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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. CLOSING SERVICES OF THE Southwestern Baptist Association of Kansas. For five days Wichita had been blessed with a large number of Baptist derby and laymen attending the above named association, which was held at the Tabernacle Baptist church of this REV. R. N. COUNTEE, D. D. Founder and Pastor Emeritus of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Wichita, Kas. A THOROUGH RACE MAN. Rev. R. N. Countee, D. D., pastor charge. The delegation was a large one, mong the largest that has been in at- tendance since the organization of the body, and was remarkable for the many women, who were in attendance messengers to the Auxillaries of this body. Sermons, were preached by Rev's, Peakland, Bacote, Fishback and others. Recommendations from the various committees were read and discussed, especially those on Missions, educa- tion and temperance. The report on state of the country is quite an elaborate one, but was not generally discussed on account of bustness of time. The meeting was a success in every day, $470.71 was raised in this meeting and a like sum during the year, the quarterly Board meetings, making nearly $1,000 by this district alone. The state convention which will assemble in Archison, Kas., the second week in October, has divided the work districts; each of them having Sunday school, a Womans Mission, a L.Y.P. U. as auxiliaries to the church association department proper; if not of the districts raise in the neighborhood of a thousand dollars per year. The State Convention one and a half times as much, there ought to be something tangible to show to our people who contribute this money, but is being done with it. The Old Folks Home located at Lawrence, Kans., is not enough. The artist of Kansas should have a first-grade paper. If it be an individual enspise it should have the moral import of every loyal Negro Baptist the state of Kansas and the Financial support of every Negro Baptist minister in the state. Nothing educates printers ink and we need to educate the men who handle the peoples they raised by these bodies to do great things for God and humanity in future generations may call them ensoced. The Tabernacle Baptist is one among the smallest in the bounds of the Southwestern district, having a regular contributing membership of more than 30. They cared for the delegates of this convention for 5 days at a cost of over $1,000 a day and have succeeded in paying nearly every dollar of the expenses barely owing $10.00 at the adjournment of the association. from 65 to seventy persons were fed three times a day, in a building rented especially for the occasion by the church. And every one went to their homes well pleased with Wichita, and hospitality accorded them; for both older and people did all in their power to please all who came. And from the resolution of thanks unanimously voted them by the body feel that they succeeded in doing so. The Association adjourned without completing their work and much important business was turned over to the executive board. DEMOCRATIC INCONSISTENCY. Democrats Disfranchise The Negro Where That Party Is In Power And Seek The Negro Vote Where The Republican Party Is In Power And Where The Negro Votes. CANNOT FOOL THE NEGRO. THEIR GAME TOO COURSE. The Democrats this year are up against the real Waterloo and in their efforts to "catch votes" they are attempting to make an effort to get the Northern Negroes vote and in the same election deny the right to vote to the Negro of the South. Here is the problem—if the Democrats disfranchise the Negro in the South where they are in undoubted power what would "they do" to the Negro voter of the North if once they are in undoubted power as they are in the South? Answer "They would disfranchise the Negro of Course." With these facts standing out it is clear that the Negro of the North will be too wise to be caught in this Democratic net. As a sample of some of their tricks we here reproduce this speech of Hon. Edward L. Taylor made in Congress May 26, 1908. Read it carefully and consider every word and every comparison. THE COLORED VOTE. Speech of Hon. Edward L. Taylor, Jr. of Ohio in the House of Representatives Tuesday, May 26, 1908. Mr. Taylor of Ohio said: Mr. Taylor of Ohio said. Mr. Speaker: In a speech in this house on the 13th of February last the gentleman from Illinois Mr. Rainey amused us by going into a political trance and uttering, prophecies. He promised the minority, hungry for power and office for so many years that rescue was at hand for the Democratic party by reason of the fact of the defection from the Republican party of the colored vote. The gentleman from Illinois seems to have been, for the time being, in a condition truly telepathic. He vibrated with the forlorn hope of his party throughout the country as the wireless apparatus responds to the distant call of another station. Casting about for the voting strength that is to pick up the fallen, battered minority, set it upon the symbolic donkey that serves for the fitting emblem. Democracy has picked upon the Negro, whom it has oppressed, abused, and disfranchised, to perform that office. Democratic Estrangement. Democratic Estranglement. The Democratic party, like a man in his dotage, is searching among signs and omens for the promise of a future which the facts refuse. Battered and broken by the hard blows of successive defeats, barren of real issues, it turns its dim eyes toward the sky for signs, and portents, and hanging breathlessly over the greasy cards of the fortune teller, it feels excitement thrill it as it listens to the clairvoyant's tale of a dark man coming to cross its path and restore its lost success. Democracy is enjoying a second childhood. We smile when the child seeks for the pot of gold at the rainbow's end, but it is pathetic to see grandmother, with equal faith, join in the search. Playing with dolls is childhood's prerogative, but old age clutching a rag baby to its breast, only inspires hope for a welcome release. In twelve years Democracy has twice appealed for support on a promise to overthrow bussiness, and once the assurance that it had become safe and sane, and nominated a judge. The country rejected the revolution and disrusted the sudden conversion to sanity. Now approaching a fourth national campaign, the "party of uncertainty" is quivering in a quagmire of doubts afears. Even the man who has made running for the Presidency a profitable livelihood—the perennial candidate of peerless rhetoric—is hanging from a cross of doubt and sweating anxiety under a crown of cruel suspicions. "An issue! An issue! The Commoner for an issue!" he cries. First he said the country must own and operae its railroads, but the country spoke up so sharply about it that a mirical was wrought. For almost ten days silence hung over Lincoln, Neb. To the chargin of many Members of this side of the House, this attack of lockjaw was a slight one. When he recovered his voice, however, this self-constituted Moses; of the Democratic tribes wandering in the wilderness was chary of handing down any more law. The tribes had lost faith in his inspiration. He has since then adopted the cautious plan of indorsing the policy and acts of a great Republican President. Every expedient is being tried, Mr. Speaker, every new trick and every old one, to make the rusty, creaking, and groaning Democratic machine fit for a fight this fall. Like certain people who have been experimenting with flying machines, the Democratic leaders dare reject nothing and dare adopt nothing. The plan proposed may be the suggestion of a crank or a scientist; the only sure test is the attempt to fly; the first sign of failure is when the machine and operator hit the ground, and, sore from disastrous and repeated bumps, they dread that drop this fall. With defeat staring it in the face, without a real and virile issue except those embodied in the "Peerless One." Democracy is preparing for the conflict in expectation of winning with the vote of the Negroes in the North and without the votes of the Negroes in the South. And this delusion, Mr. Speaker, is the crowning climax of political clowning. The Negroes disfranchised in the South by the Democratic party is expected to swing Republican states of the North into the power of his oppressors. From the days of its birth this party has not only halted its boasted Democracy at the color line, but bragged about it. Is White Man's Party. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey), who gave us his trance reading, woke up long enough to express his real sentiments and those of his side when he said: "The Democratic party is the white man's party in this country, in the North as well as in the South." And after this boast, in the Congressional Record, is written, "Applause on the Democratic side." The gentleman from Illinois added, after this applause had subsided: "We have been able to make it a white man's party in the past, and we do not care how long it remains a white mans party." Democratic Methods. The methods by which the Democratic colleagues of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey) have made their's "the white man's party" hold out a glowing future to the negroes of the North as a reward for voting for a Democratic national administration. Where the population is largely negroes the party of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey) is so proud, has made not only the party white, but the law white. Citizens of the United States have been kept from the ballot box by methods peculiar to a party which has always quoted Thomas Jefferson on the equality of man—in the North—begged permission of labor to be its champion in the North—and generally cried out about the woes of the masses and the rights of the citizenship in the poorest and humblest—but always in the North. In the district of the distinguished leader of the minority, the Eight Mississippi, Yazoo County, the home of this gentleman, has a population of which 77 per cent are Negroes. Hinds County has 75 per cent Negro population and Madison County 77.8 per cent. These are three of fifty-five counties in the United States whose population was at the last census in 1906 at least 75 per cent Negro. As the average throughout Mississippi, according to the same census, shows 58.5 per cent of the population to be Negroes, the other two counties of the five composing the district are presumably of the same complexion. The exponent of a majority rule on the stump and a minority rule in the House does not permit the race which he hopes will materially aid in electing his presidential candidate to have a voice in his own Congressional campaigns. According to his modest autobiography in successive editions of the Congressional Directory he was elected by 1,433 votes to the Ffty-ninth Congress, and he modestly omits the elections returns of his last campaign, contenting himself with the statement that he was "re-elected to the Sixtieth Congress, receiving all the votes cast." Returns from this and other Mississippi districts, where they have been grudgingly made public, show that the votes cast cover a very select classification in this stronghold of a party that talks so much about the "peoples' rights." The colleague of the distinguished minority leader from the Third Mississippi district (Mr. Humphreys) was elected by 1,540 votes to the present Congress. His district has a population of 232,174. The gentleman from the Third Mississippi district also notes in his Congressional Directory biography that he was elected "without opposition." This "without opposition" expression is used generally by members from this state in explanation of the small and scattered election returns which are their credentials of membership in this house. The election returns for the state of Mississippi show that there were cast in each district the following votes: First..... 2,563 Second..... 2,567 Third..... 1,540 Fourth..... 2,536 Fifth..... 2,782 Sixth..... 4,250 Seventh..... 1,933 Eight. No returns. Total.....18,171 We are therefore safe in estimating that the entire vote for all members of Congress from the state of Mississippi did not exceed 20,000. The smallest population of any of these districts is 158,643, in the Seventh district, and the largest 239,653, in the Second district. The explanation "without opposition," which is advanced by these gentlemen, does not altogether explain to the citizens of the North, where the qualified electors are permitted to exercise their suffrage, the small vote cast in the last Mississippi Congressional election. My distinguished colleague from the Thirty-first Ohio district (Mr. Burton) has been accorded the honor of re-election without opposition from the Democratic party in the Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth Congresses. Nevertheless, with a population of 255,510 in his district, he received 20,826 votes. The pro forma opposition from the Socialistic and Prohibition parties secured 1,596 votes, about as many as is sufficient to elect a Democratic member of Congress from the state of Mississippi. Republican Party Respects Lawe. It is not because his vote is so small as to be insignificant that the Negro in the North, where the Republican party is dominant, is permitted to exercise his constitutional rights as a citizen. It is because that party respects the constitution which has guaranteed those rights to the Negro, and he is entitled to use them in any way he pleases along the lines of good citizenship. Ohio has a Negro vote of more than 30,000, sufficient to turn the tide in many close-fought political battles in that state. There are several Ohio districts where the Negro vote is large enough to be counted the balance of power between closely drawn party lines. Negro Entitled to Vote. The Negro is entitled to use his right of suffrage according to the distates of his own conscience, and his vote for or against any party or any candidate without let or hindrance. Fair treatment and an opportunity for education and advancement given to the Negro result in an intelligent use of that most sacred right granted to every citizen of the United States. The fact that the great majority of Negroes have at all times voted the Republican ticket is only another evidence of their good sense, judgment, and intelligence in recognizing in which direction their best interests lie. The intelligent Negro of the North does not worship false gods. He is thoroughly familiar with the unfortunate condition of the colored man in the South. He knows that at heart the leaders of the Democratic party do not wish his association in politics, but only hope to use him and to disgruntle him against the Republican party in order that they may, without benefit to him, be elevated into power. It does not need the declaration of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey) that the Democratic party is a "white man's party" to convince them that their interests and future welfare lie in the hands of the Republican party and its patriotic electors. Who is this citizen whom Mr. Rainey and his colleagues find so obnoxious who is not permitted to vote in the South? Can they not for a moment cease in hunting isolated cases where criminal Negroes have committed grave outrages and look to the broad development of the Negro as a race? What has he done to earn his citizenship? Negroes' Progress. Education for the Negro began with the emancipation proclamation. The illiteracy of the whole race, which may be admitted to have been total at emancipation, has been reduced to 44.5 per cent when the last census was taken. In the ten years from 1890 to 1900 it had been reduced from 57.1 per cent to 44.5 per cent and in Ohio, where the first steps to educate the Negro were taken, there was but 17.9 per cent of Negro illiteracy when the last census was taken. Italy today has 38 per cent of illiteracy; Spain, 68 per cent, and Portugal, 79.2 per cent. These are white countris with centuries of civilization behind them. There are 40,000 students in higher institutions of learning, pursuing all branches from trade to classical and scientific courses. Forty thousand colored youths have graduated from secondary institutions of learning, and 4,000 from colleges. The race has developed 30,000 teachers, more than 16,000 clergymen, 4,000 musicians, more than 2,000 actors and showmen, more than 1,700 physicians and surgeons, about 1,000 lawyers, 300 journalists, 250 dentists, 236 artists and art teachers, 100 literary persons, 120 civil engineers and surveyors, 82 bankers and brokers, and 52 architects. It has about 200 institution for higher education in the United States. In 1904 it owned property amounting to $1,100,000,000. It operates 746,715 farms and owns 187,797 farms, or 25 per cent of the total. It rents 557,174 farms, or 74.6 per cent of the total. This is not a bad showing for a race which gentlemen of the minority have declared unfit to exercise its citizenship, and which they claim to be a purchasable quantity when it comes to exercise its suffrage. NEGRO AS FARMERS. In 1900 the farm property belonging to Negroes was valued at $200,000,000, almost $300 for each Negro family. In the State of Georgia in 1901 the Negro owned 1,200,000 acres of land, with an assessed valuation of $15,269.181. The auditor of the statco f Virginia, in his report for 1904, says that the colored people increased the value in that year of their total property $19,554,884. The average size of the Negroes farm is 51.8 acres, and of the total acreage over 66 per cent was improved. More than one-fourth of all the farms in the South are operated by Negroes. It is an acknowledged fact that the real backbone of our country is agriculture. The Negro has recognized this fact, and more than 2,000,000 are engaged in agricultural pursuits. Nearly 1,500,000 are engaged in domestic and personal service, 275,000 are engaged in manufacturing and mechanical pursuits, and 47,324 are engaged in professional pursuits. The Negro has 20,000 churches, valued at many millions of dollars. A Comparison. What is there in the progress of the Negro that gives rise to unfavorable comparison with the progress of any people similarly situated? He has, from the time he was given the right to use his talents according to his own bent, endeavored to be, and has been, self-supporting and progressive. Those who were endowed with the best talents have progressed to the higher branches of business and professional life. Those who were not so well endowed have sought agricultural and mechanical pursuits, and their progress has been steady in the direction of independence and good citizenship. No class of men where the right of suffrage has been given to it, has cherished more effectually that privilege or used it more patriotically. Compare the Negro with the Russian peasant, freed but a few years before, and his progress has been remarkable as compared to the down-trodden white serfs of the Russian Empire. With all, the Negro has never demanded that which he was not entitled to. He has asked that he be given an opportunity to develop and become a good citizen. Where that opportunity has been given him he has taken advantage of it and is a good citizen. There are bad Negroes by the same rule that there are bad white men. There are vicious Negroes for the same reason that there are vicious white men, but the great majority of both whites and Negroes are respectable and law-abiding. A creditabel showing, truly, particularly if we take into consideration that the Negro has had only a few score years of civil rights and the white man has always been free to develop his talents and advance his boasted civilization. Democrats Taunt Foraker. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey) in his speech on February 13 makes the following statement, referring to Senator Foraker: Theer is only one man in the Republican party who is spoken of as a candidate who really represents anything, and he represents money and Negroes. Further along he said: You must take care of the Negro vote, and you cant do it when you turn down Foraker. If you turn him down, if you do not nominate him—and he is the only man who is making a real fight for anything except the nomination—it will be necessary for you to buy every Negro nbrth of the Mason and Dixon line in order to get them to vote the Republican ticket. And further: The Republican party making a campaign without money and without Negroes would present a pitilable spectacle in this country. (Applause on the Democratic side.) Referring, for a moment, to that portion of the speech of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rainey) in which he not only casts reflections upon the splendid character and purposes of the senior Senator from Ohio (Mr. Forawe) and in which he also characterizes every Negro north of the Mason and Dixon line as being a purchasable quantity, and glories in the fact that he belongs to the national Democratic party, because it is a "white mans party," and always will be, let me say that I am equally proud of the fact that the Republican party is not a "white man's party," but is a party composed of American citizens regardless of nationality or color. It is a party that believes that the principles of the constitution of the United States should be as potent south of the Mason and Dixon line as it is north of that imaginary line. It believes that every section of the constitution should be Continued on page 3 Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. 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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. REPUBLICAN TICKET Election, Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 1908. NATIONAL For President William H. Taft.....Ohio. For Vice-President James S. Sherman.....New York STATE. For United States Senator J. L. Bristow.....Saline county For Governor W. R. Stubbs.....Douglas County For Lieutenant-Governor W. J. Fitzgerald.....Ford County For Secretary of State C. E. Denton.....Harper County For Auditor of State. J. M. Nation.....Neosho County For Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion E. F. Fairchild.....Ellsworth County For Attorney General F. S. Jackson.....Greenwood County For Treasurer of State Mark Tully.....Montgomery County For Superintendent of Insurance Charles W. Barnes.....Osage County For State Printer T. A. McNeal.....Shawnee County For Railroad Commissioners C. A. Ryker.....Reno County Geo. W. Kanavel.....Harvey County Frank J. Ryan.....Leavenworth County For Justice of Supreme Court A. W. Benson.....Franklin County Henry F. Mason.....Finney County Clark A. Smith.....Mitchell County CONGRESSIONAL. Representative in Congress Victor Murdock.....Wichita COUNTY State Senator.....J. H: Stewart Rep. 71st District.....E. B: Jewett Rep. 72 District.....Cliff Matson Rep. 73d District.....N. Gensman Co. Com. Second District. S. B: Kerman Co. Com. Third District..... .....A. M. Reichenberger County Clerk.....J. L. Leland County Treasurer.....O. W. Jones Register of Deeds.....Joseph Bowman County Attorney.....A. J. Adams Probate Judge.....E. E. Enoch Sheriff.....W. L. Appling Coroner.....M. M. McCollister County Superintendent. J. W. Swaney Surveyor.....John K. Brown District Judge.....Thomas C. Wilson Clerk District Court.....W. C. Malone Judge City Court.....James L. Dyer Clerk City Court.....S. L. Barret Marshall City Court.....C. W. Root STUBBS THE NEXT GOVERNOR. STUBBES THE NEXT GOVERNOR. In the person of Hon. Walter Roscoe Stubbs, the republicans present the name of a man of push and force. Stubbs stands for something and as the next governor of Kansas will put the same vim and vigor in the affairs of Kansas as he has used in making his own affairs a success. He is no crank who has jumped from one political limb to another seeking office—but has stood flat-footed for a principle and has won. As the father and sponsor of several wholesome measures now made into good laws he has demonstrated the good qualities of his policies. Every republican can go to the pools and vote for Hon. W. R. Stubbs knowing that he will make a safe, sound, careful and wise chief executive of the state of Kansas. OUR COUNTY TICKET. The Republicans of Sedgwick county presents a splendid ticket to the November election. It is composed of strong men and men in whom the public can have implicit confidence, that each is most admirably fitted to fill the position too which he aspires. From top to bottom the whole ticket is a good one calculated to pool the full party vote. A vote for each man is a vote in the right direction. Secretary Blood went to Topeka Thursday to confer with State Chairman J. N. Dolley. When the votes are counted after the election it will appear to John Atwood that the Democrats did not have "the price" "to purchase" the Negro vote. Republican Headquarters are located on the second floor of the red Turner Building. Go up you are welcome there. The Republicans have drawn "Blood" in their Headquarters—which is a pretty good sign of a winning fight this fall. The John Atwood type of Democrats may think the Kansas Negro—"ignorant—vicious, etc.,—but one thing is certain, Brother Atwood—the Negro is no fool. You need not worry—the Kansas Negro is a long way from helping put your likes in power in this state—just be quiet. With Rev. J. H. Van Lew on the county central committee every colored man may rest assured that the race will be well represented. Stand for something—own something. "Hot Air Days" are passed—so pay up what you owe the Searchlight. That counts. We need more R. N., Countees—they would do the race good. This is an age of "survival of the fittest" merit—if you do your part—you need not worry about the results. Merits will win. NAMED COMMITTEEMAN. Te Republican county central committee has named Rev. J. H. Van Leu as committeeman from the second precinct of the second ward to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Committeeman Ben H. Downing. The appointment of Rev. Van Leu gives general satisfaction to the people both colored and white. He will make a good member of the central committee. REV. COUNTEE IS RIGHT. Rev. R. N. Countee is right when he says, "we need broad-minded ministers, if you have a race enterprise of any kind in your town, speak of it once and awhile, it wont hurt you and may help the enterprise." Thats the thing needed. Most of our ministers forget about everybody's interest, but their own. Let all work together, it is so much more pleasant and helpful. LOCALS Send your news notes and local happenings to GD1 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? Vote for S. B. Kernan for County Commissioner from the First, Second and Third wards. G. L. Scott has returned to his many Wichita friends after a pleasant extensive trip East and to Canada. Mr. Scott returns still a single man and speaks in highest praises of the many wonderful sights which he saw on his trip and the splendid people with whom he came in contact. For good accommodations go to Johnston's hotel, 507 N. Main. WOMEN'S CLUB A concise statement MAKING IMPROVEMENTS. Mrs. Ada Coulter, proprietor of the Victoria hotel, 343 N. Maine st., is having the hotel repaired, remodeled and repainted. She has had two large rooms added on the rear and is having the interior and exterior both painted. When completed it will be an up-to-date place in every way. Mrs. Coulter deserves much credit for her fine business qualities. Coming to Wichita a few years ago a stranger, she has, by strict attention to business bought this property and is fast going to the front. The Wichita hotel is in one of the most prominent and ideal business locations in Wichita. Rev. M. Wooten, presiding elder, was accompanied by his wife on his visit to Wichita this quarter. They remained in the city till Tuesday when Mrs. Wooten returned to her home in Ft. Scott, while Rev. Woaten went to Wellington. We welcome Mrs. Woaten again. John E. Lewis is doorkeeper at the U. S. Court room, during the present session of that tribunal. This is quite a distinction. Miss Beatty Jackson passed her grade and is now in her first year in the high school. The fourth quarterly conference of St. Pauls A. M. E. church was held Sept. 14th by Presiding Elder M. Wooton. After devotional exercises the Presiding Elder addressed the conference briefly, stating, in the course of his remarks that the work was in excellent shape throughout the district. The reports from the different departments were the best made since the creation of the Wichita district. The trustees raised during the quarter $101.16 and reported the current indebtness of their department to be $40.00. The Stewards department raised $305.30; paid the Presiding Elder in full, and owe the pastor $78.31 which will be paid before the end of the conference year. Fourteen persons were received into full membership and 14 persons joined on probaion during the quarter. The Presiding Elder made excellent remark under the leadership of sister Fine, they raised the entire Presiding Elder assessment. The reports of the Sunday school, and Allen Christian Endeavor League were fair. The Presiding Elder made a fine complimentary remark after which the congregation adjourned. Mrs. Amanda Black of Springfield, Ill., mother of Mrs. Anderson Griggs arrived in the city over the Santa Fe Tuesday. She was accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Bert McClellan, who met her in Kansas City. She will make Wichita her future home. Mrs. Chas. Miller, of Newton, was the guest of Mrs. E. Loudrum on last Sunday. Mrs. E. J. Alexander entertained Mrs. Amanda Jones, of St. Joe, Mo. at tea on Saturday evening. Mrs. S. Frame and daughter, Miss Bessie, of Newton, visited with Mrs. V. Covington last week. Mrs. A. Hackley and daughter, Miss Pearl, have returned from a trip to Colorado. The public schools of Wichita opened Monday with one of the largest enrollments in its history. Mrs. Edith Kelm left Wednesday for Hot Springs. Ark., where she will spend several weeks. One of the most delightful social functions of the season was the reception given by Mrs. S. W. Jones at her home 501 N. Water street Tuesday eve, in honor of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Amanda Jones of St. Joseph, Mo, who has been her guest the past month. The decorations were pretty and effective with the various colored electric lights. In the Merry Widow contest, prizes were won by Mrs. Jno. Rawles and Mrs. M. Bettis. In a guessing contest to Mrs. E. J. Alexander and Mrs. G. W. White was awarded the prizes. The favors were, dainty white and pink cards tied with pink and green ribbons. An elegant three course lunch was served and highly enjoyed, WOMEN'S CLUB DIRECTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, president; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. 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. Office Hours 9 a.m to 6 p.m Sundays by Appointment Dr. H. T. Bolden DENTIST 507 N. Main St Wichita, Kan and a royal good time was the expression of all those present. Among the invited were: Mesdames A. Jones, Mary Parks, H. Lewis, J.G. Gains, W. H. Jones, M. Price, B. Butler, Jno Rawles, M. Griggs, W. Barker, M. Greggs, L. Miskel, M. Miller, A. Adam, M. Hodges, D. Sanders, M. Coffey, S. Miller and W. N. Miller. A Fall Festival will be held in the big tent which will be erected on lots north of the A. M. E. church during each evening of the week. Commencing Monday eve Sept. 21st. Everybody is invited to come out and enjoy the music Concerts and all see big balloon ascension. Mrs. Amanda Jones who has been visiting Mrs. S. W. Jones for the past month, returned to her home in St. Joseph, Mo., Wednesday. Mrs. R. E. Countee, daughter-in-law fo Rev. Dr. Countee and organist of the Second Baptist Church of Kansas, City Mo., was in this city during the Baptist association and assisted in the music of the same. Mrs. Pinky Jones of Kansas City, Mo spent a week with us as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Young, of 601 N. Main street. THE SEASONS SWSLLEST. For exquisite daintiness, for completeness of entertaining, for propositionate and appropriate decorations, the one o'clock dinner served by Mrs. Geo. W. Orr, Sr., at the palacial Orr residence 808 E. 13th street Wednesday, Sept. 16th, was one which goes down as a record breaker. In honor of Mrs. J. Lambkin of Pawnee, Okla., and Mrs. H. T. Bolden. This swell feast was served in six distinct and separate courses to the invited. The time was spent in pleasant conversation. Those present were: Mrs. A. Price, Miss Ellen Roach, Mrs. J. Lambkin, of Pawnee, Okla., Mrs. D. H. T. Bolden, Mrs. S. W. Isler, Mrs. W. N. Miller, Mrs. A. Dixson, Mrs. L. H. White, Mrs. Grace Madison, Mrs. S. S. Washington, Mrs. Jas. Balance. A SPLENDID GIFT. Mr. Ike J. Porter, one of Wichita's expert hog raisers present Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller with a fine white Dorac baby girl pig. This little girl pig is to be raised as a benefit fund for the Searchlight in honor of the ten years publication of the Searchlight in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Porter were among the very first to subscribe for the Searchlight when we began ten years ago and have been one of the Searchlight's most staunch and prompt supporters, every day since. The editor of the Searchlight and his wife both feel deeply grateful to Mr. Porter for his very substantial gift of the little baby girl pig and will tenderly care for her till she gets grown and finds other baby pigs and we shall always and ever hold a warm place in our heartsfor Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Porter. Pay what you owe to the Searchlight. Be honest. ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters 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. 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. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. 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. L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tucker, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, C. W. Brown, Vice President, V. H. Branch, Cashier. Fourth National Bank Capital $200,000 Surplus $25,000 Directors: W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Heny Lassen, V. H. Braneh. A General Banking Business Transacted YOUR GOODS SAFE if you store them with us.-Miller Storage Co. 624 N. Water. Peerless Steam Laundry Wlehita's Oldest, Most Reliable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & BONS, Prep Phone 232 245 N. Marke ABWEBBER Druggist Free Delivery. We will call for an 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 5 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 Groceries, Meat GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Child- ren's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & HanshaW 255-257,N, Main St Phone 2 BOOST FOR WICHITA ENTERTAINMENT PRISES. WICHITA. : : : : KANS. Claim to a Title. The slang phrase, "a good mixer," has a peculiar meaning when applied to a man. It seems never to have been used as descriptive of women. But why not? Some women might wear the title with distinction, although in a little different sense. For generations women have been engaged in "mixing" reluctant elements. Flour and butter in their hands have combined into flaky biscuit; and uncongenial cousins have made up an agreeable family party. A woman at the head of a large household has need to be a good mixer, says the Youth's Companion. She may have three generations under her roof and dependent upon her care. With the children she must be as a child; with the grandmother she must see the wisdom of age, even beneath its feebleness; for the willful son she must mingle ready sympathy and firm control. Woman's service in village or church is often that of welding together obstinate and diverse elements. For there must be no Democrats or Republicans, no Methodists or Catholics, when she has in hand some measure for the common good. The shade trees in a certain village are a growing memorial to a certain woman who got the Second Adventists and the Congregationalists together, and set them in pairs to digging the same holes, instead of working on opposite sides of the street. She was a good mixer herself, and, like all of that brotherhood, she was the cause that good mixing should be in others. In this world of strife and misunderstandings and petty frictions, the rarest and dearest of her sex is the woman who goes her way—a smile on her lips and a gently persuasive spoon in hand—measuring and mingling contrary tastes and dispositions and ambitions, and adding to the combination that subtle one-knows-not-what of personality which is the crowning grace of a good mixer. The New Shamrock Sir Thomas Lipton's new racing yacht Shamrock has been successfully launched and is now being fitted out in the Solent for the season's competitions. She is longer than last year's champion, White Heather, and is a good deal fuller in the midship section class. More striking, still, however, is the manner in which the lines of the yacht are stretched out. Instead of the comparatively short, rounded ends of White Heather—a development which was probably caused by the operation of the new rule of rating—Shamrock is drawn out in long, graceful overhangs. The modeling of the counter is particularly handsome. The beam is carried aft well into the counter, and, as this is balanced with good and fairly full shoulders, it is apparent that this vessel will have at least one of the elements which helped Reliance to success—i.e., a long sailing side when hard driven, although it goes practically untaxed in the measurement. The freeboard looks more than was expected, but the unfamiliar appearance of the green top sides with the white boottop under may make this something of an optical delusion. At all events, there is no bulwark to increase the height of topside, the only foothold for the crew being a light rail set well in on the deck. From the outward appearance, the yacht is in all respects a racer of the thoroughbred type, and should give a good account of herself when pitted against other vessels in the big class. Edelweiss, "the fatal bloom," has almost disappeared from the Mont Blano range in Switzerland, and an Irish nobleman, who is an expert mountain climber, is now engaged for the second summer in planting the flower at the highest altitudes he can reach. The self-imposed task, although it evinces a pleasing sentiment, does nobody any particular good. If influential men of leisure would apply their enthusiasm to the work of reforesting barren places at home, there would be a different story to tell. A Queensland judge has decided that oysters are wild beasts. A man in the pearl industry had 100,000 oysters in the shell spread out at Friday island and some Japs stole them. The court solemnly held that both oysters and pearls are wild animals, for the stealing of which there is no penalty. The judge should lose no time in telling the world how he classifies terrapin. As the richest town in the world, Brookline ought to be ashamed to have allowed a historic elm tree, said to be the largest tree in that town, to which George Washington used to chuck his horse, to be destroyed by the emlbe leafelet. The wild tribesmen who are "protecting" the shah are more exacting than the reformers, it seems. Sorai autocrats will have no refuge anywhere, and the safest thing for them will be constitutional rule. A SLUMP IN MAINE A NEW RAILROAD SOCIETY REPUBLICANS CARRY STATE BY SMALLEST PLURALITY IN MANY YEARS. DEMOCRATS MAKE BIG GAINS Fernald's Plurality in the State About 8,000 Against 26,816 in Last Presidential Year—Some Comment. Portland, Me., Sept. 16.—The Republican carried Maine Monday by about 8,000 plurality, as against 26,816 in the last presidential year and 8,064 in 1906. At midnight returns for governor from 468 out of 519 cities, towns and plantations, give Bert M. Fernald (Republican) 72,117; Obadiah Gardner (Democrat) 64,993. The same places in 1904 gave Cobb (Republican) 75,324; Davis (Democrat) 49,416. The remaining places in 1904 gave Cobb, 1,630; Davis, 730. The Democratic vote increased more than 13,000 over that of 1904, while the Republican vote fell off about 2,500. The Republican plurality is the smallest recorded in a presidential year in 25 years. The two parties split even in the 20 cities, each capturing ten. The voting was particularly heavy in the rural districts where the Democrats, largely through the popularity of Mr. Gardner among the farmers, made great gains. The result showed not only the warmth of the contest, but the popularity of Mr. Gardner whose fame as the head of the state grange patrons of industry proved a great vote gainer. The Republicans strongly defended the so-called Sturgis law and urged the voters to support its stringent methods in the enforcement of the cause of prohibition. Nearly 140,000 voters went to the polls, a number which was within a few thousand of the record for the state. The Democrats gained over four years ago in nearly every county and city, although some of the municipalities which went Democratic two years ago, returned to the Republican fold Monday. Congressmen Allen, Burleigh, John G. Swasey, Frank E. Juernsny, Republicans, are elected. The next legislature, from the returns received Monday night, will undoubtedly be Republicans. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 16.—Upon his return from the Fifth regiment armory Monday night, where he delivered a political speech, William J. Bryan was shown the Associated press bulletins regarding the results of the Maine election. He was elated over the great Democratic gain and said: "I am very much gratified at the returns from Maine. They indicate that the trend toward the Democratic party extends over the whole country, they encourage Democrats to believe that victory in November is certain." Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 16.—The early returns from the Maine election were received by the Democratic leaders here Monday night with much gratification, National Chairman Mack said: "Maine has always been regarded as a hide-bound Republican state and the returns from there Monday night indicate clearly that the sentiment of the people is thoroughly aroused for the cause of Democracy. What has happened in Maine clearly forecasts what will be the outcome in other states at the coming election, and now I am more confident than ever that Mr. Bryan will be elected." Chicago, Sept. 16.—Advices received by Chairman Hitchcock from Maine Republican leaders at eleven o'clock Monday night placed the Republican plurality at from 8,000 to 10,000. This was a few thousand less than had been conservatively estimated, but the figures proved very satisfactory to Mr. Hitchcock. The campaign, he said, was made entirely on local issues. Portland, Me., Sept. 16.—Additional and revised returns made early Tuesday of the state election in Maine Monday altered only slightly the result announced Monday night, the plurality of Bert M. Fernald, the Republican candidate for governor, over Obadiah Gardner, Democrat, remaining at 7,329, with 25 small towns and 26 plantations still to report. A complete poll of the vote is not expected for several days. The feature of the election was the increase in the Democratic vote throughout the state. Every one of the four congressional districts showed gains, the increase over 1904 being 15,000 votes, and 4,000 over 1906. These gains were made almost entirely in the rural districts, showing clearly the popularity of Mr. Gardner among the farmers of the state. The Republican vote also was greater by 3,000 more than in 1906, but it fell 4,000 below the vote in 1904. The Republicans also made very good gains in the rural districts, and in addition regained six cities in the state which left the municipalities evenly divided between the two parties. All the Republican candidates for congress were elected. The incoming legislature will be strongly Republican in both branches. The Hawaiian Republican territorial convention has renominated Jonah Kalanainole congressional delegate. OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYES IN ONE ASSOCIATION. Meeting at Chicago Organizes "American Railroad Employes and Investors Association." Chicago, Sept. 16.—At a meeting held here Monday of prominent railway officials and representatives of labor organizations whose members are employed on railways "the American Railroad Employes and Investors" association" was formed. The following statement of the meeting was made public by P. H. Morrissey, grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen: "The purposes of the American Railroad Employees and Investors' association shall be by all lawful methods, to cultivate and maintain between its members such a spirit of mutual interest and such concern on the part of all of them for the welfare and prosperity of American railroads as will best promote their successful and profitable operation, for the benefit alike of their employees, investors and the public; to encourage by every proper method, cordial and friendly feelings on the part of the public toward American railroads and their business; to publicly provide means and methods for obtaining consideration and hearing from all legislative bodies and commissions empowered to enact laws, rules and regulations affecting the conduct and operation of railroads; to do whatever lawful things may be necessary in order to secure a fair return alike to capital and to labor interested in American railroads, with due regard at all times to efficient service, fair treatment and safety to the public. "This association shall at no time be used for partisan political purposes, nor shall it take part in any controversy, if any, which may arise between railroad employees and railroad officials." Kansas Campaign to Open. Independence, Kan., Sept. 16. Everything is in readiness for the opening of the Republican campaign here and a big crowd is expected. The committee has put up a guarantee for special trains from various sections of the state. Wednesday afternoon and evening there will be speeches by Speaker Cannon, Joseph L. Bristow, Representative P. P. Campbell, Walter R. Stubbs and other men leading in Republican politics. In the evening 2,000 men will carry flags and torches in an old fashioned red fire parade. Taft's Trip Arranged. Chicago, Sept. 16.—Ten days of traveling, with almost constant speaking, has been arranged for William H. Taft, the Republican candidate for president. The trip will be made on a special train starting from some illinois point, probably Chicago, about September 25. The tour will extend as far north as Minneapolis, and Fargo, S. D.; as far south as several points in Kansas, and west to Denver. Mr. Taft will be back to Chicago in time to speak before the Deep Waterways' convention on October 7. Raided Negro Gambling Houses. Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 14.—Acting under instructions from Prosecutor Goldenberg representing Gov. Fort, 25 detectives Sunday raided several negro gambling houses in the city, capturing 60 inmates. The raids were made over the head of Chief of Police Woodruff and the city authorities who knew nothing of the round-up until an order was sent to city hall for the police patrol. Gov. Little Improving: St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 16.—Gov. John S. Little of Arkansas who is in a private sanitarium in St. Joseph, is reported to be slowly recovering, mentally and physically but physicians at the sanitarium do not believe he will be able to assume his official duties before his successor, George W. Donaghey, elected Monday, is inaugurated the first of the year. Lacey to Oppose Cummins. Des Moines, Ia., Sept. 16.—Ex- Congressman John F. Lacey was Tuesday chosen by the bolting faction of stand-patters to oppose Gov. Cummins United States senator to be voted upon at the primary in November. Lacey was selected on the second ballot. E. E. Clark of Cedar Rapids, member of the Interstate Commerce commission, was considered. Harriman to be There. Abilene, Kan., Sept. 15—E. H. Hariman, the railway magnate, has accepted an invitation to attend and address the nineteenth annual session of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, that meets in San Francisco October 6-10, it was announced here Sunday by President J. E. Case. A Woman Balks a Jailbreak A Woman Banks a Yankee. Olathe, Kan., Sept. 15.—Armed with only a short club and a pair of handcuffs the wife of Sheriff Speed went to her husband's assistance Saturday night when six prisoners attacked him at the door of the county jail and prevented the escape of four. Served His Time eLavenworth, Kan., Sept. 16.—Wilson L. Lison, former cashier of a bank at Elkhart, Ind., was released from the federal prison here Tuesday morning after a six-year sentence for vio- lation of the national banking laws. THE NEAR-FUTURE DAIRYMAN. APPROVED QUALITY AND QUALITY ANIMALS INDIA RAPOUS NEWS Will the Public Pay the Price He Expects? TO FIGHT PLAGUE DELEGATES ALREADY ARRIVING IN WASHINGTON FOR TUBER-CULOSIS CONGRESS. ALL NATIONS REPRESENTED In Addition to Foreigners Every State in the Union Will Have Many Delegates on Hand. Washington, Sept. 15.—By the end of this week hundreds of delegates will have arrived to attend the sessions of the International congress on tuberculosis, which opens Monday, September 21. This fighting force of the world, as regards the white plague, will spend three weeks in this city. All sessions of the congress will be held in the new National Museum building. From every civilized country in the world the delegates, or "congressists," as they are technically termed, are coming. From every state in the Union enough congressists are coming to fill a volume with a list of their names. Even California, the farthest state, is sending 100 members, and Virginia will have 300. The burden of the preliminary work falls upon the shoulders of Dr. John S. Fulton and Dr. Henry B. Beyer. The former is the secretary-general Dr. Beyer is chairman of the exhibition committee. The task of presenting the thousands of exhibits from a thousand points in a scientific and interesting manner has been keeping him busy. There are many interesting models of buildings, photographs, instruments and every conceivable object used in combatting tuberculosis. The international congress on tuberculosis is really seven congresses rolled into one, for there are seven sections. Special days have been set aside for various organizations and unorganized laymen who have asked that they be allowed to set into the working of the great gathering. The days are: September 24, municipal and government employees; September 26, women clubs and kindred organizations; September 27, fraternal organizations; October 4, labor unions; October 6, social and charity workers; October 8, religious workers; October 10, school children and teachers. The entire second floor of the museum will be used for exhibition purposes and the exhibit will be divided into three parts, foreign, United States government and state exhibits. The most complete of the foreign exhibits are those from Germany and Switzerland. The exhibit of the United States government will be the largest. The Indian office, the census bureau, the war department and the navy department will all have exhibits, while the department of agriculture will have enough exhibits to form a section by itself. To show exactly what the ravages of consumption mean, an electrical flashlight will operate continuously showing a light for every death from consumption, that is, it will operate in accordance with figures which have been prepared on the subject. A St. Louis Fireman Killed. St. Louis, Sept. 16.—Patrick Larkin, who has been a member of the St. Louis fire department for 27 years, was instantly killed Tuesday night when a truck on which he was riding to a fire collided with a Bellefontaine car at the intersection of Thirteenth and Hebert streets. Larkin was hurled from his seat and his neck was broken. Religious Journalists to Meet. Religious Journalists to Meet. Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 14.—Clergymen and editors of religious publications representing the Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, Unitarian and other denominations will unite in a two days gathering of religious journalism in America. FATAL MISSOURI EXPLOSION FOUR KILLED AND MANY WOUND ED AT WINDSOR. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Depot Totally wrecked by Exploding Giant Powder. Clinton, Mo., Sept. 16.—Telephone messages from Windsor, this county tell of a terrific explosion which occurred there Tuesday forenoon, causing loss of life, the injury of 20 or more persons and the destruction of property. According to the reports received here four persons are dead and 20 or more are injured, some of them so dangerously that they will die. The explosion occurred at the Missouri, Kansas & Texas depot, which was wrecked, cutting off telegraphic communication. Frederick Yake, the depot agent, is among the dead. J. G. Hall, an aged transfer man, a brakeman and a tramp also are known to have been killed. Frank Hall, son of J. G. Hall, a rural mail carrier, is very dangerously injured. Clinton Sands and Elmer Keach are not expected to live. There are conflicting reports as to the cause of the explosion. The one generally accepted is that giant powder being unloaded from a freight train near the depot exploded as it was being unloaded. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas road's report says that the car contained dynamite. Every person on the depot platform and in the building was injured and all the horses attached to delivery wagons surrounding the platform were killed. The explosion broke most of the window glass in the town and did much damage to property in the immediate neighborhood. Saved a Passenger Train Wabash, Ind., Sept. 16.—Several hundred passengers on an e-bound Wabash limited train were saved from death or serious injury Tuesday afternoon, when an unknown man, walking on the track, discovered the railroad bridge over Helen creek in flames and flagged the flyer as it rounded a curve toward the blazing structure. The bridge is principally of wood and is about 50 feet above the water. The fire is believed to have been started from sparks from a locomotive. When the train was stopped almost at the edge of the bridge, many of the tie and stringers were blazing. Bitten by Mad Squirrel. Springfield, Ill., Sept. 14.—Free Peterson, 45 years old, who was bitten by a mad squirrel that attacker several persons in down town streets last week, died Sunday of carbolic acid poisoning. Fearing hydrophobic he is supposed to have swallowed the acid with suicidal intent, as he remarked Saturday that he would rather kill himself than die of rabies. Others bitten by the squirrel are in Chicago receiving treatment at the Pasteur in situte. A. Special Forecast Washington, Sept. 15.—The weather bureau late Sunday issued a special forecast as follows: The first well defined disturbance of the present season is approaching the north Pacific coast and a west Indian storm is advancing toward our southeastern coast. This combination should produce abundant rains in the drought stricken districts of the north central states before the close of the present week. Northwestern Grain Moving. St. Paul, Sept. 14.—According to the general freight agents of the Northern railroads which run through the wheat belt of the Northwest, the wheat crop movement has just started, and it is from two to three weeks earlier than last year. Alfonso to Visit Austria. San Seraslan, Sept. 15. It is officially announced that King Alfonso and Queen Victoria will shortly make a visit to Munich, Dresden and Budapest. Night Sweats & Cough. E. W. Walton, Condr. S. P. Ry., 712 Van Ness St., San Antonio, Tex., writes: "During the summer and fall of 1902, my annoyance from catarra reached that stage where it was actual misery and developed alarming symptoms, such as a very deep-seated cough, night sweats, and pains in the head and chest. I experimented with several so-called remedies before I finally decided to take a thorough course of Peruna. "Two of my friends had gone so far as to inform me that the thing for me to do was to resign my position and seek a higher, more congenial climate. Everyone thought I had consumption and I was not expected to live very long. "Having procured some Peruna, I decided to give it a thorough test and applied myself assiduously to the task of taking it, as per instructions, in the meantime." "The effects were soon apparent, all alarming symptoms disappeared and my general health became fully as good as it had ever been in my life. "I have resorted to the use of Peruna on two or three occasions since that time to cure myself of bad colds." California Cactus Blows Around the Desert for Months. Curious among vegetable growthe and one which is seldom seen of men is the rootless cactus of the California desert, says the Technical World. This plant, a round, compact growth, rolls about the level floor of the desert for some eight or nine months of the year, tossed hither and yon by the winds which blow with fierceness over all of California's sand plat during those months. At the coming of the rains, or rather the cloudbursts, which sweep the desert in its springtime, this cactus takes root wherever it happens to have been dropped by the last wind of which it was the plaything and immediately begins to put out all around it small shoots, which in turn become cacti, exactly like the parent plant. These young growths increase in size rapidly, sucking the moisture both from the parent plant and from the surrounding earth. The roots do not penetrate the soil deeply, but spread often over a circle whose radius is not less than ten feet. These roots, too, are small, but practically innumerable, and they get every bit of moisture and plant food to be had in the territory they cover. AN INGENIOUS BEGGAR. You Know Both. There is a sort of man who is very polite to your face, but who talks about you after you are gone. There is another kind of man who grumbles about you to your face and lets you aloae when you are absent. The latter sort of a man will last longer, with all his faults, than the other man, with all his politeness.—Newark News. Considerate. Borem—She wasn't at home when I called, so I left my card— Miss Pepprey—Yes, she was telling me she considered it so thoughtful of you. Borem—To leave my card? Miss Pepprey—No; to call when she wasn't at home. "THE PALE GIRL." Did Not Know Coffee Was the Cause. In cold weather some people think a cup of hot coffee good to help keep warm. So it is—for a short time but the drug—caffeine—acts on the heart to weaken the circulation and the reaction is to cause more chilliness. There is a hot wholesome drink which a Dak. girl found after a time, makes the blood warm and the heart strong. She says: "Having lived for five years in N. Dak., I have used considerable coffee owing to the cold climate. As a result I had a dull headache regularly, suffered from indigestion, and had no 'life' in me. "I was known as 'the pale girl,' and people thought I was just weakly. After a time I had heart trouble and became very nervous, never knew what it was to be real well. Took medicine but it never seemed to do any good. "Since being married my husband and I both have thought coffee was harming us and we would quit, only to begin again, although we felt it was the same as poison to us. "Then we got some Postum. Well, the effect was really wonderful. My complexion is clear now, headache gone, and I have a great deal of energy I had never known while drinking coffee. "I haven't been troubled with indigestion since using Postum, am not nervous, and need no medicine. We have a little girl and boy who both love Postum and thrive on it and Grape Nuts." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. THE SAFE WAY TO BUY PAINT. Property owners will save a deal of trouble and expense in keeping their buildings properly painted, if they know how to protect themselves against misrepresentation and adulteration in paint materials. There's one sure and safe guide to a pure and thoroughly dependable White Lead—that's the "Dutch Box Painter" trade mark which the National Lead Company, the largest makers of genuine White Lead, place on every package of their product. This company sends a simple and sure little outfit for testing white lead, and a valuable paint book, free, to all who write for it. Their address is Woodbridge Bldg., New York City. Marine Insurance. Marine insurance is the oldest kind of modern insurance. Its principles were first employed in the fourteenth century by the merchants of Barcelona, in Spain, when that city was the capital of the kingdom of Catalonia and when its hardy mariners were second to none in the world. About the same time, and also at Barcelona, the famous code of maritime laws known as the "consulado del mar" was promulgated, which is the foundation of the present shipping laws of every country. It Game O#. The fair bather was in the greatest danger when the heroic rescuer seized her by the hair. It came off. Puffs and coils and waves and rats it strewed the shuddering sea. For a moment the rescuer was dazed. Then he grasped the tiny knob of real hair that remained on the lady's head and drew her into shallow water. Did she thank him for saving her life? She didn't—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 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. Bought Crusoe's Firelock. Hulda B. White of Philadelphia has purchased the firelock used by Alexander Selkirk, Defoe's original Robinson Cruse on the island of Juan Fernandez, at a sale in Edinburgh. The relic has an authentic pedigree, and for a long time was in the possession of Selkirk's relatives in Fife-shire, Scotland. The price paid for the gun was $160. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarin Curse. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney of Hall's Catarin Curse to be capable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WARNING: Wholesale Drugs, Toledo, Hall's Catarin Curse is taken internally, acting directly with the manufacturer of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all Drugsellers. A Revised Version. A poet who has been known to tell the truth recounts this story of his little daughter: Her mother overheard her expounding the origin of the sex to her family of dolls. "You see, children," she said, "Adam was a man all alone and was very lonely, so God put him to sleep, took his brains out and made a nice lady of them."—Illustrated Bits. Starch, like everything else, is being constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In the latest discovery—Defiance Starch—all injurious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, invented by us, gives to the Starch a strength and smoothness never approached by other brands. Dark Subject "I'm all in the dark about how these bills are to be paid," said Mr. Hardup to his wife. "Well, Henry," said she, as she pulled out a colored one and laid it on the pile, "you will be if you don't pay that one, for it's the gas bill." GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS. Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers 5 cents. Platonic love is a good deal like the gun we didn't know was loaded.—Smart Set. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. The only way some people know is the other way. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES GRP RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKHAIR H375 "Guarantee" GOV. HUGHES WON RENOMINATED AS EXECUTIVE OF NEW YORK BY REPUBLI-CAN CONVENTION. ONLY ONE BALLOT REQUIRED Received 827 Votes Out of a Possible 1,009—Nomination Later Made plete Ticket. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 16.—Charles Evans Hughes of New York was nominated Tuesday by the Republican state convention by an overwhelming majority and on the first ballot to succeed himself as governor of the state of New York. He received 827 out of a possible 1,009, as against 151 for James W. Wadsworth, Jr., of Livingston county, speaker of the state assembly, and 31 for Former Congressman John K. Stewart of Montgomery. The nomination was made unanimous upon motion of State Committeeman William Barnes, Jr., of Albany, who has been perhaps the bitterest and most outspoken opponent of the governor's re-nomination. The governor's re-nomination followed the utter failure of a desperate struggle on the part of a number of the county leaders who for four days have spared no effort to discover a candidate upon whom they could unite to defeat him. The balance of the ticket was made up in the "good old-fashioned way," an organization "slate" announced an hour or more before the session of the convention began by Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the state committee, after a conference of the local leaders. Senator White, who was chosen as a candidate for lieutenant governor was "in the running" for the governorship until the early afternoon, when after a meeting of his delegation he requested his friends not to present his name. Following is the complete ticket nominated: For governor—Charles E. Hughes of New York (re-nominated.) For lieutenant-governor, Horace White of Onondaga. For secretary of state, Samuel S. Koenig of New York. For attorney general, Edward R. O'Malley of Erie. For comptroller, Charles H. Gaus of Albany. For state treasurer, Thomas B. Dunn of Monroe. For associate justice of the court of appeals, Albert Haight of Erie (re nominated.) Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 16.—"I am deeply sensible of the honor conferred upon me. I wish to express my ap preciation of the confidence reposed in me by the Republican party." Thus did Gov. Hughes make his first public statement after his notifi nothing, either as to his runningmate of New York state Tuesday evening Beyond that, the governor would say nothing, either as to his runningmate on the Republican ticket or his policies for the second term, should he be elected. 一 Cincinnati, O., Sept. 16.—Upon hearing of the nomination of Gov. Hughes by the New York Republicans Tuesday, Mr. Taft sent him the following telegram: "I sincerely congratulate you upon your well deserved renomination. It not only makes the state of New York safe in November, but it greatly strengthens the national ticket in every state in the Union. I hope that you will be able to give some of your time in the campaign to the west." Mitchell and Gompers Testify. Washington, Sept. 15.—John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers who with President Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, is charged with contempt of court in the injunction case against the officials for boycotting the Buck Stove & Range company, testified in his own defense Sunday before Albert Harper, examiner. Mr. Gompers also was on the stand several hours, much of his testimony being a reiteration of the points developed during the examination of Secretary Morrison Saturday. Disciplining Government Employes. Disciplining Government Employees. Washington, Sept. 16. The disciplining of several government employees because of political activity is announced in a statement given out by the civil service commission Monday, J. H. Rhinehart, a letter carrier in the Denver, Col., postoffice, has been reduced, and E. W. Hill and W. R. Phillips, clerks in the Goldsboro N. C., postoffice, have been warned that their political activity must cease, under penalty of dismissal. He Will Oppose Cannon. Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 16.—Congressman E. H. Hinshaw of the Fourth district Monday announced that he will oppose the re-election of J. G Cannon for speaker of the house of representatives in the Sixty-first congress, if he is elected this fall. His choice for the place is Charles Townsend of Michigan, he declared. Yellow Fever in Yucatan Mexico City, Sept. 15.—Reports from the City of Merida, capital of Yucatan, declare that two authenticated cases of yellow fever are in the pest house there, and that four suspected cases are under observation. HIS SENTIMENTS APPLAUED. British Labor Leader Talks to New York Workmen. New York, Sept. 15.—Keir Hardle, one of the leading representatives of labor in the British parliament, was applauded during his address before the Central Federated Union Sunday afternoon, when he urged American workmen to go into politics. "In England," he said, "We found we were equally neglected after the election whether we helped conservative or liberal with our votes and then we sent direct representatives into parliment with so many good results that I would tire you if I tried to enumerate them." A reference to the presidential candidacy of Eugene V. Debs, on the Socialist ticket also brought applause and Mr. Hardie told his hearers that they should find a way, as had been done in England, to unite labor and Socialism. "Soon then," he added, "the issue in your campaign would not be free trade nor protection, nor the trusts, but labor versus wealth, and to that it is bound to come in the end." Bodies on Engine Pilot. Kankakee, Ill., Sept. 16—Six men were killed late Tuesday when a Chicago and Eastern Illinois local train struck a handcar at Martindon, Ill., near here. The handcar had been switched to another track to allow a fast train to pass. All the men killed were section hands. The accident was not discovered by the train crew until they reached the next station a half mile distant, when parts of four bodies were found upon the pilot of the engine. Watkins Speaks in Churches Watkins Speaks in Churches. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 15.—Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio, the vice presidental candidate of the National Phibibion party delivered three speeches here Sunday. At St. Marks Methodist Episcopal church in the morning Mr. Watkins discussed the issues of the campaign, delivered an address at the Reformed Presbyterian church in the afternoon and at night spoke at the Baptist Tabernacle. Committee to Manage Booth Business. Chicago, Sept. 16.—Creditors of A. Booth & Co., whose affairs were put in the hands of a receiver last week, met Tuesday at the Corn Exchange National bank and selected seven members of a committee of eight to act in connection with W. J. Chalmers, receiver, in the management of the company's business. Attacked the Umpire. St. Louis, Sept. 16.—Umpire Jack Sheridan of the American Baseball league was attacked by many baseball enthusiasts as he was leaving the American League park here Tuesday afternoon. One of the men struck Sheridan, who protected himself as best he could, until the police dispersed the crowd. Receiver for St. Louis Firm. St. Louis, Sept. 16.—Judge Sale of the St. Louis circuit court Tuesday appointed Louis Helm, receiver for the commission firm of Milliken & Spencer. The receivership is preliminary to the bringing of a suit against Thomas Akin for the recovery of $96,000, alleged to be due the firm. Electrical Workers in St. Louis. St. Louis, Sept. 16.—The convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers assembled here Tuesday and will probably be in session the rest of the week. About 300 delegates are present from the United States, Canada, Japan, Hawaii and the Philippines. Delaware Democrats Nominate Delaware Democratic Nominator Dover, Del., Sept. 16—Dr. Rowland D. Paynter of Sussex was nominated for governor by the Democratic state convention here Tuesday. A full state ticket and presidential electors were also named, while L. Irving Handy of Wilmington received the nomination for congress. Gov. Cummins to Rest. Des Moines, Ia., Sept. 16.—Gov. A. B. Cummins leaves the city Tuesday for a two weeks' vacation. He will return to the state September 28 and will deliver his first campaign speech at Fort Madison, September 29. MARKET REPORTS. Live Stock. Kansas City, Sept. 16.—Cattle—Common steers, $3.000.4.95; heifers, $2.550.5.00; western stockers and feeders, $3.10@4.15; Hogs—Bulk of sales, $6.95@7.15. Sheep—Lambs, $4.25@5.50; good to choice wethers, $3.75@4.15; ewes, $3.40@4.00. Chicago, Sept. 16.—Beef—Steers, $4.60@7.70; cows and heifers, $3.25@5.50; stockers and feeders, $2.80@4.40. Hogs—Bulk of sales, $7.00@7.35. Sheep—Natives, $3.50@4.35; lambs, $4.25@5.75. Lions, $4.00@4.15; Hogs—Steers, $3.00@4.00; stockers and feeders, $3.00@4.00; cows and heifers, $2.50@6.00; Texas steers, $3.75@5.25. Hogs—Pins and lights, $3.50@6.75. Sheep—Natives, $4.00@4.25; lambs, $4.25@5.50. Grain. Kansas City, Sept. 16. -Close: Wheat- Sept. 93% c, Dec. 93% c, May. 96% c, Corn -75% c, Dec. 60c, May. 60% c, Chicago, Sept. 16. -Close: Wheat-Sept. 93% c, Dec. 99% c, May. 1.01% c, Corn-Sept. 80% c, Dec. 68c, May. 66% c, Oats-Sept. 48% c, Dec. 49% c, May. 52c, St. Louis, Sept. 16. -Close: Wheat- Firm; Track No. 2 red cash. $1.01@1.03%c, No. 2 hard. $98@1.01%. Futures: December, 99% c, May. $1.02% c, Corn-Lower; track No. 2 cash. $98@1.02% c, Nine $11%@82c, December, 64% c; May. 55% c, Oat-Lower; track No. 2 cash. 49c, May. 2 white. $52@21c, Futures: December, 49% c, May. 51%@51%c. Produce, Kansas City, Sept. 16. -Eggs. 22c per doz. Poultry-Hens, 9c; springs, 13c; turkeys, 13c; Butter-Creamery, extra, 23c; packing stock, 16c. Potatoes, 60@70c. Nursing Mothers and Malaria The Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL, TONIC, drives out Malaria and builds up the system. You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it is simply Quinine and Iron in a tasteless, and the most effectual form. For adults and children. 50c. TEN YEARS OF BACKACHE. Thousands of Women Suffer in the Same Way. Mrs. Thos. Dunn, 153 Vine St., Columbus, Ohio, says: "For more than ten years I was in misery with backache. The simplest housework completely exhausted me. I had no strength or ambition, was nervous and suffered headache and dizzy spells. After than ten years I was in misery with backache. The simplest housework completely exhausted me. I had no strength or ambition, was nervous and suffered headache and dizzy spells. After these years of pain I was despairing of ever being cured when Doan's Kidney Pills came to my notice and their use brought quick relief and a permanent cure. I am very grateful." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. BATHING AN INDIAN IDOL. Curious Ceremony Attended by Thousands of Devout Pilgrims. Thousands of pilgrims from the various outlying villages and other parts of the Hooghly district poured in from an early hour in the morning to the temples of Jagernath, says the Calcutta Statesman. The image of the god is placed on a cosmicous part of the temple, so that it can be viewed at an advantage by the immense crowd of pilgrims, and there at a certain fixed hour the bathing ceremony commences. The most curious part of the festival is that water is not poured on the image of the god until a certain small bird is found sitting on the topmost banner of the temple. There is a popular belief that the bird comes from Puri, the famous place of Hindu pilgrimage, to Maheoh on the day of this festival, and his very presence is an indication that the ceremony should commence. Immediately after the bath the bird disappears. EYESIGHT WAS IN DANGER From Terrible Eczema—Baby's Head a Mass of Itching Rash and Sores —Disease Cured by Cuticura. "Our little girl was two months old when she got a rash on her face and within five days her face and head were all one sore. We used different remedies but it got worse instead of better and we thought she would turn blind and that her ears would fall off. She suffered terribly, and would scratch until the blood came. This went on until she was five months old, then I had her under our family doctor's care, but she continued to grow worse. He said it was eczema. When she was seven months old I started to use the Cuticura Remedies and in two months our baby was a different girl. You could not see a sign of a sore and she was as fair as a newborn baby. She has not had a sign of the eczema since. Mrs. H. F. Budke, LeSueur, Minn., Apr. 15 and May 2, '07." SO LOGICAL Mrs. Sparker—Do you think she really prefers a horse to the motor car? Mrs. Tyre—Well, any one must admit that a horse is more becoming to a woman with such hay-colored hair! Important to Mothers important to mother. Exam. of CASTOK. a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Chat H Petitke In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Cheerful! Anyhow. "Hello, sport; I haven't seen you for 20 years. How are you getting on?" "Oh, I'm a multi-millionaire. And you?" "Oh, I'm a multi-failure." DISTEMPER In all its forms among all ages of horses, as well as dogs, cured and others in the same stable prevented from having the disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over 500,000 bottles sold last year. $50 and $1.00. 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That ends well--so pay your subscription to the Searchlight and get good 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. J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 TO 547 WEST DOUGLAS It Is Right To Economize, Even In Small Matters. If You Trade At The Economy Grocery Store you can always get fresh goods at reasonable prices. To trade with 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 Restaurant 339 N. Main St. Meals 20c and 25c Cigars, Tobacco, Lunch Fish Game and Oysters in Season Your Trade Wanted J. W. Owens SHOEMAKER With The WICHITA SHOE CO., 144 N. Main St. Your Patronage Solicited All Work Guaranteed Use Herman's Cement Stone Made from the best material. Lasts longer, wears better and more durable than any other Cement Stone on the market. Prices Reasonable. 11c each laid in wall 8c each delivered 7c each in the yard Manufactured By W. L. HERMAN, 527 Ohio Ave., New Phone 1127 STRONG CITY SAYINGS. Second Baptist church is progressing nicely with Rev. Harrison pastor. He was gone about a month on a visit. Now he has returned home again, we are proud of our pastor; he is a noble man. On Sunday morning he administered the Lords supper and at night he preached a wonderful sermon and in the sermon he proved that we were grass; come and hear him, he can learn you something. Mrs. C. H. Williams returned home after a few days visit in Kansas City, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Katie Taylor, daughter and granddaughter of Emporia, Kas., was the guests of Mrs. Annie Blackwell and family. They returned home, reporting an excellent time while in Strong. Three of our young ladies left Monday morning for Quindaro, Kas., Miss Revena Blackwell, Etta Blackwell and Blanche Cannons, where they expect to learn how to be industrious. We wish them good luck and a fine success, hoping the girls will stay and learn. They are taking a course in music and dress-making. Miss Mamie Lewell returned home, finding her mother on the sick list, but is some better now. The lady who has been quilting has stopped for a rest, now. We are thinking seriously that we will noose one of our young ladies and the wedding bells will soon ring. CLEARWATER, KANS. NEWS. Mrs. Sarah Wilfley has moved to Clearwater, Kans., to make her future home with her son, C. R. Wilfley. C. R. Wilfley wife and son were in Wichita to see the Rinellin Bros. show. Hickerson's Westrn University The leading educational institute for Negroes in the west THE MIDDLE SCHOOL A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted DEPARTMENTS 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 Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESIDENT Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 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-TON & KANDY BAKERY & KITCHEN 146 N. Main St. Phone 15 Mrs. Vina Bates was in Wichita last week to visit her grand daughter and many friends and to her surprise to find her daughter, Mrs. Rogers of Seonpaha, Okla. Fred Homes was in to see the big show. Mrs. Mary Carter of Medicine Lodge, Kans., was in Wichita to the district Baptist Association and visited over Sunday with Mother and Bro. C. R. Wilifley. Miss Ethel Barton left for Juindaro, Kans. to attend the Western University. Miss Ethel and Roy White has started to Clearwater High School. KINGMAN NEWS. A Fine Rain Fell In Kingman This Week. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Floyd was made happy September 7th by the arrival of a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter are both doing fine. John Vaughn is reported on the sick list. John Floyd has purchased a winchester and things and is getting ready to go on his claim in Stevens Co., which he purchased in April. Mrs. Della Moore is very sick this week. Chas. Floyd who has been suffering from his eyes for about six weeks is reported improving. Miss Minnie Floyd is still visiting in Arkansas City. A KANSAS DEMOCRAT. Writes His Candid Views About The roes Are Lazy Vicious and Ignorant. ros Are Lazy Vicious And Ignorant. WOULD DISFRANCHISE THEM. Wants Negro Votes To Help Do It Too. An Attack on Negross by John H. Atwood We here reproduce a letter signed to Bon French, ACTING PRESIDENT University RO, KS Office Phone 1423 ERVE'S CELEBRATED REAM AND RETAIL Socials and Churches any part of the city K ANDY ITCHEN ERVE, Prop. Phone 15 cratic Committeeman from Kansas by John H. Atwood, National Demopublished in the Kansas, City Post in which that Democratic leader proposes to give the views of Kansas Democrats about the Negro and tells what his party (The Democratic Party) would do for the Negro if they get into power. It is one of the most remarkable documents which has come to light during the present campaign, and one which should put it out of the power of the Democratic party to get any support from the Negro voters of Kansas, the statement published over the signature of John H. Atwood of Leavenworth, recommending the disfranchisement of the Negro voters in Kansas. Mr. Atwood is the Democratic national committeeman from Kansas, and chairman of the Democratic national speaker's bureau. In his remarkable statement, Mr. Atwood declares that Negroes are a "social and political menace to the state." He declares that the people of Kansas are "more than weary" of the mixed schools. He says that the time has come for the says that the time has come for the people of Kansas to join with the people of Missouri in restricting Negro suffrage. ATWOOD LETTER. The Atwood statement was first published in the Kansas City Post, a Democratic newspaper. The statement follows: "By one of those strange ironies of fate which sometimes overtake the benefactors of individuals, people or races, the state of Kansas, which has done more, perhaps, for the Negro than any other state in the union, is now suffering a grievous political wrong from the hands of the freedman and his descendants. "William A. Harris would now be Governor of Kansas had it not been for the ignorant Negro vote, and there have been times in the past when the Democratic party could have elected its state ticket if it had not been for the ignorant black vote of Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison, Lawrence and Topeka. Continued from page 1 involate and in no sense ignored. stands for human rights and insists that the guaranty of civil and political rights given to every male citizen of this country 21 years of age, shall apply to a Negro as well as to a white man. It is the party of Abraham Lincoln, of Grant, of Garfield, and McKinley, and just as they stood for human rights and political liberty, so will it continue to stand, and I prophesy that at no far distant time those states which deprive certain of their citizens of those rights will be compelled to recognize the fundamental and organic law of our land as it was meant to be recognized by the patriots who drafted it. "There was a time when the Negro vote was not a considerable factor in Kansas politics, but that time has passed. The influx of Negroes from the South, the rapid multiplication of those native to Kansas soil, and the increasing insistencies of the Negro upon social equality, make the Kansas Negro not only a political factor, but a social and political menace. "If the last general election be a criterion, the Negro now holds the balance of political power in Kansas as he does in Missouri. This kind ETA III does in Missouri. This in itself is bad enough, but in Kansas we have suffered for long years the outrage of mixed schools, fastened upon us by the Republican politician. "Mixed schools lead the Negroes to aspire to a mixed society and this close contact of the races is productive of troubles from which Kansas would be free if the Negro had less political power and were not admitted to the same schools with the whites. "Kansas has long been weary of the Negro politician and it is more than weary of the mixed school. Pattence has its limits, and I believe that the time has come when the people of Kansas will join with the people of Missouri is restricting Negro sufferage. "I do not advocate the disfranchisement of the Negro on the ground of his color. That idea is abhorrent to the principles of our free government and its execution would be in conflict with the constitution. "But our constitution will permit the disfranchisement of the ignorant, deprived, lazy, vicious and debauched negro and this disfranchisement should be accomplished to the end that our free institutions may not suffer. "Democratic National Committeeman for Kansas." Orange and Strawberry Salad. Peel the oranges and remove the pulp neatly, and without having any of the white membrane left upon it; divide it into half-inch pieces, saving all the juice. Hull the berries, then cut into halves. Set the whole aside to become chilled. When ready to serve, mix the pieces of berry and orange with a little sugar. Put the orange juice in a glass dish with a glass of sherry and a tablespoonful of meraschino; put in the sweetened fruit, stir up with a fork and spoon, set on ice for half an hour, serve with whipped cream. Rice Chocolate Pudding. Scald a quart of milk with three ounces grated chocolate. Add one cupful hot boiled rice, a cup of sugar scant, and the yolks of four eggs well beaten. Bake until set, then draw to the mouth of the oven, which should be cooled down, and spread with a meringue made by whipping the whites of the egg stiff with four tablespoonfuls sugar. Flavor to taste. Let the meringues puff and color a golden brown, then set away to cool. When quite cold set in the ice box until ready to serve. Baked Potpourri. Add to two teaaupulfs of macroni left from dinner (when preparing it cook a little more than needed and lay aside) a cupful of tomato bisque and enough very thin slices to fill a small pudding dish. Stir in a table spoonful of butter; cover with bread crumbs and brown in oven. Opium Users in New York. There is evidently a large growth in the use of opium in New York city. It is estimated that at least 5,000 white persons *use the drug.* Heavenly City. Berlin is said to be the quietest city in Europe. Railway engines are not allowed to blow their whistles within the city limits. There is no loud bawling of hucksters, and a man whose wagon gearing is loose and rattling is subject to a fine. The courts have a large discretion as to fines for noise-making. Strangest of all, piano playing is regulated in Berlin. Before a certain hour in the day, and after a certain hour in the night the piano must be silent in that musical city. Even during the playing hours a fine is imposed for it were pounding on the piano. THE FATHER AND SON OF THE MASTER Recent photograph of the Republican Candidate for President and his Youngest Sgn, Master Charles, taken in their Washington Home. MAY AID THE LEPERS 6 NATIONAL HOSPITAL NEEDED TO CARE FOR THE PROPERLY. Two Recent Cases Call Attention to the Existence of Plague, But No Provision for Adequate Treat- ment and Isolation. Washington. — The agitation in Washington over the Early leprosy case and in Arizona over the case of Mrs. Wardwell is expected by officials of the public health and marine hospital service to lead to a renewed effort to obtain the establishment of a national hospital for the isolation and treatment of leprosy. An effort to obtain legislation to this end, which was supported by many members of the medical fraternity throughout the country, was made by the public health and marine hospital service in 1905, and a bill for such an institution received favorable reports in both houses of congress. It failed of passage, however, largely because of objections from localities in which it was contemptulated that the leprosarium should be. The bill did not name any state of territory, but provided that an abandoned military or naval reservation should be used. It was understood, however, that the authorities had New Mexico in mind as the most desirable location, and the delegate from that territory was not slow in making known the opposition of his constituents. When legislation is reached again the health bureau will be ready with all the statistics and arguments necessary to win consideration for the bill. The statistics, however, are not very DODGED AUTOS DURING LIFE. So Jersey City Man Wills Fortune to Build Airship. New York.—Jeremiah Carihaune, a Jersey City character who died of heart failure a few weeks ago, had an aversion to automobiles since one nearly ran him down several years ago. After that he made sure before crossing a street that there was no automobile in sight. It was learned after his death that he was insured for $500. An envelope was found on the table of his room. It was directed to the law firm of Hamill & Egan. It contained his will, which had been drawn by himself. After directing that he be given a modest funeral Carihaune asked that the balance be used in the perfecting of an airship. On this subject he wrote: "Knowing from bitter experience what it means to be crippled from rheumatism and be forced to flee from the path of automobiles, I hereby bestow what is left of the insurance money on some man who is trying to perfect an airship, so that there will ultimately be less running about the streets and more flying through the air. I hereby appoint my executor as the man who will decide who is to get the money." Edward R. Doyle is the executor and he says he will endeavor to carry out Carrihane's request. The amount he has in his possession is $350. Just as Clear as Water. Athol, Mass.-Athol residents have long wanted to kno' the cause of the ill-smelling, disagreeably tasting water in the town malns. They found out when the state board of health explained succinctly and incontrovertibly as follows: "Aphanizomenon, one of the cyanophyceae, imparts odor and taste, but harmless. To restore normal conditions, get rld of them." recent, as they do not approach any nearer the present time than 1901. In that year a commission composed of surgeons connected with the bureau made a thorough investigation of leprosy in the United States, finding that there were 278 cases in the country and that they were scattered through 21 states. Louisiana led the list with 155 cases, or more than half the entire number. California and Florida followed with 24 each, Minnesota with 20 and North Dakota with 16. The remaining cases were found in Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Of all these cases only 72 were isolated. The commission was of the opinion that its report did not cover all cases and the belief was expressed that many of them were hidden. In presenting its report the commission included the general recommendations of the international leprosy conference for the isolation of cases as the best method to prevent the spread of the disease. It was recommended also that two institutions—one in the north and the other in the south, be established. In the absence of Surgeon General Wyman, no one connected with the public health service will undertake to say positively that the leprosarium bill will be reintroduced, but many incline to the opinion that it will be because of the necessity for protecting the general public and for dealing with leprosy victims in a humanitarian way and also because of the difficulties in having individual states care for them. FIVE YEAR THIEF A SNAKE. Monster Black Reptile with Fowl Is Shot by Farmer's Wife. York, Pa.—For the past five years John F. Arnold, a farmer of York, New Salem, had been aware that he was being preyed upon by a systematic chicken thief, but everything from a man trap to a rat trap was tried without avail. The honor of making the capture has fallen to Mrs. Arnold, who discovered the marauder, a blacksnake nine feet and two inches in length, and shot it. The reptile is the largest of its kind ever known to have been actually measured in the county. Mrs. Arnold came upon the snake in an unguarded moment, as it lay beside a fence busily engaged in swallowing a young fowl. Getting her husband's shotgun, she held it close and discharged both barrels, with the desired effect. Concrete Pole Invented. Berne, Switzerland.—A Swiss engineer, M. Hans Siegwart, has invented a new telegraph pole which is made of concrete instead of wood or iron, as at present used. A special machine is employed to form long, hollow concrete rods, which withstand time and weather in such a manner as to render them more than twice as economical as wood or iron poles. The poles will probably be largely used for electric tramways and overhead telephone lines. "How often you see artists of real merit struggling for a livelihood!" "It's mostly their own fault," answered Mr. Cumrox. "I'd be willing to give some of 'em a chance, but the trouble with a real artist is that he insists on painting pictures that don't advertise anybody except himself."—Washington Star. ICE IN MICHIGAN SAND DUNES. Member of Summer Resort Colony Makes a Valuable Discovery. Traverse City, Mich.—Over on the Lake Michigan shore, along the sand dune region, the iceman is in disrepute. He did not make regular deliveries and a colony of campers and cottagers near Ludington who did not put theirs up in the winter were disappointed and disgusted. One day one of the colony was digging in a big sand dune, looking for Indian relics. He found some interesting things, such as a copper hatchet and some kitchen utensils, and kept on digging until he was fifteen or twenty feet in the sand. Then he discovered that the place was exceedingly cold and that, despite the heat of the sun, his feet felt uncomfortable. The man had read a story about a glacier that had got lost in a cave and had lain there thousands of years, until it was discovered by some one, who subsequently became a millionaire, so he continued his investigations, finally, as he expected, unearthing a bed of ice. The problem was solved, as the rest was easy. Digging down into the frozen sand a considerable distance, he erected boards, to keep the hole from caving in, fitted a ladder and then made a cover. The iceman was foiled as effectually as though it were December. The other campers and cottagers began mining in the sand on their own account, and they soon had icehouses without money and without price. These sand dunes have been productive of many mysteries, but this last one is easiest to explain of all. The water, seeping through the sand until it reached the level of the lake, had frozen the winter before. The drifting sand had covered the ice completely, and it had been preserved to do duty in the summer, when it was needed. FIVE MONTHS IN PLASTER. Baby with Double Pre-Natal Dislocation Made Perfect. Chester, N. Y.—Mary Lascomb, three years old, after undergoing one of the most remarkable operations ever performed in this country, will be discharged from the Crozer hospital in a few days. The child was discovered nearly a year ago by a local physician, who ascertained that she was suffering with a double congenital dislocation of the hip joints, a serious prenatal condition, from which no child has ever recovered thoroughly by other than surgical treatment, and this in many instances has failed, until the famous bloodless method, as demonstrated by Lorenz, became known. The case of Mary Lascomb was placed in the hands of Dr. D. P. Maddox, who called into consultation Dr. Herbert L, Northrop, dean of the Hahnemann medical college, Philadelphia, and it was decided to adopt the Lorenz method. The hips and legs were placed in position and kept in a plaster cast for five months, the cast being removed from time to time. Now Mary is able to romp along the concrete floors of the hospital corridors, having been transformed from a hopeless cripple into an active child. PROFITS FROM OUR FORESTS. Government Experts Say They Will Yield More Than Germany's. Washington.—American forests, according to the experts of the department of agriculture, are capable of yielding more wood to the acre, if well handled, than the noted forests of Germany, many of which net their owners from $2.50 to $6 or more per acre annually. Not only are our native forests richer in valuable timber trees, but out climate and soil conditions are more favorable. The trouble is not that our trees do not grow fast enough, but that our ignorance and carelessness have left our woodlands poorly stocked. The German forester sees to it that his forest is uniform and dense. To grow a full crop of wood, as to grow a full crop of grass or corn, there must be a full stand. Next in importance is the rate of growth of the trees. The species most grown abroad are Norway spruce, Scotch pine, and silver fir, for soft woods, and beech and oak for hard woods. In German forests of the first quality, Norway spruce attains in 60 years an average diameter of nine and four-tenths inches. ARRESTED FOR EATING A DOG. But Pretended "Wild Man" Soon Proved Himself "Home Talent." Freeland, Pa.—Divested of his chains and paint, John Wicharick, a local character, appeared before Magistrate Malloy and earnestly denied that he had eaten the little pet dog of Mrs. Michael Mollick. The case was the result of a church carnival under the auspices of St. Ann's Catholic parish. One of the "home talent" features was a "Wild Man from Borneo," very hairy and loaded with chains. Mrs. Mollick attended the carnival, and when she missed her dog somebody informed her as a joke that the "wild man" had eaten the animal. Mrs. Mollick took one good look at the "wild man" and then hurried to Squire Malloy and procured a warrant for the arrest of Daniel O'Donnell and James Gillespie, who were his managers. Only when the "wild man" was exposed as pure home talent was she satisfied that her charge was un founded. The case was dismissed. 333 Official Knights & Da ```markdown ``` Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave., Parsons, Kan. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kaa. A. W. HOPKIN, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, TOPEKA, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans. C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. PR. 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1ington, Wichita Thurs. (A.) 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 15outh Omaha, New 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson Atchison, Kan., 1-2 38 Mrs. Ella Young, Bo City, Kan. 49 Mrs. Hula Patters Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 63 Mrs. Lille Robnett, Kansas City, Kan. 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddingt Topeka, Kan., 1-8 ita, Kan., Fridays. REV. M. WOOTEN, C. G. O. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NEXT PLACE MEETING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas- Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 18th annual) Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909. 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Addie Williams, 906 S. Walnut Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Mrs. Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Frl. (A) 4 Mrs. H. Tyler. 520 E. 9th Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Alice Perry, 344 N. 5th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, 822 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Hattie Warden, 12 N. Washington, Pittsburg, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. Ellen Lee, Box 25 Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Lizie Morton, 1308 Washington, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 17 Mrs. A. Masler, 615 So. Barbec, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2202 So. 9th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawat- omie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 3 Sat. are making money fast. Write for *full particuliers* and special offer at once. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent charge and approve of your bicycle. We allow TEN DAYS FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent charge and approve of your bicycle. We keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. **FACTORY PRICES** We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to *middlemen*'s profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee. We ship to bicycles or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues from our record of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and ready our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell them less than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above faceplate cost, BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double the price, you can sell your bicycles under your own name plate at SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. We these clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the use $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNG SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $ 3.50 per hour, but to introduce, we will $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year, over 80,000 pairs sold in the past. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is likely and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never become a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing 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 tread. The regular price of these tires is $5, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we require a special price on the ordinary price. All orders require a $10 fee. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You will not sell you items and bound them strictly as represented. We will send you a discount of $2.00 per cent (the amount you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send 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 car. We will send you a tire easier to use, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or sold price. We know that you will be well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give 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 it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby we send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a week before the hand made and kinds of trust at about 10 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 finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once. Don't buy any kind of IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Punctus the special introductory price quoted above; or write for you describes and quotes all makes and kinds of trust about DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO or a pair of tires from anyone offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgehorn Functure-Prost fires on you when you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and qualifies your tires. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful tires for you. Big. ```markdown ``` 3 S23 Freeman, K. C., Kan. TABERNACLES. Chief Precantresses double SECOND usually have promptly at pr COASTER-BRAKES, $ 8 50 HE SELF- The regular 777 Directory Daughters 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Washington, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thurs. (A.) 37 Mrs, Mary Robinson, 108 N 3rd Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 38 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, N. Y Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 63 Mrs. Lillie Robinett, 1236 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) ita, Kan., Fridays. 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 91 Mrs. Lulu Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Welr 2 Rev. Jos. Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kans., 1-3 Tues. City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 3 J. G. Purdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 4 F. D. Early, Sherman Flats, Omaha Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G. Brown, 517 N. Main, Wichita, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 8 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 10 Geo. L. Craig, 906 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 19 Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 M. 12th, Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 22 B. C. Easter, Box 156, Oswego Kans., 2-4 Tues. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th, Cherryvale, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 25 J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 26 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. 60 E. C. Sqires, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3, Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Ft Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) ARRIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to RIDE' bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are for full particulars and special offer at once. We worship J. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and L. O. We sell the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make us at our expense and you will not be our customer. FURNISH the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make us at our expense and you will not be our customer. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone by buying direct of us and we will not be our customer. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone by buying direct of us and we will not be our customer. WE are satisfied with $.00 profit above factory cost. you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but we trade by our Chicago retail stores. We these clear out and bargain lists mailed free. ridden roller chains, pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 PIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE ONLY MEDSCTHORN RECORD MADE IN USA TIME 100 BRAND HOLSTER SELF HEIGHT 12.5 good same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on examined and found them strictly as represented. (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close a business, send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not exactly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, hence this remarkable tire offer. By any kind at any price until you send for a pair of bicycles. We provide approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sunday Catalogue which es at about half the usual prices. I today, A.M. WE DRINK OF BUYING a bicycle on anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. TEMPLES. Chief Mentors TENTS. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to preventrim cutting. This outlast any other make—SOFT, LASTIC and EASY RIDING. 9 Flora Patterson, 811 W. 27th, Glen ha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggie Robinson, 811 Bri Kansas City, Kan, 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Mary Brown, 325 Miss, Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 "Q" St. Attica Ks., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Attica Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 17 H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Ka. Wed., (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Sum Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzle Herrold, Sherman Pam Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, 2103 Grand, Parne Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. C. Parsons, Kan., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parne Kan., 1-3 Sat. 22 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, K as City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Ella McKinnis, 217 Shere Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thu. 24 Loulse Verder, 813 N. J. Lawrens Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 35 Hester Cornish, 911 Western, Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 37 Jannie McAdoo, 1318 N. Maffei Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 39 Cynthia Henderson, 812 Westh ton, Kansas City, Kan., 1-4 NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or is not in this Directory, or if any error, please notify me at W. N. MILLER Bldg NEWS OF THE WEE Most Important Happenings of Past Seven Days. Interesting Items Gathered From Parts of the World Condensed Into Small Space for the Bene- efit of Our Readers. Miscellaneous. The Missouri Pacific Railroad a pany has filed an application with Kansas railroad commissioners permission to haul seed wheat free farmers in the western part of state. Editors representing 150 labor pers recently met in Chicago tocuss plans for unity in the pre campaign. The cities of Kansas got only 21 cent of the 6,639 gain in the six population for 1908. Six thousand persons are reported be in actual need of clothing and er supplies as the result of the re flood in Augusta, Ga. A shortage of more than 400 has been discovered in the posts at Havana, Cuba. Ricardo Rodig chief of the supply bureau has dispeared. The Franco-American joint commission has finished its labor Paris. The Baldwin dirigible balloon was recently purchased by the government for the army is to be one of attractions at the St. Joseph, military carnival. Forest fires are burning in grove of big trees in Calabria coun Cal. Senator Daniel and Representative Vreland and Overstreet, a submittee of the National Monetary mission, have returned to New York after a thorough study of English French financial systems. The crew of the racing balloon de Dieppe, which started from Oc bus, O., attempted to hand down storm at Niagara Falls. The men were badly shaken up and the narrow escape from death in Whirlpool raids. Seven summer visitors out of party of ten were drowned in Pocot bay, off Deer island, by the sizing of a sloop in which they out for a sail. The party was posed entirely of eastern people. The Vermont election resulted victory for the Republican ticket plurality of 28,000 votes. The Rican vote fell off 8 per cent from and the Democrats lost about 2 cent. Official returns compiled by Stary Coburn show the population Kansas to be 1,656,799, an increase last year of 6,633. The McKinley Traction system absorbed the Cairo (IL). Ele Traction company and the City company. All the coal mines in Wyor have been closed owing to a dismantle between operators and min. About 8,000 men are affected. Fred Proctor, a life convict in Kansas penitentiary from Oklahoma dressed in a suit of clothes belong to Frank Haskell, son of the war succeeded in making his escape other day. George G. Perry, United States shal of Alaska, has been summoned for disobedience of order. Mrs. Minerva Chapman, age, tried to end her life at the of her son-in-law near Mercer, during a fit of menichancia.