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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT The death of P. D. G. M. John F. Ready of D. G. L. No. 17, of the State of Kansas. He died Dec. 17, 1908, at 6:50 a.m., and was buried at his old home at Ottawa, Kans. John F Ready was born in Columbia, Mo., fifty-five years ago. He came to the State of Kansas thirty-five years ago, where he began to work at the trade of harness-making; after serving his apprenticeship he established himself in the business at Ottawa, Kans., where he remained twenty-five years, and where he withstood all hardships and disadvantages, making for himself a record that will live on and on in the hearts of the men who knew him. While attending the meeting of the D. G. L. at Emporia, Kans., in 1905, and addressing the assemblage of friends who had gathered to give honors as well as a reception, John F. Ready was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered. When all human skill had been put forth, his deloved wife consented to have him sent to the State Institution for the Epileptic and paralytic, at Parsons, Kans. District Grand Master Thomas Glover whom Bro. J. F. Ready so highly esteemed, delivered the eulogy at the church over the body of him whow as the hero of his day and who had kept the faith. He laid upon the bler a beautiful floral tribute, the design of which was a heart, representing the D. G. L. No. 17 of the State of Kansas. P. D. G. M. J. F. Ready was married to Mrs. N. L. Lovette Oct. 5, 1898. He leaves five children, three by his former wife and two by his latter wife. At the time of his death he was a citizen of Kansas City, Kans., where he conducted a harness shop for himself for six years. As a citizen he was active in all enterprises for the uplift of the race; he was a regular visitor at the forum each Sabbath evening, from which he was elected as a member of a committee to wait upon the Governor of the State in regard to separation of the schools, and his able remarks astounded the Chief of State, who had to admit that never did a man of race speak as he did upon such an occasion. As one that has known anl associated with J. F. Ready for twenty-five years as Grand Master of the National Compact of Masons, he has urged upon me time after time totry to settle the difference between the two factions, our last convention being in relation to closing this breach, if possible, for the good of man and Mason and the unborn generation. I knew him as an Odd Fellow, being at the D. G. L. when he was elected D. G. M. at Topeka, Kans., in 1892, succeeding D. G. M. R. L. Bradley of Emporia. He showed his efficiency for four years, and the D. G. L. succeeded under hi management with increase of membership and new lodges. He devoted his time to the uplifting of the Order. Much of his time since movink to Kansas City, Kans., has been with the writer of this history. He was a great man for good, and we were always a unit upon all subjects for the good of the Order in general. When I presented my proposition for a state burial law and my constitution supporting the same, he, J. F. Ready, did all he could for its passage, but it was referred back to the lodges for further consideration. Now when he was failing I was present and at his side, and the feeling of remorse that came over me after being associated with so brilliant a character for over quarter of a century words cannot express. But I am obliged to say, as Job said, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh; blessed be the name of the Lord." When he came to our city I solicited his membership to the lodge of which I was a member then, No. 4894, of which he remained a member until he died. P. M. V. P., C. J. WILLIAMS. No. 7457, Kansas City, Kans. 443 Nebraska Ave. LUCKY STARS IN THE AMUSEMENT WORLD Many Owe Their Present High Prices to America---Tommy Burns' $30,000 and American Pugilists in Paris---Who Does the Least to Get the Most? EJANE had quit her theater in time to see Sam MacVea knock out Ben Taylor at the Paris Hippodrome. “What does he get for that?” she asked, as the Herculean American negro struck an attitude of insolent and utter triumph beside his protracted adversary, while 9,000 Parisians, paying from $10 to $1, except in the highest gallery, cheered themselves hoarse. “What! $3,000 to do nothing, to risk nothing, suffer, nothing?” Rejane exclaimed, scanda zed. “That man gave him no fight, no hurt; when he got tired of showing off, he felled him Mail,” at the height of his success touched $1,200 per year, and Frederick Lemaitre, who has his marble statue in the streets of Paris and who went on European tours, never received over $40 per night. “That’s all very well,” said Rejane, “but who does the least to get the most to-day? I stick up for that awful slugger. He is so heavy that no one can hurt him. I am told he has an uppercut, a hook and a short-arm jab, born in the man, that can’t be learned. Next month he’ll get $3,000 again to show his graces and knock a man senseless.” So the Parisian question rose. Who does the least to get the most? Rejane and most Parisians know noothing of the $30,000 of our Tommy Burns in Australia, “win, lose or draw,” but to earn it against dangerous Jack Johnson risked the very reputation that CHALIAPINE MME TEANNE GRANIER MME REJANE One Thousand Francs a Minute Is What Patti Receives Melodies That Lasted Five Minutes. Mme. Me Times, Received 80,000 Francs. For One Rendition 10,000 Francs. Mme. Rejane and Mme. Granier, 21 PATTI 3 MELBA at Patti Received for Singing Three tes. Mme. Melba, for Singing Ten for One Rendition Chalispine Demands Mme. Granier, 2,000 Francs. 12 10 CHALIAPINE MIE TEANNE GRANIER PATTI 9 3 MELBA MIE REJANE like an ox! Do you know, that American is better paid than we?" "Don't criticise," said Sardou, later—it was a short time before his death. "You are all spoiled favorites of fortune at this moment." Then he told her this tale of the gayest and most beautiful young actress of the second empire—Hortense Schneider: The Rejane of her day had quit the Palais Royal in a quarrel at rehearsal. She was packing her trunks for Bordeaux when Offenbach came, offering her the title role of "La Belle Helene," just completed for the Varieties. Seated on her trunk, Hortense heard Demarcation. Madge—Why do you worry about being as brown as a berry? Dolly—I'm afraid my neck isn't tanned quite low enough to meet my gowns.—Puck. Not Gregarious. "Is Grouch a clubman?" "No. The only thing he is a member of is the human race, and he's not in very good standing with that." IN A TIME O Veracious Chronicler's Description of Some Devices Employed. Unusual expedients are being adopted by the farmers near here to get enough water to keep their cattle alive. Wells are dry and even the distillers have been forced to suspend, a thing unheard of in the history of the country. Simply to illustrate the condition --- EJANE had quit her theater in time to see Sam MacVea knock out Ben Taylor at the Paris Hippodrome. R "What does he get for that?" she asked, as the Herculean American negro struck an attitude of insolent and utter triumph beside his prostrated adversary, while 9,000 Parisians, paying from $10 to $1, except in the highest gallery, cheered themselves hoarse. "What! $3,000 to do nothing, to risk nothing, suffer, nothing?" Rejane exclaimed, scanda zed. "That man gave him no fight, no hurt; when he got tired of showing off, he felled him like an ox! Do you know, that American is better paid than we?" "Don't criticise," said Sardou, later—it was a short time before his death. "You are all spoiled favorites of fortune at this moment." Then he told her this tale of the gayest and most beautiful young actress of the second Demarcation. Madge—Why do you worry about being as brown as a berry? Dolly—I'm afraid my neck isn't tanned quite low enough to meet my gowns.—Puck. Not Gregarious. Is Ground a crush? "No. The only thing he is a member of is the' human race, and he's not in very good standing with that." Judge. IN A TIME OF DROUGHT with delight the airs that were to transform her to a veritable queen of opera-bouffe; but her mind was made up, and she fled Paris. Demand Now Seems Modest. At Bordeaux she got a telegram from Offenbach: "Name your own terms." And, almost as a joke, she wired an answer that Sardou kept among the financial curiosities of his theatrical collection: "As it's Christmas, I expect a present; I won't budge for less than $400 per month." "Poor thing! It's Christmas every day now!" laughed Rejane, as Sardou went on telling how the famous actors of his younger days earned in a year what Coquelin has received for two nights in America. Paulin Menier, the immortal Choppart of "The Lyons made life "Christmas the year round" for him. Earnings of Star Pugilists. Were star pupilists to really risk their reputation frequently they would fall into the category of Mephisto, the first man to "loop the loop." He received $5,400 per month and became a great personage in all the capitals of Europe for risking to break his neck every night! No, the $4,000 that Burns picked up easily for knocking out Bill Squires last Grand Prix night was really better money, and it opened Tommy's eyes to Paris possibilities. But here's the comic hitch: The Paris heavyweight job is held down already by a dangerous negro. Paris, waking up to pugilism wonderfully, has golden places open for an absolutely first-class middleweight and any lightweight who can whip Kid Davis. Jimmy Britt, who gets $3,500 in London for a fairly easy knockout like that of Johnny Summers, can make and hold a splendid Paris place with little risk. MacVea's Paris price for doing nothing is $3,000, and as he is collecting it six or eight times a year, perhaps Rejane is not so wrong about him. Because Caruso, look you, is at the mercy of the first sore throat or simple catarrh. The keeping of that delicate voice in order is a veritable drawback to a life "all Christmas." Caruso gets $2,500 every time he sings, and he sings 80 times a year. But, really, his easiest money is $5,000 yearly, just for singing 20 short songs into a phonograph. He does it in five mornings, when he feels good—say about $1,000 per hour! Money Easily Earned. Challapine, the great Russian dramatic tenor, gets $2,000 per night in Paris, Berlin and Vienna, the sole difference being that such nights are few and far between. So Patti, who has had $5,000 for a single night in the United States, received $3,000 once for singing three short songs in Paris at the Eden concert—say, $200 per minute! Patti's minute! It remains the high-water mark, but it dated after she had become independent in America, her Paris price for a whole evening at the Italian opera having been regularly $600—and glad to get it! At this epoch in Paris Nilsson was getting $240 per night; Mme. Carvalho, the star of the Opera Comique, $200; Capoul, the legendary tenor of the Grand Opera, $120, and Faure, the famous creator of Gounod's Mephistopheles, $400. It must not be forgotten, however, that such settled Paris engagements carried valuable perquisites. When Faure sold his paintings, for example, they produced a fortune, and all had been given to him by admiring artists! Coquelin's house to-day is a museum of precious objects mostly gratis—"Half their charm," says Coquelin. They say Melba mourns the coming day when her great voice must go. Her life has been a fairy tale of gold and honors, and her last engagement was $16,000 for ten representations. Yet few can hope to hold the splendid voice as Patti held hers; it goes crack! and suddenly the not-famed operatic star goes out, not pales down! Who of affairs it is related how, in one normally large stream, the water is so low that the fish are compelled to swim on their sides in order to exist. Camillus Phillips, a successful agriculturist, owns a large number of hogs, which were worrying themselves thin because they had no place to wallow. A happy idea struck Mr. Phillips. He filled several large vats with potatoes and then dumped in several remembers Capoul? Recently he was glad to get the position of stage manager at the Paris Grand Opera. Fortunate Paderewski. I once heard Paderewski's manager, while playing poker at the Hotel Powers in Paris, proclaim his own principal as the most lucky or the happiest man. "He has but to keep up his technique, and he enjoys it. He is the typical one-man entertainer; requires no support; needs no advertising or accessories; has no expenses to eat into profits, and there is nothing to prevent Paderewski from drawing his $2,000 per night as long as he wants to play. You see? He has no contract to make with any manager. He just sells tickets!" Kubelik, the violinist, who receives $600 every time he plays, depends upon an orchestra and takes his money from an impresario who shares the risks and profits. Apart from this, the one-man entertainer certainly has his luck simplified for him. Even the champion pugilist must have a pug provided for him to knock out; but think of Fragson, who just sits and sings at the piano for $4,000 per month! These music hall stars, surely, do very little to attain much. Yvette Gullbert, who can still get $160 per night at the Scala in Paris, receives $360 for singing a few songs in London, Berlin and New York. Mayol, the comic tenor, draws $60 per quarter of an hour in Paris and $3,600 per month on tour in French cities. Louise Balthy, grotesque comic lady, earns $3,200 per month; Germaine Galliols, the beauty escaped from comic opera, $3,000, and Mealy, another like her, $2,000—all for short turns in the halls. They are the world's favorites. They show themselves a little quarter of an hour each night—and all the year is Christmas for them! "Little Tich" Envied. They have but one lurking danger—loss of popularity; because if the solitary entertainer profits tremendously by the independence of his position, he risks greatly by lack of support. Once I heard a great tragedian of London mourning that he was not Little Tich! "Little Tich is really independent, happy, yes, for life," he said. "The frightful little dwarf discovered that shoes half his body's length permitted him to make a comic bow that the world could not tire of! That comic bow could bring Little Tich $100 per night in London, Paris, New York—anywhere! He has a cinch for life!" Who does the least to get the most? Probably Little Tich. If not, then Paderewski. The great tenor and soprano voices go. The champion pugilist will some day find his master—and fall, plump, into obscurity. The comics of both the theater and music hall, depending on vivacity and magnetism, lose drawing power with age. The queen of opera bouffe sees her charms fade. But there remain the grandmothers of the Paris stage who own their theaters. Sarah Bernhardt and Rejane have their popular assured them by the forces that hold all Parisian society together. Rejane was petty, therefore, to be jealous even for a moment of the placid American Hercules who had nearly punched a hole through Ben Taylor. When he shall havy vanished from the ring Rejane will still be playing passion, love, flowers, stars and little birds in her own Paris theater.—Sterling Heilig in the Washington Star. Evening Thought. Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thinksgiving and for every breath a song. The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and a cheerful heart.—Plutarch. Pay High Rent for Saloons Of all the high rents paid in New York city the highest are paid by saloons, which are taxed about double what could be got from any other business for the same premises. bushels of strong onions. The onions forced tears from the eyes of the potatoes, and in a few hours he had an ample supply of water. This plan is being adopted generally. Using the idea, with a slight variation, Josephus Warren, the emotional novelist, is reading a few touching poems to the rocks, and they are gushing forth a bounteous supply of tears, also. Other farmers are employing marine artists to draw water—Fishleigh (Pa.) KING OF LUNCHEON DISHES. Chicken Saute a Real Delicacy Prepared in Following Manner. Remember in preparing this dish that it is only one course of your luncheon menu, so when you have drawn and wiped your chicken dry, cut it into small sections, discarding the back and neck for future use in making stock. Cut the breast into at least three pieces, and do not use the giblets at all. Melt two tablespoons of clear bacon drippings and lay the chicken in this, turning it often so that it mellows in the bacon grease, but does not fry brown. Cover, set on the back of the stove, and let it steam half an hour. It should not be permitted to burn down. Roll each piece separately in fine breadcrumbs already seasoned with salt and pepper. Pour off any liquid or broth that may be left in the skillet to use in the gravy, and add fresh bacon grease or a little butter or both. Brown the chicken in this grease, remove, drain and arrange on a hot platter. To the drippings left in the pan add one to blespongful of flour, rub smooth and then add whatever liquor you may have poured from the chicken and hal a cup of rich, sweet milk or the cream. When this comes to a bob add one cup of canned asparagus tip which have been drained, a pinch o ground mace, a few drops of lemor juice and the yolk of one egg. Jus as it comes to a boll, and before the yolk of the egg curdles, pour over the chicken and serve piping hot. MAKES A RICH DESSERT. Recipe for Cream Nut Pie That WI Serve Eight Persons. One baked pastry shell, one pin milk, three whole eggs and two whites one tablespoonful cornstarch, one cup ful sugar, one teaspoonful almond or tract, one pint of whipping cream, an one cupful English walnuts, groun fine. Way of Preparing.—Beat the whole eggs and the whites until thick, the add the sugar and cornstarch sifted to gether. Then add the milk. Place this mixture in a double broiler an cook, stirring all the time. When thick remove from the fire and allow it to cool. When cold add the flavoring and nuts and fold in one half of the cream whipped until stiff. The place this in the shell. Flavor an sweeten remaining half of the cream and whip very stiff. Place this o top of the cream nut mixtures, sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve. This is very rich and will serve eight persons. Salmon Patties. These make a good dish for lunch eon or dinner, whether served hot or cold. Mince freshly boiled or canne salmon fine and season well with sal pepper, cayenne, and a grating of nu meg. Rub in a small quantity of buer ter and bind with the beaten yolk an egg. Line tart tins with puff past fill with the salmon mixture, cove each with a cover of paste, trif around the edges, moisten, and pre together. Bake in a hot oven. Mock Whitebait. This is a London dish recently I introduced here. To prepare it parboan an egg plant in salted water, the cut in little strips the size and shape of the whitebait. Shake in a plate flour until dusted all over, then put a frying basket and fry in deep fat a crisp, golden brown. Drain, du with cayenne, and serve with lem and slices of buttered brown bread. Creamed Celery and Cabbage. A palatable dish can be made of the outside and roots of several stalks a celery which is not tender enough for table use. Chop up fine with half-heat of cabbage, boil half hour, season with pepper and salt, one tablespoon of water, boil nearly dry, then thicken with tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved a little cold water; add cup of cream or rich milk. Correspondence Philadelphia North American. The five-year-old son of the Rev Stephen S. Wise was driving up Fifth avenue, New York, recently with his mother. As they approached the entrance to Central park she called his attention to Saint Gauden's famed work, the equestrian statue of Geherson led by Victory. "But, ma-ma," he queried, "why does not the gentleman get off his horse and let the lady ride?" --- THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Residence Phone Bell 1641. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mall).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mall).....76 Three Months (By Mall).....50 Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication ust be signed by the party or parties writing. All mattersf or publication must reach this office not later than Thursday noon to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another give both the ned and the old. 4th. No new name will be placed on our books unless the money accompanies the name. Write plain. 5th. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 M. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. NOTICE. All persons holding credentials soliciting for the Home at Lawrence will report at next Board meeting. Only solicitors holding commissions for 1908 stamped by the officials of State Baptist Convention are authorized to hold public meetings and take collections, etc., for Sunflower Home at Lawrence Churches, District Boards and individuals will please see that solicitors come with proper authority, credentials stampede and dated for 1908, by order of Board. Also, Mrs. Ida Becks is authorized to solicit funds for the Old Folks Home. G. McNEAL, 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 not 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 all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Yours for Tabor success, ,BESSIE HALL, Queen Mother. ALL OBSERVED CHRISTMAS. The Christmas holidays were well observed by all the colored churches of the city. Each had various exercises during the season which supplied ample recreation for both young and old. A CORRECTION. Several who said they were to have taken part in the program at Garfield hall on Monday night, December 23th, have made inquiries of us as to why their names did not appear in the program published in the Searchlight last week. We wish to emphatically and plainly state that we published every name given to us—and to this statement we have ample proof. We would have had no object in leaving any name out, as those whom we learn were left off the program given us, are as much our friends as those whose names weer given. 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. LOCALS Send your news notes and local engagements to 601 North Mala Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? ENTERS INTO ACTIVE PRACTICE. On January 1st, 1909, W. N. Miller enters into the active practice of law with offices at 623 North Water street, where he will be glad to consult with persons needing legal matters attended to. He is admitted to the bar of both Kansas and Missouri and is a registered attorney in both states of lang standing and wide experience. He practiced in the criminal and circuit courts of Kansas City, Mo., for more than three years and practiced in this city when he first came here. For the past five years or so he has been devoting most of his time in placing the Wichita Searchlight, of which he is editor, on a substantial basis, and now that the Searchlight is well established, he again he enters the practice of law. He will do a general legal business, making it his specialty to give satisfaction to each of his clients. TAYLOR-BAKER NUPTIALS. Tuesday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, 428 North Water St., Mr. Ora T. Taylor, aged 25, was united in marriage to Miss Grace Baker, aged 25. The bride, Miss Grace Baker, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Baker and one of Wichita's most refined, well cultured and esteemable young ladies, and was a recognized leader among the young folks in social and church work. Mr. Ora T. Taylor for a number of years has been employed by the Greenfield Bros. Clothing Co. and stands among the fore ranks of the young men of our city. The wedding was quiet and was only attended by a few intimate friends and relatives of the contracting parties. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Taylor a long, happy, prosperous married life. Rev. James T. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church, performed the marriage ceremonies. FOR SALE—A four-room house. four lots (100x225), shade trees, fruit trees, hen house, barn, out houses, splendid place to raise hogs, chickens, turkeys and geese. Will sell this place at a bargain. Call to see me at once if you want a good bargain. Good title. W. N. Miller. 624 N. Water St. Wendell E. Green, pharmacist at the Olden drug store, went to Kansas City this week on business. C. W, Giles, C. M., Taborian Temple No. 11, who has been on the sick list, is able to be up again. G. L. Scott is having an addition added to his property at 712 Waco avenue Richard Love, Jr., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Love, 1017 N. Wichita, died at the home of his parents Tuesday morning. FINE BABY GIRL. Mrs. Morris Mayo, Jr., is the proud mother of a fine five pound baby girl, who made its appearance at the Mayo home Thursday morning. Dr. Brown attended. Mother and daughter are both doing nicely. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their kind words and expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our husband and father. MRS. L ANDERSON, LAFAYETTE ANDERSON. Mrs. Carrie Hunter of Kansas City, is on a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Baker. The members of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, are requested to be present at the first meeting in January, 1809. Thursday, Jan. 7th.—Mrs. Joana Jones, H. P. Miss Ethel Barton of Millerton is visiting friends in the city this week. After spending a pleasant holiday with his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Brown, Mr. Chas. Bowen left Monday for his home in Atchison, taking with him for a visit his little niece. Office Hours 9 a.m to 6 Sundays by Appointm Dr. H. T. The St. Paul Literary Society held an interesting meeting on last Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. There was a large attendance and a good program was rendered. The following program has been arranged for next Tuesday evening: Instrumental Duett—Misses Carrie Foster and Albion Foster. Debate—Resolved, That Pres. Roosevelt was justifiable in the discharge of the Negro Troops at Brownsville. Affirmative, W. N. Miller, Wesley Rawles, Roy Huff. Negative, Mr. Brandon, Chas. Price, W. M. Marshall. MINISTER'S UNION. The Ministerial League convened at St. Paul's M. E. church Monday at 10:30 a. m., Rev. E. T. Fishback presiding. The minister made the following report of the work: Rev. E. T. Fishback, pastor of New Hope apostist church. Dr. J. C. Ragus preached a soul-stirring sermon at 11 a. m. Evening the pastor preached to a crowded house. One soul was happily converted. Sunday school and B. Y. P. W. well attended. Collection, $53. J. T. Smith, pastor of St. Paul, reported service Sunday. 11 a. m. the pastor preached; the attendance was the largest we have had at the morning service. 3 p. m. the Masos held Thanksgiving service. The sermon was delivered by the pastor. Attendance good. 8 p. m. a sacred program was rendered by the young people and the choir, and Sunday school. There was not standing room. This closed a day full of songs and praises to God. Collection good. M. E. CHURCH. W. S. Malone, pastor made the following report: Preaching at Young hall at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by the pastor. In the evening the attendance was unusually large. Collection was very good. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. The pastor having been absent to three meetings, made the following reports: Dec. 13. Attendance good. At all services additions to membership 2. From rally, $70.00. Dec. 20th. Attendance good. Preaching by the pastor. Collection, $30.00. Dec. 27. All services well attended. Preaching all day by the pastor. Collection, $21.68. The League adjourned to meet next Monday at the Second Baptist church. Subject for discussion, "The Best Method Conducting a Revival." Mrs. Carrie Hunter, of Kansas City, came down Monday to be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Grace Baker, to Mr. Ora Taylor, which took place Tuesday night. Miss Dora Young of St. Joe is in the city. Dr. G. G. Brown and his brother-in-law, Chas. Bowen, of Atchison, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ganies, Miss Winnie Ray, Mr. Ollie Madison and Mr. Wathan Copeland, were guests at the suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller on Christmas day. The W. T. Vernon club held a splendid meeting at the residence of Mrs. L H. White 1454 N. Washington Thursday afternoon. A delightful time was had at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Syl Griggs, 825 N. Wichita St., in honor of their little daughter, Bertha May Griggs. A number of little friends responded to the invitation to attend little Miss Griggs' fifth birthday. Many presents were received. The little Willing Workers' Cooking club also met with their president, Miss Clementine Wilkins and Secretary Miss Clara Tapp. The guests were Masters Barton McClellan, Chas. Robinson, Missee Florence Scaggs, Lulu McClellan, Ruth Morris, Nester Miller, Lillian Garrett, Francis Bynum, Berthan Bynum, Cora Jennings, Sarah Lewis, Jennie May Sexton. The evening was spent in games and cookup, after which a delightful two-course lunch was served. All went home de- Office Hours 9 a.m to 6 p.m Sundays by Appointment Dr. H. T. Bolden DENTIST ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bell Phone 2467 507 N. Main St Wichita, Kan Satisfaction IN EVERY POUND OF "Wichita's Best"Flour POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 - Both Phones - 530 Centropolis Hotel 605 N. Main St Wichita, Ks First-Class Room and Board Meals 20c Mrs J W Newlin, Prop W. N. Miller Attorney-at-Law Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Go Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone - Bell 1641 claring Bertha May Griggs an ideal entertainer. A SPLENDID PROGRAM. The Christmas program rendered at the A. M. E. church last Saturday by the Junior and Senior Choir was one worthy to be listened to. Too much credit cannot be given to those who were instrumental in getting the exercise up and to the young people, especially, who took so active and prominent a part. Without attempting an enumeration, we say that the whole was good. Such exercises go a long way in stimulating and inspiring benefit to the whole race. Rev. J. H. Van Len had business with Santa Claus last week which detained him in the city. After several conferences he and Santa came on terms of mutuality. A CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our many friends and members of the Court of Calanthe for their kindness and words of sympathy, and beautiful flowers in behalf of our wife, sister, and daughter. A. T. Glover and Vivian. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chinneth. Thos. Glover and Family. The B. T. W. club will meet next Thursday, January 7, 1908, with Mrs. Wm. Bowers, 1112 North Wichita St. All the members are requested to be present on time. The Home Cooking club will have a meeting Friday afternoon, January 8th, 1909, at the residence of Mrs. Sam C. Collins, 625 Wichita street. All members are requested to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Taylor of Malta end, Mo., arrived in the city Friday to spend one week visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Frazier, 719 North Main. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ewing entertained at a four-course dinner Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tutt, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas, and Master Clayton Thomas. Household Ruth No. 612 will have a meeting Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 1909. All members are requested to be present. There will be a Sunday afternoon service in Young's hall, corner N. Main and Elm streets, under the auspices of the Episcopal church at 4 o'clock. A very coridal invitation is extended to everyone to attend this service. Kansas City, Kans., Dec. 21, 1908. We hereby desire to thank the many friends and fraternal organizations for the assistance rendered us during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father. MRS J. F. READY and CHILDREN NOTICE. Prescriptions Filled with Care . . . Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco . . . Your patronage solicited. + Onee a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. 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FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. A Smoke Talk At Home With green wood in the stove or fire place isn't what its cracked up to be We have lots of nice dry Wood cut in 16 inch and 2-foot lengths. Also plenty of GOOD COAL always on hand.. HOTR PHONE 496-- J.H.TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 to 547 WEST DOUGLAS JAPAN Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach of all. Send your order to-day 829 East Center SALINA, KANSAS ```markdown ``` Use Herman's Cement Stone Made from the best ma- terial. Lasts longer, wears better and more durable than any other Cement Stone on the market. Prices Reason- able. PRICES 11c each laid in wall 8c each delivered 7c each in the yard Rock Face 8c each Plain Face 7c each Manufactured By W. L. HERMAN, 527 Ohio Ave., New Phone 1127 W. L. 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Mickleberry, Proprietor WOMEN'S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita. THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUB WICHITA, KS. Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, president; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. Engaged in the culinary art. Progressive ideas in fancy and home cooking. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday afternoons of each month. Mrs. Will H. Jones, President; Miss Jennie Wheeler, Secretary. THE W. T. VERNON CLUB, WICHITA, KAN. Hour of meeting 2:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. B. Hockett, president, Mrs. S. Griggs, secretary. ALL THINGS ARE WELL. That ends well—so pay your subscript to the Searchlight and get good First Publication Dec. 26th, 1908. NOTICE OF APPLICATION. For Permit to Sell Intoxicating Liquors, State of Kansas, Sedgwick County, ss. Before O. D. Kirk, Probate Judge of said county and state. In the matter of the Application of Wendell E. Green for a Druggist's Permit to sell intoxicating liquors. To all whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of December, 1908, I filed with the Probate Judge of said county and state a petition for a druggist's permit to sell intoxicating liquors for medicinal, scientific and mechanical purposes at No. 615 North Main street, in the city of Wichita, county of Sedgwick, and that said petition will be heard by the Probate Judge of said county and state at ten (10) o'clock a. m., on the 28th day of January, 1909, in the city of Wichita, in the said county of Sedgwick and state of Kansas. WENDELL E. GREEN, Applicant. Signed this 22nd day of Dec., 1908. CLEARWATER NEWS. Rev. C. G. Cole was down and preached his third sermon at our little mission and we thank our white friend for what they did in helping us get our little mission up. But I will have to say some of our colored sisters and brethren have not been to a meeting, nor have given us anything to help the good work with. The lord help these sisters and brethren. Mrs. Sarah Wilfley of Mulvane, Kan., is visiting her son, C. R. Wilfley and family over Xmas. C. R. Wilfley and Mr. C. Reed closed the deal with Mr. L. oyer near Clearwater for 31 acres of land west of Clearwater. The amount paid was $1,085.00. The colored people got a little Xmas tree and was blessed with few presents. Mr. and Mrs. McGrue were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wilfley Sunday. John ank has returned after a few weeks' absence. NEWTON GLEAMINGS. A Joyous Christmas. Christmas was very appropriately observed, and brought joy to many hearts. At the various places of worship trees were beautifully decorated and loaded to their utmost capacity, with an array of presents. The following was the program of the Second Baptist Sunday school Xmas eve: Song—"Joy to the World."5 Scripture Reading—Rev. Garnett. Invocation—M. Roach. Song—"The Man of Galilee." Recitation—Harry Garnett. Recitation—Earnestine Martin. Recitation—Beatrice Jackson. Recitation—Daisy Underwood. Song—"Tis the Merry Christmas Time." Song—"Merry Christmas 'Round the World." Recitation—Beula Weston. Recitation—Cornelia House. Recitation—Norline Jordon. Recitation—Luvenia Norrell. Recitation—Cornilla Roach. Recitation—Anna Garnett. Recitation—Mattie Jordan. Paper—Fleta Coleman. Song—The World's Redeemer. At the close of this excellent program the committee repaired to the tree and began to pluck and distribute its valuable contents. Many, many were the recipients from the branches of this particular tree. Among the many were a package with the name of the Shepherd of the flock on it. When handed to him some one said, "Take this home to your wife." On arriving home and placing the parcel in the hand of the better half, it was found that the contents were the style of a gentleman and not a lady. This fact being divulged caused a stream of inexpressible joy to spring up in the heart of the Shepherd, and he said, "Where can I find words to express the feelings of my heart?" He is glad to learn that his efforts and labor since coming among this people have merited such a valuable gift. He therefore wishes to say that he accepts the gift with a sense of deep obligation to each of the leaders, and all donors to the project. He further promises the dear flock and kind friends that he will use the gift with pleasure, and feel sure that all will accept of his humble gratitude and kind appreciation. The prayer and earnest hope is, that the lives of all leaders and donors of the flock in years to come, may realize blessings manifold. Mr. Dan Liggins and family, who recently returned from Oklahoma, are talking of making Newton their future home. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Broils, Mr. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Roach's Xmas day and enjoyed a fine dinner. Also a grand and bountiful supper was served at the Roach home to Mr. H. Neely and wife. Out of town guests were Mrs. Worrell and daughter Carrie of Wichita. All report a pleasant visit and joyous Xmas feast. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Broils, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Dickensons for a Christmas supper. All report a good time and left wishing they could go there for supper every day. Mrs. Norrell and daughter Carrie were the guests of Mrs. Neelyher's daughter while in the city. Mr. Bernard Brooks of Wichita was the guest of Carl Gross during the Xmas holidays. Mr. Walter Patterson was seen in the city Xmas day enjoying its delights. Mr. Willie Hall and Levenie Young were in the city spending Christmas with friends. Mrs. M. Ridly entertained a few of her friends at dinner Xmas day in honor of her father, Mr. Homey Young of Eskridge, Kas. Mrs. Wm. Slaughter entertained Mrs. Gray, Mrs. J. Roach, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mason at dinner and supper Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. James Garnett, Mr. Gaines and Mr. P. Coleman partook of a supmtuous repast Xmas day with Rev. Garnett and family. Those enjoying a very sumptuous repast on the Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Neely were: Rev. W. H. Garnett, Mr. R. L. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. M. Roach and Miss Norrell. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ramey entertained at dinner on the Sabbath the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gross, Mr. and Mrs. H. Reverly, Mr. J. Hyatt, Mrs. S. Dickinson, Mr. M. Underwood, Misses Geo. White and Alice Roach] Out of town guest, Mr. Johnson of Lincoln, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Wellington were in the city Xmas, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Taylor. Ray radshaw, from the Topeka Industrial school, is spending the holidays with Mrs. Phelps, his sister, and Mother Bradshaw. Rev Garnett was entertained at Xmas supper by Mr. John Jackson and Mrs. Branagan. Mrs. Jackson Roach entertained at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson, Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Foust, Miss Fletto Coleman, and Mr. Byers. Mrs. M. Roach left for Kansas City Monday to spend the holidays with relatives. The N. U. G. club met at the home of the president, Mrs. A. L. Ford. Ten members were present. The lesson on Xmas tree, led by Mrs. M. Ridley, was very interesting and was freely discussed by all members present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. C. Jackson's, January 4, 1909. Roll call. Happy New Year. Lesson. "Song of Solomon," led by Mrs. A. L. Ford. The D. W. C. held a very interesting meeting Monday evening at home of Miss Maggie aGrnett, 117 East 1th street. One of the principal features of the meeting was "Race Mean."—P. G. TABORIAN HOME SANTA CLAUS. Christmas eve, near noon, the C. G. M. Rev. Sir Frank Wilson, wife and mother, were most agreeably surprised, when a furniture wagon drew up in front of the Taborian home, with a handsome high polished dresser, with an oval shaped mirror and a beautiful pale green iron bed stead with mattress and springs, a present from Macedonia Tabernacle, under supervision of Dtr. Ida M. Jordan, H. P. to the Taborian home, which marks the considerate ability of Dtr. Jordan as a thorough presiding officer, with business tact, and she is worthy of great praise as a lover of the home. Also interest for the progress of the Order of the Twelve. The C. G. M. NORTH TOPEKA, KAS., ITEMS. Christian woman for our leader, and a worthy, trustful and a truthful woman, you can depend upon what she says. Drt. Ida M. Jordon, our beloved High Priestess. NOTICE. There will be a grand masquerade of MacedoniaTabernacle h mfwypj entertainment given under the auspices of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, on Thursday evening, January 7, 1909, at the tabernacle hall, 508 West B street. Oe dollar for the first pretest mask. Fifty cents for the tackiest mask. Everybody is respectfully invited. No dancing allowed. Everything in a Christianlike maner. Admission 10 cents straight. Supper will be served. Chittling oysters, ice cream and all other things to eat. Ida M. Jordon, H. P. Mrs. Ida M. Jordon, H. P., will attend the Grand Council in Atchison, Kansas, December 30. She will be out of the city three days. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 presented to our Taborian Home December 4 some very nice furniture to help furnish up one room. A dresser, $1.50; a bed, $6.00; a mattress, $3.50; springs, $3.50. I truly hope that every temple and tabernacle will follow suit in our jurisdiction, which is our duty to do. God has blessed Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 of North Topeka. Though we have been in two disastrous floods, 1903 and 1908. But God has blessed us and has led us out more than triumphant. But we have a crowning and a successful Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, and are progressing nicely. The Daughters are all in a healthful condition. The Daughters of Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, have remodeled the two rooms in the rear of the hall which were damaged by the June flood, and they have papered the first floor, which was soiled by the June flood. So we are quietly busy working to get our hall cleaned up and in good shape again. Under the supervision of our High priestess, Drt. Ida M. Jordon, who is a successful worker and always accomplishes much good. We, the Daughters, all love our High Priestess. She is very kind to us in every way, and she is interested in our welfare. St. Luke's Temple, No. 5, is getting along fairly well and is in a healthy condition. Pride of Topeka Tent, No. 36, is in healthy condition. THE LADY OF THE ROOM Mrs. William H. Taft, wife of the president-elect of the United States. FINDS COSTLY GEM 4 OMAHA MAN $40,000 AHEAD AS RESULT OF CHILD'S PLAY. Stone Discovered in Gravel Pit Is Chipped by Youngsters and on Analysis Proves to Be a Valuable Diamond. Omaha, Neb.—CarryIn a diamond valued at $40,000 loosely in his overcoat pocket together with his pipe, tobacco, gloves and a few other things which are apt to find their way into an outside pocket, W. Ahern, formerly of Sioux City, Ia., later of Denver, Col., but now living in Omaha, has found that he is a rich man and that the pebble which he had "come within an ace" of throwing to a dog is worth a small fortune. And the best part of the story is that Mr. Ahern stumbled onto the diamond, which is in the rough, in a gravel pit and that his little daughter was the first to cause the suspicion that the stone had value. Mr. Ahern found the diamond in a gravel pit near Denver, Col., six weeks ago. He did not know at that time that it was a diamond, never even thought that it was worth the picking up, but because the stone, having the appearance of melted glass, looked different from the others around it, he picked it and thrust it in his pocket. He carried it there for some days and one day placed it among the children's marbles. It was not as round as a marble, and the little girl thought to break off the rough edges and make it more cylindrical. There was a flaw in the stone and a few taps with a tack hammer broke off a silver. The child was startled at the brilliancy of the fresh- Chester, Pa.—George Sampsell, aged 45 years, of this city, is hiccoughing himself to death. A week ago Sampsell was taken ill with erysipelas in his right arm, and about the same time he was seized with hiccoughs. Dr. Fred H. Evans is doing all he can to relieve the sufferer, but without success. The hiccoughing continues at intervals of every few seconds and the man is wasting away. He is unable to eat; his heart action keeps growing weaker and the pain he suffers is exculcating. A week ago Sampsell was a bigstrong man, weighing nearly 200 pounds. He is now but a shadow of his former self, and his face is so drawn and distorted from the effects of the affliction that members of his family and his intimate friends would not recognize him. He must starve to death, it appears. Would Raise Taft's Pay. Washington.—Senator Bourne would like to see President Taft draw a fat salary from the fourth of March to the close of his administration. The senator has introduced a bill providing for an increase in the salary of the president of the United States from $50,000 to $100,000 and the salary of the vice-president from $12,000 to $25,000. The bill is intended to take effect at the beginning of the next administration. Eggs Preserved in Wax ly broken stone and when her father returned his attention was called to it. The children played no more with the stone after that and in a few days the family moved to Omaha. When they arrived here Mr. Ahern sent the stone to Chicago for examination. And from Chicago comes the information that the stone which Mr. Ahern found in a gravel pit is worth all of $40,000. The large stone will be sold to some monarch of Europe for a crown jewel, Mr. Ahern says, but the chip which his little daughter split off will be cut and set into three rings, one for Mr. Ahern, one for the little girl and one for the mayor of Omaha. INVENTS DEADLY HAND GRENADE Army Soon to Test Device That Discharges Forty Bullets. New York.—Tests are soon to be made by the United States army at Manila of what is declared to be the most deadly hand grenade ever invented. Lieut. W. S. Mapes of Nebraska, a member of the Twenty-third infantry, is the inventor. The instrument discharges 40 bullets, thus making a soldier armed with one a terror to the enemy. The grenade looks much like a stick of dynamite and is nine inches long. Gun-cotton is packed in a cast-iron pipe for one-third of the length and a small can contains the 40 bullets. The whole contravariance is light and can be carried with safety, it is said. When it explodes, however, the bullets are distributed so near the surface of the ground that the men even lying down can be reached. Lieut. Mapes is now in Manila with his regiment and will personally take part in the experiments with his invention. Novel Process by Which They Keep All Their Original Freshness. London.—By a novel process of preserving eggs six months old are made to retain their "new laid" freshness. The process has been adopted by a firm of Hull importers acting on the theory that an egg decomposes owing to the entrance of bacteria through the shell. The shells by the new process are first disinfected and then immersed in a vessel of hot paraffin wax in a vacuum. The air in the shell is extracted by the vacuum, and atmospheric pressure is then allowed to enter the vessel, when the hot wax is forced into the pores," of the shell, which thus hermetically seals it. Evaporation of the contents of the egg, which has a harmful effect, is thereby prevented, and the egg is practically sterile. Some "new laid" eggs treated in this manner six months ago have been submitted to chemical and microscopic examination and have been found equal to new laid eggs in every respect. The inside of the shell showed under careful examination that the wax penetrates through the "pores," the contents being thus quite immune from external influences. SCHOOLOUSTSCUPID KANSAS UNIVERSITY ORDER IS OBNIXOUS TO STUDENTS. No "Dates," No Moonlight Strolls, No Billing and Cooing Save at the Week End to Be Allowed in the Future. Lawrence, Kan.-Red rebellion is abroad in the fair city of Lawrence, where the Olympic heights of the great University of Kansas cast their classic shadows to the westward for half the day, and, with equal persistency, cast their shadows to the eastward during the droning afternoon. Lawrence is a city of peace, of complacent introspection, of obvious culture and benevolent hospitality. Not since the rude invasion of Quantrell and his guerrillas has anything happened in Lawrence to disturb the complete and enveloping tranquility of its beatific air save the occasional antics of supererentusiastic students or the regrettable circumstance of a political denunciation of that rare exemplar of perpendicular citizenship, Walter Roscoe Stubbs. But to return to the red rebellion. The University of Kansas was one of the pioneer educational institutions of this country in granting equal recognition to young men and women at the fountain of knowledge. This has been one of the secrets of its great popularity. Thousands of the youth of both sexes have passed through its portals, and many of these boys and girls have gone forth into the world hand in hand. The social life of the university town has always been attractive, with practically no restraint upon intermingling except the ordinary rules of social intercourse. The man or woman of mature years claiming Lawrence as a dear old alma mater looks back upon the intimate but decorous social life of that town with a heart mellowed by sweet memories. Years ago the old Dutch windmill that stood west of the "kill" was the shrine of callow youth and dimpled maid. If the fine old elms and maples, the moss-covered wall, the cozy nooks and shadowed paths could only tell their stories of those glorious nights and beautiful days when the sap of youth ran strong and to live was an ecstasy—but to return to the red rebellion. The edict has gone forth that all social festivities shall be so curtailed that there shall be no calling, no "dates," no moonlight strolls, no tetea-tete, no billing and cooling, save and except upon the days and nights of Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The object of this infringement of ancient and natural rights is to insure to both boys and girls a larger part of their time for absorbing certain educational data incidental to the university career. But there are numerous and open protests against the new order. Most of the young men and many of the young women have signed the declaration of independence formally inaugurating the rebellion. Tack Made This Hog Sick. Greensburg, Pa.—An investigation by Veterinary Surgeon S. E. Bruner proved that the anxiety of the people residing at Grapeville over the supposed discovery of an outcroping of the new foot and mouth disease of cattle is unfounded. It was found that the hog owned by E. J. Bricker, which died, had swallowed a tack, nail or other sharp, hard substance, which tore the throat and caused a hemorrhage. Undress and Dress in Race. New York—Company F, Twenty-second regiment, has originated a new foot race. It is called the "Salome," and was given first at an athletic meet in the regiment's armory. The contestants stopped at a designated point and removed their hats, then continued and later at intervals took off their coats, shoes and leggings, then returned, dressing themselves, and crossing the finish mark fully attired. The advantage of the process is that the eggs will fetch $12 for 1,400 more than those preserved in lime water or by water glas, and $8 more than those kept in cold storage. Thousands of tons' of eggs are preserved every year in this country by various processes, but the quality of the six months old "new laid" eggs is such that the present amount may be greatly increased. Town May Sink Into Mine. Pittston, Pa.—The robbing of pillars in the checker vein of No. 7 mine, Erie county, has caused a disturbance of the surface in the village of Port Griffith, near here, and extensive damage is feared. The home of Thomas Moughan was badly damaged, and it is feared Porthon hospital may be within the radius of the disturbance. The workings are so close the surface that people in their homes can distinctly hear miners drilling. Leaves Estate to Dog Fort Smith, Ark.-Dr. McCoy, an eccentric bachelor, who died a few days ago at Coaldale, has left the larger part of his modest estate to his dog. When the dog dies the estate will go to charity. So far as known he had no relative living. He often said his old dog was the only friend he had. He was an honorary member of the Mine Workers. 333 Official Knights & Da 777 Directory ts & Daughters Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave., Parsons, Kan. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas. A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans. C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. G. Q. M., Scott, Kans. P. P., Neb. DFORD, C. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. BR 416 E. St. J. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NEXT PLACE MEETING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 18th annual) in Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909. Number. 1 Mrs. Lottle Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Addle Williams, 906 S. Walnut Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) n 1, Wichita, 220 E 9th 3 Thur. (A) 922 N. 10th, Fri. (A) 118 So. Mul- , 1-3 Thur. 344 N. 5th, M. (A) 8 E. 11th, 3 Tues. (A) 7 E Laurett, Ark., Law- d. (A) k, 823 Free- Kansas, 1-3 11 Stewart, -3 Thur. (A) 4 F. D. Early, Sherman Flats, Omaha Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G. Brown, 517 N. Main, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Tues. 3 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, Kan., 1-3-4 Thurs. 12 Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 M. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 3 Mrs. Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 4 Mrs. H. H. Tyler, 520 E 9th Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 5 Mrs Carrie Brown, 922 N. 10th, Atochison, 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 Woodfork, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Hattie Warden, 124 N. Washington, Pittsburg, Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. Ellen Lee, Box 25 Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Lizie Morton, 1308 Washington, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2202 So. 9th Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 24 Mrs. Angle Garner, 704 E. 12th. Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 714 So. 14th Par- sons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottaw- tomie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 8 Sat. ED—A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit there are fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. KEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. Weship you bike to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. DAYS FREE TRIAL, during which time you may ride the bicycle and test you wish. If you are not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to ride it ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. PRICES DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone other factory. We can earn our unhired of factory remarkable special offers to rider agents. L BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and we can make you this year. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists paid free. Bicycles impaired roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. HORN PUNCTURE-PROOF LING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. 👣 NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship your bicycle to us at our expense and allow you to allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $60 to $85 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone prices and remarkable offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell them less than 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 $10. Descriptive bargain lists freed. COASTER-BRAKES single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, repairs and COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair. The price includes selling the tire for $8 (excluding dealer $3). $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS. Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easyriding, very durable and lined inside wif h a special quality of rubber for the air and we close 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 ounce and are made from a medium sized by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day after delivery. We allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose a nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at 6 o'clock on the day of delivery and disciping bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you haw know that you will be so well pleased that when you haw We want you to send us a trial order at a price you don't buy any kind IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgehorn Punct the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all main features. We do not write but write a postal today. DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY all orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on until you have examined and found them strictly as represented, of per cent (thereby making the price $4.65 per pair) if you order and enclose this advertisement art. We will send three Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, further than any tire you have ever used to seen at any price. We leased that when you want a bicycle you give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. ES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at stated prices for your bicycle. Dry catalogue which and kinds of tires at about half the usual price. write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle air of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful sets a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. LE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You pay a do not pay until you have examined and found them strictly as required. We ship a $4.50 price per pair if you send a FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We ship a 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. You order a pair of tires you finish that they ride easier, run faster, look better than your tire you have ordered or used on 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. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of tires at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. BUYING a blog or a DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful 1148, 10 WM. CORE. C. G. T. TABERNACLES. Chief Preceptresses. double SECOND usually have GEARJHLIGHT 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Washington, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thurs. (A.) 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1503 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 108 N 3rd Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 38 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 39 Mrs. Hulda Patterson, 8th and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, N. Y Lawrence Kan., 2-4 Thur. (A) 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topoca, Kan. 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 98 Mrs. Ida M. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) TEMPLES. Chief Mentors. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Weir 2 Rev. Jos. Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kans., 1-3 Tues. City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 3 J. G. Burdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 19 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 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. 60 E. C. Sqires, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3, Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lin- coln, Neb. TENTS. Queen Mothera. 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Rt Scott. Kan. 2-4 SAT. (A) hout allow- from satis- ten pumped so that it can be given abric on the pair, but for toate Notice the thick rubber tread "A," and puncture strips and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This thick will not hurt any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. 3 Lizzle Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb., 2 Fri. (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 Sos, 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 Misa, 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, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzle Herrold, Sherman Flata, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Willis, 2103 Grand, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark, Parsons, Kan., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Sat. 29 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Ella McKinnis, 217 Sherman, Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 28 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrence, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 39 Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 812 Washington, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat. NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Tent is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once. 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 policemen 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 add to their number as opportunity may 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 of their stupid indifference but its nator was spoken of as a cre Horace E. Bixby, 82 years of still at the wheel after 60 years Mississippi river pilot, enjoys the tinction of having taught Mark T the art of navigation on the "Fo of Waters." He says Mark Twain came a good pilot, having but fault—the excessive use of tobac Capt. Bixby is still hale and hea and enjoys telling of the various sodes of his eventful career upon river. During the five years prec 1904-05 the total acreage annually der indigo cultivation in Indi 755,900. In 1905-05 this area creased to 330,400 acres, or a off of a little less than 44 per The Mecca railroad is being structured rapidly, solidly and ncally. Foreigners are employed stations of leadership and manage By imperial order it is now prop to complete the line from Medin Mecca, a distance of 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage. WICHITA, : : : : KANS. A New Industry. It is quite possible that a new and important industry will be developed in this country. There has been commendable effort, national and state, looking to the protection of game animals and the preservation of species that have become well-nigh extinct through the waste permitted in earlier years. Now a step ahead may be taken. The federal government, through the department of agriculture, is giving the matter attention. The department proposes to aid the people in going into the business of producing venison for profit. A circular has been sent forth in which the following recommendations are made: "As a result of the growing scarcity of game animals in this country the supply of venison is wholly inadequate to the demands, and the time seems opportune for developing the industry of deer farming, which may be made profitable alike to the state and to the individual engaged therein. The raising of venison for market is as legitimate a business as the growing of beef or mutton, and state laws, when prohibitory, as many of them are, should be so modified as to encourage the industry. Furthermore deer and elk may be raised to advantage on rough, brushy ground unfit for either agriculture or stock raising, thus utilizing for profit much land that is now waste. An added advantage is that the business is well adapted to landowners of small means." Several gentlemen who have attempted to raise deer for the market report that they have had very satisfactory returns. And if deer, why not buffaloes and other animals? Don't Forget to Forget. "Brooding over the past, however ruinous and foolish it has been, is useless—only a waste of strength and opportunity," says J. R. Miller. "Nothing good ever comes of it. The Japanese have a proverb: "My skirt with tears is always wet, I have forgotten to forget." "Too many people forget to forget. St. Paul's way was better. He forgot the things that were behind, whether mistakes or attainments, left them altogether in the past, and stretching forward to the things that were before, he used all his energy and strength to achieve them. Good wishes at the beginning of the year is on one's birthday are pleasant. Then give us encouragement and put new zest into our lives. After all, however, good wishes will not come true by the mere wishing. We make our own years, and whether they are beautiful and happy or not, will depend on the kind of living we put into them." Azerbaijan, into which Britain and Russia are prepared, if necessary, to carry the sword of peace, is the home of the descendants of the Ghebers, the ancient fire-worshipers of Persia. The whole countryside is admirably adapted to the propagation of a fire-worshiping creed, for earthquakes and caverns vomiting fumes from subterranean confragations abound in the neighborhood of Tabriz. One of the most remarkable caverns in the world is that of Secundereah, whose character resembles the Grotto del Cane of Naples. It gives off noxious fumes, which at certain times are certain death to man and beast. But the most astonishing place in Azerbaijan is the ruined city of Takht-i-Suleimann, or Solomon's temple. The city stands on a hill 150 feet high, with a wall of 30 feet embracing the crumbling remains of temple and shrine. In the midst is a lake. Although most of the buildings are of the Mohammedan period, there is one striking mass which has been identified as the temple of the fire-worshipers. Phonographic records of hymns sung by Ira D. Sankey were used at a praise service in one of the Brooklyn churches on the last Sunday evening in October. Among them were "The Ninety and Nine," "Hiding in Thee," and "Simply Trusting." Just before the benediction the lights were turned low, and there came from the shadows the song, "There'll Be No Dark Valley When Jesus Comes." Thus through the wonders of modern invention the voice of the dead was heard by his friends. A Buffalo doctor says that garden worms produce zancer. The fish found that out long ago. The small boy who impales the worm will now become a sanitary auxiliary. Esperanto is now to travel the way of Volapuk and a new world language is to be tried. The ideal, however, seems very far off. When all mankind are friends and brothers, then they will probably speak the same language; at least, the prediction that the universal brotherhood of man will find a universal tongue seems a perfectly safe and conservative one. Physicians now declare that vegeta bles cause cancer. Then why doesn't the potato bug get it? EDUCATION INNOVATION BEING TRIED IN EAST. Schoolroom and Factory Combined in Latest Experiment—High-School- boys Spend Alternate Weeks in Shops. New York.—Advanced ground in industrial educational work has been taken in Fitchburg, Mass. Educators in all parts of the country are watching the development of the ambitious undertaking with more than passing interest, as upon the success or failure of the departure will depend whether or not the plan is adopted elsewhere. This fall the second-year high-schoolboys received the privilege of learning a metal trade by going into the factories of the town to work one weel at regular factory hours and to return to the schoolroom the following week, thus alternating between factory and schoolroom throughout the year. Twenty boys were elected to take the new course, and the reports for the first three months of the experiment are altogether favorable, not one of the 20 boys having shown any desire to abandon the combination of schoolroom and factory work. It is the first attempt of the kind in a public school. A course similar to this one has been in operation at the University of Cincinnati for older boys, and the Fitchburg experiment is patterned after the Cincinnati idea. The course is one of four years, the first year consisting exclusively of schoolroom work and the three following years of theoretical and practical training equally apportioned. The factory owners, seven of whom JOSEPH G. EDGERLY are co-operating with the school department, say that the high-schoolboys are making better progress than the full-time apprentices, and Superintendent Joseph G. Edgerly of the Fitchburg public schools reports that the schoolroom work of these boys is fully up to the standard. The success of the Fitchburg plan seems so well assured that steps are being taken in a number of other cities, whose school authorities have been in correspondence with Superintendent Edgerly, to begin similar courses next year. Superintendent Edgerly and Principal John G. Thompson of the Massachusetts State Normal school at Fitchburg, who has taken a deep interest in the working out of the plan, believe they have gone a long way toward solving the problem of how best to keep the boys in the high school for the full four years' course, a problem that has been the despair of educators in all manufacturing towns, such as is Fitchburg. The belief of many parents, whether right or wrong, that their boys, who must eventually find their way into the shops, were wasting time in school when they could be learning a trade has been the chief cause of the falling off in the enrollment of second and third-year high school classes. Inability of parents to support their boys during the four years they were in the high school has also unquestionably been a big factor, but this has been eliminated in Fitchburg, as the boys who take the shop-work course will be able to earn enough to clothe themselves, and even pay board, without interference with their school work, since they receive regular apprentice wages for the actual time they work in the factories. The first year they receive ten cents an hour, and they work approximately 1,650 hours. Working the same number of hours the two following years, they receive 11 and $12\frac{1}{2}$ cents an hour, respectively, and they are as well fitted for their trade as if they had put in all of their time in the factory—better fitted, because of a livelier intelligence and ability to use their heads as well as their hands, Superintendent Edgerly says. The shopwork consists of instruction under practical overseers in the operation of lathes, planers, drilling machines, bench and floor work and such other machine work, according to the ability of the apprentice, as pertains to the particular branch of manufacture of the shop where the boy is employed. Of the 20 boys who entered the Fitchburg shops last August, 16 are learning the machinist's trade, two are receiving practical instruction in pattern making and two in drafting. The co-operative course includes English, mathematics, with tables and simple shop problems; mechanics, including simple machines; freehand and mechanical drawing. UNCLE SAM TO GUIDE WARSHIP. Plans for Extending Wireless Service Around World. Washington.—Plans have been announced by Rear Admiral William S. Cowles, chief of the equipment bureau of the navy, which provide for the eventual establishing of wireless communication around the world. Some day—and Admiral Cowles is confident that the day is not far distant—Uncle Sam from his chair in the White House can direct the ships of How Uncle Sam Will Keep in Touch with His Warships. his fleet, no matter in which of the seven seas they may be cruising. The corner-stone of this stupendous achievement will be laid when work is begun in the near future on a high-powered, long-distance wireless station in this city. Necessity was the inspiration for the undertaking, naval experts say. The United States assumed the responsibility of patrolling the Pacific when the Philippines were taken under the fold of the Stars and Stripes. It is all very well, perhaps, for battleships to sail forth boldly on months-long cruises, but Uncle Sam wants to be in a position to call them up, day or night, and make them feel they are not so far away from home after all. High-powered stations similar to the one soon to be constructed in Washington will be established along the Pacific coast. The next step will be stations in Hawaii, Guam, Samoa and the Philippines. Wireless communication with ships in the North Atlantic ocean is now possible to a satisfactory extent. With the future system installed the North Pacific, the greater portion of the South Pacific and part of the Indian ocean will be gathered up and figuratively spread out in view of the windows of the White House. In times of peace the navy department will be able to guide the ships at all times with the certainty of a man moving the pieces on a chess board. Should war come the responsibilities of a naval engagement need not rest entirely on the shoulders of the men aboard the ships. In some room in the White House a board of naval experts may sit and flash wireless messages directing and advising the fleet in its fight. It will be difficult to catch Uncle Sam napping when he has "strung his lines" around the world. He can warn his sea fighters against traps into which otherwise they might fall while roaming the ocean without news of events. Admiral Cowles' plans, contained in his annual report, have aroused much enthusiasm among naval experts, who say that with the building of the proposed stations the all-world wireless system will be proved a practical undertaking. BIRTHPLACE OF WEBSTER House In Which Daniel Was Born Still Standing. Boston.-Persons who visit the city of Franklin, N. H., to see the birth- THIS ROCK MARKS THE SITE OF THE HOUSE IN WHICH DANIEL WEBSTER WAS BORN JANUARY 18 1782 Bowler Which Marks Site of W ester's Birthplace at Franklin, N. I. Bowder Which Marks Site of Webster's Birthplace at Franklin, N. H. place of Daniel Webster are surprised to find that the house is not upon its original site, which is marked by a bowder appropriately inscribed. The house in which Daniel was born is still standing, however, across the street. It has been changed, since it was moved from its first foundation, by being converted into the L part of another building. It is used for a stair. One of the objects of interest at the birthplace is the magnificent elm tree which was the pride of Webster when he was a boy. Pertinent Definition. "Pop, are there such things as letic pains?" "Well, son, I guess something one is a jumping toothache."—340 more American. VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE BELIEVED TO BE 100,000 Cities of Messina and Reggo are Destroyed--Scores of Other Towns Meet Like Fate. Untold Numbers are Buried Beneath Fallen Walls and Broken Timbers--Fire and Flood Follow. Rome, Dec. 30.—One hundred thousand dead; Messina and Sicily and Reggia and a score of other towns in southern Italy overwhelmed; the entire Calabrian region laid waste; this is the earthquake record so far as at present known from the reports that are coming slowly into Rome on account of the almost complete destruction on lines of communication to the stricken places. The death list in Messina ranged from 12,000 to 50,000; that of Reggia, which, with its adjacent villages, numbered 45,000 people, includes almost the entire population. At Palmi, 1,000 are reported dead; at Cassano, 1,000; at Coszena, 500, and half the population of Bagnara, about 4,000. The Monteleone region has been devastated and Riposto, Seminara, San Giovannal, Scilla, Lazzaro and Cannitello and all other communes and villages bordering on the straits, are in ruins. King Leaves Naples. The king and queen of Italy are now on their way to Messina, having sailed tonight from Naples aboard the battleship Vittorio Emmanuel. The pope has shown the greatest distress at the calamity, and he himself was first to contribute a sum amounting to $200,000 to the relief of the afflicted. British, French and Russian warships are steaming toward the south, and already several of the ships of Great Britain and Russia have performed heroic service in the work of rescue. It is feared that many foregners have been killed, as a number of the hotels at Messina, and doubtless at other places, were crowded with tourists. Little is known of the fate of the diplomatic representatives of the powers stationed at these posts, although the Italian government is using every effort to relieve the anxiety felt on this account. Fear of Pestilence. There is the gravest danger that a petilence will follow the destruction of the towns, where, on account of the vast havoc wrought, bodies will all be unburied for days and weeks. Those who escaped death, many of whom are badly wounded, are making their way by the thousands to the nearest places of refuge. Their sufferings even now must be intense, as they are without food or clothing. Later reports received here state that four thousand soldiers in the various barracks at Messina were buried under the ruins. The rocks of Charybids now blocks the entrance to the Strait of Messina. The tidal wave wrecked the lighthouse in the strait, including Faro beacon, and they crashed into the sea. Terrific Tidal Wave. The government is sending troops with the utmost dispatch, by land and sea, to the scene of the disaster. Four thousand men from the garrison at Rome already are on their way. Various steamship companies have placed vessels at the disposition of the government and the existing system of wireless communication is increased. The Tribune publishes an interview with a refugee who made his way into Monteleone Calabria. This man says the entire countryside is crowded with victims of the desolation. Many hundreds of living persons are still beneath the ruins in Calabrian towns, but it is quite impossible to relieve them. At Riposto the tidal wave was terrific. At first the sea receded for a great distance from the shore and then it swept forward with tremendous violence. The water advancing in a huge wave, swept before it every house and building for a thousand feet from the shore line. The waters rushed through the streets of Riposto to a depth of from ten to twenty feet. The following graphic story is told by a woman who arrived here from Messina this morning, badly injured: "Infernal' is the only word that will accurately describe the fearful and terrifying scene," she said. "When the first shock came most of the city was fast asleep. I was awakened by AMERICAN CONSUL DEAD. Our Representative at Messina Supposed to Have Perished. Washington. Dec. 30—Arthur S. Cheney, American consul at Messina, and his wife, are supposed to have been killed by the earthquake, according to advices received by the state department last night from Vice-Consul Stuart Lupton. The following dispatch came via the rocking of the house. "Windows swayed and rattled and crockery and glass crashed to the floor. The next moment I was violent thrown out of my bed to the floor. I was half stunned, but knew that the only thing to do was to make my way out of doors. The streets were filled. Everybody had rushed out in their night clothes, heedless of the rain falling in torrents. Terrified shrieks arose from all sides and we heard heartrending appeals for help from the unfortunate pinned beneath the ruins. "Walls were tottering all around us, and not one of our party expected to escape alive. My brothers and sisters were with me, and in a frenzy of terror we groped our way through the streets, holding our own against the panic-stricken people, clambering over piles of ruins, until we finally recached a place of comparative safety. Sea Roars Into City. "But this was not done before I was struck down and badly injured by a piece of furniture that fell out of the upper story of a house. "All along the road were were jostled by scores of fleeing people, half clad like ourselves. The houses seemed to be crashing to the ground in whatever direction we turned. "Suddenly the sea began to pour into the town. It seemed to me that this must mean the end of everything. The oncoming waters rolled in a huge wave, accompanied by a terrifying roar. Glow of Burnig Palaces. "The sky was aglow with the reflection of burning palaces and other buildings, and as if this was not enough, there suddenly shot up into the sky a huge burst of flame, followed by a crash that seemed to shake the whole town. This probably was the gas works blowing up. "Eventually we reached the principal square of Messina. Here we found 2000 or 3000 utterly terrified people assembled. None of us knew what to do. We were all in an agony of fear. Men and women prayed, groaned and shrieked. I saw one of the big buildings on the square collapse. It seemed to me that scores of persons were buried beneath the ruins. Then I lost consciousness, and I remembered no more." Malta, Maltez Islands, in the Mediterranean, being received there by wireless from Messina by Consul Wm. H. Gale and transmitted by him to the state department: "The Messina consulate destroyed and consul and wife supposed to be dead."—Lupton." Consul Gale in forwarding the dispatch by cable, added that Lupton is supposed to have escaped. He stated that a British warship had left Malta for Messina to assist in the work of rescue. WHAT THE DOLLIES HAD. Small Wonder That the Little Mother Was Really Alarmed. Little Mary was really very ill Mother said she was sure it was an attack of appendicitis, but Grandma was equally sure the little one was threatened with convulsions. The argument waxed warm in Mary's presence, and appropriate remedies were used, and the next day she was better. Coming into her mother's room during her play she said: "Mamma, and my of dollies are very sick this morning." "Indeed, dear, I am very sorry. What is the matter with them?" "Well I don't really know, mamma, but I think Gwendolyn has 'a pint o'spiders' and Marguerite is going to have 'envilutions.'" INTOLERABLE ITCHING Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face —Professional Treatment Failed. A Perfect Cure by Cuticura. "When my little girl was six months old I noticed small red spots on her right cheek. They grew so large that I sent for the doctor but, instead of helping the eruption, his ointment seemed to make it worse. Then I went to a second doctor who said it was eczema. He also gave me an ointment which did not help either. The disease spread all over the face and the eyes began to swell. The itching grew intolerable and it was a terrible sight to see. I consulted doctors for months, but they were unable to cure the baby. I paid out from $20 to $30 without relief. One evening I began to use the Cuticura Remedies. The next morning the baby's face was all white instead of red. I continued until the eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs P. E. Gumbin, Sheldon, Ia., July 13, 08." Potter Drug & Chem, Corp., Sole Props, Boston HORRORSI "What's the trouble, Zambo?" "I thought it was missionaries, but it's a load of Altruists." "What's the trouble, Zambo?" "I thought it was missionaries, but it's a load of Altruists." His Absent-Minded View. They were engaged in purchasing shoes for the children. The husband was a former teacher, but the wife was a very intelligent and practical person, relates the Chicago News. "For $10 I purposes I don't want and dull kids for they roughen up so easily," said the wife to the saleswoman, adding: "What do you think of it, dear?" "Well," he said absent-mindedly. "I have known a good many dull kids at school, but I never regarded them as any rougher than other children." Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when it comes in contact with it. The particles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they cause is not only to the skin but also to the liver from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheeney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury. 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Use Allen's Foot-Ease Curestired, aching, sweating feet. Zc. Trial package free. A. S. Gusted, Le Roy, N.Y. A singer doesn't weigh his words on the musical scale CHRISTMAS IN KANSAS CITY MORE THAN 7,000 POOR CHIL DREN GIVEN PRESENTS. The Mayor's Christmas Tree in Convention Hall Was a Grand Success. Kansas City, Mo.—Seven thousand and seven hundred children or thereabouts went to Convention hall Friday afternoon to get gifts from the mayor's Christmas tree. At the least possible count there are 5,700 of them with possibly 2,000 more, and they all crowded around the Santa Clauses and their assistants, clamoring for a share of the supply of presents gathered together there. The 5,700 went away, each with a package under his arm. Of the remaining 1,500 to 2,000 tickets were given that entitle them to receive a similar treat a 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Before noon the more impatient of the little guests began coming to the hall and by 1:30 o'clock the balconies were crowded. The entrance of the five patrolmen, each in the costume of Santa Claus, was taken as a signal to attack the heaping tables on the arena floor. This was an hour and a half before the time set for the formal presentation of the gifts by Mayor Crittenden. He arrived at the hall on schedule time at 3 o'clock, just as the last of the 5,700 packages were seized by eager hands and carried away. Each bag contained five toys, an orange, a banana, box of candy and nuts, an apple and a game. On the side of each bag was printed: Mayor's Kansas City Christmas tree, 1908. TRAIN WRECKERS IN KANSAS. Unsuccessful Attempt to Wreck a Wichita Train. Wichita, Kansas.—An unsuccessful attempt was made to wreck the Missouri Pacific train which arrived here from the southwest about 1 o'clock Friday morning. It is believed by the local officers that the work was that of pals of the two Milan bank robbers who were captured at Clearwater Thursday. It was generally understood that the prisoners would be brought to this city on the train which so narrowly escaped being wrecked, but they were taken to Wellington. Ties were piled on the track and a switch was thrown in the railroad yards. Both were discovered in time to prevent damage. Dewey Seventy-One Years Old Washington, D. C.—Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila bay and ranking officer in the navy, celebrated his 71st birth anniversary Saturday, more than ten years after the exploit which made him world-famous. Still vigorous of mind, the aged admiral is not enjoying the best of health, having been suffering for the last six weeks with a bad attack of sciatica. He, therefore, spent the day at his home, many of his intimate friends calling to pay their respects and to tender their congratulations. Their Plans Were Blocked. Lincoln, Neb.—A man giving the name of Joel B. Clark and Omaha as his home, is a prisoner in the city jail, with a bad bullet wound in the leg, the result of an encounter with W. D. O'Grady, night agent at the Rock Island station early Sunday morning. With Clark in jail is a man who says his name is Charles Devorak, also claiming Omaha as his home. O'Grady charges the two with attempting to hold him up at the station, and it is alleged their plan was to rob the depot. Want Postal Banks at Once. Washington, D. C.—Great pressure is being brought to bear upon senators and representatives in favor of the passage of the postal savings bank bill. Most of this pressure comes from the Mississippi valley, where public opinion in favor of the postal bank is very strong. Senator Aldrich and the other leaders of the upper branch have already decided that the pending bill cannot pass at this session, and it is probable they will have their way. The Pope Sees a Vision. Rome—The Italia publishes a report, which has caused a sensation in ecclesiastical circles, that Joan of Arc recently appeared in a vision to the Pope and addressed to him solemn words of encouragement exhorting him to continue his present policy which she promised would shortly be crowned with triumph. Baseball In Manila. Manila—The all-American baseball team, which is making a tour of the Orient, was defeated Sunday by Lieut. Johnson's picked army team by a score of 4 to 3. This is the only defeat of the all-Americans during the entire tour. Receiver for Liquor Firm. Cincinnati, Ohio—Giving as a reason that their business though solvent, is being run at a loss on account of the prohibition wave, a receiver was applied for for the Eckhouse Bros. wholesale liquor business at 204 Walnut street Monday. Eight Buildings Burned Oneonta, N. Y.—Fire destroyed the Arlington hotel and seven other buildings Sunday causing a loss of $100,000 Many of the occupants of the hotel bad narrow escapes. [By McCutcheon, in Chicago Daily Tribune.] "But, daddy, is there a really, truly Santy?" "Well, I just guess yes—a regular corker he is, too." "Is he nice?" "Is he? Well, I should say so! Isn't he, Mary?" "Humph! Very nice, as Santas go, but not very modest." "Is he handsome, daddy?" "O, as handsome as a picture—sparkling eyes, fine forehead, beautiful TO REDUGE THE FATALITIES TO REDUGE THE FATALITIES GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH RESCUE STATIONS. Experts to Be in Charge to Teach Miners Use of Apparatus in Case of Accidents. Washington—Carrying out its efforts to reduce the number of fatalities in coal mines the United States geological survey is about to establish rescue stations in the principal coal fields of the country in addition to the experiment station now located at Pittsburg. It will be the purpose of the experts to teach the miners and mine bosses how to use the most approved apparatus for rescue work. Government mining engineers will be assigned to the stations and will ready at a moment's notice to go to any disaster. They will be equipped with oxygen helmets which will enable them to enter a mine at once even though it is filled with gas or smoke. It is the intention to have every station fitted up with an airtight room where gas can be generated. The coal mining companies will be invited to send picked men to these stations where they will be trained by the government in the use of the oxygen helmets. One of the stations will be at Urbana, ill., in connection with the University of Illinois. This station will take care of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Northern Missouri and Western Kentucky. The coal fields of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Southwestern Missouri will be taken care of by a station in the neighborhood of South McAlester, Ok. At these stations not only will opportunity be given the miners to become familiar with the rescue apparatus but safety lamps of all designs will be tested for their general safety and efficiency in the presence of the miners and the mine owners. Injured in Initiation Council Bluffs, Ia—As a result of injuries received in a high school fraternity initiation Saturday, Thomas Harvey, 16 years old, will probably die. Young Harvey was injured through the use of what is termed a "shotgun paddle" in which a blank shotgun cartridge was fired. The explosion is intended to be harmless to the victim, but in Harvey's case the instrument was so applied that the charge of powder and wadding was fired into his hip. The attending physician, Dr. Thomas B. Lacey, gives little hope for his recovery. Drove Away a Bank Robber St. Joseph, Mo.-An attempt to rob the Bank of Wathena, at Wathena, Kan., just across the river, Saturday night, was frustrated by the town marshal and several residents who were aroused from their beds. A street fight took place and the negro escaped. The marshal was uninjured. Talk Over Home Rule. Jefferson City, Mo.—Governor-elect Hadley will take up the question of home rule for St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Joseph this week with representative Republicans from these cities and endeavor to reach a definite understanding as to what character of measure will be presented to the general assembly touching this important subject. Ten Killed in Alabama Birmingham, Ala.—Ten men were killed and several injured by a cave-lin at the blast furnace plant in Ensley Monday night. Two bodies have been recovered and eight more are known to be buried in a trench at the plant. Eight Dead; Four Injured. Great Falls, Mont.—As the result of a head-on collision between a freight train and a work train on the Great Northern Monday afternoon, eight men are dead and four injured seriously. complexion—very handsome, isn't he, Mary?" "Henry, it's perfectly dreadful the way you deceive that child. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You're setting him a terrible example." "But, daddy, where does he live—away off somewhere?" "O, yes; very, very far." "Away off where the stork lives?" "The stork! Who's been telling you about the stork?" FINDS BANDIT SON. Boy Who Robbed and Slew is Son of a La Platte, Mo., Farmer. Montgomery, Mo.—In spite of his efforts to conceal his real name and home, that he might shield his parents, Fred Michael, the 17-year-old Missouri bandit, was given an unexpected visit by his father, Samuel Michael, and his cousin, Ed Locke, Monday. Thus it was learned that his real name is Fred Michael and not Henderson, as reported, and that he lived near LaPlatte, Mo., instead of near Des Moines, Ia. The young bandit, who robbed the Salisbury depot and killed Officer Elmer Magruder and dangerously wounded Marshal Calin at Higbee, lost his wonderful nerve for the first time when his father and cousin walked into his cell and handed him a pathetic letter from his mother. The young prisoner fell upon his cot in the jail, and, burying his face in his hands, cried aloud. PLAN A DEMONSTRATION. New York Labor to Protest Against Contempt Sentence. New York-Planning a demonstration of 200,000 labor men next Sunday in protest against jail sentences imposed upon Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, the Central Federated union Sunday appointed a committee to make arrangements and adopted resolutions of which a copy was sent to President Roosevelt. The executive committee announced it had sent a telegram to defendants, assuring them that every legal means would be utilized to prevent their imprisonment. It was also decided that action by any labor union looking to pardon for the men sentenced should be discouraged, the federated union taking the position that no crime had been committed and it would not be proper to seek pardon. Johnson Defeated Burns. Sydney N. S. W. —Jack Johnson, the big negro from Galveston, Texas, is the worlds heavyweight champion publist. He won the title Friday in the big arena at Rushcutters Bay from Tommy Burns, the French Canadian, who had held it since James J. Jeffries relinquished it, and after a chase of Burns that led halfway round the world. The end came in the fourteenth round when the police, seeing Burns tottering and unable to defend himself from the savage blows of his opponent, mercifully stopped the fight. Parents Fight—Baby Killed. Philadelphia, Pa. — Alfred Turner, aged 10 weeks, was killed in a peculiar manner during a fight between his parents here Friday. William Turner, the father, according to the report made to the police, attacked his wife because she did not have breakfast ready when he came down stairs. Mrs. Turner had the child in her arms and in the fight she dropped it to the floor. She was subsequently knocked down or fell upon the infant, crushing it to death. Both parents were arrested. Oppose Lower Tobacco Duty. Hartford, Conn.—Several hundred growers of tobacco met Monday and decided war on the proposition to lower the tariff on tobacco. Battleships Pass Aden Aden, Arabia—The 16 battleships composing the American Atlantic battleship fleet under command of Rear Admiral Sperry, which is cruising around the world, passed this port Monday bound for Suez. Operate Without Licenses Chicago—City officials discovered Monday that although there are 378 moving picture five and ten cent theaters in Chicago, only 100 operators of moving picture machines have licenses. AN ITALIAN DISASTER. Three Provinces Devastated by Earthquake. Rome, Italy—The three provinces of Cosena, Cantanzaro and Reggio di Calabria, which forms the southwestern extremity of Italy or "The Toe of the Boot," were devastated Monday by an earthquake, the far-reaching effects of which were felt almost throughout the entire country. The town of Messinia, in Sicily, was partially destroyed and Catania was inundated. In Messina hundreds of houses have fallen and many persons have been killed. Owing, however, to the fact that telegraphic and telephonic communications were almost completely destroyed, it is impossible to obtain even an approximate idea of the vast damage done. The fate of entire regions within the zone of the earthquake is unknown, but reports received here up to a late hour Monday night indicate that the havoc has been great and the destruction to life and property more terrible than Italy has experienced in many years. The uncertainty of the situation for many thousands has filled all Italians with the deepest distress for they still have fear that the country, which seems to have been most blessed by nature, will be destroyed by the blind forces of that same nature which nearly 19 centuries ago overwhelmed Pompeii and Hercaumean. A WHITE HOUSE DEBUT. Miss Ethel Roosevelt Makes Her For- mal Bow to Society. Washington, D. C.—President Roosevelt's youngest daughter, Ethel, Monday night made her formal bow to society, preceding the dancing in the East room of the White House, which began at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt received the guests in the Blue room. Miss Roosevelt's gown was of soft white satin trimmed with crystals, while that of her mother was of dark blue satin. Seldom has the East room held a more attractive picture. The invited guests numbered about 400, only unmarried members of the younger set participating in the dancing. Preceding the ball, Miss Roosevelt was the guest of honor at a dinner given by Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Bacon. Big Blaze at Ravia, Ok. Oklahoma City Oklahoma.—Practically the entire business section of Ravia, Ok., a town of 1,200 inhabitants in Johnston county, was wiped out by fire Friday, the loss aggregating about $55,000. Five business houses, a lumber yard and 3 warehouses were burned. A defective flue caused the fire. The Merrill-Houston Lumber company $20,000 and L. D. Comstock's store, $10,000, were the heaviest losers. Higbee, Mo., Slayer Caught. St. Louis, Mo.-A special to the republic from Mexico, Mo., says that Fred Henderson, who confessed that he shot and killed Deputy Marshal Margruder of Higbee, Mo., on the night of December 18 and wounded Marshal Cain, was arrested at Mexico Friday night. Henderson says that he went to Mexico from Centralia, Mo., where he held up the Chicago & Alton station agent early Friday morning. Chicago's Big Clock. Chicago, Illinois.—One of the largest clock in the world has been placed in Mitchell tower at the university of Chicago. Prof. Earl B. Ferson, who designed the mammoth timepiece, has made provision for a bell weighing 7,000 pounds and the strokes may be heard five miles. The four dails, which will be illuminated at night, are readable for half a mile. Found Smuggled Chinese. El paso, Tex.—Employees of the Southwestern railroad Saturday found 11 Chinese in a box car at Duran, N. M. The allens were taken into custody. The Chinese were plentifully supplied with water and provisions and had been sealed in a car billed from Redlands, Cal., to Chicago. Oklahoma Will Wait. Guthrie, Ok.-Oklahoma's prisoners in the Kansas penitentiary will not be immediately returned to the state, the board of control Monday deciding to suspend operation of its order of Dec. 24 until the result of the joint investigation is made known. Pan American Congress Opened Santiago, Clide. — The first session of the Pan American Scientific congress opened Friday night. President Montt and his cabinet, the members of the diplomatic corps and delegates from all the American republics attended. New Brazilian Naval Attache. Rio Janeiro, Brazil.—Lieut. Conrado Heck was Friday appointed naval attache to the Brazilian embassy at Washington. Another Conservation Conference Another Conservation Conference. Washington-It was announced at the White House Sunday that a conference looking toward the conservation of the natural resources of North America would be held at the White House February 18 next. Sarah Bernhardt in Russiz St. Petersburg, Russia. — Sarah Bernhardt who is playing here, was given an audience by Emperor Nicholas at Tsarsko-Solo Friday and was presented with a portrait of the empress. Let Me Send You a Package of Defiance Starch JUST A FASH "Nawthin'. I just wanted to see if I had forgotten how to cry—boo-hoo!" I laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. 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New districts opened for settlement. 320 acres offland to each settler.—160 free homestead and 160 at $3.00 per acre. "A vast rich country and a contented prosperous people. Extract from correspondence of Edith E. Edwards, Esq., of Edison, Canada, in August, 1908, was an inspiration. Many have paid the entire cost of their farms and had a balance of from $10.00 to $20.00 per acre as a result of one crop. Spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, barkery, flax and peas are the principal crops, while the wild grasses bring to perfection the best cattle that have ever been sold on the Chicago market. Splendid climate, schools and churches in all localities. Railways touch most of the settled districts, and prices for produce are always good. Lands may also be purchased from railway and land companies. For pamphlets, maps and information regarding low railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized Canadian Government Agent: J. S. CRAWFORD, No. 125 W. 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