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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. A GLORIOUS SESSION. The Seventeenth Annual grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Kansas-Nebraska jurisdiction, held in Atchison, Kansas, July 14 15-17-18 was one of the most successful and important sessions ever held by that splendid organization. The attendance at this session was the greatest ever known and for work and accomplishment the work of the Atchison session stands alone. This session like all sessions of this grand body was one continuous harmonious gathering from beginning to ned—not the discord or one word of dissatisfaction was heard. The session made a record for the Order of Twelve of which all Knights and Daughters would feel highly pleased. We give short sketch of the session day by Tuesday—First Day. Promptly at 10 a. m., Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor, for the twentieth time called the Grand Temple and Tabernacle to order. In the regular Taborian ritualistic manner the session was duly opened. The first day was taken up entirely in the appointment and reports of the usual seeing committees. Wednesday—Second Day. bearth of the Knights and Daughters of Atchison, Dtr. Ethel Penn deemed the welcome address in a candid manner. Dtr. Penn is one of intellectual lights among the young people of Atchison and she acquitted herself in a most charming manner. bearth of the Grand Temple and hermacle Sir W. N. Miller of Wichens responded to the welcome address. A marvelous Report. Rev Sir Frank Wilson delivered his annual message which was filled with many words of encouragement, brought out a most marvelous advice made by the Order during the past. He reported the membership follows: Knights, 775; Daugherty, 1558; Mald's, 515; Pages, 485. He membership 3,333 in good stand. He recommended an increase of 10 on the Tent endowment for children and the endowment for children $30.00. In this connection it is said that the Order of Twelve the first Negro society to adopt and successfully carry out the endowment for Negro children. This plan is adopted at the session held in the City last year and so successfully it worked that after only one of the Order is able to increase the size of the policy without increase the amount paid to carry it. A wonderful record of business leads. He reported 33 deaths during the year and $3,330.00 paid in enquiries. He also reported that the Board of Curators had selected Topela on which to establish Tabora Home. The site has an off ground and a house of twelve and is located about one-half a mile from Topeak. His report was used with loud applause and so pleased were the members of the report, the rules were suspended. Rev Sir Frank Wilson was unanimously reelected Chief Grand Mentor. Rev Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Press, made her sixteenth annual report. His report was received with appreciation and at its conclusion the rules were suspended and Emma Gaines was reelected by mention. and f the this ing and gain ailly from Ad to iick own rish how r roil reat outr mot bes ha pat Wm. Core, Chief Grand Treas- ment collected his sixteenth annual report collected for the year $6,566.16 reserves for the year $3,776.17; balance reserves $2,789.99. Sarah Forbes, Chief Grand Re- direction made her annual report. Fol- lors this report Sir A. W. Hopkins made his sixteenth annual report. Sir M. Johnson, Grand Presiding office (appointed) made his report. A. O. Murrell, Grand Queen Moth- appointed) made her report. Annual Sermon. With more than 1000 Knights, Daughters and friends in the spacious hall the annual sermon was held Wednesday night at McInteer hall. Rev. C. G. Fishback, Chief Grand Orator preached a splendid sermon. Public Reception. The people of Atchison in a most ever been held before, elaborate manner tendered the delegates and visitors a splendid public reception at McInteer hall Tuesday night. The hall was filled from end to end. The reception was in charge of Sir Jno. W. Berdett with Sir J. A. Brown as master of ceremonious. The lelegates formed a procession and marched about the hall and were seated in such a manner as to form the letter "T." Everyone was highly pleased and gave much credit to the Knights and Daughters of Atchison for their very elaborate reception. Memorial Services. Thursday morning the Grand Temple and Tabernacle suspended all business and opened a memorial service in honor of deceased Knights and Daughters. The memorial services were under the direction of Rev. C. G. Fishback, C. G. O. The memory of each of the deceased were feelingly eulogized. This was a great religious feast and every one present were made glad. There were sixten who came forward and expressed a desire for the prayers of the righteous. Election of Officers. In the afternoon the election of officers was held with the following results: Sir J. W. Burdett of Atchison, was re-elected Vice Grand Mentor; Dtr. Ella McKinnins, of Leavenworth, was re-elected Vice Grand Preceptress; Sir A. W. Hopkins of Leavenworth, was unanimously re-elected Chief Grand Scribe; Dtr. Sarah Forbes, of Lincoln, Neb., was unanimously re-elected Chief Grand Recorder; Sir M. Wooten, of Ft. Scott, was unanimously elected Chief Grand Orator; Sir C. M. Johnson, of Omaha, was elected Grand Presiding Prince; Dtr. Bessie Hall of Ft. Scott, was elected Grand Queen Mother; Dtr. Pauline Woodfork, of Kansas City, was unanimously re-elected Chief Grand Priestess, and Dtr. Maggie Robinson, of Kansas City, Kans., was unanimously re-elected Grand Inner Sentinel. Thursday Night. The Knights and Daughters of Atchison, presented a grand concert at McInteer hall Thursday night to a full over-flowing audience. The concert was splendid in every way. Big Outing Friday. One of the largest, if, indeed, not the largest, most elaborate and longest parade ever witnessed among colored societies in Kansas or the west, was the big Tabor parade in Atchison Friday. With two brass bands more than 300 Knights and Daughter were in the line of march. The Daughters were in carriages, buggies and automobiles while the Knights were afoot. The parade was $4\frac{1}{2}$ blocks long and with the shinning swords, brass buttons, highly polished badges, new braided caps, purple, yellow, pink and white robes and dresses sparkling crowns and staffs, the procession presented a dazzling and gorgeous spectacle. Atchison people, white and black stood amazed in profound wonderment at this spectacular affair. The parade went to Forest Park where all had an opportunity to enjoy themselves with swings, shooting the chutes, figure "S merry-go-round, shooting gallery and many other amusements. Plenty to eat was on the ground. At the park Prof. C. H. Milton Collins, Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Kansas, and Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor, were the principal speakers. Something New. Prof. C. M. Collins, Grand Master Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Masons of Kansas, was the specially invited guest of Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor and occupied a seat in the fine carriage with Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor; Dtr. Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress, and Sir A. W. Hopkins, Chief Grand Scribe. This is a most pleasing innovation from the usual and is a wholesome example of the beauty of that unity of cordiality which should exist among Negro societies which would prove so very beneficial to all. Installation Friday Night. Th installation of the Grand Officers for the ensuing year was held Friday night under direction of Sir John W. Wilson of Kansas City, Kans., Deputy Chief Grand Mentor, of the International Grand Temple and Tabernaite. After the Installation a competitive drill took place between drill companies of Atchison, Kansas City, Kans. One of the new features of the drill was a drill company composed of daughters under the leadership of Dtr. Lena Downs, of Kansas City, Ks. New Place of Meeting There was quite an interesting nomination of places at which to hold the next Grand Session. Topeka, Omaha and Coffeyville entered the race. Topeka won by a large vote and was declared the place at which to hold the next annual session. Notes of the Session. Sir J. W. Burnett, Sir J. N. Davis, Sir Wm. Cook with other Knights and Daughters of Atchison are to be commended for the splendid arrangements for the session. Dtr. Wattie Thomas, H. P. of Western Sun Tabernacle No. 9, of Topeka, had a splendid time at the session. The Wichita delegation, Dtr. Joana Jones, H. P. No. 34; Sir J. C. Coffee, No. 7; Dtr. A. Horton, No. 3; W. N. Miller and wife enjoyed the session. K. D. S.—The international date line is an irregular line drawn somewhat arbitrarily on the map of the Pacific ocean near the 180th degree meridian of longitude. It marks the place where navigators change their date on the trans-Pacific Voyage. 2. Booker T. Washington is not a millionaire. Colonel John McKee, who died in Philadelphia in 1902, leaving about $4,000,-000, was the wealthiest Negro in America. James A. Garner and Phillip A. Payton, of New York City, are the wealthiest today although their exact fortune is not estimated. 3. We cannot give an opinion here on the Oklahoma constitution. M. S.—Tuskegee institute now owns 2,000 acres of land, eighty-three buildings, dwellings, dormitories, class rooms, shops and barns, live stock, etc., all valued at $85,000. Besides this it has 22,000 acres of public lands granted by congress, valued at $135,000, and an endowment fund of $1,275,000. The institute now hae over 1,800 pupils in all its departments. DATE CHANGED. Odd Fellow Grand Lodge Will Meet Kansas City July 21-22-23. On account of high water in many parts of Kansas this year the date of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has been changed to July 21-22-23 at Kansas City, Kans. This session promises to be one of the greatest ever held in Kansas as much successful work has been done in the Order in this year. Every Odd Fellow should take notice of this change and be interested in having his lodge represented at the Grand Lodge July 21-22-23 in Kansas City, Kans. Vote for Judge W. T. Buckner for Probate Judge HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Miss Corinne Bettis, of Wichita, Kansas, is the guest of Miss Bessie Duvall this week. Miss Bessie Duvall served three o'clock lunch Sunday afternoon, July 8, in honor of Miss C. Bettis, of Wichita. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Duke, Miss Bettis, Miss Duvall, Mr. Claude Gothard, Mr. Walter Gothard and Mrs. Clarence Taylor, of Topeka. Edgar Duke has gone to his farm at Eureka Springs for the summer, to supervise the management of his stock. Harrison Wiccliff, one of Hutchinson's prominent young barbers, has just returned from a pleasant visit in Chicago. Mr. Wiccliff's many friends are glad to welcome him home again. Claude Gothard, formerly of Hutchinson, spent Sunday in visiting his friends and relatives. Mr. Gothard left Monday morning for Wichita, where he will spend a few days, after which he will return to his home. The many friends of little -Miss Thelma Brodis rejoice with her parents at her wonderful progress in music. The many friends of Dr. J. A. D. Allen, formerly of Wichita, will rejoice to hear Mr. Allen is progressing in Hutchinson, and has become the business manager of The Hutchinson Journal, a paper the citizens of Hutchinson should be proud of. Miss Bessie and Miss Mabel Plummer, two of Hutchinson's prominent young ladies, entertained in honor of Miss Bessie Duvall and her guest, Miss Bettis of Wichita, Thursday evening, July 18th. The evening was spent quite pleasantly, the young people enjoying themselves with games and music. The guests dispersed at a reasonable hour, declaring the young ladies ideal entertainers. HON. C. R. LOVE. A bouncing baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Love last Saturday morning. He is fat and sassy and doing fine. His name is Hon Carlos Roosevelt Love, 1017 N. Wichita. Many people say he looks so much like his dad. Mother and son are getting along nicely. Mrs. Morris Mayo died Thursday at 11 a.m. The deceased was one of the pioneer ladies of our city, and was highly respected. She leaves a husband, a daughter and many friends to mourn after her. Funrela services were held Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Harriett Hood departed this life Tuesday at St. Francis hospital. Funrela was held Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller spent last Sunday in Kansas City, the guests of their brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Moore, 209 W. Armour Blvd., and with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Voorhies, 552 State St., Kansas City, Kan. They were given a royal time and highly enjoyed their visit. According to Mr. William Barclay Parsons, civil engineer, the $15,000,000 sewerage system for Havana, work on which will begin in October, will be ideal, and when the American government withdraws from Cuba in January the island that was once a hotbed of yellow fever will be as sanitary as possible. How long will Cuba libre keep it so? The Carnegie hero commission has had 85 cases for medals before it since its last meeting. Thirty applications were granted and 55 rejected. This is discouraging. In a country of so many millions this is a mighty small hero percentage. While serving admirably as a foli for one of the newer battleships the old monitor Florida has shown that it could put up a small fight against of them. BERRIES ARE RIPE SOME GOOD METHODS OF PRE- SERVING AND SERVING. Blackberry Froth as a Luncheon Dainty—Recipes for Wine and Cordial—Serve Jelly with Whipped Cream. Blackberry Froth.—Whites of four eggs, one cupful of blackberry juice, two cupfuls of boiling water, one cupful of cold water, one-half box of gelatine, one cupful of sugar. Soak the gelatine in the cold water for one hour, stir the sugar into it and pour the boiling water over them. When they are dissolved add the blackberry juice, strain and set on the ice until the jelly is nearly firm. Beat the whites of the eggs stiff and whip into the jelly a little at a time. Turn into a mold wet with cold water and let it stand until firm. Serve with cream. Blackberry Wine.—Fill a stone jar with ripe berries and cover with water. Tie a cloth over the jar and let stand for four days to ferment; then mash the berries and strain through a cloth. Add three pounds of brown sugar to every gallon of juice; cover and skim them every morning until clear of fermentation; pour this off carefully from the sediment into a demijohn, cork and set in a cool place. This will be ready to use in two months. Blackberry Cordial. — Add two pounds of loaf sugar to one gallon of blackberry juice, a tablespoonful each of ground cloves and allsippe, two nutmeg grated and a teaspoonful of ground cinnamon. Boll slowly for about 30 minutes, remove from fire and let cool; add a pint of good French brandy, then bottle. Blackberry Jelly.—Take one quart of berry juice and when it comes to a boil add to it a half box of soaked gelatine, one cupful of sugar and stir over the fire until gelatine dissolves. This will take only a few minutes. Strain into a mold and set away until hardened. Serve this with whipped cream. Blackberries Preserved.—Do not use fruit that is too ripe, weigh and put into glass jars, filling each one two-thirds full. Put one pound of sugar in a saucepan and one cupful of water to every two pounds of fruit, and let it come slowly to a boll. Pour this syrup hot into the jars over the berries, filling them to the brim. Place the jars in a boiler containing cold water and let the water come to a boil, and when the fruit is scalding hot take out the jars and cover them airtight. Blackberry Pudding.—Take two cupfuls of stale bread crumbs soaked in two cupfuls of milk, a little salt and three eggs beaten well. Take one and one-half cupfuls of sifted flour and stir into it half a teaspoonful of baking powder; add one and one-half pints of blackberries. Put into a buttered pudding dish and steam for two hours. Serve with a rich sauce. Magic Polishing Cloths. Mix two pounds of whiting and one half ounce of oleic acid with a gallon of gasoline. Stir and mix thoroughly. In this compound soak flannel rags of the desired size, then wring out and hang up to dry, being careful to keep them away from a fire or open flame. These cloths will give a fine gloss to silverware, will not soil the hands and will preserve their polishing qualities indefinitely.—Woman's Home Companion. Make Tough Chicken Tender. Take an old chicken, and when dressed cover with a solution consisting of an even teaspoonful of baking powder to each quart of water needed, leave it in this for 15 minutes, then wash well in lukewarm water and dry on cloth. When ready to cook, dust all over with baking powder, then salt and pepper in the usual manner, and fry, roast, or cook in any way desired, and it will be found as tender and tasty as a young bird. All in the Serving. Even an ordinary pudding of a creamy nature takes on a new appearance if served in the tall-stemmed sherbet glasses. A tasty pudding served in this way at a recent dinner was made with rice and chocolate, topped with whipped cream. The pudding is made in the same way as the ordinary creamy baked rice pudding except that grated chocolate is added. A baked custard, topped with whipped cream and dotted with Maraschino cherries, came to the table in sherbet glasses the other day. IDEAS OF FRENCH CHEFS. Three Soups That Are Very Popular Across the Water. French soups have delicious flavors. According to Everyday Housekeeping we may have three that are very popular. Potage a la Marceau: Ingredients—Two turnips, two ounces butter, one quart of broth or stock, a slice of pumpkin, a small piece of sugar, three tablespoonfuls of cream, some crountons of fried bread. Method—Chop up finely the turnips, and toss them in butter till they are a golden brown. Add to this the pumpkin boiled in the broth. Pass the soup through a sieve, adding to it a small piece of sugar, the cream, and crountons of bread fried a golden brown in butter. Potage a la d'Aumale: Ingredients—Twenty-four large mussels, a small bunch of parsley, one onion, three pints of beef broth, crountes of bread. Method—Scrape and wash the mussels. Cook them in water with the parsley and onion (sliced). Then take the mussels out of the shells and trim them. Place them in a soup tureen with the croutes of bread, which have previously been browned in the oven. Strain the broth and add to it a pint of boiling milk, sweetened with a lump of sugar. Pour the soup into the tureen containing the croutes and mussels and serve. Potage a la Colbert: Ingredients—Some spring vegetables, three poached eggs, tabasco or Worcestershire sauce, a few shreds of chervil, three pints of clear soup. Method—Cut a few spring vegetables into fancy shapes and boil them in salted water. Drain them and cook in the consomme. Just before serving the soup poach the eggs and place them in the tureen, also the sauce, and some chopped chervil. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. To cover the pan in which fish is cooking will make the flesh soft. All lard to fry fritters and doughnuts must be very, very hot before putting in the batter. Black lead mixed with vinegar will be found to give a specially good polish to the kitchen stove. Rub over new tinware with lard and thoroughly heat it in the oven before using it, for thus it is protected from rust. When washing lace never rinse it in blue water, with the idea of improving its color. Real lace should be finally rinsed in skim milk, which will give it a soft, creamy color. Carpets should be beaten on the wrong side first and then, more gently on the right. Never put a carpet down on a damp floor, for this often results in the carpet becoming mildewed. If, when using lemon for flavoring, you need only half a one, put the other half on a plate and cover with a glass tumbler. This excludes the air and prevents it from drying up or getting moldy. Making Mint Sauce. For a good, simple way of making old-fashioned mint sauce use one large tablespoonful of chopped mint, three fourths of a cup of vinegar and two tablespoonfuls of sugar. Mix the three together and let them stand an hour; then serve. Delmonico's rule for mint sauce differs from any other rule. It calls for one-quarter of a bunch of finely-minced mint leaves, half a cupful of water, half a cupful of broth or consomme, four tablespoonfuls of vinegar, a tablespoonful of salt and half an ounce of sugar. Mix together and serve in a sauce bowl. Removing Ice Cream Stains. The grease spots must first be removed. This you can do by placing the stains between two pieces of blotting paper and applying to them a warm iron. This should not be so hot as to destroy the color. After the grease is extracted, try rubbing with chloroform, and if the color has faded this can generally be renewed by touching lightly with a weak solution of ammonia and lukewarm water. Good Fish Salad. Soak two big salt herring in water over night. Then clean fish of all bones and skin and chop fine. Chop six or seven boiled potatoes and five boiled red beets and two big onions. Mix all together with pepper and enough vinegar to soften the mixture. Press hard in molds and when shaped turn out on a flat plate. Chop the whites and yolks of three hard boiled eggs separately. Then decorate the top with alternate rows of whites, yolks and beets. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mail).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mail)......75 Three Months (By Mail)......50 All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wed- nesday to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another give both the ned and the old. 6th. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. "To Live and Let Live" is Our Motto. NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We Give All a Fair Warning to Pay What They Owe and Save Being Exposed. We take this means to give all our subscribers in Wichita and elsewhere a fair warning that under the new United States law which went into effect January 1, 1908, WE ARE FORBIDDEN to carry the name of any person on our subscription list and send them our paper through the mall who owes us for one year's subscription or more. It is not our desire to be harsh or unreasonable with anyone—but WE MUST COMPY with the law. So we have made arrangements with a National Newspaper Collecting Agency, and after giving all who are in arrears ample time to pay what they owe we will give their name to this agency to collect the amount due and we will then be forced to publish the names of all those who still owe us on the "newspaper dead beat" list. We do not wish to turn anyone's name over to this Agency or to publish anyone's name in the "dead beat" list—but we must have our money and that at once. Be honest with yourself and fair with us and pay what you owe—if not, take you. medicine. If you do not know how much you owe, come to our office or write us and we will gladly tell you. W. N. MILLER. Editor. A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE. In our efforts to present the political issues to our people, we are not moved or guided by a narrow, selfish motive, but do so on the high and exalted plane of principle. We have too much at stake to permit ourselves to be absorbed in any peeversh, malignant, unwarranted outbursts politically, and our political statements are only made after due consideration, unbiased investigation—such as will warrant their utterance. During our ten years' publication we are given credit for the fact that we take all public matters in a broad, conservative view and only attack where there attack is necessary. In every instance where we have advised our people against voting for any man or set of men—after events have proven most conclusively the correctness of our statements. In our advise to our people to vote solidly against S. L. Barrett for clerk of the city court and against Edward E. Enoch for probate judge we have no personal malice against either of these men. Neither are we a party to any "political trick," but it is purely, simply and candidly because, we believe that the best interests of our people will be subserved that either of the other aspirants for these offices be nominated. Barrett and Enoch seek these offices not because of their patriotis into their country or on account of their great loyalty to the republican party, but for the sole reason that they want to draw the fat salary attached thereto, and both of these men have been in office and there is not a colored man, woman or child in Wichita among whom they have been so magnanimous as to divide their salary—so there is no benefit to the colored people any more than to any others—save Barrett and Enoch in their hold these offices. We are aware of the fact that to make this justifiable and proper "fight" against the nomination of S. L. Barrett and Edward E. Enoch that we would bring upon us the condemnation and enmity of both men—but with this before us—in the interest of the race to which we proudly belong and which race both of these men hate—we make this "fight" against Barrett and Enoch and say to our people openly and above board that to be a party in helping nominate either of these men they are voting against the best interest of the colored race. We have no word of censure for any colored man who for a few paltry pennies or for any other reason may see fit to vote for either Barrett or Enoch. No man has a right to question them for doing so—and we certainly do not. We have given our views and leave it to each colored man to decide for himself. There is a time when the colored people must take the advice one of the other—and now is that time. No man would expect Barrett or Enoch not to deny these statementsJthey, of course, will have a long-cock-and-bull story to tell about "how it happened," but the wise colored man will consider that Barrett and Enoch are candidates for a fat salaried office and want to ride into it on the vote of the colored people—whom they both hate as much and as strongly as the devil hates holy waters. You have it—consider what we say—and then go to the poll. August 4th and vote your decision. We believe and say candidly that S. L. Barrett should be defended for clerk of the city court and Edward E. Enoch should be defeated for probate judge. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. REPUBLICAN. JUDGE OF CITY COURT. JUDGE OF CITY COURT. I am candidate for nonnation 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 candidate for the office of sheriff of Sedgwick county, subject to the decision 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. I am 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. I am a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the City Court, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Aug. 4, 1908. J. B. FISHBACK. For County Attorney I hereby announce myself as a candidate 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 I am a candidate for judge of the city court, subject to th, Republican primary to be held on August 4, 1908. HOWE ANDREWS For Probate Judge I will be a candidate at the primary to be held August 4, 1908, for nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of probate judge. W. T. BUCKNER. FOR COMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate 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 candidate for representative from the Seventy-first legislative district, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary to be held on August 4, 1908. JESSE D. WALL. For County Treasurer I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer on the Republican ticket, subject to the decision of the primaries August 4th. O. W. JONES. Representative. Since myself a candidate ation as Representative legislative district, sub- sition of the Republican limaries, August 4, 1908. E. B. JEWETT. WOMEN'S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUB WICHITA, KS. Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and lit- 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. Progressive ideas in fancy and home cooking. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday afternoons of each month. Mrs. Will H. Jones, President; Miss Jennie Wheeler, Secretary. THE W. T. VERNON CLUB, WICHITA. KAN. Hour of meeting 2:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. B. Hockett, president, Mrs. S. Griggs, secretary. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Clerk District Court. I hereby announce myself a candidate 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 office of County Attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic primaries August 4th, 1908. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Probate Judge, subject to the decision of the Democratic primaries, Aug. 4, 1908. O. D. KIRK. NEW HOPE CHURCH. On next Thursday evening, July 23rd. The "Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle," of New Hope Baptist church, have arranged to give an entertainment at the church, at which time this excellent program will be rendered. All are most cordially invited to come out. PROGRAM. Song—Choir. Scripture—Rev. E. T. Fishback. Invocation—Rev. W. H. Tillman. Instrumental—Miss Pansy Cox. Address—"Home Missions"—Miss Le Porter. Duet—Misses Wilson, Hammond. Recitation—Miss Naomi Baker. Solo—Mrs. J. J. Jefferson. Reading—Mrs. Mae Bates. Trio—Misses Tillman and McBride. Reading—Miss Gertrude Pryor. Clarinet Solo—Dr. A. K. Lawrence. Paper—"Foreign Missions"—Mrs. Devereaux. Solo—Mrs. Anna Martin. Instrumental—Mrs. E. T. Fishback. J. Ed. Allen, at 426 N. Main, will clean and repair your harness by hand—the old way. Wirt Wilson left the city Saturday over the Missouri Pacific for St. Louis, from which place he takes an automobile party to Cincinnati, Terra Haute, and other eastern points. He will be gone several weeks. Vote for S. B. Kernan for County Commissioner from the First, Second and Third wards. MRS. VISTULA G. ROBENSON OF DENVER, COLO. returned home after a month's visit with her papa and mamma, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dade, 620 Riverview street. It was a visit after sixteen years separation and was a delightful union of them. Hoping the return of their daughter soon again Mr. Dade was overjoyed. Thanks to Miss Lula Covington and Mrs. S. W. Jones and our many friends for making our sweet daughter's stay so delightful and pleasant, as she carrier her esteem of Wichita and joving friends with hrr and said she would be delighted to be in Wichita again as it is a delightful place to be. And takes to Denver her highest esteem of Wichita and her many friends. Why, Wichita is a great city and it it is a wonder of the plains, and the progress of your colored people is a wonder, was the praise of Mrs. Robenson. Vote for Capt. J. B. Fishback for Clerk of the City Court. For Representative. I herebyannounce myself a candidate for the nomination as Representative from the 71st legislative district, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries, August 4, 1908. E. B. JEWETT. Marshal City Court. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for the office of Marshal of the City Court subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries August 4, 1908. For County Clerk. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination to the office of County Clerk subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries August 4, 1908. JESSE L. LELAND. For County Coroner. I take this means to announce my candidacy for the nomination for the nomination for County Coroner subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries August 4, 1908. M. M. McCALLISTER For County Clerk. I am a candidate for the nomination for the office of county clerk on the republican ticket, subject to the primary of August the fourth. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for the office of Sheriff of Sedgwick county, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primaries August 4, 1908. CHAS. F. HORNER. For State Senator. I am a candidate for state senator from Sedgwick county, for a second term, subject to the will of the republicans of the county to be expressed at the primary, August 4. J. H. STEWART. For County Attorney. Subject to the will of the Republicans at the primary August 4, I hereby nounce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of county attorney. S. S. HAWKS. For Representative. I wish my cand¹⁴dacy for representative from the Seventy-second district, comprising the First, Second and Third wards, which is to be submitted to the Republican primaries on August 4, to be made known to the Republics of the respective wards. For County Treasurer. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of county treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries to be held on August 4, 1908. H. S. PITTMAN. For Register of Deeds. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Register of Deeds of Sedgwick county subject to the decision of the republican voters at the primaries Aug. 4. 1908. L. D. WESTGATE. LOCAI.S THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 001 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? For home cooking go to Whitted's Restaurant, 513 N. Main street. MUST BE REGISTERED. Our people must bear in mind that they must be registered before they can vote at the primary to be held August 4th. Vote for J. D. Simpson for marshal of the city court. Mrs. Henry H. Gale and children and Miss Lulu Goodseal left this week to spend a few days visiting in Chanute. We are NOW PREPARED to give your JOB WORK prompt attention. Johnston's restaurant, 339 N. Main, gives good wholesome meals, lunch at DEMOCRATIC. ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco .... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. "Second to None" PLEASES ALL Good Bread Makers It Is White As Snow—TRY IT The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Stock and Poultry Food are all guaranteed under the United States Law, Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law Register No. 1. It Is The Cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Market. HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. YOUR GOODS SAFE if you store them with us.—Miller Storage Co., 634 N. Water. Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 803 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Mahe Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless Steam Laundry Wlehita's Oldest, Most Re liable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & BONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Market A B WEBBER Druggist Free Delivery. We will call for and Deliver Your Prescriptions 811 N. Main St. New Phone STORAGE We have a nice, dry, sanitary Storage Room..... Goods stored with us is safe. Rates the lowest MILLER STORAGE COMPAN 634 North Water St. Dr. E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon -SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours 9 to 11 a.m Residence 2 to 3 p.m. 703 N. Main St 7 to 8 p.m. OFFICE 601 N. MAIN ST Phone 860 green BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main A Good Chance For All Those That Would Like To Be Helped Miss Mamie Richardson, of Kansas City, Kan, has located in our city as a MUSIC TEACHER. She comes well recommended from some of the best instructors in the west Had several years experience in teaching. She solicits your patronage and will be glad to meet you at 630 NORTH WATER ST. 630 NORTH WATER ST. Phone 1041 BOOST FOR WICHITA ENTRE PRISES. WICHITA, : : : KANS. Mankind is learning rapidly which of the myriad kinds of living things are friends and which are enemies. Pests that ruin crops are zealously studied and fought by the farmer, but some pests that endanger human life are tolerated because their ravages are not visible to the unscientific eye. It took brave experiment to discover that the mosquito is a deadly enemy of man, and a long campaign of education was necessary to prove the fact to the public. The rat, being odious and a destroyer of property, was more easily proved to the public to be a disease-bearing scourge. The International Association for the Scientific Destruction of Rats, founded in Denmark, is not a fantastic society, as is attracted by the work in San Francisco and other cities against this creeping vehicle of bubonic plague. The mosquito and the rat have "got to go." And so has the house-fly, which, far from being only a buzzing nuisance, causes thousands of deaths a year. During the civil war it was found that files carried gangrene. This early discovery has been explained by the later knowledge of disease-germs. The fly is attracted to all kinds of fluff; his feet are barbed brushes which pick up dirt; and his track across the food we eat is a path of pestilence when seen beneath the microscope. He is the principal agent in the spread of typhoid. The increase of "summer complaints," intestinal diseases, is not due to hot weather—the human body easily adjusts itself to mere temperature—but largely to the increase of flies from May to August. The tradition of the relation between filth and disease is sound; and the clean housekeeper has always fought flies with screens and fly-traps. These old-fashioned defenses are still practical. In addition, says the Youth's Companion, the keeper of horses should screen his manure pile and spray it with creosote or chlorid of lime. To allow flies on food is to run risk of disease; to allow flies to breed in or visit poisonous matter is to endanger one's neighbors. "Doing Time." It has been shown that "doing time" in penal institutions can be made to serve a most salutary purpose provided the violator of the laws who thus expiates his offense employs the time to proper advantage. In the newer conception of the intent of punishment, which includes encouragement to reformation, the convicted culpifly who wishes to lead a better life will be helped to do so. More than that, he will be taught in ways of self-dependence, and he may even have the opportunity of turning to account such inventive genius as he has been favored with. This is shown by the experience of a man who has just been pardoned out of a Maine prison after having served 19 years of a life sentence. During that time he has perfected a device to be attached to a sewing machine, and now he has gone to New York to receive $100,000 offered by a big concern for the invention. Prison life should not be cultivated as a means of material advancement, says the Troy (N. Y.) Times, but the facts in this case show that a convict who goes about the matter in earnest and with persistence can do much to redeem his past and to make himself useful to society. New times, new manners, in religious practices as in other things. A church in East Orange has arranged for holding Sunday services for the benefit of automobile parties. The exercises will take place in the open air and on the church lawn, those officiating standing on the church steps, while those who attend may group themselves about in any way they please. It is also announced that smoking may be permitted during the services, although the church will draw the line at furnishing the cigars. The outdoor service appears to be recorded in some quarters as the natural accompaniment of outdoor exercise. Automobiles have now been legally barred from Bermuda, the governor having signed the bills prohibiting the running of motor cars in the island. Evidently the speed maniacs have been getting on the islanders' nerves and creating a prejudice which has resulted in the present drastic legislation. It seems so hard for the modern spelt to use a good thing without abusing it, especially in the matter of sports. If there is really a shortage in beef we hope that science, which so often has been kidnapped and made the unwilling handmaiden of shady business enterprises, will not be called on to work up sawdust and old iron scrap into beefsteak. Mr. Peary is said to be contemplating the discovery of the south pole as soon as he has gained the north one. He has not yet announced what he plans to do when he has located both of them. THE HESSIAN FLY Precs Bulletin No.163. Agricultural Experiment Station Kansas State Agricultural College During the past year Kansas wheat has suffered great damage from Hessian fly. Some estimates place the total loss at slightly more than ten per cent of the estimated crop, as based upon the acreage sown. The attack has been most severe in central and southern Kansas, but, with the exception of the extreme north and the extreme west, the fly has attracted attention throughout the wheat belt. When we realize that the habits of this insect are such that the use of proper cultural methods at the right time will largely prevent it from causing noticeable damage, it plain that information of this sort should be in the hands of every man who has recently suffered from its ravages. Habits and Life History. Where the Fly Is Now.-Just now the flies may be found as small, brown, long-oval, seed-like objects, about one-fifth of an inch long, lying between the sheath and the straw, just above the joint, where the straw breaks over, or they may be found packed in with many of their fellows about wheat heads which never emerged from their sheaths. Indications of Its Work.-At this time perhaps the most characteristic evidence of fly appears in the broken-down wheat straws. These stalks are usually broken rather close to the ground. What It Will Do This Summer, Fall and Winter.—With a few exceptions the fly will remain as a quiet, brown flaxseed until next September and October, then the long-legged gnat-like adults will emerge and lay their long-oval, reddish eggs lengthwise in the grooves on the upper sides of the leaves of the volunteer or early-sown wheat plants. These eggs, which are just large enough to be seen with the unaided eye, soon give forth tiny reddish larvae that wriggle down inside the leaf-sheath until they reach the joint. Here they rasp the tissues of the stem, feed, and grow. It is usually the central stalk that is worst infested, while the tillers, many of which grow up after the files have deposited their eggs, will be almost or entirely free. The maggots soon lose their reddish color and turn white, the majority reaching maturity and transforming into brown flaxseeds before cold weather. Thus they pass the winter, safely tucked in between the sheath and the main stem just above the joint, and usually below the surface of the ground. Indication of Fall Work. — In the late fall the presence of the fly is indicated by the form of the plant. The stalk infested with maggots has no strong central shoot, but appears leafy and bushy. The first effect of the fly is to make the wheat tiller freely, covering the ground and giving the field a deep green color, thereby deceiving the inexperienced into thinking the prospects for wheat unusually fine. Later, if enough flies be present, the deep green will be exchanged for a sickly yellow appearance, and it is then evident to everyone that something is wrong. What It Will Do Next Spring and Summer.—With the coming of spring the long-legged, guat-like flies will crawl out of the flaxseeds and fly about over the wheat, depositing eggs on the blades. (In the spring of 1908 the flies came forth in March and collected in some wheat fields in sufficient numbers to redden the soil.) From the eggs laid at this time will come the maggots that feed on the wheat, weakening the stems and causing them to break and fall over before harvest. Some of these maggots will reach maturity and transform into flaxseeds, from which will come adult flies in May. These flies will deposit eggs on the blades of the most immature stalks and the larvae develop about the heads, so sapping them that they may never emerge from their sheaths. It is probable that the bulk of damage to the wheat crop is effected by the work of the fall and early spring broods, and that those flies emerging in May do little real damage to the crop, because they appear to confine their attacks to young plants that spring up from the base of older stalks. This habit does, however, increase the numbers of the destructive fall brood. Natural Enemies. Certain tiny wasp-like insects prey upon the Hessian fly, and when these are present in large numbers the fly disappears as an injurious insect. Not enough study has been given to these parasites to enable anyone to say under just what conditions they thrive and do their work. They were present and working on the fly during the spring and early summer, at If Only Thou Art True. If only a single rose is left, Why should the summer pine? A blade of grass in a rocky cleft, A single star to shine, Why should I sorrow if all be lost, If only thou are mine? If only a single bluebell gleams Bright on the barren heath, Still of that flower the summer dreams, A wild and gust weath, —Why should I sorrow if thou art mine, Love, beyond change and death? If only once on a wintry day The sun shines forth in the blue, He gladdens the graves till they laugh in May least in the eastern edge of the wheat belt, but the farmer cannot afford to sit back and wait for them to destroy the pest. He must take hold of the matter himself. Methods of Combating the Fly. Destruction of Flaxseeds in Stubble.—The Hessian fly is now in the flaxseed stage, resting in the stubble just above the joints between the sheath and the stem. The flaxseeds may be found just above any of the joints, appearing from the surface of the ground upward. They can easily be destroyed by burning the stubble over or disking it just after harvest and plowing it so deeply two to four weeks later that none of the straws or volunteer wheat plants shall be loft sticking out to form passageways for the flies when they emerge from the flaxseeds. The latter method has the advantage of increasing the amount of humus. Destruction of Volunteer Wheat.—All volunteer wheat should be plowed under deeply before the regular crop is sown, so the flies infesting it will be destroyed and not left to attack the main crop. Trap Crop. — Inasmuch as it has been found that the files can wait for some time in order to secure a desirable place in which to deposit their eggs, it is often desirable and worth while to sow early a strip of wheat about or across the prospective wheat field, and, before the main crop is sown, to plow this fly-infested wheat under deeply, thus not only inducing the flies to lay their eggs, but destroying their progeny. Late Sowing.—By far the most important measure is to be found in the practice of sowing the wheat only after the bulk of the flies have deposited their eggs. This time, however, varies with the nature of the season from year to year, and can be determined only by experiment. Experimental sowings during the past year have shown that wheat sown after the first week of October in central Kansas, and that sown after September 30 in northern Kansas has been almost entirely free from infestation. Useful General Practice. — Where the succeeding field of wheat can be sown some distance from that of the previous year, fewer of the insects will be able to reach the grain to deposit eggs. It is obvious that any method that makes a stronger, healthier plant will mature a better crop in spit of the fly than would be possible where plants equally infested are neglected. Therefore, the choice of good seed, enriching the soil and careful preparation of the seed-bed are important measures in reducing the damage due to Hesslan fly. T. J. HEADLEE, Entomologist, Manhattan, July 7, 1908. LUNATICS ALLOWED AT LARGE. They Are a Menace to the Public, But Under No Restraint. There are many lunatics at large right now who should either be in asylums or under restraint at home receiving the attention of physicians, says the New York Telegram. Many persons have been killed by maniacs, and relatives of the killers knew they were insane and swore to it on the witness stand at the subsequent trials. No insane person is harmless. One frequently hears it said of an eccentric person: "He's crazy, all right but he's a harmless man." Every lunatic is a menace. It is better for him and for all his relatives that he be locked up. You never can tell what a madman will do, and if he takes human life he cannot be punished for it. There are few persons who go up and down the face of the earth who are not acquainted with one or more lunatics. I know two crazy men who go about their business the same as other men do. One of them is single and is an egomaniac. He thinks of no one and nothing but himself. It is virtually impossible for him to talk about any subject except his business affairs and his wonderful doings. All of his acquaintances treat him indulently and laugh at his boasts. He is quick-tempered and quarrelsome and some day he'll do some one a mischief. Then all his friends will swear that he is crazy and that they have known it for a long time and never thought he was dangerous. Insanity is in the man's family. Two of his relatives are in asylums. The other lunatic with whom I am acquainted believes that every man's hand is against him. If you pass him on the street and fall to greet him with effusiveness you are certain to receive two or three menacing letters. If he invites you to go somewhere with him and you decline with all the politeness imaginable he will threaten to kill you. And dream of the touch of dew. Wrote that if all be false, if only they art true? Mamma's Preference The twins were being congratulated upon the arrival of a small brother when the neighbor inquired: "Well, how did you boys like the boy?" "Oh," answered Howard, nonchalantly, "we thought it was all right; but mamma would rather have had an automobile." Indigestion is the devil's workshop. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES Alton B. Parker of New York, will take the stump for William J. Bryan in the forth-coming campaign. Vice President Fairbanks is going to Quebec to hob-nob with the Prince of Wales on the afternoon of July 22. George Bliss Sanford, U. S. a., retired, died Monday in the Presbyterian hospital, New York, after a long illness. Active work is being done at Hanna, Wyo., to recover the bodies of 57 men killed in an explosion on March 30 last. Charles Spencer Francis, the American ambassador to Austria-Hungary, will leave Vienna for the United States July 19. A gigantic fire is raging in the country between Tampico and Tuxpan, Mexico. The section is said to be uninhabited. Clay Thomas was killed in a severe windstorm at Checotah Monday when the seed house of the Checotah oil mill was blown down. Six Chinamen smuggled from Mexico in a car of ore are being held at Abilene. The men were discovered Monday in a half starved condition. According to information received by Sheriff Smutzer, of LaPorte, Mrs. Belle Gunness was discovered Monday in two cities, Portland, Me., and Rockford, Mich. Mrs. K. Otis, driving a 60-horse power automobile beat the Cleveland-Buffalo record, held by a man. Her time for the distance of 200 miles was six hours and 10 minutes. Philadelphia, July 15.—One Chinaman was killed and two white men were injured in a revolver fight in Chinatown. The fight was the result of a quarrel among a group of Chinese. The attorney general Monday transmitted to the various United States attorneys information against 11 railroads for violations of the federal safety appliance law. There were 17 violations altogether. The hot wind of the past few days have caused extensive damage to the grain crop, from Williston to Larimer on the line of the Great Northern railroad in North Dakota, according to reports lately received. Siegmund Friedberg, formerly a private banker and owner of a financial newspaper, who disappeared from Berlin early last February, leaving liabilities of $1,000,000 and assets of only $2,750, has been located in New York. Timothy Reardon was shot and instantly killed Monday at Billings, Mont., by Florence Reardon, who professes to be his wife. Jealousy is believed to have prompted the murder. Chinese and Whites in Revolver Fight One hundred and twenty-nine men belonging to the Atlantic fleet, now on its way round the world, failed to show up when the ships left San Francisco. As the number of men enlisted is about 13,000, the showing is a good one. During an altercation at Marshalltown, Ia., Monday in a street where four strikers attacked W. D. Toler, Iowa Central roundhouse foreman, and a strikebreaker. Toler drew a revolver and shot George W. Davis, killing him instantly. MARKET REPORTS. Kansas City Live Stock. Kansas City, July 15—Cattle—Receipts, 11.120. The nominal range of prices were as follows: Fancy fat steers..... $ 7.75@ 8.00 Choice to prime dressed beef were as follows: Choice heavy, over 250 lbs.....$6.65@6.75 Prime, 200 to 250-lb hogs.....6.69@6.75 Choice light hogs, over 160 lbs .....6.50@6.75 Choice light pigs, 75 to 125 lbs .....6.60@6.45 Rough to common.....5.90@6.45 Bulk of sales.....6.60@6.75 Sheep—Receipts, 5,600. The nominal range of prices is here shown: Spring lambs.....$6.15@6.75 Shorn yearlings, good to choice .....6.10@6.50 Shorn yearlings, fair to good.....4.50@6.50 Shorn wethers, good to choice.....4.15@4.40 Shorn wethers, fair to good.....3.75@4.10 Shorn ewes, good to choice.....4.00@4.25 Shorn ewes, fair to good.....3.50@4.00 Kansas City Cash Grain. Kansas City, July 15—Close; Wheat— July, 87%c; Sept, 85%c; Dec., 87%c; Corn—July, 75%c; Sept, 71%c; Dec., 75%c Chicago Cash Grain. Chicago, July 15—Close: Wheat—July, 91c; Sept, 91¢c; Dec, 93¢c; Corn— July, 73¢c; Sept, 74; Dec, 62c; Oats— July, 51¢c; Sept, 43¢c; Dec, 45¢c. Kansas City Produce Market. Kansas City, July 15—Eggs—Fresh, 18c a dozen. Potatoes—New southern, 80@90€ bushel. Green Vegetables—Tomatoes, 50@f0€ cucumis, green onions, dozen bunches, 15@€ cabbage, 75@€ per 1.00 per cwl. BRYAN PLANS TO CAMPAIGN. The Canvass, However, Will Be Like His Former Two. Lincoln, Neb., July 15—William E. Gonzales, editor of the State of Columbia (South Carolina), and one of Mr. Bryan's lieutenants, after a visit with Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kern, said Tuesday: "The statement that Mr. Bryan will not make a canvass is incorrect. It is his present purpose, however, to deliver no rear platform speeches, but to make ten or a dozen political addresses, dealing with the more vital issues as presented in the platform. Mr. Kern will make a more continuous campaign, and I was assured in Denver that Mr. Towne will be no less active than if he had been the vice presidential nominee." Mr. Gonzales said that campaign contributions would be invited by newspapers in his state and he believed every Democratic paper in the South would do likewise. TWO KANSAS HEAT DEATHS. Farmer Shoots Himself Near Nicker son—Old Man Found Dead. Topeka, Kan., July 15. Two deaths directly traceable to the heat were reported Monday. Leslie Briggs, a farmer living three miles east of Nickerson, shot himself Sunday night through the body with a shotgun, dying shortly afterwards. It is thought he was overcome by the heat and his mind was unbalanced. He left a note saying he feared he was going crazy. Joseph Bell, an old man of 65 years, was found dead by the side of a hedge fence Monday afternoon 12 miles north of Pittsburg. He had been dead some time. There were no indications of violence on the body, and it is thought he was a victim of heart failure brought on by the heat. He had started on a long walk to visit friends. The Steve Adams Case Grand Junction, Col., July 15.—The defense rested Monday afternoon in the case of Steve Adams, charged with the murder of Arthur Collins, mine superintendent, after producing eight witnesses who testified that Adams was playing cards at Mrs. Mennan's boarding house in Ophire on the November night in 1902 when Collins was shot in Telluride and was still there when a man brought news of the murder. The prosecution announced that it would close the rebuttal evidence by noon Tuesday and the case will probably go to the jury Wednesday. Sequel: to Sapp Case. Iola, Kan., July 15—Samuel F. Whitlow, acquitted of the murder of Miss May Sapp, the girl who was killed at Moran in 1907, was arrested Monday on a warrant sworn to by John Sapp, the girl's father, charging him with perjury. The warrant charged that Whitlow at the coroner's inquest stated that he knew nothing of the murder of Miss Sapp, while at the trial he testified that he was in the yard at her home when she killed herself. Whitlow was released on bond. Philadelphians Indicted Philadelphia, July 15.—True bills of indictment, charging conspiracy in making, printing and circulating false financial statements of the Standard Title & Trust company of this city, were returned by the grand jury Monday against Homer L. Castle of Pittsburg, a former prohibition candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, and his associates in the promotion of the trust company, which never opened for business. Killed a Frisco Conductor Tulaa, Ok., July 15.—W. H. Watson conductor on a westbound Frisco passenger train, was stabbed seven times in the breast by a discharged employee of the road who became enraged when the conductor demanded a fare from him. Watson was reported dead Monday. The stabbing occurred near Warwick, a small station between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City, Sunday night. Watson's home was at Monett Mo. Reary Starts North Portland. Me., July 15.—Commander Robert E. Peary, who has been staying for a few days at his summer home on Eagle island, left Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Peary, for Cape Breton, where he will join the ship the Roosevelt. Mrs. Peary will go as far as Sydney, and return with their children, who are making the trip to Cape Breton on the Roosevelt. Sues to Recover Coal Lands. Helena, Mont, July 15.—Suit was instituted by the government Monday in the federal court against the Northen Pacific railway company, the mocky Ford Coal company and Northwestern Improvement company to recover coal lands in Carbon county, which, it is alleged, were procured through misrepresentation. The lands are valued at more than $100,000. Committee Off for Lincoln. Denver, July 15.—Most of the members of the new Democratic national committee left here at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon for Lincoln, where they will hold a conference with W. J. Bryan regarding the selection of a chairman, and other matters connected with the campaign. Dies After Bleeding 23 Days. Pittsburg, Pa., July 15. After bleeding from the mouth continually since June 22, when he was struck by a baseball, Frank Phillipps, 9 years old, is dead at a hospital. WATCH OVER MONEY PRECAUTIONS TAKEN DURING ITS PRINTING. Theft of Currency Before It Is Ready for Distribution Is Almost Impossible—Only Two Attempts Ever Made. The paper money of the government is brought in iron-bound chests, locked and sealed, from the bureau of engraving and printing to the cash room of the treasury and there delivered upon receipt to James A. Sample, chief of the division of issue, in sheets of four bills each. They are complete with signature and numbers, except for the seal, which is printed upon them with power presses in a small apartment under the cash room. These presses are worked by two people, usually a man pressman and a woman feeder or assistant. When the seal has been imprinted upon the bills they are counted automatically, bound in packages of equal numbers by bands of paper, marked, signed by the persons who have handled them, and passed into the adjoining room, where the sheets are cut, the bills are recounted and inspected, so that the imperfect ones may be thrown out. They are then bound into packages of equal amounts and taken to the drying vault, where they lie upon the shelves for several weeks, until the ink has become perfectly dry. Every safeguard that ingenuity can contrive is placed around these transactions, and the chief of division can tell which of his hundred or more subordinates have touched the different bills in the vaults. He knows who received them, who printed the seal, who wrapped and cut them; for every package is numbered and its history is recorded in an enormous book. The combination of checks is so complete that Mr. Sample would know within 20 minutes if a single bill were missing, but he has never had occasion to test this knowledge except twice within 15 years. Only two attempts have ever been made to steal the money of the government while it is in this stage of its history. On one occasion many years ago a pressman passing a pile of notes upon the table of his neighbor slipped the top sheet under his blouse without being observed and carried it with him into the lavatory, where he was successful in concealing it. The theft was discovered within five minutes and it was clearly apparent that he alone could be guilty, although the evidence was purely circumstantial. No one saw him take the money. Therefore he was not arrested and was never publicly charged with the crime. But he was dismissed from the service and he knew the reason why. The bills were never recovered. He probably destroyed them, as they did not appear in circulation. On another occasion eight or ten years ago a colored messenger whose business was to haul the money about on a cart slipped a loose sheet into his pocket unobserved while passing between the printing and the counting rooms. This theft was also unseen, but the responsibility was fastened upon him. The pile of notes was complete when it left the printer, for it was counted and registered automatically in the press. When it reached the counting room one sheet was missing and the package had not been out of the possession of the colored messenger in the meantime. Therefore he alone was responsible, and as he could not offer any satisfactory explanation he too was dismissed from the service, but was not prosecuted because there was no direct proof of his guilt. A beautiful illustrated catalogue will be sent free to those interested in a business education. For a copy address Lawrence Business College, 724 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan. Sounded Insulting. "Why," asked the inquisitive one of the newly-arrived celebrity, "did you knock down the gentleman who had come to announce your election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science?" "Because," answered the burly celebrity, "when he came grinning up to me and announced, 'Sir, you are A. A. A. S,' I didn't understand and thought that he was stuttering."—Kansas City Times. Best Way to Tie Shoe-Laces A way to keep shoe-laces tied is to make a bow in the ordinary way, then insert a buttonhook underneath the center of the bow and draw one loop and one end through (underneath), thus turning the bow practically upside down. Or draw one loop through the other and pull the "answering" end, so that the loops are knotted. British Working Wome British Working Women. Out of a total of 307,157 workers in clothing factories, in Great Britain 197,820 are women, the female tailors numbering 46,072 to 12,984 men. A. Social Impression "So," remarked the boyhood friend, "you are in the swim." "Mother and the girls think I am," answered Mr. Cumrox. "But my personal feelings are those of a man who has fallen overboard and ought to be hollering for help." Something There. "Mercy!" exclaimed Cholly Kallow, "I've got such a cold in my head." "Why, so you have," said Pepprey; "I'll have to call Knox down the next time I see him for libeling you. He said you had nothing in it."—Catholie Standard and Times. CARNEGIE'S RIVAL "He's a regular philanthro—what do you call it?" "Wot's he did?" "Why, in de last week he's give away two dozen 'Deadwood Dick' an a dozen 'Nickel' libraries!" Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. Telepathic Thirst. News travels so fast nowadays, as to render one almost speechless with wonder at the achievements of the wireless telegraph and telephone, says the Palmyra (N. Y.) Journal. One night last week we won a case of whisky at the Elks' fair in Lyons, and the night we brought it home there were three church members, a town official and two members of the band on hand to meet us on getting off the car. Since our arrival many people whom we have hitherto believed respectable have gone out of their respective ways to speak kindly to us. 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 A Curious Fact. "It must. I've often noticed that a novelist will wreck a skiff and then float enough timber onto the desert site to build a town." TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM. After the old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILI POTS, the formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it isumpy Quinine and iron in a tasteless mood effectual form. For grown people and children, 50c. A happy nature is sometimes a gift, but it is also a grace, and can, therefore, be cultivated and acquired by all. —Soulsby. I AM A MOTHER How many American women in lonely homes to-day long for this blessing to come into their lives, and to be able to utter these words, but because of some organic derangement this happiness is denied them. Every woman interested in this subject should know that preparation for healthy maternity is accomplished by the use of LYDIA E.PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND Mrs. Maggie Gilmer, of West Union, S. C., writes to Mrs. Pinkham: "I was greatly run-down in health from a weakness peculiar to my sex, when Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recommended to me. It not only restored me to perfect health, but to my delight I am a mother." Mrs.Josephine Hall, of Bardstown, Ky., writes: "I was a very great sufferer from female troubles, and my physician failed to help me. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound not only restored me to perfect health, but I am now a proud mother." FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E. P. For thirty years Lydia E. I ham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indigestion, dizziness or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for a advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. GOMPERS FOR BRYAN THE LABOR LEADER AGREES TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN COMING CAMPAIGN. WAS A WELCOMED VISITOR AT FAICVIEW President of American Federation of Labor Arrives With Nominee for Vice President—Mr. Gompers Head of 3,000,000 Voters—Mr. Bryan Will Speak at Chicago on Labor Dav. Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., July 14.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, (and inferentially head of 3,000,000 voters of organized labor affiliated with the federation), will support William J. Bryan in the coming presidential campaign. In political circles here Monday this announcement overshadowed all others, even the arrival of John W. Kern, the vice presidential nominee. Gomper's support was promised to the ticket, but he specifically denied any present intention of taking the stump in the coming campaign. Reports gained currency that the labor leader would speak from the platform, but he made no such announcement. As he left Fairview after a 15 minutes' interview with Mr. Bryan his manner was enthusiastic and his promises satisfactory to Mr. Bryan. At present it is believed there will be no need for Mr. Gompers' services in an oratorical sense. Mr. Gompers does not expect to be called upon to speak publicly in the campaign. The Republican convention, he asserts, ignored the demands of labor; the Democrats acknowledged them in their platform. His course is clear; he will do what is demanded of him in the interests of labor best expressed in the platform adopted at Denver. As the situation is at present Mr. Gompers' efforts can be better expended elsewhere than on the speaker's stand. In his interview with Mr. Bryan Mr. Compers was attended by Frank Morrison, secretary of the federation, and James Duncan, also a labor leader. The representatives of organized labor and Vice Presidential Nominee Kern and party reached "Bryan Station" by the same trolley car. "Ah, how is the vice president?" observed the leader of the ticket, smiling and extending his hand. What Mr. Kern said in reply was lost in the confusion, but his smile was assuring as he shook hands vigorously with the standard bearer of his party. The presidential and vice presidential nominees, arm in arm, led the way to the Bryan home, followed by Abram Simmons, delegate at large to the convention; John E. Osborne, member of the state central committee of Indiana, and U. S. Jackson, chairman of that committee. Mr. Bryan told his visitors that it had been reported he would make a front porch campaign. He was by no means certain of this, but admitted that he had promised to make a speech in Chicago on Labor day. Aside from this single date the candidate for the presidency had made no plans. Interest Monday naturally centered in the visit here Tuesday of members of the new national committee. Dr Hall, national committeeman from Nebraska, Sunday stated that the chairmanship of the committee lay amongst James of Kentucky, Campau of Michigan, Lamb of Indiana, and Atwood of Kansas. Monday speculation on the subject had narrowed to Campau and James, to the latter largely because Mr. Bryan has expressed such great admiration of his political and intellectual qualities, and Campau because of his admitted business ability. David R. Francis is out of it by his own plea that, though stories of his connection with Standard Oil were untrue, the labels were sufficient to prevent his running for any office. Tom L. Johnson has been eliminated, it is said, by his flat refusal to occupy any office where he might be asked for legislative favors in exchange for campaign contributions. Mr. Johnson has admitted Wall street connections, but none with whom he would care to mix politically. Porto Ricans in Spanish San Juan, P. R., July 15.—Gov. Regis H. Post has received a petition from 20 Porto Ricans who are confined in the penitentiary at Ceuta, a seaport town of Africa belonging to Spain, asking that the government take steps to have them liberated. These men were incarcerated in the time of Spanish rule in Porto Rico for political reasons, and the matter has already come before the Porto Rican legislature. Republican Headquarters Selected. New York, July 15—Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican national committee, has selected quarters for the committee in the Metropolitan Life building here, which has been the local headquarters in the last two national campaigns. The home of the committee will be on the tenth floor of the new Metropolitan tower. No Bomb for Warden McClaughry. Leavenworth, Kan., July 15.—A report given circulation after a firecracker was thrown near the conveyance of Warden R. W. McClaughry of the United States penitentiary that the explosive was in fact a bomb thrown by some ex-convict is absurd. It is improbable that even the cracker was meant for Warden McClaughry PROOF FOR TWO CENTS. If You Suffer with Your Kidneys and Back, Write to This Man. G. W. Winney, Medina, N. Y., invites kidney sufferers to write to him. To all who enclose postage he will reply, telling how Doan's Kidney Fills cured him after he had doctored and had been in two different hospitals for eighteen months, suffering intense pain in the back, lameness, twinges when stooping or To all who enclose postage he will reply, telling how Doan's Kidney Pills cured him after he had doctored and had been in two different hospitals for eighteen months, suffering intense pain in the back, lameness, twinges when stooping or lifting, languor, dizzy spells and rheumatism. "Before I used Doan's Kidney Pills," says Mr. Winney, "I weighed 143. After taking 10 or 12 boxes I weighed 162 and was completely cured." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. NOT EVE'S FAULT THAT TIME. Childish Realism Instilled Into Story of Garden of Eden. Realism rules the nursery. A certain Philadelphia matron, who had taken pains to inculcate Biblical stories as well as ethical truths in her three children, heard, the other day, long drawn howls of rage and grief filtering down from the playroom. Up two flights she hurried, to find on the floor Jack and Ethel, voices uplifted. Thomas, aged nine, sat perched upon the table, his mouth full and his eyes guilty. "Whatever is the matter?" asked mamma. "Bo-o-o!" came from Ethel; "we were playing Garden of Eden. Bo-o-o!" "But what is there to cry about?" Then Jack, with furious finger pointing at Tom, ejaculated through his tears: "God's eat the apple!"—Bohemian Magazine. HIS WAY OF PROPOSING. He—They tell me you're great at guessing conundrums. She—Well, rather good. He—Here's one for you: If I were to ask you to marry me, what would you say? An Accident. A "perfect lady" was charged in the police court with having broken her umbrella over the head of another "perfect lady." "What have you to say to the charge?" asked the magistrate. "It was an accident, your honor." "Do you mean to say that after smashing an umbrella over this woman's head you claim it was an accident?" "Sure, yes; but I meant not to break my umbrella." Opposites Cause and Effect. "They say that there is more crime committed in hot weather." "Yes; heat seems to conduce to wickedness." "Now that's strange, that a close atmosphere should cause loose principles." DIFFERENT NOW Athlete Finds Better Training Food. It was formerly the belief that to become strong, athletes must eat plenty of meat. This is all out of date now, and many trainers feed athletes on the well-known food, Grape-Nuts, made of wheat and barley, and cut the meat down to a small portion once a day. "Three years ago," writes a Mich. man, "having become interested in athletics, I found I would have to stop eating pastry and some other kinds of food. "I got some Grape-Nuts, and was soon eating the food at every meal, for I found that when I went on the track, I felt more lively and active. "Later, I began also to drink Postum in place of coffee, and the way I gained muscle and strength on this diet was certainly great. On the day of a field meet in June I weighed 124 lbs. On the opening of the football season in Sept., I weighed 140. I attribute my fine condition and good work to the discontinuation of improper food and coffee, and the using of Grape-Nuts and Postum, my principal diet during training season being Grape-Nuts. "Before I used Grape-Nuts I never felt right in the morning—always kind of 'out of sorts' with my stomach. But now when I rise I feel good, and after a breakfast largely of Grape-Nuts with cream, and a cup of Postum, I feel like a new man." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Welville" in pkgs. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. HADN'T WALKED ALL THE WAY. Prisoner at Least Had Change While Crossing River. "Down in Alabama," said John D. Fearhake, "there's a deputy marshal who doesn't let any such trifles as extradition laws stop him. Term of court was about to begin at one time, and a gentleman who was out on bail was reported to be enjoying himself over in Georgia. Deputy Jim went after him. Next day he telegraphed the judge: 'I have persuaded him to come.' A few days later he rode into town on a mule, leading his prisoner, tied up snugly with a clothes line. The prisoner looked as if he had seen hard service. "Why, for heaven's sake, Jim," said the judge, 'you didn't make him walk all the way from Georgia, did you?" "No, sir," said Jim. "I hoped not," said the judge. "No," said Jim, 'part of the way I drug him, and when we come to the Tallapoosa river, he swum.'"—Woman's Home Journal. TWO CURES OF ECZEMA Baby Had Severe Attack—Grandfather Suffered Tormentes with It—Owe Recovery to Cuticura. "In 1884 my grandson, a babe, had an attack of eczema, and after trying the doctors to the extent of heavy bills and an increase of the disease and suffering, I recommended Cuticura and in a few weeks the child was well. He is to-day a strong man and absolutely free from the disease. A few years ago I contracted eczema, and became an intense sufferer. A whole winter passed without once having on shoes, nearly from the knees to the toes being covered with virulent sores. I tried many doctors to no purpose. Then I procured the Cuticura Remedies and found immediate improvement and finalure. M.W.LaRue, 845 Seventh St., Louisville, Ky., Apr.23 and May 14, 07." A Mere Fad. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was talking to a member of the famous Bible class about economy. "But economy, like everything else, may be carried to extremes—may be made a mere fad of," said Mr. Rockefeller. "There is a farmer out near Cleveland who makes a fad of economy. Every time he drives into town he carries a hen with him tied to the seat of his buggy. "A friend rode with him one day and found out the use of the hen. When, at noon, the farmer lunched under a tree he gave his mare a feed from a nosebag. The hen, set on the ground, ate all that the horse spilled from the bag, and thus there was no waste." The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. The Grammar Class. The head mistress of a certain provincial school was one day examining a few of her select pupils in grammar. "Stand up, Juan, and make me a sentence containing the word 'seldom,'" she said, pointing to a small urchin. Juan paused as if in thought; then, with a flush of triumph on his face, replied: "Last week father had five horses, but yesterday he selldom!" Try Murine Eye Remedy Try Murine Eye Remedy For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes. Murine Doesn't Smart—Soothes Eye Pain. All Druggists Sell Murine at 50cts. The 48 Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars in every home. Ask your Druggist. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. After all, the kind of world one carries about in one's self is the important thing and the world outside takes all its grace, color and value from that.—Lowell. ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents The prettiest flowers are not neces- sarily the most fragrant. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. Music isn't necessarily fragmentary because it comes in pieces. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, curces wind colic. Zec a bottle. One way to buy experience is to speculate in futures. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKHAM 1375 "Guaranteed." USE FAULTLESS THE BEST STARCH FOR LAUNDRY WORK FOR SHIRTS COLLARS CUFFS AND FINE LINEN PILES - NO MONEY TILL CURED - SEND FOR FREE LUNS - TREATMENT OF PRESENTS DR. THORNSTEIN & MINOR - 10:00 AM ST. SAMS, MIA PILES - NO MONEY TILL CURED - SEND FOR FREE LUNS - TREATMENT OF PRESENTS Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Overlooked. "I always distrust your judgment for some reason or other, John." "Yes, and you have reason to; it serves me right!" "Why, I cannot remember you ever having done anything to justify such a distrust." "Have you forgotten that I married you?"—Houston Post. SECOND ANNUAL State Fair of Oklahoma at Oklahoma City, October 1st to 10th, 1908. Call at Office of Clerk of your County or write to Secretary for Premium List. The Kind to Suffer "That automobile of yours certainly does get on my nerves." "On your motor nerves, I suppose." FITS, St. Vitus' Dance and Nerrons Disease permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE Edible Bread and Creme. Dr. K. H. Kline, Ltd., 620 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. It's all right for a man to be a dreamer of dreams providing he wakes up occasionally and gets busy. Use Allen's Foot-Ease Curestired, aching, sweating feet. $c. Trial package free. A. S. O'Minsted, Le Roy, N.Y. Many a man is out of work because there is no work in him. 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 Com- 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 50¢ per bottle. USE FAUL THE BEST STA FOR SHIRTS COLLARS A woman in a dress with a high collar and puffed sleeves, holding a skirt with ruffled layers. PILES NO MONEY TILL DRS. 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PAXTINE ROULE ANTIEPIC Large Trial Sample WITH "HEALTH AND BEAUTY" BOOK BENT FREE THE PAXTSN TOILET CO., Boston, Mass. LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS Electrotypes IN GREAT VARIETY FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST PRICES BY WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION Kansas City, Missouri TLESS RCH FOR LAUNDRY WORK CUFFS AND FINE LINEN Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts are a delight to the refined woman everywhere. In order to get this result see that the material is good, that it is cut in the latest fashion and use Defiance Starch in the laundry. All three things are important, but the last is absolutely necessary. No matter how fine the material or how daintily made, bad starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the clothes. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes nor cause them to crack. It sells at too a sixteen ounce package everywhere. Other starches, much inferior, sell at too for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. CURED- SEND FOR FREE ILLUS. TREATISE OR REMED DISSEASES, WITH NAMES OF PROMINENT NEW CURED 00 OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. BINDER RICH TASTE DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR GRAHAM — CORN MEAL — BREAKFAST FOOD With thirty-five years milling experience in Wichita our products are the best that can be produced. Made froffi best selected grain only and put up in Special Packages, Ask Your Grocer See that you get IMPERIAL THE IMBODEN MILLING Co. WICHITA, KANSAS HAY, FEED, GRAIN and COAL CUSTOM GRINDING A SPECIALTY We sell Corn Chops, Bran, Hay, Oats, Alfalfa, Sceen ed Wheat, Kaffir Corn, Stock Foods, Meal and Flour ORDERS TAKEN FOR COAL. We solicit your trade C. O. VARNER, Proprietor KINER'S European Hotel Newly Furnished. Nice, Clean Rooms $1.50 and 352 North a RESTA 846 North Good Home Cooking, Prompt S Newly Furnished. Nice, Clean Beds 25c and 50c per night Rooms $1.50 and 2.50 per week 352 North Main Street and RESTAURANT 346 North Main Street Good Home Cooking, Prompt Service - Meals - Short Orders Chas. L. Kiner, Proprietor SAYS WE ARE RIGHT. Wichita, Kansas, July 8th, 908. N. N. Miller, Editor Searchlight: Dear Editor: I have carefully read and re-read your articles of July 4th last week), advising the colored people not to vote for S. L. Barrett for work of the city court, and not to vote for Ei Enoch for probate judge. I very heartily commend you in the position which you take and I believe the colored people generally look at this matter as you give it and will vote with your views. I have been a citizen of Wichita for a number of years and have seen many men go in and out of office in this county, but in all my experience I have never seen a man get the swell-head and go behind himself over a little office so thick as Enoch did after becoming probate judge, a few years ago—he seen and heard him one would have thought Enoch owned the councils and all its people. I agree with when you say, 'Now that he is let him stay out.' An officer is the servant of the people and not elected king. As to Barrett, he would never have been in office—now the colored people can get a back at him they should certainly and some one else in his office. We served people of Wichita must help out such political ingrates as there. There are plenty of good men who makeakes as Barrett and Enoch. shall do all in my power to follow Searchlight view and vote and get colored men to vote against Barrett and Enoch. Yours for race success, A SUBSCRIBER. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller return- ed Saturday from Atchison, where they attended the session of the daughters and daughters of Tabor. They report the session fine in every way. Mrs. Henry G. Hale will leave Sat- terday for Chanute, Kans., where she will visit a few weeks. an Beds 25c and 50c per night 12.50 per week Main Street and URANT Main Street service — Meals — Short Orders Chas. L. Kiner, Proprietor PROPER TRAINING. There is no subject of such vital importance to the people as the proper rearing and training of children; nor yet one upon which those whose duty it is to perform this task are so lamentably deficient in the knowledge necessary to rightly perform this mission. The developing and perpetuating of a race of healthy, hearty men and women, true and noble, depends upon wist training and educating during the impressionable age of youth. Children should be taught to be polite and respectful to every person, without regard to race or color, riches or poverty. The mendicant may have more of the elements of a gentleman in his nature than his neighbor of affluence; besides, a gentleman or a lady cannot be gentle to a favored few and rude and harsh to all others. Educate the children; but do not make the mistake of thinking that because your child has completed the course laid down in the curriculum of some school, that the child is educated. He may have "a right smatr of book-larnin'", as they say over in Clay county, but he is not educated in the best, broadest and truest meaning of that term. His education did not begin on his entering school. It began when the child, in his infancy, began to notice objects and sounds, and to be impressed by them; and it will end, who can say when or where? Parents are the first, most constant, and therefore the principal trainers and moulders of character. Then do not be lax in this great duty, nor delegate your authority to other hands. Rely not overmuch upon the saving influence of corporal punishment. The corrective force of the rod decreases in proportion to its increased use. Uncleanlines of person and apparel are incompatible with self-respect and godness in the child; hence do not suffer these conditions to exist in THE WIGH SEARCHLIGHT Westrn U The leading ed stitute for Negro A faculty of eighteen thor from the leading Inst MAGNIFICENT Steam Heated and Westrn University The leading educational institute for Negroes in the west M. E. COY A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted Theological, Classical, Nor- cal, State Industrial, embras- ture, Carpentry, Mechan- Book-binding, Tailorlng, Ine- making, Millinery, Cooking, Thorough discipline, careful supervision Fine Military Bank For full particulars write Prof. Shelton Of Western QUINDA Residence Phone No. 15 MESSE FAMOUS AND ICE CITY WHOLESALE For Parties, Picnics, Orders delivered to BON-ION & BAKERY & E. B. MESS 146 N. Main St. PROCLAMATION FROM of the M. W. PRINCE HALL A. F. & A. M. To the Master Wardens and Brethren Pursuant to a resolution ado- First Annual Grand Communicat- Prince Hall Grand Lodge, held the Thirty-second Annual Grand Masonic Temple in the city of Tec- in August, 1908, being the 26th day such business as may come before The Grand Session will be contin- Each Lodge is required to fi- forward one copy to the Grand S be carefully filled and show the standing up to June 24th, 1908, a to that date. We enclose you blank form charity must be made. This is officers of Subordinate Lodges are investigate all claims made be- MIND that all claims must be u- properly signed. Look carefully charity. Remember, the Pension session. Delegates are requested to be do work. Amount delinquent Grat- The Grand Lodge will open p Proclamation must be read in open Done by order of PRINCE H. C. H. M. CO. FRED M. S. Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Book-binding, Tailorlng, Business Courses, Dress making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. Thorough discipline, Christian influence careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra For full particulars write to Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 146 N. Main St. Phone 152 Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the close of the Thirty-First Annual Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, held in the city of Parsons, Kansas, the Thirty-second Annual Grand Communication will convene in Masonic Temple in the city of Topeka, on the Fourth Wednesday in August, 1908, being the 26th day thereof, for the transaction of such business as may come before it for the good of the Craft. The Grand Session will be continued on the 27th and 28th. Each Lodge is required to fill out the enclosed returns and forward one copy to the Grand Secretary. These returns should be carefully filled and show the names of all members in good standing up to June 24th, 1908, and a report of all work done up to that date. We enclose you blank forms upon which ALL claims for charity must be made. This is a very important item and the officers of Subordinate Lodges are earnestly requested to carefully investigate all claims made before certifying, and BEAR IN MIND that all claims must be under the Seal of the Lodge and properly signed. Look carefully at the New Laws governing charity. Remember, the Pension Law was repealed at the last session. Delegates are requested to be on hand promptly, prepared to do work. Amount delinquent Grand Revenue. The Grand Lodge will open promptly at 10 o'clock a.m. This Proclamation must be read in open Lodge. Hereo will not. Drake, R. C. Copeland, J. W. Brown, R M. Jemison, R. L. Drake, A. J. Hall. An extemporaneous program as follows: Opening address, Prof. A. E. Drake; vocal solo, Dr. J. J. McKeever; instrumental solo, Miss Eunice Reeves; vocal solo, Miss Emma Johnson; instrumental solo, Mr. R. C. Copeland; recitations, Miss Cole of Kansas City and Paul L. Dunbar. After the program delicious refreshments were served. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. The musical number being especially well received and enjoyed. GARDEN CITY NEWS. The members of the Second Bapjoyed themselves nicely at an outing on the Fourth at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bradford. Brother and Sister Bradford have a lovely home and they sure made us welcome. With the flowers all in bloom and the grass green and pretty, where we love to go and study the works of nature. day being a national holi- 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... BOYTE PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER 533 TO 547 WEST DOUGLAS Please Your Wife If you want to please your wife you must buy "Wichita's Best" Flour Ask Your Grocer For It Have No Other PEONISCH BROS, Agents 622 N. Main St., Phone 530 We also handle Feed and Coal It Is Right To Economize, Even In Small Matters. If You Trade At The Econcmy Grocery Store you can always get fresh goods at reasonable prices. To trade with uswill 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 Johnston's Restaurant 339 N. Main St. ELECTRIC FANS ELECTRIC LIGHTS Meals 20c and 25c Cigars, Tobacco, Lunch Fish Game and Oysters in Season Your Trade Wanted Ice Cream Parlor and Rooming House 513 North Main St. Everything New and First-Class Mrs. W. E. Whitted, Prop. the family. Decency, order, and a proper regard for the rights of others are a part of the child's training. Let him be civil to everybody, servile to nobody. Give the child—boy or girl—some wholesome employment, not such as will overtax his strength and endurance, but such as will give him some responsibility, and make him understand in youth that life is not all play. Do not permit him to engage in any work that is degrading or that will humiliate his self-respect. In the plastic period of youth, even a few years given to any particular kind of work tends to fix the child's place in after life, so your boy that you wanted to be a blacksmith may turn out at least to be a boot-black; or your daughter you hoped would be a teacher of art or science, may be only a domestic—and an unsuccessful one, at that. Teach the children to be economical, especially in dress. It is bad to let them form the habit of dressing extravagantly. Better dress in clothes that you can buy and pay for with untainted money, than to have to battle against the temptation to get more expensive goods at any cost. Impress upon the minds of the youth the cardinal virtues—truth and honesty—without which a noble character cannot exist. Better stick a pin here, lest you forget. R. M. WILSON. FORT SCOTT. KAN. Miss Ethelyne Ransom was the guest of Mrs. J. C. Brown Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Those present were Misses M. M. Terry, Blanche Bassett, Emma Johnson, Eunice Reeves, Jessie Brown, Hazel Teamer, Miss Cole of Kansas City, Dr. G. W. Allison, Dr. J. J. McKeever, Prof. A. E DEPARTMENTS Messervie JOUS AND CELEBR THE CRE MESALE AND Picnics, Socials delivered to any par- tition & KA- KERY B. MESSERVE, ACTION FROM THE CITY OF the PRINCE HALL GRAND A. F. & A. M., KANSA ons and Brethren A. F. resolution adopted at the Communication of Lodge, held in the city annual Grand Commun the city of Topeka, on the 26th day thereof may come before it for will be continued on the required to fill out the the Grand Secretary, and show the names of 24th, 1908, and a report blank forms upon wi- de. This is a very in- tense Lodges are earnest made before certi- must be under the book carefully at the the Pension Law was requested to be on hand delinquent Grand Reve- will open promptly and read in open Lodge. PRINCE HALL GRAND C. H. M. COLLINS, FRED M. STONE, G. Prof. Shelton French ACTING PRESIDENT MESSERVE'S FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches Orders delivered to any part of the city BON-ION & KANDY AKERY ITCHEN E. B. MESSERVE, Prop. ```markdown ``` day, everyone seemed to be glad to get out from the busy cares of life and enjoy themselves. The picnic was given under the auspices of the Thimble Club. Refreshments were sold, which amounted to the neat sum of $6.30, which will be given to the church. Our Sunday school is doing real well. We have good attendance. secrection services at our church, also secration services at our church, also Sunday at 11 o'clock we had con- had good attendance. 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Prices in reach of all. Send your order to-day 329 East Center SALINA, KANSAS west of Garden City. The members of class number two of the Second Baptist Sunday school gave a delightful surprise party for their teacher, Bro. A. B. Washington, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Washington Thursday evening, July 9th. Everyone present reported a good time. After refreshments were served, Mr. Washington presented each member of his class with a handsome New Testament. Among those present were Mrs. A. McCormick, Mrs. Kinkade, Mrs. L. J. Washington, Misses Fannie Jackson, N. Johnson, Ethel Kinkade, Misses Lelen Corine, Margaret and Ella Washington. PRETY PRAIRIE, KAN. All the farmers are preparing for threshing. Miss Kellogg and Miss Sizlar, of Hutchinson, visited the Misses Banks last week. Mr. Underwood returned to his home in Wichita, after spending a couple of weeks at the home of Mr. Joe Banks. Bud Walker, of Wichita, has returned to his home in Wichita, after visiting in Pretty Prairie and Lewis Banks at Kingman. Joe Banks and son, Fred, made a business trip to Kingman Saturday. Mrs. Rob entertained at 6 o'clock super Sunday the Misses Nellie and Florence Banks, Fred and Pearl Banks, and Mr. Bud Walker, of Wichita. All report an enjoyable time. Miss Lottie Pervis and- Minnie Smith, of Partridge, Kan., visited the Misses Banks one day last week. The Pretty Prairie White Sox played the Arlington nine. Score was 8 to 8. Rev. Bunker was out in this neighborhood calling last week. Kiner's European Hotel and Restaurant, 352 N. Main, serves everything in first class style. GRAND MASTER IN ATCHISON. Grand Master C. H. M. Collins delivered a splendid lecture to Morning Star Lodge No. 4 and Atchison Lodge No. 63, Wednesday night. Both Lodges were well represented and highly enjoyed the visit of the Grand Master. 4 "A SPECTACULAR AFFAIR." Kansas City, Kans. Washington Temple No. 25 and Eureka Temple No. 23 with all of the Daughters of Tabor assembled on the third Sunday in June for their annual sermon. The occasion was a grand one for several reasons. The Knights of Tabor being uniformed almost to the man with 142 Sir Knights in line, followed by the Palatine Guards marched from the Hall at 11th and Washington Ave. to the church at 5th and Nebraska Ave. where they met the Daughters of Tabor all regailed and awaiting their arrival. They also being headed with the Champion Drill Corps of Daughters of Tabor in their full uniform, headed by Daughters Lena Downs and Maddison. The Line of March. The Sir Knights formed a line of march at the 11th street Taboran Hall at I o'clock and marched on 11th street to State Ave., east on State Ave. to 5th street and north on 5th street to First Baptist church at Nebraska Ave., under the command of our Chief Drill Master, Sir Eli Porter, the Palatine Guards being under the command of Sir Knight Walter Harris, a Sir Knight that has taken great interest in the Palatine Guards and yho is destined to be one of the best drill masters in the jurisdiction if he continues as he has been for the past few months At the church we met the Daughters of the Tabernacles, who formed a line and marched into the church headed by the Drill Corps under the command of Dtr. Lena Downs, and at the appointed hour a splendid program was rendered, the participants being Sir Knight Dr. R. C. Hayden, whose subject was "The rise and progress of the Order." The Sir Knight treated this subject with the greatest care; that it could have been given, stating with the origin of the order and relating all of the difficulties and isdadvantages it had, until the present time. Daughter Minnie Roberson gave us a splendid paper, her subject being "Why we have Annual Sermons," and Dtr. Precilla Terrell also gave a splendid paper, her subject being "The origin of the Maids and Pages." She was very broad in her views and sighted many facts that were interesting. Gir Knight Dr. G. E. Horsey being the Master of Ceremonies deserves much credit for the interest he took in preparing such an excellent program. After the program Rev. O. E. Jones D. D. pastor of the First A. M. E. church preached a grand and glorious sermon reciting much of the history of the organization which was quite interesting as well as instructing the order was well pleased with the sermon and gave vent to the fact by lifting a good collection when called on; to do so by Sir J. W. Wilson, C. G. L. who presided. Too much can not be said for Sir Knight J. W. Wilson for the manner in which he conducted the 700 Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor who filled the entire Auditorium of the church. It takes a man of grit and one who can command the respect of the sound of the gavel to rule a mass of people, and that's the kind of a man he is. The church choir gave us some choice music, and it is but natural that they should, being under the leadership of our C. M. Sir Jas. Downs. The manner in which the Temples and Tabernacles conducted themselves has done much to up build them in the future, and much of this credit belongs to our officers and especially or Chief Mentors, Sir Jas. Downs and Sir J. F. Armstrong, and much to the Chief Grand Mentor, Sir Frank Wilson who has worked faithfully to make this the grandest organization in the world among our people and he has so far been successful. your servant, * ANDREW F. WILSON, Cor. Sec On Wednesday evening the T. B. A. club held a reception and art display at the home of Miss Beatrice Miller, 526 North Water street. A short program was rendered to enliven the occasion. Prayer was offered by Mr. J. Galnes, followed by a vocal solo by Miss Della Gaines. Instrumental, Miss Winnie Ray. An excellent paper, "Origin of the T. B. A. Club," by Miss Beatrice Miller. Recitation, Miss Ruby McBride. Instrumental duet, Misses Ray and Miller, "Club Work," a paper by Miss Ellen Roach, Remarks by Miss Tillman. The art display was fine, and compared favorably with any other work of that kind. The young ladies composing the members of the club may justly feel proud of the many words of praise received and were highly complimented on their literary talent and ability in art. They have been organized one year. Their present officers are: Mrs, Mrs. F. Madison; vice-pres., Miss E. Roach; secy, Miss Della Gaines; treas., Miss B. Millier. A nice luncheon was served. Cards fied with blue and white ribbons, the club colors, were given as souvenirs Among those who enjoyed the hospitality of the club were: Mesdames W. H. Jones, M. Roach, S. Miller, J. Delleaux, S. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaines, F. Madison, Misses Grace Baker, L. Covington, M. Ora Taylor. N. TOPEKA ITEMS Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, is progressing fine. It has two sick members, Drt. Ella Haryid, and Drt. S. Burkes. At this writing they are resting quietly. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan will leave Topeka next Monday, July 13, as a delegate to the Grand Session in Atchison of the internation order of twelve, of twelve, of the Kansas and Nebraska Judication. North Topeka will carry up a good report in general this year. The daughters of Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, presented to Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, their high priest, whom they all love and have explicit confidence, in a beautiful gold bracelet and a finger ring, and $5.00 in money. Our priest has been so loving and kind to us all and has led our tabernacle, No. 93, to a grand success, anr has dealt honestly in every respect with our moneys and has lived in every respect as a Christian lady, and an honest and upright woman, and a trueful woman, and has led some of us from darkness into light, and has raised up a few from a low standard to a high standing at this writing, though she is very strict with the law, sometimes we think, but it is all for the better for our tabernacle and all. She treats all alike and is successful in anything that she undertakes to do, so we don't feel that we can do too much for such a leader as our High Priestess of Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, So God bless her, for we all love her dearly. And now may thy light forever shine on you, that will do for falling humanity, and may they forever be blessed with the sunshine from above. MRS. CAROLINE DUNCAN, C. R. A WORD. Arkansas City, Kan., July 7, 1908. Wichita Searchlight, Wichita, Kansas. Dear Sir and Fried:—A word about politics. The Negroes were practically shut out of the Republican convention at Chicago. Mr. Rooseveault and his policies nominated Mr. Taft; now let him and his policies elect him. The Negroes ought to vote for Foraker whether he was omninated or not. It is time for the Negroes to let the white man know that they have principles. Of course we could not vote for Bryan and his gang, for there is no difference between Bryan and Rooseveelt. Yours, M. L. COPELAND. Long and Bristow Debate. Sterling, Kan., July 15.—Chester L. Long and Joseph L. Bristow, candidates for the Republican nomination for United States senator, met on the same chauautaqua platform Tuesday afternoon and each told the other why he was not fit to be United States senator. The debate was in a spacious tent on the edge of town. Every available sat was taken, while many stood through the four sweltering hours that the discussion consumed. Kansas Railroad Rate Hearing Topeka, Kan., July 17.—The hearing in the Leavenworth & Topea railroad case, in which the reasonableness of the reduction in freight rates ordered by the Kansas railroad board is attacked, was finished Wednesday till September 3. This is the first case testing the new law. It came out that the Santa Fe will not attack the entire law, but will fight its case on the grounds of the unreasonableness of the new rates. Two Kansans Fall Dead. Coffeyville, Kan., July 17.—Two people dropped dead from heart disease brought on by the intense heat here Wednesday. Mrs. L. H. Scott, aged 48, was preparing supper when she fell dead in her kitchen. Philip Kohlhoffer, a well known railroad man about 50 years old, dropped dead on his way home from work Wednesday afternoon. Life Convict Pardoned Topeka, Kan., July 17—Gov. Hoch Thursday afternoon signed a pardon for George W. Finch, serving a life sentence for the murder of Frank Swafford in Fort Scott in 1895. Finch was convicted largely on the testimony of a witness whose reliability has since been proven doubtful. Emporia's Chautauqua Opens. Ennoria, Kan., July 17.—A two weeks' Chautauqua assembly opened in Sodenville grove here Thursday. The attendance was large. Gov. John Johnson and Senator Tillman will be among the speakers next week. A Kansas Civint Ran Away. Leavenworth, Kan., July 17.—James Smith escaped from the Kansas penitentiary Thursday. He was working with a road gang and was a "trusty." Smith was sent from Montgomery county for grief. arceny. WOULD TAKE THEIR LANDS OKLAHOMA FILES SUIT AGAINST THE STANDARD. Would Dispossess Oil Company of Wells, Leases, Etc., in Eastern Counties. Guthrie, Ok., July 15.—Another move in Attorney General West's fight on Standard Oil was initiated Monday when suit was filed in the Logan county district court asking an order of the court compelling the Prairie Oil & Gas company to relinquish its entire holdings of oil lands, leases and wells in the eastern counties traversed by the company's pipe line. It is the contention of the state that the Prairie Oil & Gas company holds lands in the state in violation of the laws of the state, as being a common carrier and therefore a public service corporation and permitted to own only such lands as are necessary in the operation of its public service. The Prairie company is charged with discriminatory rates on the transportation of oil, which have resulted in the radical monopolization of the industry in the oil producing counties of Washington, Nowata, Tulsa, Osage and Rogers, and the state further prays that if the restraint of the company from further reducing oil from its holdings does not relieve the independent producers, that receivers be appointed for the company in the state. Suit is filed by Attorney General West contrary to telegraphic orders wired by Gov. Haskell instructing the attorney general to bring no suits without first receiving instructions from him. The governor's message was sent just after the first suit against the oil company was filed. Independence Party Gossip. New York, July 16.—Local leaders of the Independence party announced Tuesday that the national convention of the party, which has been called in Chicago on July 27, will complete its business in two days. The Independent party leaders state that there are four candidates in the field for president. They are Howard S. Taylor of Illinois, N. W. Howard of Alabama, Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts, and Charles A. Walsh of Iowa. Republican Headquarters Selected. Republican Headquarters Selected. New York, July 15—Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican national committee, has selected quarters for the committee in the Metropolitan Life building here, whichever be the local headquarters in the last two national campaigns. The home of the committee will be on the tenth floor of the new Metropolitan tower. Kansas City Broker Killed. Kansas City, July 15.—F. L. Mackay, the manager of the Western Commission company, a brokerage firm at 111 West Ninth street, was stabbed and killed Monday afternoon by James H. Chandler, an abstractor, after a quarrel in Mackay's office. Chandler was arrested and later released on $11,000 bond. Gathering In the Money. Washington, July 17.—The funds received so far at the treasury from national depositary banks under the secretary's call of July 20 amount to $23,709,421, and no doubt is expressed that the full amount called will be received within two or three days. The Kern Notification in September. Indianapolis, July 17.—It was announced here Thursday afternoon that the Kern notification meeting will be held here early in September, and will be attended by Mr. Bryan, who will make the only speech he will make in this state in the campaign. Kansas Threshers Want Help. Abilene, Kan., July 16—With the threshing season at its height there is a scarcity of hands. The theshers are paying $2.50 a day. The farmers want to get their grain threshed while the weather is good. All farm work is behind. A. Erisco Conductor Insane Wichita, Kan., July 17.—W. H. Shipley, for more than 30 years a conductor on the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad, was ordered committed to an asylum Thursday. Twelve men lost their lives as the result of an explosion in a coal mine at Williamstown, Pa. MARKET REPORTS. Live Stock. Kansas City, July 17.—Cattle—Common steers, $2.35@.50.0; heifers, $4.00@.55.5; Western stockers and feeders, $3.55@.45.5; Hogs—Bulk of sales, $6.45@.60.0; Sheep—Lambs, $6.10@.67.5; good to choice wethers, Chicago, July 17.—Beef—Steers, $5.60@.80; cows and heifers, $3.00@.40.0; stockers and feeders, $3.00@.40.0; Hogs—Packing, $5.75@.62.0; Sheep—Natives, $3.50@.45.0; lams, $4.75@.69.0. St. Louth, July 17.—Beef—Steers, $3.25@.74.0; stockers and feeders, $2.50@.44.0; lams, $4.75@.45.0; steers, $3.25@.57.5; Hogs—Plugs and lights, $3.95@.64.5. Sheep—Natives, $4.00@.42.5; lambs, $2.65@.60.0. Grain. Kansas City, July 17.—Close. Wheat—July, 87% by 87%c; Sept, 85%; Dec, 88%c. Corn—July, 74c; Sept, 71%c; Dec, 55%c. Chicago, July 17.—Close. Wheat—July, 91%c; 91%c; Dec, 93%c. Corn—July, 75%c; Sept, 75%c; Dec, 62%c. Oats—July, 50%c; Sept, 43%c; Dec, 45%c. Produce Kansas City, July 17—Eggs, 13c per doz. Poultry—Hens, 75c; springs, 14c; turkeys, 12c. Butter—Creamery, extra, 21c; packing stock, 16c. Potatoes, new, 80@90. Knights & Daughters OF TABO KANSAS NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 115 Clark Ave.. Parsons, Kan. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue Toneka Kas. Miss Jennie Alexander G. Q. M. 118 Penn St. Lawrence Kansas 85 Mrs. Francis Har- Kansas Ave., Top 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 coln, Neb., 2-4 Fri Explanation.—"A" means meets in laterno—all other meeting at night. Chief Preceptresses. Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 So. Chestnut, Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) So. Chestnut, (A) On I, Wichita, 325 E. 6th, -3 Thur. (A) 922 N. 10th, Fri. (A) 118 So. Mul- l., 1-3 Thur. N. Santa Fe, rli. (A) 108 E. 11th, 3 Tues. (A) 815 E. 11th, 3 Ark, Law- d. (A) ark, 828 Free- Kansas, 1-2 211 Stewart, -3 Thur. (A) 213 W. 11th, Thur. (A) Box 405, Weir 1715 Clark Wed. (A) So. Barber, Sat. (A) J. G. Purdett 819 N. 1st, Atchison Kan., 1-3 Fri. A. M. Herroij, Sherman Flats Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Mon. Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mosley, Wichita Kan., Fridays A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. Jno H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 11 C. W. Giles, 617 N. Water St. Wichita, Kans., 1-3-4 Thurs. Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan, 1-3 Tue. Richard Clark, 420 N. 26th, South Omaha, Nebr. Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 19th, Coffeyville, Kansas. Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. W. Osteen, 1214 Lane, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. 3 murs. Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Frl. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Lillie Shobe, 836 N. Santa Fe, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Tues. (A) 9 Mrs. Julia Martin, 815 E. 11th, Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Martha James, 313 W. 11th, Pittsburg, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 405, Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Mae Wilson, 1715 Clark Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 17 Mrs. A. Masler, 615 So. Barber, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2208 N. 30th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. S. Montague, 403 Kickapoo, Leavenworth, Kan. 24 Mrs. Angle Garner, 704 E. 12th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2. Mrs. Anna Ray, 1412 Clark, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 29 Mrs. Lula Wood, 613 N. 4th Leavenworth, Kan. 12 Leed 15 Edg 15 Ridg 17 Ret 18 Jas 19 W. 25 J. 59 U. 00 W. 72 J. 1 Lill 2 Sus 3 Liz 30 Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd and South Leavenworth, Kan. 2 Sat 3 Sat. 34 Rear Da- nt. 384, Alliance, 135 N. Wash- Kan., 1-3 3 Archer Av., raska. 1300 N. 6th, Fri. (A) 1173 Waln. 4 Laura Washington, 914 Walker, Kansas City, Kan., 1-9 Sat. Morn. 5 Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Co- feyville, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Oma- ha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggie Robinson, 912 Eyrett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Mary Brown, 325 Miss., Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 33 Mrs. J. L. Cobb, Bx. 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Wash- Thurs. (A.) ington, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1608 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs. Mattida Waters, 1300 N. 6th, Atchison, Kan., 1-2 Fri. 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We can sell our $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double prices. Orders filled the day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by you. We prompt at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descripte bargain lists made free. 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY REGULAR. DAILY price of these items $5.90 each. You can also sell yourself a sample pair for $4.80 (cashwill return $4.55). 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 shed inside with a smooth finish. a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allow- ing water to leak. The rubber is from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of tin, specially prepared fabric on the sides of the tire. The rubber is advertising purposes we are making a special price to the rider of only $3.80 per pair. All orders shipped same da the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will send you a copy of your order and your letter. You send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send your nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair, we will send you a pair and run faster, and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen. We know that you will be well pleased that when you have a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WITH ORDERS and enclose this a nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at G not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look faster than any tire you know that you will be so well pleased that when you wan we want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind of the special introductory price quote above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY until you have examined and found them strictly as represented, at of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.05 per pair) if you HURDLE and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, fear than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. RES don't buy any kind at any price you until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at Pirelli, and Bendery Catalogue which and kinds of tires at about half the usual price. write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful posts a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offer so you are making it. It only costs a postal to learn everything. IT WORK. TABERNACLES. 777 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 180 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Wed. (A) 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 2302 N. 25th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Frl. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) TEMPLES. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Wet City, Kan. - 1-3 Fri 12 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th, Lincoln, Nebr. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 1 Lillie Harden, 300 Fifth St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Rt Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Lizzle Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 1 Sade Tyler, 125 E. Riley, Atchison Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchison Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Salfna Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 Lizzle Herrold, Sherman Flat Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) REDGE THORN RECORD PATTERDRE DORSON TIME: 50 CHR: 400 SELF HEALING ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" "and" D₁ also rim strip "H" to prevent rint cutting. This hast any other make-NOFT, LASTIC and EASY RIDING. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Test not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once W. N. MILLER. Edition The Grand Temple and Tabernacle will next meet in Atchison, Kansas, on the 21d Tuesday in July, 1903. District Grand Lodge, No. 17, Kearns G. U. O. O. F. H. Bassett, District Grand Beni tary, Chetopa, Kan. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. District Grand Lodge No. 17 will meet in Kansas City, Kansas, in July, 1908. Mr. Taft Finds It Necessary to Consult Many Documents Before Determining What He Will Say. Hot Springs, Va., July 15.—Judge William H. Taft has progressed sufficiently with the task of preparing his speech of acceptance, to be delivered at Cincinnati on July 28, to make plain the necessity of devoting two or three more days to a study of various platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties, and speeches and letters of acceptance covering a good many years, before he undertakes the work of putting his ideas in definite form. Up to Tuesday he had not be gun the dictation of his speech. Monday and Tuesday in his work of deterring what he will say at Cincinnati he has found it necessary to consult papers that had not been brought here and he has had to telegraph to Washington for additional documents. Ever since the appointment of George R. Sheldon of New York as the treasurer of the national committee and the determination to have publicity of Republican campaign fund under the New York law, Mr. Taft has daily become more and more convinced of the wisdom of that course, and it is likely that he will give considerable prominence in his speech of acceptance. He is bearing in mind that in preparing his letter of acceptance he will have several weeks more time, and in it he will treat all these matters at great length as the letter will compose about 15,000 words. Mr. Taft has accepted an invitation of the Virginia Bar association to deliver an address at Hot Springs August 8. It is not expected that he will touch upon politics. S. Brown Allen of Stamton, Va. United States marshal, is endeavoring to carry out a plan for a meeting of Virginians at Hot Springs and to have Mr. Taft address them. Sequel to Sapp Cases Iola, Kan., July 15.—Samuel F. Whitlow, acquitted of the murder of Miss May Sapp, the girl who was killed at Moran in 1907, was arrested Monday on a warrant sworn to by John Sapp, the girl's father, charging him with perjury. The warrant charged that Whitlow at the coroner's inquest stated that he knew nothing of the murder of Miss Sapp, while at the trial he testified that he was in the yard at her home when she killed herself. Whitlow was released on bond. Miners Talk of Merger Denver, July 17.—President Thomas H. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America, accompanied by J. L. Lawson and Duncan McDonald, members of the executive board, and James Mooney, national organizer of the United Mine Workers, appeared before the convention of the Western Federation of Miners here Wednesday afternoon and appealed for closer relations between the two organizations. Would Merge Miners' Unions. Denver, July 16.—In his address to the Western Federation of Miners, delivered at its annual convention in this city Tuesday, Charles H. Moore favored a working arrangement between this organization and the United Mine Workers of America, and declared that he would not oppose affiliation with the American Federation of Labor, though he did not consider it advisable. Must Expand Big Bonds Must Furnish Big Bond Washington, July 16.—Under a de- sion of Justice Wright of the District supreme court Tuesday Secretary Gar- field is required to furnish personal bond for $164,000 instead of $82,000 in order to carry to the District court of appeals the case of the disbarred attorneys whose reinstatement to prac- tice before the interior department was recently ordered by the lower court