Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN. In this land—America—that is said to be the land of the free and the home of the brave" there has been muen said about "The white man's burden." But in the midst of all the writing, the speaking and all the lectures about the burden of the white man—all seem to have lost sight of—and to utterly have ignored another man's burden—and that is the burden of the loyal, patriotic and energetic "Black Man." The Black Man's Burden is more than a mere theoretical one as is the co-called burden of the white man—for the "Black Man's burden" is a condition—real and undenying. The white man in this country has no burden—for with his power of majority he has thrown about himself and his family all the luxuriant pleasures, and opportunities, which it is possible for man to have. In the attempts of the white man to circumscribe the positions and to deceive the condition of the black man lies the black man's real burden. Is it not a Burden to the black man to helplessly stand, as it were, and see his brother burned at the stake, to see his kinsmen denied those very rights, those very privileges which have been given all men as man's heritage by God Himself? With all the many acts of depression and oppression of the American white man toward the American Black man—truly it may be said that the Black man, indeed, has a Burden—one which it takes loyalty to stand. See that little black boy who must forge his way through life weighted to the ground with unprovoked American prejudice—there lies his burden. See that virtuous black girl who must face the wave of life as she is struck down by that gigantic monster—American prejudice—there lies her burden. Look over life's battements and see the millions of brave black men and black women who are strong to make good citizens—who are teaching their children so—one peep at the great barriers, the many obstacles, the act of ostracism and the efforts of the white man to retard them—at once points in tones of thunder to the Black Man's Burden. The black man must bear his burden alone—for there are no gifted statesmen, there are no influential and powerful nation who will come to his defense. Lacerated, wounded and bleeding upon life's battle field the black man must in silence bear his burden—looking alone to Him who holds the destiny of men and nations as his Comforter. The black man must unite himself for self preservation—he must unite himself that he himself may make his burden as light as possible—he must unite himself that in the strife of life he may make for himself and posterity those advances and secure these rights which has been handed down to man by God. In our own city there is a Black Man's Burden. Shall we shun it—or shall we meet it like men? No man can feel or know better the heaviness of this Black Man's Burden than can the Black Man himself. His burden to provide comfort, education, privileges and rights to his children and his neighbor's children is not one to be lightly considered. May we all consider with due regard the importance of the "Black Man's Burden". Forty-five years of effort of the American black man to build up family ties to build a social circle and to make good citizens in the face of gigantic odds—have proved the stability, the zeal and hardihood with which the American black man has become the Black Man's Burden. EX-SLAVE CARES FOR FORMER MASTER. A Negro Finds His Former Master In Want. That the Negro is the most kind and tender hearted being ever known was exemplified this week in Ruton, La., where the body of Lewis Reynolds (white) age 86, once a wealthy cotton planter and large slave owner, was saved from the pauper's grave through the charity of Oliver Lewis, a prosperous Negro farmer of Ruton, who once belonged to Reynolds. Sick and homeless, his family dead, and himself penniless, Reynolds returned to his once former estate in this section three years ago after a jaunt in England. The kind hearted Negro ex-slave of Reynolds' 'discovered his former master in an old abandoned hut and took Reynolds to his palacial home and has since cared for him till death. Thus the former slave became the benefactor of the former master. CLEARWATER NEWS. Mr. anw Mrs. Geo. Barton and daughter Ethel, were over visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. White and family Saturday and Sunday. C. R. Wilfley and his nephew, Jessie Bunch of Medicine Lodge, Kan., were out rabbit hunting Saturday. Mrs. Vinia Bates was in Wichita last week visiting her granddaughter and many friends. Little Clarence F. Wilfley is much improved after about 20 days pneumonia fever. C. R. Wilfley is building a swell hot bed, 66 feet long, $5\frac{1}{2}$ feet wide, of cement, furnace heat, pipes under the ground and glass covered, costing about $90, so as to raise garden the year around. Radishes, lettuce, mustard, celery and early tomatoes, cabbage and sweet potato plants. Mrs. C. R. Wilfley and Mrs. Vinia Bates were over visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black Sunday and had a fine time. Mrs. Chas. Black was over visiting Mrs. C. R. Wilfley and Mrs. Vinia Bates Saturday. STRONG CITY, KAN. We have losta member of uor Fraternal order in the person of Sister Emma Morris, the wife of Bro. Henry To the Household of Ruth: Morris, who departed this life after an illness for some great time. She died in full triumph of faith, Feb. 3rd, at 2 o'clock p. m., was a member of the Second Baptist church here for 17 years. She leaves a husband, five children, two brothers and one sister who survive her. A church and many friends, who held her in high esteem. Her funeral was preached by Rev. R. Cox, of Salina, Kans., who is of her Fraternal Order. She was laid to rest at Cottonwood Falls, Kans., cemetery with her mother. ELLA BURKES. STRONG CITY, KAN. The executive board of the Smoky Hill River District Baptist Association met in its quarterly meeting with the Second Baptist church Feb. 4-7th. Rev Wm. E. Harrison, pastor, A large attendance; thirty odd. Moderator R. Cox with all his auxiliaries were present. All made good reports. The delegates were met on the first day with the death of Sister Emma Morris a member of this church, who died in full triumph of faith. The routine of business was suspended on Wednesday the 5th, to give Rev. R. Cox time to preach her funeral, she being a Ruth of his fraternal order. But we all must go at some near near future. Many stirring and instructive sermons were delivered. Among the many Rev. J. H. Vanlen, State Missionary, was in the number. Many distinguished Christian workers were present. A lady from South America was present and spoke to the people of her people. And that she was one of the many to speak for just what the National Baptist Convention is doing for the foreign jands. Many timely topics were discussed and much good realized. For a whole, the meeting was very inspiring. $123.07 was raised for the various purposes we as Baptists stand for and paid out accordingly. Adjourned to meet at Ellsworth, Kan., in May, Rev. R. Cox, pastor. For Every Day A cheerful song for every day, And not for glad days only; A song to clear a misty way, And soothe a heart that's lonely; A song that's not too late to bring Joy unto one that may not sing. A song whose mission 'tis to find And cheer the place of sorrow, And have its message glad and kind, Fulilled before to-morrow— Whether the skies be blue or gray, A cheerful song for every day. —Frank Walcott Hutt, in The House- keeper. By C. O. RICHMOND (Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) They looked flushed and guilty as they entered the little out-of-the-way station on a branch road, bought their tickets and waited restlessly for the train. The agent was "next" in an instant. He had just finished reading an account of the hold-up of an agent on another line not far distant. He was a shrewd fellow, and noted the strange manner of the couple and their evident desire to escape observation. pocket, then merry." The suspense to the rigid age rumble of the armed the tensor he could see th in the distance. it came penetra no apparent ha upon the platform to after him "I'll keep my eye on them," he said to himself, as he peered through the little window of the ticket office. He could dimly discern the shadowy figures behind the stove. The dusk of an early winter twilight was fast descending. The man stood in front of his companion as if to shield her, and so far as the agent could judge in the flickering light of the station lamps they were well dressed. "But that's nothing unusual in these days, the rogues all look respectable," he muttered. "A fellow can't always tell when he's liable to be gagged and drugged by the most innocent looking parties," he mused, while the perspiration slowly began to gather as a vision of being swooped down upon by these two, the man strangling him into submission, the woman holding chloroform to his nose and the safe being ransacked before help arrived—went sailing athwart his mental horizon. The click of the instrument made him jump convulsively. "Ah! Just as I expected!" was his inward exclamation as this message flashed over the wire: "Detain suspicious-acting pair if they come your way. Man and woman. Notorious pickpockets. Slipped through our fingers about an hour ago, supposed to be in your vicinity. Man tall, light hair and eyes; woman rather slight, brown hair and delicate features, dressed in suit of navy blue. Both appear refined. Officers arrive on 7:30." It was nearing seven, and the man had purchased tickets for the 7:30—the very train the authorities were coming on. So far as he could make out the descriptions he had received tallied exactly and he felt sure of his game. The stranger impatiently consulted his watch about every two or three minutes as he conversed in subdued tones with his companion who seemed nervous and excited. "Do you think they will suspect which way we have come?" she whispered. "Well, we have outwitted them, anyway. They can't overtake us now," he said. "I wish we were well on our way." "Don't get nervous. It will soon be over. It is almost train time, and then we will be out of their clutches whether they suspect we have taken this road or not. They couldn't possibly get here before we are off," he assured her. "Did you get what you wanted?" in the man's low tones. "Hardly, I had to act so quickly that I stuffed what I could in my coat Matchmakers in Dilemma. Belgian maldens have awakened betimes to the danger of two important events clashing this year. The Spinsters' Matrimonial club has its annual banquet, to which eligible bachelors are invited, fixed for June 7 at Ecaussines-Lelaing, in Hainaut. At this banquet the chief business is arranging marriages. It now appears that June 7 is the date fixed for the provincial elections; but the president of the spinsters' club has already pointed out to the pocket, then made a dash for liberty." The suspense seemed interminable to the rigid agent. At last the low rumble of the approaching train loosened the tension. He waited until he could see the gleaming headlight in the distance. Nearer and nearer it came penetrating the darkness. No apparent haste he stepped out upon the platform. As the door swung to after him he grasped the handle firmly, hanging on like grim death, expecting an onslaught from inside, which was not long in coming. As the train rolled into the station, the perspiring agent, puffing almost as vigorously as the engine, felt a quick jerk from the inside. Ordinarily the stranger could have worsened him at one wrench, but in extreme moments strength is given us, so the young athlete, pulling, swearing, struggling to get out, vowing vengeance and demanding the meaning of "this outrage," vainly fought for egress, while his companion mounted a bench and tried to open a window. The officers of the law bounded from the train before it came to a standstill and rushed to the exhausted station agent's relief. "I've got 'em," he exulted hoarsely, releasing his grip on the door which swung open suddenly. The young couple inside darted swiftly onto the platform, only to be confronted by their triumphant jailer and several burly officers, while the sight of the rapidly vanishing train met the maddened gaze of those now astounded prisoners. "I spotted 'em the minute I set eyes on 'em!" cried the agent, giving vent to his pent-up excitement. The girl, who was exceedingly pretty, clung in terrified amazement to her companion, who, though far from calm, demanded an explanation. But the officers of the law are not hired to enter into details with those whom they arrest. "Now, don't get gay, young fellow; you know what you've been up to and you're up against it now, so don't give us no trouble and the better it'll be for you." "But I assure you there is some mistake," urged their victim. "O, yes, there always is," laughed one of the men, "never knew it to fall; invariably struck the wrong party, but he had to stand trial all the same," chuckling at his own wilt, "and generally done time, too. So you better let me put the bracelets on peaceably." The now wrathful and impatient prisoner was about to remonstrate further, when the glad sounds of approaching revelers vibrated sharply on the crisp night air, awaking weird echoes in the quiet place, and claiming the attention of this strange group. As the wild shouts and gay laughter of commingled voices, together with the merry jingle of hilarious bells, rolled nearer and nearer until the clattering hoofs on the icy road greeted their ears, the eyes of those under detention gleamed with a new light and sounded a note of relief local deputy that the latter date must be changed, and if he fails she will petition the government to get the date of the elections altered. The matter is regarded seriously by the club, as voting in Belgium is compulsory for everybody, including eligible bachelors. Those Dear Friends. Nan-I could wear as small a shoe as you do if I wanted to. Fan-Yes, dear-if you wanted to take chloroform. when a party of jolly sleigh riders drew up to the platform. A trunk fantastically decorated with red hearts, tied profusely in white satin ribbons and an old shoe conspicuously fastened to one of the handles, was unloaded from the sleigh. The occupants almost tumbled over each other in their haste to alight, all making a rush for the station, some one exclaiming, breathlessly: "Have they escaped?" "Not on your life!" came the quick response of the complacent agent, disclosing the group on the platform as he spoke. The policemen were about to enforce their authority, but beat a hasty retreat as they were struck by a shower of rice, and their prisoners were immediately surrounded by a score of rejoicing friends, all talking at once, each anxious to tell the story. "The boys had just put the finishing touches on your trunks when we discovered you had given us the slip. Not wishing to be outdone after all our trouble, we determined to take them with us and hunt you down. Imagine our chagrin, when, on reaching the depot, you were not to be found." "Earle suggested," struck in another voice, "that you might have cut across country to this forlorn spot. We were bound to try it, though in a ferment lest we arrive too late, as we figured that you might catch the 7:30." "So away we raced as if chasing a pair of decamping criminals," added a third. "Which has had its psychological effect, for we have been detained as such while the 7:30 came and went leaving us in the clutches of the law. But for the kindness of the gentlemen, dear friends, we would now be out of your reach. Are they in your employ?" concluded the erstwhile prisoner sardonically. Meanwhile the officers had been ruminating as the crest-fallen agent slunk into his office out of sight. The bride and groom were admittedly thankful to be thus branded. KING OF MODERN VIOLINISTS Kubelik the Son of Poor Bohemian Market Gardener. Kubelik, the famous violinist, is a living proof that even in Europe merit may carry a man from a peasant's hut into exclusive society, says the Delineator. Twenty-seven years ago the poor Bohemian market gardener Kubelik, to whom a son had just been born, would have called insane anybody who predicted that the baby would live to marry into the most exclusive aristocracy in Europe. In his part of the world music is the supreme art, and it seemed natural that the king of modern violinists should wed Countess Marlane Czaky, daughter of one of those ancient Bohemian houses that trace their origin farther back than any other aristocracy in Europe. Kubelik was but 23 years old at the time of his marriage and the little countess was even younger. They live at Kollin, Bohemia, where the famous violinist has bought a castle, and there they divide their time between music and the care of their twin daughters. If there is anything in the adage that a good son makes a good husband Mrs. Kubelik should be very happy, for her husband is devoted to his old peasant mother and deeply reveres the memory of his father, who made every sacrifice for his son's musical education. The first money Jan earned by playing he spent in buying a wreath for his father's grave. Better Away from Home. A nautch dance at the Alhambra in Leicester square is one of the most fascinating spectacles it has ever been our fortune to witness, but a nautch dance beneath a Hindu chamiana is the tamest thing the European eye can gaze upon. The nautch is one of India's disappointments, one of the things in which the imitation easily excels the reality—Pioneer Mall. For Mothers. Don't forget that you are, or ought to be, your children's ideal of all that is perfection, and that it is your duty to live up to their ideals in every possible way. Not an easy task, but wonderfully inspiring. Uncle Eben. "Like mos' people dat gives advice," said Uncle Eben, "I never pertends to take all o' my own. I jes' gives it out, hopin' somebody will find mo' use foh it dan i can."—Washington Star. NO.66 --- AROUND THE HOUSE AROUND THE HOUSE LITTLE THINGS OF MORE OR LESS IMPORTANCE. Cheap Method of Renovating Old Chairs—Good Home-Made Clothes Closet—Convenient Shelf for the Pantry. Cheap Upholstering.—To renew the seat of the old chair which has worn out and you do not consider it is worth having recanned: First, remove all small pieces of cye left in holes; then use the stout brown cord which the economical housekeeper saves or picture wire, and the cord or wire in one of the holes at the side of the chair and cross to the opposite side and then through into the next hole and back to the other side until it is finished; then begin from the front and weave in and out to the back. When it is done, if you do not think it is strong enough, tack two strips of webbing from front to back and side to side. If you have not curled hair use excelsior to make a padding after first covering the strips with a piece of cloth to keep the padding from falling through. Cover with whatever you wish, leather, tapestry or velour, and tack down with brass-headed tacks. Home-Made Clothes Closet.—Take a pine strip of the desired length, another strip the desired width of the closet, each strip one inch thick and three inches wide. Nail these strips to the joists in the ceiling with tenpenny nails in the corner of the room where the closet is wanted. Shelves can be put on the side wall or end wall, or both places, and clothes' hooks and hangers can be fastened to shelves and wall. Drape a curtain of any desirable material to the outside of the pine strips to inclose the closet. Shelf in the Pantry.—If placed just below the lowest shelf a narrow shelf in the kitchen cupboard will be found a great convenience. It should be made from a board as long as the cupboard, but only four inches in width; rest it on cleats or four flat screw eyes, using two at each side of the cupboard. This shelf may be used for holding small jars, bottles and spice boxes. Home Builder's Suggestions.—When building a house, if the hot water boiler is placed in the bathroom it will give its warmth where most needed instead of in the already overheated kitchen. Have a trap opening in the roof, operated by an iron rod that extends down into one of the rooms. This admits of a thorough ventilation of the attic, releasing the accumulation of hot air next the roof. Each room below the attic may have an iron shutter ventilator that opens and closes by means of two hanging brass chains. Prevent Dust from Furnace.—If users of hot air furnaces will tack a piece of coarse burlap over the cold air duct on the outside of the house they will be astonished at the amount of dust, smoke and soot it will keep out, to the advantage of walls and curtains. Brush the burlap frequently; it will need it. Proper Place to Burn Garbage.—Put garbage in the middle hole in front of your coal range, not in the fire and not by the stone pipe. After it is burned shovel it out and empty with the ashes or use as a fertilizer in the garden. Baked Veal Steak. Order a slice of veal steak cut three-fourths of an inch thick. Butter a dripping pan and sprinkle it with salt and pepper and a bit of finely chopped onion. Lay the steak on this. Sprinkle the top with salt, pepper, chopped onion, and a few bits of butter. Bake for 30 minutes in a moderate oven. Remove to a hot platter. Add to the pan two level tablespoonfuls of butter. When melted add two tablespoons of flour and stir in gradually one cup and a quarter of boiling water. Season with salt and pepper, cook three minutes, then strain it over the veal. Garnish with parsley. Spanish Cream. Take one level tablespoon pulverized gelatin. Cover it with two cups (one pint) cold milk and let it stand a minute on back of stove in double boiler, then heat. Boat up the yolks of three eggs with three tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt. Pour the hot milk slowly over beaten eggs, then pour back in double boiler and stir slowly over the fire until thick, but not curdled. Remove from fire and let cool. When cool strain over the beaten-whitees, flavor, pour in mold and set on ice. Serve with cream. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. 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"To Live and Let Live" Is Our Motto. FOR GOVERNOR OF KANSAS, 1908. CHAS. L. DAVIDSON of Sedgwick County. NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We Give All a Fair Warning to Pay What They Owe and Save 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 subscription or more. It is not our desire to be harsh or unreasonable with anyone—but WE MUST COMPY with the law. So we have made arrangements 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, Editor. A GRAND SUCCESS The Lincoln Day celebration at Covington Hall, Wednesday night, February 12, was a grand success in every way. Every seat in the hall was taken and everyone had a splendid time. Each speaker on the program made a good speech. All felt very much pleased with the success of the meeting. CARPENTER WANTED. We are informed that the people of Newton, Kans., desire that a colored carpenter locate in their city. A splendid chance for some colored man. CARD OF THANKS We express our sincere thanks to our many friends who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved daughter, Ruble. We thank the Odd Fellows, the ladies of the Tabernacle and the friends for their floral offering. MR. AND MRS. WM. BATT. REMODELED. Johnston's Restaurant, 339 N. Main, has been repainted, repapered and remodeled and now presents a wholesome appearance. Mrs. M. Brown has been much indisposed this week. LULING TALKED OF FOR COUN CILMAN The name of Hon. Chas. H. Luling is being earnestly mentioned for councilman from the 2nd ward. Everywhere his name is met with favor and it is almost a settled fact that Mr. Luling will represent the 2nd ward in the city council. M. B. CHAS. H. LULING The Right Man for Councilman From the Second Ward. Mr. Luling needs no long introduction to the people of Wichita and especially those of the Second ward, whom he has so ably represented in the Council at one time. Regardless to race, all agree on the fitness of Mr. Luling and all would support his candidacy at the polls. Chas. H. Luling is the man. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The name of Hon. Thomas Arnold is being quite frequently and seriously mentioned for Representative from the 72nd district. Mr. Arnold would do honor to all the people of the 72nd district as their representative. AN ELABORATE EVENT. Stanles Without an Equal. By far the most elaborate, the swelliest and the most up-to-date event ever witnessed in colored social circles in Wichita was the "Stag Smoker" given by Mr. Ike J. Porter at the beautiful Porter residence 1669 Sherwood avenue, Wednesday night, February 12th. The guests arrived and were received in the spacious sitting-room—and after they had rested their wraps were ushered into the large and tastefully decorated parlor where the men puffed away on sweet scented cigars, told fish stories, played amusing games and unraveled yarns, both new and old. Every man present was a pastmaster in degree of perfection in his role. After spending much time and having many pleasant laughs and jokes the large, spacious and well fitted dining-room was thrown open and all were invited to take seats. The dining-room was decorated in "patriotic taste" with dalty American flag festooning—the table was decorated with potted plants, pressed fern leaves, with valentin trimming of red hearts—at either end and in the center of the table were four pronged red candle lights, which added splendor, grandeur and spectacular beauty to the table. At each place was a name-card, with a cigar, red heart, toothpick and match. Menu. The menu was one suited to the taste of a king, and was as follows: Club House Sandwiches Potato Chips Sweet Pickles Sliced Calf Tongue Deviled Eggs Potato Salad Cabbage Slaw Cream Chocolate Sundry Potato Cake Black Coffee Those present were: John Meachin, Frank Wilkins, John Tidwell, Theo, Kennedy, S. E. Patton, Alma Johnson, Bert Glover, Al Glover, H. W. James, Jeff Thompson, Anthony Hockett, W. M. Bowers, T. L. Hackley, William Gosby J. L. Harper, G. M. Smith, James Woodard, ArchieMonroe, IJ.Por, James Woodard, Archie Monroe, I. J. Porter, W. N. Miller. Mrs. Stella Patton was cateress and was the originator of the Name Card. The menu was elegantly served by Mr. I. J. Porter. A Statement From S. W. Lea Wichita, Kan., Feb. 12, 1908. Notice To the Public: Editor Searchlight—Please allow me space in your columns to correct some mistakes concerning the funeral of the late Mrs. Temple Parker, which was circulated by some evil minded person to the effect that Mr. Miles Parker, husband of the deceased, berged money with which to bury his wife. This statement is not true. Mr. Parker had enough friends both white home to his rescue with- cent. The funeral ar- e put in the hands of o, who has been atten- dent of members of our past thirty years. The artist church has never key to bury any of its life and never will. Parker was a member and of the mother phils—the Real street WOMEN'S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUB WICHITA, KS. Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and litera- ter work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, presi- dent; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. Engaged in the culinary art. Progressive ideas in fancy and home cooking. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday afternoons of each month. Mrs. Will H. Jones, President; Miss Jennie Wheeler, Secretary. Mt. Nebo Temple No. 7 met with their C. G. M., Rev. Frank Wilson Friday evening. Mr. Alex. Clark of Valley Center, brought a wagon load of hogs to the Wichita market Thursday. The B. T. W. Club will meet with Mrs. Phelps and Rowles and on Thursday February 20th, at the residence of Mrs. M. Phelps 537 N. Wichita street. All members are requested to be present. A. Covington 'has purchased a new Mosler safe for his office. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH. The services at this church was well attended last Sunday all day. At the morning services the pastor, Rev. H. I. Jones, preached to a fair congregation from the text "A new and living way." At the conclusion of the sermon one united with the church. The Sunday school hour was given to Prof. Freeman and Mr. Brandon of Topeka who were delegates from the Western Tuskegee Industrial school in attendance to the Y. M. C. A. convention which was holding their annual session in this city. The speakers were given close attention throughout their talks. The B. Y. P. U. services were well attended and the lessons were very interestingly taught by the president, Mrs. B. E. Glens. At the evening services there were many visitors in attendance and the pastor preached one of his best sermons from the subject "The unchangableness of God's word." Owing to the funeral of Mrs. Parker the women's mission Circle did not meet on Monday as usual. Sunday the pastor will continue to preach from a serial of sermons. Strangers are always welcome to this church. A STATEMENT. In justice to the members of the Tabernacle Baptist church and having the honor of being pastor of said church, I wish to correct a report that is extant at least locally. It was our misfortune to loose one of our aged and most faithful members Friday the 7th by death. The loss was indeed great to us. Sister Temple Parker was the wife of Brother Miles Parker. All who know anything about the Tabernacle church well know that its members all feel akin, and they take pleasure in caring for their sick, etc. Some malicious person or persons probably through intention to injure the standing of the church or eroneously informed, or ignorantly prying into the affairs of the church, stated that funds were solicited to bury Sister Parker. In behalf of the church's past good record I wish to say that any such reports are untrue. The Tabernacle Baptist church and I say this not in a boastful spirit, is fully able to care for its sick and dead. We only wish to make this statement that the public may be rightly informed. Fraternally yours. Last Friday the seventh Mrs. Wiley Parker, the wife of Miles Parker, died at the residence, 922 N. Wichita st. Mrs. Parker was born in Mississippi Feb. 17. 1851. She moved with her parents to Tennessee. She was married to Miles Parker twenty-seven years ago. Mrs. Parker professed a hope in Christ nearly 30 years ago and at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Baptist church of this city. The funeral was held from the Tabernacle church Monday the tenth at 3 o'clock p. m., conducted by Pastor H. I. Jones and assisted by State Missionary Rev. J. H. Van Sue. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her. It was one of the largest attended funerais ever held in the city. A Covington has been suffering with the grip this week. and colored to come to his rescue without begging one cent. The funeral arrangements were put in the hands of Mr. Morris Mayo, who has been attending to funerals of members of our church for the past thirty years. The Tabernacle Baptist church has never had to beg money to bury any of its members who die and never will. Sister Temple Parker was a member of this church and of the mother church in Memphis—the Beal street church—for more than 30 years. And she has been a consistent and faithful Christian for more than 40 years. Sister Parker was a faithful Christian, her churchwas her heart—she was always at her post doing her duty. She would rather suffer herself than do others harm. She would never let an opportunity pass to say something for the Lord. The Tabernacle Baptist church has lost one of their oldest and most faithful members. One who did not only talk religion but lived it. With sorrow we miss her, but "God's will be done." S. W. LEA. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? ALL THINGS ARE WELL. That ends well—so pay your subscription to the Searchlight and get good night's sleep. Rev. Frank Wilson, Rev. J. F. C. Taylor and family. Rev. M. Wooten, Mrs. Thos. Glover and Dr. G. G. Brown were the welcomed guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller Monday afternoon. Mrs. G. M. Smith is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. S. W. Lea, who has been quite ill, is reported improving. Mrs. M. Durfrey, Mrs. S. Fielders, and Mrs. J. Emery assisted Mrs. Sam Brazille in entertaining Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M., and Mrs. Mary Goss H. P. of Mt. Hope Tabernacle 2501 Fairview last Sunday afternoon. A splendid time was had. Mr. and Mrs. M. Watson have moved to St. Joe, Mo., where they will make their future home. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, had a splendid meeting Thursday afternoon and was very much pleased to have with them Rev, Frank Wilson, their C. G. M., and the Daughters feel that they are very much benefited by his visit. After the meeting ice cream and cake was served. Mrs. M. Luvert is reported very ill this week. Mrs. Sadies McFarland is very sick at her home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter are very much pleased with their two-week-old 13-pound baby boy. Both mother and son are doing well. Mrs. S. B. Smith of Guthrie, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Eva Hunter, for the past, three weeks, has returned to her home. She was well pleased with her visit to Wichita. A NEW DOCTOR. Dr. Grant G. Brown, of Atchison, is in the city and contemplates locating in Wichita. Dr. Brown comes highly recommended by the people of Atchison in all ranks of life and bears an excellent reputation as a medical practitioner. We with pleasure highly commend him to the people of our city. After spending almost a week in Wichita on official business Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor, left Tuesday morning for Salina. Taborian Temple No. 41 had a good meeting Thursday night and had with them their C. G. M., Rev. Frank Wilson, whose visit they very much enjoyed. Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3 met Friday, Feb. 7, with 21 members present. The Tabernacle is progressing nicely and was much pleased to have with them C. G. M. Rev. Frank Wilson. Two new members was added, Mrs. Daisy Horton and Mrs. Sam Fielders. The C. G. M. gave the Tabernacle splendid instruction. Their present membership is 26. A STATEMENT ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. "Second to None PLEASES ALL Good Bread Makers It Is 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. It Is The Cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Market. HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Price 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St YOUR GOODS SAFE if you store them with us.—Miller Storage Co., 624 N. Water. Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 M. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxford and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Mae TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita's Oldest, Most Re Hable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & BONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Market A. B. WEBBER Free Delivery. We will call for and Deliver Your Prescriptions 811 N. Main St. New Phone 620 STORAGE We have a nice, dry, san itary Storage Room..... Goods stored with us is safe. Rates the lowest MILLER STORAGE COMPANY 634 North Water St. Dr. E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon -SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours 9 to 11 a.m. Residence 2 to 3 p.m. 703 N. Main St 7 to 8 p.m. OFFICE 601 N. MAIN ST BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main For All Those That Would Like To Be Helped Miss Mamie Richardson, of Kansas City, Kan, has located in our city as a MUSIC TEACHER. She comes well recommended from some of the best instructors in the west Had several years experience in teaching. She solicits your patronage and will be glad to meet you at 620 NORTH WATER ST 630 NORTH WATER ST. Phone 1041 Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Porter and Rev. Frank Wilson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller Wednesday evening for supper. Albert Thomas is still very ill at his home. SEARCHLIGHT Living Relatives of Washington. Many kindred of George Washington dwell on and about the original Washington plantation in Westmoreland county, Virginia. John Washington of Brighton parish, Northamptonshire, England, came to Virginia in 1657 and bought a farm on the Potomac river between Bridge creek and Pope's creek, in what was then Northumberland county, but which long, long ago became Westmoreland county. He bought the farm from Col. Pope, a great landholder in the early colonial era, and whose daughter, Anne Pope, became the wife of the immigrant John Washington. These were the great grandparents of George Washington the Great. John Washington, through his marriage to Anne Pope, obtained lands outside of the farm purchased by him. The original farm is owned by John E. Wilson, who married Miss Betty Washington, granddaughter of William Augustine Washington, a nephew of George Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are advanced in years. A score or more of Washington's live on their ancestral lands within rifle shot of the spot where George Washington was born. Some of these people, writes Guy E. Mitchell in Technical World Magazine, are prosperous farmers and professional men; others are not prosperous. They are all plain and simple folk who have the good will and respect of their neighbors. A peculiar thing about this family is that all its members have the distinctive Washington features. It is well not to make faces at or alighting remarks about persons who look the part of foreigners. They may be subjects of governments that are touchy. Calling one of the least of these a harsh name or biffing him lightly on the ear may bring on international complications. Some of the governments that pay no attention to their subjects when at home unless they organize bread riots or ask in low, polite voices for universal suffrage, get mighty touchy when the subject has left them for a country that he thinks he will like better. Then his liberty and pursuit of happiness cause much tender solicitude. They may step on him at home, but over here they want his rights protected in three languages. Tears well up in the eyes of gentlemen whose breasts look like pawnshop windows by reason of their display of medals, while secretly they wish we were so small that they could lick us. However, there may be more method in their solicitude than would appear to a person up a tree. If their wandering boy doesn't get a good job how can he continue to send money to the old folks and thus help to keep down the poor rates? In the annual report made by the superintendent of prisons of New York is the suggestion that some percentage of the money earned by criminals be used by the state to support the families of these criminals who may, by the imprisonment of their beads, be rendered destitute. Such a suggestion is good and practical. The punishment of the bread-winner is apt to bring want upon the family, but if a systematized distribution of the money is made in this manner one of the problems met with in dealing with the criminal classes will be effectively solved. A bill has been introduced in the house of representatives providing for a 25 per cent. rake-off for Uncle Sam upon every foreign title purchased by an American heliress. As the United States is interested in protecting its bone industries it should have the same care for its women, and a too extravagant importation of impecunious titled foreigners might be provided against with a clause in the tariff bill placing a tax upon foreign junk of all sorts. Half a dozen business men of Brattichoro, Vt., have acquired tracts of cheap pasture land in that vicinity, and are setting out pine tree seedlings by the thousand. They are not asking what posterity has done for them, but are preparing the way for a crop or pine timber 35 or 40 years hence which will prove a handsome legacy for children or grandchildren. The little trees are from six to ten inches high when set out, and about 1,200 are planted to the acre. A writer who claims to know all about it says the waters of the Straits of Magellan are thoroughly charted and much less dangerous than our great lakes. Is this another attempt to deprive "Fighting Bob" of glory? A Japanese military authority was recently taken through the arsenal at Springfield by order of the war department. At any rate the government of the United States. is not ashamed of its military resources. THE OHIO PRIMARIES. The War Secretary Scored a Complete Victory in Buckeye State, Foraker Strength Disappearing Entirely. Columbus, O., Feb. 13.—The net result of the republican primaries held throughout Ohio Tuesday was in favor of William H. Taft. Four delegates at large, 22 district delegates to the national convention in Chicago, and a list of delegates to the state convention, to be held March 3, which will be unanimously in his favor, were selected. Hardifr county held no primaries. No opposition worth mentioning developed during the day. The supreme court destroyed all chances of success by the Foraker element in Cuyahoga county, by declaring that the Taft county committee was the only valid organization of its kind in that county and the selection of delegates went by default, no ticket being placed in the field, against the Taft candidates. The following statement was issued Tuesday night by Arthur I. Vorys, manager of the Taft presidential campaign: "Ohio is for Taft, the result at the primaries Tuesday completes the demonstration. Every county (except one with seven delegates), now has selected its delegates to the state convention. Every county has selected Taft delegates. The state convention will be unanimously for Taft for every one of the 815 delegates is for, and is instructed for, Taft. This unanimity also demonstrates that every one of the 46 delegates to the national convention will be for Taft." INDICTED BY TWO JURIES. True Bills Returned Against C. W. Morse in New York Federal and State Courts. New York, Feb. 13. It was learned late Tuesday night that the federal grand jury which is investigating the affairs of certain national banks, had voted five indictments. Three of these indictments, it was authoritatively stated, make charges against Charles W. Morse and a former official of the National Bank of North America for over-certification and misapplication of funds. Two of those voted for, it is said, were against C. W. Morse, one on each charge and the other against his associate. Mr. Morse who is due to arrive here on the steamer Etruria from Liverpool next Saturday, was indicted Tuesday by the New York county grand jury which is also inquiring into the recent financial transactions among the banks of this city. The indictments were drawn up by Oliver E. Pagan, the special assistant attorney of the department of justice. Mr. Pagan drew up the indictments against John R. Walsh. Will Enforce Nine-Hour Law Washington, Feb. 13.—An important announcement was made Tuesday by the interstate commerce commission respecting its attitude toward the request recently made by the operating vice-presidents of the railroads of the United States that the so-called nine-hour law, relating to the employment of train dispatchers, telegraph operators and tower men be suspended by the commission until such time as the law could be amended to meet the desires of all concerned. The commission holds in brief that it has no authority to extend the time or suspend the operation of the law except in a particular case or cases in which a hearing has been held and good cause Prisoners Attempt to Escape Joplin, Mo., Feb. 13.—Harry Dunlap and William Hurst, of Joplin, prisoners, attacked Jailer Weaver and a "trusty." Charles Pine, in the county jail at Carthage, Tuesday, in an attempt to secure the keys to the prison and effect an escape. A battle followed in which Weaver was beaten about the head with a gas pipe and seriously hurt. Pine also sustained a serious injury by being struck on the head. Jailer Weaver fired a revolver shot which took effect in Dunlap's arm. Help for Third Class Postmasters Washington, Feb. 13.—Senator Burkett, of Nebraska, Tuesday proposed an amendment to the postoffice bill to appropriate $3,000,000 for the payment of clerk in third class postoffices. Under the present law postoffices of the third class are not entitled to clerk hire but it is argued that the rural routes have added so much labor to these offices that the employment of clerks has become absolutely necessary. Postmaster General Meyer has asked congress to make the appropriation. Lower Freight Rates in Kansas. Toneka, Feb. 13.—The state board of railroad commissioners Wednesday ordered the Kansas railroads to put the scheduled maximum freight rate tariff into effect February 14. The new rates will be made effective immediately but the roads will have 80 days to determine whether they will contest the rate3 or obey them. The new schedule will make a reduction of about 20 per cent. Eagle Point Reaches Port. Eagle Point, Feb. 13.—The Philadelphia trans-Atlantic steamer Eagle Point, from London, January 11, for this port, which was sighted at sea with a broken shaft, was reported passing Reedy island, Delaware, at 8:35 a. m. Wednesday. New Assistant Secretary of Treasury. START ON LONG JOURNEY Six Automobiles Leave New York in Race Across Two Continents to Paris, France. THOUSANDS CHEER DARING TRAVELERS Streets in Neighborhood of Times Square Were Clogged With Motor Cars and All Travel Was Stopped for a Time—Contesting Cars Resembled Old Time Prairie Schoolers. New York, Feb. 13.—The six automobiles contesting in the New York to Paris race started from Times Square, Fifty-second street and Broadway, at 11:15 a. m. Wednesday, cheered by a throng of several thousand and people. Accompanied by more than 200 motors of all descriptions the racing machines made their way up Broadway and Riverside drive to the city limits, where they turned north on the road to Albany. From that city the route to San Francisco, which is the objective point of the first stage of the trip, lies across New York state to Buffalo, thence through Cleveland and Toledo to Chicago, to Omaha, Cheyenne, Ogden, Reno, Goldfield, San Luis Olispo and San Francisco. Mayor McCellan was to have given the word to start, but was delayed, and Colgate Hoyt, of the Automobile Club of America, took his place. All traffic in the neighborhood of Times Square, was stopped a half hour before the start. Automobiles clogged the intersecting streets and lined the route for many blocks up Broadway. No such aggregation of machines has been seen in or about New York since the last Vanderbilt cup race was run. A band in the official grandstand played the anthems of the nations as the cars lined up for the start. A pistol shot sent the contestants away amid the cheering of the people and the hoarse hooting of hundreds of automobile horns. The contesting cars are the queerest looking machines ever devised for motoring purposes. With their heavy equipment of stores and camp utensils, several of them were a modern representation of the old prairie schooner. One resembled a hook and ladder truck with long running boards on either side, equipped with axes, shovels ropes, and a dozen other articles. The clothing of the drivers varied from black bear skins to a pure white fur outfit and head dress worn by a French team. Three French cars, one German, one Italian and one American started in the race. Three men constituted the crews of the foreign machines, but there were only two in the American car. The three French cars were steered by G. Bourcier St. Chaffray, M. Golard and M. Pons, the German car by Lieutenant Koeppen, of the Prussian army, the Italian car by Antonio Scarfoglio, and the American car by Montague Roberts. Each machine carried the flag of its own nation and that of the United States. They were plentifully decorated with signs and placards so there could be no mistaking their identity wherever seen. The buildings surrounding Times Square were decorated with flags and bunting and the start was quite spectacular. Estimates vary as to the length of time the race will require. From six to nine months, it is believed, will be consumed. All the drivers are confident of reaching their destination through the frozen fields of Alaska and Siberia. Steamers will transport the machines from San Francisco to Valdez, Alaska, and from Nome to East Cape, Siberia, across Behring Strait. Attempt to Wreck Train Foiled. Girard, O., Feb. 13.—An attempt to wrack the New York-Chicago express on the Baltimore and Ohio railway was made Wednesday. A tie and a pile of stone were placed on the track but were discovered by a section boss who hurriedly moved them just before the train passed. Steve Vargo and John Metro were arrested near the seene. A. Cincinnati Failure Cinchnati, O., Feb. 13—P. P. Mast and company, agricultural implement manufacturers of Springfield, were Wednesday thrown into the hands of receivers by action begun Tuesday night in the United States circuit court. Howard D. Maize and Samuel F. McCrew were named as receivers and required to give bond for $100,000. A Commission for Leavenworth. Leavenworth, Kan., Feb. 13.—After a bitter campaign lasting several weeks this city Tuesday by a majority of approximately 500 adopted a commission form of government patterned after that of Galveston. Practically all the stores and factories closed at noon to allow their employees to vote. Thawed Dynamite. Nine Dead. Montreal, Feb. 13.—News has reached here that nine men have been killed by an explosion in the Standard Explosive Works at Vaudreuil, 25 miles from here. All the particulars available about the explosion are that the men were thawing out dynamite and that the explosion was the result. Gov. Folk Commutes a Sentence Coventry City, Feb. 13.—Gov. Folk Wednesday commuted the three-years sentence imposed on Alvin E. Wooden, a youth of Carroll county who was convicted of having stolen the wedding clothes of his cousin, Monseur Shields, the day before the latter's wedding. AS YET UNKNOWN TO FAME. Can Any One Place This Quotation from Philosophy? Louis Jones of the Grand opera house had the blues. His brother, a colored man, usually in good humor, had 'em, too. Neither knew just why he had 'em, but they had 'em just the same. They talked of the weather, the times and a dozen other gloomy subjects. There was nothing sunny in the soul of a patron or a barber. Finally both sighed in concert and a silence fell over the shop—yes, over a barber shop. The colored man was the first to speak. After several moments of silence he gave vent to another sigh and said: "Well, as de old philosopah says: 'Ef yo' ain't got nothin', now's yo' time.'" Jones is still wondering who the philosopher was—Indianapolis News. He Certainly Can. Mrs. Benham—You used to say that I was your life. Benham—Can't a man get tired of life? PURE FOOD. No Food Commissioner of Any State Has Ever Attacked the Absolute Purity of Grape-Nuts. Every analysis undertaken shows this food to be made strictly of Wheat and Barley, treated by our processes to partially transform the starch parts into a form of Sugar, and therefore much easier to digest. Our claim that it is a "Food for Brain and Nerve Centres" is based upon the fact that certain parts of Wheat and Barley (which we use) contain Nature's brain and nerve-building ingredients, viz.: Phosphate of Potash, and the way we prepare the food makes it easy to digest and assimilate. Dr. Geo. W. Carey in his book on "The Biochemical System of Medicine" says: "When the medical profession fully understands the nature and range of the phosphate of potassium, insane asylums will no longer be needed. "The gray matter of the brain is controlled entirely by the inorganic cell-salt, potassium phosphate. "This salt unites with albumen, and by the addition of oxygen creates nerve-fluid, or the gray matter of the brain. "Of course, there is a trace of other salts and other organic matter in nerve-fluid, but potassium phosphate is the chief factor, and has the power within itself to attract, by its own law of affinity, all things needed to manufacture the elixir of life. Therefore, when nervous symptoms arise, due to the fact that the nerve-fluid has been exhausted from any cause, the phosphate of potassium is the only true remedy, because nothing else can possibly supply the deficiency. "The lilis arising from too rapidly consuming the gray matter of the brain cannot be overestimated. "Phosphate of Potash, is to my mind, the most wonderful curative agent ever discovered by man, and the blessings it has already conferred on the race are many. But 'what shall the harvest be' when physicians everywhere fully understand the part this wonderful salt plays in the processes of life? It will do as much as can be done through physiology to make a heaven on earth. "Let the overworked business man take it and go home good-tempered. Let the weary wife, nerves unstrung from attending to sick children or entertaining company, take it and note how quickly the equilibrium will be restored and calm and reason assert her throne. No 'provings' are required here. We find this potassium salt largely predominates in nerve-fluid, and that a deficiency produces well-defined symptoms. The beginning and end of the matter is to supply the lacking principle, and in molecular form, exactly as nature furnishes it in vegetables, fruits and grain. To supply deficiencies—this is the only law of cure." Please observe that Phosphate of Potash is not properly of the drug-shop variety but is best prepared by "Old Mother Nature" and stored in the grains ready for use by mankind. Those who have been helped to better health by the use of Grape-Nuts are legion. "There's a Reason." Increased by Proper Feeding. A lady writer who not only has done good literary work, but reared a family, found in Grape-Nuts the ideal food for brain work and to develop healthy children. She writes: "I am an enthusiastic proclaimer of Grape-Nuts as a regular diet. I formerly had no appetite in the morning and for 8 years while nursing my four children, had insufficient nourishment for them. "Unable to eat breakfast I felt faint later, and would go to the pantry and eat cold chops, sausage, cookies, doughnuts or anything I happened to find. Being a writer, at times my head felt heavy and my brain asleep. "When I read of Grape-Nuts I began eating it every morning, also gave it to the children, including my 10 months old baby, who soon grew as fat as a little pig, good natured and contented." "I wrote evenings and feeling the need of sustained brain power, began eating a small saucer of Grape-Nuts with milk, instead of my usual indigestible hot pudding, pie, or cake for dessert at night. "I grew plump, nerves strong, and when I wrote my brain was active and clear; indeed, the dull head pain never returned." POSTUM CEREAAL CO., Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich. LIVED ALONE IN WOODS 72 YEARS AGED HERMIT DECIDES TO VISIT SCENES OF BOYHOOD BEFORE DEATH COMES. S : IP WRECKED WHEN A BOY Is Only One Saved from Wrecked Vessel — Indians Taught Him Forest Lore—Considers Telephone Uncanny. Chicopee, Mass.—After spending 72 years immured in the forests of Ontonagon county, Michigan, Benjamin S. Kellogg, at the age of 84, is spending a few days here with B. F. Hayward, a friend of his childhood. The story of the old gentleman reads more like fiction than fact, for until he left the woods to visit the scenes of his boyhood, he had never seen a train of cars, an automobile or other device of modern civilization. Mr. Kellogg was born in the village of Wells, Vt., and at the age of 12 started west in company with his father and mother. The journey to the eastern end of Lake Erie was made by ox team and stage, and there passage was engaged on a sailing vessel bound for ports at the upper end of Lake Superior. All went well until the little boat was nearing Detour passage, when one of those sudden storms for which the lake is noted arose and almost before the voyagers realized their danger the craft sank and they were plunged into the water. Young Kellogg managed to grasp a spar and on this he ultimately reached shore, but what became of his father, mother or other members of the crew he was never able to learn. For many hours the lad lay exhausted on the ground, and then, strength returning, he set out in search of food. Finding a few berries he ate them and then hunted along the shore for some trace of his parents or settlers who could give him shelter. But though he wandered until night he failed to find a single sign of a human being. Next morning he again set forth, this time following the course of a small stream that entered the lake. Night found him dizzy from hunger and when he A man running He is in Deadly Awe of an Automobile. lay down to sleep he never expected to awaken. He was aroused suddenly some hours later, and looking up, gazed into the faces of half a dozen Indians who were regarding him curiously. The boy was too hungry to be frightened and made signs that he wanted something to eat. The savages supplied him with food and then motioned that he might accompany them. Young Kellogg feared he was to be scaled, but the red men soon convinced him that their intentions were kindly, and he traveled with them for days and weeks. Where they went he doesn't know to this day, but as they provided him with food and with skins for clothing, he didn't care much. Finally, when the band reached what Mr. Kellogg now knows to have been Lake Gogebic the lad was sc footsore that he could go no farther, and the Indians left him, after providing him with bows and arrows, some food and several skins to be used for blankets. He built himself a rude hut, trapped and hunted, and as time went on, settled down for life. At the end of a year he met another trapper and was told of a trading post two days' journey distant. Here he exchanged his skins for firearms, food and clothing and then returned to his cabin. He had come to like the solitude and to care nothing for the march of civilization, so that in later years when others settled near him he avoided their company and lived the life of a recluse. He heard of wonderful inventions—the telegraph, locomotives and steamboats—but he refused to journey to the nearest city to see them. When he reached the age of 84 he began to fear dying alone in the woods and determined to visit the home of his childhood. The old gentleman is greatly amazed at modern inventions. He considers the telephone uncanny, and is in deadly awe of an automobile. He is fond of riding on railroad trains. Doan's Kidney Pills bring the quickest of relief from backache and kidney troubles. Is that relief lasting? Let Mrs. James M. Long, of 113 Augusta St., Staunton, Va., tell you. On January 31st, 1903, Mrs. Long wrote: "Doan's Kidney Pills have cured me" (of pain in the back, urinary tract). ney troubles. Is that relief lasting? Let Mrs. James M. Long, of 113 Augusta St., Staunton, Va., tell you. On January 31st, 1903, Mrs. Long wrote: "Doan's Kidney Pills have cured me" (of pain in the back, urinary troubles, bearing down sensations, etc.) On June 20th, 1907, four and one-half years later, she said: "I haven't had kidney trouble since. I repeat my testimony." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. HIS ONLY OPPORTUNITY. "Does your wife talk in her sleep, major?" "No, I talk in her sleep—it's the only chance I get." SHE COULD NOT WALK For Months—Burning Humor on Anklees —Opiates Alone Brought Sleep —Eczema Yielded to Cuticura. "I had eczema for over two years. I had two physicians, but they only gave me relief for a short time and I cannot enumerate the ointments and lotions I used to no purpose. My anklees were one mass of sores. The itching and burning were so intense that I could not sleep. I could not walk for nearly four months. One day my husband said I had better try the Cuticura Remedies. After using them three times I had the best night's rest in months unless I took an opiate. I used one set of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, and my ankles healed in a short time. It is now a year since I used Cuticura, and there has been no return of the eczema. Mrs. David Brown, Locke, Ark., May 18 and July 13, 1907." The Prevailing Excuse. The Prevailing Excuse. "Judge," said the prisoner, who had been caught with a chicken in a sack, "you oughter go easy with me." "Why? You stole the hen." "I admits it, judge; I admits it," responded the prisoner. "But it's solemn trut dat hen jest seemed to be my affinity; yes, sah!" Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Treadmill Still in Use. The barbarous custom of using convicts in treadmills is still practiced in some English prisons, declares Popular Mechanics, and an interesting picture shows the convicts at this trying task. The speed is about 30 steps a minute, and if a man misses a step a cross-bar strikes the calves of his legs. Give Defiance Starch a fair trial—try it for both hot and cold starching, and if you don't think you do better work, in less time and at smaller cost, return it and your grocer will give you back your money. If a rich girl has fiery red hair it's a sign that all her acquaintances will tell her it is golden. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna acts gently yet promptly on the bowels, cleanses the system effectually, assists one in overcoming habitual constipation permanently. To get its beneficial effects buy the genuine. Manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SOLD BY LEADING DRUCHISTS-80H BOTTLE HELPFUL ADVICE You won't tell your family doctor the whole story about your private illness—you are too modest. You need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass., the things you could not explain to the doctor. Your letter will be held in the strictest confidence. From her vast correspondence with sick women during the past thirty years she may have gained the very knowledge that will help your case. Such letters as the following, from grateful women, establish beyond a doubt the power of LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND to conquer all female diseases. Mrs. Norman R. 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Some of the choicest grain-producing lands in Baskatchewan and Alberta may now be acquired in these most healthful and prosperous sections under the Revised Homestead Regulations by which entry may be made by proxy (on certain conditions), by the father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister of intending home- **Entry fee in each case is $10.00. For pamphlet,** **"Last Best West," 'participation rate' rates,** **best time to go' rates, rate, apply to:** **J. S. CRAFORD,** **No. 125 W. Ninth Street,** Kansas City, Missouri. SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little Pills. CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remembrance of the Drowsiness, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Cooted Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature Great Wood REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. RICH HILL BANK ROBBED Bandits Secure $20,000 from the Bates County, Mo., Institution and Escape. BUILDING BADLY DAMAGED BY DYNAMITE Although Citizens of the Town Were Aroused by the Explosions the Three Robbers Succeeded in Getting Safety Away With Their Loot—Reward Offered for Capture. Rich Hill, Feb. 13.—Twenty thousand dollars was secured by robbers early Wednesday morning from the Farmers and Manufacturers bank here. The robbery, as far as can be learned was committed by three men who escaped. They wrecked the safe, vault and damaged the building badly with dynamite. The bank carried insurance for $25,000. J. W. Jameson, cashier, gave this story of the robbery. It was committed about 12:30 Wednesday morning. There were two or three explosions. The first evidently was sufficient to open the vault and safe. The safe contained $23,000, $20,000 in currency, $5,000 in gold and $3,000 in silver. They took all but the silver and when citizens who were attracted to the scene by the first explosion arrived, the men were then in the act of making their escape. A moment later there was a second explosion, more severe than the first. This demolished the safe and vault and caused $2,000 damage to the building. The second explosion seems to have been set off by the robbers to cover their escape. The robbers made toward the railroad tracks and are believed to have escaped on a handcar. They got away before any concerted move to follow them could be made and it is not even known in what direction they went. At daylight officers in all the surrounding towns were notified to be on the alert and an active search for the robbers was begun. Five hundred dollars reward was offered Wednesday for the arrest and conviction of each of the robbers. Monday at Willard, Mo., a small town south of here, robbers secured a large amount of money from the bank and escaped on a handcar. Bryan Busy in Buffalo. Buffalo, Feb. 13.—William J. Bryan, arrived here Wednesday from his Canadian tour. At Niagara Falls, he delivered an address under the auspices of the democratic committee. Mr. Bryan delivered five addresses here; a general address to women; a religious address to the clergy; a political address to the general public; a patriotic address at a private club, and a fraternal address to a fraternal organization of which he is a member. In addition to the above programme he will receive a visit from the democratic leaders at his hotel at four o'clock, and between five and six will attend a reception by the democratic county committee. Illinois Miners Strike. Duquoin, Ill., Feb. 13.—Following a stormy meeting between the miners and operators, 1,000 miners employed by the Crear Clinch coal company of Chicago went on strike here Wednesday. The trouble originated over the price of powder which the operators have been selling to the miners. No agreement could be reached at Tuesday's meeting, attended by State President Walker of the Miners' Union, state board member Lawrence of Herrin, District Vice-president Dillon of Murphysboro, several officers of the operators association, and the strike was the result. More Missouri Taft Delegates Joplin, Feb. 13.—The republicans of the Fifteenth Missouri congressional district in convention here Wednesday elected delegates to the national convention at Chicago instructed to vote for Secretary Taft for president. Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley was endorsed for governor of Missouri. John D. Holmes was elected delegate-at-large; C. E. Matthews of Webb City and Dr. G. C. Wilson of Nevada, district delegates and D. S. Flowers of Lawrence county and Pierce Curley of Barry county as alternates. Standard Oil Fire in New York. Standard Oil Fire in New York. New York, Feb. 13.—Explosion of cans of ease oil which were being pre prepared for shipment in a shed on a pier of the Standard Oil works at the foot of North Twelfth street, Brooklyn. Wednesday, set fire to and destroyed the shed, pier and a two-story brick building adjoining it. The loss is about $125,000. Burning oil from the cans ran through the floor of the pier into the river and spreading among the drift ice presented the peculiar spectacle of an ice-covered river ablaze. Galilpollis, O. Feb. 13—On a Colorado indictment charging embezzlement and forgery, Arthur D. Hay, superintendent of the Pomeroy and Middleport company, was Wednesday arrested by officers of a surety company. He is said to have been followed all over North America, having eluded capture for two years. He waived extradition and will return at once to Garfield county, Colorado. The Vancil Murder Case. Lawrence, Kan., Feb. 13.—The state completed its case in the Vancil wife murder case Wednesday morning and in the afternoon the defense began the introduction of evidence. CARE OF THE KITCHEN. Clean Walls Are an Essential Sanitary Cooking. It is not only important to know how to cook, but it is equally important to know where to cook. Cooking in a dirty kitchen can never produce good food. The idea is simply preposterous, yet kitchen walls are left for months—sometimes for years without cleansing. In the first place the kitchen wall should have a light tint that the merest fleck of dirt can be seen; that the sheerest cobweb can be brushed away; that the tiniest water bug can be discerned. It is all folly expecting clean food in a kitchen with dirty walls. Never put a wall coating on a kitchen wall that is mixed with hot water or that has glue in it, or sour milk in it if mixed with cold water. Glue walls made from horses' hoofs colored up with cheap colorings do not indicate good housekeeping. The glue is constantly flecking off, falling into the food and the idea of food flavored with glue made from horses' hoofs is not appetizing. Kitchen walls to be thoroughly satisfactory should be alabastined the same as every other wall in the house. They should be coated regularly in the spring and fall of each year with a light tint. The care of the pantry requires constant attention. The walls should be brushed over every year, the dishes removed from the shelves which should be thoroughly wiped with hot water. If there are ant holes or any other insects in the pantries a thick putty of the wall coating can be made and all the ant holes, even small mice holes can be filled with it which will protect the pantry from the incursions of disagreeable insects and mice. GOT IT. Cholly—Er—h'm did you ever hear your sister speak of me, Willie? Willie—Sure; I heard sis say dat your head was shaped like a lemon. GOT IT. Cholly—Er—h'm did you ever hear your sister speak of me, Willie? Willie—Sure; I heard sis say dat your head was shaped like a lemon. Millions in Oats and Barley. Nothing will pay you better for 1908 than to sow a plenty of big yield oats and barley with oats at 40c to 50c a bu. (Salzer's new Emperor William Oats averaged 50 bu, per acre more than any other variety in 1907) would pay immensely while Salzer's Silver King Barley which is grown in Wisconsin Agricultural Station during 1907 if you had planted 50 acres would have given you in 1907 just $3,500.00 on 50 acres. It is an enormous yield. JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c to the John A. Salzer Co., La Crosse, Wis., and we will mail you the only original seed catalog published in mercury-free paper. 10c to Silver King Barley, Billion Dollar Grass which produces 12 tons per acre. Sainfoin the dry soil luxuriator, etc., etc., and if you send 14c we add a package of new farm seeds never before seen by you. Gloomy Outlook. Starch, like everything else, is being constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In the latest discovery—Defiance Starch—all injurious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, invented by us, gives to the Starch a strength and smoothness never approached by other brands. As a man dresses so he is esteemed. —Danish. Your Good Looks B 22 Woman's good looks depend, of course, very largely upon her health. If you are weak, sick, miserable, and suffer from pain or other symptoms of womanly ailments, your face and appearance will quickly show it, and nothing will bring back your good looks, until you cure your female troubles. Wine of Cardui is the medicine for you to try, when sick. Mrs. Sarah Avery, of Moark, Ark., writes: "I suffered with womanly troubles for two years, and nothing helped me until I took Cardui. Now I am well." Try it. Sold everywhere, in $1.00 bottles. WRITE FOR FREE BOOK Write for Free $page Book for Women, giving symptoms, causes, home treatment and valuable hints on diet, exercises, etc. Send free or paid letter wrapper, by mail prepaid. Ladies' Advisory Dent. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. DR. SIMMONS AND THE SOUTHWEST. Dr. C. F. Simmons, whose advertisement appears in another column of this paper, has probably helped more people to acquire homes of their own in the most delightful and fertile section of the country, where life is really a pleasure, than any other man now living. Dr. Simmons is a Southerner by birth, a broad-minded, kindly gentleman, who is never happier than when helping others to help themselves. He would not misstate anything for all the wealth of the Rockefellers, and any of our readers interested in land in the sunny Southwest can enter into negotiations with him with the fullest assurance of a square deal at any and all times. ANOTHER NARROW-MINDED MAN. De Quiz—What do you call good winter weather? De Whiz—Weather cold enough to make a man's wife think her own fireside a better place than a matinee. Satan Terrified. There is as great genius displayed in advertising as in the higher branches of literature. No problem daunts the modern advertising man. In the window of a little bookstore in Eighth avenue, New York, was recently heaped a great pile of Bibles, marked very low—never before were Bibles offered at such a bargain; and above them all, in big letters, was the inscription: "Satan trembles when he sees Bibles sold as low as these."—Woman's Home Companion. In the owners. 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. Hutchison. In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Might Have Been Quicker. "Yes," Gussie was saying, "it was the first time I had met him and he actually called me a fool. Hadn't been talking to him five minutes, either. Say, what kind of a fellow is he, anyway?" "Well," replied Knox, quietly, "he's awfully slow, for one thing." OVER NINE MILLION (9,200,000) SOLD THIS YEAR. Sales Lewis' Single Binder cigars for year 1007 more than.....9,200,000 Sales for 1906.....8,500,000 Gain ..... 700,000 Quality brings the business. An Unlucky Answer. Wealthy Aunt—Oh, I know you are all just waiting for my death. Chocolate Pie Is Healthful. Chocolate is healthful and nutritious and chocolate cakes are becoming very popular. Chocolate is easy to make. You use OUR PIE," chocolate flavor. Directions on package. Contains all ingredients ready for instant use. At grocers, 10c. Order to-day. Methodist Episcopal Property. The Methodist Episcopal church property in this country is now worth about $187,000,000, on which there is an indebtedness of $12,127,248. The very wisest advice: take Garfield Tea whenever a laxative is indicated! Pleasant to the taste, simple, pure, mild, potent and health-giving. Made of Herbs—not drugs. It may be a blessed fortune for Socrates that Xantippe didn't keep a diary to be published 2,000 years after her death. When Your Throat Feels Sore get a 25c box of Brown's Bronchial Troches. They give immediate relief. Contain nothing injurious. Different The good die young, but this isn't true of jokes. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The best swimmer is the first to drown himself.—Italian. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 2c. Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?—Juvenal. Woman's good looks de are weak, sick, miserable, ar ments, your face and appear your good looks, until you c Wine is the medicine for you to try "I suffered with womanly tr Cardui. Now I am well." WRITE FOR FREE BOOK The highest path is pointed out by the pure ideal of those who look up to us, and who, if we tread less lofty, may never look so high again—Haw thorne. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKLION HT 375 "Guaranteed" The new and fast growing town of Clovis, N. Division Point of Four Railroads. Population 1,200 in Four Months. $500,000 in improvements spent in that time. $1,000,000 more contemplated. Send immediately before price advance for maps and literature. Let $60 and up. E. J. CARLIN, Agent. El Paso, Texas. GREGORY'S SEEDS are the kind you can do. pend on. Catalogue FREE. J. J. H. GREGORY & SON, MARBLEHEAD, MASS. W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 7, 1908. YES? MP CAUSE E JOINTS BS OIL STIFF, YES? WET AND DAMP CAUSE COLD IN THE JOINTS ST JACOBS OIL TAKES OUT THE PAIN AT ONCE,REMOVE THE STIFF- NESS. PREVENTS ITS RETURN, TOO. FINE FOR BRUISES, SPRAINS AND SORENESS. Price 25c and 50c. Don't Buy Fake S Buy Land. The Safest and M able of All Investment The Famous Simmons Ranch in the Part of South Texas is Now on th Truck Farms from 10 to 640 Acres and of Amazing $210 Each, Payable $10 a Month Without y Fake Stocks Safest and Most Profit- All Investments. ons Ranch in the Most Fertile Texas is Now on the Market. Acres and of Amazing Fertility for Sale at e $10 a Month Without Interest. --- Buy Land. The Safest and Most Profitable of All Investments. The Famous Simmons Ranch in the Most Fertile Part of South Texas is Now on the Market. Truck Farms from 10 to 640 Acres and of Amazing Fertility for Sale at $210 Each. Payable $10 a Month Without Interest. Read What Others Say of It: Dr. C. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Tex. Dear Sir; I have just returned from a tour of three of your Atascosa County Texas Ranch and I will gladly say equally as good as you claim, and I believe, is even better cent. of the land would be fine farming land. Well, as to the size of the body of the land, it is as fine when this section gets a railroad, which it soon will have, as the country demands it, that section will have any section in the state, because you can grow whatever ye and it can be kept growing, with the abundance of water ye either in shallow or artesian wells. I find sufficient timber for posts, and wood, the balan mostly prairie, with some small brush and pear. C. M. LIN Write at once for book of views of the ranch, complete of nearest agent. Nichio, Tex. Eckert, Texas, April 16, 1907. Returned from a tour of three days' inspection of the Ranch and I will gladly say that I found it and I believe, is even better, at least 95 per acre farming land. Railroad, which it soon will have, and must be it, that section will be equal in value with use you can grow whatever you wish to plant, with the abundance of water which is obtainable wells. Posts, and wood, the balance of the land is full brush and pear. Yours truly, C. M. LINDHOLM. views of the ranch, complete literature and name Dr. C. F. Simmons, San Antonio, 14x Dear Sir:—I have just returned from a tour of three days' inspection of one of the counties Texas Ranch and I will gladly say that I found it equally as good as you claim, and I believe, is even better, at least 95 per cent. of the land would be fine farming land. Well, as to the size of the body of the land, it is as fine as I ever saw. When this section gets a railroad, which it soon will have, and must have, as the country demands it, that section will be equal in value with any section in the state, because you can grow whatever you wish to plant, and it can be kept growing with the abundance of water which is obtainable either in shallow or artesian wells. I find sufficient timber for posts, and wood, the balance of the land is mostly prairie, with some small brush and pear. Yours truly, C. M. LINDHOLM. Write at once for book of views of the ranch, complete literature and name of nearest agent. DR. C. F. SIMMONS. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. W.L.DOUGLAS SHOES $300 SHOES AT ALL PRICES, FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY, MEN, BOYS, WOMEN, MISSEG AND CHILDREN. W. L. Douglas makes and sells more shoes than any other manufacturer in the world, because they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are made in yellow than any other shoes in the world to-day. W. L. 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We will appreciate YOUR TRADE At 638 North Water St Several of the Daughters dre going to Coffeyville to be present at the en- tertainment given by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Daughter India Wheaton’s little gir is on the sick list. All of the Drts. are well. Sam Richardson is here from Kansas City on’ a visit. _ Jack Smith has been on the sick list Rey. H. W. Scott was here from Ot- towa last Wednesday night ana preach: ed a noble sermon and spoke eloquent- ly of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient. IOLA, KAN., NEWS, Golden Tabernacle met Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 8th. The Tabernacle is doing nicely every member present seemed to have enjoyed the meeting. Dtr. Alice Henderson is still improv. ing. Dtr, Lizie Garden who has beech sick for the past two weeks is improving. Rev. A. H. Brooks, pastor of the A. M. EL chureh, Parsons. preached a wonderful sermon Monday night at F ” Fi U . . 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Bicycle Repairing GANS iN ‘\\ a Specialty. ES ANS we tien ps ve Athy Wichita Bioycle & Sporting Goods AREY Comany fai NS) TZ Phone 545 230 N, Main st. GIT WSS Za ee ee the A. BE wi church: Wolare praylag: seosion “Which convener! here\ ini aly that we may have a great scces at one of the grandest assemblages eve Br revalsnee ‘held in the eity, Golden Eagle Tent No. 8 is getting, We are certainly proud of the along fine. At present the children churches and their pastors of Atchi- aro taking new courage to’ go forward, aon for they aro doing grahd work Mise Sallie Cruse has been auffer-’Ebanessar Baptist churh, under the tng with a pain in her right foot. She pastorate of Rev. Wm. Smothers, wh has bee taken to the home of her moth- has been pastor for 20 years or more, er in Garnett. (pe placed within their sanctuary a Mrs. H. G. Smith who has been quite pipe organ, which renders the most sa- ill is better. Jered and charming music under the GARDEN CITY NEWS. ‘This section of the country was vis- ited with unusually high wind Tues- day, much land changed hands. ‘The greatest revival that the col- ored people have ever witnessed heré closed Sunday night, Feb. 2, at the 2n¢ Baptist church of this city. the churet reaping a bountiful harvest, 18 being added to the church. The pastor Rev W. H. Denton, D.D., has discharged his whole duty, and administered the order of Baptism Sunday to 3 con- verts, 1 not being ready; also preach- ed a doctrinal sermon Sunday and ad- ministered sacrament Sunday evening A large audience was present. Toc much eannot be s2id of our pastor's great work assisted by Rev. Dr. Wash- ing ton and son, A. B. Washington. All contracts for raising sugar beets have been closed for this year. ‘The revival at the A. M. E. church is stil! being carried on by Rev. Ram- sey, assisted by Rev, Mrs, R. Bower from St. John, Kan. There’ has beer 6 additions to the church and much in- terest is being manifested. ‘The weather 1s still pleasant” and most everyone feels that way. A FEW WORDS FROM ATCHISON KANS. Sir McAlister whose death was spok- en of in last week's issue, died Feb. 3 instead of Jan. Geo, C. Cousin formerly of Rtchison, but now of Denver, Colo. was a caller in the city last week. He isin the em- ploy of the Pullman Co. George 1s looking well. Za Thé Knights and Daughters of Tabor are waking up from thelr slumber o! illness preparatory to making the gran¢ sa es a sa a pe Fe session which convenes here in July, one of the grandest assemblages ever held in the city. | “We are certainly proud of the churches and their pastors of Atehi- son for they are doing grand work Phanezzar Baptist churh, under the pastorate of Rev. Wm. Smothers, whe has been pastor for 20 years or more fnas placed within their sanctuary pipe organ, which renders the most sa- ered and charming music under the Girection of Prof. Dardis and a choir which is equally as great is not greater ‘The A. Mf. E. churen under the pas- torate of Rev. A. C. Terrel, is progress- |ing grandly. Next Sunday is quarter- ly, The 16th Presiding Elder Wilsor [wit be here. ‘The Shilo and Mt. Calvary are both ‘ers, With the churches and the var- {fous orders, of which the Internationa Order of Twelve has no superior, has [placed the race question In Atchison ‘in @ nut shell, for between these tw: gigantic forces no evil can exist. GREAT BEND, KAN The First Baptist church is car- rying on revival meetings and having Jaulte 9 success. Nine souls have bee |addea to the church. | Miss Kittie Scott has returned fron lkansas City end Emporia, Kans | Mr. James Wheeler is on the sich list. | Rev, Seracery of Oklahoma enroute ‘for Los Angeles, California, went te ‘Larned, Kans., and preached Sunday land returned to Great Bend Monday ‘morning to assit Rev. Ramsey in the meetings. The Household of Ruth will give « social Friday evening, Feb. 14. | When in Great Bend stop at Al Johnson's Chili Parlor. | John Wells went to Larned Satur. day evening to visit his wife Mrs Gertrude Wells and returned Monda3 morning. ‘The wedding bells are going to rin in our vicinity soon, Harry Johnson of South Bend lef for Denver, Colo, Monflay evening. Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Smith are go- ing to Hutchinson, Kans, to make 1 thet home. wan Rev. Seracery preached a soul stir- ring sermon Monday evening. ; PRATT NEWS. Mrs. C. Dandrage of Topeka, is here visiting her mother Mrs. Landona Graves. We are glad to say Mrs, Dan- dreag Is much improved this week. She is visiting in the country at her sister's, Mrs. Mattie Williams. Mr. Gorge James is recovering from ‘a long spell of sickness. Things are moyoig along nicely in our city. The farmers are praying for rain or snow. ‘The revival at the AL M. E. chureh is still in progress. Four converts and yet more are being brought to the light of Christ. A little wave of the Holy Spirit Is moving in this place. At the 2nd Baptist church last Sun- day morning God visited His people and a spiritual feast was enjoyed Pastor Turner preached a soul stirring sermon, ‘The theme of the discourse, rejoicing in the Lord: words of the text: “For you it is Safe.” Philiptans third and first. This chureh is moy- ing onward and upward. All delegates to the Union will please arrange to arrive in Pratt Wednesday night. March the 4th. Delegates from Newton, Eldorado, Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Wellington and Caldwell will come via Santa Fe route. Garden City Jetmore, Dodge City, Kinsley, Larned, Great Bend change at Hutch- inson and come via Rock Island route. Committee will meet you at train. No- tice to delegates: Please come hungry and you shall be filled. The people at Pratt will treat you right so now, dear ones, let us make this a grand meeting to the glory of God. Mrs. Emma McDonald is here, the guest of Mrs. and Mr. A. F. Bandy. Papa Bandy is all righty yes all right, brother. G. W. Walker has returned’ to Prat his former home. We all welcome Bro Walker home again and hope his stay will be long. TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. TEMPLE PARKER. It was indeed a pleasure to know Sister Temple Parker. She was a con- sistant Christian, always abounding in the truth, continually going about do- ing good for some one. Her Christianity consisted not so much in talking but in doing. There was never a prayer meeting that this good woman did not attend when she was able. She was a regular attend- ant. of the Sunday school and was a close student of the Bible. She was also a regular attendant of the B. Y. P. U. and Women’s Mission Circle. ‘She was the treasurer of the latter and never missed a meeting of the Circle. Sister Parker was unassuming, hum- ble and always willing to do her duty. She never missed an opportunity to say something for the Lord. Her life was indeed one of sunshine dispite her feeble health, ‘When we think of the work of this sainted mother we ask why should we start and fear to die? What tim- erous worms we mortals are. Death is the gates to endless joy. And yet we dread to enter there. H, I. JONES, Pastor. NEWTON, KAN. ' Lioya Rickman is reported very ill. Rev. P. D. Yockum of Wichita pass- ed through the City enroute for Crip- ple Creep, Cole. While in the city he was the guest of Mrs. John Anderson and family. Miss Cora Stevenson of Valley Cen- tre left the clyt last Friday after a few days with Miss Callie Anderson. Mrs. James Hall and daughter, Mabel of Peabody were in the city Sunday. The Sunday school of A. M. BE. church is rapidly improving and in- creasing. All come out to Sunday school next Sunday. N. U. G. Club met at the residence of Mrs. U. 8. Rickman 323 E. Sixth ‘street. At roll call members respond- ed by quotations in memory of the late Paul Lawrence Bunbor. Mrs. Clarence Page, Mrs. A. Turner, Miss Hyder were pleasant visitors. An ele- gant lunch was served. Their next meeting will be with Mrs. Jordan, Feb, 17th. Mrs. May Hilton is reported quite sil. | FRANKFORT. KAN., NEWS. Rev. Warfield is prearing to start a revival meeting Monday. Mr. P. Montgomery had a serious fall ast week from his wagon. Miss Jennie Moore of Lawrence, Kan. visited with Mrs. P. Montgomery last week; also to attend the O. E. 8. lodge. A Leap Year Box Social was given at the residence of Mrs. M. Hickman last Wednesday evening. The evening ‘was pent in playing games and music. Afterwards the ladies served oyster soup, sandwiches and ice cream. Miss Jennie Moore, the Grand Matron was the guest of Mrs Montgomery and daughter Lamedna, last week. HER LAST STORY She stood on the corner of State and Randolph. It was 12 o'clock at night and she was alone. There was no boldness in her face and no timidity. She stood watching the thinning crowd with interest. Occasionally a man came close enough to brush against her or stopped for a moment beside her. Her calm self-possession, the cool appraising glance and the condemnatory stare that followed it seemed sufficient protection against unwelcome advances. A man lounging leisurely down Randolph stopped before her and raised his hat. He was young and big and handsome. His face was clean cut and his jaw firm. He smiled in a friendly fashion and held his hat in his hand. The girl smiled back. "Pleasant evening," he remarked. "No, it hasn't. I don't mean to be very nice. But I've lost all my girls don't do a thought I was a ford did a really and why I allow to sweep away a lot of conduct I can did I, a hitherto woman, do on an could be expect morals, no stance. There was a no question. "It's hard to say suppose it is only naturally the st character. You nice, convention virement has h The girl laughed. "Very," she said. "Aren't you a little lonely?" he asked. "Yes, a little." "So am I. Which way are you going?" "I'm standing still." "Going to stand still very long?" "Perhaps not." "Let's go somewhere." She looked slightly startled. "Where?" "Let's walk." He took her arm and led her across State and down Randolph. "Shall we go in here?" he asked at the entrance of a well-known cafe. She drew her arm away. "No," she said quickly. "That's too—too public." "No, it isn't. There won't be many here at this hour." She hesitated for a moment. Then as he persistently drew her arm she followed him. In the farthest corner of the room they sat down at a little table. As he handed her coat to the waiter he noticed the tailor's name inside it and remembered it as the same man who made his sister's clothes. In the light of the restaurant he looked at her curiously. She threw her head back slightly and met his look without shrinking. Her eyes were blue, very dark and bright. Her hair drooped softly over her forehead and ears, and against its blackness her skin looked as white as a child's. Her cheeks and lips were crimson, but it was the color of excitement not paint. The only touch of artificiality about her was the poise of her head, which threw into prominence the beautifully curved lips and dimpled chin. She seemed young, and yet not so very young. "Twenty," he thought. Twenty-four—six—thirty—twenty-five—twenty-two. I give it up." "What shall we have?" he said, picking up the bill of fare. "I don't know your taste in drinks—vet." The half angry, wholly embarrassed look in her eyes puzzled him. He wrote an order and handed it to the waiter. Then he sat looking at her and wondering. The usual free and easy personalities he knew would be resented. In spite of the manner of their meeting he felt a restraint. She gave him no conversational assistance. A few commonplace remarks were made and answered. The waiter brought the order and left them. She ate little and only tasted her wine. "Tell me," he said suddenly, setting down his glass and leaning forward on his elbows. "Tell me what it means." She drew a long breath, as if the nervous tension had unexpectedly relaxed, and looked straight into his friendly, quizzical eyes, all the recklessness gone from her own. "It means," she said slowly and deliberately, "that I am a very, very foolish girl. "You know that, don't you?" she went on. "You want to know why I am so foolish? Well, I'll tell you. "I write stories. Not very good stories—I can't sell them. But I want to do great things. I live in a small city about 100 miles from here. My father is wealthy and is very good to me, but I have lived the narrow life of a girl in a small place who never has had to make an effort for herself. My stories are crude and immature, but I love them. I have thought that if I could go away from home to the city and live either in the slums or in a real whir of excitement perhaps I should develop and broaden and be able to do something in the world of letters. But my family would never permit that and I had to stay at home. "In a few months I am to be married. The man is one of the best men or earth and I shall be happy with him. But in that new life will be drowned all the old ambition. I shall write no more. "I came to the city to do my wedding shopping. My mother came with me, but she was called home this afternoon. To-night the strangest impulse came over me. I wanted to do just once a wild, mad thing. I wanted one real experience to write—just one before settling down forever—the experience that was to form the plot of the last story I should ever write. That is how it happened that you met me on a street corner at midnight." "And he it happened all you expected?" "And has it been all you expected?" he asked. "Yes, a little." "I'm standing still." "Let's go somewhere." "Do you eat?" he asked. "Sometimes." "And drink?" "No—yes—sometimes." "No, it hasn't. It's been dreadful. I don't mean to be rude. You've been very nice. But I—I feel so low—so I've lost all my self-respect. Nice girls don't do such things, and I thought I was a nice girl. I never before did a really unconventional thing, and why I allowed some strange force to sweep away all my fixed principles of conduct I cannot understand. Why did I, a hitherto well regulated young woman, do on an impulse a thing that could be expected only of one of no morals, no standards?" There was a childlike appeal in her question. "It's hard to say," said the man. "I suppose it is only a matter of what is naturally the strangest trait in one's character. You probably have many, nice, conventional virtues which environment has kept to the front. But with opportunity this other trait, impetuosity—a desire for adventure—or whatever you may call it, rushes out and overwhelms all weaker ones, giving prudence an especially hard knock. But I'm not going to preach. I'm going to take you home. You ought to get up a pretty good story out of this." "No," she said emphatically. "I shall write no more stories. Hereafter I devote myself entirely to the happiness of Mr. Clifford Whitehouse." "Clifford Whitehouse?" he repeated, in apparent astonishment. "Is he the man?" "Do you know him?" "No, I don't." he said shortly. He took her to her hotel and returned to his room. For a long time he sat in meditation. "I must do it," he said finally. "If it were any other fellow, I'd never tell on her. But I can't let my own brother—" Then with the self-righteousness of one who does for virtue's sake what he knows will bring pain to others, he mailed a letter to Mr. Clifford Whitehouse. WAYS OF MAKING MONEY. Queer Schemes by Which Nations Add to Their Revenues. The Russian government won a unique reputation for enterprise when it made a small fortune out of the Crimean war, says the Philadelphia Record. For months after the end of the war old iron, shot and shell were picked up round Sevastopol. For a time there was a regular trade, thousands of tons of metal being sold. It was too good a chance to be missed, and the imperial government stepped in between buyers and sellers with a tax of 12 cents per hundredweight. When the last shot had been picked up and disposed of the treasury had reaped a little harvest of $75,000. Newspaper humorists have had a great deal to say about the taxation of bachelors. Such a tax would not be altogether novel. It is already in operation in Hesse. There the government draws a little extra revenue by taxing bachelors 25 per cent. more than married men. The result of the law, which was enacted about seven years ago, has been that many well-to-do bachelors have emigrated to Prussia. Greece has found a way of raising money on amusements without a direct tax. The government has a monopoly in playing cards, and from this source draws a considerable annual income. Paris is glad to increase its revenue by a few dollars a year by the cultivation of a little state orchard in the Luxembourg gardens, just as it takes its share of the profits of the Eiffel tower. To snow the prince of Palermo owes most of his wealth, for he has a monopoly of it. The snow is bought at night and is shipped to the towns and sold for refrigerating purposes. The Sutten urban council in England keeps down taxes by the industry of growing peppermint. Last year about $730 was saved to the rate-payers by selling peppermint grown on a sewage farm. When Foraker Balked. Senator Foraker balked at the combination of train 23 and track 13. He was on the program of a meeting held in Cleveland the other day, of which the Merchant Marine league was in charge. A member of the league arranged for the trip, which was taken by a party of representatives and senators. This man called up Senator Foraker on the telephone. "Hello, senator, are you all ready?" he said. "Our train leaves at five o'clock. It's train 23, on track 13." "What's that?" said the senator. "Train 23 on track 13? Not for me, my friend. Now that I think it over, I don't see how I can make the trip." Friends of the Cleveland man thought he had been the victim of an electric shock. He recovered himself with a gasp and saw the significance of the combination of numerals. "Not at all, senator," he said, "you misunderstood me. Our train will be found on track 17." "Very well." came the answer, "I will go."—Washington Record. Find Made by Botanists. New specimens of grass and white orchids never before known to exist in this country have been discovered in Cape May county, New Jersey. been in force in certain departments for a good part of a generation, and recent investigations have shown that the superannuation is not greater than it was when the system went into effect. What is more, the actual percentage of superannuation is surprisingly small. The elixir of life is not served in the government departments and many die in office. Moreover, we find from actual investigation in Washington that the difficulty now is, not that the good employee stays too long, but that he does not stay long enough. Government service has long been too precarious a career to keep the ablest young men away from the inducements of private employment, and the very improvement of material which has resulted from the merit system has made the number of men now taken out of the government offices by private employers greater than ever before. Therefore, having shut out the incompetent, the next step is to make the competent satisfied to stay by some inducement short of a dangerous general pension scheme. Several plans are before the public with this in view. One, originating with the letter carrier department, provides that a percentage of the salary is to be held back and the government is itself to keep the funds and to become the insurer. Another plan substitutes private life insurance or annuity companies for the government, and makes the taking out of these policies compulsory on the employee. Many variations of this scheme are possible, and one of them is in actual use at this moment in Germany. The subject is receiving constant attention, and it is almost certain that some plan will eventually be worked out which the public will feel itself safe in trying. But quite as strong an inducement as any pension system would be an increase in the certainty of tenure, especially in the higher positions. It is a curious fate which has brought it to pass that the higher the positions and the greater the ability required, and the greater, consequently, the difficulty in finding men qualified to fill them, just so much the more are these positions regarded as political prizes depending on the endless shifting of party majorities. Once let public servants be sure of proper salaries, freedom of action and permanency of tenure—i. e., of a career—and so great an inducement to good men will have been at once secured that we can afford to take time to work out a system for protecting the comparatively few men who are really super- that the waste and burden of unnecessary conflict shall cease. In the past, conflicts undoubtedly have been necessary in order that there might be a testing of strength, an adjusting of interests and a developing of a deeper sense of justice and a new sense of mutual rights and duties. But the time has come when all forces should be creative forces; the time has come to cease destruction and to commence to build upon permanent foundations the lasting habitations of industrial peace. I wish to point out a few of the essentials that make for a permanent peace. The most of these essentials can be grouped under the general term "industrial efficiency." The first basis of efficiency is found in good health. Nothing is more needed among all classes than a full knowledge of the art of living. It is knowledge needed by both rich and poor. As domestic education is needed in order wisely to use the results of toil, so industrial education is needed in order to secure the most efficient production. The men who know a great deal more than they need to know for the task in hand are the men who perform that task with the greatest ease and skill. The wider the knowledge any man has, the widest are his sympathies, and the more sensible his relations with his fellow men. The man engaged in mechanical employment needs to know something more than merely his own specialty. As it is very important that workingmen should be healthy, intelligent and well-trained, so it is vitally important that the superintendents of labor should be thoroughly fitted for their tasks. The mere possession of capital does not make a man fit to be a superintendent of labor. If the results of clumsiness and ignorance consisted only in wasting the capital of the individual, that would be bad enough, but the results are numerous and are far more disastrous. Industrial peace is the condition of industrial success. Industrial success of an institution is the success, not alone of the organizers and owners, but of every man or woman employed in the work. At least, industrial success should be the success of every man and woman employed. Economic reward is the natural result of successful labor. The size of the reward must always depend in the first instance upon the quality of the success. Besides the industrial efficiency, there is a further basic condition of industrial peace; that is, such an awakening of the social sense as shall bring employer and employed into right relations. Much would be accomplished if both sides had better manners. But while better manners would go far toward securing more social sympathy, there is another matter which is more fundamental. That is the need of a larger view upon the part of both employer and employed with respect to their mutual interests. Working men often talk foolishly about their labor having made all the product; employers are equally foolish when they talk about the helplessness of the working man to get along without them. Each side need the other, and each side has certain rights. What Is the Chance of Civil Pension System? By WILLIAM W. VAUGHAN, Former President of Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Association. HERE is no reason why something practical should not be done at once to help the employees, on the one hand, to some assured support in their old age, and to enable the government, on the other, to offer inducements which will attract the highest grade of service. One bugbear, to begin with, has been got out of our way. It was long claimed that selecting public servants on their real merits and keeping them in office during good behavior would result in finally filling the service with a force of employees too old to do the work. But the merit system has now T By DR. SAMUEL G. SMITH, Department of Sociology, University of Michigan. something practical should not be done, on the one hand, to some assured and to enable the government, on the basis which will attract the highest with, has been got out of our way, selecting public servants on their term in office during good behavior in the service with a force of emark. But the merit system has now or a good part of a generation, and the superannuation is not greater effect. What is more, the actual seemingly small. The elixir of life isnts and many die in office. Investigation in Washington that the employee stays too long, but that he ent service has long been too pre-peg men away from the inducements improvement of material which has made the number of men now taken employers greater than ever before, lent, the next step is to make the enactment short of a dangerous gen- with this in view. One, originat-provides that a percentage of the ment is itself to keep the funds and substitutes private life insurance or and makes the taking out of these many variations of this scheme are use at this moment in Germany, tion, and it is almost certain that it which the public will feel itself has any pension system would be an especially in the higher positions. It so pass that the higher the positions and the greater, consequently, the them, just so much the more are varies depending on the endless shift-lic servants be sure of proper sal-icy of tenure—i. e., of a career—men will have been at once secured out a system for protecting the super- Whatever leaders in industrial disturbances, whether they belong to the ranks of capital or labor, may think about their own usefulness, the American public is quite weary of wars and the rumors of wars, and desires nothing so much as sary conflict shall cease. In the necessary in order that there might of interests and a developing of a of mutual rights and duties. But be creative forces; the time has hence to build upon permanent industrial peace.entials that make for a permanent can be grouped under the general basis of efficiency is found in good all classes than a full knowledge Official Knights & Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF 16 Richard Clark, 420 1 TABOR Omaha, Nehr 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) 5 Mrs. Carrie Brown, 922 N. 10th, Aksham, Kan., 8-4 Fri. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Lillie Shobe, 336 N. Santa Fe, Salina, 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 Willace, 446 Ark., Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Paulline Woodfork, 823 Free- man, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-8 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Martha James, 813 W. 11th, Pittsburg, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 405, Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Mae Wilson, 1715 Clark Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 17 Mrs. A. Masler, 615 So. Barber, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2208 N. 30th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. S. Montague, 403 Kickapoo, Leavenworth, Kan. 23 Mrs. Anna Ray, 1412 Clark, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 29 Mrs. Lula Wood, 613 N. 4th Leavenworth, Kan. 30 Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd and South, Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 32 Mrs. Salma Ester, 334 Rear Dakota St., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. J. L. Cobb, Bx. 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 W. 15th, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) Archer Av.aska. 1300 N. 6th, Frl. (A) 1173, Weir 8th and armont, Lawar. (A) 2236 Barnett. 1-3 Frl. (A) 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 Secretary, Chetopa, Kan. W. W. Shobe, District Grand Treasurer 836 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kan. E. Kindell, District Grand Director, Ft. Scott, Kan. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING 87 Mrs. Matilda Waters. 1300 N. 6th. Atchison, Kan., 1-2 F. (A) 89 Mrs. Hulda Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 808 Vermont, Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 63 Mrs. Lille Robinett, 1236 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1601 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Wed. (A) 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 2302 N. 25th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lin- coln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Wetr City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 2 J. G. Burdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 3 A. M. Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Mon. 4 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 5 J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mosley, Wich- ita, Kan., Fridays. 6 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 12 Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 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, 1-8 Thur. 60 W. Osteen, 1214 Lane, Topeka, Kansas, 1-8 Mon. 72 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 19th, Lin- coln, Nebs. --- SEAR HLIGHT 333 TABERNACLES. TEMPLES. Chief Mentors 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 35th, Boone Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 120 Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Lea- enworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, R. Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Lizzie Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Lia- coln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 5 Lottle Hill, 517 N. Main, Wichita Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 Sole, Walnut, Iola Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggle Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) Kansas City, Kan. 1-3 Sat. (A) Mary Brown, 325 Miss., Lawrence Kan. 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchisso Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Sarma Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman Flate Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, Grand, Browne 20 Susie Willis, 2103 Grand, Parson Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 28 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrens (A) Toppea, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 46 Cynthia Henderson, 812 Washing ton, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sun NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. The Grand Temple and Tarnach will next meet in Atchison, Kansas, of the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1988. NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Teen is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once. W. N. MULLER Better ```markdown ``` OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. District Grand Lodge, No. 17, Kansas G. U. O. O. F. 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, 122 E. Douglas Ponto 67 johnston's Restaurant 839 North Main Street Meals 15c to 25cts. Hot or Cold Lunch —At All Hours— ICE CREAM SODA POP always on loo SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25a. CUSTOM GKINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FREED FROHNBERG BROG, PROPS. M. Main St.