Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT NELSON CREWS AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Last Thursday and Friday, November 16, the Church Board and the State Board of Trustees of Western University met to discuss in solemn deliberation the expanding, growing future of this institution. Dr. Vernon, President, has a most splendid report to make as to the extraordinary progress and prosperity of the school. At Chapel services Hon. Nelson Crews, one of the Church Trustees, was selected by Bishop Abraham Grant, President of Board of Trustees, to make a speech. Mr. Crews had lately finished a hard political campaign which brought success to his party and was in the best of spirit and best of voice. Among the many good things he said to the assembled brethren, faculty and students were as follows: "You are living in a day of progress. The opportunities you enjoy here are unusual and abundant. Every comfort and advantage is offered you here to gain knowledge and character. Such opportunities as these were not offered to these elderly men who grace and dignify this platform. This beautifully decorated Chapel, these splendidly equipped buildings, this strong corps of teachers from the leading schools, and this most liberal State of Kansas whose highest capital is made up of the intelligence of her citizens. Joy unbounded comes to my heart when I remember but three years ago at the dedication of this very building when the present Governor, E. W. Hoch, lent his presence and good advice to the occasion, there also spoke from this very platform another man, W. R. Stubbs, with words so replete with encouragement and good will to my race and this particular institution. That man has lately been elected to fill the position of Governor to the great State of Kansas, and I am sure that under his administration the work at Western University will be given an impulse and forward stride characteristic of his noble heart and lofty ideals for progress. With all the blessings, natural advantages, and resources with which this great institution is surrounded all would count for naught but for the kind of a great personality to lead them. With the great Captain to guide and steer this ship in the person of Bishop Abram Grant, a living energizer whose personality reaches out and draws the strongest men around him, himself one of the foremost Neighbors of this day and time, Western University is unusually blessed. And in addition to this to have the President of this institution, the Hon. W. T. Continued on Page 3 REV. JAMES T. SMITH. Herewith we present the likeness of Rev. James T. Smith, the pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, and secretary of the Colored Ministers' Union, recently organized in Wichita. The Learned Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Wichita. As a man of high intellectual attainments Rev. Smith stands in the front ranks of the thinking men of the hour. He comes to St. Paul's church well recommended, having successfully pastored some of the leading churches in the Colorado conferences where aside from his paternal duties he was Secretary of that conference for five years. He was one of the trustees of Western University at Quindaro Kan., for four years. His pastorate in the Missouri conference was marked with notable success at Kansas City and Jefferson City, where h succeeded in reducing a large debt of long standing to less than two-thirds. He is at present Chief Secretary of the Missouri conference. Rev. Smith is distinctively a western man, having received most of his training in the west. He attended the State University of Colorado where he won distinction as a scholar. He also studied theology in the Montana Wesleyan University and Western University at Quindaro, Kan., and received the degree of B. D. from Turener's Theological Seminary, and Morris Brown College of Atlanta, Ga., both schools of the standard class. In every place where Rev. Smith has pastored he has won the respect, esteem and confidence of the people and we predict for him a splendid success in Wichita, and we bid him welcome, and that he may successfully hold aloft the banner of St. Paul A. M. E. church. PEABODY, KANS., ITEM. Miss Beatrice Young has returned from St. Louis, Mo., where she went to attend the funeral of her cousin, Miss Anna Anderson. OBITUARY. Miss Anna Anderson was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1885 and at the time of her death was 23 years, 2 months, 3 days old. She departed this life Oct. 15th. She died a Christian and was a member of the Compton Hill Baptist church. She leaves a father, mother, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 is progressing nicely. The members all are in a healthy condition. At this writing none are erorted sick. We all are at peace and in harmony and love, and we are doing a wonderful and commendable work in our Tabernacle, financially and spiritually under our leader and High Priestess, Dtr. Ida M. Jordan, H. P., who has successfully led us to victory this fall—Dtr. Josephine Nelson, C. R. St. Luke Temple No. 5, is getting along nicely; has one sick. Pride of Topeka Tent No. 36 are in a healthy condition and getting along nicely, under the leadership of H. Cornish, Q. M., Beulah Campbell, V. Q. M. GIVEN A NEW LIFE HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES REJUVEN NATED WITH LITTLE CARE. Judicious Use of Paint Counts for Much in Preservation of Furnishings That Have Been Allowed to Become Worn. Attention need hardly be called to the amount of preservation that may be done by the judicious use of paint. Many an object formerly unpresentable is made good with a well-applied coat of paint. Kitchen chairs, laundry benches, old tables that a coat of varnish would hardly improve in appearance, and even trellises in the flower garden, which in a few years must be renewed if not guarded from the weather; all these things and many articles of furniture might easily be restored to newness by a few coats of paint. Mixed paints can be bought, and these require no expert knowledge of handling. After the can is opened a stick of durable wood about the thickness of one's finger is required to stir the mixture so the paint and oil may coalesce. The stirring should be done thoroughly, ten or fifteen minutes being necessary. A pint of linseed oil can easily be used in a pint of paint, and this will make the quantity of paint applied one quart. This does not spoil the effect and is used when the painting is half done and is beginning to thicken. Only a small quantity of linseed oil should be added at a time. It does not take long to learn when there is enough and when it has been slackened enough. When the wood uses up too much of the paint only a very light coat can be applied for the first, and when this is perfectly dry a second and a third coat can be given with satisfaction and a saving of paint. Woods that do not take much paint need only have two coats applied, and this is sufficient in almost every case where planed wood is being painted. All inside woodwork may be done by the housewife, with the assistance of a stepladder. This painting is done generally in white, representing old colonial style, or in oak or mahogany. All that is needed are two paint brushes, one about $2\frac{1}{2}$ inches wide and a very small one. The large one is to go over the wide surfaces and the small one to get into crevices or to paint thin strips such as the middle section of window sahes. After the brushes are used they can be thoroughly cleaned with petroleum and laid away for another time. Caramel Cake. Two squares chocolate, one-half cup sugar, three tablespoons of sweet milk. Beat these together until smooth. Cream one-quarter cup butter and one cup sugar, add two eggs, saving white of one, one-half cup sweet milk, one-half cup pastry flour, one good teaspoon baking powder. Mix these together, then add the other chocolate mixture, and teaspoon vanilla and beat well. Bake in two layers. Don't be too generous with butter or the cake will be too short. Frosting—Boil one cup granulated sugar and three tablespoons water until it strings well. Pour into the beaten white of egg and a pinch of cream of tartar. Beat until it will spread. To Serve Celery. Few housewives understand how to prepare celery for eating so that every one has a part of the heart, or tender part. Take each stalk and instead of cutting off root part, shave this to a point as you would sharpen a pencil, then cut up through the center of stalk and divide halves likewise into smaller parts, wash thoroughly, and let lay in cold water until wanted, then put it in dish and cover with finely chopped ice. "Expert" Carving: At a dinner where half a duck was served each guest the host was complimented upon his skilful carving. Later it was divulged that before cooking them the birds were cut in two, stuffed, sewed together and baked. Mr. Host merely cut the threads at the table. To Keep Flues Clear of Soot Stove pipes, boiler tubes and flues may be kept free of soot by occasionally throwing a scrap of zinc into the fire. CAKES IN FANCY SHAPES. Qualintly Formed Tins an Aid in Setting Forth Table. Fancy little cakes in quantitly-shaped tins are easily made. For these, cream one cupful of sugar and a tablespoonful of butter. Beat the whites and yolks of three eggs separately. Add first the yolks, then a half cupful of milk and two cupfuls of sifted flour to the sugar and butter, sifting a teaspoonful of cream of tartar and a half teaspoonful of soda with the flour. Lastly, add the beaten whites and flavoring. Bake'in shallow pans and cut out in fancy animal and leaf shapes with cookie cutters. Ice the cats with chocolate, the owls either white or chocolate, with bits of citron for eyes. The leaf shapes may be frosted green or yellow, and, if wished, veinings of angelica or shredded orange peel make most realistic autumn leaves. Fruits and nuts with the pumpkin plies supply the dessert, and the cider should be chilled and sparkling. Hot mulled cider is delicious for the old folks. The hot cider is spiced and a slice of lemon changes it to an elaborate beverage. Ingredients for Well-Liked and Digestible After-Dinner Dish. Two popular cakes are the "sunshine" and the "moonshine" cakes. The whites of eggs are used in both, but the sunshine gains its color by the addition of the yolks. For sunshine cake: Whites of eight eggs, yolks of five eggs, one and one-quarter cupfuls of granulated sugar, one and one-quarter cupfuls of fine pastry flour, one teaspoonful of orange flavoring, one half teaspoonful of lemon flavoring, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Sift sugar and flour five times before measuring, beat the yolks for five minutes, whip whites with salt and cream of tartar, as directed for angel food, then add sugar gradually to whites and whip for two minutes, add flavoring to yolks, beat one minute, add this slowly to whites, whipping until well mixed and creamy, then fold in flour and bake. A. Fruit Salad. Fruit salads are becoming more and more popular, chiefly because they are quickly prepared and are more digestible after a heavy meal than a heavier salad. As a rule they are better with a French dressing, that is made very thick almost like an emulsion, but occasionally mayonnaise is preferable, as with pineapple cubes. Another fruit mixture that is good with mayonnaise is made from slices of banana and sections of orange, soaked in the sirup of preserved ginger, with small pieces of the ginger added. Serve the fruits on tender lettuce leaves and cover with a thick mayonnaise. Glass Shelves. At very little cost one can have a neat glass bathroom shelf made with nickel or porcelain brackets to hold the collection of bottles, brushes and salve pots that the modern woman includes among her toilet requisites. These shelves are sold in an assortment of sizes and are made of thick glass with rounded corners. A few of the self-labeled drug and toilet bottles that are now offered at prices ranging from 35 cents up will be useful to hold toilet water, tooth wash and the other essential aids to cleanliness and daintiness. Apple Preserves Select fall apples of uniform size; peel and core; cut each in four round slices, scallop edge with a cookie cutter. To retain a perfect shape, cover with sugar over night, alternating, using half as much sugar as fruit; drain off juice extracted into a vessel; after reaching boiling heat, add apples and cook rapidly until a pink transparent tinge is obtained. Boil Rice in Bag. This is a delicious substitute for the old way of boiling rice: Put one cupful of rice into a pudding bag that will hold about one quart, tie the bag so as to leave room for the rice to swell and put this into a kettle containing a liberal quantity of boiling water. Add a teaspoonful of salt, and boil briskly for half an hour; then turn from the bag and serve with cream and sugar. Rice cooked in this way is far superior to ordinary boiled rice. Rev. G. W. Smith [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Pastor of Second Baptist Church, Wichita Treasurer of Colored Minister's Union Rev. Geo. W. Smith, whose likeness is shown in the above cut, is the efficient pastor of the Second Baptist church, on Wichita street. The church is prospering under his administration. Already there have been thirty admissions to the church in less than two months. The average attendance has increased largely and the future outlook is very encouraging. Rev. Smith aims to break all previous records in the efforts of money raising. The first Sunday in December he hopes to raise fifteen hundred dollars. The members all seem to be in Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Elijah T. Fishback, the eloquent pastor of the New Hope Baptist church, was born at Pinegrope, near Winchester, Ky., April 22, 1874. His early education was received in the school of his county, finally completing a course of study at the State University, Louisville, Ky. In his early youth he taught successfully in the common schools of Kentucky, and was at one time a tutor in the State University. When quite a young man he was called to the Christian ministry, his first pastorate being that of the Little Flock Baptist Church, Nebo, Ky. For nine years he was the pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, of Frankfort, Ky., which position he filled with conspicuous ability. Rev. Fishback has held many positions of honor and trust in his denomination, among them being City Missionary of State. University, Member of Executive Board of Kentucky General Association, Member of Educational Board of National Baptist convention, Member of Executive Committee of National Baptist Young People's Union. Rev. Fishback is in much demand as a lecturer and public speaker, having made commencement addresses by invitation, at Frankfort, Mt. Sterling, Richmond, Carlisle, Lawrenceburg, and --- NO 34. Rev. Smith says that he expects to build one of the finest churches in Kansas on the corner of Elm and Water streets. Tomorrow (Sunday) the public is invited to hear a most able sermon at the eleven o'clock service. He will also preoch at 7:30 p. m. In their effort to erect a church building in keeping with the growth of Wichita, Rev. Smith and the Second Baptist church should receive the encouragement and financial aid of all the people. other places, and, having made the Literary Address at State University in 1903. He preached the Baccalaureate Sermon at Sckstein Norton University in 1905. He is a writer of ability, being the author of "An Atom in the World of Poetry," and also editor respectively of the "Christian Expositor," and "The Christian Minister," associated editor of the "Blue Grass Bugle." In the city of his adoption he was thoroughly identified with all movements for the general good of the race, being at present President of the Ministers' Union. Rev. Fishback is a ripe scholar, an eloquent orator and a polished Christian gentleman, a credit to his Church and an honor to his race. At present he is pastor of New Hope Baptist church, Wichita, Kan.; President of Wichita Ministers' League; Stastistician of Kansas Baptist State Convention; and also Vice-President of the National Baptist Convention from this State. TOPEKA. KAN. Dtr. Glenna Matthews of the Western Sun tabernacle, was quietly married to Mr. Luke Crith, Nov. 4, 1968. All the daughters wish her a happy journey through life. Dtr. Susie Scott of the Western Sun Tabernacle, made a visit to Atchison the guest of Dtr. Mary Robinson. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. 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COLORED MINISTTRS ORGANIZE Form an Organization for the Mutual Benefit of all the Churches and the Race at Large. THEIR ORDER OF SERVICES. The colored ministers of Wichita met Monday morning in the study of Rev. Geo. W. Smith, B. D., DD., pastor of the Second Baptist church and perfected an organization which has for its object the beneficial mutual progress of all the colored churches of our city and the general uppp-lift of our race. After conferring the organized by electing the following officers: President, Rev Edward T. Fishback, DD., pastor New Hope Baptist church; vice president Rev. W. S. Malone pastor M. E. church; secretary, Rev James T. Smith, B. D., pastor St. Paul A. M. E. church; treasurer, Rev Geo. W. Smith, B. D., DD., pastor Second Baptist church Committees on by-laws and constitution was selected and Monday morning of each week chosen as the time of meeting. Measures were discussed looking forward to the advancement of the churches of our city and the mutual benefit of each. Each pastor made a report of his church work which was then freely discussed by all to the end that each received an inspiration from the other. Below we give the report of each together with an outline of their work Sunday Nov. 15th, and the ensuing week. To the Ministers Meeting: We submit the following report from New Hope Baptist church, Sunday, Nov. 8, pastor preached from Heb. 11: 9-10. Subject—"God not Unrighteous to Forget." At 3 p. m. we had a splendid Sunday school. At 7 p. m. the B. Y. P. U had an interesting session At 8 p. m. pastor preached from Heb. VI: 11-12. Subject—"What We Desire." Each service was well attended. Our collection for the day was $107.10. Withal it was a day of inspiration in service. Sunday. Nov. 15th. At 11 a. m. Sunday, Rev. W. H. Tillman, DD., will fill our pulpit and we will also have baptising at the morning service. At 3 p. m. Sunday school at 7 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 8 p. m. the pastor will fill his pulpit and preach from the subject, "Holding Fast the Profession of Your Faith." One week meetings follow. Monday night, Nov. 16th. Literary society will meet. Wednesday night prayer meeting. Thursday night choir practice and special church meeting. Friday night teachers' meeting. REV. E. T. FISHBACK, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Wichita, Ks., Nov. 9th, 1908. To the Ministers Meeting: St. Paul A. M. E. Church feels encouraged in making our report for Sunday The Lord has wonderfully blessed our church and we are moving onward and upward. The pastor preached Sunday morning from Phil. 11:1-5. Subject—"The Mind of Christ." At 3 p. m. our Sunday school met; at 6:45 the Young People's meeting and at 8 p. m. the pastor preached from Eph. 11:10. Subject—"Strength." Our collection for the week was $2500. Sunday, Nov. 15th. At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach from the subject, "True Greatness." At 3 p. m. Sunday school; at 6:45 p. m. Young People's meeting; at 8 p. m. Rev J. W. Sanders DD., of the Colorado Conference will fill our pulpit. Our week meetings are Wednesday night, prayer meeting; Thursday night, choir practice; Friday night, class meeting. Wichita, Ks., Nov. 9th, 1908. To the Mininters meeting: Brethren—The Second Baptist church is making strides forward financially as well as spiritually Last Sabbath at 11 a. m. Rev. J. C. Rodgers delivered a splendid sermon from the subject "Christ's Love for His People." At this service do joined the church. At 3 p. m. Sunday school. Collection $1.57. At 6:45 p. m. B. Y. P. U. At 8 p. m. the pastor preached from the subject, "God's Providence." At this service seven joined the church. Making nine additions for the day. Collection for the day $36.50. Sunday. Nov. 15th. Sunday, Nov. 15th. Our order of services for Sunday and the week follow: At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach from the subject, "Kings and Kingdoms." At 3 p. m. Sunday school. At 6:30 B. Y. P. U. At 7:30 the pastor will preach from the subject, "Answer to Prayer." Our week day meetings: Monday night rehearsal for concert; Tuesday night, concert by Club No. 9; ednesday night, rehearsal; Thursday night, prayer meeting; Friday night, choir practice and rehearsal. REV, GEO. W. SMITH, Pastor M. E. Church. Wichita, Ks., Nov. 9th, 1908. Tl the Ministers Meeting: Brethren—As a stranger amongst you to build up a new branch of the cause, I feel much hope with the success with which I have met. We are holding services in Youngs Hall, 601 N. Main St, each Sunday at 8 p. m. We spoke from 25:2-17. We invite your prayers. REV, W. S. MALONE, Pastor. LOCALS Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? When you want cement stone or plastering done, call up new phone 127 and give W. L. Herman a chance. His work and prices are both right. The B. T. W. Club met Thursday evening, Nov. 12, at Mrs. Phelps'. After a general routine of business a dainty lunch was served. Club then adjourned to meet Nov. 19 with Miss Lulu Parks at the residence of Miss Rowles, 519 N. Wichita St. Miss Birdie Alexander entertained at her home, 727 S. Meade, Sunday evening the 8th, from 3 to 7 p. m. Guests present. Misses Rosa Mae Tillman, Edna Hamomnds, Rena Carol, Florence Albertina Alexander and Mr. George Patton. Mr. Carl Jordan and Mr. Albert Minneweithers. The vening was spent with music. VISITING PREACHER. Rev. Sanders Will Preach at A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. J. W. Sanders of Kansas City, Mo., will preach at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Sanders has the reputation of being a splendid speaker. Go out Sunday night and hear him. Mrs. Morris Mayo, Jr., and children of Memphis, Tenn., are in the city visiting at the home of her father-in-law, M. Mayo. The G. L. A. club met Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Jeff Sanford, 1223 Jackson ave. A splendid literary program was rendered, after which a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. W. White, 1145 Ohio, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. 1 Miss Myrtle Fleming has been on the sick list this week. 2 Miss Irma Clark is reported ill. THE WICHITA BRANCHLIGHT Dr. Chas. P. Washington passed through Wichita Monday enroute to his home in Nicodemus from Texas, where he has been on business. Dr. Washington formerly lived in this city. WOMEN'S CLUB A concise statement among the colored wo THE BOOKER WASH WICHITA Mrs. A. Johnson, 1220 N. Main, is reported very ill. Hear the new preacher at the A. M. E. church Sunday. He's here. Mrs. Elmer Johnson, 1650 S. Topeka, who has been very ill is reported better at this writing. Garfield Fray left for Topeka to attend at the sick bed of his mother-in-law, who is reported very ill. Mrs. Fray went to Topeka some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Henson who spent several months in our city have returned to their former home in Chickasha, Okla. When they first came to our city they lived with Mrs. E. J. Alexander, 623 N. Water St., who admired them as one of her family. Later they moved to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Jones, 522 N. Water, where they made their home during the remainder of their stay in the city. Both Mr. and Mrs. Henson made many warm friends in the city who regretted very much to have them leave. All wish for them abundant future success. Rev. James T. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has returned to the city from Jefferson City, Mo., where he went to ship his gods to Wichita and likewise cast his vote. Rev. Smith feels elated over the fact that Missouri went Republican and that his vote helped to do it. M. E. CHURCH. The M. E. church of Wichita, with its little congregation, has begun to move off nicely. Service 11 a. m.; 3 p. m.; 8 p. m.; Sunday school 1 o'clock. W. S. Malone, Pastor; Mattle L. Wright, Secretary. GETTING IN LINE. By the recent decision of the U. S. Supreme Court it would appear that everyone is falling in line in the onslaught against the Negro and his rights and privileges. While the Negro is working hard to proce to the world that he is a man—and entitled to a man's chance—it seems that there is a secret agency at work to undermine his every effort. The case in point is the decision of this nation's highest tribunal in the Berea (Ky., school case in which the Supreme Court holds that a state has the right to pass and uphold regregation laws. With this Southern contention of "state's rights" thoroughly established it can easily be seen the next step in order. with these many decisions, acts, non-protection, etc., for the downfall of the Negro we are sincere when we say there seems little to spur and encourage the Negro to make and be a good citizen—but there is much to still labor for. Though our tormentors and enemies seem legion, there is yet hope. Let us continue to get the soil—build up homes—build characters—rear model families—and remember that "He who laughs last laughs best." Push on. CARMACK GOT HIS. Not many Negroes, especially of the State of Tennessee, or those who are well read on past events of men and affairs, will be found to mourn the death of Edward W. Carmack once U. S. senator from Tennessee, who was shot dead on the streets of Nashville this week. As a United States Senator Carmack chose the Negro as his special prey and introduced a measure to repeal the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. As a Southern editor Carmack did more than his share by his fiery, blood curdling writing to stir Southern hatred against the Negro of the South. As an editor in Memphis, Tenn., it was the pen of Carmack which precipitated the bloody race conflict in that city a few years ago when hundreds of Negroes who had committed no crime were driven from their homes and many lost their lives and thousands of dollars in property destroyed. The best that can now be said is that "Carmack outlived his usefulness." While we make no pretensions as a prophet, yet we think it easy to prophesy where such men as Carmack go when dead—they are too mean for heaven and too tough for any other place than hell—so there let him be. ARKANSAS CITY. On the evening of Nov. 3 at Pyramid Hall a sacred concert was given by Mrs. J. B. Burns and Addie Jones, for the benefit of the Second Baptist church. Those that took part in the program were: WOMEN'S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUB WICHITA, KS. Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, president; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. 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 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bell Phone 2467 507 N. Main St Wichita, Kan Satisfaction IN EVERY POUND OF "Wichita's Best"Flour POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 — Both Phones — 530 Before Letting Contract For your Cement and Side Walk work consult our prices We Do Good Work Our prices low. Work Guaranteed McKEE & MINOR 346 North MainSreet Duet—Messrs. A. Doty and R. Johnson. Instrumental Solo—Miss Eva Smothers. Vocal Solo—Mr. Samuel Kirk. Reading—Mrs. W. M. Logan. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Johnson. Vocal Solo—Miss Cora B. Carpenter. Reading—Miss May Caldwell. Vocal Solo—Mrs. A. Doty. Instrumental Solo—Miss Jennie Hopper. Remarks—Rev. Copeland. At the conclusion a delicious supper and refreshments were served. The occasion was a grand one and was highly enjoyed by all present. Mr. G. W. Smothers has returned from an extensive visit in Oklahoma. Rev. B. R. Guy was in the city a few days this week visiting among his many friends. Miss Nola Keller has returned from her visit in Wichita. Mr. P. B. Andrews, Miss Pearl Sawyer and Miss Necie Andrews did themselves credit in a vocal tria at the grand Republican rally at the Fifth Avenue opera house last Monday evening. Rev. C. Woods, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church, is meeting with grand success. STRONG CITY ITEMS. We are rejoicing over the beautiful weather here. Everybody is preparing for Thanksgiving. Someone said the wedding bells will surely ring Thanksgiving, and no later than Christmas. We think it is time. Rev. Harrison, the pastor of the Second Baptist church of Strong City. He is a wonderful man. Let every member of this church put forth our hands and do what we can toward helping our pastor. We are glad to see our young people of this church; take such an active part in the B. Y. P. U. with Miss Cornelia Blackwell President; Mr. W. Burks, Conductor. Continue on young folk. There were some papers read in the B. Y. P. U. by the young people. Those who read were: Miss Bertha Morros May McCombs and Lulu Blackwell, Mr. B. F. Taylor and Mr. W. M. Elliott were the guests of Misses Lulu and Cornelia Blackwell Sunday. Mr. B. F. Taylor opened the B. Y. P. U. by playing a song for us. "Jesus Lover of My Soul." We are glad he takes an interest in our meeting. Come again, boys. Miss Beatrice Burks attended the Board meeting in Dunlap, Kansas, this week. Some of the young people thought that they would give Miss Lula Blackwell a grand time on her birthday, but she was a little too wise for them. Ha! Ha! ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people 615 North Main st. "Second to None" 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. 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MAIN ST Phone £60 gren BUY LUMBER METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main Groceries, Meal GENERAL MERCHANDIS 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 Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 2 BOOST FOR WICHITA ENT PRISES. ahaa eee oe ae ‘supplement to The sEARCHLIGHT wcHiTA, =? $f =? KANS. Geet aes: Good conduct cements enduring grentship. Never press a favor when seems undesired. In conversation gerer intrude iLhealth, pains, losses jr misfortunes. Never talk or laugh sloud in public places or in the street. Never forget that vulgarity has its qigin in ignorance or selfishness, Never urge another to do anything sqinst bis desire unless you see danger before him. Do not ask an- gher to do what you would not be giling to do yourself under similar dreumstances. Never omit to perform hind act when ft can be done with wy reasonable amount of exertion. Never heedlessly wound the vanity of ers, or dilate unnecessarily upon dsgreable subjects. Do not use wit- tielsm at the expense of others which you would not wish to have made ton yourself, Remember, says the New York Weekly, that good manners we thoughts filled with Kindness and refinements, and then translated into pod behavior. See that your costume fs sulted to the occasion, Be rude to sone; rudeness harms not so much the humblest and poorest to whom it isdirected as it injures the exhibitors, Never (reat superiors with servility or foferiors with arrogance. The Importance of Health, The value of health to the individual -say, for example, to the father of a family who is the breadwinner for vio and children—ts recognized by il, but it may not be so generally realized that the length of life of all uiive members of the community qnstitutes a national asset of great pecuniary value, as it directly affects the national earnings, says the New York Weekly. Not only does the cost educating and training a fresh gen- wation of workers represent an im- pense loss of money, but many years nist elapse before the new recruits an take their places in the industrial wmy. It is, therefore, of the highest importance to the state that all its workers should continue to be effi- tent as long as possible. If one of them becomes an invalid or dies, the fneral stock of wealth produced will te less and the burden of supporting afamily may be cast upon the public. The most venerable rose tree in tuistence 1s said to blcem against the tcient chureh of Hildesheim, in Ger- iny. Hildeshelm has had a most eventful history. Notwithstanding the way parties which at different times tive been in the ascendancy, they all teem to have respected and tended the ose tree, which, it is said, was plant- by Charlemagne, The trunk is now lumost as big as a man’s body. There le five principal limbs trained luainst the church, the tree being otected by fron railings inclosing an ues of about 26 square feet. The rude German soldiers in early ages tended te tree, Catholfes and Protestants, in jun masters of the town, drained the round, the soldiers of Turenne fast- luted up the branches with clamps, td those of Napoleon a century and a lualt later erected railings. ithas been discovered that a happy tuler’s family ving in the vicinity of te battiefield of Waterloo have de ited a regular income since 1815 from ite sale of a rusty fron nail. It was ot many years after the battle that eccentrle Englishman on the teogth of an eyewitness’ evidence overe¢ that Napoleon's hat had fea hanging on that nail, the em feror having rested a while at the il during the battle. An offer for old nall was immediately accepted the previously gufleless miller, wha iter the deal replaced it by another nail and painted an inscriptioa nd it on the wall pointing out its ‘torical value. One nail after an- "has gone to enrich collections Driceless Napoleonic relics, “ Year ago, when times were hard, tward-bound steamers were crowd- with foreigners who had lived for ‘ime in this country, but were re ng to their native land, many of intending to stay there. When ‘is Cunarder, Lusitania, came into York the other day, it had om 100 Swedish immigrants, 630 of m hed gone home last fall. Many them bad not intended to come . but nearly all of them, wnen ‘loned, declared that they had re- *d because they found that they it not live in the American way” ‘te other side; and they had be accustomed to the freedom and luxuries of American Ife. Ts American Humane Education “*Y offered a prize of a thousand "s for a play on the subject of Christ of the Andes.” It is an ‘ting subject, the shrine on the ‘lary between Chile and Argen- ‘‘gnalizing peace between the na * but no play offered was judged of ‘the prize. The choice of ‘ramatic form in this contest 1s want at a time when the eleva ot the drama as a vehicle of sere Meas is urzea. ‘THE NEW CHAMPION’S NEXT FIGHT. f oS Fey ! ee i, A \ eZ) BE Tal are. ea ’ <a apse Soe a || eR VS Se Ce =| ~ @ * og ee ts ore eee P HEARING OF FLORIDA CASES BE- GINS IN FEDERAL COURT IN NEW YORK. 3,000 MEN WERE ENSLAVED Stories of Hardship and [!! Treatment Told in the Prosecution’s Out- line of Case by Govern- ment Attorney. New York, Nov, 11—What was as- serted to be the practical marooning of 3,000 men in the wild regions of Florida and their detention there un- der hard labor for a period of several months was dealt with at length Tuesday before Judge Hough and a fury in the United States circuit court, in the course of the trial of the government's case against employers and agents of the Florida East Coast Railway company for alleged viola- tion of the statute prohibiting “peon- age, slavery and inforced servitude.” ‘The men under indictment are Fran cisco Sabbia, Edward J. Triay, David , Harley and Frank A. Hough. After a jury had been selected Deputy Attorney General Glenn E. Usted outlined the prosecution's case, contending that the tgeatment ac- corded the workmen supplied to the Florida East Coast company by the defendants was nothing short of slavery. ‘The government would show, he declared, that in 1905 the men had been induced by alluring advertise- ments to apply for employment in the south, Throughout the long journey they were given nothing but stale bread and bologna sausage and when they reached the land end of their journey many refused to leave the train, but a hose had been turned on them and in this manner the entire consignment had been driven aboard a waiting steamer. ‘When the ultimate destination was reached, said Mr. Usted, the men found that the paradise that had been promised them was a barren wilder- ness, overrun with reptiles and ve- nomonous snakes, where no place to sleep had been provided for them. Their “high wages,” the prosecutor declared, were slips of paper ex- changeable at the company’s store. ‘The escape that many sought was im- possible as the region was entirely cut off. ‘Thinking to be discharged some re- fused to work. These, Mr. Usted said, were threatened with death and bru- tally beaten. Finally some were able to smuggle letters through to relatives, and in this manner the government had been apprised of the conditions existing. John B. Stanchfield, attorney for the Florida East Coast company, and per- sonal counsel for Henry M. Flagler, the company’s president, moved that the indictments charging peonage and slavery be dismissed, as the one charge destroyed the other. Judge Hough was inclined to hold that the charge of peonage could not rest, but declared that he would rule in the matter on any point brought out during the presentation of the evi- dence. ‘An adjournment was then taken un til Wednesday. Royce Leaves the Bank Office. Topeka, Kan., Nov. 11—John Q. Royce, state bank commissioner, re- signed Tuesday and W. S. Albright became the commissioner. For a little while the state did not have any commissioner, as Gov. Hoch was in Marion and there was no one to sign the commission appointing Albright. But there were other commissions al- ready signed up and one of these was used. Mr. Albright will serve as bank commissioners until next March. ‘The divorce mills which have made South Dakota a byword will soon be out of business, the new divorce law having been apparently approved in the recent election, LAMBASTED THE KAISER GERMAN EMPEROR SEVERELY CRITICISED BY REICHSTAG. An Address by Chancellor Von Buelow Recelved With Icy Silence by the Body. Berlin, Nov. 11—Emperor William never has been so severely judged by his parliament as he was Tuesday dur- ing the debate in the Reichstag on the interpellations concerning the con- yersations published with the permis- sion of the emperor in the London Daily Telegraph, on October 28. The criticisms of his majesty's court, his ministry and his majesty’s treatment of the men as well as of his freedom of speech, went to lengths that as- tonished observers acquainted with the traditional caution chamber in dealing with the personality of the sovereign. And the emperor seemed to have no defenders, Chanceltor Von Buelow made an ad- dress lasting 15 minutes, but he lacked his usual spirit, and a person high in his confidence is authority for the statement that he also had told the emperor that neither himself nor his successors could remain in office un- less his majesty was more reserved. Prince Von Buelow spoke solemnly and without making use of any dra- matic effects, The house received his explanation in icy silence instead ot giving it that cordial applause which as a general thing follows the chan- cellor’s fine parliamentary declarations. The conservatives, representing largely the landed nobility was almost as relentless as the Socialists, the Radicals and the Natlonal Liberals, and Tuesday's proceedings were re- garded by the extreme Liberals as the beginning of a long contest between the crown and parliament that may end in Germany having a ministry re- sponsible to parliament and not to the crown alone. Nebraska Family Terrorized, Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 11.—Joseph J. Longacre, an aged and wealthy resi- dent of University Place, near Lincoln, has been made the victim of an at- tempted blackmail along the lines pur- sued by the Black Hand, Mr. Long- acre several days ago recelved a let- ter directing him to leave a large sum of money at a designated place, on pain of being Killed in his home. Un- der direction of the sheriff he carried a dummy package to the place sug- gested, where the sheriff and deputies secreted themselves and waited for his tormentor, but he did not appear. The Longacre family Is terrorized and fears to venture out at night. Mixed Result in Missouri. St, Louis, Nov. 11—Complete returns to the Republic from every county in Missourl, but three, give the Demo- cratic candidates for minor state offices, with the exception of leuten- ant governor, pluralities large enough that the missing precincts will proba- bly not defeat them. The pluralities range from 1,482 to 3,109. Jacob F. Gmelich, Republican, for Meutenant governor by 42 votes and the official count will be necessary to determine who is elected to that office. Reeder Won by Only 279. Topeka, Kan., Nov.. 11.—W. A. Reeder, representative from the Sixth Kansas district, was re-elected by a plurality of 279 votes. Two years ago he had 4,500 plurality, and ever since he has becn running he never had less than 2,100 plurality until this year. The friends of Speaker Can- non say that the reason for the slump is because Reeder denoynced Cannon just before the election, Oklahoma Murderer Sentenced. Sapulpa, Ok. Nov. 11.—Frank Maikey, convicted of the murder of Oscar Rutherford, was sentenced Tues- day by Judge Carruthers to serve a life sentence at hard labor in the Lansing, Kan., penitentiary. A TARIFF HEARING INTERESTS AFFECTED BY “SCHED- ULE A” NOT IN FAVOR OF ~ ANY CHANGE. SOME WANTED INCREASES Manufacturers Using Chemicals Seem Satisfie’ With Present Duties— For Lower Tariff on Me- j dicinal Chemicals, ‘Washington, Nov. 11—With few ex- ceptions the interests affected by “schedule A” of the Dingley tari which includes over 100 articles un- der the heading of “chemicals, oils and paints,” do not desire any changes in the rates of duty now operative. ‘This was indicated Tuesday at the first hearing for the consideration of the revision of the tariff held before the house committee on ways and means. ‘The hearings are preliminary to the taking up of the question at the extra session of congress. Chemical prod- ucts, coal tar products, chemicals, paints, oils, varnishes, medicinal prep: arations and extracts for dyeing or tanning were the principal subjects on which the committee obtained in- formation from.those who appeared be- fore it Tuesday. ‘There were few requests for in creases jp the present rates of duty. A number of those appearing hefore the committee were not prepared to present arguments for changes in the rates, and expressed a desire that the present schedule be continued. A strong advocate for lower tariff rates was Albert Plaut, who drafted the schedule for medicinal chemicals for the Wilson bill. “The duties on me- dicinal chemicals,” he said, “are most- ly prohibitive, being in most cases 25 per cent which is a prohibitive wate ‘The duties are practically the same as the tariff of 1883. What was good for the trade then is not good now.” In addition to recommending that medicinal chemicals now scheduled at 25 per cent ad valorem should be re- duced to 15 per cent, Mr, Plaut said that certain articles of a similar na- ture should be taken off the free list, naming quinine as an example, and recommending for it a -o per cent ad valorem rate, N. B. Arnold, representing the var- nish Manufacturers National associ- ation, declared that varnish manufac- turers of the country are satisfied with Present conditions. H. 8. Wirdner of New York, repre- sent zine interests of’ New Jersey; Mr. Walsh, Alfred M. Isaacs, who fa- vored a reduction on low grades of glue, and Larry Mohun of this city, who suggested a duty of one-half cent per pound on cocoanut oil, also ad- dressed the committee. Charles Evans, a manufacturing chemist of Philadelphia; W. W. Skiddy, represent- ing the manufacturers of extracts for dyeing and tanning, and B. H, Dyer, representing the Paint Manufacturers’ Association of the United States, ad- vocating the retention of the duties imposed by the present law. H. Howard, of the Manufacturing Chem- ists’ Association of the United States, notified the committee that he would file a brief for that organization. SOME SNOW FALLING. Both Missouri and Kansas Report Flurries in Districts. Carthage, Mo, Noy. 11—With the sudden drop in temperature Monday morning snow has been threatened a number of times, but not until Tues- day morning were the conditions just right for the flakes to make their first appearance. The snow fell for nearly an hour, but turned into a heavy rain which soon melted the white quilt that covered the ground. Emporia, Kan., Nov. 11—Snow be- gan falling here at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, melting as it fell. ‘There is no wind and the temperature is 30 degrees above zero. Salina, Kan, Nov. 11—An inch of snow is reported at Ellsworth Tues- day morning. Snow also is reported at other points near here and was fol- lowed by showers in each case. No snow fell in Salina. Fixed the Telearaph Rates. Guthrie, Ok., Nov. 11—The corpor- ation commission Tuesday night Is: sued a general order fixing the rate charged for a ten-word message be tween points in the state at 25 cents, with two cents per word additional day and one cent night. “The present rate is 25 cents to points in old Okla- homa and 40 cents to points in Indian Territory. Newspaper rates are un- changed. New Oklahoma Road. Guthrie, Ok, Nov, 11—a charter was granted Tuesday to the Clinton, Oklahoma & Western railroad with headquarters at Clinton, capitalized at $500,000 and proposing to construct a line from Lehigh, the center of the coal fields, to Clinton and northwest through the Panhandle country. The route as proposed is 400 miles in length. A Missourl Slayer Goes Free. Jefferson City, Mo., Nov. 11.—Dr. J. D. Todd of Vernon county was re- leased from the penitentiary Monday night on a com@utation of sentence issued by Gov. Folk. He was re ceived at the prison March 6, 1906, under a sentence of ten years for mur der in the second degree. HITCHCOCK AT HOT SPRINGS PRESIDENT-ELECT AND REPUBLI CAN CHAIRMAN CONFER. Campaign Fund Was Smaller This Year Than Any Similar Fund on Record. Hot Springs, Va. Nov. 11.—Presi- dent-elect Taft and his national chair man, Frank H. Hitchcock, had a long and pleasant chat Tuesday over the many phases of the last campaign. It was the first opportunity for such an extended and cordial exchange of views, and at its conclusion both the president-elect and national chairman expressed their pleasure in the inter view. “We chucked each other under tl ehin and enjoyed many things in the campaign that were decidedly seriovs before,” sald Judge Taft Tuesday. Mr. Taft was told about the cam paign fund, shich Mr, Hitchcock is to make public in detail in a few days. ‘The national chairman said that this fund was smaller in its aggregate than any similar fund since the record of such funds had been kept and that it was collected from every state in the Union and represented a wider dis- tribution of support than ever before. “The collections were made,” Mr. Hitchcock explained, “through the state organizations. Until these or ganizations were perfected and until they understood their responsibility in the cause, the income was neces- sarily small and unassured, But when they were in working order, the neces- sary sinews of war began to come in.” Beyond the general statements, Mr. Hitchcock declined to go until the aw thorized publication is made. He, how- ever, added, in answer to a question, that New York and the east furnished proportionately the larger part of the fund. “The make-up of the cabinet was not discussed,” was the statement of both participants to the conference, THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE. eae Republicans Will Have 85 Plurality ‘on Joint Ballot. Topeka, Kan., Nov. 10—Only one representative district is missing in Kansas, and the complete returns show that the Republicans will have 118 votes on joint ballot. The follow: ing shows how both parties stand in each body: ‘House, Senate. Republicans... . . -.e.-..-84 34 Democrats. <2 1.2.2000010188 6 Independents...°0 022.0002 ie Not reported, 7.7 (.00000001 2 sain er ai We Rar ah ceed chk tne . } It is not expected that there will be any changes in this line-up now ex- cept through contests. One contest is expected in Wyandotte county for senator and one representative con- test is expected in Leavenworth coun- ty. The returns on all of the districts except Trego county on representa: tive are complete and believed to be fairly accurate. Most of the candi- dates had such large pluralities that it is not regarded as likely that the official vote will make any changes. TO MEET IN TOPEKA. Methodist Bishops to Hold Five-Day Session There. Topeka, Kan., Noy. 11.—Twenty- eight bishops of the Methodist Epis- copal church will gather here for a five days’ session of the home mis- sions and church extension commit- tees of the church beginning Thurs day of this week to assist in the ap- propriation of $1,000,000 for the work of missions and church extension of the next year. Among the visiting bishops will be those from all over the United States and also Bishop Lewis of Foochow, China; Bishop Burt of Zurich, Switzerland, and Bishop Bristol of Buenos Ayres, Bristol, South America, The commit- tee to assist in the appropriations consists in all of about 80 members. A Farmer Won a Motor Cup. Junction City, Kan., Nov. 11.—The 240-mile motor car run by Junction City motorists was finished Tuesday and P. H. Gfeller, a farmer living near here, came in with a perfect score, which entitles him to the silver cup given by Ira Bermant, proprietor of the Lyric theater of this city. The run took the 20 cars entered through Abilene, Solomon, Minneapolis, Lin- coln to Ellsworth, where the night was spent. The run Tuesday was from Ellsworth, through Salina, to Hering- ton and back to Junction City. Geta wiih es aemicRne Osage City, Kan., Nov. 11.—Osage county mines are all closed down pending the settlement of a strike of the miners which began last Wednes- day. Between 400 and 500 men are out. The disagreement is over the wage scale for cross entry work which the men claim was not included in the recent settlement with the mine owners, They demand an increase of 65 cents per cubic yard. Arbiters have been appointed and a settlement is expected by the end of the week. Lumber Men to Discuss Tariff. Minneapolis, Nov. 11—The lumber manufacturers of the northwest will meet at the West hotel, Minneapolis, ‘Thursday afternoon to consider tarift revision as it affects lumber. ‘The Kahuhu wireless station inter cepted Monday a message sent by 9 wireless station in Japan. Nothing I Ate Agreed With Me. i Be Mrs. Lenora Bodenhamer, R. F. D. 1» Box 99, Kernersville, N. C., writes: “I suffered with stomach trouble and indigestion for some time, and nothing that I ate agreed with me. I was very nervous and experienced a continual feeling of uneasiness and fear. I took naedicine from the doctor, but it did me no F308. “f found in one of your Peruna books. adeseription of my symptoms. I then wrote to Dr. Hartman for adviee, He. said. L had catarrh of the stomach. I took Peruna and Manalin and followed. his directions and can now say that I feel as well as I ever did. “I hope that all who are afflicted with, the same symptoms will take Peruna, as it has certainly cured me.”” ‘The above is only one of hundreds. who have written similar letters to Dr. Hartman. Just one such case as this. entitles Peruna to the candid consider- ation of every one similarly afflicted. If this be true of the testimony of one per~ son what ought to be the testimony of hundreds, yes thousands, of honest, sin- cere people. We have in our files a great many other testimonials. ‘Taelitiaol: Andrew Thomas was a great “for getter.” He forgot to pay the money” he owed, and to give people back the- things he borrowed. Moreover, he was- “touchy” on the subject, so that few of his friends I'ked to hint that he had: any of their property in his posses sion, One day one of them took his courage in his hand. “Where's that five dollars you bor rowed of me last month, Andrew?” he- asked. “I don’t want to seem tight, but I've just got to—” Andrew replied with dignity: “Dia you ever see anything I didn’t return?” No, I guess you didn’t.”—Youth’s Com- panion. Hot, Hot, Ginger Snaps—a treat for the children. 5c. at your Grocer’s. When a man boasts of his honesty~ it is apt to become mere affectation. ap. a DODDS Y [KIDNEY J Iie E NUTR SS 1a ons pata es eet Ww 4, |Positively cured by- CARTERS these Little Pills. ae |e BA AVER [isting a restece rom PILLS, |s05, “Deowsincer’ Boo: : Sete siae eoarra Lives They requlees aS Eaves ‘Pore Vopeanie SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE... IPanTepe] Genuine Must Bear CARTERS Fao-Simile Signature [it| Zoe REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. Wheeler Lithographing Co. WICHITA, KANSAS Lithographing, Printing, Embossing, Loote Leaf Syetems, Office Supplies: ‘Write us before placing your order else~ where. We ean save you money. = PARKER'S es HAIR BALSAM | eo sient. Pp i 9 i lig E | z 0 )) f Beware of theCough that hangs on persistent BA tresking your vice rest and EAN Be) eisenz you inte vicece a) St Fe Care it eve wane oh Mle] how far surance’ or serious, pm Kesoothessndheslstheirrixted EON) ssrace clear he loge sir Pasmaged and the couglt disape At all druggists’, 25 cts. ~ G U R E FEDERATION FIGHT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF LABOR BEGINS SESSIONS AT DENVER, COLORADO. AN IMPORTANT GATHERING The Delegates Will Discuss the Question as to Whether President Gompers' Political Action Should be Indorsed. Denver, Nov. 11.—Hearty applause was given President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, by the delegates to the twenty-eighth annual convention of the organization at its opening session Monday and also at the close of his report which he read at the afternoon session and was interpreted to indicate that there will be no effective opposition to his re-election. "The statement, that there will be a big fight in the convention in regard to the action taken by President Gompers in the recent campaign will not be fulfilled," said John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers of America, and a delegate to the labor convention Monday. "The action of Mr. Gompers was the result of instructions given him by the federation at previous conventions and he will have practically the entire support of the present convention. "It is true there may be a fight on the question of allowing the federation to be brought into politics in the future, but I do not think Mr. Gompers will be censured for the part he played in supporting Mr. Bryan." The reading of the report of the president consumed more than three hours and the reports of the secretary and the treasurer were then read in abbreviated form. The secretary's report showed that the federation had had a prosperous year. President Gompers' report was a long and exhaustive accounting of the work performed by the president during the past year. Mr. Gompers' defense of his action during the last political campaign was greeted with cheers. Recount Changed Result Boston, Nov. 11.—When a recount of ballots in the Tenth congressional district was completed Tuesday Congressman Joseph F. O'Connell, Democrat, was shown to have a plurality of four over J. Mitchell Galvin, Republican. The previous returns gave O'Connell a lead of 42. Galvin states that he will contest. Shot a Hole in Their Boat Minneapolis, Nov. 10.—Clarence Kinchll, 17 years old, son of Joseph Kinchll of this city, and a friend, John Conerderd of Chicago, were drowned Sunday while hunting in Pelican bay, Wright county. It is thought the boys accidentally shot a hole in the boat. Fire in Missouri Academy. Palamyra, Mo., Nov. 11.—Centenary academy, the Methodist school here, was damaged by fire Monday morning. The fire started in a defective flue. Few of the students were in the building and none was injured. Died as Result of Burns Lead, S. D., Nov. 11.—Horace Watson of Springfield, S. D., and Ella Hawks of Mercer, Pa., burned in Monday's fire, are both dead. Gladys Hall of Kansas cannot live and the recovery of four others is doubtful. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. A seat of the New York Stock exchange Tuesday sold for $75,000. A week ago a seat brought $70,000. The twenty-seventh regular session of the general assembly, Knights of Labor, in Washington, convened Tuesday. The Debard dry goods establishment at Independence, Kan., burned to the ground the other night, entailing a loss of $24,000. The Turkish government has given an order in Germany for 300,000,000 cartridges for the Mauser rifle, delivery to be made in two years. Vice President-elect James S. Sherman delivered an address at the annual convention of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs at Utica Tuesday. In an encounter between two warring factions of students attending the University of Vienna, 100 students were injured by the fall of a balcony on which they were fighting. The battleship North Dakota, the first American war vessel of the Dreadnaught class, has been launched at the yards of the Fore River Shipbuilding company at Quincy, Mass. Dr. David D. Thompson, editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, published in Chicago, was run down by a motor car in St. Louis and fatally injured. He was a native of Cincinnati and was 56 years old. The Daily Nebraskan, the leading publication of the University of Nebraska, advocates the election of William J. Bryan to the position of chancellor of the university to succeed E. Benjamin Andrews, who recently resigned. The government's petition for a rehearing of the case in which the United States circuit court of appeals reversed Judge Landis in fining the Standard Oil company of Indiana $29,240,000 for alleged rebating, was denied in the federal court of appeals at Chicago. PERFECT HEALTH. After Years of Backache, Dizziness and Kidney Disorders. Mrs. R. C. Richmond, of Northwood, Iowa, says: "For years I was a martyr to kidney trouble, backache, dizzy spells, headaches and a terrible bearing-down pain. I used one remedy after another without benefit. Finally I used a box of Dogs' martyr to kidney trouble, backache, dizzy spells, headaches and a terrible bearing-down pain. I used one remedy after another without benefit. Finally I used a box of Doan's Kidney Pills and the backache ceased. Encouraged, I kept on, and by the time I had used three boxes not a sign of the trouble remained. My health is perfect." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. TOO MUCH FOR YANKEE. Englilh Munchausen Had Shade the Better of Fellow Romancer. The Cape Cod man and the Londoner were traveling on the same train together from Liverpool to the capital. "Yes," said the Yankee, "we do have considrable fog out our way. I've seen it so thick that the landlades of our summer boardin' houses could ladle it out and use it instead o' whipped egg for the heavy part of the floatin' island." "We ave 'em, too, in London," said his traveling companion, "but our climate is too dirty to permit of our eatin' it. We burn so much soft coal, you see, the fog gets packed full of soot. The only thing we really can do with it is to cut it up into blocks and use it instead of peat when we want a quick fire." And the Yankee took out the little American flag he wore in his buttonhole and put it away in his wallet.—Judge. FOR THE LADY OR THE AUTO. Expressman—I don't know whether this comes here. The address is indistinct. Housemaid—I guess it's all right. it's either a new tire for the auto, or a new hat for the missus! Not Guilty. Wille is a little boy who is noted in his neighborhood for his cruelty to animals. The latest story is that just for fun he took a pair of scissors and cold-bloodedly cut off a kitten's tail. One of the older girls was reproaching him for his cruelty and telling him what a wicked thing he had done. He flatly denied doing anything of the sort. "Why, Willie, how can you tell such a story?" the girl asked. "Everybody knows you did it." "I did not! I did not," he reiterated when pressed further. "I didn't do any such a thing. I wath a dog." The Little Girl and the Donkey. The four-year-old daughter of a Washington man not long ago saw a donkey for the first time. She talked to her father a good deal touching the unusual sight. It was a "dear donkey," it was a "lovely donkey," etc., etc. Soon the child exhausted her stock of adjectives. "And so you liked the donkey, did you?" asked the fond parent. "Oh, so much, daddy!" returned the youngster. "That is, I liked him pretty well. But I didn't like to hear him donk."—Lippincott's. EAGER TO WORK Health Regained by Right Food. The average healthy man or woman is usually eager to be busy at some useful task or employment. But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one, and all endeavor becomes a burden. "A year ago, after recovering from an operation," writes a Mich. lady, "my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble. "At times my appetite was voracious, but when indulged, indigestion followed. Other times I had no appetite whatever. The food I took did not nourish me, and I grew weaker than ever. "I lost interest in everything, and wanted to be alone. I had always had good nerves, but now the merest trifle would upset me and bring on a violent headache. Walking across the room was an effort and prescribed exercise was out of the question. "I had seen Grape-Nuts advertised, but did not believe what I read, at the time. At last when it seemed as if I were literally starving, I began to eat Grape-Nuts. "I had not been able to work for a year, but now after two months on Grape-Nuts I am eager to be at work again. My stomach gives me no trouble now, my nerves are steady as ever, and interest in life and ambition have came back with the return to health." "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 examine, true, and full of human interest. REPORTS FROM WESTERN CAN-ADA ARE VERY ENCOURAGING. A correspondent writes the Winnipeg (Man.) Free Press: "The Pincher Creek district, (Southern Alberta), the original home of fall wheat, where it has been grown without failure, dry seasons and wet, for about 25 years, is excelling itself this year. The yield and quality are both phenomenal, as has been the weather for its harvesting. Forty bushels is a common yield, and many fields go up to 50, 60 and over, and most of it No. 1 Northern. Even last year, which was less favorable, similar yields were in some cases obtained, but owing to the season the quality was not so good. It is probably safe to say that the average yield from the Old Man's River to the boundary will be 47 or 48 bushels per acre, and mostly No. 1 Northern. One man has just made a net profit from his crop of $19.55 per acre, or little less than the selling price of land. Land here is too cheap at present, when a crop or two will pay for it, and a failure almost unknown. Nor is the district dependent on wheat, all other crops do well, also stock and dairying, and there is a large market at the doors in the mining towns up the Crows Nest Pass, and in British Columbia, for the abundant hay of the district, and poultry, pork, and garden truck. Coal is near and cheap. Jim Hill has an eye on its advantages, and has invested here, and is bringing the Great Northern Railroad soon, when other lines will follow." The wheat, oat and barley crop in other parts of Western Canada show splendid yields and will make the farmers of that country (and many of them are Americans) rich. The Canadian Government Agent for this district advises us that he will be pleased to give information to all who desire it about the new land regulations by which a settler may now secure 160 acres in addition to his 160 homestead acres, at $3.00 an acre, and also how to reach these lands into which railways are being extended. It might be interesting to read what is said of that country by the Editor of the Marshall (Minn.) News-Messenger, who made a trip through portions of it in July, 1908. "Passing through more than three thousand miles of Western Canada's agricultural lands, touring the northern and southern farming belts of the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, with numerous drives through the great grain fields, we were made to realize not only the magnificence of the crops, but the magnitude, in measures, of the vast territory opening, and to be opened to farming immigration. There are hundreds of thousands of farmers there, and millions of acres under cultivation, but there is room for millions more, and other millions of acreage available. We could see in Western Canada in soil, product, topography or climate, little that is different from Minnesota, and with meeting at every point many business men and farmers who went there from this state, it was difficult to realize one was beyond the boundary of the country." Would Risk One More Bottle. Would Risk One More Bottle. A Frenchman from the provinces who was paying a prolonged visit to Paris found his hair was leaving him at the top of his head, and took his barber to task about it. "You sold me two bottles of stuff to make the hair grow." "It is very strange it won't grow again," said the modern Figaro; "I can't understand it." "Look here!" said the countryman. "I don't mind drinking another bottle, but this must be the last!"—Philadelphia Inquirer. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Brazil Takes Forward Step. The latest plans of the Brazilian authorities interested in improved agricultural methods in Brazil is to employ a number of traveling professors of agriculture, who shall visit different sections of the country and give practical instruction in modern agriculture. Experimental fields are also to be established in this connection. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any cardurch that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarch Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. W. We, the undercover cardurch for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WARNING: Warning. Wholesale Drugs, Toledo, Hall's Catarch Cure is taken internally, acting directly on the cardurch and the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Drugs. Poor Old Bird. Pop (looking up from the paper)—I see there's a new baby hipopotamus at the zoo. What are you laughing at, Johnnie? Johnnie (who is almost as bright as he locks)—I was jus' laughin' to think of the stork carryin' a hipperpotamus!—Exchange. A Quibble "But," asked the absolutely bald old party, "can I be assured that this horse is quite gentle?" "My dear sir," replied the foxy horse dealer, "he wouldn't harm a hair o. your head." 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. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can use any garment without ricinia apart. Write for free booklet—How to Dye, Blesch and Mix Colors. General Demand of the Well-Informed of the World has always been for a simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; a laxative which physicians could sanction for family use because its component parts are known to them to be wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, acceptable to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action. In supplying that demand with its excellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for its remarkable success. That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the Well-Informed. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle. A MERE CIPHER. Bertha—Bertie, you are simply impossible. Bertie—Nothing is impossible. Bertha—That's what I said. BOY KEPT SCRATCHING. Eczema Lasted 7 Years—Face Was All Raw—Skin Specialists Failed, But Cuticura Effected Cu. "When my little boy was six weeks out an eruption broke out on his face. I took him to a doctor, but his face kept on getting worse until it got so bad that no one could look at him. His whole face was one crust and must have been very painful. He scratched day and night until his face was raw. Then I took him to all the best specialists in skin diseases but they could not do much for him. The eczema got on his arms and legs and we could not get a night's sleep in months. I got a set of Cuticura Remedies and he felt relieved the first time I used them. I gave the Cuticura Remedies a good trial and gradually the eczema healed all up. He is now seven years old and I think the trouble will never return. Mrs. John G. Klumpp, 80 Niagara St., Newark, N. J., Oct 17 and 22, 1907." Real Self-Possession. Not long ago a young couple entered a railway carriage at Sheffield and were immediately put down as a bridal pair. But they were remarkably self possessed and behaved with such sang-froid that the other passengers began to doubt if their first surmise was correct after all. As the train moved out, however, the young man rose to remove his overcoat, and a shower of riee fell out, while the passengers smiled broadly. But even that did not affect the youth, who also smiled, and, turning to his partner, remarked audibly: "By Jove, May! I've stolen the bridegroom's overcoat!"—Tatler. Important to Mothers. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Charles H. Mitchel In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. "Cheap Skates" In the town of North Andover, inhabitants have been seen to smile at the displaying card in a hardware show window: "Kittner & Spinney, Cheap Skates. Come in and Look Them Over." TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM. Take the Standard BROWNS DRIVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,rowing it simply Quinine and iron in a tasteless formula to effectual form. For grown people and children, drink. In Chicago. Ella-That man slipped on my foot. Stella-Why don't you put ashes on it? For a dainty lunch, try a package of Western Biscuit Co.'s Vanilla Wafers. 10c. at your Grocer's. A boy never looks in a mirror to see if his face is clean after washing it; he looks at the dirt on the towel. RED CROSS BALL BLUE Should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. Liberality does not consist in giving largely, but in giving wisely. Jerome. Smokers appreciate the quality value of Lewis' Single Binder cigar. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. To the hungry no bread is dry. LAUGH WAS ON THE DEACON. Statement Might Be True, But Certainly Was Unhappily Expressed. "I regret to say," remarked Deacon French, at the last meeting of the Squashville Political Debate club, "that this club has been degenerating ever since I became a member of it." The deacon paused and flushed as he saw a slight smile on the faces of his fellow members. "What I mean to say is," he continued, with some haste, "that ever since I joined this club I've noticed a gradual but decided change for the worse." The smile on the faces of the other members deepened, and the deacon's face turned almost scarlet. "You all know what I mean," he added, desperately. "What I mean is that from the very minute I became a member of the Squashville Political Debate club, I could see that it was beginning to lose its value as an organization, and the longer I have stayed in it, the more steadily have I seen it running down hill!"—Lippincott's. 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. "I have just one request," said the dying man to his relatives. "What is it?" they asked him earnestly. "We will grant you anything." "Well," replied the man, feebly, "I want you to have carved upon my monument these words: 'Here lies a man who worked for his living.'" Realizing that he had forestalled any attempt on the part of his rich relations to brag too much about their family connections, he sank into a sweet sleep. After making full allowance for the increased spending power of the masses, figures prove conclusively that notwithstanding the wide diffusion of knowledge, the spread of education and the raising of the standard of intelligence among the people, the appeal of the quack and the charlatan to the credulity of the public meets with a readier response than ever. London Hospital. "De race has got ter rise an' shine ef ever it hopes ter git dar," said Brother Williams. "Too many of us thinks dat all we got ter do is ter go terg sleep in de hot sun an' rise up an' eat watermillions in de shade! Dey ain't no room in de wort lar de laezy man. He's always de one what gets run over, an' den lays dar an' howls bekaze he's hurt!"—Atlanta Constitution. Strong Winds and Sand Storms cause granulation of the eyelids. PETTIT'S EYE SALVE soothes and quickly relieves. All druggists or Howard Bros., Buffalo, N. Y. Advocates of corporal punishment evidently believe that an occasional spanking makes children smart. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS Use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Any man is in favor of reform—if allowed to select the starting point. Smokers have to call for Lewis' Single Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Marriage is a contract, but there are lots of contract jumpers. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teethching, softens the gums, reduces fammation, always pain, cures wind colloid. 25c a bottle. The actions of a dumb man speak louder than his words. Those Tired. Aching Feet of Yours need Alcohol. Wood-knees. Get your Druggist's Write A. S. Olimak. Le Roy, N. Y. for sample. It takes a truthful man to tell a lie big enough to attract attention. Get a fresh, crisp package of Trysum Biscuit at your Grocer's. 5c. When a man is short he usually has a long face. With every few steps they lose comfort. Try a pair of smart White House Shoes. Walk home, or anywhere—they start comfortable. Continue comfortable end comfortable—stay graceful. FOR WOMEN. $3.50. $4.00 and $5.00. Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes for youngsters. Ask your dealer for them. THE BROWN SHOE CO., Makers ST. LOUIS His Epitaph. Public Credulity. His Opinion. THOS.JEFFERSON FOUR GIRLS Restored to Health by Lydia E Pinkham's VegetableCompound Read What They LILLIAN ROSS KATHARINE CRAIG MARIE STOLTZMAN ELLEN M. OLSON Miss Lillian Rose, St. East 84th Street, New York writes: "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable compound overcame irregular suppression, periodic suffering, nervous headaches after everything else to help me, and I feel a duty to let others know of it." Katharine Cragg, St. Lafayette Cr., St. Col., writes: "Thanka to Lydia E. Pinkham's vegetable compound aids suppression for incubation in new vaccine prostration." Miss Marie St., man, of Laurel, laws: "I was in a downcomed台阶and frozen from suppression, and my circulation Pinkham's Vegetable compound made me well and strong." Miss Eliza M. McLean st. St. Kew- kane, IA. diaE. F. Einkhauk Table Compound table of backache, ache, and established my periods, after the hail failed to help. FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female illies and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indigestion, dizziness, or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Lynn. Mass. 45 to 50 Bu. of Wheat Per Acre have been grown on farm lands in Much less would be satisfactory. The general average is above twenty bushels. FARMS WESTERN CANADA "All are load in their praises of the great crops and that wow'd country"—Ec tract from correspondence National Ethical Association of August, 1968. It is now possible to secure a homestead of 160 acres free and another 160 acres at $3.00 per acre. Hundreds have paid the cost of their farm ($10 purchased) and then had a balance of $0.00 to $12.00 per acre from one crop. Wheat, baker oats, flax—all do well. Mixed farming is a great success and dairy is highly profitable. Excellent climate, splendid schools and churches, always bring most every district within easy reach of market. Railway and land companies have lands for sale at low prices and on easy terms. *Last Best West* "pamphlets and maps sent free. For these and information as to how to secure lowest railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Immigration Ontario, Canada or to the authorized Canadian Government Agent J. S. CRAWFORD, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri GOOD LIGHT! Make Your Home Cheerful Cheaper than of lamps. Twenty times the light. Don't strain your eyes with dim lights any longer. The Coleman Hollow Wire Lighting System made by The Hydro-Carbon Co. Wichita, Kan. Send for catalog No. 31. WANTED For the U. S. 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Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach of all. Send your order to-day 829 East Center SALINA, KANSAS W. L. Herman CONTRACTING : PLASTERER 856 Eagle St., Wichita, Kan. ALL THINGS ARE WELL. That ends well—so pay your subcrip tion 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.. BROOKLYN PHONE: 496-7 J.H. TURNER J33 ro 547 WEST DOUGLAS WICHITA, KANS. 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 Hickerson's Restaurant 339 N. Main St. Meals 20c and 25c Cigars, Tobacco, Lunch Fish Game and Oysters in Season Your Trade Wanted 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. PRICES 11c each laid in wall 8c each delivered 7c each in the yard Rock Face 8c each Plain Face 7c each Manufactured By W. L. HERMAN. WINCHESTER THE RED W BRAND LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS "LEADER" AND "REPEATER" Loaded with Smokeless Powder "NUBLACK" AND "NEW RIVAL" Loaded with Black Powder Used by the Most successful shots SOLD EVERYWHERE WINCHESTER No. 12 REPEATER Crews At Western University Vernon, peerless orator and educator, filling the highest office within the gift of the Negro race in America with credit and crowning success, is a blessing that no other institution in America can boast of. Two of the greatest Negroes in America connected with the machinery of one and the same institution. In future years you students who now crowd this Chapel will most likely be blessed with children, and you will draw them to your knees and tell them of the inspiration you recived by coming in touch and contact with these great men, and you will in turn in- --- Westrn U The leading ec stitute for Negro A faculty of eighteen thor from the leading Inst MAGNIFICENT Steam Heated and Westrn University The leading educational institute for Negroes in the west MIDDLE SCHOOL A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted Theological, Classical, Nor- cal, State Industrial, embras- ture, Carpentry, Mechan- Book-binding, Tailorling, B making, Millinery, Cooking, Thorough discipline, careful supervision Fine Military Bank For full particulars write Prof. Shelton Of Western U QUINDA Residence Phone No. 15 MESSE FAMOUS AND ICE CHE WHOLESALE For Parties, Picnics, S Orders delivered to a BON-TON & BAKERY E. B. MESSE 146 N. Main St. 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. 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 ITCHEN E. B. MESSERVE, Prop. selves to reach up and fill noble places spire them to go on and prepare them in life and such positions that must necessarily be left vacant by reason of death and the unexpected vicissitudes of life. A race that looks up to God in times of adversity and in bitter trial, persecution and suffering will e'er long rejoice in the success of his Divine workings for their good. Three years ago at the dedication of this building, in the presence of the Governor and distinguished guests, in my speech upon that occasion I referred to the fact that a native son of Kansas, a product of the public schools and University of this great State had been loaned to the great State of Missouri, of which I claim the honor of being a faithful citizen, and that like Moses of old he had lead the people of that great commonwealth in a great battle upon the octopus Standard Oil Company of New York, and that he had driven it into its den in Wall Street never to emerge again. Through the marvelous workings of God, despite the threatened hostile legislation of radical Democrats in Missouri, God has brought it about to place Herbert S. Hadley in the breach, where he will all the better prevent the defaming of the fair name of Missouri with Jim Crow car laws and Negro disfranchisement. You live in a progressive age. This school is destined to grow, and in 20 years will have stretched out and embraced not only these hills included in this campus but all the surrounding territory. I congratulate you, Mr. President, the faculty, and members of the student body upon your splendid success." A PROGRESSIVE MOVE. The colored ministers of Wichita are to be highly commended for the organization of a Ministerial Union amongst them where they can meet each week and discuss measures for the mutual benefit of all. Such a union can accomplish much good for all our people and the ministers should receive the encouragement of all. A mutual understanding and mutual co- DEPARTMENTS operation of our ministry everywhere would be of an untold aid to the race in uniting the race on grounds of racial benefit and it is, indeed wholesome to know that the ministers of Wichita have taken this initiative in the line. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. E. Lewis are just completing their cozy home at 833 Eagle and expect to occupy it in the near future. It is a splendid seven-room, modern cottage and is a credit to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. NEWTON NOTES AND NEWS. Mrs. H. Frazier of Topeka, Kan, sister of Mr. B. Martin, who has been in the city the past month visiting her brother, and wife, left the past week in company with Mrs. M. Roach and sister for Pratt to visit her father and other relatives. Mrs. Molly Kirby of Todd county, Kentucky, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Alice Roach. The Missionary and Bechive Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church elected the following officers for the ensuing year in their last meting: For president, Mrs. Wm. Coleman; vice-president, Mrs. H. Dickerson; secretary, Miss Esther Garnett; treasurer, Mrs. H. L. Broils. The election took plac at the home of Mrs. M. Chiles. The Second Baptist church people are talking union and Board meeting of the Southwestern District Missionary Baptist Association to be held in this city, December 10-11. Rev. Frank Jones of Wichita, who is in the city, preached to Rev. Garnett and his people last Sunday morning. The sermon was plain and practical and much appreciated by all lovers of the truth. Rev. Jones also read a very excellent paper to the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday evening on the subject of "Peace." The young people of the Second Baptist church are holding a week of prayer. The meetings are inspiring. Rev. Tyler of Kansas City, the new C. M. E. appointment has arrived and taken charge of his work in this city. M. Roach and wife and Mrs. M. Kirby of Kentucky, took dinner with Rev. Garnett and wife on the Sabbath. Mrs. Amanda Roach, who was called to Oklahoma to attend her sick daughter, returned to the city some days ago, reporting that her daughter was much improved. One of the latest things taking place in the city is an organization among the young men by the name of the C. Y. M. A. All are watching the move with interest. At the home of Mrs. A. L. Ford Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, a thimble party by the ladies of the N. U. G. club, in honor of Mrs. H. Petrie, who is soon o leave for Chicago. About 25 guests were present. Dainty refreshments were served. In behalf of the club. Mrs. W. H. Reeveley presented Mrs. Petrie a unique paperweight. Interes ng remarks by Mrs. Petrie to Club Ladies and friends were highly appreciated by all, after which the guests departed for their homes, saying the afternoon The ladies of the N. U. G. club will meet Monday afternoon, Nov. 9th, with Mrs. Will Slaughter. Mrs. H. Petrie of Newton, Kan., left Sunday on No. 6 for Chicago, Ill. Menace of the Flying Machine. What Emperor William calls "the beginning of a new national era" seems to be dawning for more than one nation as one reads the daily reports of successful experiments with flying machines and dirigible balloons. We demand now with our morning's breakfast at least a column of news about the flights of airships, and we usually get it. There is a new kind of international race going on—a race for the perfect airship, and the first prize in that race is no beautiful gawd or empty honor; it is the extension of national power and the possible supremacy over other nations. At least it is evident that that view is held by many in Great Britain and Germany, and a positive nervousness is becoming evident over the military possibilities of the aeroplanes and dirigibles each is exploiting Gen. Baden-Powell calls upon Great Britain to arouse herself to the new situation that is impending. "In a very few years," he remarks, ominously, "we shall see these powerful machines in the air under perfect control and in practical operation. Then every government will obtain them and the navies will be virtually useless as a first line of defense."—Current Literature. Sidney Whitman, Bismarck's old friend and biographer, has established friendly relations with the present chancellor, Prince von Bueel, who has just made him the mouthpiece for an interview calculated to mollify England and lessen the tension arising from the Moroccan situation. For the chauvinists in either country, who are perpetually fanning the flames of hatred, the chancellor has nothing but contempt. He intimates that Germany will soon show in some unmistakable way her determination to be a factor for peace, and her friendliness for Great Britain. Especially significant is his declaration that "the dominant influence in the world is neither England nor Germany, much less any single individual in either country," but rather "the world's conscience," often called public opinion. This is a striking tribute to the effect which scrutiny of national policies by an audience, international and interracial in makeup, is having on the nations and their controlling officials. It is natural to overestimate the wealth of millionaires. Probate courts and executors are constantly proving how exaggerated many of the estimates are. Legrand Powers of the United States census bureau, in the current American Journal of Sociology, deals statistically and logically with claims that are made against millionaires as a class, and shows that either the census estimates of the wealth of the entire population are ridiculously small or the popular estimates of the relatively few millionaire fortunes are exaggerated. He stands by the census estimates, in the main, and denies that there is any such concentration of wealth as has been assumed by some economists, as well as by popular demagogues. Prussian women are to have better opportunities for higher education. The suspicion is spreading over there that the "three k's" are not of necessity quite all of woman's sphere. The greatest heat is never found on the equator, but some ten degrees to the north, while more severe cold has been registered in northern Siberia than has been found near the pole. Somebody has made the interesting discovery that the blonde criminals outnumber the brunettes who go wrong. It may be, however, that the brunettes who bleach are counted as blonds. The government is going to lay "molasses road in Massachusetts. That is, it will prepare a binder for ma cadam roads the basis of which will be the resiue of sugar-cane manufacture a by-product for which there is at present no known use. But isn't there some danger that the small boys and girls will carry off the road for all-day suckers or some other terrible things? Earrings The natives who are employed in diamond mines are not allowed pockets in their clothing, for reasons that are obvious. So it has come about that they pierce their ears, instead of wearing earrings, carry various things in the lobes of their ears. In the first of our photographs, for instance, the native has a cigar through the lobe of his ear; in the second case, the native has a tooth-brush in the same position. Why should not pocketless women adopt some similar plan, and wear, in place of the ordinary long pendant-earring, a chatelaine earring of the type suggested in our border? BIGGEST DRY TOWN SIX MONTHS OF PROHIBITION AT WORCESTER, MASS. A City of 140,000 Population Where No Strong Drink is Sold—Results as Viewed from Both Sides. Worcester, Mass.—Worcester is considerably more than "nine miles from a lemon." In fact, the nearest lemon, not in the modern slang sense, but in that of Sydney Smith, is a dozen miles away at the first wet town reached by the electric cars. A town of 140,000 inhabitants can live without excellent art of any kind, as forty or fifty such in the United States demonstrate, but can such a town live and flourish without the sale of strong drink? This is the question that Worcester has been trying to solve in practice for the last six months, and the city's third distinction and the one just now attracting most attention lies in the fact that she is the largest dry town on earth. Worcester is the second city of Massachusetts, the third of New England. When it went dry by a majority of about 1,000 in a total vote of 22,000 in December last the town had 128 ordinary licensed drinking places. There were 17 inn-holders with first-class licenses, for which they paid $2,000 a year; 75 common victuallers licensed at $400 a year; 32 wholesalers licensed at $2,000 a year; two brewers at $3,000 a year, 44 drummists at one dollar a year, three alcohol dealers at one dollar a year and 14 special clubs at $100 a year. The 180 licensed liquor sellers of all classes paid $220,000 a year into the treasury. When the dry law went into effect the sale of liquor was in theory discontinued in Worcester, except that the breweries went on making beer to be sold to the outside world, and eight druggists were licensed to sell strong drink for medicinal purposes. With the closing of these places about 1,000 persons were thrown out of business. After six months' trial of local prohibition Worcester is about to vote again on the question of wet or dry for the next year. For several years the town has been pretty close to going dry at times. The wets had it three or four years ago by a majority of only about 100. Then they won by nearly a thousand, and so it fluctuated until the town went dry. The possibility that a narrow majority vote may put the liquor dealers out of business at any time has tended perhaps to throw the control of retail liquor selling in Massachusetts towns into the hands of the brewers. Few men of small capital could risk the possibility of being driven out of business on a few months' notice. In Worcester, as in other towns, many saloons were owned in the whole or in part by the brewers and run by their agents. Now the brewers are still in business as such, and they have a continuing interest in keeping the town wet. So have their agents, dependents, business friends and the like. All of these such retailers and others as have suffered or believe that they have suffered loss of trade by reason of the town's going dry, believers in personal liberty, a good many of the foreign population to whom prohibition is a doctrine running counter to all experience and the chronically thirsty who are personally inconvenienced by present conditions and such politicians as found open saloons convenient places from which to influence voters, are hopeful that the town may swing back to the wet column in December. The most active dries are some of the faculty at Clark university, most of the local clergy, many zealous women and other reformers of various kinds. They look for support from voters who have found personal gain or moral advantage in the change from wet to dry, business men who have prospered or believe they have prospered for the same cause, employers of labor who find their employees more effective than they were in wet seasons, perhaps from the express companies which carry liquor into a dry town and the railway companies which carry the thirsty to neighboring wet towns. One of the savings banks of Worcesterr furnishes an interesting comparison of deposits in the quarter ended October 1, 1908, under dry conditions, and that ended October 1, 1908, under wet conditions. The deposits in the dry quarter were $20,522,264.50, in the wet about $5,100 more, but the fact that the hard times intervened between the two quarters seems to show that the change from wet to dry is at least not unfavorable to saving. JUSTICE RULES HIS VILLAGE. M. A. Ernst of Boquillas, Tex., Wields Much Power in His Town. El Paso, Tex.—M. A. Ernst of Boquillas is proving himself a powerful potentate. He owns a store here and holds the office of justice of the peace, and as such officer has full sway over a territory as large as an average state. Boquillas is situated on the Rio Grande, far down in the Big Bend region of Texas. It is 100 miles from Boquillas to the nearest railroad point. The territory over which Mr. Ernst presides borders on the Rio Grande for more than 100 miles and extends toward the interior for 75 miles. It is occupied almost exclusively by Mexicans. In former days this remote and wild region was the place of refuge of desperate criminals. Most of these outlaws have been cleared out, and to Ernst is due the credit for accomplishing much of this good work. The Mexicans on the upper border look upon him as the absolute ruler of this little kingdom. They go to him for advice when in trouble, and should one of them commit an offense against the statutes of the state they know that he will receive deserved punishment at the hands of the border justice of the peace. If the prisoner in the case merits leniency, Ernst gives it without regard to the testimony and law. Ernst officiates at most of the marriages in that part of the Rio Grande border region. Large Skeleton Found in Indiana. Whitestowh, Ind.—A large skeleton of a human being was unearthed while men were at work in a gravel pit north of here. A slight cave-in revealed the skeleton, and it was removed in almost perfect condition. It is thought to be the skeleton of an Indian of unusual size. The bones of a small animal, supposed to be a dog, were found near the large skeleton. PECULIAR CHASE IS ENDED. Sack of Mail Pursues Cruiser All Over Pacific Ocean. Seattle, Wash.—After chasing the cruiser Milwaukee up and down the Pacific coast from Puget Sound to Panama and half way across the Pacific and back, a sack of letters which started from New York several months ago was delivered aboard the cruiser. That there was joy aboard goes without saying, for there were letters in that sack from the girls back home which had been long and anxiously awaited. The sack reached San Francisco several days ago from Panama on the steamer Newport only to find that the Milwaukee had already sailed for Puget Sound navy yard. The sack started from New York for Seattle. When it reached here the Milwaukee had sailed for Honolulu. The mail was forwarded, but when it reached Honolulu the Milwaukee had sailed for Panama but a few hours before. The sack took the next boat in pursuit; when it reached Panama the Milwaukee had gone to Amapala. The mail sack took the trail. From Honduras the Milwaukee came to San Francisco and the mail sack followed. By the time the letters reached the Golden Gate the Milwaukee had come north to Bremerton to go in reserve. There the much-travelled mail sack caught up with the cruiser and the letters were delivered. "JOKE" MARRIAGE PROVES REAL. Each of Victims Engaged to Another But Knot Is Sound. Sunbury, Pa.—As the result of a "make-believe" wedding, celebrated here as a joke, two young people find themselves man and wife, while both are engaged to be married to others. At the wedding of Miss Sarah Masser and Joseph Crawford were Miss Maude Eichelberger, daughter of a prominent Lewisburg hotel proprietor, and Arthur B. Orr, son of a Pennsylvania railroad official at Pittsburg. During the pranks played by members of the bridal party Mr. Orr and Miss Janet Houtz of Phillipsburg were jesting about marriage and planned what was thought to be a big joke. The couple went to the courthouse and took out a marriage license in the regular form, Orr giving his right name, while Miss Houtz gave her name as Matilda Smith. Later the sensation came when Miss Echelberger took the place of Miss Houtz and agreed to go through the wedding ceremony with Orr, both firmly believing that, as an assumed name had been given for the prospective bride, the joke would then be complete. The ceremony was accordingly performed by Justice of the Peace Shipman, and now the couple have found that they are legally married. WANTS CONSUMPTIVE TEACHER. Children on Tubercular Hospital Boat Being Denied Education. New York.—The board of education has need of a teacher afflicted with tuberculosis. In addition to the position there will be an opportunity for her to receive beneficial treatment. Out in the East river, off the grounds of Bellevue hospital, is anchored a big ferryboot which does duty as a day camp for tubercular patients. There are many grown persons who pass their days on the boat besides 35 children, ranging in age from six to 15 years. Many parents, however, objected to sending their children to the camp for the reason that there is no provision for their education. The authorities say that there would be no harm in the children attending school, but that to put them in the regular public schools would be dangerous to other pupils. Therefore the board of education has been asked to detail a teacher to the boat, and the suggestion is made that a teacher suffering from the same affliction should be selected. BABY NEVER KISSED. Parents Draw Up a Set of Rules For bidding Osculation. London.—Living with his parents at Bradford is a nine-month-old baby boy who has never been kissed. Hanging in a conspicuous place just inside the entrance to the house is a set of rules addressed to visitors and signed by the father and mother. The following are extracts from the rules: "Don't kiss the baby. "Don't handle the baby unless your hands are very, very clean. hands are very, "Don't bring baby's face close to your own or your hair. "Don't allow baby to touch your face or hair. "Don't talk, breathe, whistle, blow, cough or sneeze into baby's face. We want him to live. "Don't use your handkerchief to baby's hands, face or mouth." At the foot of the rules is written: "To some these rules will appear comical or stupid, but they are not written as a joke or without thought. Therefore, any person infringing these rules after having read them will incur our displeasure extremely." Dog and Cat Funerals Near. Chicago.—A 19-acre cemetery for aristocratic dogs and cats of Chicago is a near reality. At the request of John J. Millar, who claims to have an option on a site, Mayor Busse has instructed Assistant Corporation Counsel Howard Hayes to draft an ordinance making the burial ground possible. The proposed location is not disclosed, as Mr. Millar fears some of the people in the neighborhood might object. 777 Directory 333 Official Knights & Da Knights & Daughters OF TABOR 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, Kas. A. W. HOPKINS, 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 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) in Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909. Number. 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 Fri. (A) 2 Rev fe CI 3 J. G. Ki 4 F. D. N * Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 10 Geo. L. Craig, 906 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 11 C. W. Giles, 617 N. Water St., Wichita, Kans., 1-3-4 Thurs. 13 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. 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 Free man, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 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. Barber, 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. 24 Mrs. Angle Garner, 704 E. 13th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 714 So. 14th Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawatomie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 2 Sat. WANTED—A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a making money fast. Write for full participation and approve of your bicycle. We ship the bicycle to you in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle you test it on your expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save go on to buy the bicycle by paying all of us and the manufacturer's guaranty behind your bicycle. 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O. TABERNACLES. Chief Preceptresses GRAPHICLIGHT 777 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Washington, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thurs. (A.) 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1603 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 108 N 3rd Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 38 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 49 Mrs. Hulda Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, N. Y Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 68 Mrs. Lille Robinett, 1236 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-8 Wed. (A) ita, Kan., Fridays. 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Wed. (A) 91 Mrs. Lulu Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Thur. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th. Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 98 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur (A) TEMPLES. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Wein 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. A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-8 Tue. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 M. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 10 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 25 J. H. Downa, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb. TENTS. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wail, Ft Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) Notice the thick rubber trend "A" and puncture strips "BT" and "D" also rim strip "FT" to prev. nt rim cutting. This makes any other make-SOFT, LASIC and EASY RIDING. 3 Lazzie Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, L. coln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 4 Laura Washington, 914 Walka. Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. Morn. 5 Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Pa. codyville, Kan., 2-3 Wed. (A) 6 Ida Stovall, 706 S. Walnut, Ida. Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 811 W. 27th, Oma- ha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Etnel Penn, 718 "Q" St. Aitching 2-4, Sat. 4 (A) 17 H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Ks., 14 Wed., (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Bath Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark Parsons, Kans., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parsons Kans., 1-3 Sat. 22 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kans. sas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Ella McKinnis, 217 Sherman. Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 28 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lewrens Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 36 Hester Cornish, 911 Western, M. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 37 Jannie McAdoo, 1318 N. Madison Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 312 Washin- ton, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Tear is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at one of W. N. MILLER, Editor Apple Dumplings Declared to Be Pfection of Cookery. To one pound sifted flour add the slightly beaten yolks of two eggs, half level teaspoonful salt, and enough water to mix into a batter. Take care not to use more water than is necessary, as the dough must be beaten enough to hold its form when dropped into cold water. Stir the batter until smooth, then add four small pies cut into small cubes and mix thoroughly. Have ready a pot of rapidly boiling salted water. Drop the batter in by the spoonful and boil without stopping, from 20 to 30 minutes, according to size. Stir once or twice so that none will adhere to the bottom of the pot. Then cover up again. Take out one by one, and cut in even slices. Have ready a pat of hot butter, drop in each slice and brown slightly on both sides. Serv immediately with butter and cinnamon or fruit sauce. This recipe from an old German cook book was sent with the assurance that it "was delicious." WHEN FLOOR NEEDS PAINTING Best Results Achieved by Doing It Following Manner. Have floor well scrubbed and free from tacks and lime and thoroughly dried before applying paint. Give a coat of floor paint of any desired color every other day until three coat have been applied. Then get a varnish the color of the paint and apply two good coats of that and the floor will look fine and smooth. To clean the floor, if a border only, first sweep the carpet and let dust settle. Give a duster by wrapping an old piece of flannel around a broom handle so that it forms a round ball and over this a piece of eiderdown. Go over the painted portion of the floor with this duster, every once in awhile shaking out the dust. In this way the floor will always look nice and it will not be necessary to clean with water which always dulls the paint. Meat Roll. One quart of flour, two teaspoonful baking powder, one teaspoonful salt, two rounding tablespoonfuls drippings, mix these ingredients until the consistency of cornmeal, the work in enough sweet milk to form dough easily handled. Cold water may be used instead of the milk, but a tablespoonful more of dripping must be used in this case. Roll the dough into a sheet one-fourth inch thick, using flour on the molding board to prevent the dough adhering. Spread minced meat or fowl over this and salt and pepper, begin at one end to roll up as for a jelly roll; pinch the ends together, using water to make them adhere, thus preventing the meat from oozing out. Place in a buttered dish and set in a steamer over boiling water for one hour; remove and serve with left-over gravy or make tomato sauce. Cut into slices when serving. Vegetable Marrow Squash. Vegetable marrow squash, a great favorite in England, is coming in favor here very rapidly. The squash are white and mottled green varieties and should be gathered before the seeds harden. Too long on the vine tends to toughen the meat. Vegetable marrow should be peeled and cut if small pieces, the seed part cut out and thrown away. Drop cut pieces in salt water, and cook until tender. Drain and pass through colander. Return pan uncovered, and allow to steam back of stove. Add one teaspoonful butter and little pepper. Serve hot. Vegetable marrow can also be fried baked and stewed.