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1494 July 226 THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT AMERICAN WOMEN NEAR TO THRONES There Is Not a Nobility in the World, Excepting China's, That Has Not Had a Fair Daughter of United States in It. TENTH YEAR AMERICAN W NEAR There Is Not a Nobilit ing China's, That H Daughter of Un W RITING in the Phila- delphia Public Led- ger "A Veteran Diplo- mat" has this to say of American- born women who are shared royal thrones: The American woman has gone everywhere and become everything by marriage. There is not a nobility in the world, excepting China's, but that was its American woman in it. But royal families have been of necessity more exclusive when wives are to be chosen for their slons and royalty has generally evinced little predilection for those outside of equally exalted families, even in Europe. On the continent, in fact, it is practically true that only those sheep blackened, or at least unburned, by the fierce light that beats upon a throne have married non-royal persons. Those who have made corganatic but perfectly honorable marriages, like Grand Duke Michael of Russia, are very rare. Yet there are now living a countess, widow of a king whose love for the Boston girl changed the course of nineteenth century history; an American princess who actually shared a throne—or at least a palace—is still alive; and another, a New Yorker born, is unit by marriage of the German empress. Prince Leopold of Lippe-Bleserfeld, who died a few months ago, nearly lost his principality of Lippe-Detmold because his grandmother was a Philadelphia. Feminine citizens of the United States have reached the dubious positions of unofficial consort of a king of Holland, wife of a throneless Bonaparte who had to give up his American spouse to enter royal ranks; and it was a daughter of John H. Flagger of New York who was wife of the first and only "king" of Trinidad, the self-styled James L. of the island. A New Orleans Girl. It required no judicial decision at all to make a New Orleans girl a ruling princess in Monaco. Only she could not endure the dignity long on account of the prince she had to take along with it. She who was known in the Louisiana metropolis as Miss Marguerite Alice Heine not only possesses the distinction of being the only person of New World birth who has shared a genuine realm with a ruler, but also is the only Jewess ever legitimately married to a reigning Christian prince. Her marriage to Prince Albert of Monaco was not morganatic. For 40 years she was a real, not a titular, princess. Her father was a cousin of Helmilhine, the great German lyric poet, and her own cousin married a nephew of Napoleon III's finance minister. She herself, as most of her family, is not of the Jewish faith. As Miss Heline, daughter of the New Orleans banker, who, after making his money there, referred to Paris to live, she married Armandine Duc de Richelieau, who died, Prince Albert of Monaco, the present prince, who is best known for his work as a hydrographer, had been married to Lady Mary Hamilton, but she had secured a divorce. On October 31, 1859, at Paris, he married the widowed suchess de Richelieau and the famous Grimaldi palace at Monte Carlo was the scene of great festivities when he brought his bride home. The whole four square miles and a half of the principality were bedecked with Venetian masts and triumphal arches and a mantata was performed in the cathedral on her honor. Such was the reception Dogs as Dowries. Everywhere is the dog the friend of man, but in Manchuria he is more strictly the friend of woman. There she dowry of a young woman does not consist of hard cash, but in a certain number of sleek dogs with thick fur silken hair. The girl's status may almost be guessed by her wedding portion of dogs. If she receive six she is poor; if a dozen, her parents are in easy circumstances, and if twelve dozen it may be taken that she comes from a rich family. They are carefully tatted for their savory flesh, their of the bride. In 1902 she secured a judicial separation from the prince and still enjoys her freedom. The son of Prince Albert, who is his heir, is not her son, but the offspring of Lady Mary Hamilton, now the wife of Count Tassilo Festetics of Hungary. A King in Thrall. A plebeian Ohio woman for years held a king in thrall and Mme. Musard is, I believe, the one case of the kind in the annals of the New World. On the other hand, shameless European adventureses who have fascinated monarchs have been many. The story is now forty or fifty years old. Mario Musard, a Frenchman of Belgium, was the leader of an orchestra in Paris in the heyday of his career. He made a flying trip to this country and took back with him a wife, who was a native of a small Ohio town and was named Eliza Parker. He himself was at best an adventurer and she his willing assistant. While he was engaged in a professional capacity at Baden-Baden he succeeded in throwing his wide-awake, ambitious and pretty wife in the way of the austere William III. of Holland in such a manner as completely to capture him. The relations of king and beauty were for many years a scandal, but they had made her of independent means. For one day William III drew from his writing table a package of old mortgages on some lands in Pennsylvania and gave them as a souvenir to the fair Eliza, who, with all her flaunting of propriety, had a good head for business. She promptly foreclosed the mortgages and became possessed of some of the richest petroleum lands in the world in the days when kerosene was just beginning to be recognized as an extremely valuable natural product. She thus became one of the richest women in Europe. All of this happened about 1860, and Mme. Musard promptly set up an establishment in Paris without bothering to separate herself from her legal husband, who forthwith dropped from sight in an exceedingly obliging manner. In Profligate Splendor. She purchased a sumptuous hotel, built palatial stables for her 80 magnificent horses and entertained with sybaritic lavishness. Her palace was the Mecca of high society during the Third Empire. Her splendor equaled her profligacy. At a dinner in honor of the Prince de Chimay she wore a dress embroidered with more than 1,000 pearls. Her stables were marvels of equine luxury, and tickets of admission were issued to them as to great art collections. She was accustomed to giving elaborate breakfasts in them, at which such notables as Arsene Housaye, Theophile Gautier and the painters Chaplin and Zeim were guests. The table service at these repasts was performed alternately by three coal-black negroes and three white men, all in her own special livery. Her equipages were more magnificent even than the Empress Eugenie's. Her entertainments in the Avenue de Iena and at her country seat, the Chauteau de Villequiers, were on a superb scale, and enthusiastically do bon vivants of that time recall them, and declare that never since have their like been seen. End Comes Suddenly. When Mme. Musard's edifice collapsed it was with a startling suddenness. First the favor of the Dutch skins after death become coverlets, pelisses, vests for hunters or bedside carpets which scarcely ever wear out. Expert Finds Large Forest The British colonial office recently sent out an expert to report on the Kenya forest in the East Africa protectorate. He found the forest to be 287 miles long by eight broad, and to comprise 1,000,000 acres of timber, valued at $115,000,000 for the wood alone. BARONESS HARDEN HIGKEY COUNTESS ALBERT VON WALDERSEE sovereign was lost to her and Europe was nearly plunged into war thereby. In 1867 she betrayed her royal lover's negotiations with Napoleon III, for the sale of Luxemburg to France. The king was in need of money, while the woman was enjoying the height of luxury as a result of his gift. Luxemburg was his and he sought to sell, thus violating the treaty guaranteeing its neutrality. In March the treaty of cession to Napoleon was drawn up. William confided the contemplated act to his Egeria. Mme. Musard betrayed the fact, some say to the German ambassador, others to the Marquise de Palva. The disposition of the sovereignty of the duchy had been settled 30 years before by a concert of the powers. Germany was furious over the plotted scheme and was was only averted by the calling of a conference in London which settled Luxemburg's neutrality and decreed that it should remain in the possession of the house of Orange-Nassau. Egeria had lost her Numa. Dies in Asylum. Nemesis followed hard after. The indiscreet talk of madam lost her royal friend, but she was wealthy, and one report had it that she had divulged the secret negotiations for hard cash, was, in fact, a gilded spy in the pay of Germany. Her joyful life as the adulated of all adulators bade fair to last long. But one night in her box at the opera she was suddenly seized with a paralytic attack. Her left eye was so affected she was never able to open it again. She soon lost her mind; a few months later she became a raving maniac and tried to kill Chaplin, the painter. She was shut up in the asylum of Dr. Blanche, the famous specialist, and died shortly, leaving what remained of her fortune to her American relatives. Queen or Irinidad. There is opera bouffe equal to any on the comic stage, as well as love and BARONESS HARDEN HIGKEY COUNTESS ALBERT V. WALDERS trouble and infamy, in the history of American women who have become queens. One, for instance, ruled a kingdom that existed only in the mind of her husband. The Baroness James Harden-Hickey, daughter of John H. Flagler and cousin of Henry M. Flagler of the Standard Oil Company, was queen of Trinidad for a space of time after this fashion. Her husband was an eccentric of American origin. Four measures of five-cent booze, Two quarts champagne. Three whist clubs. An ounce of matrimony, well pulverized. The best parts of six politicians, sprinkle with powdered respectability, and serve hot.—Toledo Blade. A Poor Man's Philosophy. A rich man once expressed surprise at the statement of a poor man that he never locked his doors. "I am not afraid," rejoined the poor man, "no one ever brought anything in yet." A Flower That Explodes. French citizenship, and strong royalist leanings. His title was a papal one, and after being educated at French military schools he began to publish a royalist newspaper in Paris, which caused his speedy expulsion from the republic. He had a fortune of his own, and imagined that he was destined to conquer worlds and rule all the conquered. Leaving France by governmental invitation he was shipwrecked on Trinidad and conceived the kingdom he was afterward to establish for a minute or two. The next year he married Anna Flagler in the United States, but marriage, instead of quieting his restless spirit, seemed only to incite his romantic disposition. Harden-Hickey's End. It was in 1894 that he set out in a yacht with his wife. They were wrecked off Trinidad, and the baron set up the government he had planned six years before. At least he began along those lines, and got as far as taking the title of James I, for himself and awarding that of Queen Anna to his wife. His rule was so short-lived that he did not even have opportunity to get his extravagant plans out of his head even onto paper. The big island off the Venezuelan coast was discovered by Columbus on his third voyage, and for a century before King James proclaimed himself had belonged to England. At the time it had a British governor and 200,000 inhabitants. King James, therefore, speedily encountered John Bull, and as quickly as the exchanges of the information regarding his usurpation could be made the London government dispatched a cruiser to deal with this brand-new problem of colonial control. King James and Queen Anna, at the time constituting all the royal government, were exported to Key West, and the king died as king for want of a place to rule. Harden-Hickey finally shot himself. ON FE and the baroness brooded over his death until she became insane and last summer was committed to a Connecticut asylum. The present widowed Countess Albert von Waldersee, whose husband was the famous German field marshal, is an aunt by marriage to the German empress. She acquired the relationship by her previous marriage to Prince zu Noer. A Flower Th The evening primrose is one of the greatest curiosities among our common flowers, from the manner in which it opens. It is a trumpet-shaped flower, somewhat resembling the four o'clock, and opens about sundown. If you watch a full-sized bud, you will see the umbrella-shaped whorl beginning slowly to expand. Little by little the folds seem to grow larger and looser. Your attention is diverted for AMERICAN IS SCOTCH LORD Having been confirmed by the committee on privileges of the house of lords in his right as the twelfth baron of Cameron, Albert Kirby Fairfax, native American, now officially bears the title of Lord Fairfax of the Scotch peerage and is entitled to all the privileges of a peer in the United Kingdom, excepting that these do not include a seat in the house of lords, a distinction which, however, may be attained by him through election as one of the 16 delegates to the house by the Scottish peerage for each parliamentary, session. The house of Fairfax dates back to 1627. Its founder was one of the few nobles who slided with Cromwell and he held chief command at Marston Moor. His son was general-in-chief of the parliamentary forces and gained the great he king came to his own the Fairfax of that day America, and about 1739 settled in Virginia, where comprising some 6,000,000 acres, and erected two tenway Court—where he lived in baronial style. his home is Northampton, Prince George county, an being a part of the original Fairfax grant. Albert, as were his brother and three sisters. went to New York and obtained a position in Magoon & Co., in Wall street, with the intention 002 he went to London to represent an internation-ounced his intention of assuming his title. The that he could exercise all the rights of his rank—ous court functions, but could not have a voice in he should become a British subject and be elected peers. action of King Edward by special invitation and was the peerage. RED CROSS WORK victory at Naseby. When the king came to his own the Fairfax of that day deemed it best to come to America, and about 1739 settled in Virginia, where he bought a tract of land comprising some 6,000,000 acres, and erected two mansions—Brevoir and Greenway Court—where he lived in baronial style. The present Virginia family home is Northampton, Prince George county, an estate of about 700 acres, being a part of the original Fairfax grant. Albert Kirbry Fairfax was born there, as were his brother and three sisters. Several years ago Albert went to New York and obtained a position in the banking house of Barring, Magoon & Co., in Wall street, with the intention of becoming a banker. In 1902 he went to London to represent an international banking concern and announced his intention of assuming his title. The British chancellor decided that he could exercise all the rights of his rank—attend coronations and various court functions, but could not have a voice in the house of lords unless he should become a British subject and be elected as one of the 16 Scottish peers. He attended the coronation of King Edward by special invitation and was extensively entertained by the peerage. PLANS RED CROSS WORK PLANS RED CROSS WORK Ernest P. Bicknell has entered on his work as director of the work of the Red Cross of the United States. As his title implies, he is to be the managing head of this great organization. He gave up the office of secretary of the Associated Charities in Chicago, which paid him a salary of $6,000 a year, to go into this new field of work at an increased salary. Back of his election to the office is the old story of work well done. After the destruction of Son Francisco by earthquake the Red Cross forwarded immense sums of money to the stricken city. It was necessary to have a high-grade man at the head of the society's relief work in that city, and some one suggested Mr. Bicknell. He obtained a leave of absence from his Chicago office and went to San Francisco at a time when everything was chaos there. Within a remarkably short time he had brought things to a system, and for months from a tent in the destroyed city administered the charity of the Red Cross and supervised the financial end of the transaction. markedly short time he had brought things to a system in the destroyed city administered the char supervised the financial end of the transaction. Red Cross society decided to enlarge the field of aid of a directing head—a man upon whom the reld be placed. Naturally it turned to the man who San Francisco affair. Mr. Bicknell was loath to out finally consented. W. H. Taft, president-elect, and has consented to accept a re-election, which he a president of the United States will also be society. DE HEIR TO THRONE Last summer when the Red Cross society decided to enlarge the field of its usefulness it saw the need of a directing head—a man upon whom the responsibility of operation could be placed. Naturally it turned to the man who had served so well in the San Francisco affair. Mr. Bicknell was loath to leave his work in Chicago, but finally consented. W. H. Taft, president-elect, is president of the society, and has consented to accept a re-election, which means that for the first time a president of the United States will also be president of the Red Cross society. MAY BE MADE HEIR TO THRONE Prince Alexander of Servia has occupied a position heretofore—since the accession of his father to the throne—something like that of vice-president in this country. He is the youngest son of King Peter, which means that he was not considered in the light of a possible heir to the crown and therefore cut comparatively little figure in the affairs of the troublesome kingdom. Now, however, the youth finds himself suddenly lifted into a position of prominence and importance in the eyes of his countrymen and the outside world. His elder brother, Crown Prince George, is the rattle-brained youth whose rash words and intemperate actions have all but precipitated his country into a costly war with Austria against the wishes of his royal father and of the Servian cabinet. The young man in the latter would have remonstrated with him on sion attempted to strike the king. He made the so torrid that it was even reported that his father up his crown and royal ulster and running away outside the peace and tranquillity he longed for, the Servian court has begun to think perhaps dangerous sort of king in case his father should Alexander would be a much safer, wiser and more old keep the kingdom out of menacing ructions cordingly planned to have the Servian legislature the younger prince heir to the throne instead of openly defied his father when the latter would have demonstrated with him on his course, and on one occasion attempted to strike the king. He made the temperature of the Servian so torrid that it was even reported that his father thought seriously of packing up his crown and royal ulster and running away from the country to get on the outside the peace and tranquility he longed for. As a result of all this, the Servian court has begun to think perhaps Prince George would be a dangerous sort of king in case his father should die. It is urged that young Alexander would be a much safer, wiser and more conservative king, and would keep the kingdom out of menacing ructions with the neighbors. It is accordingly planned to have the Servian legislature pass a new decree making the younger prince heir to the throne instead of his brother. end then PETER H. victory at Naseby. When the king can deemed it best to come to America, and he bought a tract of land comprising mansions—Brevoir and Greenway Co. The present Virginia family home is a estate of about 700 acres, being a par Kirby Fairfax was born there, as were. Several years ago Albert went to the banking house of Barring, Magoon of becoming a banker. In 1902 he went al banking concern and announced his British chancellor decided that he could attend coronations and various court to the house of lords unless he should be as one of the 16 Scottish peers. He attended the coronation of King extensively entertained by the peerage. Erne as direct United S the man He gave Ch a of $6,000 at an in the office After earthquake sums of necessary of the so one sugge of absent San Frank chaos there. Within a remarkably sho tem, and for months from a tent in the ity of the Red Cross, and supervised t Last summer when the Red Cross its usefulness it saw the need of a dire sponsibility of operation could be place had served so well in the San Franc leave his work in Chicago, but finally is president of the society, and has c means that for the first time a presi president of the Red Cross society. MAY BE MADE H openly defied his father when the latter his course, and on one occasion attem- temperature of the Servian so torrid the thought seriously of packing up his cro- from the country to get on the outside. As a result of all this, the Servi- Prince George would be a dangerous die. It is urged that young Alexander a conservative king, and would keep tha- with the neighbors. It is accordingly p pass a new decree making the young- his brother. hat Explodes. an instant, you glance away and on looking back, the bud has become a full-grown flower. The folds loosen up to a certain point, and then the hidden springs in the blossom suddenly act, and it飞s open with a sort of explosion. The bursting of seed pods is not uncommon. The violet, the touch-menot and many others explode with considerable violence, of course speaking comparatively, for they send their NO 40. seeds often to a distance of 10 or 15 feet, but the evening primrose is the only common flower that opens with a bang. All the others expand so slowly that watching them is a tedious business, but the opening of this curious flower, no matter how closely watched, is always a surprise. Enemies of Progress. Ignorance and carelessness are the two prime enemies of hygienic progress, and these can only be overcome painfully and by much perseverance. ie Pe ms Sa aia ree Se see WRE SEARCHLIGHT fan s| ma, + ara, | Es eee | W. N. MILLER.....,..........Editor | Residence Phone Bell 1641. Batered at the Post Office at Wichita, | , ‘Kansas, as Second Class : ‘Mail Matter. j Published Every Saturday at 601 |' North Hain Street. ‘ Seem Se ee eed RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION 4 Strictly in Advance. : eee 1 ‘@me Year (By Mail).............-$1.00 c tx Months (By Mail)............ 96] Whree Months (By Mail).......... 50 ‘ Advertising Rates Made Known on | 5 Application, ‘ All matters addressed to The Search. | § light for publication ust be signed by | © hae coe leas \c All matiersf or publication must reach this office not later than Thurs- @ay noon to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. Ast. All subscriptions must be paid advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. 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Only solicitors holding commissions for 1908 stamped by the officials of State Bapt- ist Convention are authorized to hold public meetings and take collections, etc., for Sunflower Home at Lawrence Churches, District Boards and individ- uals will please see that solicitors come with proper authority, credentials stampde and dated for 1908, by order of Board. Also, Mrs. Ida Becks is authorized to solicit funds for the Old Folks Home. G. MeNEAL, Chairman. N. J. STOKES, Acting Secy. TO ALL QUEEN MOTHERS. Ft. Scott, Kans., Dec. 10, 1908. Greeting:—To all Queen Mothers, Maids and Pages: As we have started on our second quarter work I would like to say to all Queen Mothers please send your reports in on time. I am sorry to say that some of the Queen Mother's did net send any report at all during the last quarter. Now, dear Queen Mothers, please be more punctual this quarter. I want to hear from everyone. I am glad to say everything looks bright, promising and prosperous for our jurisdiction. Since the last Grand Session I have set up a new Tent in Cherryvale, Ks, which is doing fine, I wish for you ail a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Yours for Tabor success, BESSIB HALL, Queen Mother, MINISTERIAL LEAGUE. Which convened at New Hope Bap- tist church Monday at 10:30 a, m., Rev. Fishback presiding. After the usual routine of business the following re- Ports were made: New Hope Baptist Chureh—Pastor preached morning and evening. Re- ported conversion, one; attendance at all service good. Collection $30.00. St. Paul A. M. E. Church—Quarterly meeting for the first quarter, Presid- ing Elder Wooten preached at 11 a. m, W. S. Matone at 3 p. m, pastor at 8 p.m. Services during the day were well attended. Collection $29.00. M. E, Chureh—At 11 a. m. the pastor preached and at § p.m. Addition one; attendance good. Collection $7.15. The League will meet next Monday at the study of Rev. J. T. Smith. St. Paul A. M. E. Church—Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor. Subject: ‘The Christian standard. At 3 p. m. celebration of St. John the Baptist by the Masons. Sermon by the pastor. p.m. a sacred program will be rend- ‘ered by some of the best talent in the elty. The pastor desires to raise a special collection for the trustees. Let every one come prepared. Young Peo- ‘ple’s Literary Society Tuésday evening. A splendid program ts being prepared for the occasion. A debate in connec tion. Resolved, That co-education is detrimental. Watch mecting Thursday night. Class meeting Friday evening. J. T. SMITH, Pastor. SHOULD LEAVE POLITICS OUT. In this age of commercial progress: we would be glad to see the colored men come to that degree of business energy and thought when they could ‘meet and organize a club for purely their best business and commereial in- terest and entirely leave polities out- side their organization and club affairs. There is a large field for good which a non-political organization among the colored people can do. It has become almost offensive to think that every ‘lub which the colored people seek to organize must be made “political” through which some one will always seek to grind his “political ax.” In- stead of such clubs being a benefit to our race they always end the other way. Out of all the political clubs organized in Wichita in the past ten years, we do not know of one ‘solitary benefit which any of themy have brought to the race here, With the most phenomenal growth and progress of tie City of Wichita it is, indeed, high time that those who parade themselves as “race leaders” should now find some more substantial purposes of club organiza- tions other than polities, politics, poll- ties. ‘Then, with all their clubs, what ts accomplished, politically? If the Negroes of Wichita will devote their time, their energy and their abili- ty to acquiring homes, building up sub- stantial race enterprises, making com- fortable and well regulated homes, see- ing to it that each Is a good citizen and insist that his neighbor do likewise, there will be infinitely more benefits to the race accrue. The colored men of Wichita will never be able to take up those things so essentail to racial pro- gress and success through any club which has polities as one of its prin- ‘cipal abjects. It has been said, and ‘truthfully too, that the Negro ts more [political than any other and yet has re- [ceived less benefit from polities than ‘any other. It is now high time that the leaders among the Negro should bend every effort that in tehm lic to point the minds of the race to getting homes, building race enterprises and ‘building up a noble citizenship. With [these things acquired political recogni- tion in a substantial way will be easily secured. Let us as a race enter the new year determined to secure more homes, have a larger bank account, have more comfortable and well regu- lated homes, in 1909 than ever before. [if that js done at the end of the year the race will see a benefit. In our inp organizations let us talk race en- terprises, and of those things which will tend to elevate our race and let us leave the political phases out. A GRUESOM7 HARVEST. ‘The grim monster death is closing the year 1908 with a most startling plucking of victims among the colored people of this city. His harvest in No- vember and December has heen appal- ling, yet by his visits a most severe jesson is given to the living. While living prepare for dying. LOCALS —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— — 7a Sond your news notes and lecal area te 601 Worth Malo Strost. 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. WANTED—Man to work on rail- road; wife to take in washing. House rent $4.00 per month. Call or write, c. R, WILFLEY, Box 138 Clearwater, Kan. WANTED—A colored lady school teacher at Harper, Okla. Write to R. W. Banning, R, F. D. No. 2, Harper, Okla. Or apply to J. J. Olden, 615 N. Main, Wichita, Kan. For Rent—As I am going to Colorado for the winter, I will rent my residence 1053 N Main street to the right parties. Inquire of W. M. Dent, 1053 N. Main st. Robt. Davis made a short business trip to Wichita from Kingman wed- nesday. r ek TO TNE -WICHITA = STARCHLIGHs Se ee eee ores MRS. MYRTLE GLOVER DEAD. Office Honrs 9a m to 6 | The grim monster, death, has again| Sundays by Appointme! visited among the homes of Wichita a and has claimed as’nis victim one ot| [, H. T. | the cholcest, a dutiful wife and a lov- ing mother. On Monday, Dec. 21, 1908, ENTI Mrs. Myrtle Glover gave up a long tight D against the inevitable, and went to join ALL Wonk Guar that innumerable host In that wonder- Bell Phone : land from whence no traveler has ever : returned to enlighten those yet to go. 507 N. Main St V She had been iil for some time, but not | as until the latter few days was the end = * Seattle ner Satisfac Surrounded by a loving, tender and INEVERY POU watchful husband, a sweet innocent ; tr oie ita? faced baby girl, a kind hearted sister | “WiChita’s Be and other relatives and friends she| PORBNISCH BRO! bade a long, long farewell and crossed . the great divide. She bore her suffer- 622 N. Main ing with stern Christian fortitude ana | We also carry a_con no words of complaint passed her lips | Of Hay, Grain, Feed but she was ready and waiting for the| 580 — Both Phon end, of which she was cognizant, OBITUARY. me = ae Mrs. Myrtle Glover was born in Eb- enezer, Mo., Dec. 24th, 1877. She died Dee. 21st, 10:20 a. m, Had she lived 3 days she would have been 31 years old. She came from Missouri when quite a chlid to Kansas and lived at Anthony and Wichita, spending the most of her time in this city. She was‘married to Albert T. Glover Dec. 12th, 1899, two children blessed this union one of which survives her, Myrtle Vivian Glover. She joined St. Paul A, M. B. church Dec. 31, 1901, and was a faithful Christian and a zealous worker in the church, She was a member of the choir for 12 years and a member of the stewardest board up to the date of her death, She was a member of the Court of Calanthe and served as Matron for two successive terms. She was conscious to the end. MASONS TO CELEBRATE. The members of Arkansas Valley Lodge No. 21 will give an entertain- ment at Garfield hall on Monday night, Dee. 28th, for the benefit of the build- ing fund of the lodge .A splendid mu- sical and literary program will be ren- dered. The following is thelr program. 1. Music by Orchestra. 2. Invoeation—Rev. W. H. Tillman, 3. Address—H. W. James, W. M. 4. Vocal Solo—Stewart Waters. 5. Musie—Orchestra. 6. Instrumental Solo—Miss Margu- rett Sanford. 8. Paper—“Why I am an Eastern Star."—Mrs. Ida B. Clark. 9. Recitation—Miss Myrtle Hurst. 10. Instrumental Duett—Misses Ir ma Clark and Myrtle Fleming. 11. Music—Orehestra. ST. JOHNS DAY FESTIVAL. St. John’s Day will be observed by the Masons of Wichita, with appro- priate cerem@nies at the A. M. B. church on Sunday, Dec. 27th, 1908. An elaborate program has been pre- pared for the occasion. SPLENDID SAMPLES. ‘M. B, McKelly,. the hustling colored truck gardener of the north end brought some fine samples of Irish and sweet potatoes and turnips to the Search- light office so the editor might sample them for Xmas. They were so fine looking and tempting we had to make a previous Xmas sample and can testi- fy as to their fineness in taste—they are “0, Mr. McKelley is to be complimented on his push and tack and for the steady strides which he is making forward as a tiller of the soil. His examples is highly worthy of emulation. Let others do the same. On last Tuesday evening the literary society at the A. M. E. Church held their first meeting, Owing to the busy times during the holidays the attend- ance was not so large. However the enthusiasm: manifested by those pres- ent were highly’ encouraging to the future success of the organization. On nevt Tuesday evening the following program will be rendered: Solo, Miss Jennie Wheeler; recitaiton, Mrs. A. Dixon; instrumental solo; recitation, Mrs. L. Collins, and other selections. A spirited debate will be contested by the High school pupils. Resolved, That co-education is detrimental to the High school. Led by Cleman Fetherstone on the affirmative; Miss Laura Rawles, negative. Everyone {s invited to come out. ONE DAY AHEAD. ‘The Searchlight goes to press on ‘Thursday this week—one day ahead— on account of our regular publishing day—Friday—being Christmas day. ‘Any news which does not reach pub- lication this week we will publish next week. MERRY CHRISTMAS. We wish for our many readers a ‘Merry Xmas. Office Honrs 9a mto 6 pm Sundays by Appointment Dr. H. T. Bolden DENTIST AvL Wonk GUARANTEED Bell Phone 2467 507 N. Main St Wichita, Kan TS Satisfaction — INEVERY POUND or — ip hita’. ’ “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 a Centropolis Hotel 605 N. Main St Wichita, Ks First-Class Room and Board Meals 20¢ Mrs J W Newlin, Prop SAM ANDERSON DEAD. Sam Anderson, one of Wichita’s prominent colored men, died at his late residence 727 N. Wichita street, on ‘Tuesday morning, Dec. 22nd, 1908. He had been sick in his last illness but a few days suffering from pneumonia which caused his death. The end came peacefully. ‘The deceased was born in Clark county, Missourl, Aug. 6, 1859, and was 49 years, 4 months, 16 days old at the time of his death. . He lived for some time in Iowa and spent several years in Peabody, Kans. In 1882 he moved to Wichita and in 1885 went to MeFherson where he lived till 1891, When he came back to Wichita where he has since resided. In 1885 he, was united in marriage to Miss Lucy May. One son, Fayett. Anderson, blessed their home. Mr. Anderson was a member of Taas Lodge, No. 10. K, of P. Funeral services were held Thurs- day, Dec. 24, at 2 p. m., at the Second Baptist church, Rev. G. W. Smith of- ficiated. ‘The Pythians had charge of the boay. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM At St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sunday Evening, Dec. 27, at 7:15 O'clock By the United Choire, Orchestral Selection, Opening Chorus—“The Herald Star.” Prayer— Reading of “The Advent"—Miss Parks. Choirs—"O Blessed Babe.” Paper by Mrs. Dr. H. T. Bolden. ‘Solo, (selected) —Mrs. Butler. Recitation— Choirs—“Song and Star.” Recitation— t Choirs—"Wake from your sleep.” Recitation— Duett and Chorus—“Joy Should Crown His Birthday.” Orehestral Selection. Choirs—“Christmas Chiming Every- where.” Recitation—Mrs. Clayton, Choirs—“Look, Beholl what Mighty Legions.” Solo, (selected)—Mrs, Fines. Choirs—"God's Blessed Christmas Gite” Offertory—Selections by Choirs: “Oh Judah shout for Gladness.” “At the Ringing of the Bells.” Announcements and benediction. All are welcome, Come early. REV. J. T. SMITH, Pastor. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Arria Court, No. 7, O. 0, C.—Death of Mrs. Myrtle Glover. In as much as it has pleased the Su- preme Counsellor of the Heavenly Court to call from labor our beloved Sister, Myrtle Glover, We the members of, Arria Court, No. 7, Order Of Cal- anthe, learn with great sorrow of the death of our Sister, with the Sun- shine of a Christian im her soul. ‘To know her was to love her. She was a Sister well worthy the name Cal- anthe, Kind and courteous to all and an exemplary Past Worthy Counsel lor of Arrfa Court No. 7, and a loyal Calantheian. Be it therefore Resolved, That in the death of our Sister, whose virtues and high attain- ments should serve to inspire us all. Be it further Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss of our Sister and that we extend to her bereaved family our deepest sympathy in this their hour of sor- row, And be it further Resolved, That @ copy of these reso- Intions be spread upon the Journal of Arria Court, a copy be furnished the family and a copy be printed in the Daily Eagle, Wichita Searchlight Mrs. L. 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In reply to a letter the writer called. She was a handsome and fashionably-dressed woman. They took her to the children's ward and showed her two little foundlings, babies about fifteen months old. They were plump, well-nourished, extremely pretty and healthy children. "How sweet they are!" exclaimed the woman, fondling the babies. "What are their names?" "William Seymour and Mary Oxford," was the answer, but the explanation of these aristocratic names was the little ones had been found abandoned in Seymour and Oxford streets. "We shall have to change them," said the woman, and she was prepared to take them away then and there until it was pointed out to her that certain legal formalities must be compiled with. A member of the board of guardians then paid a visit to Kent, where is the country seat of the couple who wished to adopt the children. Both made a stipulation that their name should not be divulged. They offered to enter a $500 bond for the care and maintenance and education of the children. "The children shall be as our own children," they said. The deed has been drawn up and the babies' adoptive mother and father have signed the papers by which two little waifs ultimately will become inheritors of a large fortune. Such is destiny! ```markdown ``` Inauguration Expenses. The District of Columbia is once more agitating for an appropriation by congress to pay the expenses of the inauguration on the fourth of March next. Probably many persons imagine that the nation does pay for this pageant, but it does not give a penny. The entire expense is assumed by the residents of the District of Columbia, and it is a big sum for a community that has little commerce. All the money for the parades, etc., is furnished by the citizens through subscriptions, save what can be secured by selling seats on grandstands and tickets to the so-called "inaugural ball." Of course, the states which send military organizations to participate pay their way, but at the same time the District committee has to do something toward entertaining them. The cost has become a burden and really it ought to be made a national affair, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. The District needs no advertising, and it gets mighty little business out of the affair. It is a national function and congress ought to be willing to stand for the necessary expenses. Lord Roberts can talk as well as Kaiser Wilhelm, another fighting man. And Lord Roberts talks in the house of lords and not to a newspaper interviewer. "Bobs" call for an army of a million men to defend England from a German army of invasion was a surprisingly frank expression. Great Britain and all Europe will sit up and take notice on being told that the incomparable British navy must stay at home to keep a German army from swooping down upon London and dictating terms. Between the kaiser and Lord Roberts The Hague will have to work overtime to bring about that reduction of armaments. Everybody is waiting for the other fellow to unload. Three groups of men in modern life challenge attention and admiration for their ubiquity and their audacity, says the Boston Herald. They are the explorer, the pioneer trader and advance agent of commerce, and the religious propagandist. Science, commerce and religion are fundamental facts in contemporary life, as the the motives of truth-seeking, gain-getting and altruism, which are back of them. Of the three great missionary faiths of the world, Buddhism, Mahommedanism and Christianity, the Christian religion has planted its outpost on the most continents and has developed the most effective propaganda machine. The employees of the British ship-building firm, the president of which offered to take them into the business on a profit-sharing basis if they would agree not to strike, have accepted the offer, and will try the arrangement for a year. They evidently did not think that the labor leaders who advised them to reject the proposition were safe guides. Russia wants to buy the Wright ships. Russia would like to go up fo once without being blown up. VISITS WITH UNCLE BY Moods. "Moods in people is dangerous," as serted Cy. Alberts as he jolled back is dangerous," asas he lolled back of the grocery stove and smoked his cob pipe. 1910 "Now there wuz Al. Slimmer's wife. She wuz a good woman an' faithful t' Al. When he married her she wuz as likely a gal as ever I sot eyes on, purty as a picture and as vivashus as a bull pup wristlain an old shoe on th' lawn. You fellers know what happened t' her. After a while she begun t' gitt moods, an' one day she up and hanged herself in the cow stable and bruk her husband's heart." "But it didn't stay bruk long," interrupted Hank Craig, purloning a pickle from the keg, hard by. "He up an' married Marthy White three months later." "We ain't talkin' o' love and faithfulness," discussin' idiosyncr. scoffed Cy. "We're discussin' idiosyncrysis!" "Is it good t' eat, Cy.?" querled Grocer Baltuff, winking. "And there wuz Jim Cullow," continued Cyrus, not deligning to reply. "Now you fellers know he wuz a pretty good sort until he begin t' gift them moods. Course he wuz pecooolar and all that, by by gosh, fer one, I allus liked him. I used t' drop intew his shop and talk with him many's th' time and he war always courty an' perlite—and he wuz wuth a bunch o' money, too. "Well, one day he married th' wilder an' her boy cum t' live with 'em and Jim begun t' git them moods and imagine they wuz a tryin' t' git his money away from him. This went on for quite a long time until one mornin' we woke up an' found Jim hangin' frum th' bridge, deadern' a mackerel. In th' night he had shot his wife an' her son, an' th' law abidin' citizens o' the community gist nat'raly up and eased him off at th' end of a rope—an' it wuz th' moods that did it. Why I recollect—" "Say, pa," bawled a freckle-faced lad of nine years, bolting through the door and pouncing down upon Cy, "Ma's madder a hornet! She's a gittin' o' one them' there tantrums o' hern and sez if you don't come home this minute an' cut sum wood, she's a comin' down here an' wool th' life ouen't!" "Lord, Cy," gasped the grocer, sniping a string, "she's a gittin' one o' them moods!" But Cyrus, deaf to the guffaw that followed, darted apprehensively through the back door and sped up the street as fast as his pudgy legs would carry him. "Ma'll make it hot fer him," grinned th' son and heir, diving into the cranberry barrel. "Gimme a cent's worth o' licorice." Discords. TING-A-LING DIND-DING I'll BE DOWN IN A MINUTE I don't think a fellow ever shaved or took a bath but that the telephone bell rang right in the middle of his toilet operations. When a boy begins to spit through his teeth and carry grapevine about in his pocket, it is time for mother to investigate what he is doing nights. One of the nicest ways in the world to get your wife to say something nice to you is to say something nice to her—and keep it up until she just has to be pleasant. A sixteen-year-old young lady can look more important going down town after five cents' worth of mohair than a new husband when he rushes off pell-mell—to call the doctor to come to his house just as quickly as ever he can. Saved B'gosh We once knew a man who would spend days and nights at the bed of a sick neighbor, divide his last dollar with the needy or get up in the middle of the night to put a blanket on a shivering animal. Sometimes he would get mad and cuss, but all the dogs and children loved him. That man is dead now, and we sometimes wonder where he is.—Petty (Okla.) Enterprise. Making Money It is said a girl recently sold a box full of love letters to a rag man with a lot of rags, for 50 cents. Looking over his purchases later the man discovered that he had purchased a good thing. He boiled those letters down and sold the product for strained honey and realized a good profit. Rayron Williams ODD BURIAL GROUND NECROPOLIS WHERE ROYAL DEAD OF CHINA LIE. Mausoleums of Former Emperors Reared Amid Pagodas and Sculp- New York.—The necropolis in which the royal dead of China are buried is one of the most curious cemeteries in the world. It is in the neighborhood of the Great Wall, something over fifty miles from Peking, and for the ordinary visitor is reached by mule litter. Its present occupants are the spirits and the dust of all except two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty, which gave way to the present Manchu dynasty in 1644. The most curious feature of the necropolis is a marble-paved avenue, bordered with mammoth sculptured beasts and human figures. They remind one of Karnak's avenues of sculptured sphinxes, although the perfection of alignment is missing and the figures are more widely separated. All the figures are gray and stained. Time and weather have performed their work. There are standing and kneeling elephants with the almond eyes of a Chinaman; squatting and standing camels with stained hummocks and the softly undulating necks of geese; kneeling horses with the gentle demeanor of children's hobby horses; sheep with the subtle aspect of serpents; lions with the horrid, rolling eyes, the gathered brows and the fanged mouths of towering, all-devour One of the Chinese Tombs. ing ogres; impossible unicorns; Chinese dragons, and, at the end, six engles of men, three of them austere military figures and three thoughtful counsellors of state. They stand "in the midst of a vast solitude," bordering the way to the tombs. The site of the 13 mausoleums of the Mings is a solitary plain, stretching for miles to a line of jagged hills almost lost in the misty distance. A grass-grown marble highway crosses the green plain from the square red pagoda, with golden yellow roof, which marks the entrance to this ancient burial place. It winds through a valley, crosses a broad river by marble bridges and finally branches like the ribs of a fan to the different mausoleums standing out in gorgeous colors against the background of the hills. The first pagoda is a sort of outer vestibule. The vestibule proper is a similar structure, some distance further on, guarded by four griffins on the tops of the same number of stately columns of marble, richly carved and yellow with age. Flaunting dragons' wings and tails on the ridge poles proclaim the nationality of the architects. Rising into the shadows of the roof at the crossing of the two interior halls is a great marble monument in the shape of a turtle bearing on its back an obelisk of black marble. On this is engraved a poem by Kien Lung, a wise and energetic emperor of the present ruling dynasty, who is said to have been the author of 38,950 poetical compositions. The force of Chinese worship of ancestors is illustrated by Kien Lung's abdication at the age of 60 because of his unwillingness to equal or surpass his illustrious grandfather in the length of his reign. The turtle, among the Chinese as well as the Koreans, is the symbol of longevity and eternity. From this pagoda the broad marble avenue, bordered with the curious soft gray effigies, stretches away toward the hazy horizon. The paving stones are almost hidden by the grass which has grown up between them. Broken pieces of pavement which have been cast up like wreckage on the beach and ruts retard the movement of the vehicles of the occasional visitors. The squatting camels are first passed, one on either side, facing each other, for the figures occur in pairs, one of each sex. Then follow in order the standing camels, the kneeling elephants, the standing elephants, the line finally terminating in the far distance in the six human effigies. At this end of the causeway is a gateway with red walls and red roof, adding another splash of color to the scene. Beyond it the marble way winds for four or five miles, twice crossing the murmuring river on solid bridges of marble and finally mounting a hill near the river to the tree embowered mausoleum of Yung Lo, one of the Mings. She—Why do churches and theaters have such high ceilings, I wonder? He—You evidently are forgetting about the size of the ladies' hats. DONNELLY IS PUBLIC PRINTER. John S. Leech Resigns and Former Union Chief Is Appointed. Washington.—Public Printer John S. Leech has sent his resignation to President Roosevelt, asking to be returned to service in the Philippines, and Samuel B. Donnelly of Brooklyn, N. Y., former president of the International Typographical union, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Leech. Samuel B. Donnelly was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1866, and while yet a boy became a school teacher. Then he learned the trade of J. B. H. printer. He was elected president of the New York Typographical union, better known as the "Big Six," in 1896. After holding this office three years he was elected president of the International Typographical union, holding the presidency two years. In 1903 Mr. Donnelly was made a member of the general board of arbitration of the building trades. He was appointed a member of the New York board of education in 1901 and was reappointed in 1905. President Roosevelt last spring appointed him a member of the special committee to report on labor conditions in the Panama canal zone. The president knows Mr. Donnelly personally and believes his selection will put a stop to much dissatisfaction that has existed for several years as to the operation of affairs in the big printing office. This dissatisfaction was strong during the regime of Charles A. Stillings, culminating in the removal of Mr. Stillings and the appointment of Mr. Leech. President Roosevelt, it is stated, will give Mr. Leech his old place as public printer in the Philippines. He left this position to come to Washington as public printer. COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION. Daniel J. Keefe Appointed to Succeed Late F. P. Sargent. Washington.—Daniel J. Keefe, who has been appointed commissioner general of immigration to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent, is a native of Cook county, Illinois, having been born on a farm near Chicago. He has been connected with the labor movement since youth and organized the first longshoremen's union in Chicago. Under Gov. Tanner's administration he was a member of the Illinois state board of arbitration and was sixth vice-president of the American Federation of DANIEL J. KEEFE Labor. He has been president of the International Longshoremen's union since its organization and since that time has been a resident of Detroit. Twin Place. One day an old gentleman who found the Java Village at the world's fair very absorbing at length confided in a young man standing near. "It's powerful nice to watch," he said, "but I may say I should be better on't if I was a trifle better posted. My jography's a leetle rusty, and it's truth and fact that I don't jestly know where Java is. Now, where is it?" "Oh," said the young man, with the assured quiet of one who knows, "just a little way from Mocha!"—Argonaut. Her Good Reasons. At the Queen's theater, London, when the experiment was made of prohibiting the wearing of matinee hats a lady on her way to the stalls, told by an attendant that she must remove her headgear, seemed embarrassed and said: "I cannot." A man accompanying her remoterstrated, whereupon she took him a few steps aside and said in an audible whisper: "You stupid! Some of my curls are fixed to my hat." The couple left the theater. JANUARY When skies are cold with wintry stars, and hills Are white with yester-even's snow, and lie In ghostly state beneath the ghostly sky; When many a gusty blast the darkness fills With ever lonely, homeless sound, and chills The window panes with frost; when crackling fly The sparks about the hearth, and glow and die, While in the pause his note the cricket trills; Oh, then how dear is home! and what a sense Of ruddy warmth and peace beguiles the mind! And what a charm in listening while the wind Blows fierce outside, through winter's starry tents, And dies away around the window-pane, And ever rises loud, and dies again! —Ernest Warburton Shurtleff. APPY New Year!" The glad greeting rings on on every hand. A new twelve month has been ushered in with all its mystery of "the things which are to be." upon the term "year." That another year has come is relatively unimportant. The stress is to be laid not on the quantity but on the quality of one's life. All that an earnest soul can do is to live each day of the new year by itself, as it comes in its turn, trying, if so it may be, to put a month's effort in one day, and a day's victory into a single hour. The time is short, and it remaineth that all who know Christ and partake of his gift of new life should be diligent always, watch unto prayer and boast not themselves of the morrow. Sufficient unto each day is the burden and blessing thereof. The newness of the new year is essentially a newness of spirit. A new man will always enjoy the new year. When another January arrives it is distinctively the time to slough off the old and to put on the new. There is an old nature to be discarded, and a new spiritual manhood to be assumed. The trouble with many people, however, is that they try to remake and to reform themselves, forgetting that a few good resolutions, more or less loosely kept, can at best only touch the outside and possess no interior efficacy in the recesses of the spirit. The new man who is really worthy of the name is the new man in Christ Jesus. Where Jesus is there is always newness of experience, renovation of the moral nature, freshness of hope and a resiliency of elastic joy. It is not necessary to wait until the first of January in any approaching year to win the wisdom of such a heavenly faith or to experience the benefits of such a spiritual quickening. The promise of God is now, to every one that believeth. Each morning may be a resurrection day, each evening a time of golden promise fair, yet not as fading, as the sunset. The New Year joy is for all of life, all the time. It is stimulating and encouraging to feel that a brand new year is offered for happy employment, and that the old records with their motley pages, A Prayer for A Prayer for the New Year --- ALMIGHTY GOD, the unfathi who hast brought us and art sparing us to commandments, prepare us, we days. Let Thy grace enlighten our weakness. Help us to for past, cherishing only the wisest ALMIGHTY God, the unfailing source of light and mercy, who hast brought us to the beginning of this year, and art sparing us to love Thee and to keep Thy commandments, prepare us, we beseech Thee, for the coming days. Let Thy grace enlighten our darkness and strengthen our weakness. Help us to forget the sins and sorrows of the past, cherishing only the wisdom and the humility they may have taught us. Inspire us with new purposes and new hopes. Deepen within our hearts the love of truth and goodness. Renew in us the life of that which alone makes life worth living. Enable us to discern the solemn meaning of these earthly days, and the high and sacred purpose for which they are given. Suffer us not to be unfaithful to Thee. Chou hast richly blessed us hitherto; still lead us by Thy hand; still admonish and guide us by Thy spirit, and leave us not to ourselves, Chou Good Shepherd of the sheep. Let not the sorrow and weariness of life rob us of our faith in Thee. Whatever light may shine or shadow fall, keep us in the fellowship and in the service of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen! ```markdown ``` T G some still vacant and other marred, and, perhaps, here and there blotted with tears, may be put away, and fresh, unstained pages substituted in their place. It is helpful to remind oneself that those broken resolutions of 1908 may be renewed in 1909, and, what is better, reinforced by more of that prayer and divine grace for want of which the idealizing resolves of the past year were soon forgotten or went so sadly unfulfilled. The new year means, accordingly, a new hope, a new song, a new endeavor, a new outlook, a new inspiration, a new determination and a new grace—every new thing that is good appears to be possible in its gift. A hope like this makes any doubter optimistic, and gives to existence the character of a life worth living. A wide chasm seems to intervene between the old and the new. Into its depths should be cast every regret, every halting doubt, and every hampering fear which belongs to the past period of our experience and which would burden and hinder our worthy efforts and spiritual progress in the new year. Let us take up our new duties and meet our fresh opportunities in free, gladsome and hopeful spirit, knowing that God, who has purposed them for our uplift, will give us grace to carry us safely through. Happy New Year! The message is sent far and near. Let the glad greeting be heard on all sides. There is a prophecy and a promise in the New Year. Even to those who are bent with grief, or lonely by reason of bitter bereavement it is possible and timely to say, though with lowered tone and softened accent: "Happy New Year!" Every year will be a happy, or, at least, a peaceful, one in which the presence of the Lord is realized—which is spent under the protection of his wings, while its duties are discharged in his fear and its responsibilities are borne with the assistance of his grace. For the Christian every year should be an improvement on the past, and offer its additional opportunities for growing in grace and Christlikeness. 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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. ALL THINGS ARE WELL. That ends well—so pay your subscription to the Searchlight and get good NEWTON GLEANINGS. The young men of the Second Baptist church congregational has very recently made a mark that will have telling effect in this community for ages to come. Their very liberal donation as an organization to the new sight for the Second Baptist church edifice is a town and home circle talk. Complimentary words of appreciation are heard on all sides. Theyyoung people have become so jubilant over their first effort, that the Y. M. C. A. and D. G. C. have inaugurated a joint campaign in view of holding a grand reception and entertainment the 30th inst. As ample preparations have been made for the occasion, the affair promises to climax all previous efforts. Mr. Wm. Coleman is master of the situation and should have the moral backing of the whole church and community. Mrs. H. Neely who was on the sick list several days last week, was able ti fill her station again at church last Sabbath. Mrs. L. B. Dickerson returned home from Hutchinson a few days ago where she bad bee nattending the bedside of her sick daughter. Mrs. Franklin and Rev. Henry Lightfoot of Hutchinson spent last week in the city visiting his son, Mr. Jack Tandy and many of his old friends. He also favored the C. M. S. pastor and people with an inspiring sermon. A very profitable meeting was held Thursday afternoon by the Missionary and Bee Hive Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church at the home of Mrs. L. B. Dickerson on E. 12th street. Preparing blocks for quilts was one of the chief features of the meeting. Mrs. Wm. Webb who has been suffering with dropsy for the past several months was tapped the past week and at this writing seems to be somewhat improvéd. Her recovery is prayed for and hoped for. Fine weather on the Sabbath and good service throughout the day at the Second Baptist church. Morning subject, "The Wonderful Gift to man." Thesermon was listened to with much interest by a very appreciative congregation. The Sunday school was large and much interest was manifested in the study of the lesson. The pastor's exposition on the doctrine, "All Believers Have a Right to Equal privileges in the Church," in the B. Y. P. U. meeting brought old men to their feet. "He is from generation to generation," was the evening subject of the sermon. Many strangers were conspicuous at this service. As all eyes are turned toward Christmas trees with the expectation of receiving gifts, we pray and sincerely hope that many hearts will also be open for the reception of the unspeakable gift. The N. U. G. Club meeting at the home of Mrs. Jackson Roach's last Monday afternoon at 2:30 were very interesting. The lesson led by Mrs. Wm. Coleman on "The Star of the East," was impressive. The members present were made to say, "Did not our hearts burn within us," as she read and commented. Subject for the next meeting will be, "Christmas Tree." The meeting will be at the home of the president, Mrs. A. L. Ford the 28 inst. We hope to have a good attendance Watch meeting night. Come prepared to make and offering for "Foreign Missions." New subscribers are receiving their papers and are much pleased. We hope others will take note and fall in line. Good news every week. See Agent Garnett at 117 E. 12th street. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Florence, were in the city Sunday evening. TOPEKA. KS. Mrs. Sarah Weddington celebrated her fifty-second birthday on December the third at her home 635 Spruce st. The guests present were: Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Miss K. Woodson, Mrs. A. Farras, Mrs. C. T. Allen, Mrs. B. W. Atkinson, Mrs. J. O'Brien, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. L. Minms, Mrs. Leannere, Rev. C. G. Fishback and Rev. J. E. Edwards. They spent a delightful afternoon and many beautiful present was presented. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First Publication in Wichita Searchlight, Dec. 26th, 1908.) Wendell E. Green, a registered pharmacist in the state of Kansas, applies for a permit for the sale of intoxicating liquors, for medicinal, mechanical and scientific purposes, to be used at his store at 615 N. Main street, in the City of Wichita and the County of Sedgwick. The petition, signed by 25 men, all freeholders over 21 years of age and by 25 women over 21 years of age in the Second Ward of the City of Wichita, in the County of Sedgwick, was filed in the Office of the Judge of the Probate Court December 22nd, 1908, and the hearing is to be January 28th, 1909, at 9 a.m. 3t IN DANGEROUS CONDITION. Mrs. Mabel Small was Shot Three Tines by Her Husband. Mrs. Mabel Small (colored), more commonly known in Wichita as Mabel Ross, was brought to Wichita in a precarious condition Monday, and is now at the home of her father, Aleck Paul, at 532 North Water street, where she is being treated by Dr. Emanual Harrison. Mrs. Small is suffering from a number of gun shot wounds. She was shot by her drunken husband, in her home at Los Animas, Colo. She and her husband were living in Los Animas and have been for two years. Last Friday he returned home drunk and started trouble. Immediately after the quarrel began he began shooting at her One bullet struck her on one hand, one on the left jaw, which tore away a part of the jaw-bone, the teeth and a part of the tongue, and one in the back. When the bullet struck her in the jaw, she fell forward on her face, and her husband stood over her and shot her again in the back. This bullet has not been located, but Dr. Harrison will probe for it as soon as her condition will permit. The two first wounds are very painful, but not serious. The shot in the back is the most dangerous, but Dr. Harrison believes she will recover if no complications set in. Mrs. Small will be remembered as Mabel Ross, who shot her husband, Be Ross, at 539 North Water street, about two years ago, while he was beating her with a baseball bat. She was discharged on the word of her husband, who made a request before he died. A few months after that she was married again, and has lived in Los Animas since. NIGHT RIDERS TRIAL. A Most Ghastly Story of Rapine, Murder, Outrages and Bloodshed. The revelations being produced at the trial of the night riders in Union City, Tenn., who have caused so much havoc in that community is one of the most blood-curdling episodes ever recorded in the annals of crime. It is almost impossible to believe that the human mind could become so deadly depraved to commit such fiendish and cowardly acts of murder and human torture such as has been revealed as the work of this band of midnight prowlers and cold blooded murderers. These conditions are most deplorable. The white man of the south land in his eagerness to place a brand of inferiority upon the defenseless, law abiding and peacebale Negro, and to hold the Negro up to public ridicule is permitting to grow up in his midst a band of white law breakers whose teachings and whose practices is eating at the very heart strings of the white man's civilization. The feuds of Kentucky, the night riders of Tennessee, the wholesale slaughter by white men all over our fair land is showing the signs of coming disaster. The Negro is quietly looking on at the many signs of discontent, of savage murders, attacks and onslaughts in the white man's own family circle. Defying the militia, cursing the authorities and wrecking vengeance is seen on all sides, wholly by white men. If the white man would content himself to leave the Negro alone and turn his attention to the lawless element in his own race far more good will be accomplished to make this a better country in which to live. Rev. M. Wooten, presiding elder, left Wednesday for Arkansas City, pleased with the splendid quarterly meeting and quarterly conference held in Wichita this quarter. Mrs. Jas. J. Olden is quite ill at her home. Mrs. Brown, mother of Mrs. H. F. Frazier, is reported very ill at her home 1713 Wabash. Mrs. M. L. Copeland arrived in the city Tuesday to join her husband, Rev. Copeland, pastor Tabernacle church. Miss Cora Bradford of Denver, Colo. is in the city to spend the holidays with relatives. Jas. Jackson of Anthony, was In the city to attend the funeral of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Myrite Glover. Mrs. W. N. Miller and Mrs. Lew Robinson was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geyler Sunday for dinner. NEW HOPE LITERARY. The following is the program of New Hope Literary Society for Monday night, Dec. 28th: Inst. Solo—Mrs. Fishback. Vocal Solo—Miss Underwood. Reading—Mrs. Underwood. Vocal Solo—Mr. Morrow. Oration—Mr. Copeland. Inst. Solo—Mr. Johnson. Address—Mr. Copeland. Inst. Solo—Miss Emma Johnson. Address—Rev. Fishback. Debate—Resolved. That educaiton is more essential than money. Affirmed Mr. Price. Negative, Mr. Braman. Fred Holmes, a former Wichitan, but now a farmer near Clearwater is spending the Christmas holidays in Wichita. His many friends are glad to meet him. C. R. Wilfley is working for the Cofeyville paper mill straw press. ODD WILL OF SUICIDE 4 PROVIDES HOME FOR OLD WOM EN AFTER DEATH OF MOTHER. Latter's Crippled and Helpless Condition Leads to Making—Inmates of Place Must Agree to Have Body Cremated. Bellingham, Wash.—It develops that the will of Miller G. Scouten, who killed himself by sending a bullet into his brain as he stood in the presence of his aged and crippled mother, provides for the establishment of a home for aged women after the death of Mrs. Scouten, who is bequeathed the property until her death. Not only is the will, made three years ago, interesting because of its provisions, but it is the more so on account of the causes that led up to its making. One of the requirements for admission to the proposed home is that the woman must deposit her funeral expenses with the board of trustees before entering, and there is the further provision that the body of each inmate must be cremated upon her death. When Miller Scouten was a child his father lost his life while serving his country as a soldier. Since then the boy had been all in all to the aged mother. During the last few years Scouten had been almost constantly with his parent, finding it impossible many of the days to leave her side long enough to walk to the post office for his mail. For years the woman has been an invalid, and her temperament was such that she would have no one about her but her son. He did the work about the house, attended to her wants in a thousand ways and was out of her sight hardly a minute during the day or night. This state of affairs had existed for some time, and of late there had been considerable comment on the fact that Scouten was no more to be seen about the city. He was formerly a man about town, buoyant, restless and fond of a good time and pleasant associates, but when his mother became unable to care for herself and refused to permit any person other than her son to care for her Scouten gave up everything else to be with her. Although she had been a care for years, it was only within the last few months that her condition became such that he was unable to leave her for more than a few minutes at a time. This condition of affairs caused him to prepare the will that will be filed for probate. The two executors are instructed to secure a site for a place to be known as "The Marion Scouten Home," near Bellingham, for the benefit of women over the age of 63 years. This figure was decided upon, it is believed, because it represents the age of the mother for whom he was giving up everything at that time. Scouten's idea, as expressed in the will, is that his body be cremated, and he seems to have had the idea that this is something that is more than a whim, for he insists on this provision of the will in regard to the inmates of the home. The home is to be open to NO SPOONING IN CHURCH. Pastor and Leaders Take Action Against Members Who Kiss. Pittsburg.—While they believe it is proper that marriages should be solemnized in church, the pastor and leaders in the Free Methodist church at Stauffer, Westmoreland county, have taken a stand against courtship inside the church doors, especially during religious services. Recently the pastor has been annoyed by the actions of love-sick young people, who have been carrying on courtships during the services. Open osculatory expressions of affection have been witnessed in the church, and the climax came the other night. The pastor had before warned the young people that better order must prevail. That night Aaron Gadd, a leader in the church, arose and expressed the idea that, while marriages are perfectly proper, church courtship is not, and insisted that the later cease. Mr. Gadd announced that he had secured the names of several offenders and that, if the love making did not cease, steps would be taken to see that it did. INSURE AGAINST THE MOB London Merchants Fear Outbreak of Unemployed. London.—A genuine novelty in the way of insurance has just been introduced in London, called "mob insurance." It is taken out by merchants against possible losses through rioting or looting by mobs. This does not mean that merchants fear the suffragettes are about to burst all bounds and inaugure a reign of terror. Protection is rather sought against the violence of the unemployed, who are unusually numerous in London this winter, and are likely to become more so as the season advances. The most active demand for this queer insurance is in the vicinity of the parliament buildings, which would naturally be the objective point of a mob incited to make a demonstration against the authorities. Nothing may occur to justify the fears of the merchants who are seeking this form of protection, but it is highly significant of conditions in the world's metropolis. Forbade Widow to Wed all women over the age mentioned who agree to comply with the provisions of the will. None is barred because of nationality or religious belief, and it is ordered that no religious ceremonies or services shall be held on the ground or in the building. Any aged couple may go upon the home property and live providing they erect a cottage, which shall become the property of the home upon their death. To the aged mother Scouten left sufficient property for the remainder of her life, and to his brother, Theodore Scouten of Chicago, is given $200 a month after the mother's death. In the event that the remainder of the estate is not sufficient to establish the home the funds are to be invested until they shall have reached such proportions as are required. PRISONERS BOSS JAILER Send Him to Town for Tobacco and Escape in His Absence. Bentonville, Ark.—When three inmates of the jail here broke out they abused the kind-heartedness of Sheriff Russell. "Go uptown and get us some tobacco," was the request sent to the accommodating sheriff by his restless wards. "Sure," was the sheriff's comment as he reached for his hat. And when he came back there was a big hole in the wire cage and there was only one man in the cell. He explained that he had decided to wait for the tobacco. As a reward of merit he got the entire supply, while the sheriff mounted a horse and set out after the runaway prisoners. A recently discharged prisoner had cut the bars nearly through from the outside and the inmates had then waited for an opportunity to break out the severed section of the cage. AARON BURR RELIC LOST. Reward Offered for Watch Charm Whittled by Statesman. Denver, Col.—The price of pork has soared away up in this city, higher than ever before known, being boosted by W. W. Obert, who lives at 1435 Champa street, and who sells meats for a local market. He offers $100 for a pig lost by him the other day. The pig is made of ivory, weighs less than one ounce, and was whittled out by Aaron Burr while that statesman was in jail awaiting trial on a charge of treason. The ivory pig was worn as a watch charm by Obert, who received it as an heirloom from his father. The pig has been owned by the Obert family ever since one of the Oberts made the acquaintance of Aaron Burr when he was visiting Blennerhasset on his island in the Ohio river. Before his trial Burr amused himself by whittling and filing on a piece of ivory, and one of these pieces was fashioned into the shape of a pig and given Obert's ancestor. It has been carried as a watch charm until it became as smooth as a piece of glass, and is now yellow with age. Rich Californian's Will Now Is in Court as Result. San Francisco.—Whether or not Mrs. Edie W. Gonzalez, widow of the wealthy Monterey rancher, Mariano E. Gonzalez, may remarry and still retain her share of the estate of her late husband will be decided by a jury in Judge Graham's court at an early date. Mrs. Gonzalez is contesting the will, which seeks to keep her in a state of perennial widowhood. Gonzalez left an estate of about $300,000. After making provision for the daughter of the testator, Anita C. Gonzalez, the will creates a trust of the remainder of the estate, the income from which is divided into three equal parts—one part going to the widow, one part to the daughter, Anita, and the other part to be divided between the 20 or 30 grandchildren of Francisco Rico, half-brother of Gonzalez. In the event of the remarriage of Mrs. Gonzalez, the will provides that her third shall go to the Rico heirs. There is another clause in the will providing in set terms that any person contesting the will shall take nothing from the estate. Mrs. Gonzalez, in endeavoring to break the husband's prohibiting will, is therefore taking a chance of losing everything. Gonzalez died in December, 1903. The widow's name had been mentioned several times in connection with a possible second visit to the hymeneal altar. Under an order of the probate court she is now receiving a family allowance of $750 a month. The grounds upon which she bases her contest are that Gonzalez was subject to hallucinations prior to his death and that he came under the undue influence of persons who told him false and malicious stories about his wife. FINDS VIRGIN PINE FOREST. Forestry Commission Makes Interesting Discovery in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minn.—Gen. C. C. Andrews, forestry commissioner for Minnesota, has just completed a trip of exploration into the uninhabited pines of Itasca and St. Louis counties, and during his absence found what he be- PITT'S HOUSE FOR SALE. Historic Home of Earl of Chatham Is to Be Auctioned. London—North End Place, Hampstead Heath, which was once the residence of William Pitt, earl of Chatham, is shortly to be put up at auction—a fact which recalls the oftenquoted remark that had Lord Chatham not been lying ill there, but in health and at his post, the Boston tea duty would never have been imposed and the Union Jack still, possibly, be floating over the North American continent. It was in this residence that Pitt, during his frequent fits of melancholia and in spite of the fact that he was at the time prime minister and was being urgently called upon by the king and his colleagues, shut himself off from all communication with the outside world—even from his own family and servants. The small room in which he remained for days together, seeing no one, still remains, and contains the curious box cupboard in the wall through which the patient received his meals and anything conveyed to him. It is an opening about two feet square, having a door on each side of the wall so that articles could be placed in the cupboard from the outside and withdrawn from the inside without it being necessary for the servant bringing them to have even a glimpse of the invalid. The Chatham correspondence shows instance after instance of the urgent appeals sent by the king, the duke of Grafton and other ministers, all of which failed to induce Pitt to leave North End. CLAIMS WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. Butler, Pa., Pastor Says He Has Plan to End Gravitation Law. Butler, Pa—Rev. Phillip Shredovich, pastor of the Greek Orthodox church here and editor of Justness, has announced a discovery which, if it works out, will put Newton, Franklin and Edison far in the rear. The pastor-editor declares he has invented a means by which the rotation of the earth on its axis may be taken advantage of in travel, and that by standing still one may go round the world in 24 hours. He has found a way, Rev. Mr. Shredovich says, by which men may lift themselves above the earth to a point where they will stand still while the earth rotating from west to east, will do their traveling for them. The secret is jealously guarded by the pastor and his wife, whom he credits with suggesting the idea. He asks $100,000 for the invention. Rev. Mr. Shredanovich said: "We will hoist ourselves above the earth and await the coming of the desired place, then we will lower ourselves where we desire to be. In this way we may go from America to Europe in less than 12 hours. My secret is how to stand super earth and not be trailed by the earth's attraction. He says his invention makes it possible to get away from gravitation and still not be lost in space. He does not say how one may get away from the swirling earth and take his stand in the ethereal void, but any one with $100,000 may find out. lieves to be the most beautiful grove of Norway pine in the middle west. This grove he recommends the state purchase for park purposes, it being especially well adapted for the purpose on account of its being adjacent to a lake of considerable size. Speaking of his 200-mile jaunt, going and coming through the forests, Gen. Andrews in his own words says: "Starting with a double team and driver from Grand Rapids early Thursday morning, I drove northeast to Thistledale lake, then turning southeast arrived at Hibbing Saturday evening, in all a drive by carriage of about 105 miles. What was especially interesting on the trip was the immense pine forest, worth a million or more dollars, and as yet untouched by fire, situated in townships 60 and 61, ranges 21 and 22. I was six hours driving through pine forests. "At Thistledew lake, about sixty miles by road, a little east of north from Grand Rapids, is the most beautiful pine forest scenery that I know of in Minnesota. There is an extensive level tract of close standing, large, symmetrical and lofty Norway pines, the ground free from underbrush, 50 feet above and overlooking Thistledew lake, a handsome body of water about two miles in extent. It is too beautiful a tract of timber ever to be cut and should be acquired and held by the state or some public-spirited owner for a park. I was informed that it belongs to a Canadian logging company. Millionaires' Church to Rise New York.—Long island is to have a millionaires' church just as New York has its millionaires' club. The new house of worship, a costly edifice of the Protestant Episcopal denomination, is to rise in the very center of the fashionable Wheatley Hills district. According to report the millionaires' church will be the outcome of rivalry between very rich families in Nassau county begotten when Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay built a beautiful new stone church for Trinity parish, Roslyn. Near the site of the new church are the country estates of Mrs. Robert Bacon, wife of the assistant secretary of state at Washington; Harry Payne Whitney and Dorothy Whitney, all of whom are reported to be active in the interest of the church. 777 Directory 333 Official Knights & Da Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TAPOR MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kaa. 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. G. Q. M., Scott, Kans. . P. P., Neb. DFORD, C. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. C. PR OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 684 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. 2 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-2 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 Fry. (A) 2 Rev. fee Cit 3 J. G. Ka 4 F. D. Ne 220 E 9th 23 Thur. (A) 1922 N. 10th Fri. (A) 118 So. Mul- 1-3 Thur. 444 N. 5th, 1. (A) 18 E. 11th, 3 Tues. (A) 17 E Laurett, Ark. (A) k. 823 Free- Kansas, 1-3 11 Stewart, 3 Thur. (A) 24 N. Wash- Kan., 2-4 5 Weir City, 08 Washing- 3 Wed. (A) So. Barber, Sat. (A) 202 So. 9th, 3 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G. Brown, 517 N. Main, Wichita, Kans., 1-3 Tues. A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 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. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 13th. Coffeville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 22 B. C. Easter, Box 156, Oswego Kans., 2-4 Tues. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th, Cherry- vale, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 25 J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 59 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. 4 Mrs. H. Tyler, 520 E 9th Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 5 Mrs Carrie Brown, 922 N. 10th, Atchison, Kan., 2-4 Fri. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Alice Perry, 344 N. 5th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Tues. (A) 9 Mrs. Katie Thomas, 117 E Laurett, Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark, Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodford, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Hattie Warden, 124 N. Washington, Pittsburg, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Robb N. 7 Dr. W 9 A. J. K 10 Geo. 11 C. 12 Lee K 13 Ed F 14 Richa Om 17 Rev. Co 18 Jas. Citi 19 W. M reen 22 B. 15 Mrs. Ellen Lee, Box 25 Weir City, Kan. 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2202 So. 9th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 704 E. 12th, 8 Wed. (A) So. 14th Par- . (A) 7 Pottawat- Kans., 1-3 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, LIn- coln, Neb. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St, Lea- venworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawat- omie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 3 Set. ED—A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN to ride and exhibit Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and pay the U.S. tax. We will ship your bicycle and text you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to tcycle it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. PRICES at one small deposit above actual cost may be possible to make men's裤业 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's gu- dour your bicycle. NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone remarkable special offers to rider agents. L. BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. and you will receive our catalogue and our unheard of factory remarkable special offers to rider agents. BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but from S3 to S8 or $19. Descriptive bargains lists mailed free. heels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. HORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 LING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY WANTED—A RIDER single Lost Model "Banger" bicycle for making money fast. Write for full portion NO MONEY REQUIRED until you re- ceive your bike. Allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL, dur- put it to any test you wish. If you are an buyer, keep the bike until it is on your FACTORY PRICES. At one small profit, at middlemen, we charge the attebe behind your bicycle. DO NOT BIT at any price until you receive our cat- age price. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED: stud- ing how prices we can make you till you own. than any other factory. We are satis- tioned BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our double SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not re- usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our c- promptly at prices ranging from $3.00 to $50.00. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES 4 10" The regular retail price of these tires is will put particulars and initial offer at once. We ship NO MONEY REQUIRED anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight and be anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight and put it to any test you wish. If you want to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES **f** furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at $50, midmiddleness's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guan- ance at any price until you receive our catalogue of bicycles or a pair of tires from anymany prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and superb range of wonderful low prices we can make you this year. We sell the most beautiful bicycles from any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $19. Descriptive bargains lists mailed free. single wheel importer roller chains and parts, repairs and coaster-BRAkes $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 8 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE,ONLY HODGSTHORN RECORD HONETONE COLLEGE HEAVING $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair $4.00 for $8.00 with order $4.55. NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the sr out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: In all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special tire that closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tire. The puncture-resistant advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $8.90 per pair. All orders shipped same day the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as agreed. We will send you a receipt and enclose this advertisement. We will also send you nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you find that they will ride easier, run faster, and have better fuel efficiency than any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and we will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby ma- sell HF at OAK WITH ORDAL) and enclose this ad noticed plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OU not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased than when you want. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence you want if YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about h but write us a postal today. DO DO NOT WAIT but a pair of tires from anyone us offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY until you have examined and found them strictly as represented, if you pay 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you have a BMW and own one, this advertisement tells you. We will also send one Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in all these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We pleased that when you buy a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, because this remarkable tire offer. ES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of bicycles Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at hoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which and kinds of tires at about half the usual price. write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful posts a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. CLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Furniture-Puretire tires on appraisal for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all the tires. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful tires. 333 TABERNACLES. Chief Preceptresses 59 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 Aitchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 80 Mrs. Fulda Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abillene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, N. Y Lawrence Kan. 2-4 Thur. (A) 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Wed. (A) 98 Mra. Ida M. Jordan, 908 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) TEMPLES. Chief Mentors. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1178, Wehr 2 Rev. Jos. Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kans., 1-3 Tues. City, Kan., 1-8 Fri. 3 J. G. Burtett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. 4 F. D. E rly, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Mon. 60 E. C. Sqres, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3, Mon. TENTS. 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Bt Scott. Kan. 2-4 Sat. (A) Notice the thikk rubber treads "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This may make any other make-SOFT, ELASIC and EASY RIDING. 3 Lizzle Weaver, 1123 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb., 2. Fll. (A) 4 Laura Washington, 914 Walker, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat. Morn. 5 Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe Coffeyville, Kan., 2-1 Wed. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 S. Walnut, Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Mary Brown, 325 Miam, Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 "Q" St. Atchison, Ks., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 17 H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Ks., 2-4 Wed. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Sainna, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman Plate, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, 2103 Grand, Parson, 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. 28 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrence Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 36 Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 37 Jannie McAdoo, 8318 N. Madison, Topeka, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 813 Washington, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat. NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Test is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at one W. N. MILLER, Editor. The plan of the proposed Henry Hudson memorial bridge at New York calls for a reinforced concrete span of 710 feet, and represents one of the boldest engineering projects of the time. The Highways Protection league reports 932 automobile accidents occurred in Great Britain in 1907, killing 215 persons and injuring 675. For these accidents and other motor car offenses, 2,270 persons were summoned, of whom 2,046 were convicted. There are at present on duty in the main thoroughfares of Paris 21 police men who speak English, nine who speak German, and six who speak Spanish, and their usefulness has been so clearly demonstrated that the prefect of police has decided to ask their number as opportunity to arise. Brazil has spent $15,000,000 in the effort to hold up the world's price of coffee by government purchasing and warehousing of the Brazilian production. The theory that a national government can do anything it chooses in commerce occasionally gets a very rude jolt. It is not surprising that Kaiser Wilhelm should invent an air-brake. He has done many things wisely, if not too well, and as he begins to slide down the years, turning inventor of a motor brake is a becoming climax to his other accomplishments. Whether it is a truly practical stopper remains to be proved. According to the Scientific American the fact that our macadamized roads don't wear as well as those in Europe is because we don't apply the theory of the stitch in time. European highway departments watch the roads and mend them wherever and whenever they need it without allowing the damage to become important. Now a medical expert comes forward to assert that the French heel, considered one of the greatest outrages inflicted by feminine vanity upon suffering nature, is not only proper, but highly desirable. Still, feminine vanity will not make so much of this practical vindication, as, in any event, it would have kept on wearing the French heel. Felicitations to the cranks! Ambassador Bryce's tribute to them as not infrequently the first pioneers of great causes, is distinguished appreciation. It is scarcely so enthusiastic, however, as Dr. Holmes' earlier observation that there never was an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank. Horace E. Bixby, 82 years of age, still at the wheel after 60 years as a Mississippi river pilot, enjoys the distinction of having taught Mark Twain the art of navigation on the "Father of Waters." He says Mark Twain became a good pilot, having but one fault—the excessive use of tobacco. Capt. Bixby is still hale and hearty and enjoys telling of the various episodes of his eventful career upon the river. During the five years preceding 1904-05 the total acreage annually under indigo cultivation in India was 755,900. In 1905-05 this area had decreased to 330,400 acres, or a falling off of a little less than 44 per cent. The Mecca railroad is being constructed rapidly, solidly and methodically. Foreigners are employed in positions of leadership and management. By imperial order it is now proposed to complete the line from Medina to Mecca, a distance of 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage.