yours truly, “(3a.) E. EMBERLEY.” Is the Sailors’ Friend. Sixty thousand sailors look to H. A. Hanbury for advice and for protec- tion, Mr. Hanbury is the United States shipping commissioner for the port of New York. He is the sailors’ judge and jury. The men who sign on foreign craft now must appear be- fore him for their papers instead of going to the consuls of the various countries. He decides all disputed questions between the men and their sailing masters. Many of the abuses of these men that formerly were com- mon, such as compelling them to buy their outfits from the ship owners or captains, have been done away with under Mr. Hanbury’s rule. His office is on the Battery park, New York, where he easily can reach all the ships leaving that port. ELEVEN YEARS OF ECZEMA. Hands Cracked and Bleeding—Nail Came Off of Finger—Cuticura Rem- edies Brought Prompt Relief. “I had eczema on my hands for about eleven years. The hands crack- ed open in many places and bled. One of my fingers was so bad that the nail came off. I had tried so many rem- edies, and they all had failed to cure me. I had seen three doctors, but got no relief. Finally I got a cake of Cuti- cura Soap, a box of Cuticura Ointment and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent Pills. Of course I keep Cuticura Soap all the time for my hands, but the one cake of Soap and half a box of Cuti- cura Ointment cured them. I recom: mend the Cuticura Remedies to all suffering with eczema, Mrs. Eliza A. Wiley, R. F. D. No. 2, Liscomb, Ia, ct. 18, 1906.” Conclusive. “Do you regard this prevalence of high prices as a sign of prosperity?” “Certainly,” answered Mr. Dustin Stax; “the fact that people can afford to pay them is a conclusive sign of prosperity.”—Washington Star. DO YOUR CLOTHES LooK YELLOW? If.so, use Red Cross Ball Blue, Tt will make them White as show. 2 oz, package J cents, Many Measures Looked After. As many as 1,310 metric weights and measures were submitted for Yerification in the city of London during last year. e Save the Babies. NFANT MORTALITY is something frightful. We can hardly realize that of ] all the children born in civilized countries, twentytwo per cent, or nearly one-quarter, die before they reach one year} thirtyseven per cent., or mors than one-third, before they are five, and one-half before they are fifteen! We do not hesitate to say that a timely use of Castoria would save a ma- jority of these precious lives, Neither do we hesitate to say that many of these infantile deaths are occasioned by the use of narcotic preparations. Drops, tinctures and soothing syrups sold for children’s complaints contain more or less opium, or morphine, They are, in considerable quantities, deadly poisons. In any quantity they stupefy, retard circulation and lead to congestions, sickness, death. Castoria operates exactly the reverse, but you must see that it bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. Castoria causes the blood to circulate properly, opens tha pores of the skin and allays fever. 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Give Defiance Starch a fair trial— try it for both hot and cold starching, and if you don't think you do better work, in less time and at smaller cost, return it and your grocer will give you back your money. Adlai Stevenson a Traveler. Adlai E, Stevenson, one of the two living vice presidents, puts in most of his time traveling about the country visiting relatives, whose name is legion, particularly in the south. He stays little at his comfortable but un- pretentious home in Bloomington, 1). Sheba tntn: Wank Bhoae: Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures painful,ewollen, smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy, Sold by all Draguists and Shee Stores, Don't accept any substitute. SamplePREE. Address A. 8. Olmsted, Le Ror, N.Y Unprogressive London. New York city has more telephones than London, though London has 2,000,000 more inhabitants than New York city. Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 02. package, 5 cents. Experience ts a great teacher, but by the time ft hands a man his diplo- ma he {s too old to make much use of his knowledge. 5 ‘Mra, Winslow's Soothing Syrap. For chiigren tenting, softene tbe gursh, reduces te Bamimation,saliaya pais, curce wine colle "Zen butte, Those who are fancy free are free to faney what they please, \ Letters from Prominent Physician: addressed to Chas. H. Fletcher. ULD SURES tcpr ope KEPT OPEN BY IMPURITIES IN THE BLOOD ‘Whenever a sore refuses to heal it is because the blood is’ riot pure and healthy, as it should be, but is infected with poisonous germs or some old blood taint which has correpted and polluted the circulation. Those most usually affiicted with old sores are persons who have reached or passed mid- Elelife. The vitality of the Llood and strength of the system have naturally ' tegun to decline, and the peisonous germs Which have accumulated because of a Suggish and inactive condition cf the system, or some hereditary taint which has hitherto been held in chec’s, now force an outlet on the face, arms, lege or other part of the body. The place grows red and angry, festers and eats into the surrounding tissue until it becomes a chronic and stubborm leer, fed and kept open by the impurities with which the blood is saturated. Nothing is more trying and disagreeable than a stubborn, non-healing sore, The very foct that it resists ordinary remedies and treatments is good reasom | for suspicion; the same germ-producing cancerous ulcers is back of every, © sore, and especially is this tme if the trouble is am inherited one, Waches, salves, nor indeed anything else, applied directly to the sorc, cam i doany permanent good ; neither will remor | suee of Sige sears stance. mz ing the sore with caustic plasters or the Woe eemell pimple at Sret but it curgeon’s knife make a lasting cure. H revenly ciwlatetr aed wette Cycly particle of the Giceaued “feo wep Stermed cbout it and consulted token away another sore would come, be frentea me Bat the sore continned Heads trouble if Zin he blood, and the oprew woree, i taw 8.8, 8. eae cur Away. BES URG ADE oS tEh Sy was The cure must come by a thorough cleans Ccupietely cured. “My (viccd ia ing of theblood. In S. S. 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EMPO New Phone 1893 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. Wal- ker uses in making the hair grow. Office at 634 North Wabash Ave., For Full Particulars FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" ```markdown ``` The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Past 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. FORT SCOTT, KAN Rev. William Garrete, one of Shilloh's oldest members, died Saturday night at 10 p. m., age 65. He leaves a wife and one daughter, and several stepchildren to mourn his absence. Rev. Matt S. Jones has returned from Topeka from the convention, and makes a splendid report of the meeting spiritually and financially. Mrs. Ella Johnston delegate for the Sunday school, also makes a good report. On her return she came by the way of Kansas City, visiting her old school friends, and like to forget to come home, having such a good time. Brother James H. Scott, delegate for the B. Y. P. U., brought back the best report which was grand, and also Fort Scott B. Y. P. U. got the banner, and we are going to work to hold it. Shiloh Baptist church, with Rev. Jones, pastor, will complete their baptism the first Sunday in July. All the auxiliary of the church are doing grand work. 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. BOSTON 496 PHONE J H TURNER WICHITA, MANS 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. Frank Wilson Tent No. 1 with Mrs. Susie Daniels, Queen other, had their entertainment, and had a grand success. Cleared $18. The Sir Knights and Daughters turned out well. The Grand Session will be held at Weir City, Kan., July 7., and the Sir Knights of Fort Scott will run an excursion on the 12th. Let us all go and have a good time. Mrs. Jeff Richard left Saturday, the 29th, for Colorado Springs, where she will visit her son-in-law, I. A. McAdams, and two grandchildren, to be gone two months, and from there to Trinidad, Colo., to visit her son, Will Richard, and wife. Mr. Sam Badey and brother have four pool tables for sale. Anyone wishing them may write to 1635 East Wall, Fort Scott, Kan. Rev. Dudley, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, has been very sick but is up and around again. Misses Ida and Ada Kennald, Fort Scott society young ladies, are going away to spend the summer. The young men are scared that they will get married while gone. Fort Scott is blessed with two colored doctors, Dr. McLemore and Dr. Brookins. The colored people will patronize their own race. Dr. McKeever, a colored dentist from Maharah Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., has begun work in Fort Scott. We wish him much success. 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. The Searchlight is now prepared to do your job work in better and more up-to-date style than ever before. Give your race people a chance. THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT A. B. DTR. IDA M. JORDAN, An Untiring Worker, North Topeka, Kan. 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. ' ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION. To the Press: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the Constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States, is hereby called to convene at Topeka, Kansas, in its eleventh annual session. Monday and Tuesday, August 12th and 13th, 1907. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river, are eligible to membership in the Association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity throughout the country to meet with us in Topeka, Kansas, to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in this country. Recent developments, such as the Brownsville affair, Tillman's lectures against us, show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race, and the Press must undoubtedly take the lead. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter, in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The executive committee will apprise all western railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the craft. W. H. DUNCAN, President. D. B. FAW, Secretary. Colorado Springs, Col., June 19, 1907. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Rev. J. H. Raimey preached to Queen Esther's Circle Sunday. The district president, Mrs. H. F. Frazier was present at the Sunday school. She addressed the school most beautiful and made many of the children's hearts glad. She also remarked to the B. Y. P. U. A program was rendered in the evening by the ladies of the circle, consisting of papers, recitations, songs and select readings. Mrs. Frazier addressed the circle in a most pleasing manner, and all who heard her were benefited by her talk. Monday evening the president called the circle together, where the district president addressed us again. Mrs. Frazier is a woman that the Southwestern District Association should be proud of and we hope her short stay in Great Bend has been a pleasant one. After the business meeting adjourned all bade Mrs. Frazier good-bye, but decided to return immediately with a little surprise. All enjoyed a few moments of pleasure, after which light refreshments were served. While in our little city she was M. SIR WALTER N. WILLIAMS, Parsons, Kan. MESSEN FAMOUS AND ICE CHE WHOLESAL For Parties, Picnics, Orders delivered to BON-TON BAKERY E. B. MESS 146 North Main St. DTR. ELLA GOLDEN. the guest of Rev. Mrs. J. H. Raimey. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith entertained Rev. and Mrs. Raimey, and Mrs. Frazier at lunch Monday evening. Rev. Alexandre addressed the First Baptist Sunday school in a most pleasing manner Sunday. Mrs. Frazier will leave for her home in Wichita Tuesday morning. Harvest has begun over this section. Miss Ethel Stephens spent Sunday in Hutchinson. Little Misses Bessie and Ruth Johnson of Hutchinson is visiting little Misses Jaunita Sellers and Sarah Starks. Miss Katie Joshlin is still on the sick list. Miss Irene Sellers is visiting in the country. REV. HENRY I. JONES. Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Rev. Henry I. Jones was born in St. Charles county, Missodri, March 27, 1874. His father, Rev. James Jones, was a Virginian, and his mother was Evelina Jones, was of Mississippi. Rev. Jones, Sr., was pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church at Wentzville, Mo., for twenty years. Young Jones joined the Baptist church in March, 1894, and entered the ministry a year later. He entered the Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and graduated with great honors in 1900 in a class of 18. He was then called to one of the best churches in Missouri, the Mt. Zion Baptist church, at Liberty, Mo. He was later called to the First Baptist church, North Lawrence, Kansas, and served it faithfully for two years. In 1905 he was called to the pastorate of the Second Baptist church two years later to awaken an interest among the workers of the Baptist Young People's Union in Southwestern Kansas. Dr. Jones was called to the pastorate of the Tabernacle Baptist church, this city, about a month ago, and was installed pastor last Sunday. During the short stay of the Rev. Mr. Jones there has been four additions to the church. This young man has proven himself a great organizer among his people. He was very highly respected among the people of his charge at Hutchinson irrespective of color or denomination. Rev. Jones was married to Miss Ollie B. Webb in 1901, and has a very interesting little family. He comes to the Tabernacle Baptist church highly recommended. MEDICINE LODGE NEWS. Rev. W. H. Garnett is back to Medicine Lodge again for the purpose of starting to build the new Baptist church. Thomas Carter got a good portion of his garden truck washed out during the storm by high water. The colored folks of Medicine Lodge are expecting to have a picnic at Sheron the 4th. Hope they will have a good time. Mrs. Wilfley lost a 100 or more young friers in the storm June 23. Mrs. W. H. Clay also lost near the same number. Mrs. C. More lost quite a number. One part of Meicine Lodge certainly looks sad. PRATT NEWS. No Fourth of July celebration in Pratt this week. All are in the harvest fields. A. B. The excursion to Hutchinson Sunday carried a good number of Pratt people. NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan will leave as a delegate to Weir City, to attend the Grand Session next Monday, July 8th. The Twelve Star club met with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 North Western avenue Monday evening, July 1. A very pleasant meeting. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan president; Mrs. Rosalie Williams, secretary. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan entertained last Tuesday evening, June 25th, in honor of Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, K. C. K., A. G. M., at 7 o'clock dinner. Rev. W. H. Housely and wife, Rev. J. L. Master Earl Turner is expected to visit the Bandy boys in Pratt this week. F. W. Ganaway, H. Graves, E. K. Martin, G. Williams, J. B. Martin, G. Gordon took the excursion to Hutchinson Sunday and brought back harvest hands to help harvest their immense crops of wheat. Rev. Turner preached a noble sermon for the Ladies' Circle Sunday at the Baptist church. J. T. Russel and Edna Alexander were united in marriage Sunday at Pratt. Mrs. A. T. Bandy and sons Carl and Milton went to Hutchinson Sunday and visited her sister Mrs. Emma McDonald and baby. Miss Leona Graves visited Mrs. Johnston in Hutchinson Sunday. Mr. G. W. Fox and family attended the big basket meeting the A. M. E church had at Hutchinson Sunday. Woodson and wife. Everything was up-to-date. The Grand officers were royally entertained by Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, after the routine of business. Refreshments were served in the honor of the Grand officers at 5 o'clock. The C. G. M. also made a pleasant visit with St. Luke Temple No. 5, June 25, at 8 p. m. We all enjoyed their grand visit. Rev. Frank Wilson left for his home, Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday morning. June 26th. Come again, Grand officers, in the near future. CLEARWATER NEWS Mrs. Aaron White and Mrs. Maria Barton was over near Sterling, Kan., for the last few days. C. R. Wifley has taken a position on section of the Missouri Pacific, and is doing very well. Miss Ethel Barton and Miss Edith White were in Clearwater shopping, and taking in the sight. George Barton and M. A. White are harvesting their wheat in partnership, which makes less expense for each of them, as harvest hands are scarce. They have about 250 acres between them, with good yield. TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE. From the beginning of time to the present the human race has been heir to errors, misunderstandings, and mistakes. Since the day when Adam made his fatal error in the Garden of Eden, man has been erroring. The hu- PAGE 3 man race gloats in seeing its fellows err—and looks in awe of astonishment to find humanity ready to forgive. It is, indeed, a man divine who can "forgive his fellow man his trespasses" as his heavenly Father "has forgiven him." The world is always better for the living of the man who can and will forgive. Earth would be an operative heaven if men on earth would freely forgive each other. "Forgiving" and to be "Forgiven" is the basis of true peace, all eternal love. Few men there are who do not ask heavenly forgiveness, yet who hesitates to forgive his fellow man, and great is that man who freely asks forgiveness and he who freely grants forgiveness. Every man errs—no man is without error—then, truly "To err is human, and to forgive is divine." Watch for the Searchlight collector. Be prepared to pay what you owe us. Office, 601 N. Main St. 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 BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main Banner Millis CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED FROBENCH BROS, PROPS. 602 N. Main St. Phone 888 PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS. Prags. W. S. HENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents secure. Offer trials. Sold by learning patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $5 a year, four months. Sold by newswriters. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington D.C. Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv 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 Johnstons Restaurant, 339 N. Main, is the place to get good meals. Ice cream and soda water always on hand. WEBSTER PURELY FEMININE - .GE 4 SIMPLICITY IN HOME KEYNOTE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE DECORATIONS. Over-Elaboration in Any Form Is Always a Mistake—Proper Way to Hang Pictures, Curtains and Draperies. Although the majority of home-builders and home-makers are tending toward simplicity and good taste in house decorations, one still sees 'in a great many homes heavy stuffed draperies, inartistic furniture and poor taste in pictures and other decorations. A merciless elimination should be the first step toward decorating a room in good taste; perhaps the room should be cleared absolutely. Then Treatment for Alcove. the solid color backgrounds should be arranged next, the effects striven for being extremely plain in floor, wall and ceiling, selecting light and harmonious tones. Drape the windows so as to exclude as little light as possible, and then begin to carefully decorate the agreeable flat surfaces, one of the main ideas of the new straight-line style being to keep the surfaces flat. Not only should all the pictures be decorative in line and coloring themselves, but they should be framed with extreme simplicity in narrow wood molding, some frames rectangular, some few round or oval, to give a sense of diversity in line. They should be hung perfectly flat against the wall, suspended from the molding by one thin wire of as near as possible the color of the wall paper. Curtains and other draperies should always be hung in straight lines, and never draped, and should be used only when absolutely necessary. A tardy recognition is being given to the beauty of the straight line, and that is why the gilded and curved furniture is going out and the mission and "new art" styles coming in. As few cushions as possible consistent with comfort should be used, and the upholstery should be extremely simple. In the accompanying picture of an alcove a delightful and dignified effect was gained by the introduction of two formal plants in pottery jars. The large and peculiarly paned window gave an abundance of light, which was toned and shaded by the thin green mesh curtains. The color scheme of the alcove was soft gray, green or gold, and was faithfully carried out in the details of the decoration. Piques In Many Forms. One can pay $2.50 per yard for a French pique, or get something modest and pretty for $12½ cents. The finer varieties are not made in jumper styles like the cheaper fabrics, but are more often seen in lovely little jacket suits. The cutaway with long sleeves is a stylish model for a white pique and can be made extremely beautiful. Like most dresses of its kind it looks best when trimmed with stitched bands and embroidered buttons. The little labels, collar and cuffs are neat with white embroidery. Many of the pique skirts have the tailored effects. Few, if any, are trimmed unless, perhaps, bands of like material are used and stitched down the seams. This suit is always worn with a very sheer waist. French Atomizers. Perfumes are fashionable again, although anything but a delicate odor strictly is tabooed by refined and conservative women. Only a small quantity's permissible and the French pump atomizer is the most satisfactory contrivance for obtaining an equal distribution of perfume. An extremely attractive style is made of blue Austrian glass, which is rich in color and slightly iridescent and is decorated with silver deposit, artistically engraved. The top is of plain polished silver. Another handsome atomizer is made of cut glass with an engraved silver top. A new French novelty is small enough to fit in the shopping bag. Corset Laces in Boys' Blouses. Use rubber corset laces in place of tape or elastic in boys' blouses or bloomers. PROPER WAY TO CLEAN RUGS. Those of Expensive Material Need Most Careful Handling. Cleaning rugs—especially the antique ones that cost hundreds of dollars, really is a science, and housewives possessing any of these much-valued floor coverings should remember it when having their spring cleaning done. The mistake of brushing with a stiff broom against the grain should never be made, and, if necessary to prevent this, mistresses personally should superintend this work, for going against the weave takes off the silky nap and loosens the threads that bind the material together. Neither should they ever be shaken by one end or in the center to free them from dust and dirt, for this is apt to loosen the weave. Pounding them with the regulation rattan rug beater makes for destruction and never should be permitted. The only thing I know of to take the surface dirt from fine, thin old coverings is a thorough brushing or whisking with a strong but soft bristle brush, working always with the grain. After this partial cleaning a damp cloth can be stroked across the top to give a brightness to the colors. Once or twice a year a genuine old-fashioned scrubbing will freshen the colors. But I would suggest that this be done by an experienced person who will do it by hand, for modern processes often ruin thin fabrics, and once the weave is loosened and the covering begins to come apart the rug is of really little use for any practical wear. Once the dirt is blown out the rest is comparatively easy, for it consists of a simple washing—scrubbing, rather—with cold water and castile or pure white soap, one that has little lye in its composition, for, although the colors are all the best vegetable dyes in these fine rugs, and should never run, any but a pure soap should not be used on them. Wear Fillets in Hair. The summer girl should adopt the fashion of wearing ribbon fillets in the hair during the morning. A smooth, full pompadour is made and the hair moistened a trifle if it does not wave readily. Then two bands of ribbon are fastened snugly around it, the first being an even distance from the edge of the hair all around and the second parallel to the first and between it and the knot. Pull out the hair outside and between the fillets. This makes a pretty and neat arrangement for morning, and when one dresses for the afternoon it is necessary only to remove the ribbons and fluff out the pompadour with a comb. It will lie in pretty waves. This is a particularly good way to achieve the wavy coifure now so fashionable, for it is beyond doubt the least harmful to the hair. In fact, it cannot do it the least injury if carefully done. GOOD IN MANY MATERIALS Cotton, Muslin, or Thin Silk Suitable for Little Girl's Frock. There are any number of pretty cotton materials suitable for a little frock of this description; it also makes up daintiny in muslin or thin silk for wearing over colored underslips. It is much gored, fitting the yoke in the upper part without fulness, but falling in ample fulness in the skirt part. The pointed yoke is composed of rows of Valenciennes lace insertion joined together; below this incisions ```markdown ``` are cut in the frock and button holed round, then a soft ribbon sash is threaded through and ties in a short bow at the back, giving it the appearance of an Empire style. Short puffed sleeves gathered into very narrow bands trimmed with lace. The foot of frock is trimmed with three frills of Valenciennes lace sewn on about three inches apart. Materials required: Two and one-half yards 36 inches wide, two and one-quarter yards insertion, and about nine and one-half yards lace. L.C. WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT It Happened KANSAS .....in..... Killed in Newton Yards. — Anton Wentzell, a Santa Fe switchman, was run over by a switch engine in the Sand Creek yards adjoining Newton, receiving injuries from which he died three hours later. Largest in the State. — When the work being carried on by the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company is completed, Wichita will have the largest underground telephone system in the state. The conduits will extend under the entire business district to cover the future expansion district and far enough into the residence district to cover the future expansion of the business district for some years to come. Cut Their Throats. — Mrs. Peter Johnson, of Formoso, attempted to take the lives of her two children, a girl of 10 years and a boy of 5, by cutting their throats while they were in their beds. She then ran upstairs and cut her own throat. She used a piece of broken carthenew. The children will recover, but the mother's life is in doubt. She is the widow of Peter Johnson, who took his life by drinking carbolic acid June 15. Boy Drowns While Bathing. — Edgar Beckwith, aged 11 years, an inmate of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home, at Atchison, was drowned in Deer creek while in bathing. The teachers had taken the children to the woods for an outing and in spite of orders to the contrary the Beckwith boy and two others slipped off to the creek and went in swimming. Ira Rushenord, another boy, came near being drowned in attempting to rescue his companion. Third to Die Violent Death—Whit- mentally deranged from brooding over his recent arrest on the charge of cruelty to animals, John Harkins, of Topeka, aged 19 years, committed suicide. Harkins filled a teacup with carbolic acid and drank ail but a few drops. He is the third of the family to die a violent death within the last two years. Some time ago a brother was drowned and about two years ago another brother, a brakeman, was killed in an accident. Must Not Use Their Feet—Bakers in Kansas hereafter must not use their feet to knead or work bread and they must not use the bare floor of their bakeshop as the "pan" in which to knead the bread. Such is the order just issued by Dr. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the Kansas board of health. The June bulletin of the board contains the rules governing bakeshops and the following is one: "Kneading or working the dough with the feet is strictly forbidden. The bread and pastry must not be laid on the bare floor." Dr. Crumbine has heard that some of the bakers have fallen into the habit of stomping the bread dough instead of kneading it with their hands. It is said that when the dough becomes hard and is about ready to be set to rise, some of the bakers dump the batch of dough onto the floor and proceed to work it with their feet. This practice is no longer tolerated. The rules are effective at once and a violation is punishable by a heavy fine. The rules also prohibit allowing domestic animals of any kind in the work shop and it is also provided that the bakers must wear sufficient clothing. Chewing tobacco and smoking are also tabooed in working hours, and the workmen are not to be allowed to sit down on the benches or tables used in the shop. 2 Board Elects Officers. — The State Board of Control held its bi-en-us election of officers at Topeka and re-elected all of its old officers. E. B. Schermerhorn will continue as chairman, S. C. Elliott as treasurer and H. C. Bowman as attorney. The board also let contracts for desks and chairs for the addition to the Girl's Industrial School at Beloit. The Hall Stationery Company, of Topeka, was the lowest bidder on desks and secured the contract for $1,000 worth. There were five bidders. The Hall Company also secured the contract for $243.40 worth of gymnasium supplies for the Beloit school. Took All But the House. — Gov. Hoch has issued a requisition on the governor of Indiana for Harry Ward, who is wanted in Arkansas City for grand larceny. Ward is now at Vigo. Ind, and is under arrest. He is charged with stealing from Warren B. Robertson a trunk, eight rugs, eleven lace curtains, two bed spreads, a lot of table linen, portiers and a clock. The total value of the articles taken is about $100. Peabody Youth Drowns.—Roy Nonken, a young man nineteen years of age, of Peabody, Kan., was drowned in Cedar Creek, near Wonsev. Killed by Train at Florence.—Patrick Coyne, a retired farmer living at Florence, was struck by the Santa Fe California Limited and instantly killed. 43 Steers Killed by Lightning. — M. W. Scott, a stockman living two miles west of Grandan, had forty-three head of 3-year-old steers killed by lightning. 4 Mrs. Laura Williams, 625 4th St., Cherryvale, Kansas. 5. Mrs. Mary Burdett, 819 N. 1st. street, Atchison, Kansas. 6. Mrs. Addie Glaspe, 128 Mulberry street, Otowa, Kansas. 7. Mrs. Lillian Shobe, 336 Santa Fe street, Salina, Kansas. 8. Mrs. Nancy Fax, 505 N. Santa Fe St., Foffeyville, Kansas. 9. Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1321 Van Buren, st., Topeka, Kansas. 10. Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Arkansas street, Lawrence, Kansas. 11. Mrs. Paulina Woodfork, 823 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 12. Mrs. C. March, 515 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 14. Mrs. May R. Freeman, 105 S. Locust St., Pittsburg, Kansas. 15. Mrs. S. S. Furlough, box 405, Weir City, 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. 20 Mrs. S. Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St., Leavenworth, Kan. 24 Mrs. Cherry Briley, E. 12th St., Coffeyville, Kansas. 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 S. 15th St., Parsons, Kansas. 29 Mrs. Percola Lee, 720 Cheyenne St., Leavenworth, Kansas. 30. Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd ave. south, Leavenworth, Kansas. 32. Mrs. Adda Birthright, 114 West Broadwav. Bute, 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. 63. Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1147 Ann ave, Kansas City, Kansas. 77 Mrs. A. Pickenc, 259 E. 15th, Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Francis Hardeman, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. 89. Mrs. Blanche E. Alston, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb. 11 C. Swan, 1056 N. Mosley Ave. Wichita, Kansas. 13 Lee Holiday, 728 S. 20th St., Par- 15. E. W. Garvice, North 1st street Salina, Kansas. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St. S. Cmahs, 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, Law- rence, Kansas. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kan. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan Tpekea, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren Tpekea, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 536 Allart Graves, 90 Charles St. Deadwood, South Dakota. ```markdown ``` Kingsdown to Have Station. — The Rock Island railroad has been ordered by the Kansas board of railroad commissioners to establish a station and agent at Kingsdown, in Ford county. Signal Device Nets Him $100,000. — Judd Shoecraft, of Eskridge, has sold a signal patent to the Santa Fe Railroad Company for $100,000. This is not the first patent that Mr. Shoecraft has secured and sold. He was partly responsible for the patent of the signal bars which are used by most railroads at the different crossings in towns. Bouquet for Kingman. — Secretary J. S. Crumbine, of the state board of health, says he believes the city of Kingman has the best water supply in the state and that it is going to spend $12,000 on a pipe line in order to make use of it. There is a big natural spring about three miles from town in the sand hills that runs the year around and the city council is going to have a pipe line constructed from the spring to the city.1 Quilting Through College. — Two boys from Sabetha, Lloyd Mosser and Lloyd Beegley, have just closed out at Abilene a quilting factory with which they have started their way to college. They began last fall and made exhibits at the fairs. They arouse much interest among the women of that community and quilted over five hundred quilts. Some of the quilts were very interesting, one having been made during the war and never put together. It was a visit of much interest for the women who came to Abilene when they called on the "quilter boys," as the two young men were generally named. The walls of their rooms was covered with quilts and the varied figures were novel and unique. The boys sold the business they had built up at a good price and expect to enter college this fall. They will set up a quilting establishment in some college town and the work they do after school hours will, they think, carry them through their college course. They graduated at the Sabetha high school and their pluck and enterprise have attracted much favorable attention from all who have watched them. Ties Are Rotten; Spikes Loose, — Charles A. Ryker, a member of the State Board of Railroad Commissioners, made a 5-mile inspection of the Missouri Pacific track northwest of Hutchinson. Mr. Ryker also walked for three miles along the Missouri Pacific northeast of Anthony. Mr. Ryker did not hesitate to say that the track inspected on the Hutchinson division is unsafe for heavy traffic and for passenger trains. He said that the conditions found near Anthony are even worse. There every two or three ties were in bad shape from one cause and another, he said. A sample of what was seen is contained in his report of what was found between mile posts 48 and 49, west from Wichita. The east end of this mile is about a mile west of Hutchinson. The defective ties were counted and 807 bad ties were found in the mile. There is an average of 2,800 ties in a mile of Missouri Pacific track in this division. This means that almost one-third of the ties are defective. It grew worse as the inspector went west. As many as five bad ties were found in succession. Only ties under which there was no support or which were so rotten that they would not hold the spikes were regarded as defective. 1 Old Man Starving.—The sight of a man over 70 years of age, feeble and starving, was presented in Iola recently. The man, according to recommendations he carried, is honest and has always been sober and hard working. His working days have passed, however. He told Captain Seeds, of the Salvation Army, that he had not eaten since early the morning before and had made his way the best he could from Olathe. An effort to send him to relatives in Kingman county was made. Auto Ambulances for Army.—Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth and perhaps other of the larger army posts are soon to be equipped with automobile ambulances. The vehicles will be of the same pattern as one recently purchased for the military academy. Each car will have a 30-horse power compound condensing steam engine and will be capable of making a speed of from forty to forty-five miles an hour. They will carry ten persons each inside and two on the front seat. They will cost about $4,000 each. Fell and Broke His Neck. — E. R. Lowe, an old settier near Peabody, was instantly killed. While driving a team with a load of hay the team ran away and he fell off the load breaking his neck. Kansas Maker Good Cheese. — According to an analysis made by J. T. Willard, food analyst for the state board of health, there is manufactured in the state a full-cream cheese that is fully up to the government standard. He also developed the fact that a large quantity of cheese is manufactured in 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 Goss, General Delivery, Wichita, Kansas. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 Noite 12th St. Omaha, Nebraska. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 West ern Ave. N, Topeka, Kan. TEMPLES. Number. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, box 2062, Weir City, Kansas. 2 Thomas Henry, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Mr. William H. Barnes, 819 L. St., Atchison, Kan. 4 Andrew Herroal, 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. QUEEN MOTHERS OF TENTS IN KANSAS. Miss Jannie Alexander, G. Q. M., 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kansas. Lillie Hardin, 006 South Flfth 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. H. H. Adkins, Welr City, Kansas. Lettle Hill, 429 N. Wichita street, Wichita, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street, City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 308 E. Eleventh, Cof- feville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas. Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Cof- ella McKinnle, 217 Sherman, Leav- As efficient a filter as can possibly be secured may be made in a few min- utes by anyone at the cost of a few cents. Take a new flower pot, close the opening in the bottom with a piece of sponge, on top of which place a layer of small stones, previously well cleaned. The layer should be about two inches deep; the upper stones should be smaller. Next procure some freshly burnt charcoal, which has not been kept in a damp or ill-aired place. Reduce this to a powder and mix it with twice its bulk of sharp, cleanly-washed sand. With this mixture fill the pot to within a few inches from the top, cover it with another layer of small stones and place a piece of flannel around the rim. The flannel should be large enough to tie around the pot and also to leave a little hollow in the center. The charcoal should be renewed about twice a month. IN THE CANNING SEASON Cardinal Points for the Housewife to Remember. The destruction of germs and the exclusion of air are the principles upon which the canning of fruit are based. If these things are properly done the fruit will keep indefinitely. Some substances require longer exposure to heat than others before all the germs are destroyed. Others need only be heated to the boiling point, and then to be boiled for a minute or two. Nearly all small fruits are preserved by being thoroughly heated, then canned. The larger kind require more time for the heat to penetrate every part. Some vegetables, such as peas and corn, require a long exposure to heat. Orange Pudding. Soak one cup of bread crumbs in one-half cup milk, beat to a pulp; mit with it the grated rind of one-half orange, and the juice of one or two, if needed; add yolks of two eggs beaten with one-half cup sugar; beat the whites to a stiff froth and stir in lightly with a knife; butter six custard or earthen cups and fill half full. Bake in a moderate oven, standing in water until custard is set. For a sauce, beat one-third cup butter to a cream and gradually beat in one cup powdered sugar; add yolks of two eggs, one at a time; beat until light; add one teaspoon of vanilla extract or four tablespoons of orange juice. Warm one-third cup cream or milk and beat in slowly; put in double boiler and boil three minutes. Heating the cream prevents it from curdling. Welsh Rarebit. While this is a favorite preparation for the chafing dish, it can be prepared just as well in an ordinary saucepan or a double boiler. Melt one table spoonful of butter. Stir into it a tea spoonful of cornstarch, and when they are thoroughly blended stir in slowly one-half of a cupful of thin cream. Cook two minutes after the cream is all in, then add half a pound of mild cheese, which has been cut in small pieces. Season with salt, paprika and mustard. Serve as soon as the cheese is melted on rounds of toasted bread or crisp small crackers. Rich White Sauce. In a small saucepan put three tablespoonfuls of butter, and as it melts work in smoothly an equal quantity of flour. Mix together one cup of cream and half a cup of milk, and sit into the flour and butter. Add only a little of the liquid at a time, so as to keep the mixture perfectly smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. When Flies Come: To prevent files from settling on picture frames and chandeliers, boil three or four onions in a pint of water and apply the water with a soft brush. In many city homes or where houses are to be closed for the summer common unbleached cheesecloth is used to protect pictures and frames from files. Cut a piece of cloth large enough to go all around the picture. Let the picture face down on this, put the cloth around and baste up at the back. A glazed tarletian that is transparent makes a still better covering. Corn Oysters. To the contents of a can of corn add a cup of flour sifted with a teaspoonful of baking powder. Add a little salt and the beaten yolks of two eggs. Beat the whites stiff and add them to the mixture last. Drop and cook on a griddle the same as griddle cakes. Serve with melted butter or tartar sauce. Fruit stains can easily be removed from the hands by holding the hands in the fumes of a sulphur match or over burning sulphur.