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Tickets Now On Sale S. B. KERNAN ANNOUNCES. Mr. S. B. Kernan has announced his candidacy for re-nomination for the office of county commissioner for a second term. Mr. Kernan has filled the office of commissioner during the present term with entire satisfaction and has made an excellent record. He is entitled to his second term. In the discharge of his official duty as commissioner he has been fair, honest and mistaking and is the right kind of man to vote for on Aug. 4th at the primary. A vote for Mr. Kernan is THE A. M. E. GENERAL CONFER ENCE CLOSES ITS SESSION. Five Bishops Are Ordained. Norfolk, Va.—Fully 350 people witnessed the ordination of Edward Willerson Lampton, of Greenville, Miss.; Henry Blanton Parks, of Kansas City, Mo.; Joseph Simeon Flipper, of Atlanta, Ga.; John Albert Johnson, of Philadelphia, and William H. Heard, of Atlanta, Ga., to the Episcopacy in the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church today. Bishop Henry McNeal Turner presided. Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, of Atlanta, preached the ordination sermon. Rev W. A. Lewis was elected secretary of the Connectional Preachers' Aid Association, with headquarters in Memphis, Tenn. The closing session will take place Thursday night. Tonight Rev. H. D. Barksdale, of St. Louis, presiding elder, delivered a mastery address. Booker T. Washington addressed the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at the stepping rink. Fully 5,000 people were present. He urged race unity as the means of developing the Negro and securing for him his rights. The election of general officers resulted in Rev. J. H. Collett, of Philadelphia being selected business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern; H. T. Johnson, editor of the Christian Recorder; John H. Hurst, of Baltimore, financial secretary; B. F. Watson, of Philadelphia, secretary of Church Extension Society; H. T. Keating, of Waco, Tex., editor of the A. M. E. Church Review; John R. Hawkins, of Kittrell, N. C., commissioner of education; G. W. Alen, of Girard, Ala., editor of the Southern Christian Recorder; Ira T. Bryant, of Selma, Ala., an employee of the Government Printing Office, secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union; Rev. W. W. Beckett, secretary missions—Globe-Democrat The following editorial appearde in The Denver Republican, May 24th. THE EFFECT 1 History is inclined to repeat itself in election matters. In the house of representatives the blood of the South has been stirred because the administration forces are harking back in the "force bill" and threatening its restoration in milder form. Mr. Bonynge has had his long sought for amendment to the federal election laws providing for federal recognition of congressional elections inserted in the campaign publicity bill and "state rights" men see danger ahead. Retaliation from Republicans is threatened on the Southern states that refuse to permit the Negroes to vote, and Mr. Sharp Williams and his cohorts are going to wade in blood to the bridle bits before they permit the Negro to control or congress to reduce their representation in the house. The whole business is crude and is another evidence of the extreme conservatism of the nation as evidenced in the congressional laws. If congress is going to supervise campaign contributions to elections would it be not well for congress to take recognition of the fact that elections are costly to candidates and that it might be good for the nation as a whole to bear the necessary expenses? If the nation took such a plunge the states might follow suit and there would be good reason for state and federal authorities taking steps to limit the individual candidate's bills. If the priciple of representation according to the vote is to prevail then there must be evolutionary work done in the South; and the states which fear the colored vote would, in chosing between two evils, prefer to get along with a few congressmen less rather than have white domination interfered with. The temperance wave which has affected the South to such an extent of late may clarify the race question. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1908. Another matter, which outside of congress, however, that ought to have some consideration at this time, is representation in the national conventions. These gatherings are not representative of the parties and they cannot be under existing rules. State conventions are made up according to party vote; national conventions according to congressional representation. The "solid South" has an equal representation in a Republican national convention with what it has in a Democratic convention and the Republican states of the North have the same representation in a Republican convention with that accorded them in a Democratic convention. But, "whate'er is best administered is best." The Republicans are going to have Taft and the Democrats are going to have Bryan and the same result would have been reached had there been a very narrow rim from the South in one convention and a Bryan black map in the otehr. ITEMS FROM ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Wesley Johnson, of Oklahoma, has purchased a four room brick house and four lots on Sixth street. He will make his home in Arkansas City in the future. The second annual Religious Congress, under the auspices of Second Baptist Church held a very profitable Baptist Church held a very profitable session which began May 19 and ended May 24. The meeting was well attended and many prominent persons were present, among whom were: Miss Mamie A. Richardson, the noted pianist of Wichita, and Mrs. D. Grinsted, the excellent vocalist, also of the "Peerless Princess," who greatly augmented the brilliant array of the splendid talent of this city. Despite the inclement weather. Sunday afternoon and evening (May 24) the program was excellent and captivating. It was indeed a musical, literary and financial feast. A large and appreciative audience was enraptured. Colored and white orators lent their aid and their orations were inspiring and replete. Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Copeland displayed great talent in the preparation of such an excellent program. The members and friends of the Church are to be congratulated for the part they took in making the Congress a success. It is the consensus of opinion that this Religious Congress should be given annually. OPPOSED TO LOCAL PROGRESS. Journalals That Help to Concentrate Business in Large Cities. There are thousands of so-called agricultural papers published in the United States, all of more or less merit. Yet few are all that they should be. There is an inconsistency about them that invites careful study. While they are supposed to represent the best interests of the great class of workers whom they gain support from in the way of subscriptions, the majority of them apparently work against the progress of farming communities by becoming the mediums, a part of the machinery, which draws from country towns the support which they should have. It is to be regretted that many of these so-called agricultural papers are merely published for the purpose of circulating the advertisements of concerns which seek to secure trade from residents of farming districts to the (Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) Pemberton leaned forward and smiled slightly. The play was from a book he liked, and the acting was good. Suddenly he was jerked back from stageland to reality by something light falling into his lap. Looking down impatiently, he found it to be a programme. In one corner he could barely make out several pencil characters. "Will you marry me?" was what Pemberton read. For some time they looked at each other—Pemberton and the girl—their elbows touching on the common arm betwixt their seats. Her expression went further than mere paleness of cheeks and distended eyes. It told a story of tense, drawn nerves; and determination wrought up to an unnatural pitch. A faint color crept into Pemberton's face. His look was amazed. Slowly, almost hesitatingly, he drew a watch from his vest pocket and opened the back. It contained a photograph—a laughing, vivacious face. He studied it carefully. Undoubtedly it was the face of the girl next to him. In his surprise at discovering the original of the photograph, he had forgotten the programme and its question. He scribbled just below where she had written. "Please tell me who you are. Why do you ask such a strange question?" was what he wrote. He passed the programme and the pencil to the girl. She took them with tense feverishness and, bending forward so that he could no longer catch sight of her face, read hurriedly. He glimpsed a faint color rising in her cheeks. With hardly pause for thought she wrote a reply. "I can't tell you who I am or why I ask you such a thing. I am in difficulty, and this is the only way out. I can't give any explanations now. Please don't ask me any questions; just write yes or no." Pemberton read the few lines twice, and looked at the girl. With a quick, decided movement, he straightened his shoulders and wrote one word on the program, making it heavy and distinct. "Yes," was what the girl read. After staring for several moments at the program, she turned a quick glance at Pemberton. It was frightened, appealing; and reminded him of a white kitten that mewed up to him one day as he was hurrying alpng a crowded street. Resting the program in her lap, the girl wrote feverishly: "Please keep this in mind; I can't speak to you until after the marriage." She handed the program to Pemberton, and rose, he following her example, and they made their way to the lobby. The girl's manner had totally changed. The forced determination that had animated her was entirely gone, and by her helpless, appealing look she left everything to Pemberton. He promptly took matters into his own hands. "We must go to the registrar first, of course," he said, "and we can be—er—that is have the ceremony performed there." The girl nodded her head. "I'll call a cab." In a few minutes a grim, dingy building hove in sight. It was the courthouse. Pemberton tossed the driver a dollar, and they mounted the long flight of stone steps. The door seemed hardly to have opened and admitted them, when it closed upon their backs; and they found themselves again in the gloomy hall—man and wife. The girl fumbled in her belt and VIOLINIST HAD HIS REVENGE Prince de Sagan, talking about music with one of the French correspondents in New York, mentioned the violinist Ysaye. "The plump, pale Ysaye," he said, "with his lock that hangs down over his face to his chin, is very, very proud. "A millionaire bootmaker invited Ysaye to dine with him last year in Nice. "I'll call a cab." drew out a watch. It was 15 minutes to four. "I must be at the office of Haskin & Morris by four," she said, looking anxiously at Pemberton. "I can explain then." It was the first time he had heard her voice—his wife's voice—and he noted with a thrill of pleasure how soft and rich it was. "They're in the Century building," he replied. "We can get there easily in ten minutes." Without further words they left the building. Their course carried them through the crowded part of the city. It seemed that their heels were dragged back by weights, while the minutes had stolen mercury wings. Pemberton clicked his watch to triumphantly. "Five minutes to spare," he announced. The girl's expression became animated, and she looked up with a bright light in her eyes. Pemberton took her arm; and they started across the street, keeping a wary eye out for vehicles. They had got as far as the car track, when an automobile loomed up from behind a big truck, and bore down upon them. It was coming at an unusual rate. They were almost at the crossing when the girl slipped and fell. It was an exigency that required active self-possession. Grasping the girl around the waist, Pemberton half pushed, half threw her out of the way of danger. The next instant something pounded into his ribs, and he felt himself hurled through the air. Then everything became black. Pemberton's next sensation was of pleasing numbness. He woke from his half conscious state to find himself swathed in bandages; the girl's hand resting on his forehead. As his eyes opened, her hand stole away and she uttered an exclamation of pleasure. "You are not hurt?" he inquired, anxiously. "No, thanks to you." "Were you in time?" "Yes, I got there just on the hour," the girl replied. "I couldn't leave until I saw that you would be taken care of, but by running I reached the office just at four." He saw with pleasure how her expression had changed; how her cheeks were a healthy red, and her eyes were no longer frightened and appealing. "What happened?" he asked. "You were thrown some distance," the girl replied, "and the shock made you unconscious. All night you lay in a stupor, talking deliciously at times, and I," she looked at him with a hesitating smile, "I was frightened." "To-day is?" "It happened yesterday. It's just eight o'clock now." "But surely you haven't been sitting up all night?" Pemberton inquired monastratively. "Yes, of course I have," she replied. They grew quiet, and for several moments neither spoke. The girl's eyes sank to the floor, and she began to toy with the edge of her sleeve. The girl hesitated a moment. "A will, was at the bottom of all," she said. "A rich uncle died a year ago in the west and bequeathed everything to me; almost half a million dollars. But there was the stipulation in the will that not one cent was to be turned over to me until I had married; and unless I married within a year's time from the day and hour of my uncle's death, I was to be disinherited and the fortune divided among three nephews. It didn't matter whom I married—anyone would do. There was only one stipulation: I must marry someone I had never seen before. and to whom I had never spoken until after the marriage. My uncle took this way of punishing me because years ago I re- "After dinner the millionaire brought out a violin and asked Ysaye to play. The musician bit his lip, but, taking the instrument, he played several beautiful morceaux. "Afterwards, in Paris, Ysaye invited the millionaire to dinner in his turn. There was a distinguished company present. After dinner, as they were all at coffee in the salon, a servant brought the host a pair of old boots. fused to attend a school he picked out. Before that I was quite his favorite, but he was very eccentric, and my refusal stirred up the liveliest ill-feeling in him. "By leaving the kind of will he did, he thought that I would be unable to carry out its stipulations; and that through a whole year I would suffer the torture of having a fortune almost within my grasp, yet still just beyond it. My year's privilege of remaining single ended yesterday at four o'clock. Unless I had been to the office of Haskin & Morris, his executors, by that time, with the word that I had carried out the requirements of his will to the letter, all my claims to his fortune were to cease. "I had no intention of trying to win the horrible fortune until noon yesterday, when there were only four hours left. Things suddenly changed, and I had to have money. My brother—he speculated, you see; and he lost, and used his employer's money. He didn't mean to do anything wrong, he was carried away by his enthusiasm, but unless the money was put back yesterday he'd be found out and disgraced, sent to jail." The girl's sentences had begun to grow jerky towards the last; and she broke off abruptly, tears gathering in her eyes. Pemberton looked at her, his expression sympathetic and tender. "I had a watch in my vest pocket," he said after a pause. "Will you get it for me?" Surprised, the girl did as he requested. "Open the back, please," he said, when she returned. The girl pried off the thin gold covering and saw beneath it the photograph. She looked with surprise at Pemberton. "Why, it's of me." "I happened on it two years ago by an old lamp post at a corner," he said. "I have tried ever since to find you, but I never succeeded until yesterday. The picture—I—you see—I fell in love with it." The girl looked at the floor, her cheeks flaming; Pemberton stared straight ahead. "You are very brave," he said, softly. The girl looked up from the floor. For a moment her expression was uncertain, then she leaned over and kissed him. We got a necho at our house since we moved beside the hill When there's a path goes through the field, and in the evening when it's still And I go out and holler, why—away, way on—there seems to be Somebody waltin' for a chance to say what I say back to me. He always waits till I call first, and answers with a lonesome sound; I guess it doesn't make him glad to think a little boy's around. My papa says a necho's just your own voice that keeps soundin' still—I bet you, though, they're some one there that hides himself beyond the hill. He never seems to holler back except when it is nearly night; I s'pose he has to work somewhere until the sun sinks out of sight; and then and then and One time when I had runned away, because they'd punished me, you know, I heard my papa callin' me—and it was nearly dark—and so It called me, too—away out there, and the hill. And—and then I didn't leave them, and the necho's over yonder still. --S. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald. Women's Need of Slumber. A woman needs seven hours' sleep for the building up of her system. Then she needs two hours' more for the recuperation of her body, and an extra two hours will restore her complexion and take the wrinkles out of her face. The woman who wants to derive the fullest benefit from her sleep will compose her mind before sinking off into slumber. A glass of warm milk taken before retiring is often helpful and insures one a pleasant night's rest. "Ysaye took the boots and handed them gravely to his millionaire guest. "But what am I to do with these?" the guest demanded, holding the boots awkwardly in his lap beside his cup. "Ysaye smiled vindictively and flung his long lock behind his ear. "In Nice,' he said, 'you asked me after dinner to play for you. Now I ask you to mend these boots for me. Each to his trade, you know." e — wm, - . . gam Ak, NOL Sr eRe ram Watered 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. @ne Year (By Mail)........+0.4.-$2.00 Bix Months (By Mail)............ 5 ‘Phree Months (By Mail).......... 60 Advertising Rates “fade Known on Avptication, vote. AU ma.ters addressed to fhe Searenughs for publication must oe signed oy the party or yartles writing. sl matters for publication must each this office not later than Weé- RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 4st. All subscriptions must be paid ty advance. Agents take notice. 4nd. 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We Give All a Fair Warning to Pay What They Owe and Save Beinn Exoceed, ‘We take this means to give all our subscribers in Wichita and elsewhere @ fair warning that under the new United States law which went into effect January 1, 1908, WE ARE FOR- BIDDEN to carry the name of any person on our subscription list and send them our paper through the mail who owes us for one year's subscrip- tion or more. It is not our desire to be harsh or unreasonable with any- one— but WE MUST COMPY with the law. So we have made arrange- ments with a National Newspaper Collecting Agency, and after giving all who are in arrears ample time to Pay what they owe we will give their mame 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 wit] “sand pay what you owe—If not, take you. medicine. I¢ 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 ANNIVERSARY Will Be Observed At Garfield Hall On Monday Night, June 15th Having successfully completed ten years of continuous publication of a newspaper in Kansas, The Searchlight will on Monday night, June 15, cele- brate the event with a grand program and a splendid time at Garfield hall at wwhich every one has a cordial in- vitation to attend. Every effort will be made to make this occasion one long to be remembered. Before se- lecting June 15 as our date we made diligent inquiry in order that our date selected would not come in conflict ‘with any other date to the end that all may have an opportunit y to come to Barfield hall and have a splendid time, ‘Ten years is a long, long time, and we feel that our record entitles us to expect all our people to be out on Mon- day night, June 15, and help us cele- brate. Our ten years record deserves credit—“give credit to whom credit is due” is all we ask—and this done we are satisfied that Garfield hall will be crowded. In making this our tenth celebra- tion an event of muh note we solicit the aid and advice of our friends and plainly state that any sugestions which an one may have that will tend to make the oceasion grander we will gladly receive and give careful con- | sideration. Do not hessitate or be in any way backward, if you have any suggestion let us know what they are—our aim is to make our tenth anniversary on June 15 the grandest ever witnessed any- where and your suggestion may be the right one. é Tickets Now Ready | Our advance tickets are now ready for sale and we will appreciate any ef- fort any lady or gent may make in assisting us in selling them You can itickets for sale by calling at The Searchlight office, 634 N. Water, or seeing the editor. Will you help us to make this a notable event—we believe you will. OFFICIAL CALL. Negro Press Meeting May 10ta., 1908. ‘To the Press: Pursuant to the Regular Appoint- ment under the Provisions of the Con- stitution, ©. ‘The Western Negro Press Association of the United States of America is hereby called to convene at Des Moines, Towa, in its twelfth annual session, June 10th and 11th, 1908. Proprietors, Editors, Managers and Correspondents west o fthe Mississippi river are eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be present. i We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity and the friends of the Newspapers in general throughout the country to meet with us ‘at Des moines to consider those ques- ‘tions so vital to the welfare of the race jn dhe Unued flaws ok Ais, “We also extend and expect all ministers and college prfessors, business men and professional men and women to Join u's in this meeting. | Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent land thoughtful membera of the race and the press with the aid and assist- ance of the clergy, must undoubtedly take the le ad. : : W. H. Duncan, President, Porter S, Simpson, Recording Sec’y. _ Address Hon, John L. Thompson, ‘Des Moines, Ia., concerning hotel ac- enmasttena: POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. REPUBLICAN. JUDGE OF CITY COURT. I am candidate for nomination by a Republican primary for the second term for the office of Judge of the City Court. James L. Dyer. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself as a can- Gidate for the office of sheriff of Sedgwick county, subject to the de- cision of the Republican voters of the county. ‘This I have consented to upon the request of many friends in city and county. W. L. Appling. For County Surveyor. Iam a candidate for nomination by a Republican primary: for the second term for the office of County Surveyor. JOHN K. BROWN. FOR CLERK CITY COURT. | Iam a candidate for the nomination for Clerk off the City Court, subject | to the decision of the Republican pri- maries, Aug. 4, 1908. J. B, FISHBACK. For County Attorney I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of county attorney on the Republican ticket to be voted for at the primary election, to be held on August 4th, 1908, A. J. ADAMS. For Judge of the City Court Tam a candidate for judge of the city court, subject to the Republican pri- mary to be held on August 4, 1908. HOYT ANDREWS. For Probate Judge I will be a candidate at the primary to be held August 4, 1908, for nomina- tion on the Republican ticket for the office of probate judge. W. T. BUCKNER. FOR COMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for nomination for the office of County Commisisoner for a second term, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries Aug. 4th, 1908. S. B. KERNAN. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for representative from the Seventy-first’ legislative district, sub- ject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary to be heid on August 4, 1908, TRE WICHITA SMARCHLIANY a nn LOCA WOMEN’S CLUB D iC. LS A concise statement among the colored wor THE BOOKER WASHI —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— WICHITA, Tae Send your news antes and etl ocr asca in acedle, happenings to 601 Worth Malo Stree, | oo work, Speciat ie ates ae typewriting. Meets IF IT EVER HAPPENED ee sche YOU'LL FIND IT IN £ ‘i is dent; Miss Sallle Raw! THE SEARCHLIGHT. Beier ne WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? 7-—_e-__— a ere THE HOME COOt For home cooking go to Whitted’s WACHED SY i Engaged in the culin Restaurant, 513 N. Main street. gressive ideas in fancy a ing. Meets 2nd and 4th Semen a noons of each month. ‘Watch for the date of our tenth an-| Jones, President; Miss J niversary celebration. It will be given| Secretary. soon. Toor: THE W. T. VERNC MUST BE REGISTERED. WICHITA, K Our people must bear in mind that| Hour of meeting 2:30 | they must be registered before they|in needle, charity and can vote at the primary to be held |Meets every Thursday a August 4th. B. Hockett, president, } ALL THINGS ARE WELL, 'That ends well—so pay your subscrip- tion to the Searchlight and get _ good night's sleep. Dr. Brown, 517 N. Main Street. ‘We are NOW PREPARED to give your JOB WORK prompt attention. TELL YOUR FRIENDS About our Tenth Anniversary Exer- ag 15, and be there yourself. | BOOST FOR WICHITA. | ‘The B. T. W. met on Thursday af- jtemoon with Mrs. Fred Martin, After ‘the general routine business they adjourned. A special call meeting will’ be held on next Tuesday evening at 7 o'elcock. All members are requested to be present as special business is to be tranacted. Meeting to be held at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Glover. Rev. J. H. Van Lew is spending this week in the city. BABY GIRL. Born, to Mr, and Mrs, W. L. Herman, a fine baby girl, Tuesday, June 2nd. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. Johnston's restaurant, 339 N. Main, gives good wholesome meals, luneh at all hours, : GRAND OPENING. It is estimated that fully 300 people were present Thursday night at the opening of the new Covington soda fountain. It was an opening long to be remembered. Music was furnished by Demson’s Juvenile band. Mr. A. Covington received many complements for the splendid soda fountain which he has opened to the public. Mrs, Lou Robinson is reported still very sick. Use Union, Pacific Tea Co.'s Goods, sold by Rev. H. I. Jones. JOINT SESSION. A joint session of Wichita Tabernacle No. 11, Mt, Hope Tabernacle No. 3 and Mt. Neba Temple No. 7, has been called for Tuesday night, June 9th, to make arrangements for the annual sermon. All Knights and Daughters are requested to be present. McBRIDE—GREEN. Just as June, the happy month for lovers, made its appearance and as the birds gazed down upon the swift fly- ing grey clouds, the chime of wedding bells began to peal forth as fondly as. if “Old Sol” were driving in his golden ethereal chariot telling the smiling groom and bride that ‘ae was only cast- ing back to them a smile to bless their future patah of life. At 4 o'clock Monday, June Ist, Mr. Asbury McBride and Miss Ella Green made their way to the home of Rev. H. I. Jones, 518 N. Water, where they were made one, and after receiving the elder's blessing they departed to the | home of Mr. anid Mrs. H. Branson, eor- ner Pine and Wichita, where they will SOG See a i aati dash 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 4:80 p. m, Engaged in needle, charity and lt- erary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every ‘Thursday afternoon. Mrs, Thos. Glover, presi dent; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. THE HOME COOKING CLUB, WICHITA, KAN. Engaged in the culinary art, Pro- gressive Ideas in fancy and home cook- ing. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday after- noons 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. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. DEMOCRATIC. Clerk District Court. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for renomination for Clerk of the District Court, subject to decision of Democratic primaries August 4th, 1908. RAY L. TAYLOR. For County Attorney. County Attorney W. A. Ayers is a candidate for renomination for the of- fice of County Attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic prima- ries August 4th, 1908. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for the nomination for Probate Judge, subject to the decision of the Democratic primaries, Aug. 4, 1908, 0. D. KIRK. be at home to their friends for a while. | Mr. McBride has been a resident of this city for many years, Mrs. Me- Bride had not been in the city so long but had made many friends, Mrs. C. W. Giles i& reported very ill at her hothe 617 N. Water Street. GRAND INSTALLATION. Mt. Olove Court ..0. 9 will give an entertainment at Garfield Hall on Thursday night, June 1th, at which the officers of the Grand Court will be installed. There will also be a splendid drill, Refreshments will be served. All are cordially invited to attend. Remeber the Tenth Anniversary ex- ercises of the Wichita Searchligat at Garfield Hall on Monday night, June 15th. Be present. BAND DID WELL. _ We were taken by surprise Thurs- day night to hear the splendid mustc which was rendered by the Wichita Colored Band. We had no thought shat the boys were doing so well. They are a credit to Wichita and should be en- ‘couraged because they fill a long-felt want in the city. The band is composed of Wichita boys, except a few, and much credit should be given Mr. Wm. Demson who we are informed organ- ized the band and has worked hard to bring it up to its present degree of ex- cellence. Keep it up, boys. Stick to- gether. Taborian Temple No. 11 held a splendid meeting Thursday night. The Temple is gradually coming to the ‘front. AUGUSTUS-HILL. Last Tuesday evening, June 2nd, Rev. H. I, Jones was again called from his daily vocation to pronounce his blessings upon two happy lovers. At 7p. m, the intruders knocked at the door of Rev. Jones's residence at 518 N. Water. There standing in the* rays of the evening lamp stood Mr. Benton Charles Augustus who took the hand of Miss Ella Hill and both deciared their intent to tread through life as one. In a few minutes the happy couple bid the parson and his kind wife good- night. ‘Mr, Augustus is recently from Otta- wa and since his arrival in the city has shown himself to be an industrious young man. The bride is a native of North Carolina. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Olden for the present. | Grand Master C. H, Milton Collins, of Kansas City, will make ‘his annual visit to the Masonic lodge in Wichita on Tuesday night, June 9th, ia sa s a eee eee | Orocn's Pave Sron, Prescriptions Filled with Care | + Dengs of all kinds, Cigats and Tobacco ,, i Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people, 615 North Main st. ee ee ee eee Tee eee ett “ Second to None " ‘ econd to None "; s ‘ PLEASES Good Bread Makers | 3 It 1s White As Snow—TRY IT : The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Steck and Poultry Food ' are all guaranteed under the United States Law, ‘ Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law ! Register No. 1. It's The Cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Wut, ! Keeeceeeceesecceezececeece eeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseseeses,' Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue ea SEES Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeen —Diseases of— Women and Children ~ A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. cra SESE SSCS SE SEES YOUR GOODS SAFE if you store them with us.—Miller Storage Co., 634 N. Water. Use Murray’s Reliable Nerve Balm Marray’s Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts |Murray’s Reliable Perfumes ‘Murray’s Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - — -— Kansas ee W. S. HENRION 601 HK. Main J, Wichita, Kans. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. SEES Job Printing We have installed anew line of Jos Type Faces and we would be pleas- ed to use them ona job for you. Good Work- -Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Red Front RACKET The People’s Economy Store - Sample Shoes We have just received a larg Invoice of Men’s, Work bigen Men’s Dress Shoes, Ladies’ Miss’ Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT; WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Mate \ Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita’s Oldest, Most ly liable and Best Launiy) BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER: fe SONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Markel VV AB Weeven Druggist | Free Delivery. We will call for and Deliver Your Prescriptions 811 N. Main St. New Phoued STORAGE We havea nice, dry, san itary Storage Room...... Goods stored with us is safe. Rates the lowest MILLER STORAGE COMPAM 634 North Water St. Dr. E. Harrisot Physician & Surgeon ~ SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours Ytolla.m Residence 2toop m. 703 N. Main St Tu 8 p.m. OFFICE 601 N, MAIN sT Phone 860 grecn BUY ia METZ’S Serer 3rd & Main A Good Chane For All Those That Would Li _ ToBe Helped Miss Mamie Richardson, o Kansas Citv, Kan, has locat- ‘ed in our city as a music TEACHER. She comes wel recommended from some of the best instructors in th west. Had several years f* perience in teaching. 5! solicits your patronage and will be glad to meet you # 680 NORTH WATER St | Phone 1041 | Boost For wicnirs 57 WICHITA, : : : : KANS. The Road to Content. It is frequently said that a family can live for much less in England than in America, although the details are seldom given in support of the statement. A committee of representative English workingmen, which visited America not long ago, has reported that there is practically no difference in the price of food in the two countries, and that in some parts of England provisions are more expensive than in New York. Rent is higher here than in Great Britain. But even with the greater rent the American workingman is better off, for his wages are so much higher than those paid on the other side that, as the committee has reported, the American can save two dollars as easily as the Englishman 50 cents. The contented workman is the one who saves 50 cents or two dollars, rather than the one who complains that his wages are so small that he can save nothing. The newspapers noted the death the other day of a man in Scotland who had never earned more than eight dollars a week, yet had educated two of his five children well enough for them to enter the learned professions, and had a surplus of movable property worth $2,000. There is in a New England town, relates the Youths' Companion, a showman who, when he was a young man, resolved that he would save enough out of his wages to be able to retire and live on his interest at the age of 60. He retired at the age of 58, with a home and a competency; yet he never received more than $15 a week. It is men of this type the world over who are the bone and sinew of their respective countries. In democracies such as England and America they control in a real sense the national policies. The cost of living does not trouble them very much, for they have schooled themselves to adjusting their immediate wants to the necessity of providing for a future when they may rest from thier labors. Small sympathy need be expended on the New Yorkers who were taken in by fake pictures, which they imagined were works of art over which old masters had labored, whereas they were copies by art students. If a New Yorker or anyone else desires to spend his money for age rather than for art let him do so, but if he admires the pictures of the old masers for their great beauty and superior merit, where is the harm if he gets one of the same kind, only more beautiful and several hundred years fresher? Indeed, we have long thought that the printing presses should be started up, so that everybody who desired them could have the old masters. We do not see why a line of old masters should not be put on the market which would make the originals look as if they had been dragged from a second-hand store. On the other hand, Canon Jephson, a member of the Mosely commission, which recently visited the United States, controverss the statement of Sir William Henry Preece that the American boy is mentally two years ahead of the European boy. According to Canon Jephson the American boy's progress is retarded by the American system of co-education and the preponderance of American women teachers. This is rather hard on the American schoolmarm, though we have lately heard the same idea ex pressed on this side of the water by some of our own educators. So, remarks the Boston Herald, the Jephson utterance can scarcely be termed a casus belli. Benefits from the American rule in Cuba continue to be manifested. Dr. Doty, health officer of the port of New York, has just returned from a visit to the island, which he reports in exceptionally clean and healthful condition, so that certificates from the physicians in charge in Havana will be sufficient to admit passengers from that city to New York without inspection at the latter port. Cuba under present rules and regulations is no longer a standing alarm against serious and death-dealing disease. The South Orange (N. J.) council has passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor for a dog to bark between midnight and sunrise. Isn't the South Orange council a little unreasonable? How can a dog be expected to watch the calendar with sufficient care to be able to determine what minute the sun will rise day after day? If the inventor who claims to have discovered the secret of manufacturing gold expects to get people to accept his product as the real thing he will have to seek out some almost inaccessible and wholly desolate region in which to establish his plant. The man who failed in his effort to predict an earthquake should not be discouraged. Earthquakes are mighty hard to predict, being notoriously large and unwieldy and difficult to tame PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT SUCCESSOR TO DR. DIX Rev. Dr. W. T. Manning, newly elected rector of Trinity Episcopal church, New York, who succeeds the late Dr. Morgan Dix, is known as "The Little Giant of St. Agnes," and draws a salary of $25,000 a year. He has a record of having refused two bishops. PETER H. Prudence and reserve are marked features of Dr. Manning's face. His lips are thin and his jaws bulge at the sides beneath sallowish, close shaven skin which seems to announce that their master would stand fast by any decision he had made. "Trinity corporation is one of mystery and Dr. Manning is another," remarked a member of the laity. "You see the results of both, but you must not inquire too closely into their resources and methods. To do good unobtrusively, without publicity, without regard to financial considerations, is the aim of the man and the corporation." Dr. Manning is a good nances of the wealthiest pro on Trinity because of the came of $400,000 of its fun. Dr. Manning is 42 year country at ten years of a South at Swance, Tenn., year, and then spent three the walls of his alma ma Lansdowne, Tenn., he marry Soon he was occupyin He had refused the bis ber, 1904, he was elected b field of usefulness opening the honors of a title, ch traditional rights of success Dr. Manning has few and goes there not often. golf and sailboat riding. ACCUSED Dr. Manning is a good business man, thoroughly able to handle the finances of the wealthiest parish in the country. Recently an attack was made on Trinity because of the seeming secretiveness in making public what became of $400,000 of its funds last year. It elicited no reply. Dr. Manning is 42 years old. He was born in England, and came to this country at ten years of age. After graduation from the University of the South at Sewance, Tenn., he was rector of a small California church for a year, and then spent three years as a professor of dogmatic theology within the walls of his alma mater. Before taking the rectorship of a church at Lansdowne, Tenn., he married into the wealthy Van Antwerp family. Soon he was occupying the place of assistant rector to Trinity parish. He had refused the bishopric of Kentucky some years before. In November, 1904, he was elected bishop of Harrisburg. Dr. Manning saw the greater field of usefulness opening before him in the New York parish, and waiving the honors of a title, chose the $8,000 a year assistant rectorship and the traditional rights of succession to the head of Trinity corporation. Dr. Manning has few amusements. He belongs to the University club and goes there not often. His home life is pleasant and he is fond of music golf and sailboat riding. ACCUSED OF JEWEL THEFT Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland, has been accused by an insane Lord Aberdeen, lord lieutenant of Ireland, stolen the crown jewels that are missing from Dublin castle. Realizing the absurdity of the charge, the magistrate before whom the complaint was made refused to issue a warrant. It is unfortunate that such a charge should have been made by a man of Irish blood, for Mr. Birrell has always been a devoted friend to the Irish people. He has always been an advocate of home rule and has even sought to have that principle extended to Scotland as well, having in view the establishment of a federation like that of the United States or Canada, each of the states having its own legislature and a central parliament sitting in London to legislate for the whole empire, a parliament in which the colonies would have representation in proportion to their importance Mr. Birrell is undoubt- ernment, and when the late King Edward to form an a Birrell. He was given the the work of preparing a bib which practically abolished schools, a system which w whom went to jail rather passed the commons, but have destroyed the bill alte Mr. Birrell is quite a Dictu" and "Essays and A to be "terse, scholarly, hur is said to be the one hum- speaker and is in great de- aggressive fighter and read cabinet, he represents a Sc and of heather. DEFEAT M Mr. Birrell is undoubtedly one of the strongest men in the present government, and when the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was sent for by King Edward to form an administration the first man he turned to was Mr. Birrell. He was given the department of education because on it would fail the work of preparing a bill to undo the work of the Conservative government which practically abolished the school boards and set up a system of church schools, a system which was bitterly fought by the non-conformists, many of whom went to jail rather than pay taxes for their support. Mr. Birrell's bill passed the commons, but the peers inserted 147 amendments which would have destroyed the bill altogether, so the commons refused to accept them. Mr. Birrell is quite a prolific author. His principal works are "Obiter Dictu" and "Essays and Addresses," which the London Graphic pronounced to be "terse, scholarly, humorous and suggestive, sympathetic and witty." He is said to be the one humorous man in the cabinet. He is an able, forceful speaker and is in great demand at elections. In parliament he is a fearless, aggressive fighter and ready debater. Like most of the other members of the cabinet, he represents a Scotch constituency, and his mother is a native of the land of heather. DEFEAT MAKES HIM GOVERNOR DEFEAT MAKES HIM GOVERNOR Xenophon Orestes Pindall, president of the state senate, became acting governor of Arkansas when Gov. John S. Little was taken ill, but when he went to Washington to attend the convention for the conservation of natural resources Aller H. Hamiter, speaker of the house of representatives, succeeded him as acting governor. Hamiter vetoed some of the bills to which Pindall had given his assent and called a special session of the legislature to pass measures to which Pindall is opposed. Now Pindall hurried back from Washington to oust his successor and revoke the call for the special session. The legislature refused to heed the call and the promised trouble was averted. PETER H. It was a queer turn of luck that enabled Pindall to attain the summit of his ambition, the governor's chair, through defeat. He had that ambition in view when he ran for attorney gen- eral. That fight he rega- ponent. Pindall was bea- for the state senate and wa- ficer, who is ex-officio lient- he reached the office of go- feated him for attorney-gre- orders from the man he do first resort to decide whet question that will be detern Pindall is an active, a sat in the governor's chair. he would have been occupa- tain to decide against him f NEW PRE eral. That fight he regarded as only a preliminary canter, and so did his opponent. Pindall was beaten and was considered out of the race, so he ran for the state senate and was elected. The senate elects its own presiding officer, who is ex-officio lientenant governor, and its choice fell on Pindall. Thus he reached the office of governor through the side door, and the man who defeated him for attorney-general is now his subordinate and, has to take his orders from the man he defeated at the polls. He will also be the court of first resort to decide whether Pindall or Hamitzer is entitled to the office, a question that will be determined finally by the supreme court. Pindall is an active, aggressive man of 33, the youngest man who ever sat in the governor's chair. Had he not obeyed the call of President Roosevelt he would have been occupying the chair yet. Attorney-General Kirby is certain to decide against him for he is an ally of Hamiter's. NEW PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA Fernando E. Guachalla, formerly minister to Washington from Bolivia, who has been elected president of that country by a majority of 21,000, came into prominence through his ability as lawyer, and his writings on political economy. Several of his text books are used in the law department of the university at Lonez. A. H. He was a captain in the government army during the war of the Pacific, after which he entered the diplomatic service. First, he was sent to Peru as secretary of legation, and then to Chile in the same capacity. Later he was returned to Peru as charge d'affaires, and was then elected to the house and senate, respectively, of the national congress. He was then appointed minister of foreign affairs, from which office he came to Washington. In the spring of 1904 Senor Guachalla was relieved as minister to Washington by Senor Calderon, to be minister to gentina and afterward to be him before entering the presen Senor Guachalla will be Calderon, to be minister to London. Later he was appointed minister to Argentina and afterward to Brazil, which was the last diplomatic post held by him before entering the presidential campaign. Senor Guachalla will be inducted into office August 6. DOCTORS CONVENE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION BEGINS IN CHICAGO. VISECTION WAS THE TOPIC TALKED OF To Create a Commission to Fight Opponents of the Practice—Delegate Makes Plea for Co-operation Between Public and Physicians in Matters Pertaining to Sanitation. Chicago, June 4.—Vivisection came in for much attention by delegates to the convention of the American Medical association which opened here Tuesday, and was the subject of significant action by the governing board of that organization. By a unanimous vote the house of delegates approved a recommendation to the board of trustees to create a commission, the sole duty of which shall be to watch and oppose the enactment of laws intended to abolish vivisection. While this action was under consideration, Dr. W. B. Cannon, chairman of the section on pathology, advocated a campaign of education against opponents of the practice whom he accused of naïttitude and ignorance, and in another meeting—that of the section on surgery—results of animal experimentation were being described by Dr. Alexis Carrell of New York. The resolution passed by the house of delegates was introduced originally by Dr. P. M. Jones of San Francisco and was amended by Dr. Frank Billings of Chicago, and owing to an evident unanimity of sentiment, was passed with but little time consumed by discussion of the subject. The first general session of the convention early in the day was addressed by Dr. Herbert L. Burrell of Boston who made a plea for co-operation between the physicians and the public and for the education of the latter in matters of sanitation. The evening session was devoted to addresses upon matters touching the public health by Dr. William S. Thayer of Baltimore and Dr. Charles Harrington of Boston, Mass. In the afternoon the various sections of the association held separate meetings at which scientific discussions particularly pertinent to the branches represented were conducted. German Baptists at Des Moines Des Moines, Ia., June 4.—Five hundred German Baptist brethren, the men in hats and ministerial garb of black and the women in somber gowns and poke bonnets are at the fair grounds awaiting the opening of the national conference Wednesday. Every train arriving in the city is swelling the numbers of the churchmen, and when the first hymn is sung in the big auditorium between 10,000 and 15,000 will be present. Receiver for Oklahoma Railway Guthrie, Ok., June 4.—United States Judge Ralph E. Campbell at McAleser, Tuesday appointed Asa E. Ramsey, cashier of the First National bank of Muskogee, receiver of the Oklahoma Central railway running from Purcell to Chickasha, and N. A. Gibson, an attorney of Muskogee, receiver for the Canadian Construction company which built the railroad and has never formally turned it over to the corporation. Funeral of Senator Jones. Washington, June 4—Former Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, who died at his residence in this city Monday, will be buried in Rock Creek cemetery here Thursday afternoon. The honorary pallbearers will be Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma. Senator E. J. Burkett of Nebraska, Judge Charles B. Howry of the court of claims, J. H. McGowan, C. F. Norment and J. S. Swormstedt. Flood Threatens St. Louis St. Louis, June 4.—Apprehensive lest the Mississippi river, which Tues day night registered 28.4 feet, a rise of 8 in 24 hours, and is within 1.4 of the flood stage, will leave its banks, many families living in the lower portions of East St. Louis are already surrounded by water and a further rise of three feet would do considerable damage. Iowa Women Would Vote: Des Moines, Ia., June 4.—When the election officials arrived at the voting places Tuesday morning and threw open the doors, they were surprised to discover that huge placards had been tacked up in full sight of everyone. They read: "Taxation without representation is tyranny. Give woman the right to vote as they do in other states." Missing Girl's Body Found St. Joseph, Mo., June 4.—The body of Miss Lena Uhlinger, member of a prominent St. Joseph family who disappeared last October, was found in the Missouri river Tuesday. It was believed at the time she disappeared that she was insane as the result of an accident at a roller skating party and that she committed suicide. A Priest 50 Years. Joliet, Ill., June 4.—Right Rev. Monsignor Joseph F. Buh, vicar general of Duluth, Minn., celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his priesthood Tuesday in St. Joseph Slavonic Catholic church here, more than fifty Slavonian priests from the district attended. He was a pioneer missionary among the Indians and built 20 churches. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Elliott Marshall, general agent of the Burlington railroad at Leavenworth, Kan., has resigned. The International Order of Good Templars convened in triennial session in Washington Tuesday. George West Wilson, president of the Jacksonville Times Newspaper company of Jacksonville, Fla., is dead. Gen. Buller, who commanded the British forces in South Africa for a time during the Boer war, is dead in London. Prince David Kawainanakoa, or Hawaii died of pneumonia at the Hotel Stewart in San Francisco Tuesday evening. Gaston Philip, the Washington clubman, was acquitted Tuesday afternoon of the murder of Frank Macaboy, a cabman. Rev. Dr. R. J. Cooke of Tennessee has been re-elected editor of all the book publications of the Methodist Episcopal church. A rate of one cent a mile for harvest hands in parties of five persons is to be asked of the railroads by the Kansas railroad board. Preparations for the national prohibition convention which is to be held in Columbus, O., July 15 and 16 are nearing completion. The greater portion of the Erie (Pa.) foundry, one of the largest institutions of its kind, burned Tuesday incurring a loss of nearly $200,000. The Democratic convention of Porto Rico Tuesday elected delegates to the Democratic National convention to be held at Denver in July. The delegates are uninstructed. Three special trains will leave New York state on June 12 carrying the New York delegates and their friends to the national Republican convention at Chicago on June 16. The destroyers Preble and Perry and the torpedo boats Davis, Farragut and Fox under command of Lieut. Freeman arrived at Portland, Ore., Tuesday from San Francisco. Fire which broke out in Switzer's bakery in East Aurora, N. Y., early Tuesday consumed a score of residences and business buildings before the flames were checked. Suit asking damages in the sum of $1,000,000 and praying for a receiver for the United Oil company, one of the biggest oil drilling and refining concerns in the west, has been filed in the district court at Florence, Colo. John B. Montgomery of Colorado left Washington for Chicago Wednesday to establish headquarters in the Auditorium annex in the interest of the candidacy of John Hays Hammond for the Republican vice presidential nomination. A few minutes after Robert A. Smith had retired from the oice of the mayor of St. Paul, he was handed an envelope containing a draft for $11,000. This had been contributed by 81 business men in appreciation of the venerable ex-mayor's services to the city. MARKET REPORTS. Kansas City, June 4.—Cattle—Receipts, 4,075. The nominal range of prices is here shown: Fancy fat steers. $ 7.15$ to 7.30 Choice to prime dressed beef steers. 7.00$ to 7.10 Good to choice export steers. 6.85$ to 7.00 Common to fair steers. 5.85$ to 6.80 Yearling steers. 6.00$ to 7.00 Good to prime fed western steers. 6.80$ to 7.20 Fair to good native cows. 4.15$ to 5.00 Fair to good cutters. 3.50$ to 3.95 Canners. 2.10$ to 2.70 Western cows, good. 4.40$ to 5.10 Western cows, medium. 3.50$ to 4.25 Heifers, good to choice. 5.85$ to 6.55 Heifers, fair to good. 4.35$ to 5.70 Texas steers, quarantine. 3.80$ to 5.00 Feeders, fair. 3.80$ to 5.35 Feeders, good to choice. 5.00$ to 5.50 Texas cows, quarantine. 3.80$ to 5.00 Stockers. 3.80$ to 5.35 Western stockers and feeders 4.15$ to 5.15 Stock cows. 3.00$ to 3.50 Stock heifers. 3.15$ to 4.50 Killing bulls and stags. 3.75$ to 6.15 Feeding and stock bulls. 3.25$ to 4.00 Milch cows. 25.00$ to 60.00 Springers. 2.75$ to 3.60 Native veal calves. 8.75$ to 6.25 Stock calves. 3.25$ to 5.25 Hogs—Receipts, 16,700. Price of hogs receipts follows. Choice heavy, over 250 lbs ..... $5.35 @ 5.45 Prime 200 to 250 lb hogs ..... 5.30 @ 5.40 Choice light hogs, over 160 lbs ..... 5.15 @ 5.35 Choice light pigs, 75 to 125 lbs ..... 4.00 @ 4.60 Rough to common hogs ..... 5.00 @ 5.25 Bulk of sales ..... 5.25 @ 5.25 Sheep—Receipts, 3,500. The nominal price of sheep is here shown. Kansas City Cash Grain. Kansas City, June 4—Close. Wheat— duty, 64¾c. Sept. 3¾c. Dec. 53¾c. Chicago Cash Grain Chicago, June 4. -Close: Wheat-July, 41%; Sept, 88%; Dec, 89%. Corn- July, 69%; Sept, 68%; Dec, 58%; Cuts- July, 47%; Sept, 38%; Dec, 41%. Kenesse City Produce Market Kansas City Produce Market. Kansas City, June 4.--Eggs--Fresh, 16c a dozen Butter--Creamery, extra, 21c; packing stock, 15c. Springs--Springs, 23c pound; hens, 91c; ducks, 8; turkeys, 12c. Fruits--Oranges, $3.00@3.75; lemons, $2.75@3.00. Strawberries—Arkansas and South Missouri, price $1.50@2.50 per crate; poor stock, any price obtainable. Apples—fancy, $400@1.50 barrel, $1.50@2.50 barrel, box, common stock, $2.00@2.50 barrel. Potatoes—New southern, 90@95c a bushel. Green vegetables—Tomatoes, $1.25@1.50 crate; green ones, dozen bunches, 10@15c, cabbage, $55@1.00 per cwt. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Cleanses the System Effectually. Dispels Colds and Headaches due to Constipation; Acts naturally, acts truly as a Laxative. Best for Men, Women and Children-Young and Old. To get its Beneficial Effects Always buy the Genuine which has the full name of the Company CALIFORNIA Fig Syrup Co. by whom it is manufactured, printed on the front of every package. SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS. one size only, regular price $0.50 per bottle. Eccentricities of Genius. "Genius is freakish. It is claimed that the brilliant Dr. Johnson used to touch every post in his pathway." "I know one of them geniuses." "And does he touch every post he comes across?" "No; he touches every friend he comes across, or everlastingly tries to."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Important to Mothers Important to mothers: Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it The Kind You Have Always Bought Spikes In It. Tommy Rott—Huh, it's all right for you to laugh when I get spanked, but your ma doesn't use a barrel stave. Eddie Fye—Well, it's just as bad. She uses pa's shoe, and he's a baseball player. WRITE AT ONCE to Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas, for information how to buy from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots of the best land in South Texas, for $210 payable $10 per month. A Logical Conclusion. "Mr. Pursuing says he believes a man should pay as he goes." "Judging from the way he gets in debt, he must be accustomed to trawling backward."—Washington Star. WARNING FARMERS. Write Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, of San Antonio, Texas, for information about his fine South Texas farm lands that he is selling in lots from 10 to 640 acres for $210. including two town lots on payments of $10 per month. Ancient City of Thebes The city of Thebes had a hundred gates and could send out at each gate 10,000 fighting men and 200 chariots—in all, 1,000,000 men and 2,000 cartoats ATTENTION FARMERS. Do you know the virgin lands of Texas are going fast? From 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots of my 95,000 acre tract for $210, payable $10 monthly. Dr. Chas F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. The Highest Reward The praises of men, and all that gold can give, are not worthy to be named against right living and calm contentment.—Tupuner It Cures While You Walk. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't address Allen S. S., Olmsted, Telegraph. R. N. X. Address A. Good Cook. "I should say so. She knows eight different ways of disguising cold lamb."—Detroit Free Press. TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA TO DRIVE AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM. Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS GHLM. WOW! Who knows what you are taking? The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it is simply Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form, and the most effectual form. For grown people and children, 6c. Set the allowance against the loss and thou shalt find no loss great; he loses little or nothing that reserves himself—Quarles. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers, 5c a package. The winner is he who gives him- self to his work, body and mind— Chas. Buxton. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in tummation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 5c a bottle. After pleasure follows pain, and after pain follows virtue.—W. J. Locke. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKACK 375 "Guarantee" THERE'S NO FEASON WHY. WE BRODON'T HAVE TO MARSHEN AND RAISE OUR OWN VEGETABLES AND WE NEVER EVEN SELL, SOME THIRD WEEK HOW DO YOU WORK THIS THING? PARTS GREEN MADE LONG FLIGHT THE BIG BALLOON "CHICAGO" TRAVELED 800 MILES IN ELEVEN HOURS. THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF PASSENGERS Balloon Traveled From Quincy, Ill., to Clear Lake, S. D., Before Being Forced to Land by Rain—Another Trip to be Made in a Short Time—Hopes to Beat World's Records. Watertown, S. D., June 4.—Compelled to alight because of heavy rain, the Chicago balloon owned by Charles A. Coey and driven by Capt. C. L. Bumbaugh, and Charles Leichterler, which left Quincy, Ill., Monday night at six o'clock, landed Tuesday morning at five o'clock in the country eight miles south of Clear Lake, S. D., covering over 800 miles in 11 hours and securing the world's speed record. Capt. Bumbaugh was bitterly disappointed in not breaking the long distance record, and his failure to win the Lahm cup. Chicago, June 4.—The following telegram dated Clear Lake, S. D., was received Tuesday by W. H. Pickens of the firm of C. A. Coey & Co., from C. H. Leichterler, one of the three men in the balloon: "Landed at Drayer, eight miles southwest of here, at 5 a. m. Tuesday. Figure that we made close to 800 miles in 11 hours, smashing various speed records, as the initial flight was due west from Quincy, a considerable distance beyond Kirksville, Mo., the last town we spoke to, and thence by compass due north, then northeast for a short time, then slightly northwest which landed us here. The actual mileage covered in the 11 hours flight was much greater than would be computed by bee-line measure." It was announced Tuesday night by William H. Fickens, the representative of Mr. Coey, that another trip would be made within a short time, starting from Quincy, II. Arkansas Democrats Little Rock, Ark., June 4.—The Democratic state convention which convened here at noon Tuesday, at Tuesday's sessions elected delegates to the national convention, adopted a resolution binding the delegates to the support of William J. Bryan as the party's nominee, beside disposing of matters of a routine character. At the opening session resolutions eulogistic of the late former United States Senator James K. Jones were adopted by a rising vote. Iowa's Oldest Preacher Dead. Iowa City, Ia., June 4.—Rev. Dr. S. N. Fellows, who was said to be the oldest minister in Iowa, died Tuesday. He held pastorates in various cities and towns in the upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was presiding elder of the conference, and served also as a professor of philosophy in the state university of Iowa, at Iowa City. Rejected Commission Plan. Kansas City, Kan., June 4.—The commission plan of municipal government was rejected by Kansas City, Kan., at the special election held Tuesday. Of 21,000 men and women qualified as electors, only 7,326—a trifle more than one-third—went to the polls and cast their ballots for or against it. The vote was 3,222 for to 4,102 against the proposition. Canal Work in May. Washington, June 4.—A falling off of over a half million cubic yards in excavation on the isthmian canal for May as compared with April was shown in a dispatch received at the canal commission Tuesday from Engineer Goethals. The decrease is attributed mainly to great rainfalls. The May excavation was but 2,703,923 cubic yards. Hearst Has Gained 107 New York, June 4.—When the recounting of votes had been concluded for Tuesday 22 boxes had been re-canvassed, which showed a gain of 20 for Hearst. So far 48 boxes have been re-counted by the court which gives Hearst a gain of 107. IF CHARGE TO SECRETARY CALL WE PAY ME AT WORK YOUR ENTERED SIGNER AM AND PENS MISSING TOO MISSING PROPERTY SHEET MISSING CARRIER FOURTH WEEK BILL FOR GOODS AND STUMP PULLER BILL FOR FLOPING BILL FOR SALL TECHNIC DURY BILLIER OF CROP IT TO DATE RIVERS TO GO STILL HIGHER. The Missouri Will Be Near the Danger Line Friday. Kansas City, June 4.—The Missouri river will go nearly to the danger line, 21 feet, by Friday, the weather bureau predicts. Both the Kaw and its tributaries are rising at all points. The upper reaches of the Republican and Blue rivers are at flood stage and the Kaw river will rise steadily for a few days. For the 24 hours ending at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning the Kaw rose one and one-half feet at Manhattan and three and one-third feet at Topeka. The Missouri will continue to rise gradually. The Platte river and the Dakota tributaries are pouring much water into the Missouri. The river stage here is 17.8 feet, a rise of .2 of a foot. Much drift-wood and foam is floating, a large part of which is coming from the Kaw. A Pastor Died on a Trolley. Springfield, Mo., June 4—The Rev. W. B. Peters, pastor of the Daily Methodist Episcopal church, died of heart disease on a street car Tuesday night while on his way home from performing a marriage ceremony. Mr. Peters was 45 years old. He came here from Omaha a year ago. He was a contributor to church journals and author of a book of verse. Killed by Street Car Kansas City, June 4.—A man, supposed from papers which were found in the pockets of his clothing to be Harry Kauner, 40 years old, of 33 Osage avenue, Armourdale, was killed by an eastbound Jackson avenue car at Sixth street and Reynolds avenue in Kansas City, Kan., at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday night. Dead On His Burial Lot. Pleasant Hill, Mo., June 4.—W. D Shortridge, a marble cutter of this city, went to the Pleasant Hill cemetery, borrowed a scythe, cut the grass on his family burial lot and then lay down beside the graves and killed himself by shooting, the bullet passed through the head from the right to left temple. The Cleveland Married 22 Years. Princeton, N. J., June 4.—The twenty-second wedding anniversary of former President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland was quietly celebrated at their home here Tuesday. A large wedding cake bearing the inscription "To G. C. and F. F. C., June 2, 1908," was presented to the Clevelands by Princeton friends. Different in Washington. Washington, June 4—The employers' liability act of 1906, which the United States supreme court in January last held repugnant to the constitution of the United States and non-inferable in the states, was Tuesday held constitutional as to the District of Columbia by the court of appeals. Made a Death Pact: Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 4.—Sezastian Guyla, a clerk in a wholesale liquor house in this city, and Mrs. Anna Karesva, a married woman whose husband had deserted her, entered into a death pact Tuesday. Both were found dead in a room in the home of the woman at Kingston, near here. Dynamited Three Cars. Chester, Pa., June 4.—The disorder that has marked the strike of the street car traction employees for several, weeks, was renewed Tuesday night when three of the company's trolley cars were blown up by dynamite. Atchison Car Repairers Lose Strike. Atchison, Kan., June 4.—The strike of the car repairers at the Missouri Pacific's Central Branch shops ended Tuesday when the men returned to work under the company's terms. No further trouble is expected here. To Test a Hawaiian Law Honolulu, June 4.—In order to test the validity of the law prohibiting attendance at prizefights United States District Attorney R. W. Breckons has been arrested and his case will be pressed to an immediate trial. To Head Montana University Helena, Mont., June 4.—The state board of education Tuesday elected Prof. C. A. Dunway of Leland Stanford university, Cal., president of the University of Montana at Missoula. The choice was unanimous. A KENTUCKY CASE. That Will Interest All Suffering Women. Mrs. Della Meanes, 328 E. Front St. Maysville, KY, says: "Seven years ry, says. Seven years ago I began to notice sharp pain in the kidneys and a bearing down sensation through the hips, dull headache and dizzy spells. Drops appeared, and my feet and ankles swelled so I could not get my shoes on. ago I began to notice sharp pain in the kidneys and a bearing down sensation through the hips, dull headache and dizzy spells. Drops appeared, and my feet and ankles swelled so I could not get my shoes on. I was in misery, and had despaired of ever getting cured when I decided to try Doan's Kidney Pills. One box helped me so much that I kept on until entirely cured." Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Youth the Time to Build Wisely. Youth is the best time for the building of character and the forming of principle, and the future depends on the decisions and actions of the present.—Rev. G. Denton. Write for literature and views of the richest and best watered land in South Texas, now being sold by me from 10 to 640 acres and two town lots for $210 at $10 per month. Dr. Chas F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. Triumph of Mind. Victim of Delusion—Doctor, I'm awfully afraid I'm going to have brain fever. Doctor—Pooh, pooh, my dear friend! That's all an illusion of the senses. There is no such thing as fever. You have no fever, you have no br—h'm—no material substance upon which such a wholly imaginary and suppositive thing as a fever could find any base of operation. Victim—Oh, doctor, what a load you have taken from my—from my—I have a mind, haven't I, doctor? In the Same Boat. "We get some sad cases," said the attendant at the Lumpton lunatic asylum to the interested visitor, and opened the door of the first cell. Inside was a man sitting on a three-legged stool, gazing vacantly at the wall. "His is an unhappy story," said the attendant. "He was in love with a girl, but she married another man, and he lost his reason from grief." They stole out softly, closing the door behind them, and proceeded to the next inmate. This cell was thickly padded, and the man within was stark, staring mad. "Who is this?" Inquired the visitor. "This?" repeated the attendant. "This is the other man!"—Tatler. IS IT PO6SIBLE? "And who were the people who first thought of music, auntie?" "Why, child, they are considered to be prehistoric." "Oh, auntie, how well you do remember!" THE FIRST TASTE Learned to Drink Coffee When a Baby. If parents realized the fact that coffee contains a drug—caffeine—which is especially harmful to children, they would doubtless hesitate before giving the babies coffee to drink. "When I was a child in my mother's arms and first began to nibble things at the table, mother used to give me sips of coffee. As my parents used coffee exclusively at meals I never knew there was anything to drink but coffee and water. "And so I contracted the coffee habit early. I remember when quite young, the continual use of coffee so affected my parents that they tried roasting wheat and barley, then ground it in the coffee-mill, as a substitute for coffee. "But it did not taste right and they went back to coffee again. That was long before Postum was ever heard of. I continued to use coffee until I was 27, and when I got into office work, I began to have nervous spells. Especially after breakfast I was so nervous I could scarcely attend to my correspondence. "At night, after having coffee for supper, I could hardly sleep, and on rising in the morning would feel weak and nervous. "A friend persuaded me to try Postum. My wife and I did not like it at first, but later when boiled good and strong it was fine. Now we would not give up Postum for the best coffee we ever tasted. "I can now get good sleep, am free from nervousness and headaches. I recommend Postum to all coffee drinkers. "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. ANNUAL SALES OVER NINE MILLION. Good, reliable quality is appreciated by the smoker. Over Nine Million (9,000,000) Lewis' Single Binder cigars sold annually. The kind of cigar smokers have been looking for, made of very rich, mellow tasting tobacco. It's the judgment of many smokers that Lewis' Single Binder straight 50 cigar equals in quality the best 100 cigar. There are many imitators of this celebrated brand. Don't let them fool you. There is no substitute. Tell the dealer you wish to try a Lewis' Single Binder. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill., Originators Tin Foil Smoker Package. NEEDED A LONG STEM. NEEDED A LONG STEM. "Wot did you do wid dat breakfast food de lady up at dat house gave you?" "It's in me pipe. I'm smokin' it!" BAD ITCHING HUMOR. Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw— Feet Swollen—Sleep Broken— Cured in 2 Days by Cuticura. "Some two months ago I had a humor break out on my limbs below my knees. They came to look like raw beefsteak, all red, and no one knows how they itched and burned. They were so swollen that I could not get my shoes on for a week or more. I used five or six different remedies and got no help, only when applying them the burning was worse and the itching less. For two or three weeks the suffering was intense and during that time I did not sleep an hour at a time. Then one morning I tried a bit of Cuticura. From the moment it touched me the itching was gone and I have not felt a bit of it since. The swelling went down and in two days I had my shoes on and was about as usual. George B. Farley, 50 South State St., Concord, N. H, May 14, 1907." Wore Out Bobby's Patience. Bobby was on a visit to his uncle, a good old orthodox deacon, in the country. The two were the best of friends, and Bobby always sat at the deacon's right hand at table. At dinner that day grace was long, and Bobby was very hungry. Finally, in the midst of it his patience gave out; he pounded on the table with his little fist. "Amen, now, Uncle Horace! Amen!" There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and it was supposed to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven Catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Bobby, Ohio, is the only Institutional cure on Catarrh. Toledo, Ohio, is the only Institutional cure on drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one cure and it fails to cure. Send for circulations and testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Said by Druggs, 556. Faxed to: 212-755-1000 for construction. How He Got It. "Had comp'ny fo' dinnah yiist'ldy, Mah husban' stopped at Mr. Green's store Saturd'y ebenin' an' done got a fine spring chicken." "Yaas?" replied the jealous neighbor. "Dat Mistah Green sho' is de mos' keerless, onuspect' man!"— Philadelphia Press. FARMERS WAKE UP. Your last chance to buy a farm in the Garden Spot of the United States, in Atascosa County, Texas, near San Antonio. From 10 to 640 acres and two town lots for $210. Write for literature and views. Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. Wonders. "We live in an age of wonders," remarked the inventor. "Yes," answered his discontented spouse; "wondering when the money went out and where it's going to come from." Unkind Analysis. "He seems to be a very thoughtful and serious man," remarked one statesman. "That's an optical illusion," replied the other. "He's merely sitting down, taking life easy and letting his mind wander." DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. Write at once to Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas, for information about how to buy from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots of the most fertile land in Texas for $210, payable $10 per month. One must look downwards as well as upwards in human life, though many have passed us in the race, there are many we have left behind.—Sydney Smith. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers 5 cents. As a rule the world doesn't pay much attention to a man whose wife claims to have made him what he is. FITS, St. Vitus' Dance and Nervous Diseases permanently hold the New York New York Sound for FREE 100 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. K. Hine, LA., 391 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. He that will lose his friend for a jest deserves to die a beggar by the bargain - Fuller A BIG MARKET FOR PRODUCTS. Highest prices always obtainable, Rich soil, Pure water, from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots of the richest land in Southern Texas for $210, payments $10 per month. Write for information, Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. Doubting It. "Sir," said the imperial ruler of all the Russias, "do you realize what a gulf of inequality yawns between ordinary humanity and an autocrat?" "Dear me!" answered the dalmatite in mild surprise. "Is this gulf proposition a czarasmich?" CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature Brent Wood REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. A farm in the most fertile part of South Texas, of from 10 to 640 acres, including 2 town lots for $210, at $10 per month. You can buy, if you apply at once to Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas. People never help a man blow his horn because they like the music. HELPFUL ADVICE WEATHER THIS SIDE UP THE GREAT SKIN CURE Cuticura PRESENTED BY Lily Bingham & Co. Cuticura SOAP MEDICINAL AND TOILET PRICE 25 CENTS MOLLIFENT SANATIVE ANTISEPTIC MEDICINAL SOAP MOLLIFENT SANATIVE ANTISEPTIC MOLLIFENT SANATIVE ANTISEPTIC You won't tell your family doctor the whole story about your private illness—you are too modest. 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For pamphlets best time to go and where to locate, apply to DAISY FLY KILLER TICKLE FLY KILLER Wildlife, Hunting, Wildlife, Wildlife Large Trial Sample WITH "HEALTH AND BEAUTY" BOOK BENT FREE THE PAXTON TOILET CC., Boston, Mass. WIDOWS under NEW LAW obtained PENSIONS by JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D. C. NOTARIES and JUSTICES HANDLING PENSION vouchers should write for cash Co. Oy, D.C. (Oy Ter. T.) experienced W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 23, 1908. Simmons Ranch for Sale 95,000 Acres in the Most Fertile Part of South Texas Now on the Market. The Simmons ranch, located 36 miles south of San Antonio, has been divided into farms and is now being sold to settlers. You have what is probably the last opportunity to secure a farm of from 10 acres to 640 acres (including two lots in town) for $210, payable $10 a month without interest. This land will double in value in a short time. Such an offer has never before been made and may never be again, as good land is getting scarcer all the time. Write for literature and views of the ranch. DR. CHAS. F. SIMMONS, 215 Alamo Plaza, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS PILES - NO MONEY TILL CURED - SEND FOR FREE ILAS, THEATRE 08 PHOTOS DR. THORNTON & NINOR - 1028 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors USE IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating AT YOUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLING CO. 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 Howard Mills Co. KINER'S European Hotel Newly Furnished. Nice, Clean Rooms $1.50 and 352 North an RESTA 846 North Good Home Cooking, Prompt Se Newly Furnished. Nice, Clean Beds 25c and 50c per night Rooms $1.50 and 2.50 per week 352 North Main Street and RESTAURANT 846 North Main Street Good Home Cooking, Prompt Service — Meals — Short Orders Chas. L. Kiner, Proprietor M. S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank Johnston's United States Depository Storero. W. B. Tucker, W. E. Jett, B. L Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Nafuger, B. M. Middlekaup, O. Z. Smith. National Banking Business Transected CHITA BANK 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 SALINA, KANSAS Mills Co. In Beds 25c and 50c per night 2.50 per week Main Street and URANT Main Street Service — Meals — Short Orders Chas. L. Kiner, Proprietor Johnston's Restaurant 339 N. Main St. Meals 20c and 25c Cigars, Tobacco, Lunch Fish Game and Oysters in Season Your Trade Wanted TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH. The dark, heavy clouds of last Sunday morning did not discourage the many worshipers who assembled at our morning service to hear pastor Jones. As usual the sermon was full of power and very impressive. It was thoughtfully prepared and Rev. Jones delivered it in his own masterly way. Our church is being largely attended by visitors each Sabbath. The pastor, officers and memebers are bending every energy to make things pleasant for the 6th annualsession of the Southwestern District Association which meets with us in September. The Sunday school was well attended and during the heaviest rain the lessons were instructively presented to the pupils by Superintendent Lea and his efficient corps of teachers. The new S. S. organist, Mrs. W. M. Horton, led the large chorus as an adept in her profession. The pastor will expect a good congregation next Sunday to hear one of his special efforts. Our services will begin on time. Covenanat services at 11:15 A. M.; S. S. 1:00 P. M.; B. Y. P. THE WICH, 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.. BOYN PHONE: 496-- J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 333 70 347 WEST DOUGLAS Please Your Wife If you want to please your wife you must buy "Wichita's Best" Flour A sk Your Grocer For It Have No Other PEONISCH BROS, Agents 622 N. Main St., Phone 530 We also handle Feed and Coal --- Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS!- I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it for makes me look straight and easy to com- municate with me, not the crowd. MRS. W. F. WALKER. Ssa. I- Harriman. Tenn. Formerly named as Ozonized Ox Marwon. Fifty years of success has proved its merit. It is a versatile dress, soft and pliable, so you can comb it and arrange it in any style you wish consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the skin and helps prevent or breakening of and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid beauty and elegance. Delicately perfumed its use is pleasurable, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be just as good." (I'll use "good" as a placeholder for "Pomade-it will pay you. Look for this name on every package. If your druggist will not supply you with the genuine send us, we will not supply you money order. We will send us, we will not supply you small bottle and give us your druggist's name and address. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 133 East Kenzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. It Is Right To Economize, Even In Small Matters. If You Trade At The Economy Grocery Store you can always get fresh goods at reasonable prices. To trade with us will convince you. " Once our customer, always our customer " We are at the corner of Pine and Water st Call to see us D. K. Mickleberry, Proprietor Whitted's Restaurant Ice Cream Parlor and Rooming House 513 North Main St. Everything New and First-Class Mrs. W. E. Whitted, Prop. U., 7 P. M.: preaching, 8:15 P. M. Communion after every service. ELECTED OFFICERS. The meeting of Arkansas Valley lodge No.21 A.F.A.M. was one of the largest in point of members present, and one of the most pleasing which that lodge has held in many a day. This night had been set aside for the annual election of officers. Much interest was manifested which was shown by the large attendance. The result of the election was as follows: Henry W. James, W. M. Thos. W. Fine, S. W. H. W. Marshall, J. W. Geo. Hicks, Treas W. H. A. Clark, Sec. The lodge was very much pleased to have with them Past Worshipful Master Joseph Fine of Denver, Colo., who happened to be in the city. Western U The leading ed stitute for Negro A faculty of eighteen thor from the leading Inst MAGNIFICENT Steam Heated and DEPART Theological, Classical, Nor cal, State Industrial, embr tecture, Carpentry, Mecha Book-binding, Tailorlng making, Millinery, Cooking, Western University The leading educational institute for Negroes in the west MIDDLE TOWN HOSPITAL 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. For full particulars write Prof. Shelton Of Western QUINDA Residence Phone No. 15 QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 The lodge is progressing fine and increasing numerically and financially. NEW SODA FOUNTAIN. One of the finest soda fountains in the west has been installed by Mr. Al. Covington in his building at 517 N. Main street where he has opened an ice cream and soda parlor. Everything is fitted in the best of style and he is now prepared to serve the lovers of this pleasant summer drink with any flavor of cream or soda on the market. Rev. and Mrs. H. I. Jones, Mrs. B. C. Clarke, and Mrs. Baker were entertained at dinner last Sunday by Mrs. Gregg. $01 N. Wichita st. Mr. S. W. Lea was chosen as delegate fro mthe Tabernacle Baptist S. S. to attend the S. S. State convention which meets in Kansas City, Kans., on the 24-26. Miss Eula James has been employed as a solicitor by the Union Pacific Tea Co. Miss James is an aspiring and affable young lady. Mrs. H. I. Jones was taken suddenly ill last Wednesday evening but under the care of Dr. G. G. Brown she was soon on the road to recovery. Joe Fuile a former Wichitan but now of Denver, Colo., was a pleasant visitor in Wichita Tuesday and Wednesday. His many friends were glad to see him. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller were pleasantly surprised Saturday at the arrival of Mrs. D. N. Miller of Kansas City, Kans., mother of W. N. Miller and Mrs. Alex Moore, of Kansas City, sister of W. N. Miller and little Miss Gladys More, the little niece of W. N. Miller They are much pleased with Wichita. The B. T. W. Club was entertained Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Thomas Glover as hostess. The usual routine of business was transacted, and a donation was given to the Mrs. Coe who was very badly burned and who is now at the hospital. After which the club adjourned to the dining room where a three course dinner was served by the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs. C. A. Glover, 704 Market St., next Thursday. Subject for quotation: "Life." All are urged to be present. Mrs. Doctor G. G. Brown and children were welcome and pleasant guests of the B. T. W. Club Thursday after- non. Thorough discipline, Christian influence careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra or full particulars write to Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESIDENT Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Evidence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 is progressing fine and in- terically and financially. Rev. H. I. Jones and Deacon B. F. Topp will leave next Tuesday to attend the ministers and deacons' union at Larned, Kams The board will be in session three days. W. N. Miller received word from his brother, Nathan B. Miller, who is now a member of Troop "F" 9th Calvary, U. S. A., stationed in Manilla, Philippine Islands. The ladies of the G. L. A. Club met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Harper. After the routine of business a nice luncheon was served. Next week they meet with Mrs. E. Landrum. Mrs. Willa Kennedy will leave Thurs day on a visit to Kingfisher, Okla. (Too late for last week.) The B. T. W. Club was entertained Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C. A. Glover as hostess. The usual routine of business was transacted, after which the club adjourned to the dining room, where a three course dinner was served by the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs. Ida Martin, 219 W. Elm next Thursday. Subject for quotation: "Life." Miss Smith of Sprigfield, Mo., was the pleasant guest of the B. T. W. Club Thursday afternoon. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH (Too late for last week.) Last Sunday despite the inclement weather we had good congregations at both services. Pastor H. I. Jones preached two very thoughtful sermons. At the close of the evening sermon two young men came forward for prayer. The Sunday school has a splendid attendance and Supt. Lea and teachers made the lesson very plain. Mr. Lea was elected delegate to the S. S. convention which meets in June at Kansas City, Kans. The women had a good meeting at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Love. Prayer meeting was well attended on Tuesday night and was lead by Rev. Chas. Cole. This was a very spiritual meeting. The pastor will preach next Sunday as usual and extends an invitation to all to worship with us. The pastor and Deacon Topp will attend the Ministerial and Deacons' Union which meets in Larned on the 11-12th of June. Mrs. Eliza Ingram continues on the sick list. Dr. Jones is a busy man now days. IOLA. KANS. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M., install- ed the officers of Golden Tabernacle No. 2 Friday, May 29. All the members were out in full dress regalie and every one seemed to have a good time after the installation. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M., lectured in behalf of the International Order of Twelve. Every one seems to feel very much interested in his lecture, after which dainty refreshments were served and a neat sum of money was added to the treasury. The following officers of Golden Tabernacle No. 2: Dt. Adda Williamson, H. P.; Dt. Edna Newman, V. P.; Dt. Lula Smith, C. R; Musie Garner, V C. R.; Amelie Banks, C. T.; Dulcy Tabwood, C. Pr.; Ella Western, I. S.; Maggie Burges, O. S.; Jane Newton, C. T.; Leaner Euell, C.T.; Bettle Dabbs, C. T.; Ines Jackson, B. V.; Elliger Barker, B. V.; Zula Cooper, B. V.; Ella Flippins, B. E.; Bettle Strawter, B. E.; Sarah Winfro, B. E. Mrs. Bessie Hall of Fort Scott, is in Iola this week visiting friends. Miss Mattie Euell and Miss Ardened Euell, Miss Washington and Master Louis Crisp is attending the normal school. ADDA WILLIAMSON, H. P. LULA SMITH, C. R. QMAHA, NEB., NEWS The C. G M., Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will make his annual visit to district Six as follows: Tuesday, June 16—Past Arcanrum Temple at 8 p. m. Wednesday, June 17.—Queen Lizzie Tabernacle No. 89, at 2:30 p. m. Thursday, June 18—Golden Chief Tabernacle No. 91 at 2:30 p. m. Friday, June 19.—The Light of the West Palatianum No. 1 at 8:00 p. m. Saturday, June 20.—L. J. Bruce Tent and May Flower Tents, No. 46 in joint session at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, June 21.—Annual sermon preached by the C. G. M. at Creighton Hall on 18th street at 2:30 p. m., and at So. Omaha 8:30 p. m. Mandoy, June 22.—Evening Star Temple No. 4 at 8:30 p. m. Tuesday, June 23.—Joint Session So. Omaha at 8:30 p. m. Thursday, June 25.— St. Morala Tabernacle No. 18 at 2:30 p. m. Thursday, June 25.—Joint Sessions at 8:30 p. m. A. M. HARROLD, D. G. M. MRS. A. BINGAMAN, Cor. Sec., 2215 Grant street GRAND COURT WILL MEET Prince Hall Grand Court Heronies of Jericho Will Convene In Wichita June 9th TWENTY-NINTH GRAND SESSION. The twenty-ninth annual grand session of Prince Hall Grand Court Heronies of Jericho, will open in this city next Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at Young's Hall 601 N. Main St. The members of Mt. Olive Court No. 9 of Wichita have been busy for several days and have completed all arrangements of entertaining the grand session and look forward to a splendid time. The grand court will be in session Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 9-10-11, with Mrs. Fannie Hyde, of Argentine, Grand Matron; Miss Winnie Ray, of Wichita, Grand Secretary, as principle officers. Aobut fifty delegates are expected aside from many visitors making a good session. Tuesday, June 9, will be devoted to the opening ceremonies, appointing of committees, etc. Wednesday, June 10, at 2 p. m., will be held the grand reception at Young Hall, in honor of the delegates and visitors and the welcome address will be delivered on behalf of Mt. Olive Court by Miss Ida Hill. The welcome address on behalf of the citizens will be delivered by Rev. J. F. C. Taylor. Both addresses will be responded to by members of the Grand Court. Thursday, June 11, will be held the annual election of officers and the grand session will come to a close with a public installation and drill at Garfield Hall Thursday night, June 11th, at which the general public is invited. One of the important matters to be considered will be the completion of arrangements for a Masonic Home which is well under way. Grand Master C. H. Milton Collories of Kansas City, Kansas, will be a visitor. The local committee in charge of arrangements are Mrs. Hattie Alexander, chairman; Mrs. Mary Gaines, Mrs. Ella Ewing, Mrs. Georgia Hyde, Mrs. Jennie Phillips and Mrs. M. A. Young. The committee on the public installation Thursday night, June 11, is Mrs. Abbie Anderson, Mrs. H. L. Neely, G. H. Young, chairman. BISHOP GRANT RETURNED. The people of the 5th Episcopal District of the A. M. E. church are very much pleased to learn that Bishop Abram Grant will return at the head of this Episcopal District during the coming four years. Bishop Grant is greatly admired inside and outside of his church. WOMAN'S REALM FOR DARK CORNER FOR DARK CORNER *MPROVEMENT ON USUAL HAT AND UMBRELLE STAND. Something That Ordinary Amateur Carpenter Should Be Able to Put Together—Illustration Shows Effect When Completed. In the accompanying sketch, a capital suggestion is given for a way of utilizing a dark corner of the hall. It is an arrangement that is intended as a substitute for the ordinary hat and umbrella stand, which is never a very sightly thing, and one on which hats and coats are liable to become very dusty and dirty if left hanging up for any length of time. It is quite a simple matter to arrange a corner in the way shown in the sketch, and the amateur carpenter + Hall Corner with Curtain. need have no fear in undertaking it. When the curtain is drawn entirely across it forms a kind of cupboard, in which hats, coats and umbrellas may be kept out of sight and entirely free from dust. For the roof, a triangular piece of wood must be obtained, cut to fit the corner, and this is supported at a suitable height by means of two bars of wood nailed to the wall on @Iaiting Dress in Severe Style Is Much Admired Costume. This dress is an example of the smart yet simple styles that are in favor. The charm of the dress lies in its excellent material and perfect cut, rather than in elaborate trimming. Our model is in Saxe-blue chiffon cloth; the right side of front of the shirt wraps over in a kind of tablier, which is embroidered at the corner. The kimono over-bodice is tucked horizontally at intervals, the fronts and large armholes being trimmed with embroidered galloon. The blouse worn beneath is of crepe-de-chine of the same color as the cloth. The yoke is finely tucked, and the sleeves are puckered the entire length. Crineline hat, trimmed with ribbon and a feather mount. Materials required for the dress: Seven yards 46 inches wide, four yards trimming. Pretty Bedspreads An effective bedspread and bolster cover are made of Persian lawn or India linen. A graceful design of sprays of chrysanthemums tied with bows of ribbon is worked in the shadow embroidery on the wrong side of the material, which, of course, must be sheer. The edge is trimmed with face, and the covers are used over a lining of sateen which corresponds in color with the room. HEALTH AND BEAUTY Never get the idea that little things are trifling; they make just the difference between a woman who is beautiful because well-groomed looking and a beauty whose looks are guinea by carelessness. Since it is no longer the thing to have dry, dead-looking hair, women are doing everything to regain that glossy look of well-keptness that has been lost so long from constant misuse. One young woman who has traveled in the orient has adopted the Chinese method of polishing the hair with cloths. A little oil is sprayed on a clean woolen cloth and the hair and braids are rubbed with it until they shine. As there is a marked distinction between glossiness and olliness, care must be taken that very little oil is used. Too much proves a dust collector, which makes the hair unsightly in a day or two. This glossing process, if thoroughly done, should last a week, or at least for three or four days. either side underneath it. A glance at the small sketch at the top left and corner will explain this, and "A" marks the two bars of wood supporting the roof of the cupboard. A few inches under this are fixed two rows of pegs; articles of this kind may be bought for very little, ready-made, on the pegs and the boards can be purchased separately and screwed to gether and then nailed up in their places. When the woodwork has been placed in position, a small flounce, of material to match the curtains, should be fastened along the edge, with small brass-headed nails and a brass rod arranged just inside on which the curtains may be hung. Only one curtail is shown in the sketch, but either one that will pull right across or two divided in the center should be used. A little three-cornered bamboo umbrella stand, or one of the drain-pipe pattern, will fit comfortably in the corner, and on the roof will be found a nice space for a pot with a fern or other ornaments. Drawing String Out The drawing string is now obsolete, as is the appendix or the ear-moving muscles. Formerly the main reliance of woman's undergarments, it has been relegated by the new sheathlike skirts to a position which is completely ignored by the up-to-date dressmaker. For the up-to-date dressmaker realizes the importance of underwear in a perfect fitting gown, and she insists that the lingeries be adjusted to the figure as carefully as the dress itself. Now, the drawing strings never guaranteed anything save convenience even in the days when skirts were flaring as a peony, and in these days their use is sure to produce great bungling welts under the skirt and bodices. For this reason, no woman who pretends to dress well now acknowledges acquaintance with the drawing string. Gold-Plated Rosebuds A new fad for a stickpin is a genuine rosebread heavily gold-plated. The idea does not sound particularly attractive, but if mint leaves and violet blossoms may be candied, there seems no reason why unfortunate buds should not be pretrified by the application of a good quality of gold. They are used not only as plus, but also as watch fobs and pendants, and a small pearl attached here and there successfully carries out the illusion or dewdrops. FOR HUSBAND OR BROTHER. Shaving Case Always One of the Most Appropriate Presents. Any suggestion for a home-made present will really be useful to a man is worth remembering, since it must be confessed that the gifts with which lovers and brothers and hus- GHAVING PAPERS SOAP BRUSH bands are sometimes presented are neither useful nor ornamental. A shaving case for traveling purposes which will hold a pair of razors, a shaving brush and a packet of shaving papers, may well claim to being considered thoroughly useful and practical. Just such a case as this may be seen in our illustration. It is made in art serge, lined with wash-leather, and cut in a very simple shape, so that it can be folded over and tied across securely with ribbons. It will not take up much room in a suit case or bag, and will be very useful for week-end visits. A simple monogram should be worked on the outside, but no other embroidery. Tiny Satin Tie and Tassel. A tiny band of black satin about the end of a collar is attractive, even if there is no other black on the entire costume. Finished off in a small flat bow knot or tiny jabot with long ends finished with a tassel or fringe, this little tie gives an attractive note to any gown and is especially effective with a somewhat elaborate lingerie, lace or chiffon bodice. In Paris these ties are worn in all colors and with almost every style of dress, being formed generally of a soft satin finished silk, with a tassel of gold or silver thread. THE FIRST DAY IN CHICAGO. A Programme for the Republican National Committee Announced. Chicago, June 4.—The programme for the first day of the Republican national convention, which opens at noon June 16, was announced Tuesday by Chairman Harry S. New and Secretary Elmer Dover. It follows: Convention called to order by Chairman Harry S. New. Prayer by Bishop P. J. Muldoon. Presentation of gavel to the national chairman, Harry S. New. Call of national convention read by Secretary Elmer Dover. Introduction of temporary chairman. Address by temporary chairman. Election of temporary officers. Selection of committees on temporary organization, rules and order of usliness, credentials and resolutions. Miscellaneous business. The gavel will be made out of wood from Fort Dearborn, according to the plans of the local committee on arrangements. ST. LOUIS WILL BE FLOODED. The Mississippi is Only a Foot Below the Danger Line. St. Louis, June 4.—The Mississippi river is slowly creeping up to the flood stage danger line of 30 feet, the gauge Monday measuring 28.8 feet. The water has encroached upon the levee here until it is within a few feet of the railroad tracks along the top of the levee. Considerable driftwood and debris is being carried by the city, indicating the spread of the flood. Two feet of water is now in some of the cellars of houses fronting on the levee, and the basement of the city harbor office, which extends over the brow of the levee at the foot of Market street, is flooded three feet deep. Reports from points along the Mississippi river indicate that the stream is rising rapidly. MOROS KILL TWO AMERICANS. A Mining Expert and a Guard Stain in Revenge for Old Spanish Excess. Manila, June 4.—News that Harry Ickis, a government mining expert, and a companion, were killed by Moros April 1, while asleep in a hut, has just been received here. Ickis was engaged in geological survey work, and was accompanied by one guard. While asleep in a hut in a remote section of the mountains the two men were murdered in their beds by two Moros, brothers, whose father was killed 15 years ago by Spaniards. It is said that the two Moros murdered Ickis and his guard in revenge against the whites for the killing of their father. Ickis's home was in Creston, Iowa. Railroad Rates Cut. Chicago, June 4.—The slashing of passenger rates between Chicago and New York, which was begun by the Wabash railroad several months ago, has had its effect on the other roads. Last night the Nickel Plate announced its intention of meeting the cut made by the Wabash, and hereafter the fare to New York over both systems will be $10 flat. To Plan Labor's Campaign. Chicago, June 4.—For the first time in 10 years a meeting of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor will be held in Chicago. Sessions of the council will begin June 13 and continue six days. It will be a regular quarterly meeting, and labor questions of national importance will be taken up for consideration. Missouri Dental Officers St. Louis, Mo., June 4.—Dr. J. B. McBride of Springfield was elected president and H. H. Sullivan of Kansas City, recording secretary, by the Missouri State Dental association, which closed its annual convention in this city Tuesday. Kansas City was chosen as next year's meeting place. Nebraska to Join Big Nine Lincoln, Neb., June 4.—The University of Nebraska athletic board, at a meeting Thursday, adopted a resolution favoring joining the Big Nine conference. Dr. R. G. Clapp, a member of the board will go to Chicago Saturday to represent Nebraska and make for mal application. Beer Inspection Fees Jefferson City, Mo., June 4—State Beer Inspector Marshall has paid into the state treasury as the fees of his office for May, $35,977.14, as against $37,652.50 for the corresponding month last year, showing a falling off o. $1,675.36. Must Pay Heavy Duty New York, June 4.—Customs duties of 60 per cent must be paid on the $340,000 pearl necklace imported from France by Mrs. William B. Leeds, under a decision rendered by Judge La combe in the United States court Tuesday. Telephone Operator Bound and Gagged Sedalia, Mo., June 4.—Two masked men broke into the office of the Apleton City Telephone company Tues day night. They bound and gagged the operator, Miss Hester Ward after which $60 was taken from the safe which was not locked. Motors Too Slow for Mr. Cannon. Pittsburg, Pa., June 4.—The motor car tour of Speaker Cannon and his party has been abandoned. Speaker Cannon will go west over the Pennsylvania railroad. Muddy roads caused the abandonment of the tour. johnston's restaurant 839 North Main Street Meals 15c to 25cts. Hot or Cold Lunch —At All Hours— ICE CREAM SODA POP always on lec SUNDAY DINNERS 20c and 25c. Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & PEE FLORENCE BROAD, INC. 80 M. Main St. In The Grocery Line Your wants need careful attention and our store is the place to get it. We handle the best of Fancy and Staple Groceries and our prices are right. Orders given prompt attention. Kernan & Co., 4102 E. Douglas Pointe 887 FRACTIOUS HORSE FELL BACK- WARD INTO STREAM WITH MR. ROOSEVELT. THE PRESIDENT HAD A NARROW ESCAPE Mrs. Roosevelt Was Present -Neither the President Nor His Wife Said Anything About the Accident When They Returned-Many Saw Accident -Was Riding a New Horse. Washington, June 4.—President Roosevelt had an exceedingly narrow escape from death while riding horseback late Tuesday afternoon in Rock Creek park. Mrs. Roosevelt was with the president. Rumors of the affair, which gained currency Tuesday night, were denied at the White House at the time, as neither the president nor Mrs. Roosevelt spoke of the affair upon their return. The rumors came from the occupants of several carriages who saw the accident. The president was riding a new horse, a young animal. The members of the party rode down through a cut in a bank, forded a creek and were ascending the bank on the other side. The president's horse reared, the president leaned forward in the saddle and threw the reins down in loops so as to avoid pulling the horse backwards. Again on reaching the top of the bank the horse reared a second time and the president leaned forward again, but the animal stood up straight on its hind legs and then went over backward into the creek with the president. Feeling that he was going backward the president slipped from the saddle and, as luck would have it fell into the creek close beside the horse which landed on its back. The fall from the horse's back to the stream bed was a distance of more than 10 feet. The stream was about two feet deep, with an exceedingly rocky bed. Neither the president nor the horse received the slightest injury. President Roosevelt's two regular riding horses were out of commission yesterday, both being indisposed. The president's orderly wished to try out the new horse, but the president took it upon himself to do this. Senator for Half a Century. Des Moines, Ia., June 4.—According to returns received Wednesday morning, Senator W. B. Allison is nominated United States senator by a majority of fully 12,000 over Gov. A. B. Cummins. One of the sensations of the primaries was the election of Judge S. F. Prouty over Representative Hull at an estimated plurality of 1,200. Judge Prouty carried Polk, Story, Marion and Dallas counties. He carried nearly every precinct in Des Moines and Polk county. Jefferson Davis's Centenary. New Orleans, June 4.—With appropriate exercises, the people of the south celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis Wednesday. The day was observed as a whole or partial holiday in Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, Louisiana and Virginia, and varied between the entire cessation of business and the mere closing of the public schools. To Telephone Train Orders. New York, June 4.—The Lackawanna railroad is preparing to replace its telegraphic system of train dispatching with the telephone. Poles have been set and wires are being strung on one section, and work will be begun on other parts of the road as rapidly as supplies can be got. Railroad men say that in time the telephone will supersede the telegraph in the dispatching of trains. WANTED-A RIDER sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle fund making money fast. Write for full particular NO MONEY BEFORE you receive the bike in the U.S. contract and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during put it to any test you wish. If you are then keep the bicycle ship it back at your own place. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit at to $3 middleman's profits by buying the bike at any price until you receive our catalog prices and remarkable special offers to rid YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED low prices we can make you this year. We sell our bicycle deals. We sell our BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our double our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES, we do not reprint using our stock in trade, promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Desk COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual rate $ 5 0 HEDGETHORN PUNCTU SELF-HEALING TIRES A $ 10 making money by offering a bike offer at once. BEFORE YOU REQUIRED until you receive and accept a bike. We will not allow anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance. Allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bike and put it to any test you want. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not want to keep the bike in your account, you can not cost one cent to make a FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. To pay to $3 middleman's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer pay for the bike, you must pay a $100 fee for a tire from our at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unbuilt of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogues. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED beautiful catalog and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate. double wheel bicycles, you can rent a bicycle. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. We can prompt at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER BIKES single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY MEDICAL THORN RECORD PURCHASE TIME: 50 BROADS: 3000 SELF REALIZE: 0044 a spool of cotton and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They have only redacted the structure, the quality being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $5 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special price offer. All orders shipped close day l e approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and we will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby make send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad nickel plated brass hand puncture and kind of tire U BANK. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so much better than any tire at about we want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remark IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at a the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our b describes and quotes all that we need. Do NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone unt offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everythin J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, AS TO LICE AND MITES padded same day letter is received. We ship C.O.P. you examined and found them strictly as represented. We will send you a letter to close this advertisement. We will also send you returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are act or money sent to us is as safe as in a find that we can afford. We tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give your order, any kind at any price until you send for a pair of corn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which we at least find the same price. Today, DO NOT THINK OR BUYING a bicycle on anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. MPANY, CHICAGO, ILL J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL DOOR 8'x10" FOR REMOVING MEN EYE SCREW TRAP DOOR 9'x12" 4" FROM FACE OF BOX EYE SCREW WIDE FOR TRAP DOOR TO SLIDE ON 12"x2" STOP FOR TRAP DOOR EYE SCREW EYE SCREW WIRE CRATCH TEMP WIRE ENTRANCE FOR HEN 8" IN .DIAM EYE SCREW DOOR 8'X10" FOR REMOVING HEM EYE SCREW EYE SCREW TRAP DOOR 9'X12" 4' FROM FACE OF BOX EYE SCREW WIRE CATCH TRAP WIRE WIRE FOR TRAP DOOR TO SLIDE ON ENTRANCE FOR HEM 8' IN DIAM 12' X 2' STOP FOR TRAP DOOR --- --- SUNRISE LIGHT $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.50). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: In all sizes. It is lively and easy riding; very durable and lined inside with DESCRIPTION: Don't Board Them. Other foes of little chicks are external parasites, lice and mites. We frequently find lice even among winter brooder chicks. Lice on the head are most troublesome. They fasten themselves to the back of the chick's head, near the base of the brain and gradually kill the chick. It is a pittiful sight to see the little chick scratching the back of its head trying to dislodge the pest. Good results are usually obtained by greasing the head of each chick with five per cent. carbonated vaseline. Kerosene and lard, equal parts, prove equally effective. The chicks can be rapidly treated and should be attended to as soon as there is any suspicion of head lice. The louse may be seen readily by means of a small magnifying glass. It can also be detected with the naked eye if one is very careful to examine the right place, although one must look carefully to see it. To kill mites, clean all coops and brooders perfectly, then apply thoroughly, either whitewash, kerosene oil, or some of the prepared insecticides. Be sure to fill all the cracks and crevices as these are the places where mites will be found hiding during the day. Burn all the litter and add new. A spray pump may be used for applying the insecticide, as it drives the liquid into the cracks and crevices better than can be done with a brush. Whitewash can be applied with a pump and then smoothed over with a brush, doing rapid and effective work. Mites differ from body lice in that they suck the blood from the fowl's bodies, while lice have biking mouthparts and live on the skin and feathers, causing intense itching and annoyance. Mites live on The construction of this style of trap nest is as follows: The front of the nest box should be 14 inches wide and 20 inches high; two inches from the bottom a circular hole eight inches in diameter is cut. A door is placed at the top eight by ten inches square by which the hen is removed. The trap consists of a board ten inches square, with an eye screw on each side. The door slides up and down on a No. 9 wire passing through the screw eyes of the trap door. A nail bent in the shape of an "L" and filed flat on the bottom side is driven into the center of the bottom of the trap door with the bottom Notice the thick rubber树 "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. It must not hurt any other make-NOFT LANTIC and EASY RIDING the fowls' body at night only, hiding in cracks and crevices during the day. They appear -red when gorged with blood, or white when there is little blood in their bodies. To kill the lice we must treat the men's or chick's body, as the lice live there practically all the time. There are several kinds of these lice, but they all yield to the some treatment, namely, a good dusting. The dust fills up the breathing pores in their bodies, and thus suffocates them. A good insect powder may be made from equal parts of fine ground tobacco and powdered sulphur. Snuff is also used. There are a number of insect powders on the market and most of them prove very satisfactory. The essential thing is a finely pulverized substance that will go through the feathers. Having curefully dusted the chicks (and hens, if the chicks are running with them) clean the houses and remove to clean ground. A good dust bath should be arranged so that the hens and chicks may help keep themselves clean. An excellent dust bath is made by drawing a load of "chip dirt" and dumping it in the yard where the little fellows may have ready access to it. For winter use a box partly filled with fine sand, road dust, land plaster or coal or wood ashes answers very well. A mixture of sand and land plaster seems to please them more than either one alone. Some use wood ashes alone, but a mixture of wood ashes and road dust, or fine sand, makes a heavier bath and therefore more effective in cleaning the lice out of the feathers. Gcod Alfalfa Field.—I have a two year-old field of alfalfa from which I cut last year on June 30 $3\frac{1}{2}$ tons per acre, on August 1 $1\frac{1}{2}$ ton per acre, and on October 24 over a ton. It also gave five weeks' pasture before the snow fell. I do not irrigate my alfalfa, as it is only 12 to 20 feet to water. part of the "L" projecting toward the inside of the box. About one inch above the middle of the entrance a hole is bored large enough to admit a No. 9 wire that is bent as shown. The top side of the bent piece of wire upon which the nail of the trap door rests is also filed flat, and the trap in set by placing the "L" shaped nail of the trap door on the wire, as illustrated. The wire hangs on the inside of the next box, as shown. The bea in passing through the entrance or other side of the wire moves it enough to release the trap door and lock herself in. The length of this nest may be from 16 to 20 inches.