Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Big Celebration Commemorating the 99th. Birthday Anniversary of A. B. Covington's Hall Wednesday night February 12th This celebration is absolutely Non sectarian Non-political, Nonpartisian, Highly Moral and Strictly Religious, Every seat in the hall will be absolutely Free. Come Early. Fine Program Consisting of Songs, Music, Speeches, Recitations, etc., etc. NINETH YEAR. Free= Absorbed To Ever Big Celebration Commemorating Abraham BORN 1809 Abraham The Statesman. The Martyre Covington Wednesday Feb This celebration is absolutely N partisian, Highly Moral and Stric Every seat in the lutely Free. Com Fine P Consisting of Songs, Music, Sp IN BEHALF OF THE NEGROES. The Jewish Race in America Urged to Take an Active Interest in Them. To the Editor of the Sun:—Sir: There are at perpent three big racial world questions before humanity; the so-called "Yellow Peril," which fortunately is yet to a great extent in the phase of prademic discussion; the Jewish question in Russia, Rumania and certain parts of Asia, Africa and Central Europe, and the Negro problem in our own country. As a son of Shem I wish, in this propitious week of "good will to all men," to intercede with brother Japhet in behalf of our common brother, Brother Ham. My plea is not a plea for haughty commiseration, but for fair play; not a plea for immediate social equality, but for the necessary patience to study facts and for the necessary manliness to recognize progress where real progress stares us in the face. Nobody in possession of his senses will refuse to listen attentively when- --- ever the learned British Ambassador takes the floor to discuss problems of world embracing importance. The following sentence, taken from James Bryce's address at Howard University on November 15, may therefore fitly start my appeal: "Any one who is despondent about the future of the Negro race may be advised to reflect again and again upon the history of the races of mankind. Two thousand years ago the ancestors of the Englishmen and Dutchmen, the Irishmen and Germans who now dwell here were wild tribesmen living in the woods without cities, and were seemingly so low in the scale of creation that the Greeks talked of these barbarians as being slaves by nature and only if to serve a civilized race like themselves. And it had taken these ancestors of ours thousands of years to rise from the savage state of primeval man to that barbarous state which the Greeks despised and thought would be perpetual." The readers will now be prepared, I think, to take a birdeye view of the physical, educational and economic evolution since the end of the civil war of the 4,500,000 slaves whose ancestors were systematically held in abject ignorance and who himselfs were thrown almost penniless into the pitiless struggle for life in the most civilized and most energetic commonwealth on earth forty-five years ago. In 1880 there were 6,580,793 Negroes in the United States; in 1900 they numbered 8,840,789. That meant an increase of 34.3 per cent within twenty years, or 3 per cent less than the increase of the total population in the same period. If we take into consideration that there is no black immigration we must admit that the Negro holds his own among the people of the superior and dominating race and not inclined to share the fate of the redskins, the Maoris and Hawaiians. Andrew Carnegie, in his adderss in September last before the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh, Scotland, gave the following educational statistics of the American Negro: voting age. Illiterate. Cent. 1870 .....1,032,475 862,243 83.5 1900 .....2,060,302 976,610 474 In 1860 practically no Negros schools existed in our country. Thirty years latre 1,096,734 Negro children attended public schools and 17,138 attended high schools, colleges and universities. In other words, the American Negro has reached in a single generation, in spite of tremendous drawbacks, a for higher educational level than the Russian nation after a national independence of more than one thousand years. As to the economic progress of the American Negro, it will be sufficient to say that he possessed or occupied in 1900 no less than 746,717 farms, covering 57,741 square miles—that is, an area double, that of Scotland—and paid taxes for property valued at $350,000,000. Without going into details of comparative statistics, it is safe to say that the 10,000,000 Russian mujiks have less ready cash than the 10,000,000 American Negroes. I am bound to confess that my original intention was to analyze Booker T. Washington's newest book, "The Negro in Business" (1907), whose thirty-one chapters read as if they were so many chapters of an enthralling romance. They tell of the marvelous rise of an oppressed and downtrodden race of slaves. I reserve for antoher accession my comments on the evolution of the slave to independent farmer, merchant, manufacturer, inventor and banker. Belonging myself to a race which suffered for centuries and partly still suffers under cruel racial and religious prejudices. I understand better than the Catholic or Protestant Aryan—watever this technological shibboleth may really mean—the feel ministers, physicians, lawyers and other professional Negroes, their wives and children, who are the victims of humiliating discrimination in almost every walk of racial life, and this in their native land, to which they are as deeply attached as the white man is. I am certainly no enthusiastic admirer of the Catholic Inquisition, but whenever I read the brutal harangues of men like Senator Tillman, of the no less brutal and unscientific tirades of scholars like Prof. W. B. Smith, of Tulane University, I regret that the age of Torquemanda is gone forever. I know that I shall stir up a horry asking them to take a direct and active interest in the final emancipation of the Negro race; but do we not read in the decalogue, the most sacred and Central document of the thou (also) wast a servant in the land of Egypt?" Let us not forget that when Booker T. Washington made in January, 1906, before a select Jewish audience, in one of the Fifth avenue palatial synagogues, an eloquent plea in behalf of his Tuskegee Institute, Jewish hearts were touched and the collection proved to be a substantial harvest. Could r. Samuel Schulman, whom I praised two years ago for his splendid initiative, not go one step further and make of his Bethel a temple of humanity? HIS OFFICIAL VISIT. Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor, will arrive in Wichita Wednesday, February 5th, on his official visit to the Tabor lodges of this city. He will visit the respective lodges in the following order: WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, on Thursday afternoon, February 6th, at 2:30. SIR REV. FRANK WILSON. Chief Grand Mentor Knights and daughters of Tabor, who will make an official visit with the order in Wichita next week. TABORIAN TEMPLE No. 11, on Thursday night, February 6th, at 8 p.m. MT. HOPE TABERNACLE No. 3 on Friday afternoon, February 7th, at 2:30. MT. NEO TEMPLE No. 7 on Friday night, February 7th, at $ p. m. JOINT SESSION on Monday night, February 10th, a joint session of all the above numbers will be held at Covington's hall at $ p. m. The Knights and Daughters are making great preparations to entertain their chief, and make his visit to Wichita a pleasant one. NEWTON, KANS., NEWS. Mr. George Hall is reported better. Mrs. Wm. Coleman is reported ill. James Hall was in our city Sunday. Mrs. Hunter Page who has been visiting in Chattanooga, Tenn., has returned home reporting a nice visit. Lee Anderson is in Valley Center visiting Miss Cora Stevenson. Miss Cora Stevenson left Saturday after a few days visit in our city. James Gross is on the sick list. Mrs. Frank Childs is on the mend. We will be glad to see her out again. Mrs. S. Dickerson entertained the Sewing Circle Thursday afternoon. All went home well pleased. Mentha Cole has been very ill but is out again. Isom Slaughter is very ill. The C. M. E. Sewing Circle is tsill enjoying their selves quilting a quilt which they expect to accomplish soon. Leaven Shaw and George Brown made a flying trip to Valley Center Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Anderson and daughter left Saturday for Chicago to visit relatives and friends. Rev. S. Washington feels very helpful to see some of his S. S. scholars back again. Rev. S. S. Washington is a good man and we are proud of him for he works for the benefit of our church and we can't find another one like him. The superintendent Mrs. Reevley has made a banner for the interest of the school and we ought to appreciate it. Miss Lena Rolland is the secretary of our school and we certainly ought to appreciate her for her faithful work. Mrs. Daisy Gray is reported very ill. The N. U. G. Club met at the home of Mrs. Geo. Payne, 722 E. 12th street. The N. U. G. Club will meet Monday, Feb. 3, at the residence of Mrs. S. Dickson, 323 E. 8th street. Huge Growth of Crime in Gotham New Law May Stop Women Smokers New Law May Stop Women Smokers Subway Cars Not Lodging Houses Subway Cars Not Lodging Houses NEW YORK.—Many interesting details regarding the work done by the New York police department during the last year are contained in the annual report of Police Commissioner Bingham. The commissioner says that there has been marked improvement in the efficiency of the department during the year. According to the statistics tabulated by the commissioner, this was an exceedingly careless and lawless town during the 12 months of 1907. The arrests for felonies were twice the number of those in 1906. The arrests made by the detective bureau were several thousand greater than those of the preceding year, and almost three times those of 1905. The fines imposed by the courts were correspondingly greater. The pictures added to the rogues' gallery were twice those of 1906, and treble the number of 1905. Twice as many persons were reported missing in 1907 WOMEN who are fond of an after-dinner cigarette have secured freedom to indulge in it at certain Broadway restaurants, only to lose it again, according to the fathers of an ordinance which will soon be introduced at a meeting of the board of aldermen. On New Year's eve one of the big Broadway restaurants took down the bars to women smokers, and two or three of the others immediately followed suit. But the indulgence in a habit which has long been recognized in Europe does not meet the approval of certain of the city fathers and as a result an attempt will be made to put an end to THE subway is no longer to be a nickel lodging house for persons, who, by paying a single fare, have been able to sleep all night in the cars while the trains ran up and down the line. Early in the history of the subway it was discovered by the underworld that, instead of shivering on park benches, a far more attractive and comfortable manner of passing the winter nights was to pay a nickel to get into the subway and then ride in lighted and heated cars as long as desired, an arrangement made pos- NEW YORKERS are traveling the pace that kills. The health department finds that they are living too fast, worry too much and don't exercise enough. All this, they say, is causing an epidemic of heart disease. The statistics for 11 months of 1907, published the other day, show 1,246 more deaths from heart disease than last year. With what figures they have at hand for this month in the bureau of vital statistics it is known that the number of deaths from heart disease for the entire year of 1907 was almost 1,500 more than in 1906. "This record is most surprising," said Dr. Darling, the health commis- NO.46 I as in the preceding year. As the result of an investigation into the advisability of using police dogs, the commissioner announces that trained muzzled dogs are being experimented with in the suburbs. The commissioner says that no further disciplinary legislation for the police department is needed at present. The commissioner makes the following recommendations: "Pawnbrokers, of whom there are 150 In Manhattan alone, should be required to furnish the police daily with a written report showing articles pawned with them and by whom. "At present all the machinery of primaries and elections is placed in the hands of the police. How is it possible then for our citizens to expect members of the force to be free from political influence? While it is probably hopeless to mention the subject, it is none the less true and should none the less be realized by the citizens of this city that if the police are to be removed from political influence the whole election law will have to be radically changed." At the opening of the year the number of policemen of all classes in the department was 8,873, while at the close of the year there were 9,410 on the force with four vacancies and 51 men on probation. it before it has hardly begun. The ordinance will provide for a fine or imprisonment for the proprietor of any hotel, restaurant or other place of public gathering who allows a woman to smoke, even a little gold-tipped cigarette, in his establishment. The privilege of smoking was a New Year's gift to the women of New York by Proprietor Martin of Martin's cafe. If it worked well the rule was to be made permanent. "Smoking by ladies is never objectionable," he said. "The smartest women in New York smoke, so why should Puritanical proprietors rule against this mode of procedure any more than against the drinking of cocktails or highballs? Why not be honest? One thing I want to enphasize. I mean by this announcement that ladies may smoke. Some women who smoke are quite as offensive to the eye as when they drink. A lady smoking a cigarette is not so objectionable as another kind of woman drinking a cup of tea." sible by the changing from local to express trains. One could literally ride forever for five cents, with plenty of newspapers dropped by other passengers to read and the enticing chance of picking up a valuable bundle forgotten by some other traveler. As a result an army of "subway sleepers" sprang up, many of whom waited for certain guards with whom they were familiar, to insure a peaceful rest, giving them in return a cigar or a dime. At the height of this practice it was estimated that subway trains were accommodating more sleepers than even the biggest hotel in the city. But, as usual, a good thing was worked to death, and hereafter no one can ride farther than the end of the line without the payment of another fare. Would-be sleepers will hereafter be rudely thrust forth into the night. stoner, "but I don't see what is to be done about it. The only way to bring about any change in conditions is to let the public realize the extent of this enormous increase, and people may possibly mend their ways. Of course the grippe epidemic is alarming this year, and undoubtedly has had much to do with the increase. I am afraid the citizens of New York city are traveling a little too swift and would do well to put on the brakes and slow down. Lack of exercise, over-eating, intemperance, and, generally speaking, high living, are responsible for the remarkable increase. Folks don't walk enough nowadays. We have become so accustomed to the pellmell rush of the age that our bodies are being neglected. Rapid transit facilities have probably caused us to jump into subways or on elevated trains and surface cars in our hurry to reach a point, and we have entirely forgotten the habit of walking. We worry too much in the present day. That is responsible for heart weakening." on mn ce se ala ——__ mer, seen OO RE WON, MILLER... tailor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Clase Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mall)...c.00.-0++ 83.06 @ix Months (By Mail)............ Three Months (By Mall).......... bl Advertising Rates “fade Known on \vuiteation, “| "Au miu ts addressed to Phe Searcnughs for publication must bo sigueu vy the party or parties writing. 4 matters for publication must each this office not later than Wee- mesday to reach publication in the cur- rent Issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. Ast. All subscriptions must be pald fm advance. Agents take notice. 4nd. Communications received after Mredavsday noon will not b> published (m the current issue. 4rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to an- ether give both the ned and the old. 4th. No new name will be placed on eur books unless the money accompa- mies the name. Write plain. Sth. Address all matter for publica- ffon to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 ™ Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. €th. Any erroneous reflection on the eharacter, standing or reputation of my person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. “Te Live and Let Live” 1s Our Motto. FOR GOVERNOR OF KANSAS, 1908. CHAS. L. DAVIDSON Gh edinuicle Bouate. DTR. MARY SHERRILS IS DEAD. Was One of Wichita’s Most Hihgly ‘Once more that dreaded messenger death has visited the ranks of Wichi- ta Tabernacle No. 34, Daughters of ‘Tabor, and has plucked from them one of their choisest_ members and most faithful daughters. In the death of Daughter Mary Sherrils who died in Kansas City, Mo, on Thursday, Jan. 23rd, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tennie Wood, the city of Wichi- ta, the community, as well as the ‘order of Twelve, loses a precious jew- el—the family loses aloving mother and a dutiful wife. AN mourn her death. In life Daughter Sherrils con- ducted herself in that manner which drew to her a large circle of fflends who fearned to love her and admire her for her womanly and christian spirtl, She is at rest. The body was brought from Kansas City by her daughter Mrs. Tennie Wood, and ar- rived Sunday morning over the Santa Fe. The funeral was preached Mon- day afternoo, by Rev. W. H. Tillman, assisted by Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, un- der the auspices of the Daughters of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, aided by the Daughters of Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3, and the Knights of Taberian ‘Temple No. 11, and Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7. The deceased leaves a husband six children, other relatives and many friends. WICHITA TABERNACLE NO. 34's TRIBUTE. Not dead but sleepeth. Dtr. Mary Sherrils, one of our most worthy Dts. departed’ this life on Thursday night at half past nine, Jan. 28, 1908, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ‘Tennie Woods, 1715 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Mo., where she went several months ago from her home in this city for special medical treat- ment. Dtr. Sherrils had been a pa- tient sufferer with dropsy for the past fourteen months always bearing her great misery_with out complaining. She was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., Aug. 31, 1851, and was 57 years, 4 months, 3 days old at the time of her death, ‘There she met Henry Sher- rils, marrying him in Rulliford, Tenn., April 18, 1868, exchanging her maiden name of Mary Smith for that of Sher- rils at the age of seventeen. To their union were given twelve children, six ‘of which are living to mourn her loss. ‘They moved to this city in the early eighties, where they both shared the many hardships and drawbacks with the rest of the early settlers, but they fought against fate with a zeal that only the zealous know how. Taking progress as their watchword fought ‘and won. She lived only a few short labors in their valuable home at 311 E. Murdock, but those few years were serenely blessed to her. Dtr. Sher- ils lead an exemplarly life, being a devout christian, a member of the Becond Baptist church, a constant ray ler aunshice “nee Ramo an (sates ‘ble member and up-builder in her lodge which was Wichita Tabernacle No. 34. We, the Dtrs, of said order snow that a link has been taken from our chain that can never, never, be re- placed; We further know that our loss is heaven's gain and we can but say, God: be praised, his will be done, for we realize that all earthly treas- ures must pass away. To the bereay- ed husband, children and kindred we can only offer our deepest heartfelt sympathy and say that your sorrow is such as has been left in billions of homes. God's decision will stand, no mortal power can stay the messenger of death, but in His blessed volume ‘He offers us great consolation in beau- ‘tiful words Ike this: Blessed are they that mourn for they shail be comforted. Come unto me all that are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest, And, in My Father's house are many manisons, if it were not so I would not have told you. 1 go to prepare a place that where I am ye shall be also there. A thousand of such beautiful quotations in His bless- ed word and we know that we can point out no truer way. In conclu- sion, we say: If God sends thee a cross, take it up willingly and follow Him. Use it wisely, lest it be un- profitable, Bear it patiently, lest it be Intolerable. If it be light, slight it not. If it be heavy, murmur not. After the cross is the crown. Our time here is short compared with that of eternity. The race won't be long ‘s let us run it with ptience, that we might be able to say as the last words of this dear Dtr: ‘Tell them all I ‘am sleeping. Through her faithful- ness she is now inhabiting that house that God has gone to prepare, and if we walk in the beauty of holiness there we shall be also. A bud, the blossom was a rose In it’s fragrance was found sweet re- pose It was cherished with a lasting trust But ft faded, withered and returned to dust. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many kind friends for their offices and the ladies of Wichita ‘Tabernacle No. 34, the of- ficers and choir of New Hope Baptist chureh, for their kindness shown us in our great bereavement i nthe loss of our dear wife and mother, the late Mary Sherrilis. We especially extend our commendation to the faithful ladies of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 who in every way possible sympa- thized and aided us. We also thank all for the many beautiful floral of- ferings. HENRY SHERRILLS, Sr, and family. NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We Give All a Fair Warning to Pay What They Owe and Save See ar as pee ae We take this means to give all our subscribers in Wichita and elsewhere a fair warning that under the new United States law which went into effect January 1, 1908, WE ARE FOR- 'BIDDEN to carry the name of any person on our subscription list and send them our paper through the mail who owes us for one year's subscrip- tion or more. It is not our desire to be harsh or unreasonable with any- one— but WE MUST COMPY with the law, So we have made arrange- ments with a National Newspaper (Collecting Agency, and after giving all who are in arrears ample time to pay what they owe we will give their name to this agency to collect the amount due and we will then be forced to publish the names of all those who still owe us on the “newspaper dead beat” list. We do not wish to turn anyone's name over to this Agency or to publish anyone's name in the “dead beat” list—but we must have our money and that at once, Be honest with yourself and fair with us and pay what you owe—if not, take your medicine. If you do not know how much you owe, come to our office or write us and we will gladly tell you. W. N. MILLER, Eaitor. A GREAT REVIVAL. ‘The series of revival meetings con- ducted by Rev, Geo. McNeal at New Hope Baptist chureh for ten days was the greatest and most successful ever held in Wichita. More than sixty persons were added to the church and renewed interest was greatly awakened in all, Rey. McNeal proved himself a revivalist of whom the ehurch and the race may well feel proud. Vol. 1, No, 1, of the “Salina Enter- prise” of Salina, Kans., has reached our desk this week and adds another Negro paper to the Kansas list. “Dr.” Chas. P. Washington, formerly ob Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson, Texas, ete, ete, ete, is its editor and our friend W. W. Shobe, business man- ager. The Enterprise and its manager friend Shobe, has our full sympathies, Mrs. Tennie Woods left Thursday night for her home in Kansas City. THE WICHITA SZARCHLIGN, —————«—X<c——lwIwIol a WOMEN'S CLUB fo LOCALS A concise statement among the colored won __ |THE BOOKER WASHI —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK: WICHITA, YT Sond your news notes and local | Pasased in needle, happenings to G01 Morth Main Street, |°"0"Y work Speciat typewriting. Meets IW eVER HAGRENED afternoon, Mrs. Thos, POUL FIND IT IN [GMs Miss Sallie Raw THE SEARCHLIGHT. ——_——_ WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? EE Re een aN RS NT Will Give a Handsome Prize. ‘On Wednesday night, Feb. 5, the peo- ple of Wichita are invited to Join with the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Garfield Hall to welcome Sir Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Men- tor, who will be in Wichita on that date. ‘The Order of Tabor is making ex- tensive preparations to give their chiet a welcome worthy of his hjgh stand- ing and the great work which he is doing for humanity and the race. ‘This Will be the first visit which Rev. Wil- son has made to Wichita since that most excellent session of the Knights and Daughters in the city in 1906— since which time the Order of Twelve has made gigantle strides forward. At Garfield Hall Wednesday night, Feb. 5th, a program consisting of songs, recitations, speeches, music, ete., will be offered to those who at- tend in such style as will captivate and please. The committees will spar: no pains to make the evening all it should be. Valuable Prize. As a novelty for the occasion the committee has purchased a fine $5.00 bracelet from the Edward Vaile Jew- elery store, and now has it on exhi- pition in the Vail store window. The bracelet will be given as a prize to the person holding the lucky number. Every person’ purchasing a 25 cent ticket will get a number which will give him an opportunity for the brace- Tet. : Remember the date, Feb. 5th—the place — Garfield Hall — the hour is p.m ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH NEWS ‘The Second quarter bids fair to ex- cel in good works that of the same period for last year. ‘The trustees are struggling to pay oft all their current debts, and they are also taking care of the building fund. ‘The official board is-determin- ed to improve conditions in their de- partment, ‘They have decided to have’ a rally Feb. 23rd, and to have two sides one of which will be controlled by the ladies of the board, and the other by the men; each endeavoring to raise as much as possible. The ladies will begin with an entertainment on Tuesday, Feb. 4th. They have also secured the Blind Boone Company for a concert Feb. 12th at Red Men's hall. ‘The men will have an entertainment Feb, 18th.4Every member and friend is asked to assist. Splendid congre- gation attended the services Sunday, and contributed liberally. Sisters Gibbs, Smith and Lewis are improv- ing. Brother Coffey has accepted the leadership of class No. 3 and is doing well, General class Sunday morning ‘The pastor will preach in the even- ing, subject: “Christ the most won- derful personality in human history.” You are invited to be present. RUBIE BATT DEAD. Miss Rubie Batt, daughter of Wm. Batt, died at St, Francis Hospital Sat- urady night and the funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church, Rey. J. F. Taylor of- ficiating, assisted by Rev. H. I. Jones. Miss Batt was a stranger in Wichita having been here but a short tme. Rubie Josephine was born Oct. 9, 1889, in Giles county, Tennessee, and died Jan, 25th, 1908, and was 18 years, 3 months old at the time of her death, She leayes a father, a step-mother and sister to mourn her loss. Mrs Mattie Harness was called to Anthony Saturday to attend the bed- side at her sick mother, Mrs. Colman. Mrs. Edith Vance is in the city vis- iting Mrs. Harnexs, No. 908 N. Santa Fe. Sid and C. C. Hickerson returned Wednesday from Topeka where they went to attend the funeral of their father, who was buried in that city aeonday: Rev. J. H. Van Leu, J. E. Lewis and Mrs. H. F, Frazier went to Cherokee this week to meet the Baptist state board. Phillip Hyde is some what indis- posed with a case of grip. Go to Garfield Hall ednesday night, Feb. 5th. WOMEN’S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUB WICHITA, KS. Engaged in needle, charity and lit- erary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every “Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Thos. Glover, presi- dent; Miss Sallie Rawles, See. FREE! FREE!! FREE!!! Through the efforts of a few enter- prising colored men of Wichita for one time in the history of our city the peo- ple will hafe an opportunity to attend & most magmificent celebration of the birthday anniversary of their great benefactor, the lamented Abraham Lincoln, without cost or price. For many years efforts have been made to commemorate this: event, but ‘on account of the usual and necessary “door fee” the rank and file did not attend. On the dawn of the new year 1908 it occurred to these gentlemen to undertake to arrange matters so the people—all the people—might have an opportunity to show their appreciation to the memory of so illustrious a man ‘and not be hampered or burdened with ‘a “door fee.” Arrangements having been complet- ed so that on Wednesday night, Feb- ruary 12th, 1908, the doors of the spacious and well fitted Covington hall, [517 N. Main street, will be thrown open to all FREE OF CHARGE to come ‘out and join in giving honor to whom honor is due—the memory of Lincoln. ‘This celebration is open to all—and is non-sectarian, non-politieal, highly moral and strictly religious—the only thing asked for is GOOD ORDER. Free—Refreshments—Free Plans are now under way by which light refreshments will be given to each and every one—and as this will be free, those in charge will do as best they can, Everybody to Celebrate. | Those in charge wish everyone to come out with their minds made up to have a splendid time—it will be your night—so come out and enjoy this free affair. The doors will open at 7:30 p. [m. and the program is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ‘The program will he eusouerasion A NEW FEATURE. Home Cooking Club Organized, Mrs. Will H. Jones organized a “Home Cooking Club” at the residnece of Mrs, Jno. T. Chinneth, 530 Waco, Monday night, Jan. 18, with 14 ladies present. The Club will be composed ‘of 20 members and will meet regular- ly the 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month. ‘The following officers were elected for the ensuing season: Mrs, Will H. Jones, president; Mrs. Sam C. Collins, vice president; Mrs. Jno. T. Chinneth, treasurer: Miss Jen- nie Wheeler, secretary. The Club met with the president, Mrs. Will H. Jones, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 22rd, and the following ladies served the menu: Mrs. Maggie Anderson, Mrs. Mattie Durfrey. The menu follows served in four courses: Chicken Salad Creamed Peas Bread and Butter ‘Snow Pudding Coftee Fruit ‘The evening was spetn in music and discussing the culinary art for which they were organized. The Club will later create an auxillary to teach young ladies to cook. The following are the present members of the club: Mrs, Sam C. Collins, Mrs. W. H. Jones, Miss Ida Hill, Mrs. Jeff Thomp- son, Miss Jennie Wheeler, Mrs. Mat- tie Dunfrey, Mrs. Myrtle Glover, Mrs. Minnie Stradford, Mrs. Jno..‘T, Chin- neth, Mrs. Frank Wilkins, Mrs. Ed. Miller, Mrs. Maggie Anderson, Mrs. ‘Will H. Jones, Mrs, H. I. Jones, Mrs. Ed. Roach. This is a club which will at once meet with the full approval of every colored man in the city who likes “good eating—well cooked” and that includes them all. On behalf of the men we wish the “Home Cooking Club” success. The W. T. Vernon club met on| Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Walker. Quite an enjoyable meeting was held the main feature was in the form of a, surprise to the president, Mrs. B. Hockett, who will leave soon for west- em Kansas to make her future home. After adjournment a dainty luncheon Was served by the hostess. ‘The club will meet next ‘Thursday with Mrs, A. Griggs, 901 N. Wichita street. Mrs, Lee Anderson of Topeka, is in the city visiting among relatives and friends, It has been several months since Mrs. Anderson was in our city and her many friends are glad to see her. e Hon. Thos. Glover will leave Monday for Quindaro where he will meet with the trustees of Western University of which board he is a member. pyr eaniee e Pyare : : : Otoens Mave Srens | Prescriptions Filled with Care ; «.. Dengs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco... ! ; Your patronage solicited. + Onee a customer, alwaysa | $ © eustomer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people, 615 North Main st. > ‘ ie wagensunaueequedeuceuses cutcscececaveeceentecerce, ESET VTTCTTTTVTTTSTSSSHSETSTTSSSSSTSTSSSSESETES IT TITY : “* Second to None ”: LEASES s ‘ PLEASES, Good Bread Makers: It 1s White As Snow—TRY IT : The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Stock and Poultry Food $ are all guaranteed under the United States Law, : Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law : Register No. 1. 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AT; WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Mate STE <2 ES OR TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. HALL FOR RENT YOUNG’S HALL, 6)1 N. Main st is open for engagements for Parties Dances, Socials, Sup- pers ete, ete, etc. Enquire of G. H. Young, 601 N. Main St. Steam Laundry Wichita’s Ol7est, Most Re liable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & JONG, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Market Bs ea a a A. B.WEBEER ao WEBBER Druggist Free Delivery. We will call forand Deliver Your Prescriptions | 811 N. Main St. New Phone 626 STORAGE We havea nice, dry, san itary Storage Room...... Goods stored with us is safe. Rates the lowest MILLER STORAGE COMPANY 684 North Water St. ce ecu Wm. Coulter — Dan Furgersom Coulter & Furgerson’s Barber Shop 349 .N. Main Everything lirst-Class Shave 10c. Hair Cut25e_ Your Patronage Solieited Dr, E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon “SURGERY A SPECIALTY Ofilee Hours Ytollam Residence 2wop.m 703 N. Main St 7 8).m. OFFICE 601 N. MAIN ST ee BUY LUMBEk N eam at METZS Gemer 3rd & Main Job Printing We have installed anew line of Jon Type Faces and we would be pleas- ed to use them ona job for you. Good Work- -Low Prices to all . 634 North Water St. _— Supplement oe THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, - +s KANSAS, We must all realize that this life ts full of sorrow, and if you personally have had the good luck to escape your share of it you are a very fortunate person. But do not, on that account, allow yourself to grow cold-hearted ind unsympathetic to others. ‘Those poor others! Their lot is often so hard —s0 lonely—so full of misery. We are here to “heal the wounds and pind the broken-heart;” and the only way we can do this is by being kind, Joving and sympathetic. A few words of Jove will do more to help a sufferer than money sometimes, says the New York Weekly. For heart sickness ty mic harder to help than hunger and poverty: Show Interest in others; try to help them; go out of your way to lighten the burden of the heavily laden, Do not hesitate to whisper your Kindly thoughts in their ears. Don't pass by on the “other side;” if you are strong, then be merciful. Re- member that we all look at life from a diferent standpoint, and what might appear like @ grain of mustard seed fn your path to you is an almost in- surmountable obstacle to your weaker ister, The more she shrinks the more necessity for you to step in and help her on her way with genuine sympathy and loving sisterly words ‘and acts, College Glee Clubs. President Hall of Clark university should cultivate a broader sense of humor. He refers to the repertoire of the average college glee club as infan- tile. To be sure, he is not far oat of the way in his description. ‘That ts precisely why they are sung, says Bos: tm Advertiser. The average youth at tn American college loves to disport himself, and his parents and other reatives are charmed by these indica- tins of exuberant youth. It is true that the glee club concert does not tppeal to all classes of music lovers. Some earnest students of harmony, if Inveigled into a college concert, might demand their money back at the door. But then it may be said that probably Dr. Hall might be asked to give his opinion of popular songs of the day. What does he think of the ten “best sellers” at the music counters of our department stores? Are they marked by any deeper intellectuality or great- er delieaey than the Polly-wolly-doo- dle or the Boola-boola class? The nan who made that delightful declara- tion beginning “Let me write the tongs of the people” would probably be tempted to renege if he were con- tronted with the latest evidences of popular taste in rag-time songs and sentimental mush at the present day. ™xe government of the Portuguese East African province of Mozambique 's about to take measures for the pro- motion of the ostrich feather industry. Wild ostriches with fine black feath- ers are found in considerable num- bers in the districts of Lourenco Mar- quez and Inhambane, and a decree has been published forbidding the hunting of ostriches, as: well as the taking of their eggs andthe destruc- ton of their nests. The sale of os- bich eggs or eggshells is also prohib: ted. It is said to be the intention of the government to start a large os trich ranch and stock it with young tative birds caught by officials de- tailed for that purpose. Dr Karl Peters at a recent public Teting in Berlin declared emphaticat- ly that the historic land of Ophir ts located between the Zambest and Lim. Povo rivers, He told his German ‘udience how he has discovered many Shalis of ancient gold mines, 500 tem- bles, fortifications and other ruins of Phoenician origin, Dr. Peters affirms that the coins recently unearthed in Mosonaland belong undoubtedly to the (me of King Solomon. His opin- fon is that no other part of Africa ould have exported the ivory, silver § precious stones which are re- conied as coming from Ophir. Albert Ware Paine, who died a few 4% azo at Bangor, Me., at the age ©! 5, was most widely known as the Siler of the law giving to the ac- cusd In criminal eases the right to toufy in kts own behalf. This law he Grated half a century ago, and after tany rebuits sueceeded in having tt eracled by the Maine legislature in 1808 It was the first law of the kind *:ywhere and soon the whole elvilized Toi followed Maine's example in dopting it. “ough the railroads of this coun- try were not engaged in actual war they managed last year to kill 5,000 Persons and to injure 76,286. What Would happen if they should get mad fome time and start out to do some real slaughtering? ——____ Napoleon Wood of Leominster, Mass. has won a bet by swallowing 28 one-cent pieces one after another ‘si eocehing them up. Napoleon ha shown that there must be somethin, tee nae Caly the Argument of the Counsel Remains to Close the Sec- ond Thaw Trial. NO EXPERTS FOR THE STATE Thursday Afternoon or Friday Morn ing Justice Dowling Will Charge the Jury as to the Law. tempt on the part of the state to com- bat with scientific testimony the claim of insanity urged in behalf of Harry K. Thaw, the taking of evidence in the second hearing of the Madison Square garden murder trial ended Tuesday. Wednesday morning Martin W. Little- ton will begin his plea for the de- fendant and is expected to occupy both morning and afternoon sessions with “his summing-up argument. Dis- trict Attoruey Jerome will speak on Thursday. He has promised to be brief and if his address should not extend beyond the morning session Justice Dowling will hand the case over to the jury on Thursday after- noon. The court announced, however, that he probably would not deliver his charge until Friday morning. Contrary to his policy of last year, when he called nine experts in in- sanity to the witness chair, Mr. Jerome this year utterly ignored the scientific phase of the rebuttal case, He produced several eye-witnesses to the tragedy and several police officers who handled ‘Thaw the night of the homicide and placed on record their opinion that the defendant's acts and manner were rational. Under agree- ment of counsel the testimony given by Abraham Hummel at the last tria? was read to the jury and the Thaw will was admitted in evidence without further proof as to its custody during the six months follomg the shooting of Stanford White. ‘The affidavit al- leged to have been made by Evelyn Nesbit in Hummel’s office, charging ‘Thaw with cruelty and attempting falsely to place the blame for the Nes- bit girl's downfall upon Stanford White, also was admitted by Justice Dowling and then the case, so far as testimony was concerned, was at an end. Mr, Jerome’s elimination of ex- ‘pert testimony from the rebuttal case his assertions of last year that Thaw was an incurable paranoiac, rumor had it that the prosecutor might not be displeased with a verdict of not guilty on the ground of insanity with an en- suing committal of Harry Thaw to the esylum for the criminal insane at Mat- teawan. Throughout the trial, how- ever, Mr. Jerome has attempted to belittle and discredit all testimony having to do with Thaw’s irrational- ity. He has attempted to show that the youthful outbursts of the defen- dant were fits of temper which de- served a “spanking,” as he expressed it, rather than scientific discussion. He has attempted to discredit the outbreaks in later life with the sug- gestion that they were the result of too much drink and nothing more, ‘That the prosecutor will ridicule the expert testimony is gencrally agreed. Having no experts of his own, he has a free hand in that direction this year. Mr. Jerome's move also frustrated a plan of the defense to call in sur-ro buttal several of the experts who tes tified against Thaw at his last trial, but who, when Mr. Jerome switched to the appointment of a lunacy com- mission, made affidavit setting forth the opinion that Thaw was so insane as to be incapable of understanding the nature of the proceedings against him or of intelligently advising with counsel. ie Kidnaped Her Own Children. Joplin, Mo., Jan, 28—Mrs. Frank Johnson, of Duenweg, at the Chitdren’s home in Jopjin, Sunday kidnaped her three children, Nellie, Eddar and Kiz- nie, aged 9, 7 and 4 years, respectively. Mrs. Johnson was given permission to visit her children for whose posses: sion she has contended since a separ. ation of the husband and wife last October. Eluding the matron she hur- ried the children to her carriage and drove rapidly away. A short cistanca from the home she was joined br an unknown man. The police of Joplit and Duenweg were notified ‘but at 2 late hour Sunday evening no trace of the fugitives had been discovered. St. Louis Newspaper Man Dead. St. Louis, Jan, 28.—Frank R. O'Neil, vice president of the Pulitzer Publish- ing company and assistant manager of the Post-Dispatch, died at $:30 o'clock Monday morning at his home here af- ter haying been ill but a few days from pneumonia. His long career in journalism made him widely known and brought him into contact with all men and officials who had made his- tory in this city and state in the past 30 years. Mr. O'Neill was born in Belleville, IL, April 1, 1851. His widow and grown son and daughter survive him. ‘shanna denisine Giicat. Albany. N. Y., Jan. 2o.—Gov. Hughes refused to comment for publication or privately upon the letter of Secre- tary Taft, made public Friday, in which, writing to Representative Her- bert Parsons, chairman of the repub- lican central committee of New York county, Mr. Taft deprecated any effort to secure the New York state deleza- tion in his interest against that of Gov. Hughes WORN OUT WOMEN Will Find Encouragement in Mrs. Mer ritt’s Advice. Mrs. W. L. Merritt, 207 8. First ‘Ave. Anoka, Minn., says: “Last win- : ter I began to suf eer fer with my kidneys. ptaeem I bad pains in my eee back and hips and Oe felt all worn out. a % Dizzy spells _both- Re ered me and the a kidney secretions peste were irregular. The SiN first box of Doan’s ae jin Kidney Pills brought Nagy 4 'E decided relief. Tam eer fer with my kidneys. pgerieae® I had pains in my Seer back and hips and Pee, felt all worn out. a e Dizzy spells both: Q%) = cred me and the Aa kidney secretions 3 were irregular. The EF first box of Doan’s mea it Kidney Pills brought 2 decided relief. I am sure they would do the same for any other woman suffering as I did.” Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥, The Ruling Passion. Mammy ‘Liza has lived with the “tambly” long enough to acquire words and expressions, which, used at second hand, are sometimes fatal to the family gravity. Recently a mem- ber of the little circle had occasion to call for the horse and surrey from the livery stable. After waiting a long while the order was repeated, with no immediate result. Mammy, having heard the conversation, and knowing the impatience of her mis tress, expressed herself thus: “Huh! Dey’s jes’ no use countin’ on dem libery stable folks, dey's so dil- Utante.” How’s This? . ‘We offer One Hundred Dollars Beware for ay cue of Cusurth that cannot bo cured by Hall eat Sat F.J. CHENEY & 60., Toledo, 0. ee we sown ae bares | eee often elev i peiaey tee aii, vet Reais aera a etree Oe oe eee abate Uetawite Tis, 0. atte caarth Gute ie ttan eter seed adits Gear, Ge, 8 tanto nies of ak SE Ee ee aera cans ba SEE hci vera as Sai Fa PPR: constipation. EXPLAINED, rea lel UE nell O% GF (plier 2. Nil fe aia 928 4 Up =" § SRI Ep “I have called,” said the captious eritic, “to find out what reasop you can give for representing the New Year as a nude small boy.” “That is done,” responded the art editor, “because the year does not get its close until the 31st of December.” What Becomes of the Coke? A teacher was explaining to her class the various ways in which gas 4s obtained. “Muet of mé gas we use fs ex: tracced from coal,” she said, “and after the gas has been taken out, the coal becomes coke. In some parts of this country gas is obtained by boring deep holes if the ground and such gas is called natural gas.” “Does the natural gas come from the fires dewn in the bad place?” in- quired a boy eagerly. “If it does, what does Satan do with all the coke he has left?” It is needless to say that the teacher did not answer the question. —lIllustrated Magazine. Ohi hein Sib eek Uncle Hosea did not feel able to contribute more than 75 cents to the ‘aissionary cause, and was not particu- larly enthusiastic about giving even that “You ought to give as the Lord haa prospered you,” said Deacon Iron- side. “I don't think the Lord’ll ever ac- 2use me of bein’ ungrateful,” an- swered Uncle Hosea, “Six of my yoys is preachers.” cuss’ FOOD They Thrive on Grape-Nuts, Healthy babies don’t cry and the ‘allnourished baby that is fed on Grape-Nuts is never a crying baby. Many babies who cannot take any sther food relish the perfect food, @rape-Nuts, and get well, “My little baby was given up by three doctors who said that the con densed milk on which I fed her had ruined the child's stomach. One of the doctors told me that the only thing to do would be to try Grape Nuts, so I got some and prepared it as follows: I soaked 114 tablespoontuls in one pint of cold water for half ap hour, then I strained off the lihid and mixed 12 teaspoonfuls of this strained Grape-Nuts juice with six teaspoonfuls of rich milk, put in a pinch of salt and a little sugar, warmed it and gave it to baby every two hours, “In this simple, easy way I saved baby's life and have built her up to a strong healthy child, rosy and laugh ing, The food must certainly be per fect to have such a wonderful effect as this. I can truthfully say I think ft is the best food In the world to raise delicate babies on, and is also a deli cious healthful food for grown-ups as we have discovered in our family.” Grape-Nuts is equally valuable to the strong, healthy man or woman. It rtands for the true theory of heatth, “There's a Reason. Read “The Road to Wellville” in pkgs. FROM WAITRESS TO WEALTH A Boston Lunch Room Girl Is Heir to $200,000. Papers Sealed for 70 Yeara Revea GreatGreat Grandmother Was ‘Married to King George IV. Boston, Jan. 26.—Miss Georgia A. Smythe, a waitress im a Cambridge street lunch room, has received news from her home in New Brunswick, that she is entitled to a fortune of $200,000 by virtue of being a great- great-granddaughter of Maria Fitzher- bert, celebrated in history as having been married to King George IV. of England, though the marriage was never officially recognized, Miss Smythe's father is dead and she and a sister are his only heirs. When Maria Fitzherbert died, in 1837, -her papers, includiug letters from George IV. were sealed by her orders for 70 years. They were opened at Windsor Castle some time ago by order of King Edward, and according to advices Miss Smythe received from home an advertisement has been pub: lished calling for heirs of Miss Fitz: herbert to make themselyes known with a view to receiving their shares in the distribution of a fortune azgre- gating something like $12,000,000. Lawyers retained by Miss Smythe’s great uncle believe that her share fig- ures out something like $200,000.» Kansas Bankere Guicide: Great Bend, Kan., Jan. 26.—W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood, at Ellinwood, Kan., who was under arrest, charged with making a false statement of the bank's condition in December, shot and killed himself Friday night. The suicide took place at the home of Boecke- mohle in Ellinwood. He had given bond to appear in court next Satur- day. His bondsmen had surrendered him and had called to notify bim of their decision. They were leaving and had reached the gate when Bocke- mohle called, “Wait a minute." ‘They turned and saw Bockemohle shoot himself in the head and fall dead on the porch. Lumbermen in Session. Kansas City, Jan. 29—Two thous- and delegates were in attendance here ‘Tuesday at the opening session of the 20th annual convention of the South- western Lumbermen's association. The membership of the association is made up of retail lumber dealers of Mis- souri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkan- sas. Dr. Herman Van Sebrank, of St. Louis, addressed the conyention upon “The Modern Uses of Lumber.” The most important topic to be dis- cussed during the convention is the question of demurrage charges. Burlinaton’s Legal Staff Changed. Omaha, Jan, 26.—A bulletin was is- sued from Burlington headquarters in Omaha Saturday announcing a re-or- ganization of the legal department of that road. J. W. Orr of Atchison and Frank B. Bishop of Lincoln are named as assistant counsel to James H. Kel- by, who was Friday appointed to sue- eeed Gen. Charles E, Manderson as ebief solicitor. Gen. Manderson is named as consulting counsel, but will not be actively engaged in the rail- road’s legal work. To Take Harvester Evidence. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 28—The supreme court Monday sustained the motion of Attorney General Hadley for the appointment of a commission- er to take testimony in the ouster suit against the International Harvester company of America and appointed Judge Theodore Brace of Paris, Mo. ‘The case was continued until the April term of court when Commission- er Brace will begin the hearing. ‘—1ita Banas” Packina Dian: Kansas City, Jan. 29.—Fire which started a few minutes after 6 o'clock Tuesday evening in the packing plant of Morris & Co. was not brought un- der control by the combined fire de partments until after 11 o'clock, The damage is estimated at $500,000. ‘The plant which regularly employs 2,000 peoplé will continue business and the burned portion will be rebuilt at once. The Riley Capitol to Kansas. Washington, Jun. 26—The war de- partment has made no objection to Senator Long's bill to grant authority to the war department to cede to the state of Kansas one acre of the Fort Riley military reservation on which stands the old territorial capitol build- ing. The senator expects to get the Dill through next week. Sheldon in Frantz’s Place. Topeka, Jan. 28—Gov. Sheldon of Nebraska has accepted an invitation to speak before the Kansas Day club banquet Wednesday night in the place of ex-Goy. Frank Frantz of Oklahoma, who wired that he could not come be- cause of urgent business which keeps him in Washington. ia 2ag acai ea ek eae ates St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 25.—The Rev. J. 0. Bryant, who has been pastor of the Hyde Park Methodist church, has resigned to become a street car con: ductor on a suburban line here. He says he can make more money as conductor than as preacher. ‘America Second in Ship Building. New York, Jan, 26—The shipbuild- ing summary for 1907 compiled by the Shipping World, shows that the Uni- ted States ranks second for the year, only England having outsiripped this country. ‘*OUCH, OH MY BACK” NEURALGIA, STITCHES, LAMENESS, CRAMP TWINGES, TWITCHES FROM WETOR DAMP ALL BRUISES, SPRAINS, A WRENCH OR TWIST THIS SOVEREIGN REMEDY THEY CAN'T RESIST Price 25c ano 50c Why Work Yourselves to Death Trying to Make a Living. Go to Southwest Texas Where the Land is Fertile and Grows Enor- mously Profitable Crops With Little Labor. ——_s—_ Read This Carefuily. Enid, Oklahoma, April 13, 1907. ‘Dr. C. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas: My Dear Sir—I' was down on your Atascosa County ranch, and spent four days in looking it over. It is a great tract of land; the finest large body of land 1 was ever on. In the four days I spent on it J am sure I did not see forty acres that could not be cultivated. ‘The soil is dark and chocolate sandy loam, and some black, waxy with a little sand, but no blow sind. 1 took soil’ from different pastures, and found the land all underlaid with a good clay foundation In my opinion, this land, with proper cultivation, will produce every- thing that can be grown from’ Maine to California. I never saw a more fer- + tile ‘body: of, land’ anywhere. Such land as this, if located in Oklahoma, would sell for $50 an acre. ‘The entire tract is within the artesian belt The water from these wells that [ saw and drank, was good for all purposes. ‘Il carried one of your “New Home Sweet Home” books with me end compared the views shown by you in it with what I saw, and found every- thing just as represented. I have read your description of this property, ‘and you have not overdrawn it in any way. No one can realize what a splendid opportunity this is to get a good home for a very little money in the finest climate and on the richest land in the world, until he sees it. I will be very glad to answer any one who wants to know what I know about your lana. With Lest wishes, I remain, Yours very truly, J. S. LIGHTFOOT. Dr. C. F. Simmons has divided his ranch and is selling from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots for $210.00 payable $10.00 a month without interest. Write today for booklet and set of views of the ranch and name of nearest agent. DR. C. F. SIMMONS, 215 Alamo Plaza. ie San Antonio, Texas. AN ADVERTISING TRICK FOR WESTERN FARMERS. Real Estate “Agents” Go After Men with Land for Sale and Reap Rich Harvest. A smooth scheme for separating farmers from their money has been | worked with much success in South Dakota. Au oily grafter calls on a farmer and makes a bid for his land. The figures are absurdly low at first, but by degrees are raised as high as $60 an acre, and the farmer consents. Then the visitor explains that he is only an agent, but that he can sell the Jand at the price named if the owner will agree to pay for advertising at the rate of fifty cents an acre. Tho “agent” promises orally that the ad- vertising money will not be payable. until the land fs sold, but this stipula- tion is not contained in a contract that the farmer signs. In a few days he receives a copy of an ad and not over-courteous demand for money. It is said that twenty- two agriculturists were caught with this bait in Brown County and that | one of them gave up $320. Others de- clare hotly that they will not pay but they will make a fight in the courts. Collecting in New Hampshire. A New Hampshire man tells of a tight-fisted man of affairs in a town of that state, who until recently had never been observed to take an inter est in church matters. Suddenly, how. ever, he became a regular attendant at divine service, greatly to the astonishment of his fellow towns men. “What do you think of the case of old Ketchum?” said one of the busi- ness men of the place toa friend. “Is it true that he has got religion?” “Well, hardly,” replied the other. “The fact is, it's entirely a matter of business with him. I am in a posi tion to know that about a year ago he loaned the pastor $50, which the lat- ter was unable to pay. So there re- mained nothing for Ketchum but to take it out in pew rent.”—Sunday Magazine. CUTICURA CURED FOUR Southern Woman Suffered with Itch: ing, Burning Rash—Three Little Babies Had Skin Troubles. “My baby had a running sore on his neck and nothing that I did for it took effect until I used Cuticura, My face was nearly full of tetter or some sim- flar skin disease. It would itch and burn so that I could hardly stand it. Two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment cured me. Two years after it broke out on my hands and wrist. Sometimes I would go nearly crazy for it itched so badly. I went back to my old stand-by, that had never failed me—one set of Cuti- cura Remedies did the work. One set also cured my uncle's baby whose head was a cake of sores, and another baby who was in the same fix. Mrs. Lillie Wilcher, 770 Eleventh St, Chat- tanooga, Tenn,, Feb. 16, 1907.” Chuan A maiden who lived in Siberia, Where all is so frigid and dreria, Felt sad, met a bear ‘And when hugged said: “I swear It does my heart good to be neria.” —touaion: Pont, Do You Eat Pie? 2£ not you are missing half the pleasure of Mfe, Just order from your grocer a few Packages of “OUR-PIE" and learn how easy it is to make Lemon, Chocolate and Custard pies that will please you, If your Grocer won't supply you, goto onewho Will It is not necessary for all men to be great'in action, The greatest and sub- ‘limest power is often simple patience, —Goethe, Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue, Large 2 0z. package, 5 cents. By the way, are you acquainted with any man who flatters his wife! ———————————— ad —— Fe Ky 7 Ws a mm) — fe 2 we -—Srien A x me. NI eS > ee AZGOO es oe - Ui Re ES es ees LA 4 Beit Wee UN Thousands of American women in our homes are daily sacrificing their lives to duty, In order to keep the home neat and pretty, the children well dressed and tidy, women overdo. A female weakness or displacement is often brought on and they suffer in silence, drifting along from bad to worse, knowing well that they ought to have help to overcome the pains and. aches which daily make lifea burden. It is to these faithful women that LYDIA E. PINKHAM’S. VEGETABLE COMPOUND comes as @ boon and @ blessing, as it did to Mrs, W. Elleworth, of Mayville, N. Y., and to Mrs. W. P. Boyd,of Beaver Falls, Pa., who sayz “I was not able to do my own work, owing to the female trouble from which Isuffered. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Ve; tableCompound helped me onde and I am so weli that I can do as big a day’s work as Iever did. I wish every sick woman woud try it FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty yeers Lydia E. Pink- har’ Vegetable Componnd, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for, female ils and has positively cured thousandao! Women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, uleera~ tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear- ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges- tion,dizziness,or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn. Mass. Not for Murphy. Mr. Murphy—Oi want to buy a pair of gloves. Clerk—Here's something I believe will just suit you. It's a suede glove. Mr. Murphy—Niver, begorra! Oi want irish gloves. Swade gloves, indade! Kansas City Times. HOME RECIPE FOR COLDS. Will Break Up a Cold in 24 Hours or Cure Any Cough That Is Curable. Mix half pint of good whisky with two ounces of glycerine and add one-half ounce Concentrated oil of pine. The bottle is to be well shaken each time and used in doses of a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours. The Concentrated oil of pine comes in one-half ounce vials packed securely in tin screw top cases which are intended to protect it from light and retain all the original ozone. It is a product of the laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceutical Co., of Dayton, Ohio, and is guaranteed under the National Pure Food and Drug Act. Don't use bulk oil of pine or imitations of Concentrated. They are insoluble and work havoc to the kidneys. Any drugist has the Concentrated oil of pine. Try It on the Piano. Try it on the Piano. There was a young chap in Des Molnes Who ordered a T bone sirolines. Said the waiter: "Not so, Sir, unless you can show ▲ sufficient amount of de coines." Important to Morhea Important to Mother's. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Charles H. 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Ninth Street Kansas City, Missouri Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi, of Hungary, United in Marriage in New York. SOCIETY LEADERS THERE The Ceremony Was Witnessed by 350 of the "Elect" While the Streets Were Thronged Outside New York, Jan. 28.—The wedding of Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, to Count Laszlo Szechenyi, member of the Hungarian nobility, heutenant of Hussars, and hereditary member of the Austro-Hungarian parliament, took place at the Fifth avenue home of the bride's mother soon after noon Monday. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about 350 guests in the salon on the Fifth avenue side of the Vanderbilt residence. At one end of the long room an altar was placed under a bower of bending palm trees, the tops of which came together forming an arch under which the bridal party proceeded to the altar. About the trunks of the palms were twined thousands of orchids. Miss Vanderbilt was accompanied to the altar by her elder brother, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the count was accompanied by his best man, Count Anton Sigray. The wedding ceremony was performed by Monsignor M. J. Lavelle, rector of St. Patrick's cathedral, wearing purple silk vestments and lace cope. He was assisted by the Rev. John J. Byrne. The wedding chorus from Gaul's cantata, "Ruth," was sung by 30 boys of the St. Patrick's chancel choir, attired in surplices and red cassocks, accompanied by the organ and assisted by the cathedral's male quartette. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin with embroidery, point lace and garlands of orange blossoms. Her veil was of point lace caught with sprays of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of orchids and gardenias. The bridesmaids were Miss Ruth Vanderbilt Twombley, her cousin, and Miss Dorothy Whitney, daughter of William C. Whitney. The bride was also attended by her little niece, Miss Flora Payne Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Payne Whitney. Among the ushers were Count Stefan Szechenyi and Count Paul Esterhazy. Among the guests were Baron Hengelmuller Von Hengervar, the Austrian ambassador to the United States, and his wife, and Alfred and Decimal Vanderbilt, brothers of the bride. Many of the most prominent members of New York society were among the guests while outside the Vanderbilt residence a great crowd of the curious public thronged the sidewalk and street. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, the guests being distributed at various tables throughout the house. All the rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and orchids. Monday afternoon the Count and Countess Szechenyi went to Newport to remain for a week at the home of Reginald Vanderbilt. A Labor Law Invalid. Washington, Jan. 28.—The constitutionality of the act of congress of June 1, 1898, prohibiting railroad companies engaged in interstate commerce from discriminating against members of labor organizations in the matter of employment was called into question by the case of William Adair vs. the United States, which was decided by the supreme court of the United States Monday favorable to Adair. The opinion was by Justice Harlan and held the law to be repugant to the constitution. For An Arbitration Bill. Washington, Jan. 29.—The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce Tuesday agreed to report favorably the Townsend arbitration bill. This provides for the appointment by the president of a permanent commission to investigate all disputes of moment arising between capital and labor. The bill gives the commission power to summon witnesses and compel their attendance and to inflict punishment for refusing to testify. Hogs Rushed to Market. Kansas City, Jan. 25.—In the first 23 days of January 400,000 hogs were received at the Kansas City stock yards and 45,000 at the Fowler yards. This is 50,000 more hogs than ever have been received in Kansas City in any whole month. On Wednesday 10,000 hogs were killed by the Armour Packing company which was 4,000 more than was ever handled at the plant in one day before. Mrs. Eddy Moved to Boston. Boston, Mass., Jan. 28.—Guarded by the utmost secrecy Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder and head of the Christian Science church, was removed by special train Sunday with all her household attendants from Pleasant View in Concord, N. H., where she has lived for 19 years, to a new house in the fashionable Chestnut Hill section of Brookline Another Cashier Gone. Enid, Ok., Jan. 29.—The Alva Bank of Commerce, with $10,000 capital stock, is closed and Cashier Lou Westfall is missing. He is charged with looting the institution of practically all of its deposits. The depositors will lose nothing, the directors declare. Commissioner Smith vs. The Standard Oil Co. Mr. Herbert Knox Smith, whose zeal in the cause of economic reform has been in no wise abated by the panic which he and his kind did so much to bring on, is out with an answer to President Moffett, of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The publication of this answer, it is officially given out, was delayed several weeks, "for business reasons," because it was not deemed advisable to further excite the public mind, which was profoundly disturbed by the crisis. Now that the storm clouds have rolled by, however, the Commissioner rushes again into the fray. Our readers remember that the chief points in the defence of the Standard Oil Company, as presented by President Moffett, were (1) that the date of six cents on oil from Whiting to East St. Louis has been issued to the Standard Oil Company as the lawful rate by employees of the Alton, (2) that the 18-cent rate on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission was a class and not a commodity rate, never being intended to apply to oil, (3) that oil was shipped in large quantities between Whiting and East St. Louis over the Chicago & Eastern Illinois at $6\frac{3}{4}$ cents per hundred pounds, which has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission as the lawful rate, and (4) that the 18-cent rate on oil was entirely out of proportion to lawful rates on other commodities between these points of a similar character, and of greater value, such, for example, as linseed oil, the lawful rate on which was eight cents. President Moffett also stated that thousands of tons of freight had been sent by other shippers between these points under substantially the same conditions as governed the shipments of the Standard Oil Company, This defence of the Standard Oil Company was widely quoted and has undoubtedly exerted a powerful influence upon the public mind. Naturally the Administration, which has staked the success of its campaign against the "trusts" upon the result of its attack upon this company, endeavors to offset this influence, and hence the new deliverance of Commissioner Smith. We need hardly to point out that his rebuttal argument is extremely weak, although as strong, no doubt, as the circumstances would warrant. He answers the points made by President Moffett substantially as follows: (1) The Standard Oil Company had a traffic department, and should have known that the six-cent rate had not been filed, (2) no answer, (3) the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rate was a secret rate because it read, not from Whiting, but from Dolton, which is described as "a village of about 1,500 population just outside of Chicago. Its only claim to note is that it has been for many years the point of origin for this and similar secret rates." The Commissioner admits in describing this rate that there was a note attached stating that the rate could also be used from Whiting. The press has quite generally hailed this statement of the Commissioner of Corporations as a conclusive refutation of what is evidently recognized as the strongest rebuttal argument advanced by the Standard. In fact, it is as weak and inconclusive as the remainder of his argument. 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Brown's Bronchial Troches give immediate relief. You can't make good ginger ale if anything ails the ginger. Not For Men Do good constantly, patiently and wisely, and you will never have cause to say that life was not worth living. Don't worry about your complexion—take Garfield Tea, the Herb laxative and blood-purifier! An improvement will be seen in a week. What a man thinks he knows about women a woman knows he doesn't know. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW! If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. 2 oz. package 5 cents. It's a sweeping assertion to say that a new broom sweeps clean. In the Chicago. They terminate at Dolton, from which large o wise point entrance is made over the Belt Line. Consid and did Whiting, where the oil freight originates, is not clude power to on the lines of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, cage Com- which receives its Whiting freight from the upon anls an- Belt Line at Dolton. The former practice, now their se- discontinued, in filing tariffs was to make mand cause it them read from a point on the line of the fil- excite road, and it was also general to state on freigh dis the same sheet, that the tariff would apply to evide storm other points, e. g., Whiting. The Chicago & Judge emmis- Eastern Illinois followed this practice in filing dent its rate from Dolton, and making a note on invita points the sheet that is applied to Whiting. This was have any, as in 1895 when this method of filing tariffs was to va) that in common use. state Now let us see in what way the intending shipper of oil could be misled and deceived by the fact that the Chicago & Eastern Illinois had not filed a rate reading from Whiting, Commissioner Smith contends that "concealment is the only motive for such a circuitous arrangement," i. e., that this method of filing the rate was intended to mislead intending competitors of the Standard Oil Company. Suppose such a prospective oil refiner had applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for the rate from Chicago to East St. Louis over the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, he would have been informed that the only rate filed with the commission by this company was $6\frac{1}{2}$ cents from Dalton, and he would have been further informed, if indeed he did not know this already, that this rate applied throughout Chicago territory. So that whether he wished to locate his plant at Whiting, or anywhere else about Chicago, under an arrangement of long standing, and which applies to all the industrial towns in the neighborhood of Chicago, he could have his freight delivered over the Belt Line to the Chicago & Eastern Illinois at Dalton and transported to East St. Louis at a rate of $6\frac{1}{2}$ cents. Where then is the concealment which the Commissioner of Corporations makes so much of? Any rate—from Dalton on the Eastern Illinois or Chappell on the Alton, or Harvey on the Rock Island, applies throughout Chicago territory to shipments from any other point in the district. So far from the Eastern Illinois filing its rate from Dalton in order to deceive the shipper, it is the Commissioner of Corporations who betrays his gross ignorance of transportation customs in Chicago territory or relies on the public ignorance of these customs to deceive the public too apt to accept unquestioningly every statement made by a Government official as necessarily true, although, as in the present instance, a careful examination shows these statements to be false. The final point made by President Moffett that other commodities of a character similar to oil were carried at much lower rates than 18 cents, the Commissioner of Corporations discusses only with the remark that "the 'reasonableness' of this rate is not in question. The question is whether this rate constituted a discrimination as against other shippers of oil," and he also makes much of the failure of President Moffett to produce before the grand jury evidence of the alleged illegal acts of which the Standard Oil official said that other Moravian Barley and Speltz Wine of Cardui large shippers in the territory had been guilty. Considering the fact that these shippers included the packers and elevator men of Chicago the action of the grand jury in calling upon President Moffett to furnish evidence of their wrong-doing may be interpreted as a demand for an elaboration of the obvious; but the fact that a rate-book containing these freight fates for other shippers was offered in evidence during the trial and ruled out by Judge Landis, was kept out of sight. President Moffett would not, of course, accept the invitation of the grand jury although he might have been pardoned if he had referred them to various official investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission and other departments of the Government. We come back, therefore, to the conclusion of the whole matter, which is that the Standard Oil Company of Indiana was fined an amount equal to seven or eight times the value of its entire property, because its traffic department did not verify the statement of the Alton rate clerk, that the six-cent commodity rate on oil had been properly filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. There is no evidence, and none was introduced at the trial, that any shipper of oil from Chicago territory had been interfered with by the 18-cent rate nor that the failure of the Alton to file its six-cent rate had resulted in any discrimination against any independent shipper,—we must take this on the word of the Commissioner of Corporations and of Judge Landis. Neither is it denied even by Mr. Smith that the "independent" shipper of oil, whom he pictures as being driven out of business by this discrimination of the Alton, could have shipped all the oil he desired to ship from Whiting via Dolton over the lines of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois to East St. Louis. In short, President Moffett's defence is still good, and we predict will be so declared by the higher court. The Standard Oil Company has been charged with all manner of crimes and misdemeanors. Beginning with the famous Rice of Marietta, passing down to that apostle of popular liberties, Henry Demarest Lloyd, with his Wealth Against the Commonwealth, descending by easy stages to Miss Tarbell's offensive personalities, we finally reach the neither depths of unfair and baseless misrepresentation in the report of the Commissioner of Corporations. The Standard has been charged with every form of commercial piracy and with most of the crimes on the corporation calendar. After long years of strenuous attack, under the leadership of the President of the United States, the corporation is at last dragged to the bar of justice to answer for its misdolls. The whole strength of the Government is directed against it, and at last, we are told, the Standard Oil Company is to pay the penalty of its crimes, and it is finally convicted of having failed to verify the statement of a rate clerk and is forthwith fined a prodigious sum, measured by the car. 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Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 Miss Gertrude Pryor was the guest of Miss Lizzie Underwood Sunday. An enjoyable time was had. The T. B. A. Club met with Miss Della Gaines, 917 N. Water street, Monday eve. Quite a number were present and a grand program was rendered. After the program a discussion was had on the progress of the Negro race which was fine and showed the intelligence of the young ladies and showed what they were doing. Then a delicious two course luncheon was served. Those guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Alice Thompson, Mrs. J. G. Galnes, Mr. Clarence Patton and Mr. Ulna Johnson. The B. T. W. Club met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. Morris and Mrs. S. Washington. The afternoon was spent in discussion and quite an interesting program was rendered. The club donated $1.00 to the National Training School for women and girls at Louisville. After the general routine of business an elegant four-course luncheon was served. The club then adjourned to meet with Mrs. Phelps and Rowles. Mrs. Watson and mother were pleasant visitors of the B. T. W. Club Thursday. Mrs. Grayson, one of Wichita's form er citizens, but now of Chicago, is in Wichita to spend a few days visiting among relatives and friends. Mrs. Grayson is the very picture of good health and says that she and husband like their new home in Chicago very much—but not like they do Wichita. Ollie Madison has returned to Topeka. Go to the big entertainment at Garfield Hall Wednesday night, Feb. 5th. Tabor affair. DEPARTMENTS We have it or anything in the Sporting Goods line. Bicycle Repairing a Specialty. Wichita Bicycle & Sporting Goods Company Phone 545 230 N. Main st. DTR. CAROLINE O'BRIENT DEAD. Gone, but not forgotten. In memory of Dtr. Caroline O'Brien, who departed this life at the home of her devoted daughter, Mrs. J. F. Malone, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 8th, at 5:45 o'clock, after a fifteen days illness of pruemonal. She was a loyal, faithful and devoted member of St. Anice Tabernacle No. 92 for 24 years, a months and 29 days. Her funeral was observed from the A. M. E. church of which she was a loving and faithful member, Jan 10th, under the auspices of St. Anice Tabernacle. Rev. W. T. Biggers officiating. Sympathy to the bereaved family. SIR KNIGHT HICKERSON DEAD. Was One of Topeka's Pioneer Citizens. Special to the Searchlight. Sir Knight Christopher C. Hickerson died at his home in Topeka, Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 5th, 1908. He was one of the old settlers of Topeka having lived there for the past 27 years. He was a Knight of long standing having been a charter member of — Temple No. — of Topeka. He was a member of the C. M. E. church and the funeral was preached Monday at the C. M. E. church, Rev. J. M. Brown of Lawrence officiating. He leaves a wife, three sons, Sid and C. C. Jr., of Wichita; Mrs. Ada Wade and Ernest of Topeka. The Sir Knights turned out in full regalia to pay honor to the memory of their deceased Sir Knight. Golden Tabernacle No. 2 met Jan. 25, all members that were present enjoyed the meeting. The Tabernacle is getting along nicely. e have two members on the sick list this week. Drt. Lizzie Garden and Drt. Alice Henderson. All the rest of the members are enjoying good health. Rev. J. W. Garden, pastor of the Second Baptist church, closed his revival last Sunday night. Rev. H. Shepherd, pastor of the First A. M. E. church started a revival meeting Sunday night. We are praying that we may have a success Yes Sir, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA IOLA. KANS. and that sinners may be converted and backsliders may be reclaimed. W. M. Cooper a young man, was shot on Saturday, Jan. 21, and fatally wounded. He was shot by Marshal Jim Fredrickson. What was the trouble is not known. Drt. Amelia Banks who has been on the sick list, was able to meet the Tabernacle Saturday. SARAH CRISP, H. P. LULA SMITH, C. R. Rebecca Ann Tabernacle No. 6, is in peace and harmony. Drt. Adline Daniels is on the sic list. Drt. Eva Clayborne the H. P., has been on the sick list but is up again. Drt. Leta Rhodeman who has been to Topeka, Kans., was home on a visit. Drts. will try to increase their membership. The A. M. E. church is carrying on revival meeting. Rev. James Washington is in the city. MRS. EVA CLAYBORNE, H. P. GARDEN CITY. We are having beautiful weather and every body is well except the ordinary winter colds. The revival at the 2nd Baptist church has been in progress since Sunday night, Jan. 5, and up until Sunday night, Jan. 26, have had 2 conversions and 16 joined the church, 3 candidates for baptism. The work is being carried on by Rev. Denton, pastor, and assisted by Rev. A. B. Washin ton and son. The A. M. E. church is also carrying on a revival, Rev. Ramsey is pastor in charge. Presiding Elder was here and spent a week with us. Quarterly meeting Sunday, Jan. 12, had one conversion and one added to the church Richard Buchanan who has been quarantined a week on account of small pox, is out again. The trustees of the 2nd Baptist church gave a dollar rally Sunday, Jan. 26. Collection amounted to $25.26. A lady native of South America visited our town Wednesday, Jan. 22 and gave a very interesting lecture at the 2nd Baptist church Wednesday night. She is a member of the National Baptist Convention. Mrs. Sarah Wilfley of Oxford, Kans., is on the sick list. Miss Florence Wilson of Wichita was called to Clearwater by the death of her niece, Marree Bell Wilfley. Mrs. Pearl Alstor, St. Paul, Minn., was down visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Sarah Wilfley and Mrs. Lucie Taylor of Oxford, Kans. Mrs. Fenton Wilfley, Medicine Lodge, Kans., is visiting her son and daughter, C. R. Wilfley and family. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barton and Mr. A. White were in to the big hog sale. Miss Ethel Barton left for a few days visit in Wichita with friends. Sad news. Our little one was called from our midst Jan. 22, 1908, at 12:30 o'clock to a world unknown. To Harp, O Harp, the joyful song, the love of God is rest. Our little daughter Marree Bell Wiltley was 3 months and 18 days old. She was a jewel in our hearts but God, the mighty maker did what he thought was best. We thank our dear kind friends for their kindness in our bereavement and that our dear one was laid away to rest so nicely by the hands of our friends. We thank our friend and neighbors for their acts of kindness. I remain as ever, yours truly, CLARENCE R. WILFLEY. SARAH H. WILFLEY. The pure bred Poland China hog sale held in this city last Saturday was a grand success, stockman being here from all parts of the state. One batch of hogs averaged $32.80, while the other batch averaged $42.50. The total proceeds amounting to over $1,700.00. The gentlemen having the sale in charge expect to make it an annual event. Hurrah for Clearwater and her enterprising citizens. ANOTHER COLORED LADY EMPLOYED. At White House as Stenographer and Mimeographer—Southern White Force Protest. Washington,—Miss Lillian B. Wright colored, of Chicago, won the position as stenographer and mimeographer by efficiency in the civil service examination, strenuous protest was made by the white clerks and draftsmen employed. Miss Wright's arrival gives the computing division three Negro ebployes doing typewriting work and a half dozen Negro messengers. The protesting employees are Southerners. At the civil service commission it was said that the woman took the examination for a mimeographer and typewriter i Chicago last November and two weeks ago the commission received information that she had passed. When a call was made on the commission by the supervising architect for a mimeographer the colored woman headed the list and was given the appointment. 4 FACTS FADS FALLACIES Dealing with Personal Magnetism, Telepathy, Psychology, Suggestion, Hypnotism, and Spiritualism. By EDWARD B. WARMAN, A. M. Eminent Psychologist and Hygienist. PERSONAL MAGNETISM. What is it? First, it is a subject little understood; in consequence of which it has been jugged with by scores of fakers throughout the country until the mere mention of it causes one to be a little wary of it. The most comprehensive definition I can give of "personal magnetism" is a subtle influence, vibratory in character, radiating either consciously or unconsciously, for good or evil, from every human being. All magnetism is personal, but all personal magnetism is not attractive, alike, to all persons. Every publicman, every business man, every minister, every teacher; in fact, everybody either compels, repels or impels. When we come within the atmosphere of a strong personality, we are influenced in either mind or body, sometimes both. What is it that influences us? Is it the dress or outward appearance? Is it the voice? Is it the manner? The last two are strong and desirable elements, but they may prove deceptive; therefore we would better seek deeper. Is it hypnotism? Never. It is not what one appears to be, but that which one actually is. One may be beautiful of face, figure and form, and may be exquisitely dressed, yet be unattractive. On the other hand, one may be homely in feature, lacking symmetry of figure and form, neatly but plainly dressed, yet be attractive. It is this "something" that lies hidden, this unseen but ever-felt power that we call "personal magnetism." It is a personality as distinguished from individuality. Although this force is, per se, inviolent, it may be directed in accordance with the desire or through the act of the individual. A man is what he is through heredity, environment and education, but he does not need to remain what he is if what he is is not desirable. But what he is and not what he appears to be is manifest to every close student of human nature. This "personal magnetism," like electricity, also has its opposite poles, and will either attract or repel. The veriest wretch of the slums possesses "personal magnetism;" attractive "personal magnetism"—for his kind, but would repel, involuntarily, one of higher and purer motives. Then again, those two forces (attraction and repulsion) act on three different planes; in other words, we have three distinctively separate phases of "personal magnetism"—mental, spiritual and physical. We are sometimes drawn toward a person mentally; i. e., we admire him for his intellectual attainments, but are repelled because of his physical radiations. On the other hand, we may admire his physique although he is lacking in either his mental or spiritual make-up, or possibly, both. "Personal magnetism," mental and physical, well spiritualized (the soul element) is a key to the most guarded vaults of human nature, unlocking the most stubborn hearts, and opening more doors in business and social life than any other one element known to mankind. Personal magnetism (physical) may be acquired by the generating and conserving of that vital principle we call life. Physical exercises alone will not do it, as they often tend to dissipate the power that should be husbanded. There is as much difference between physical strength and vitality as there is between energy and force. A man may have a wonderful physique, and yet be lacking in vital force. On the other hand a man may be slight in build and apparently weak, and yet have great vitality. So it is with energy. Power is energy in repose; force is energy in action. Personal magnetism (physical) is sometimes called human electricity. Be that as it may, by whatsoever name it may be known, its character is positively electrical. This electro-magnetic influence is of a vibratory character, and generated by the principle of life. This vital, energizing element becomes stale by non-use; wasted by overuse; and produces nervousness by misuse. Electricity is, somehow, inseparably connected with the ultimate atoms of matter; and in the same mysterious manner the universal life force is connected with every nerve, fiber and molecule of animal creation. If electricity and nerve force are not identical, they are so nearly allied that they may be called twin forces. Whence cometh this power? We speak of generating power. This is not strictly true, and is likely to be misleading. All power exists now, and has always existed. We may generate force; i. e., put the power in action. All that we can do is to evolve it from a latent condition, or use it in the form in which we find it. Man becomes powerful in the measure that he learns to evolve; to use and direct power—the power that is. All force is generated within from the life essentials—air, food and water. The same elements exist for all persons, but all persons do not have the same force. While the difference may be one of temperament or constitution, I am inclined to think it is more largely due to the fact that the elements within reach are not utilized. Prof. Riddell has aptly said: "The electric dynamo is expression of power. There are four general ways in which it may be directed: (1) It may be passed through the motor of the electric car and the force is expressed as power; (2) it may be passed as a sympathetic current through the little wire of the incandescent bulb, and it becomes light; (3) it may be forced through a wire with heavy resisting power, and it becomes heat; (4) but ground the wire and the current is wasted." Let us apply this principle to the human dynamo, and see how much it has to do with "personal magnetism"—physical, mental, spiritual. In every man and woman there is a life battery, so to speak; a creative force, a life principle which, like the electric current, may be used in four special ways: (1) You can pass it to the muscles and build it into tissue, and it becomes power—physical strength; (2) you can direct it to the brain, and it becomes light—intellectual brilliancy and mental vigor; (3) you can direct it to the emotions and it becomes heat—feeling, love, sympathy; (4) but if you dissipate the force you will have neither physical strength, mental vigor nor emotional warmth. It will readily be seen that you cannot waste the force in any direction without detracting, in a corresponding degree, from your strength of "personal magnetism" in other directions. Science says: "That which we call vitality or life is, in its physical sense, electricity. It is taken into the system from the air and sunshine, and is generated in the digestive organs by the chemical action of food and drink." As all electrified bodies tend to part with their magnetism to the earth, it follows that the human electricity is being constantly subjected to this influence. Should it be drawn off in undue proportion to the needs of the body, the system becomes weak and deranged. It thus becomes necessary to conserve the human electricity. This is done by insulation, by placing a non-conducting substance between the body and the earth, and thus check the drain. Insulation is a scientific safeguard. This is not mere speculative theory but the result of thorough investigation and practical demonstration. However, if a conclusion is logical it matters little whether it is deduced from theory or practice. T is is especially true of the following experiments, the results of which may not be very readily accepted by the general public; viz., all things being equal, the left side of the body is negative and the right side is positive; the front of the body is positive, the back is negative. You take in this human electricity through the negative side of the body (left) and it passes out through the right if anyone is on the right side to draw it. This the writer has scientifically proved to the fullest satisfaction of the honest skeptic. Therefore, it is well to remember the trite but true saying: "Always keep on the right side of a person." "Tis true, this has been used only figuratively, but it is of great importance literally. By observing this precaution you will be able to protect yourself from the human parasites that exist in every community. This is a protection of that physical magnetism so essential to one's vital force. All things considered, it is best to sit in a position facing your visitor—be he friend or foe—unless an exchange of magnetism is desired. These human parasites draw not only upon your physical forces, but upon the mental and nervous, also, unless you understand how to make yourself either positive or negative at will. If you are lacking in "personal magnetism" (physical), and you should ride or walk or sit with one who is physically strong, you should take that opportunity of "loading up" by keeping on the right side. Whenever two persons sleep together, and one is restful while the other is restless, you may depend upon it that the restful one is unconsciously drawing the life force of his or her companion. It does not always follow that the weaker draws from the stronger; nor is it a question of right side, front or back when one is sleeping: i. e., owing to the many changes of position that occur during the night; therefore, in order that the restless one may have a restful and refreshing sleep it is necessary to change conditions. This is accomplished by changing sides (the side of the bed) with your fellow-sleeper. Why? Because it equalizes the magnetism. How? The fact is sufficient, the how is but a mere incident. How about the other fellow? If he has been restful, will he now become restless? That depends. If the restful one is surcharged with physical magnetism the loss will not be perceptible; but if one has but an average amount, the loss at first may be apparent, but in a very short time the forces will be so evenly balanced that the restful condition will be shared equally by both. (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles) WICHITA PRESIDENT'S WIDOW MRS. JONES WAS "FIRST LADY" OF TEXAS REPUBLIC. Judge Who Performed Marriage Ceremony in 1840 Killed by Indians Shortly After Near Austin—Her Adventurous Life. Austin, Tex.—Mrs. Anson Jones, who died the other day, was one of the most historic women of Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Anson Jones, who was president of the Republic of Texas during the period just previous to the annexation of the commonwealth to the United States. Mrs. Jones, as "first lady of the land," presided at many social functions which were given at the capital of the young republic. In those early days foreign ambassadors were located in Austin, and, despite the activity of the Indians, who kept them in constant dread of being killed, these representatives of foreign governments managed to have a very pleasant time. The marriage of Dr. and Mrs. Jones took place in Austin in May, 1840. The wedding trousseau was brought all the way from Houston to Austin, a distance of 186 miles, by oxcart. Judge James Smith, who married Dr. and Mrs. Jones, was killed by Indians while out riding near Austin a short time after he had performed the ceremony. Mrs. Jones related many interesting incidents that occurred in the Texas capital during the time that her husband was president of the republic. She said that the foreign ambassadors seldom traveled even a short distance into the country out of Austin without being provided with a guard to prevent attack by Indians. On one occasion the French ambassador, M. De Saligny, wanted to take a pleasure ride a short way beyond the outskirts MRS. AITON JONES of town. He applied to President Jones for an armed guard to accom pany him. The guard was not avail able just at the time, and President Jones informed the ambassador that he was unable to comply with his request. The Frenchman became maddened and excited when his request met with refusal, Mrs. Jones said. He exclaimed as he left the president's presence in a huff: "I hope a d—Indian will kill me, Then see what France will do." The ambassador went on his ride alone and returned safely. Dr. Jones, the last president of the Texas republic, was a native of Massachusetts. He came to Texas in 1833, before the new republic was born, and located at Brazoria. He soon became prominent in the political affairs of the country after independence from Mexico was gained. He was a member of the Texas congress in 1838, and that same year he was appointed minister to the United States from Texas. He represented this republic at Washington for two years and returned to his home to fill the office of senator, to which he had been elected. The seat of government was moved from Austin to Washington, Tex., in 1842, while Dr. Jones was president. He named the executive mansion at Washington Barrington, in honor of Great Barrington, Mass., the place of his nativity. Dr. Jones died in 1855. His widow lived for some time in Galveston, and in 1879 she moved to Houston, where she has since resided. The early life of this remarkable woman, before her marriage to Dr. Jones, was full of adventure and excitement. She was born in Lawrence county, Arkansas, and was the eldest child of John C. and Sarah Smith. Her father died in 1827. In 1833 she accompanied her mother on an overland trip from Arkansas to Texas, and when they reached Brazoria county they joined Austin's colony. When word reached them that Gen. Santa Anna and his Mexican army were advancing upon the colony they made a hurried flight with other settlers to the eastern part of Texas. When they learned that Gen. Sam Houston's forces were victorious at the battle of San Jacinto the mother and daughter returned to their home which had been made desolate by the invading forces. AMERICAN WOMEN IN BERLIN. New Club Rooms to Be a Home for Girl Students. Berlin.—Light, hygiene, comfort and attractiveness are four qualities which receive foremost consideration in the charming new apartments of the American, Woman's club, whose acquisition and arrangement are primarily due to the energy and progressive spirit of the consul general's wife, Mrs. A. Montgomery Thackara. Probably no girls' club on the continent was ever more delightfully located. Two flats "de luxe" in the fashionable Munchenerstrasse, in the very heart of the American quarter, have 1 Home of American Women's Club in Berlin. been thrown together into one big apartment. Their large, airy rooms, ideal/or club purposes, have been artistically and elegantly, though lightly furnished by the generosity of friends of the club in America and in Berlin. There is a reading room, with American magazines and papers, besides a lending library with over a thousand books—books of reference, works on art, music, history and science. And the fees of the club are, for students, nominal. Residence in dainty and attractively furnished bedrooms is at present open to all members. Later, when the club stands financially more firmly on its feet, only students, those who come unaccompanied and most in need of home surroundings, will be permitted to occupy the rooms at "student rates"—a principle naturally out of the question during the first months of the new regime. SLATED FOR CABINET CIRCLE. Washington Society Expects Advancement of T. H. Newberry and Wife. Wasington—It is believed to be extremely likely, in case another Republican president is elected, that Mr. and Mrs. Truman H. Newberry will be promoted to a place in the cabinet circle proper. Mr. Newberry is the assistant secretary of the navy, and with his wife even at the present times does more cabinet and other entertaining than any other official in Washington. Mrs. Newberry, by the way, is said by people supposed to be competent critics to be the most beautiful woman now in official society life in Washington. Almost invariably the assistant secretary and his wife accompany the president and Mrs. Roosevelt on semi official trips when the number of in vited guests is extremely limited. Mr. Newberry does not belong to the tennis cabinet, but he is just as close personally to the president as is any M. M. ASTR. SEC. OF THE NAVY NEWBEREER one who faces Mr. Roosevelt on the netted court. Mr. Newberry is rich, but this doesn't prevent his being a competent junior official of the navy department. He and his wife are democratic, and this goes a long way in Washington. The Newberries went to Jamestown on the Mayflower with the president and his wife to watch the departure of the Pacific fleet. Mrs. Newberry doesn't look a day over 25 years of age, but the truth, which cannot be concealed, is that she has a daughter in society who looks much like her mother and who is being entertained on a probably tiring but nevertheless enjoyable scale. Mrs. Newberry has just left with her daughter for Detroit, where the latter will be introduced into her home city society. Official Knights& Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRA KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave., Parsons, Kan. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas. Miss Jennie Alexander, G. Q. M., 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kansas TABERNACLES. Explanation—"A" means meets in afternoon—all other meeting at night. Chief Preceptresses. Number. 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 So. Chestnut, Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Mrs. Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 4 Mrs. Anna Fallings, 325 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Lillie Shobe, 336 N. Santa Fe, Sallna, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Tues. (A) 9 Mrs. Julia Martin, 815 E. 11th, Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark. Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-8 Mon. (A) 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 405, Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Mae Wilson, 1715 Clark Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) Wed. (A) So. Barber, Sat. (A) 1208 N. 30th, ur. (A) Horton, Ft. 3 Kickapoo, 704 E. 12th, 3 Wed. (A) Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 37 Jannie McAdoo, 1318 N. Madison, Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 312 Washington, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle will next meet in Atchison, Kansas, on the 2rd Tuesday in July, 1908. 18 Mrs. Jennie Seliers, 2208 N. 30th Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thr. (A) 20 Mrs. S. Montague, 403 Kickapoo, Leavenworth, Kan. 29 Mrs. Lula Wood, 613 N. 4th Leavenworth, Kan. 30 Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd and South, Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 33 Mrs. J. L. Cobb, Bx. 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 W. 15th Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 87 Mrs. Matilda Waters, 1800 N. 6th, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 88 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. U9 Mrs. Hulaa Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 808 Vermont, Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Wed. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 1-3 Fri 4 A. M. Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kan., Fridays. 839 North Main Street Meals 15c to 25cts. Hot or Cold Lunch At All Hours ICE CREAM 8 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan. 1-3 Tue. 13 Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan. 1-3 Tue. Banner Mills 19 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 25 J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 59 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. 60 W. Osteen, 1214 Lane, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. 72 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th, Lincoln, Nebs. --- 333 TABERNACLES. TEMPLES. Chief Montars 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 M. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Lea- enworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Ft. Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Lizzie Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Lia- coln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 5 Lottie Hill, 517 N. Main, Wichita Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Iola Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Oma- ha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggle Robinson, 911 Everett Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Mary Berry, 325 Miss., Lawrense Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 1 Sadie Tyler, 125 E. Riley, Atchison Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arie Stone, 823 Main, Atchison Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Salina Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Willis, 2103 Grand, Parsona Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 21 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kans- sas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Ella McKinnis, 217 Sherman, Leavenworth, Kan., 2 Sat. 23 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrence (A) NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Text is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once. W. N. MILLER, Editor. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. Dstrict Grand Lodge, No. 17, Kansas, G. U. O. F. GRAND OFFICERS 1907-8. Thos. Glover, District Grand Master, 704 N. Market St., Wichita, Kan. Chas, A. Finney, Deputy Grand Master Cherokee, Kan. P. H. Bassett, District Grand Secre- tary, Chetopa, Kan. W. W. Shobe, District Grand Treasure, 836 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kan. H. Kindell, District Grand Director, Ft Scott, Kan. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. District Grand Lodge No. 17 will meet in Kansas City, Kansas, in July, 1908. 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., 4102 E Douglas Pone 87 Johnston's Restaurant SODA POP always on ice SUNDAY DINNERS 20 and 25c CUSTOM GKINDING ..... A Specialty ..... 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