Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. The Republicans Of Wichita Present A Strong City Ticket All Good Men TENTH YEAR. A Splend The Republicans sent A Strong All Good REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET. For Councilmen— First Ward.....George Bradford Second Ward.....C. H. Luling Third ward.....Albert J. Waddell Fourth ward— (Full term).....W. M. Paugh (Short term).....Delos Woods Fifth ward.....Wm. S. Hadley Sixth ward— (Full term).....James H. Rice (Short term).....Chas. T. Barton FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION. First ward.....Farley A. Gackenbach Second ward.....O. W. Jones Third ward.....W. A. Kennedy Fourth ward.....H. W. Collier Fifth ward.....Wm. Nessley Sixth ward.....Henry Miltner REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET. REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET. The Republicans of the various wards of Wichita have made their selections of candidates for the city council and members of the school board and the ticket selected is one of the best ever presented for the vote of the people. In every ward the Republican ticket is composed of strong, capable, and highly efficient men who in the respective offices and wards will be a credit to their constituents and the city as a whole. Every Republican in each ward can vote for their candidate knowing that their choice is well fitted in every way. Below we give a short sketch of the candidates for council in the respective wards: FOR COUNCILMEN. First Ward. By a very handsome and appreciative majority of more than two to one the Republicans of the First ward selected Geo. H. Bradford as their candidate for the city council to succeed himself. As a member of the city council Mr. Bradford has made a clean, straightforward record and the people of the First ward owe it to him that he be returned. Geo. H. Bradford is a man who possesses these qualities so much admired by all Americans and that is to "stick for the right." No man ever lived who could cower, coerce or intimidate Geo. H. Bradford from a position which he knew or believed to be right—though much persecuted and made the unprovoked target of some who pose as "Holler than Thou" yet Bradford stands today worthy of emulation. With his splendid record as a councilman and his ever interest on behalf of his ward and Wichita, Geo. H. Bradford will be elected in the First ward by a vote that will be a fitting testimonial of the high esteem and confidence in which he is held by the people of his ward. A vote for Geo. H. Bradford is a vote for a man who stands for, with, and by the people. Vote for Geo. H. Bradford. Second Ward. In the Second ward by a unanimous voice the Republicans have nominated that commoner and exponent of the rights of the people, Chas. H. Luling, for councilman. As a friend—firm as steel—as an opponent invincible—Chas. H. Luling stands in the Second ward as the rock Gibraltar for stability. By his constant policy for a "square deal for every man" Luling has won a place in the esteem of the people of his ward and of Wichita which would do credit to kings. Without solicitation on his part his party has unanimously made him their choice and in such ringing tones that carry with it a united, harmonious party which means victory, and the election of Chas. H. Luling on Tuesday, April 7th next. It is not a question of his election but of majority. Every man and every woman have re- solved to bend every effort to elect Chas. H. Luling by the largest majority ever given any man in the Second ward, and they'll do it. Third Ward. The Republicans of the Third ward have unanimously chosen Mr. A. J. Waddell, the present very efficient councilman from that ward as a candidate to succeed himself. Mr. Waddell has made an enviable record during the past two years and his unanimous selection for re-election proves most conclusively that his ward was well pleased with his record. Mr. Waddell deserves the support of the people of his ward and will be elected by a handsome majority. Vote for Waddell Fourth Ward. It fell to the lot of the Fourth ward to select two members of the city council this year and by a primary the Republicans named W. M. Paugh, the present capable councilman, for the long term, and Delos P. Woods for the short term. W. M. Paugh. As a councilman from the Fourth ward Mr. W. M. Paugh has made a record of which any man may well feel proud. In the discharge of his duties as councilman, Mr. Paugh has done them without fear or favor and has absorbed himself in the interest of his constituents of his ward. He is a man above reproach, an ideal citizen and a business man. The Republicans of the Fourth ward are to be congratulated on the selection of M. Paugh. He is a Republican, but not a partisan, but one whose interest for its ward are co-extensive with the boundaries of his ward, and whose zeal for the building of a greater Wichita knows no bounds. His re-election, which is assured, will mean that the Fourth ward will still be honored with his presence and receive his valuable service as their representative in the city council. Delos P. Wood For the short or unexpired term the Republicans of the Fourth ward have named Mr. Delos P. Woods, one of the most progressive citizens in Wichita. Mr. Woods is not a politician, but is a distinctive type of a thorough business man and the Republicans and citizens of the Fourth ward are to be counted fortunate in securing him as one of their councilmen. Mr. Woods has made a success of his own business affairs and possesses that push which crowns with success each venture he makes, and as a councilman from the Fourth ward he will bring success to his ward. Vote for Delos P. Woods Fifth Ward. The Republicans of the Fifth ward have named Wm. W. S. Hadley. Mr. Hadley is a splendid gentleman and a strong Republican and will represent his ward with credit. The people of the Fifth ward will make no mistake in electing W. S. Hadley to the council. J. H. Rice. In the Sixth ward the Republicans completed exhonored and vindicated their former councilman, Mr. J. H. Rice by again nominating him as a candidate for the city council. Mr. Rice is a splendid gentleman and has been a resident of Wichita for thirty years, more than half of which time he has lived in the Sixth ward. Becoming tired of the continued persecutions piled on him as a councilman by who could not "handle him," Mr. Rice resigned from the council last spring, and now his unanimous nomination coming fro mhls ward so hearty proves that his ward believes him right. Mr. Rice will do in the future as he has in the past—make a splendid, fearless and conscientious councilman. We predict his election by a handsome majority. Chas. T. Barton. For the short term the Republicans of the Sixth ward have named Mr Chas, T. Barton, a most excellent citizen who will make a capable councilman SCHOOL BOARD. Above we give the list of members of the school board selected in the various wards. Every man on the entire Republican ticket should be elected by handsome majorities. GO TO THE FARM. It was indeed wholesome to see the mind of the Negro gradually turning to the farm. The farmer, the tiller of the soil, rules every nation, and the Negro will do himself honor to become one of these rulers. The compactness of city life, the gradual decrease of opportunities for the Negro in cities is doing its part in causing the Negro to turn to the farm. Every where over this country can be evidenced the great commotion—Negroes leaving the cities and going to the farm. Every city can give up hundreds and thousands of its Negro population with much ease and benefit to both. There are many families in our own city who would get better results from the rearing of their children if in the city than is possible in a city. We trust that this shifting of the Negro from the city to the farm may continue. It's the right move in the right direction. COUNCILMAN BRADFORD WON. Councilman Geo. H. Bradford of the First ward won a most signal victory at the primary held Tuesday evening. He defeated his opponent, Mr. W. M. Arnold by more than two to one. This most handsome victory shows the confidence which the people of the First ward repose in Mr. Bradford, who is as good and as honest a councilman as was ever sent to the council from any ward. The people knew that Mr. Bradford was being persecuted and their vote Tuesday bespeaks their disapproval of this method of revenge. Hurrah for Bradford. Leavenworth, Kansas Leavenworth, Kan., March 17, 1908. Dear Editor—Please permit me space in your paper to speak of the meeting held by the ministers of the Northeastern District. In obedience to the request of the district meeting held with the Shiloh Baptist church of Atchison, February 20 and 21, the brethren met with the First Baptist church of Leavenworth, March 12th to discuss the interest of the district and formulate plans which we hope will prove a blessing to the work. We had present the Revs. Fairfax, Lane, Hunt, Haley, Hayes, Jones, King, Herring and Blake; also Deacon Irwin, Miss Pearl Irwin and Miss Cotton. A Well Wisher. PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAN Wheat in this vicinity looks fine, and there are good prospects for another crop. Mrs. Joe Banks and daughter, Florence, were shopping in Kingman Friday. Pearl Banks and sisters, Nellie and Florence, witnessed the big baptizing at Riverton Sunday. Rev. Blair will be at Parelle Sunday, the 22d, and preach one of his glorious sermons. Mrs. Smart and daughter visited with Mrs. J. C. Banks and family last week. Mr. Simmons bought a horse and week. Westly Thomas and Pearl Banks visited in Hutchinson, Kan, a few days past, and report an enjoyable time. We understand that Fred Baker of Arlington, Kan., is slowly improving. TRIED TO RUN COLORED MAN OUT BUT FAILED. (Special to the Searchlight.) Fredonia, Kan., Mar. 4, 1908. A white contractor of this city was in need of men to do some special work in this city and sent to Kansas City and employed a number of skilled colored men. When the colored men came the hoodlum element of the whites got up a gang to run the clored men or "niggers" as they said, out of town. Word was sent to the colored men to "git" and the colored men sent word back that they were minding their own business and these white men could not stay in Fredonia with the colored men. That it was the white fellows time to "git" and the colored men remained and are still here. Finding their bluff called, these would-be "gitters" nave quietly calmed down. The colored men are still employed and are giving perfect satisfaction and are peaceable and law-abiding. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Last Sunday will not be forgotten soon. The bright beautiful day brought out a good congregation at 11 a. m. to listen to Pastor H. I. Jones, who preached from Matt. 10:21-22. This was a great discourse and the Holy Spirit was manifested throughout the services. Superintendent S. W. Lea and his faithful corps of teachers were at their post and the Sunday School lessons were very interestingly taught. The class of young ladies won the banner by the good percentage of 60. At 6:30 p. m. President Mrs. B. E. Givens had a good audience to greet her at the B. Y. P. U. service. The leader made the lessons very plain. At 8 p. m. Pastor Jones preached a very instructive sermon to a splendid congregation. The collections for the day were excellent. Women's Work.—Mrs. H. I. Jones, president of Sojourn of Truth Mission Circle, met a representative number of the circle at the residence of Mrs. Miranda Lane, 717 N. Main street. Plans were made to do more city mission work. The sewing department had several aprons on hand, which were readily disposed of. The women have a splendid program to be rendered at the church on Sunday evening, the 29th. This is the Women's Mission day, and all are invited to be present. Among the many good numbers on the program will be a short address by Mrs. H. F. Frazier, district president, a duet by Mrs. J. H. VanLen and Miss Susle Price. The programs will be available on Sunday at the churches. Tuesday evening prayer meeting was conducted by Mrs. W. C. Nealy and Mrs. H. I. Jones. The meeting was exceptionally spiritually. It was one of the greatest meetings we have had this year. Little Miss Ethel Jones, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jones, was on the indisposed list the past week. Mr. Lee Williams and Miss Janie Bradley were united in marriage at the Coulter Hotel last Wednesday afternoon by Rev. H. I. Jones. They will make their home in this city in the future. Rev. H. I. Jones has been invited to conduct revival meetings at Dodge City but owing to a series of meetings he is contemplating at his own (the Tabernacle Baptist church here), he can not leave just now. Mrs. Eliza Ingram, who has been on the sick list is some better, but remains weak. A BIG BARGAIN—A good Economy steel range, in good condition at a bargain for someone. Inquire J. C. Banks and son, Fred, departed last Saturday morning for southwestern, Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado. They expect to be absent for some time visiting friends and sightseeing. They expect to stop over in Meade, Plains and Pratt, Kan., on their way home. The Bread Line and the Whisker Line $50,000 a Year to Live in Modest Style Cream Colored Horses for Mrs. Mills I WANT MY MONEY LEND YOU VENCE YOU INSULT ME SIR! COUNT MAIN DE FUTAK NEW YORK.—It is eminently proper to finance a young nobleman in his search for an American heiress if the cards come out right. If they don't, frenzied matrimonial financing is a thankless and profitless pastime. Just ask Carl Berger of the Hotel Gotham. Years ago Berger, on the occasion of the never to be forgotten presence of three counts in Newport in search of American dollars in exchange for titles more or less desirable, advanced the money to make these entries in the matrimonial stakes eligible to start. Two of the stable "ran in the money" and repaid the confidence of their backer. The third has still to earn matrimonial brackets. This little memento has to do with the one who failed in Berger's New port campaign—Count Hadik de Futak, as gallant a Magyar as ever crossed from Buda-Pesth, according to Mine Host Berger, and also a deep scholar, an orator in the Magyar par- THE bread line! Nearly every one knows it. It is the long, thin (alias, how long and thin!) line of shivering men stretching away in the dark of a winter's night from Fleischmann's or some other place; a line of starving, freezing mortals, standing for hours, sometimes in snow; sometimes incrusted with sleet; often wet through—always miserable, hoping to get a cup of coffee and some rolls or broken bread crusts with which to keep life a little longer in their bodies. That is the bread line, the gathering of the poverty-stricken, and whether or not most of the beggars who assemble deserve all that has come to them in the way of woe, the beauty and godliness of the inspiration that makes the N. telling his creditors that he can not live in comfortable style in New York on less than $50,000 a year E. R. Thomas is stating a fact as well known to hundreds of New Yorkers as it is to hundreds of thousands of laboring men that they cannot bring up a family on less than $15 a week. And Mr. Thomas' estimate of $50,000 a year does not include anything except what most men in his position regard as necessary expenses. He already has a palatial mansion in town, a country place and automobiles of all the types regarded as essential. All that he was figuring on was main- NOT to be outdone by mere royalty, Mrs. Ogden Mills, in Newport next season, will take her daily ride behind a pair of cream-colored horses. Several of the finest animals of that breed in all Hanover shortly are to be shipped to her country house in Staatsburg, for Mrs. Mills will not rely on a single pair. There must be enough of the nags to insure that at least two always will be ready for use. As horses of that kind are as subject to small illnesses as were the heroes of the early Victorian school, five or six will be domiciled in the Mills stable. It is expected Mrs. Mills will create a sensation in the millionaire colony when she drives abroad behind her perfectly creamed creams. The llament and a swordsman without a peer in Europe. But, yes, Count Alexander was also careless, not pliably so, but just sort of forgetful. It wasn't a great deal, either, merely a matter of something like $10,000 apiece for each of the exalted trio, but Count Hadik's memory is so healthy that it refuses absolutely to recall the benevolence of Carl. Time was when Carl got letters from Count Alexander, but not now. Of course, his chums, Count Zichy and Count Bona Castellane, have been over the matrimonial hurdles, even though Bonl has been unhorsed. When Hadik de Futak was entertaining here in New York he became suddenly—well, pressed for money. Strange as it may appear, his chum, Count Bela Zichy, experienced the same nauscating sensation about the same particular moment. Did they find an angel? Yep. They did. And now cometh the angel, Carl Berger, and asketh Count Hadik to return that paltry $8,000 or $10,000 which he borrowed from him during the height of his social fame. Right here let it be said that Count Zichy did duly make reparation for an amount close to $10,000 after he married Mrs. Yznaga, so that there is no grievance 'twixt Mr. Berger and Count Bela. bread line charity possible cannot be doubted. But there is another "line" in this and other cities—a long line generally. This second line is the "whisker line," the line of the unshaven, unshorn, unkempt, at the doors of the "barber colleges." Like the man wanting a cup of coffee and a roll for nothing, the one wanting a shave and a halrcut free can get both, with a shampoo on the side—no, on the head—and even an occasional electrical massage—can get all he desires and more, too. The whisker line is not nearly so pathetic as the bread line, but its rules are similar to those of the other gatherings: First in line, first served; "patrons" forfeit their places by stepping out of line or by disorderly conduct; tipping waiters or barbers not allowed. Inside the barber colleges each human atom of the whisker line is made the subject upon which the tonsorial freshman, junior or sophomore practices until he is satisfied with the excellence of his "recitation" or the subject cries for mercy. COST OF LIVING COST OF LIVING. Maintaining town house ..... $20,000 Keeping up country place ..... 10,000 Entertaining friends ..... 5,000 Clothes for wife and self ..... 5,000 Maintaining automobiles ..... 2,500 Month at Palm Beach ..... 2,000 Dues at three clubs ..... 1,000 Cost of opera box ..... 500 Total ..... $40,000 taining what he now owns—nothing in the way of purchases was provided for except what any of his associates would regard as an extremely modest estimate for clothes. Mr. Thomas did not itemize what he regards as his necessary expenses, considering the position he wishes to keep up or drop out of the running with the men he has been associating with, but it is not difficult to see how he could spend $50,000 a year and still not be accused of extravagance by hundreds of other men who, like himself, have been spending $150,000 a year and upward. animals are exceptionally beautiful, being much more striking in appearance than the whitest of white horses. Besides they do not recall the old superstition about the red-haired girl. Mrs. Mills has paid a pretty penny for ner newest whim, but it is said they are well worth the outlay. Of course, such equine aristocrats are not to be driven along dusty roads, not to speak of in the mud. They show to advantage only on roads smooth as the proverbial billiard table. Cream-colored horses drew the royal coach in London recently when the king and queen went from Buckingham palace to Westminster for the opening of parliament. They were a feature of the ceremony that attracted all eyes. Napoleon Bonapare and Empress Josephine rode behind similar animals to Norte Dame when they went there to be crowned. All the cream-colored nags used by royalty are known as isabels, possibly because they look as if they had been scoured scrupulously with cartile soap. 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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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. OUR TENTH YEAR BEGINS. As stated in our last issue marks the beginning of our tenth year's work in Kansas. In starting in this, our tenth year's work, we have no big promises to make—and no exaggerating plans to lay out. We possess no superhuman knowledge which would enable us to look into the future and see what the future has in store for us. The only guarantee for the future which we can give is the record which we have made in the past in giving to the people of this community and vicinity a Negro journal published once each week the whole year round for nine years past. We have not selected our seasons, but during political campaigns and when there were no campaigns—in all seasons—the Searchlight has been published. While we do not ask nor do we desire to be made a "crowned hero," yet we do believe that our past record should entitle us to the respect and support of our people. Our efforts have not been selfish, but our main desire has been to make the personnel as well as the mechanism of our paper reflect credit on the race of which we are proudly a member—the grandest race on earth—the Negro race. How well we have succeeded in this end we leave to you to say. In being able at this time to begin our tenth year's work we are frank when we say that it has been no easy task—while our nine year's work have been crowned with success it has been accomplished by trials unknown to the average reader. In this connection we say if the average Negro knew the hardship which a Negro must endure to run a legitimate Negro paper—the year round—every Negro would pay his subscription prompt. We begin our new year—our tenth year—on the same conditions which marked our first issue ten years ago—that is—to use our best endeavor to give the race a Negro journal published once each week—and we sincerely solicit the patronage of all. HAVE YOU REGISTERED? You cannot vote unless you have registered. Women can vote April 7th, just as men and must be registered. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Sens 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. Dr. G. G. Brown and Dr. A. K. Lawrence will soon be located in their cozy offices, 517 N. Main street; new phone 1557. A. L. Case was called to his former home in Missouri on account of the death of his sister. Henry Sherrills, Sr., left Thursday evening for an extended visit to his former home in Tennessee. He expects to be gone several weeks. J. W. Thompson has accepted the position of custodian of the new Murdock-Caldwell building on Douglas avenue. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS For High Grade TEA and COFFEE Inspect our Premiums and you will at once be our cus tomer. Jones-Weigand TEA and COFFEE CO 115 N. Main St The W. T. Vernon club met Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. S. Fauver. Quite an enjoyable time was had. After the transaction of business an elegant three-course luncheon was served. The club then adjourned to meet with Mrs. R. H. Love, 1017 N. Wichita. The B. T. W. club met at the residence of Ms. Lucy Anderson, Thursday, March 19, 1908. Had one of the most enjoyable meetings of the season. After the business transactions twenty minutes were spent in needlework. The members were then invited to the dining-room and served to an elaborate four-course luncheon, consisting of everything the market affords. The club adjourns to meet with Mrs. Rosa Brown, 708 N. Water street. Subject for quotations and table talk is "Woman." Mrs. Willis J. Johnson returned to Oklahoma with her mother to spend a few days visiting. She will be home in the pear future. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, March 22, 1908, 2:30 p. m. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society, program: Congregationaal Singing—"All Hail the power of Jesus' Name." Invocation—Rev. W. H. Tillman. Song—"The Morning Light Is Breaking." Address—"Home Missions"—Miss Lena Porter. Duet—Misses Hammons; Wilson. Reading—Mrs. Fannie Harris. Solo—Mrs. Anna Martin. Paper—Mr. Frank Jones. Duet—"It Must Be Told"—Mesdames Tillman and Debraux. Address—"Foreign Missions"—Mrs. H. F. Frazier. Solo—"Salvary"—Mrs. J. E. Lewis. 3:30 P. M. Missionary Sermon—Rev. J. H. Raimey, Great Bend. Offertory. Benediction. --- The W. T. Vernon club met Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Love. Quite an interesting meeting was held. After the regular routine of business a dainty luncheon was served. The club then adjourned to meet next Thursday with Mrs. L. H. White, 1426 N. Washington avenue. her $4,150.00 purchase cates. We wish for he cess. WOMEN'S CLUB A concise statement BE BACK NEXT WEEK. Miss Mamie Richardson, who was called to Kansas City last week on account of the death of her grandfather, Mr. Ben Richardson, will be in Wichita again next week to resume her duties as music teacher. She requests that all pupils hold themselves in readiness. Mrs. Mollie Cox, who has been much ill, is improving under the care of Dr G. G. Brown. Presiding Elder M. Wooten stopped over in the city Saturday a few hours en route from Pratt to Arkansas City Jas. Balance has purchased 50 feet more ground adjoining his home on N. Mosley on the south. James is a hustler and is sure to make his way. A MEAN PERSON What would you think of a man's "race pride" who will pay every bill except the subscription to his Negro paper? Isn't he a mean fellow? PAID AN ENDOWMENT. At the A. M. E. church last Sunday night, March 15th, Dtr. Mattie Miller, Chief Preceptress of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, paid one hundred dollars to Mr. Henry Sherrills, husband of the late Dtr. Mary Sherrills, being the endowment which was carried on the life of Dtr. Sherrills in the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. In justice to the Knights and Daughters who are always very prompt in paying their claims it should be said that the slight delay in this case was not any fault of the order, but was caused by the relatives being unable to find the policy which was given Dtr. Sherrills at the time she joined the order. Mr. Sherrills thanked the order for the kindness shown through the long illness and recent death of his wife and sad that as he was not a member it was his intention to give the order something in token of his appreciation. DOING FINE. The last quarterly report of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 shows the Tabernacle to be in fine shape in every way. They have a large membership, with no debt of any nature outstanding, and with a good sized bank account still on hand. These daughters are to be complimented on the progress which they are making in the interest of the order. Peace and harmony prevails. The ladies of the G. L. A. Club were entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Estella Patton at the home of Mrs. I. J. Porter. They did not prepare a special program or the usual routine of business transacted, but the day was celebrated in honor of St. Patrick, and was carried out in grand style by the hostess. The dining room was elaborately decorated with festoons of Irish and American flags. The tables were lighted with green candles. The place cards and long green ribbons with tiny white mice attached and with shamrock were beautiful in effect. Shiny serpents and creeping bugs suggestive of Erin were among the decorations, and afforded much merriment. Irish jokes and wit caused the time to pass most pleasantly and lively. A fine three-course luncheon was served. It was highly enjoyed. The guests of the club were Mesdames I. J. Porter, Thos. Glover, A. Adams, E. K. Bowers. They will meet next week with Mrs. J. F. Sandford, 1223 Jackson avenue. Mrs. Thos. Cox has been quite ill during the week. Taylor Reed and R. H. Sims of Topeka were in the city Sunday. James R. Johnston of St. Louis arrived in the city Thursday to spend a few days visiting relatives and friends. James is a former Wichitan, and has a host of friends here who are glad to see him in our city. Dr. G. G. Brown and Dr. A. K. Lawrence are fitting up cosy offices in the Covington building, 517 N. Main, where they will be pleased to see you or answer your call over new phone 1557. Miss Gertrude Pryor was the pleasant guest of Mrs. Lizzie Underwood Friday and spent an enjoyable evening. her $4,150.00 purchase this week indicates. We wish for her continued success. 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 literary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, president; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. THE HOME COOKING CLUB WICHITA, KAN. 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. THE W. T. VERNON CLUB, WICHITA, KAN. Hour of meeting 2:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. B. Hockett, president, Mrs. S. Griggs, secretary. GRAND HIGH PRIESTESS' VISITS. Notice to H. P.'s Rebecca May Tabernacle No. 8, of Coffeyville, Kan., Tuesday afternoon, March 31. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, of Parsons, Kan., Wednesday afternoon, April 1. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, of Parsons, Kan., Thursday afternoon, April 2. Helping Hand Tabernacle No. 4 of Cherryvale, Kan., Friday afternoon, April 3. Yours for Taborian success, DTR. EMMA GAINES, G. H. P. 1170 Fillmore st., Topeka, Kan. The Home Cooking Club met with Mrs. W. H. Jones, 906 N. Water street, as hostess Friday afternoon, March 13 TheThe cooks were Mrs. Sam C. Collins, Mrs. Will H. Jones and Miss Jennie Wheeler. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers on the center piece. The menu was elaborate and was one of the best ever served. The menu was as follows: Chicken, Guacamole, Cream Hot Biscuits. Cheese Waffles. Roasted English Walnuts. Roasted English Wanduts Charlotte Russe, with Chocolate Goo. Hot Coffee. The ladies went away with glad hearts and declaring Mrs. Jones a pleasing hostess. The club will meet next with Mrs. Mattle Durfrey, 811 N. Wichita street, on March 27th. A TRIP TO BOLEY. Rev. J. F. C. Taylor Is Very Much Pleased With the Negro Town. Pleased With the Negro Town. Mr. Editor—Having had occasion to visit the greatest Negro town in the United:States—Boley, Oklahoma—permit me to mention a few of the many very pleasant surprises which greeted me. Boley is a city of about 2,000 inhabitants; is incorprated, has a mayor and other officers, four churches two schools, one business college, one agricultural college, two banks, two cotton gins, one saw mill, and many other business enterprises, all owned and operated by Negroes. The men are all at work. The women are clean, well dressed, and seemingly intelligent, while the children, in their conduct and appearance are parexcellent. Not a sloven looking woman or a ragged child to be seen. The land for several miles in every direction is owned by Negroes. Mr. T. M. Haynes, the founder, deserves great praise for the good work accomplished. Boley offers an excellent opportunity for investment, where you can worship God under your own vine and fig tree, and according to the dictates of your own conscience where none dare molest. Go and see it for yourself. We learn that Lewis Banks of Kingman has shelled and disposed of his corn at 50 cents per bushel. It pays to have corn to sell now days. J. F. C. TAYLOR. Prescriptions Filled with Care ... 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 PLEASES ALL Good It Is White A The Otto Weiss Alfalfa are all guaranteed under Serial No. 13415 and un Register No. 1. 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She solicits your patronage and will be glad to meet you at 630 NORTH WATER ST., Phone 1041 A steel range cheap, 634 N. Water street. SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, : : : KANS. . Nothing succeeds like success, and the efforts of our government to introduce reindeer in Alaska and domesticate them there seem to have been an unqualified success. It is estimated that the number of these animals now in the territory is not less than 15,000. This assures not only a most useful means of transportation, but a valuable food supply. The plan was that of Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson, United States educational agent for the territory, who conceived that the reindeer would be valuable aids to the natives, who often suffered from want of food and lack of adequate means of getting about. The reindeer is a hardy beast, capable of great exertion and of rapid locomotion while drawing or carrying considerable weight, while it will find sustenance where many other creatures would starve, living on the lichens of the rocks when it can get nothing else, and even digging in the snow and ice to get at such fare. It is said that everything about the reindeer, alive or dead, can be turned to useful account, and the big herds which some of the Eskimo now own make them actual plutocrats among their fellows. The Exceptional Case There is a great deal of fruitless search for treasure supposed to have been hidden away, but which seldom is found. Probably there are thousands of people willing to take "tips" and to look for the loot which Captain Kidd and other predaceous individuals of the old piratical days are supposed to have stored away, with microscopic chances of success. Those old freebooters generally managed to get away with all the booty they appropriated, and rarely left anything for their heirs and assigns, to say nothing of acquisitive outsiders. But sometimes, says the Troy (N. Y.) Times, valuable property turns up when it is least expected. A sample instance is the discovery of 13 casks of gold, valued at $750,000, in an old quarry in Podolia, Russia. The belief is expressed that the treasure was concealed centuries ago during some Tartar invasion of that region. At any rate, the incident, recorded in the telegraphic news of this material period, reads like the foundation for a Monte Cristo romance. North Norfolk, England, is the habitat of a curious species of owl that carries a lantern about at night, according to correspondents of the London Times who have been observing the bird. Mr. T. Digby Pigott, for instance, writes that a pair of birds carrying a yellowish light so bright that when first seen it was mistaken for a bicycle lamp by two different men at different places, have been flying about the fields. A bailiff, who had been watching one of the birds, assured Mr. Pigott that after moving about a wheat stack for some time on a dark night, the bird flew across the field and alighted on a tree, and the light it gave out was so strong that the bailiff could distinctly see the outlines of the branches about the bird. Strange as the story is, it seems to be believed by persons who are not easily deceived. In these days no marvel of science or of natural history can safely be declared to be incredible. An Englishman who contemplated a visit to the United States and a trip from New York to San Francisco is quoted in a recent magazine article as asking how many times the coinage changed during the journey. Perhaps some justification for his ignorance exists in the number of different coins in the British empire. The royal mint at London has lately struck nearly 32,000,000 coins of aluminum for circulation in Uganda and the Nigerian protectorates. Each coin is of the value either of one cent or two mills, and is perforated like Chinese coins, so that the natives can string it. The lightness of aluminum and the fact that it is the best non-germ-bearing metal are said to be the reasons for its selection. "Lightly come and lightly go" will be especially true of this new money. Germany is considering a proposition to go into the petroleum business, driving out the Standard Oil concern and monopolizing the field itself. There are dazzling visions of big profits, but before they are realized, says the Troy (N. Y.) Times, there may be a fight to a finish between two mighty powers. Standard Oil is something of an empire itself. The suspicion is gaining ground that the Russian authorities didn't want any of the soldiers who were penned up in Port Arthur ever to have a chance to return home and tell how the ones who had the contracts for furnishing supplies had grafted. A foreign paper says the French are a people who habitually thirst for blood. Fortunately, however, they have learned to quench their thirst with something less expensive and easier to obtain TEN YEARS OF BACKACHE Thousands of Women Suffer in the Same Way. Mrs. Thomas Dunn, 153 Vine St., Columbus, Ohio, says: "For more than ten years I was in misery with backache. The simplest housework completely exhausted me. I had no strength or ambition and suffered headache and dizzy spells. After ten years I was in misery with backache. The simplest housework completely exhausted me. I had no strength or ambition and suffered headache and dizzy spells. 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ONLY SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGCISTS one size only, regular price 50¥ per bottle The Church It Has Failed But It Will Yet Be Great By PROF. CHARLES ZUEBLIN, Sociologist. HE church is not useless; it is going to be greater than ever. But it has failed, as the municipality has failed, to serve the interests of the common life. The church has been too worldly to let religion expand; it has been too unworldly to give people a chance. The church has never been democratic enough to allow the people to voice their sentiments. There has always been dominance of the hierarchy if not of the clergy. The people do not voice their opinions in religious matters, and are not expected to have them. It is also the great weakness of all government that we do not trust the people enough. We are confronted in our American traditions with the difficulty of a national church and the need of a national organization of religion. We keep our religion now for the seventh day, and look upon the clergyman and the politician as different beings. We divorce the separate aspects of life from each other, yet all these special interests are founded, like language itself, on the common life of the people. If we go to the people for our language, why not go to them for the sources of our inspiration? If we went to the people, learned their needs and tried to incorporate them, we should get more efficiency. Might we not appeal to the laity to get a new infusion of blood? The church is trying to get at our workingmen. It doesn't let them voice themselves. Let us open our school houses on Sunday and give them an opportunity of expressing themselves in worship. Then we can afford to tax the private religious houses if people want to go to them. In England they let people talk all sorts of nonsense. It's the best safety valve. Our religious life lacks spontaneity, and moves along conventional channels. The municipality is our best unit. We are going to regenerate our municipal government before we regenerate our national government. We are going to extend the town meetings and multiply the basis of free expression. It will give us the first leverage to the idea that there is one representation in the life of all, and that is the state. or forward into the menacing darkness of the future. She is balanced on the brink of the infinities. A perilous position! But she does not quail. She is brave—a heroine without knowing it. Again, take the case of the suburban family whose growing requirements take their daily toll of the planning brain and unflagging spirit of the mother. They are doomed by force of circumstances to live the "respectable" life of the suburbs—a condition of existence as far removed from the simple life as east from west. The problem of living a comparatively full life on a superlatively empty purse is indeed a difficult one, but must be faced by the women on whom devolves the dire responsibility of keeping up appearances. The children must be dressed, fed, schooled, be entertained and entertain in conformity with the ideas of the exclusive suburb in which they reside. The suburban matron's wardrobe must withstand the fire of criticism. Now to cultivate the fine flower of a suburban life on a poor soil is really heart-breaking work. Nobody's income is ever so ample as it is made to appear. But the wife has learned the secret of perennial opulence. She is the keeper of the keys of social life and death. Does she not serve as a slave at home that she may shine as a queen abroad? Does she not strive and struggle half the day that her husband and children may frolic and frivol half the night? She makes apparent extravagance possible because of her genius for small economics. She saves that others may waste. She plots and plans that husband and children may be free from petty cares. She has to lay out every penny so that it shall appear to return the value of two. In hours snatched from rest she rings the changes on the evanescent garments of children, making new things from old ones. She darns her husband's socks and repairs what other things he may require. She keeps the peace amongst inharmonious relatives, for the children's sakes. In a word, is she not a brave woman? Is she not one of the heroines of the suburbs? I am sure she is. For true it is that unheard of heroines, like unheard melodies, are sweeter than those whose names are on every tongue. The prize may be $100,000, such as some newspaper dream writer recently said exchanged hands at a poker game, or it may be a water bottle or $5, "to buy what you prefer, you know," or just car fare, or "a little house money." It is th. prize men and women play for and not the mere pleasure. If you do not believe this, take the trouble to learn how many card parties have long existed without prizes. Card-playing destroys the art of conversation, discourages sociability, limits the social sphere, turns what should be friendly meetings into money-making chances, sets a bad example, and the inveterate card-player is a useless citizen. T It is also the not trust the people enough ditions with the difficulty of a national organization now for the seventh do the politician as different be from each other, yet all these itself, on the common life of If we go to the people sources of our inspiration? and tried to incorporate the not appeal to the laity to go The church is trying to voice themselves. Let us open an opportunity of expressing to tax the private religious h In England they let pe safety valve. Our religious ventional channels. The mu regenerate our municipal go government. We are going the basis of free expression. that there is one representat Heroism of Darning Socks By ROBERTSON WALLACE. or forward into the menace on the brink of the infiniti quail. She is brave—a hero! Again, take the case of menents take their daily toll on the mother. They are doom-spectable" life of the suburb from the simple life as easterparatively full life on a superb must be faced by the woe of keeping up appearances. be entertained and entertain suburb in which they reside withstand the fire of critic suburban life on a poor soil come is ever so ample as it! But the wife has learned keeper of the keys of social at home that she may shine, struggle half the day that he half the night? She make her genius for small economy plots and plans, that husba free from petty cares. She so that it shall appear to reti hours snatched from rest s the evanescent garments of things from old ones. She and repairs what other thing keeps the peace amongst in the children's sakes. In a woman? Is she not one of burbs? I am sure she is. Of heroines, like unheard m those whose names are on o Card Players Are Gamblers By REV. F. E. HOPKINS, D. D., Chicago. The prize may be $100 recently said exchanged hand tle or $5, "to buy what you p house money." It is th. pri pleasure. If you do not bel card parties have long existed. Card-playing destroys th limits the social sphere, tu money-making chances, sets is a useless citizen. To many women life is such, that to face it, demands more courage than to face death. To live for one's kith and kin is often more heroic than to die for one's country. Not all women's lives are cast in pleasant places. There is the daily toil of the young girl who struggles to earn an honest livelihood, seeing all too little of the joy of life, and sipping all too early of the cup of sorrow and disappointment. Scarcely can she feed or dothe herself as she should be fed and clothed. Her outlook and prospects are limited. From the drab surroundings of the present she may look back to the gray past ing darkness of the future. She is balanced es. A perilous position! But she does not me without knowing it. In the suburban family whose growing require- of the planning brain and unflagging spirit of need by force of circumstances to live the "rebs—a condition of existence as far removed t from west. The problem of living a com- rilitatively empty purse is indeed a difficult one, men on whom devolves the dire responsibility. The children must be dressed, fed, schooled, in conformity with the ideas of the exclusive le. The suburban matron's wardrobe must ism. Now to cultivate the fine flower of a is really heart-breaking work. Nobody's inis made to appear. And the secret of perennial opulence. She is the life and death. Does she not serve as a slave as a queen abroad? Does she not strive and her husband and children may frolic and frivol is apparent extravagance possible because of nies. She saves that others may waste. She and and children may be as to lay out every penny. She is balanced. But she does not growing require sufflagging spirit or to live the "reuse as far removed as living a comed a difficult one dire responsibility used, fed, schooled of the exclusive must wardrobe must fine flower of work. Nobody's in valence. She is the not serve as a slave she not strive and she frolic and frivolous because of may waste. She A. B. Men and women learn to play the piano without wanting to bet every time they sit down to the instrument that they can play faster than someone else. They can learn to dance without wanting to bet they can remain on the floor until everybody else is exhausted. They can go to the theater and enjoy it without gambling that they can remember more lines of the play than the man on the other side of the aisle; but as soon as men and women learn to play cards the amusement loses its interest if there is not a stake. Herein lies the danger and the evil in card-playing. 0,000, such as some newspaper dream writer at a poker game, or it may be a water bot-refer, you know," or just car fare, or "a little men and women play for and not the mereieve this, take the trouble to learn how manyd without prizes. the art of conversation, discourages sociability,orms what should be friendly meetings intoa bad example, and the inveterate card-player Upper dream writer may be a water bot r fare, or "a little and not the man learn how man curages sociability fully meetings int ater ate card-playe PERUNA EDITORIAL NO.2. Dr. Hartman has claimed for many years that Peruna is an EXCELLENT CATARRH REMEDY. Some of the doctor's critics have disputed the doctor's claim as to the efficacy of Peruna. Since the ingredients of Peruna are no longer a secret, what do the medical authorities say concerning the remedies of which Peruna is composed? Take, for instance, the ingredient HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, OR GOLDEN SEAL. The United States Dispensatory says of this herbal remedy, that it is largely employed in the treatment of depraved mucous membranes, chronic rhinitis (nasal catarrh), atonic dyspepsia (catarrh of the stomach), chronic intestinal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice (catarrh of the liver), and in diseased mucous membranes of the pelvic organs. It is also recommended for the treatment of various forms of diseases peculiar to women. Another ingredient of Peruna, CORYDALIS FORMOSA, is classed in the United States Dispensatory as a tonic. CEDRON SEEDS is another ingredient of Peruna, an excellent drug that has been very largely overlooked by the medical profession for the past fifty years. THE SEEDS ARE TO BE FOUND IN VERY FEW DRUG STORES. The United States Dispensatory says of the action of cedron that it is used as a bitter tonic and in the treatment of dysentery, and in intermittent diseases as a SUBSTITUTE FOR QUININE. OIL OF COPAIBA, another ingredient of Peruna, is classed by the United States Dispensatory as a mild stimulant and diuretic. It acts on the stomach and intestinal tract. It acts as a stimulant on the genito-urinary membranes (catarrh of the mucous surfaces of the mouth), follicular pharyngitis (catarrh of the pharynx), chronic coryza (catarrh of the head). This writer classes hydrastis as a stomachic tonic, useful in atonic dyspepsia (chronic gastric catarrh), catarrh of the duodenum, catarrh of the gall duct, catarrh of the intestines, catarrh of the kidneys (chronic Bright's disease), catarrh of the bladder, and catarrh of other pelvic organs. BARTHOLOW REGARDS COPAIBA as an excellent remedy for chronic catarrh of the bladder, chronic bronchitis (catarrh of the bronchial tubes). BARTHOLOW STATES THAT CUBEB, an ingredient of Peruna, promotes the appetite and digestion, increases the circulation of the blood. Useful in chronic nasal catarrh, follicular pharyngitis (catarrh of the pharynx), increasing the tonicity of the mucous membranes of the throat. It also relieves hoarseness. Useful in atonic dyspepsia (catarrh of the stomach), and in chronic catarrh of the colon and rectum, catarrh of the bladder, prostatorrhea, and chronic bronchial affections. MILLSPAUGH, MEDICINAL PLANTS, one of the most authoritative works on medicinal herbs in the English language, in commenting upon COLLINSONIA CANADENSIS, says that it acts on the pneumogastric and vaso motor nerves. It increases the secretions of the mucous membranes in general. In the mountains of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Carolina, collinsonia canadensis is considered a panacea for many disorders, including headache, colic, cramp, dropsy and indigestion. DR. SCUDDER regards it highly as a remedy in chronic diseases of the lungs, heart disease and asthma. These citations ought to be sufficient to show to any candid mind that Peuna is a catarrh remedy. Surely, such herbal remedies, that command the enthusiastic confidence of the highest authorities obtainable, brought together in proper combination, ought to make a catarrh remedy of the highest efficacy. This is our claim, and we are able to substantiate this claim by ample quotations from the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES IN THE WORLD. NO MORE MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BLISTER THE SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. Capsicum-Vaseline. EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLANT TAKEN DIRECTLY IN VASELINE DON'T WAIT TILL THE PAIN COMES—KEEP A TUBE HANDY A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN—PRICE 15c. IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES MADE OF PURE TIN—AT ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of the article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve Head- ache and Sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter- irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for children. Once used no family will be without it. Many people say "it is the best of all your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. Send your address and we will mail our Vaseline Booklet describing our preparations which will interest you. 17 State St. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. New York City USED THE WORLD OVER TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY. Our Peruna Tablet Is Peruna With Fluid Removed. (catarrh of the mucous surfaces of the mouth of the pharynx), chronic coryza (catarrh of hydrastis as a stomachic tonic, useful in catarrh), catarrh of the duodenum, catarrh intestines, catarrh of the kidneys (chronic bladder, and catarrh of other pelvic organs. EARTHOLOW REGARDS COPIABAL catarrh of the stomach, chronic bronchitis (catarrh of the stomach, chronic bronchitis) EARTHOLOW STATES THAT CUBE motes the appetite and digestion, increases ful in chronic nasal catarrh, follicular phasic increasing the tonicity of the mucous menies hoarseness. Useful in inatomic dyspepsie chronic catarrh of the colon and rectum, catarrh and chronic bronchial affections. MILLSPAUGH, MEDICINAL PLANT works on medicinal herbs in the English COLLINSONIA CANADENSIS, says that vaso motor nerves. It increases the secretion general. In the mountains of Virginia, Collinsonia canadensis is considered a pan headache, colic, cramp, dropsy and indigestion highly as a remedy in chronic diseases of the. These citations ought to be sufficient to runa is a catarrh remedy. Surely, such enthusiasmiastic confidence of the highest author in proper combination, ought to make a catarrh. This is our claim, and we are able to quotations from the HIGHEST MEDICAL. NO MORE MUSTARD PLANT THE SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL Capsicum-Vaselii EXTRACT OF THE CATARPEPER PLANT THAT DIRECTLY IN VASELI DON'T WAIT TIL COMES-KEEP A T A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS READY COAL, LANDMARK, OR FURRE DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECEPTION. A substitute for and superior to mustard oil blister the most delicate skin. The pain-all article are wonderful. It will stop the tooth ache and Sciatica. We recommend it as the irritant known, also as an external remedy and all Rheumatism, Neuralgic and Coyote we claim for it, and it will be found to be in children. Once used no family will be with the best of all your preparations." Accept the same carries our label, as otherwise it is. Send your address and we will mail our preparations which we 17 State St. CHESEBROUGH Leisure to Burn. "My dear," asked the overworked business manager of his wife, as he tried to write a check for her, answer the telephone, receipt the expressman, and give instructions to a floor-walker, at one and the same time: "My dear, in that 'Great Beyond,' do you suppose any of the elegant leisure, of which the preacher tells us, will fall to my lot?" "Sure, John," answered his wife, sweetly, "you will doubtless have leisure to burn."——Illustrated Sunday Magazine. Artful Scheme. Mrs. Knicker—That little Jones boy has such beautiful table manners. Mrs. Bocker—Yes, his mother always feeds him at home before he is invited out. WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE. From October to May, Colds are the most frequent cause of Headache, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes cause. E.W.Grove on boy 5c Many things lawful are not expedient—Latin. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE. Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. Chenerosidy is a fine trait, so I guess a easy guy is a trait mark. You always get full value in Lewis Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. A beauty sleep is likely as nod to be mit de mout open. There is Only One "Bromo Q" That is Laxative Bron USED THE WORLD OVER TO CUR Always remember the full name. Look for this signature on every box. 250. Useful in chronic cystitis, chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and some chronic diseases of the liver and kidneys. These opinions as to the ingredients of Peruna are held by all writers on the subject, including Bartholow and Scudder. OF HYDRASTIS, BARTHOLOW SAYS it is applicable to stomatitis mouth), follicular pharyngitis (catarrh orr of the head). This writer classes in atonic dyspepsia (chronic gastric catarrh of the gall duct, catarrh of the tonic Bright's disease), catarrh of the gans. EA as an excellent remedy for chronic itis (catarrh of the bronchial tubes). UBEB, an ingredient of Peruna, pro- ses the circulation of the blood. Use- pharyngitis (catarrh of the pharynx), membranes of the throat. It also re- pepsia (catarrh of the stomach), and in catarrh of the bladder, prostorhea. ANTS, one of the most authoritative english language, in commenting upon that it acts on the pneumomastric and secretions of the mucous membranes in Kentucky, Tennessee and Carolina, Japanese for many disorders, including digestion. DR. SCUDDER regards it of the lungs, to any disease and asthma. It治 the lungs, to any disease and asthma. It治 herbal remedies, that command the authorities obtainable, brought together catarrh remedy of the highest efficacy to substantiate this claim by ample SAL AUTHORITIES IN THE WORLD. LASTERS TO BLISTER EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. Baseline. CAYENNE TAKEN Baseline. CILL THE PAIN A TUBE HANDY READY CURE FOR PAIN—PRICE 15c. PURE TIN—AT ALL DRUGGISTS AND OPT OF 15c. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. 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Ask your dealer, if he does not have Alabastine write for beautiful color cards free to ALABASTINE CO. NEW YORK CITY - GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS ELECTROTYPES In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by WESTERN NEWSEPAPER UNION, Kansas City, Missouri If filleted with) Thompson's Eye Water W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 12, 1908. Quinine" omo Quinine GURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Look 250. E. H. Grove Absence of Mind. Exhausted by the labor of carrying Me furniture out of the building, the man whose dwelling was ablaze from eellar to garret mechanically rolled a elgaroot and turned to one of the fire- men. “Have you got a match?” he panted. “A match?” growled the fireman. “If you want to light that thing go ‘and touch it to your house!” Lemon, Chocolate and Custard Pies. It docs not require an experienced cook to make good pies from “OUR-PIE.” Just the proper proportions of all ingrediencs are inthe package ready for Immediate See. "At grocers, 10 cents por package. Order sa few packuses to-dty. “but up By D-zerta Food Co., Rochester, N. ¥." Nothing {s more amiable than true modesty, and nothing 1s more con- temptible than the false. The one guards virtue, the other betrays it— Fenelon. ONLY ONT “BROMO QUININE” ras fe LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Loge for Be ltostare of ee We CLONE, Used the World (rer Cures Cold in Guo bay. ie. Grapes are squeezed six times in making champagne, yielding wine of @ifferent qualities. Gi) DDS eu es a ASN) A Sit 2 coe NOB FOR IE eS 0 Neate noi BOE bah id AM R375 G vara } 5 | Positively cured by CARTERS these Little Pills. PTH, (saitentins A PILLS, (2 “Sore Be a Frastetnthesfouth, Cowt- eae |i tae SMALL PILL. 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Ninth Street, Bansas City, Missouri, LOW ONE-WAY RATES From Wissouri River Terminals (KANSAS CITY TO COUNCIL BLUFFS, INCLUSIVé) 7 EVERY DAY March { to April 20, 1908 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and many other California points. To Everett, Bellingham, Vancouver and Victoria, via Spokane. $30 To Portlandand Astoria. To Tacoma and Seattle, via Spokane. To Ashtand, Roseburg, Eugene, Albany and Salem, including So. Pac. branch lines in Oregon. To Spokane and inter- mediate O. R. & N. points. VIA Union Pacific For full information inquire of ‘4.G KAILL,A.G.°.A. or 901 Walnut 8t. E. L. LOMAX, G.P.A, RANGASCITY. MO. OMAHA, NEB. HOW TO KNOW PURE PAINT. A Way In Which It May Be Identifies Before Using. After a building has been painted long enough for a weather test, it is easy to tell if the paint used was made ot pure White Lead or not. But such belated knowledge comes like locking the barn after the colt is stolen. |. What one wants is a test that will ‘tell the quality of the paint before it and the labor of putting it on are paid for. Nature has provided a way in which genuine White Lead may be positive ly distinguished from adulterated or fake White Lead before you spend a cent on your painting. Pure White Lead is made from me tallic lead, and, under intense heat, such as is produced by a blow-pipe, pure White Lead will resolveitself back into metallic lead. If, however, it ts not genuine White Lead, or if it con tains the slightest trace of adultera tion, the change will not take place. Therefore the “blow-pipe” test is an absolute and final one. ‘The National Lead Company ere urging everyone interested in painting to make this test of paint before using it, and they: guarantee that the pure White Lead sold under thelr “Duteh Boy Painter” trade-mark will always prove absolutely pure under the “blow. pipe” or any other test. To make it easy for you to perform the experi ment they will send you free upon re. quest @ blow-pipe and everything nec- essdry for you to make the test, to gether with a valuable booklet’ on paint. Address, National Lead Com pany, Woodbridge Building, New York City. “SINNER” CAN COME AGAIN, Thief's Visit Resulted in Nice Margin of Profit to Farmer, * It there are any more chicken thieves like the one who entered his hennery three weeks ago, Thomas In- graham of Park Mills, N. Y., will glad- ly furnish a chart of the grounds and guarantee to tie up the dog. A few mornings ago Mr. Ingraham entered the hennery, and to his amazement found a dozen fowls in place of the ones that he had missed after the visit of the thief, He also found hang: ing to a nail in the building a scrawl which said: “Mister Farmer, I was wicked when I stole them chicks of you, but wringed their necks when I hooked 'em from the roost, so could not put ‘em back. Am awful sorry I done it, and will prove what I say by bringing you other chickens which 1 never stole, Them I took were com- mon chicks, these are blooded. Never will I steal any more. Sinner.” With such a conscience, the sinner’s resolu. tion is evidence of good business judg: ment, for Mr. Ingraham says the fowls he received are worth at least twice as much as the ones whose necks were “wringed” when they were “hooked.” Spa ee en tee ae ee | ee a Oy i) |Z 1 tah. | bak” Miia 4 © | + — See i u& > Aaa | TB Kl He ‘ eal i 11" Sao a! Ol ee y ye ee 8 A a es Gi Vig = a Sod si & The Parson (during a lecture to Tommy on the evils of smoking)— ten dgson well ierionet" ‘Tommy—I don’t spell it at all. ‘The Parson—What did you go to school for? Tommy—Because I had to. MUSIC STUDENTS Should Have Steady Nerves, ‘The nervous system of the musician 4s often very sensitive and any habit like coffee drinking may so upset the nerves as to make regular and neces. sary daily practise next to impossible “I practise from seven to eight hours a day and study Harmony two hours,” writes a Mich. music student. “Last September 1 was so nervous I could only practise a few minutes at a time, and mother said 1 would have to drop my music for a year. “This was terribly discouraging as I couldn't bear the thought of losing a whole year of study. Becoming con- vinced that my nervousness was caused largely by coffee, and seeing Postum so highly spoken cf, I de cided I would test it for a while. “Mother followed the directions carefully and I thought I had never tasted such a delicious drink. We drank Postum every morning instead of coffee, and by November I felt more like myself than for years, and was ready to resume my music. “I now practise as usual, do my studying and when my day's work {s finished I am not any more nervous than when I began. “I cannot too highly recommend Postum to musicians who practise half aday. My father is a physician and recommends Postum to his patients. ‘Words cannot express my appreciation for this most valuable health bever- age, and experience has proven its superiority over all others.” “There's a Reason.” Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read “The Road to Wellville,” in pkgs. CLIMATE IS IDEAL GREAT WEALTH ACQUIRED IN GROWING GRAIN. Writing from Saskatoon, Saskatche- wan, Canada, W. H. Ellwanger, who was formerly a resident of Green Mountain, Iowa, says: “The climate in summer is ideal for growing grain. Long, clear days of sunshine, no bad storms. We never need to guard against cyclones; I never saw a better climate in my life. We made more money during the season of 1906 than any previous five years in central lowa—one of the best districts in the state.” But Mr. Ellwanger was a resi- dent of the town, and it might be more interesting to read what a farmer has to say about Western Canada. From hundreds of letters all filled with words of praise, recounting success in Western Canada there has been one selected, It is as follows: Paynton, Sask., Canada, Dee, 10th, 1907. To Whom This May Concern: I moved to this address February 3, 1907, from Montgomery, lowa, and took a homestead 35 miles north of Paynion, It was cold when I moved here but it did not stay cold long; it broke up the 8th of February, and was not so cold after that but the spring was late on account of the heavy snow fall, but in spite of the late spring I saw better grain than I ever saw in ‘the states, raised this year. I helped ‘a man finish sowing oats the 4th of July and they made fair cats. In a good year oats will go 100 bushels to ‘the acre and wheat 25 to 50; all root crops do well here. Isaw turnips weigh 7 and 8 pounds. I raised potatoes this year that measured 11% inches fone way and 181 the other in cfr- /cumference, This is a fine stock coun- ‘try; hay in abundance, good water, plenty of fuel, free and plenty of building materlal—the government ‘gives us timber to saw into lumber ‘and we can get it sawed for about $5.00 per thousand. All small .fruit grows wild here, then there are ducks, geese, grouse, pheasants, deer, moose, elk and fish in abundance, I was over to Turtle Lake yesterday where there is lots of fishing being done this, win- ter. I saw about a carload of white fish in one pile. I gave 25 cents for 86 pounds of fish. What do you think of that, Brother Yankee? I think this is a fine place both to make money and to live, There was an old man up here visiting his brother-in-law. Now this man owns land close to Des Moines, Iowa, and is in good circum- stances, but he took a homestead and says he will be contented if he can only put in the rest of his days in Canada. He would get up in the morn- and look out of the door and say: “Well, who wouldn't live in Canada?” Now I have been in 13 different states in the United States, and I never saw the chance that there is here for a man that has a little muscle and a little brains. Three cheers for Cana- da! (Signed.) W. A. SPICE.” This fs the temperature through November, I took it myself so I know it is right, in the shade: fiaciiiig “ake Morning 44 ‘Morntng te ane Bite PAS CEE ute Lan a 16° 2835 2 36 40 7 12 20 3 26 87 13 1229 4 20 34 19 2033 [B37 36 20 12 24 6 20 38 2 418 «(27 7 2 30 2 15 28 8 28 34 23015 (7 9 7 16 4 18 (22 1 2 18 2% 8 20 A ets 26 3288 2 28 20 27 «2016 ds at 28 08 «(14 “oo «(18 2 18 20 1520 81 30 18 «27 And He Knew. Little Sister—What is the difference between a felt slipper and any other kind? Little Brother (speaking from ex- perience) —A felt slipper is felt less than a slipper that isn’t felt. See? Something New Under the Sun. A daly in Tinos sent use a year ago for our remarkable collection of vegetable and flower seeds and sold $37.70 ‘worth therefrom, or made 314%. ‘That's new, ‘Just cend this notice with Ie and re- ceive the most original seed and plant Tpke. “Quick Quick” Carrot........$ 10 1 pkg. Earhest hive Cabbage........ 10 1 pkg. Earliest Emerald Cucumber.. 15 1 pkg. La Crosse Market Lettuce... .15 i pkg. Early Dinner Onion.......... 10 1 pkg. Strawberry Muskmelons..c0l 15 Lpkg. Thirteen Day Radish...0200. 210. 1,000" kernels gloriously “beautiful flower setd.....<..cis-eeseeseeresse 1S Total .....cnserveeersereereeeeees 81.00 Above is’silfisient” seed “to” grow 35. bu. of rarest vegetables and thousands of bril- Tiant flowers and all ix mailed to you TOSTPAID FOR 126, or if you send l6c, we will add a packege of Berliner Earliest Cauliflower. Joho Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. K. & W. Hen Was Above Reproach. Lodger—This egg is stale, Landlady—Impossible, sir. Why, 1 would stake my existence on that hen. —Fliegende Blatter. $100 Reward, $100. “The readers of this paper wil be pleated to tenrn phetoea'ahtt tesa why Sees une Catarra. 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His Cholee, ‘A country clergyman on his round of visits interviewed a youngster as to his acquaintance with Bible sto ries. “My lad,” he said, “you have, of course, heard of the parables?” “Yes, sir,” shyly answered the boy, whose mother had inducted him in sacred history. ‘Yes, sir.” “Good!” said the clergyman. “Now which of them do you like the best of all?” ‘The boy squirmed, but at last, heeding his mother's frowns, he re plied. “I guess I like that one where somebody loafs and fishes.” LUMBAGO This fs really Rheumatism of the Muscles of the Loins and is character- ized by a severe, at times, agonizing pain in the small of the back, allow- ing the sufferer scarcely a moment's rest, while the ailment is at its worst. It can come from cold, exposure to draft, from getting wet feet or wear- ing wet or damp clothing. It causes acute suffering, and if allowed to be- come chronic it may permanently dis- able the sufferer. The way to secure quickest relief is to redden the skin over the painful part by rubbing #ith a flesh brush or piece of flannel rag, and then apply ST. JACOBS OIL by gentle friction with the hand, * Safe Place. “It states here that bulldog shoes are in fashion again,” remarked Mr. Stubb as he perused the “latest styles for men” column. “That so?” laughed Mrs. Stubb in- eredulously. “Why—er—where does a buldog carry his shoes?” “Don't you know, Maria?” “No, John.” “Why, in his grip, of course.” “Brown's Bronchial Troches” have a direct influence on the throat, relieving Coughs, Hoarseness and Throat troubles. Free from opiates. To refuse to yield to others when reason or a special cause require it is, a mark of pride and stiffuess——Thom- as a Kempis. 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EMERSON SAID "If a man write a book, preach a better sermon or make a better mouse-trap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door" The "path" to our door proves that Peerless Princess Flour Is the Best. At all Grocers. We also keep in stock Bran, Shorts and Corn Chop. Market your grain and buy or exchange for Flour or Feed at our Mill Howard Mills Co. Mills Co. Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach of all. Send your order to-day 329 East Center Ross, and Mrs. Washington are visitors of John Wilson Tent No. We hope they will call again. Mrs. W. L. Jones of 1240 Barnett avenue, entertained the Adelpha Art Club last Wednesday, March 11th. Ben Richardson of 2400 Alice ave nue departed this lif eMarch 13th and --- N. HAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier United States Denository Boston - W. E. Tucker, W. E. Jett, B. L. Haines, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Nafuger, E. H. Middlesauff, E. Z. Smith. General Banking Business Tranacted W C117 N SAS Johnston's Restaurant 339 N. Main St. Meals 20c and 25c Cigars, Tobacco, Lunch Fish Game and Oysters in Season Your Trade Wanted KANSAS CITY, KAN. Cashan Floyd, Jennie Floyd, Mrs. Gountt and M. Washington were visitors of Fair West Tabernacle No. 63. Mrs. S. Henderson, Mrs. M. Robinson, Mrs. Ross, and Mrs. Washington were visitors of John Wilson Tent No. 8. We hope they will call again. Mrs. W. J. THE WIGH TA SEARCHLIGHT A Smoke Talk At Home With green wood in the stove or fire place isn't what its cracked up to be We have lots of nice dry Wood cut in 16 inch and 2-foot lengths. Also plenty of GOOD COAL always on hand.. BOTH PHONE: 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. J33 TO 347 WEST DOUGLAS Please Your Wife If you want to please your wife you must buy "Wichita's Best" Flour A skYourGrocer For It Have No Other PEONISCH BROS, Agents 622 N. Main St., Phone 530 We also handle Feed and Coal 638 North Water Street All kinds of Fancy and Staple Groceries ..... We will appreciate YOUR TRADE At 638 North Water St the funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Sunday, March 15th. He leaves a brother, Lin Richardson of Topeka, Kan., a sister, Emma McKinzey of Oak, a daughter Maggie Smith of St. Louis, two sons, Rev. J. R. and Bennie Richardson, both of Kansas City, Kan, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Our loss is heaven's gain. Pat Richardson of Vicksburg, a brother of Mrs. W. L. Jones of 1240 Barnett, attended the funeral services of his uncle, Ben Richardson, who died March 13th. White Rose Tent No. 4 lost a member and was buried March 11th. Mrs. W. L. Jones of 1240 Barnet avenue gave a family reunion in honor of her oldest uncle of Topeka, Kan. and her oldest brother of Vicksburg Miss. Golden Tabernacle No. 2 met Saturday, March 14. Every member present enjoyed the meeting. The tabernacle is doing nicely. Golden Eagle Tent is preparing to give a grand concert. Dtr. Gordon, who was on the sick list, was able to be out and meet her Tabernacle Saturday. Dtr. Parker is reported better, as is Dtr. Ida Williams and Dtr. Jane Newton. Dtr. Ida Stoval is reported on the sick list. Rev. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Bassett, is conducting a series of revivals with success. Rev. J. W. Gordon, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is conducting Wright's Grocery IOLA. KAN. Western U. The leading e stitute for Negro A faculty of eighteen thou from the leading Ins MAGNIFICENT Steam Heated and DEPART Theological, Classical, No cal, State Industrial, embr tecture, Carpentry, Mecha Book-binding, Tailorlng, making, Millinery, Cooking, Thorough discipline careful supervision Fine Military Bar For full particulars write Prof. Shelter Of Western QUINDA Residence Phone No. 15 Western University A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Book-binding, Tailorling, Business Courses, Dress making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. Thorough discipline, Christian influence careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 Seed R Choice Red River Minnesota Bliss's Triumphs and Burbanks very soon. We have a large stock Red Texas R We have nothing but new stock pect to close them out within price. See them before buying. Seed Potatoes Choice Red River Minnesota stock, Early Ohios, Early Rose, Bliss's Triumphs and Burbanks. Seed Potatoes should be planted very soon. We have a large stock NOW, and prices are right. Red Texas Rust Proof Oats We have nothing but new stock, shipped from the south. We expect to close them out within two weeks and can make a close price. See them before buying. All varieties; selected new stock Onion Sets are going fast. Sw mato Seed, Egg-plant and Cult beds now. We have special earl It Pays. All varieties; selected new stock, best adapted to this territory. Onion Sets are going fast. Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage Seed, Tomato Seed, Egg-plant and Culiflower should be planted in hotbeds now. We have special early varieties. Plant Good Seeds; It Pays. We have in stock Fine and Coa feet high, at right prices. Incubators a We are gaents and sell at fa Mandy Lee, Lindsey, Hatch-a complete stock of Chicken Feed, Lice Killer will kill the lice o stock and guarantee cure. Call Central F We have in stock Fine and Coarse-mesh Netting, from one to six feet high, at right prices. Incubators and Brooders We are gaents and sell at factory prices. Cypher's Reliable, Mandy Lee, Lindsey, Hatch-all and Old Trusty. We carry a complete stock of Chicken Feed, Stock Food and Remedies. Lee's Lice Killer will kill the lice on your chickens. We have it in stock and guarantee cure. Call or send for catalog. Central Feed and Seed Co. 223 North Main St., a revival. --- a revival. Rev. H. Shepherd, pastor of the First A. M. E. church of Iola, went to Leavenworth to visit his family this week. He found his family well. Dr. J. J. McKeever, the Fort Scott colored dentist, spends several days in Iola each week, doing all kinds of dental work. OTTTAWA (KAN.) NEWS. A Card of Thanks. Prof. Shelton French ACTING PRESIDENT Seed Potatoes River Minnesota stock, Early Ohlos, Hamps and Burbanks. Seed Potatoes should We have a large stock NOW, and prices are Texas Rust Proof thing but new stock, shipped from the south them out within two weeks and can make them before buying. Bulk Garden Seed s; selected new stock, best adapted to this are going fast. Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage Egg-plant and Culiflower should be plant We have special early varieties. Plant G Poultry Netting Poultry Netting stock Fine and Coarse-mesh Netting, from at right prices. Crubators and Brooders Items and sell at factory prices. Cypher, Lindsey, Hatch-all and Old Trusty. We stock of Chicken Feed, Stock Food and Remedies will kill the lice on your chickens. We guarantee cure. Call or send for catalog. Central Feed and Seed A Main St., Bottle --- --- Yes Sir. We have it or anything in the Sporting Goods line. Bicycle Repairing a Specialty. Wichita Bicycle & Sporting Goods Company Phone 545 230 N. Main st. Potatoes stock, Early Ohios, Early Rose, s. Seed Potatoes should be planted stock NOW, and prices are right. Rust Proof Oats k, shipped from the south. We ex- t two weeks and can make a close g. ock, best adapted to this territory. Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage Seed, Toilflower should be planted in hot- early varieties. Plant Good Seeds; and Brooders factory prices. Cypher's Reliable, all and Old Trusty. We carry a d, Stock Food and Remedies. Lee's on your chickens. We have it in all or send for catalog. eed nd Seed Co. We wish to thank our many friends st for their kindness and assistance dur- ing the illness and recent death of our k. brother, the late Johnnie Wilson. We wish to thank all for the beautiful tt floral offering. Mr. and Mrs. E. Clayborn, Retta Wilson, Jesse Wilson. Rebecca Ann Tabernacle is progress- ing nicely. There are no Dtrs. on the sick list. The Lord is blessing us. Both Phones The meeting was a success that has been going on at the Third Baptist church. There were a number of souls saved. Rev. Burdette was in charge of the meeting. Rev. Bates preached in the afternoon. OMAHA. NEB. Golden Seal Tabernacle is getting along nicely and looking forward to the election of officers in April. Mt. Moriah Tabernacle is progressing nicely. Bruce Tent is progressing fine. The Knights of Tabor are progressing fine. They will have election of officers the second Monday night in April. Mrs. W. L. Sellers' father died last week, Mr. Peoples of Kingfisher, Okla. The Zion Baptist church had baptizing last Sunday, there being sixteen baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Bingaman, D. D. Rev. G. W. Wright of the Mt. Moriah Baptist church will have baptizing Sunday, March 22d, after the morning services. The Lincoln Club will give a reception to guests of honor, Rev. E. A. Arlington, Wilson, Ph. B., D. D., of Kansas City, Kan., in the lecture room of the Zion Baptist church. An elaborate menu will be served by the Mission Circle of the church. NEWTON, KAN. Lee Frame is able to be out again. Mrs. Winchester of La Junta, Colo., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Chas. Paige of New York City has been visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. Alva Turner is reported quite ill. Mrs. Wm. Slaughter is reported quite ill. Miss Bettle Norvell of this city and H. Neeley of Wichita were married Tuesday evening, March 10th. All wish them much joy. Mrs. Cora Hillman is reported some better. Mrs. Geo. Johnson is able to be out again. The ladies of the N. U. G. Club met at the residence of Mrs. A. L. Ford Monday, March 9th. Visitors were Mrs. S. Green, Mrs. John Winchester of La Junta, Colo., Mrs. El Mason, Mrs. M. Ridley. A lovely four course lunch-eon was served. Their next meeting will be with Mrs. Will Slaughter on East Eleventh street. Miss Addie Garrett, a well-known young lady of this city, died at her home, 510 West Sixth street, Sunday evening, after being sick only five days. The funeral services were held at the Second Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Rossiter and baby returned home Saturday after a few days' visit in Valley Center. Miss Callie Anderson, L. L. Shaw and T. V. Brown spent Sunday in Valley Center, being the guests of Miss Cora Stevenson. Irwin Lyde of Los Angeles, Cal., was in the city a few hours Wednesday on his way to Wichita. His friends in this city were very glad to see him back and to see him looking so well. Mrs. Wm. Webb is reported ill. Look out, or the wedding bells will be ringing in Newton again soon. GREAT BEND, KAN. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cushenberry died March 12, 1908, and was buried Sunday, March 15, 1908, Rev. J. H. Rainey officiating. Mrs. West Roberts of South Bend was a visitor Sunday and attended services at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Summers' sister of El Reno, Okla., is here visiting. Miss Lottie Lewis visited with Miss Elsa Riley, Saturday. Sixteen were added to the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. The Queen Esther Circle will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Levi Calmore. Rev. Miss Scott will leave Wednesday after holding a successful revival meeting here. Rev. Sims of Sterling assisted Rev. Alexander in his meeting a few days, returning to Sterling Saturday morning. There will be baptizing at Larned the fifth Sunday in March. Mrs. Josephine Straghn, field missionary of the Foreign Missionary Board of the National Baptist Convention, en route from Denver, Colo., stopped off here Friday and left Saturday morning for Winfield, Kan. Mrs. Straghn was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Rainey while in the city. Mrs. West Roberts was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Sellers Sunday. Alex Jones was a visitor from Larned Saturday. Napoleon Robertson was a visitor from the south side Friday and Saturday. The B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church will render a program the first Sunday in April. Mrs. Green Brown is reported on the sick list. We hope she will speedily recover. Mrs. Mary White is reported ill at her home on Murphy street. INTERESTED SPECTATORS! MEANING MOLLYCODDLE. YAS IST? SACRE! HI SAY! GOL DARM! CHINA COMMERCE Kessler 37 LINN ROWLIC 44 JAPAN'S BURDEN NATIONALIZED RAILROADS ARE PROVING A TREMENDOUS FINANCIAL PROBLEM. With 66 Per Cent of Appropriations Given to Finance Army and Navy But Little is Left for Railroad Improvements. Tokyo, Mar. 16.—The government of Japan, finding that the self-imposed burden of nationalized railroads is likely to prove too heavy, is now engaged in consideration of tentative projects for relieving itself and at the same time serving the double purpose of building up the industries of the country, providing additional exports for its subsidized steamship lines, and increasing its own income by the revenue derivable from increased production. To the layman nothing presents so difficult a problem at the present time as that of high finance in Japan. The tremendous outlay on army and navy has been and still continues to be the point on which statesmen, politicians and financiers are quarreling. With 66 per cent of its appropriations given to the three divisions, finance, army and navy, necessarily but little is left for the so much needed improvement of the railroads, and in the present conditions of the country the $400,000,000 that must be paid to the old, railroad companies for the purpose will strain the ingenuity of the financiers who have undertaken the re-organization. It is in this connection that financiers, engineers and railroad men from foreign countries have been in conference for the last mouth and more with certain leading men in Japan. It is understood that the proposition now finding favor is that the railroads of Japan should be leased for a period of years to private company or syndicate which will take from the shoulders of the Japanese government the financial burden and responsibility it has undertaken in this connection; which will pay to the government a certain percentage of profits and undertake improvements and extensions under a given schedule. The influence that has undoubtedly prompted Japan to at least take into consideration this question of the future conduct of the railroads is stated to be the fact that, in view of the financial necessities of the coming 12 months, financiers believed that a foreign loan was inevitable and that the foreign markets were sounded. It then developed that Europe and America regarded the naval and military policies of Japan, which it has thought indicated an expectation of trouble, as fatal to Japan's credit as a borrower of large amounts in the foreign field. In other words, Japan has been told that money will not be forthcoming for the building up of an army and navy beyond such standard as it is reasonable to expect Japan to maintain, said that the financial world would prefer to see Japan really and in earnest developing her resources for the betterment of her people than taxing those people for an army and navy which, rightly or wrongly, are said to be destined for aggression sooner or later. The reply of the Japanese government to this seems to have been that the financial program of the future contemplated a very large reduction of expenditures on the army and navy. But those who were in a position to lend money apparently rejoined that they would prefer a guarantee as to the expenditure of the money loaned, and added that in common with so many people in Japan, they thought the nationalization of the railroads quite as great a mistake as too rapid and ambitious plans for army and navy. PAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ORGANIZED TO EXECUTE SUGGESTIONS OF RIO CONFERENCE. A Part of Secretary Root's Plans to Bring Closer Countries of Western Hemisphere. Washington, Mar. 18.—Responding to the invitation of Secretary Root, the organization of what is regarded as a strong committee was formed Tuesday to execute so far as possible the suggestions of the last Pan-American conference, which was held at Rio last year. The committee is known as the Pan-American committee of the United States. W. I. Buchan, of Buffalo, was made chairman; Andrew Carnegie, vice chairman; John Barrett, director of the bureau of American republics, secretary. An executive committee of five was authorized, of which Prof. L. S. Rowe, of the University of Pennsylvania, is to be chairman. Sub-committees are to be appointed by the chairman and another meeting held within a month that the work to be done may be discussed more in detail. The meeting took place in the diplomatic room of the state department, its feature was an address by Secretary Root, who reviewed the work of the Rio conference, which he attended, calling attention to the necessary steps to be taken in the propaganda adopted to bring closer the countries of the western hemisphere. While there are many things to be done by the committee, which is to work in conjunction with similar committees from each of the governments participating, it is believed that specific recommendations regarding such matters as require the approval of congress can be made to the last session of the present congress. Hauled Down American Flag. Hauled Down American Flag. Galveston, Tex., Mar. 18.—When Captain Moore of the British steamship Howthhead of Belfast, Ireland, here for a cargo, dressed ship Tuesday in honor of St. Patrick, he put the green emblem above the stars and stripes. This violation of the United States law that requires Old Glory always to be at the top when displayed in a United States port, was promptly called to the commander's attention by a government inspector, but he bluffy refused to comply with the law. Not until he received a formal demand from the United States collector of customs of this port, accompanied by an order for the revenue cutter to stand ready and a threat made to call the gunboat into service unless the order of the flags was reversed, did the Irish skipper yield and then only to haul down the American flag and leave the green one up. A Victory for Labor Pickets. Jefferson City, Mo., Mar. 18.—The supreme court Tuesday decided that city ordinances prohibiting persons from lounging or loafing on street corners are unconstitutional. The case came from St. Louis where Jacob Gloner was fined for standing on a street corner doing picket duty during a strike in 1905. The supreme court ordered the defendant released, holding that the city had no right to pass an ordinance prohibiting persons from standing on streets and not obstructing traffic or interfering with other persons or with business. Mining and Stock Exchange Quots. Chicago, Mar. 17—Members of the Chicago Mining and Stock Exchange Monday decided to cease business and divide the funds remaining in the treasury, pro rata among the members. The directors will meet Tuesday to determine the exact date on which the exchange is to be closed. No Special Message. Washington, Mar. 18.—The report that the president is about to send a special message to congress urging upon its attention certain matters of necessary legislation recommended by the civic federation meets with a positive denial at the White House. NEWS OF THE LABOR WORLD Peoria, Ill.—Asserting that the agreement presented by the Illinois mine operators is such that they cannot afford to vote it favorably without incurring the displeasure of their brethren in the east, President Walker of the Illinois District United Mine Workers of America made an impassioned plea to the operators during a joint session, requesting them to withdraw the state agreement till an interstate conference is held. In reply the joint convention voted down each clause of the proposed agreement as it was presented. Cincinnati.-The general reductions which have been made in the operating forces of the Pennsylvania, the Louisville & Nashville and other railroad systems of the central states have led, it developed, to a complaint being filed with United States Commissioner of Labor Neill. The complaints come from labor leaders of this and other cities, and include an official announcement of a threatened cut of ten percent. in the wages of both the Louisville & Nashville and the Cincinnati Southern systems, against which a strenuous protest is filed. Lansing, Mich.—According to the twenty-third annual report of the Michigan bureau of labor and industrial statistics, published last year, in 2,718 establishments the value of the products was $227,071,551 and the total expenses were $182,699,803, leaving net earnings of $44,371,748, as compared with $43,005,503 paid out in wages. This represents an increase in wages over the statistics of 1900 much out of proportion to the increase in net earnings. Chicago.—Recelvers of the Chicago Great Western railroad have served notice on the organized employees that a change must be made in existing wage schedules. Engineers, firemen, trainmen and conductors have determined to stand together and resist any wage reduction, and as the road is under the jurisdiction of the United States court, serious complications are likely to arise. Topeka, Kan.—The general manager of the Santa Fe announced that 486 new operators will be required on the system, gulf lines excepted, to comply with the provisions of the federal nine-hour law in effect March 4. About 60 are required on the eastern grand division. The officials do not know whether they will be able to get the requisite number of men or not. Wheeling, W. Va.—Nearly $5,000 has been raised by popular subscription among workingmen for the proposed monument to the late Augustus Pollack of this city, which will cost about $10,000. Augustus Pollack was probably the largest stogle manufacturer in the world, and made liberal bequests to the Stogle Makers' National League. Boston.—At a meeting of cotton manufacturers in this city it was officially decided that a continuance of curtailed production in the cotton mills of New England is absolutely necessary. Practically all the cotton mills of New England are now running on but 75 per cent. of their usual time. Pittsburg, Pa.—Sixteen unemployed Pittsburgers, having families, left here for Monroe, La., where they will be given a farm, home, tools and seed and an opportunity to buy the land they cultivate. The same inducements are being offered to 40 other families. Their transportation is paid. Grantham, Eng.—A cabinetmaker, George Murr, who has just died here at the age of 78 years, was employed by the same firm for 67 years and was never known to be late for work. He not only worked in the same shop, but actually at the same bench. New York.—That no general wage reduction is contemplated is the answer of railroad officials and other large employers of labor to the letter of President Roosevelt demanding an inquiry into conditions. St. Louis.—The Missouri Pacific railway shops at Sedalia employing 800 men, and the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway shops at Little Rock, Ark., with a force of 1,200 men, have started up. Reading, Pa.—The local plant of the American Iron and Steel company resumed after a two months' idleness. It employs nearly 1,000 hands. The company reports an improvement in the iron trade. New Orleans.—Mayor Behrman has requested that publicity be given to a denial of recent reports that several thousand workmen are wanted immediately in New Orleans for building construction. Topeka, Kan.-It is announced here that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company has ordered a reduction of 18 per cent. in the mechanical department all over the system. About 200 men were discharged in the Topeka shops. Reductions were made in other Kansas shops. Washington, Pa.-The rolling mill of the Tyler Tube and Pipe company here resumed operations, furnishing employment to 250 men. The opening of the mines of the Pittsburg and Eastern Coal company also gave employment to over 1,000 miners who have idle several months. Baltimore, Md.—A bill has been introduced in the legislature which provides that eight hours shall constitute a day's work for all laborers, or mechanics, that may be employed by or on behalf of the mayor or city council of Baltimore, except in cases of extraordinary emergency. Not less than the current rates of per diem wages in the locality where the work is performed shall be paid to laborers and mechanics so employed, and persons employed by contractors on contracts within the city of Baltimore on any public work shall be deemed to be employed by or on behalf of the mayor and city council of Baltimore. London, Eng.—For the last 20 years there has existed a conciliation board in connection with the shipbuilding industry on the Wear (England), which has settled by arbitration or otherwise all disputes between the employers and the shipwrights, joiners, drillers and painters, without strikes or stoppages of work. The employers have given three months' notice of withdrawal, as the wages are raised above the level of those paid on the Tyne and Tees, while the hours are less, and under such conditions they cannot compete with builders in other centers. Peoria, Ill.-The decision of the Buffalo & Susquehanna railroad to cut the wages of engine men ten per cent. will be met with a demand for a ten per cent. increase, according to Grand Master John J. Hannahan, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. "Locomotive firemen," the grand master said, "are worth as much to-day as they were a year ago and the brotherhood will present a solid front to secure the enforcement of the present wage schedule." New York.-The New York branch of the Printers' League of America, which has an arbitration agreement with the Pressmen's and Pressfeeders' union, by which there will be no strikes or lockouts, and all questions, including the question of wages, will be adjusted by arbitration, announced that it is negotiating with the International Typographical union with the object of making a similar agreement with the union printers. Washington.-The department of labor is having printed a report covering 25 years, showing that there were 36,757 strikes and 1,546 lockouts in the United States from 1881 to 1905, inclusive, a total of 38,303 labor disturbances, involving 199,945 establishments. There were 6,728,048 strikers and 716,231 employees locked out, making a total of 7,444,279 wage earners affected. Chicago.—In 1901 the Cigarmakers' International had a membership of 35,000 and about 450 unions. At the adjournment of that convention the general fund of the organization showed a deficit, and this was the case for two successive years. The membership now approximates 70,000 and there are 1,000 unions. There is also in the bank to the credit of the union $100,000. Sheffield, Eng.—At a recent meeting of the Federation Trades Council the chairman stated that he became more and more impressed that if Sheffield had no overtime it would have no unemployed. A resolution was passed in favor of asking the distress committee to open a labor bureau, and it was further decided to collect unemployed statistics from the various trades. Omaha, Neb. — Superintendent Brooks of the Missouri Pacific railroad said that, while that road was not seeking to evade the new nine-hour telegraph law, the Missouri Pacific would close the telegraph offices in 12 Nebraska towns, but would retain the operators as station agents. In this way the road will keep the stations open, but will not maintain telegraph offices and will not be forced to employ any extra men. London, Eng.—Blast furnace men in the north of England have had to submit to a reduction in wages as the result of a recent meeting of the conciation board. The iron trade has developed a strong tendency of late toward a lessening output. Chicago.—In 1906 Chicago skyscrapers took their heaviest toll of life in all the city's history. Out of a total membership of 1,358 men in the Bridge and Structural Iron Worker's union, 136 lost their lives or were totally or partially disabled. Salt Lake City.—The local shops of the Denver & Rio Grande railway, which closed on February 14 for an indefinite period, reopened, giving employment to more than 350 men. Topeka, Kan.—Orders have been issued suspending work on the line known as the Panhandle, being reconstructed from Mulvane, Kan., to the west line of the Panhandle, in Texas. Millions of dollars already had been spent in this reconstruction work to make a low grade freight line to the Pacific coast. Wheeling, W. Va.-The Belmont and Benwood plants of the Wheeling Steel and Iron company, the Whitaker mill, and four mills of the Aetna Standard works of Martin's Ferry, O., resumed work. The resumption affects 2,000 men. 333 Official Knights& Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave., Parsons, Kan. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kaa. Miss Jennie Alexander, G. Q. M., 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kansas 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. City, Utah. TENTS. Queen Mother. 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, Atchison, Kan., 2-4 Fri. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Lillie Shobe, 336 N. Santa Fe, Sallina, 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 W-llace, 446 Ark., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Martha James, 313 W. 11th, 14 Mrs. Martha James, 313 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. Barbec, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2208 N. 30th, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. S. Montague, 403 Kickapoo, Leavenworth, Kan. 22 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. Stupey Mont OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. District Grand Lodge, No. 17, Kansas. G. U. O. O. F. GRAND OFFICERS 1907-8. Thos. Glover, District Grand Mast. 704 N. Market St., Wichita, Kan. Chas. A. Finney, Deputy Grand Mast ter Cherokee, Kan. P. H. Bassett, District Grand Sec tary, Chetopa, Kan. W. W. Shobe, District Grand Treasurer 336 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kan. H. Kindell, District Grand Director, P. Scott, Kan. 33 Mrs. J. L. Cobb, Bx. 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattle Miller, 335 W. 15th, Wlchita, Kan., 1-8 Thur. (A) 27 Mrs. Matilda Waters, 1300 N. 6th, Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 28 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 29 Mrs. Hulaa Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 32 Mrs. Ada King, 808 Vermont, Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 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, Lincoln, 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, Weir City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 2 J. G. Burdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 4 A. M. Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 908 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kan., Fridays. 8 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 10 Jao H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 12 C. Swan, 1058 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kan., 1-3-4 Tkur. 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. 29 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. 60 W. Osteen, 1214 Lane, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. 72 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th, Lincoln, Neb. A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FIRE PROBLEM BROOK, PROP. N. Main St. Phone --- S L A R H L I S T TABERNACLES. TEMPLES. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. TENTS. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth, St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, R. Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Lizzie Weaver, 122 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 4 Laura Washington, 914 Walks, Kansas City, Kan., 1-2 Sat. Ner 5 Lottie Hill, 517 N. Main, Wichita Kan., 1-3 Thr. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Ida Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Mary Brown, 325 Miss., Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchison Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Saffa Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 29 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman Flata Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, 2103 Grand, Parramon Kan., 1-13. Sat (A) Leavenworth, Kan., 3 Sat. Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrence (A) Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) Jannie McAdoo, 1318 N. Madison, Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) Cynthia Henderson, 312 Washington, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle will next meet in Atchison, Kansas, on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1908. NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Test is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once W. N. MILLER, Edton. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. District Grand Lodge No. 17 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, 102 E. Douglas P.O. 67 Restaurant 839 North Main Street Meals 15c to 25cts. Hot or Cold Lunch —At All Hours— ICE CREAM SODA POP always on lcd SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25c. ♦ CUSTOM GKINDING ♦