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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT TENTH YEAR NEGRO'S HEART GLADDENED Illinois Central Pays Back Pension and Will Provide For Negro Chicago—Officials of Illinois Central Railway company at Chicago has approved pension papers which will provide for the remaining years of Austin Dunbar, an aged negro who worked for in New Orleans for the company. Dunba was injured four years ago in an accident and incapacitated for manual labor. He knew nothing of the pension plan of the company for the benefit of old employees and no application for a pension was made for four years. When the plea final came there was difficulty in proving his years of service. The records of his work as a section hand and helper in the cotton sheds were examined by the officials, the pension was made retrospective, but paying inning to several hundred dollars, together with the certainty with his monthly pension will gladden the disable worker who is now 72 years old and lies in Hammond, La. An invidious comparison is some times made of old and the young Negroes industrious habits, much to the disadvantage of the latter. Let us see. Between the years 1879 and 1890, the older Negroer were probably at their best. The whole of the Negroes, property in this state in 1879 was returned at $5,183,398. In 1860 it was returned at $12,325,005, again of $7,139,045, or 147 per cent increase in ten years. Between 1891 and 1908 the younger Negroes have been in evidence and property has increased from $14,196,735 in '01 to $23,750,229 in 1906 an increase of 673 per cent, which would indicate that the young Negro is not so lazy and shiftless as some people say he is. — Kentucky Reporter. HYNRY O. TANNER TO GIVE EXHIBITION OF WORKS IN NEW YORK CITY. NewYork. - Henry O. Tanner, celebrated as a painter of religious scenes is back in this country after a sojourn of five years abroad, and soon will give an exhibition of his works in the American Art Galleries. As many of the canvases depict scenes in the life of Jesus the arrangement of the exhibition to include the date of Christmas is in keeping with the spirit of the season. Some of the notable works of the artist have been secured for the occasion, having been lent by individual owners and institutions in this country. Of these, Mr. Tanner's Nicodemus, has been borrowed from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, which purchased it several years ago. After distinguishing it with the Lippincott prize. The Two Disciples at the Tomb', the prize picture of two years ago, has been lent by the Chicago Art Institute, while "Christ at the Home of Martha and Mary," has been arranged to be sent by the Carnegie Institute, which purchased it recently from Mr. Tanner. What is perhaps the artist's chef d'onvre," Behold the Bridegroom Cometh," will be exibited by him. It was his contribution to the Paris Salon of 1903 and measures 15 by 20 feet. It contains lifesize figures of the wise and foolish virgids of the parable. Rodman Wanamaker and Atherton Curtis have also lent works which Mr Tanner painted for them, and there may be 30 canvases in all on view. BOY'S SAILOR SUIT CALLS FOR CARE IN WASHING AND IRONING. Best Results Only Are Obtained Through the Expenditure of Time and Trouble—Should Not Be Polished with Iron. These require very careful washing. If they are made of a firm texture they will stand a good deal of rubbing and a brush on the washing board. They may be boiled after washing, if there is no fear of any color in them running. After rinses will stand a good deal of rubbing and a brush on the washing board. They may be boiled after washing, if there is no fear of any color in them running. After rinsing, starch is clear starch while still wet. The starch must not be too stiff, as the material is usually of a stiff nature. Wring well and dry slightly before ironing. Be careful to choose a very clean place for drying; and dry with the wrong side out. To iron the trousers, turn them on the right side, smooth them on the table, with the waist at your left-hand side and the front uppermost. Iron the front of the two legs first, but not too dry, turn over and iron back, then iron over the fronts again. Iron bands and hems on the wrong side, and press hard with the iron to get a good gloss. In ironing the jacket, commence with the collar, and if this is of navy blue or scarlet, iron it on the wrong side only, or on the right side with a handkerchief over it; it should not be glossed. Next iron the sleeves on the right side, first the upper and then the under half. In doing the jacket itself keep the neck at your left-hand side, commence with the piece nearest to you and then iron from one end to the other, smoothing out each piece as you go along; then finish off to the shoulders; round armholes, and the inside of the jacket. Blue linen suits must not be polished with the iron, but either ironed entirely on the wrong side or ironed with a piece of muslin over the material. Broiled Quail with Bacon Wipe six quail carefully with a damp cloth, but do not wash; split them, break the long bones, and season with a mixture of salt, pepper and best salad oil, the oil being an absolute necessity on account of the absence of fat in the muscular tissues of game. Have a hot broiling oven or a clear fire, and broil for six minutes on each side. Arrange six slices of nicely-browned toast on a hot platter, place the birds on them, and baste with a mixture made by creaming one ounce of butter, flavored with a half teaspoonful of finely-chopped parsley, the juice of a half lemon, and, if desired, a few grains of nutmeg. Garnish with delicately broiled thin slices of bacon and watercress. Golden Chips. Six pounds peeled pumpkin, five pounds granulated sugar. six lemons, one-quarter pound green ginger root. Cut the pumpkin in thin narrow strips, like string beans. Add the sugar and let stand over night. Add the grated rind, juice and pulp of the lemons, also the ginger root after being washed, scraped and chopped fine. Let all boll together until of the consistency of thin marmalade. This will fill ten or twelve jelly tumblers. Peanut Cookies. Remove skins from two cupfuls shelled peanuts and put them through meat chopper; cream together three teaspoonfuls butter and one cupful sugar; add three eggs, two tablespoonfuls milk, one saltspoonful salt, one teaspoonful baking powder, nuts, and enough flour to make a soft dough; roll on floured board; cut with a small cutter; bake in a moderate oven. Dancing Girl Now Ruler's Wife. Dancing Girl Now Ruler's Wife. Paris is at present interested in the maharajah of Kapurthala, who is there with his wife, whom he first met in Madrid as a dancing girl. Anita Delgado was graceful and beautiful, and the maharajah lost no time in winning her regard. He took her to Paris to be trained for the position she was to occupy, and she developed into a handsome woman of dignity and presence. Later he carried her to his home in India, and last winter married her with Oriental ceremony. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 1909. ROMANCES AND TRAGEDIES OF AUTOMOBILES CHICAGO.-The whiz wagon of passionate hue is the modern car of romance, whether Cupid or Mephistopheles is in the chauffeur's seat, the automobile occupies the center of the stage at a time when the world's most thrilling melodramas are being played. The machine has imparted its own breathless and dizzy speed to the men and women who ride in it or drive it, and the world gasps while the giddy performance goes on. What is there about the whiz wagon which renders men reckless and lures women into what the poet Le Gallienne calls "the moral shipwreck wrought by the automobile?" Is it the speed madness? Perhaps Le Gallienne's answer is as good as any other. He declares that the automobile is in our religion, in "what is left of our manners, in education and would be in our morals if it had left us any. Naturally, having set its blight on everything else, it has entered the home to rob the parent of his daughter, the husband of his wife. "Cherchez l'automobiliste' is the present day axiom when folly or crime has been committed," says Le Gallienne. "It is the man with a face like a horse that is tempting the woman. The autoist is neither man nor beast. He is half human and the rest of him is compounded of various brute forms—the sort of monster that only an automobile age could produce. And is it any wonder that Eve to-day should take a rib from such an Adam? Irresistible but Depraying. "Look at the face of that fellow at the wheel there. If there is any face more hopeless it is that of the woman sitting behind him. All machines are brutalizing, but O, the brutalizing, depriving power of this machine! "And it is irrestible," he continues. "I love its exhilaration—yes, its intoxication—while I condemn it as the drunkard condemns drink. I know I shall yield again. There is nothing to be done, of course. You can't save woman from the automobile. She is doomed, as we all are doomed. The latest revision of 'Faust' should put Mephistopheles at the speed lever, To Control Sale of Medicines Government control of the sale of medicines is contemplated in Japan. A local newspaper there announces that a bill making such provision may be introduced during the coming session of the diet. Are Members of Many Clubs J. Pierpont Morgan belongs to 35 clubs, and his membership dues figure over $7,000 annually. August Belmont is a member of 34, and Chauncey M. Dewep belongs to 32. New Use for Police Force with Marguerite at his side. Wq are lost, lost irredeemably, and we drown our sorrows in gasoline." All of which may be only the poet's frenzy, colored with a certain sly humor of exaggeration. He seems to be a little dizzy from the fumes of his own machine. The whiz wagon is not all tragic. It leaves much of romance and comedy, even of farce, in its trail as it whirls through the world. It merely seems to pitch all the emotions and passions of men into its own high key, and colors the daily record of events with its own rich hues. Numbered by Thousands. There are more than 17,000 automobiles in Illinois and it is estimated that at least 15,000 of these are owned by citizens of Chicago and its suburbs. The latest year book of the American Automobile Association shows a total membership of 8,739, with 16 state associations and 132 clubs. When you consider that this embraces only a fraction of the automobile owning population, and that many people ride in each car as occasion offers, it will be seen that the lure of the whiz wagon is widespread. Even those of us who cannot ride are given to imitating or at least secretly envying the speed and extravagance of the automobiles. Valuable Ally. As an ally of Cupid the automobile has no competitors. From the first days the young man who had the best means of transporting his sweetheart was always able to defeat his rival who went wooing on foot. Young Lochinvar never could have carried away his bride in triumph had not his gallant steed been hitched at the gates, and young Jones of Podunk township never would have won Amanda Jane from her other numerous admirers save for the fact that he had a new top buggy. Now the young man, or even the old man, with the automobile has all his rivals outclassed. Even a chauffeur who drives his master's car has the advantage over the steady going millionaire who takes the plebeian trolley. Royal women seem to be as susceptible as other women to the charms of the man with the machine. Last spring Princess Amelie Louise Furstenberg cleded from her royal home with Gustave Kozian, an employee of an automobile firm. She had other lovers, gallant and noble, but the man with the car was irresistible. After she was brought back home she was married over her family's tearful protests to young Gustav at the castle chapel at Kammersberg. Automobile Elopements. There are a thousand such instances every year, and the women who find the lure of the auto irresistible range all the way from princesses to shop girls. Some of these automobile elopements end at the altar, with the promise of happiness to follow, but too often the climax has been a social wreck. A woman lawyer has attempted to analyze and account for the fascination of the automobile for women, and she decides that there is a psych- The health department of Chicago has succeeded in enlisting the police force in a fight to check contagious diseases, particularly diphtheria. Dr. Evans, the health commissioner, is responsible for this new alliance of brain and brawn. Culture tubes and antitoxin for use in diphtheria cases will be sent to all of the police stations. Physicians are expected to cooperate with the police. "Diphtheria ic effect to reckon with, and "when psychic change takes place, whatever the agent of change be, human conduct may take any extreme." "What is the secret of the automobile's influence upon the intellect and will of women?" she asks, and then proceeds to give the answer. "First, it supplies what humanity ever has sought—thrilling sensations. This makes it a lure not only to the young but to the middle aged and the old as well. The psychic effect of it is marvelous. A friend tells me of an acquaintance who was a model of moral strength before getting an automobile. After that there was a most astonishing change. Not only did the character lose its charm, but the sense of obligation was lost, and with it a reckless disregard of the wishes of others. And this was the price of the thrills which the automobile supplied. This appetite for new sensations is one that grows with what it feeds on. It leads one from desire to desire, ever spurring the victim to seek the unattainable. Supplies Humanity's Great Craving. "I don't mean to rail at the automobile. I am not even saying that in itself, used in moderation, it is a harmful factor. It is the old story of abuse." There have been many automobile romances and not a few tragedies of the whiz wagon in Chicago and its suburbs as well as in the smaller cities of Illinois and Indiana. There have been so many elopements to Crown Point by automobile that one of the machines in auto row is still pointed out as the elopers' car. Tragedies Have Been Many. One of the latest tragedies of this kind was that which caused the death of G. Winthrop Sands, a stepson of W. K. Vanderbilt, near his country home, 20 miles from Paris, on July 30, of this year. Mr. Sands was driving his own machine, and his chauffeur, who was with him, estimated the speed at 75 miles an hour. One of the tires blew up, the machine skidded and struck a tree, bounded against another tree, which it literally climbed, falling back with its unfortunate owner beneath it. Almost instantly the car burst into flames, and Mr. Sands was frightfully burned before he could be rescued. The chauffeur was not seriously injured, but Mr. Sands was killed. This is another story that is retold almost every day in the newspapers with infinite variations, but always the same sad theme—reckless speeding. Sometimes there are women in the car, sometimes children, sacrificed to the craze for going faster. The automobile also has been the central figure in many criminal affairs, one of the most notable being the "Dove" case of Chicago, which still remains an impenetrable mystery and which is familiar to all newspaper readers. One of the oddest cases of automobile stealing was that which occurred in Chicago this summer. A man here who seemed determined to go to the Pacific coast stole a $5,000 machine can be prevented and can be absolutely cured if the antitoxin is administered early enough," Dr. Evans says. "As soon as a physician reports a case of suspected dipheria the policeman must take a culture tube to him. When the physician obtains the culture the policeman will take it to the city laboratory, where the amount of antitoxin required for that particular stage is determined. The policeman then reports back to the physician." NO 42. from a Chicago firm and two months later they caught him, still with the machine, in Independence, Ore. He was jailed in the Oregon town while requisition papers were being procured. The Chicago firm was waiting for his return here when word came that he had broken out of jail, restolen the machine and whirled westward. At the last report he had not been heard from, but doubtless succeeded in making his way to the coast. Some Notable Victims. During the year 1907 there were reported a total of 1,568 automobile casualties—324 deaths and 1,244 seri- ous injuries. As in previous years there was a large number of notable victims. Since the whiz wagon became the plaything and the mania of the rich it is estimated that about 100 members of millionaire families have met with violent death in automobile accidents. There have been many notable American victims of the automobile tragedy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Fair were both instantly killed near Saint Aguilin, France, in 1902. The tire burst and the machine struck a tree while it was going at a speed of 60 miles an hour. Their chauffeur was driven insane by the shock. Mrs. William M. Stewart, wife of former United States Senator Stewart, was killed at Alameda, Cal. One of the most tragic of American automobile accidents was that in which Mrs. William A. Westphal received injuries which caused her death within a few hours. She was in the car with William R. Standbury, a rich silk manufacturer, who ran his machine into a horse and wagon in Dunellen, N. J., in 1905. Mrs. Standberry committed suicide because of the revelations made by the accident, and her husband died, a nervous wreck, within a few months. Vinson Walsh's Tragic End. Vinson Walsh's Tragic End. Vinson Walsh, son of the mining king, was killed while speeding near Newport in the summer of 1905. His sister, Miss Evelyn Walsh, and Mrs. James L. Kernochan were seriously injured. Harry Oelrichs and Herbert Pell also received injuries in the same accident, which was caused by the machine dashing through the wooden railing of a bridge into a stream. After this accident Miss Walsh, now Mrs. McLean, was for a time too much shocked to look at an auto without trembling, but when she had recovered her nerve somewhat her father had built for her an "invalid" car" which was one of the most luxurious ever built. The automobile age is full of stirring romance, adventure and tragedy. It is a more eventful age than the age of chivalry, more picturesque than the crusades, more extravagant than the age of Nero, more given to folly than Babylon. We are right in the midst of it, and the whirr of the machine is so confusing that we cannot realize how picturesque it is. But the historian of the future will write us down as being swifter than our own whiz wagons. Taking No Chances Everybody secretly wants to own an airship some day, but most everybody is willing to let the other fellow find out if airshiping is practical first.—Detroit Free Press. The saddest words, you must admit, are these: "The hired girl has quit." —Detroit Free Press. Selfish Philosophy. Pliny: It is best to profit by the madness of others. ```markdown ``` 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. 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Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. "To Live and Let Live" Is Our Motto. NOTICE. 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 stamped 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. 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. 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. Miss Irma Clark and Mrs Frank Chilks spent Sunday in Newton they report a fine timu. LOCALS Send your news notes and local business to 601 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? Send your news in earlier. ANOTHER CHANGE For several years the Search-light has had its composition set on a machine—but with the new year we go back to h a n d s e t matter for a while at least in order to give employment to more members of our race. They are new beginers and we trust that our readers will be patient with us while endeavor to re-ajust our selves to the new order of things All copy must reach our office earlier now in order to reach publicotion the current issues. Mrs. Ida B. Clark entertained on New year day in the honor of Miss Irma Smith and C laud Gothard of Hunchinson. The aft ernoon was spent in social card games. Mrs Fannie Stewart of Leadville Colorado formally of Wichita arrived here last week to spend the winter here. She is accompanied by her little daughter Mildred. 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. Mrs Carrie Hunter of Kansas City Mo. came down to attend the wedding of her sister M i s s Grace Baker to Ora Taylor. Claud Gothard of Hutchinson has resigned his position with Andy Simons and has decided to make his home in Wichita. The endowment of our late Bro Geo. H. Young has been paid to his beneficiaries by the ladies of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Thos. W. Fine left Thursday for Little Rock Pine Bluif and Ft. Smith. Ark.where she will spend two weeks visiting among relatives. After visiting in Wichita for ten days with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. B. McClellan and friends, Mrs. H. Bedell, E. Bedell returned to their home in Springfield, Mo Send your news in earlier, Dtr. Mary Ivry presented High Priestess Joana Jones of No. 34 with a beautiful cup and saucer. The daughters of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 will entertain the Knights of Taborian Tempel No. 11 next Thursday eve., Jan. 14. Doc Kelly and his former wife, Mrs. M. Luvert, were united in marriage Wednesday this week. Dr. H. T. Bolden, our dentist, made a business trip to Welling- ton this week. Mrs. Walter Robinson is report ed dangerously ill. Send your news in earlier Office Hours 9 a m to 6 Dr. G. G. Brown presented ye editor and wife with a fine Buff Orpington rooster for an Xmas present. It was thankfully accepted. The B. T. W. club met with Mrs. Bowers 1112 North Wichita St. Ater the transaction of buisiness the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Alexander 612 N. Water St. Current events. A dainty lunch was served. The ladies departed to their homes declaring Mrs Bowers an ideal hostess. L. White of Baynville w as a pleasant caller at the Searchlight office Thursday. Mrs. Malinda Stewart of Tope ka who was visiting her mother Mrs. Maria Miller returned to her home Wednesday L. C. Carr came down from Marion Wednesday to visit with his family. Miss. Corine Bettis and Isis Brooks have returned from a trip to Newton. Mrs. Chaney Harper is in the city from Columbia, Ohio, visiting her son J. L. Harper and other relatives. On New yr's morning Mrs. A. Griggs and Mrs. B. McClellan entrained 9 to 1 oclock with an elegant four course breakfast at the home of Mrs.Griggs in honor of Mesdames Henry Bedell and E.Bedell of Springfield, Mo. Beautiful cut flowers decorated the dining table. Among the callers who exchnge New years greeting were: Mesdames Thos Cox, J.L.Harder I. Porter, E. Smith A. Morris A.Adams,F.Childs E.Land drum S.Collins J.Gaines S.W.Flemings O.Taylor, Carrie Hunter of Kansas City W.H.Jones Chas Anderson F. Wilkins A. Martin, S.W.Jones Miss Stella Turner W.Ray S.Rawles, L.Covingtou Mrs W.Rawles Dr.E. HarrisonRev. J. S. Smith. Mrs Birdie Waters is able to be out after several days illness. Mrs W. N. Miller recieved a valuable embroidered apron fr o m Mrs. Addie Duncan of Peabody as a Christmas gift. It is fine. Send your news in earlier. On Tuesday evening the St. Paul A.M.E. Literary society held their meeting with a good attendance, considering the very cold weather. The debate was highly interesting as was the rest of the program. The following is the program for next Tuesday evening. Program Invocation Vocal Solo Miss M. Fleming Recitation Robt. Proffit Quartett—Misses L. Rowles, B. Hall, B. Whitted, C. Foster. Paper 'Education' N. Copeland Solo W. Morrow Debate—" Resolved, that John Brown was a greater friend to the Negro than Abraham Lincoln Affirmative Mrs. Ida B. Clark, Mrs. S. Hall. Negative C. Price, H. W. Marshall. Come out. Mrs. Nannie Howard came up from Hutchinson Saturday to visit with her daughter. 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 NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Re-idence Phone - Bell 1641 Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our dear baby and also for their floral gifts. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Love Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martin entertained at their residence 837 N. Water, January 1st. in honor Mr. Morris Mayo, jr., of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Martin's uncle A five course dinner was served. Those present were: — Mr a n d Mrs. M. J. Dancy, Mr. and Mrs. M. Jones, Mesdames E. Bedell, L. E. Bedell, J. O. Hodge, all of Springfield, Mo., J. W. Garrett, of St. Louis, B. McClellan and wife, M. Mayo jr. MINISTER'S UNION The Ministerial League held its regular meeting at the Second Baptist church, Jan. 4th, Rev. E T. Fishback, presiding. After devotional exercises the pastor's the following report of their work New Hope—Rev. Fisnback, pastor, reported the burning of the mortgage at their wATCH meeting which marks a new era in the history of his church. It was the cause of great rejoicing among his flock. The pastor filled his pulpit Sunday. At 11 a.m. subject "The New Lamp" at 1 p.m Sunday School, at 6:30 B. Y. P. U., at 8 p.m the Lord's Supner. Collection $25.89 M. E. church—Rev. W. S. Malone, pastor, being absent sent his report. Cottage prayer meeting was conducted during the week led by the pastor. Preaching by the pastor Sunday at 11 a m and 7:30 p.m. Col. good. Second Baptist church—Rev. G. W. Smith, pastor, reported at tendance good at each service. A large and appreciative covenant meeting at 11 a m, Sun. School at 3 p.m, B Y P U at 6:30 p.m, preaching at 7:30 subject " After the Ball " which was a rare treat to those who heard it. Collection $47.83 St. Paul A. M. E. church Rev. Jas. T. Smith, pastor, reported a splendid general class at 11 a m Sunday morming, Sunday School at 3 p m, A. C. E. L. at 6:30 p m. The attendance wss the largest we have ever had The pastor preached at 7:30 pm from the subject "Retribution " The music fine. Collection good. Sunday, Jan. 10th, preaching at 11 a m subject "Restoration' Sunnay School 3 p m, Allen League 6:30 p m. At 8 p m Rev. T. M. Reeves, the evangelist, will speak. Come and hear him. ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Ones a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. 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Main St. New Phone 620 STORAGE We have a nice, dry, san itary Storage Room..... Goods stored with us is safe. Rates the lowest MILLER STORAGE COMPANY 634 North Water St. Dr. E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon -SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours 9 to 11 a.m. Residence 2 to 5 p.m. 703 N. Main St 7 to 8 p.m. OFFICE 601 N. MAIN ST Phone 860 g16e n BUY LUMBER AT BUY METZ'S Corner 3rd & Main Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Chil- dren's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 257 BOOST FOR WICHITA ENTERPRISES. FRE WIGK"A SEARCMEIQNT ~~ = = a Use Herman’s 3 Cement Stone A Made from the best ma- STE, terial. Lastslonger, V er, A R wears betier and more fi est My, durable than any other TCUN Cemenc Stone on the, REP Sky, market. Prices Reason- ible. EPEAT ERY eat Powe lle each laid in wail NEWRy t 8c each delivered Mi Te-each in the yard Slack Powa C Rock Face 8¢ each Plain Face 7c each ‘bythe * Manufactured By ssful sh W. L. HERMAN, RYWH ts] [527 Ohio Ave., New Phone 1127 PN atest ) W. L. Herman si | CONTRACTING : PLASTERER eS eS 856 Eagle St., Wichita, Kan. 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE ‘Trace Manns Desicns CopyricuTs &c. _ Anyonesonting astetce ot ese ptn sar AialLeieana ti stain co auarice eal el ‘Patents taken tEroupn ana Ub. receive Galea eiteanae ins Scientific Americatt, Abeerroar tieaist reas, Lerma ee MUNN & Go,2¢12rexswer, New York Me oO st, Wanimeeee It Is Right To Economize, Even In Small Matters. If You Trade At The Economy Grocery Store you can always get: fresh goods at reasonable prices, To trade with uswill convince you. “‘ Once our customer, al- ways our customer ” We are at the corner of Pine and Water st Call to see us D. K. Mickleberry, Proprietor WOMEN’S CLUB DIRE7CTORY. A concise statement of the Clubs among the colored women of Wichita THE BOOKER WASHINGTON CLUE WICHITA, KS. ‘Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and lt- erary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every ‘Thursday afternoon. Mrs. ‘Thos. Glover, prest- dent; Miss Sallie Rawles, Sec. THE HOME COOKING CLUB, WICHITA, KAN. Engaged in the culinary art. Pro- gressive ideas in fancy and home cook- ing. Meets 2nd and ith Friday after- noons of each month. Mrs, Will H. Jones, President; Miss Jennte 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. 8. Griggs, secretary. ALL THINGS ARE WELL. ‘That ends well—so pay your subscrip- tion 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 Per- mit 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 sald county and state a petition for a druggist’s permit to sell intoxicating liquors for medicin- al, 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. 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Send ycur order to-day $29 East Center SALIVA, KANSAS DEAM ABSTRACT Co. { If NORTH-WEST OORNEER OF THE ‘ COURT HOUSE -__. Bonded Abstractors -. 19 ween ST ere * : 1 go t : ATCHISON NEWS ; TOME | wise Ethel Penn Queen Moth-| 1e best ma- _|er of Golden Tent No 11 visited) ; longer, | Busy Bee Tent No 14 last Satur ‘and more _| day afternoon in their month] v any other meeting: After all business was e on the transacted Miss Penn was escor, .s Reason. | ted to’d lower room where a New years feast was spread. Miss Penn tried to do ample jus- laid in wail tice to all the delicacies and then) ¢ Seca a thanks the Queens Mother of the| i ie ah Busy Bee Tent Daughter Ar i e}< ce Te each Stonefor her hospitality and cor-| red By diality and wishes her and he r|t RMAN, Tent a happy and prosperous|| Jew Phone 1127] New Year. Golden T en t No. 111i ~mmmmmmnenss (Spent a very pleasant afternoon |} Dec. 26th, 08 at Taborian Ha 11! Lerman. | with SantaClaus and his Xmas! : PLASTERER| tee: Each maid and page wa s! a eee) remembered. | Dtr. Geo. A. Wallace presented Dtr Mattie Miller, P. H. P. with a fine vinegar, salt and pepper set as an Xmas present. Mrs. Johnson and sister of Hutchinson spent several days in our city the guest of Mrs. Fan nie Smith, 1802 S. Mead ave. Waller — Turner Nuptial Elbert Waller, of Kansas City, Mo. and Miss Beatrece Turner, daughter of Mrs.’R. E. Smith, of this city were united in marriage last week. After a four weeks visit in the city E. Bedell has returned to his home in Springfield, Il. | Miss Irma Smith who was the guest of Mrs. Dudly Johnson Xmas week has returned to her | home in Hutchinson. Mrs. Addie Adams presented Mesdames E. Bedell, H. Bedell, A. Black and B. McClellan with a fine glass bowl. Arkansas City News The first quarterly meeeting ©: this conference year was held Dec. 27th at St. James A. M. E church by Presiding Elder M. Wooten. The occassion was on¢ grand feast. There was.a “ Crazy Dinner ” given at Society Hall on New Year day by Rev. C. A. Woods and officers of A. M. E. church for the benefit of the Trustees and Stewards. It wasa great success over $37.00 was realized. BILL OF FARE ‘Wiggle Waggle Boiled Squeal Stuffed Life Frehchman’s Delight Adam’s Temptatiod Sliced Sweetuess Roasted Deceiver Liquifled Real Estate Spiked ussence Adulterated Essence of Citron Parsod’s Food Bachelor's Delight Lover’s Dreams Rev. C. A. Wood went to Wln- field, Sunday, Jan. 3rd to con- duct the Quarterly meeting for Presiding Elder Wooten. Willis E. Jones, of Rocky Ford Colo., is spending a few days in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. E. Amphy of Michigan is spending a few weeks with her mother Mrs. E. Sawyer. Miss Francis Andrews who is teaching school in Okla. spent the holidays with her parents. Miss Eva Smothers who has been on the sick list is better. Chester Taylor has been ill. Miss Cora Carpenter has been quite ill. We wish to congratulate Mr. W.N. Miller, the able Editor of the Searchlight on his re-entry of the practice of law, and we wish him suecess in his new(field of labor. Council Cluffs lowa The Merry Widow Dlub gave « grmnd entertainment at the K. of P. Hall on Dec. 30th. Every- one had a nice tim. Mesdames M Patton and L. Sanford, chair- oe a | | ‘man. ‘The proceeds wercdonated to St. Maria Tabernacle No. 18. High Priestes Clemintine Wade is giving splendid satisfaction. NEWTON KANSAS Quartelr meetiug was he)d sum- day Jan. 3 at the A.M.E. Church it was one of the grandest Quert- ers ever held im Newton Rev. ML Wootun being called else where he sent Rey BE. H. Adams sf Hutchinson in stead Rev. Adams is one of those young men that is pressing on to higher ground, he ‘dreached two grand sermans and 'was ftll of logic, the Quactely | meeting was well attende by the | members and friends: Rev. Adam was very much surprise to seethe great work thatBev. S. S.Wash~ ington has pone in the past¢4 yrs- Hh has a membership of 27 and a hast of warm funds who is af- ways glad to see the ame Churcla at that place is on the upward march. TILMAN FEARS TAFT PLAN, Warns South Carolinians Aga mst Attempt to Break Solid South Columbia, S. C. Jan. 6—Sema- tor Benjaman R. Tillman’ in delve ring anaddress before tke States Teachers’ Association took occa- sion to warn the people against the agitation for compulsory ed ucation’ asserting that show | such a law be passed it would mean ths education of the Negra which would in the end mean & blow to white supremacy.Senator Tillman urged the Democrats of the South against the scheme which he said President - Elect Taft and his associates were hat- ching to bretk the solid South, He said it was the purbose of the president elect to’ hand out fede al offices to the Democrats of the Sonth in order to build up a white Repuclican party in this sectiom Such men as Tillman go up and down the country denouncing the Negro as ignorant. shiftless andi worthless, at the same time would do all within their power to make the Negro more ignorant end pre- vent the Negro from having am oppertunity to acquire an educa- tion It certainly des not speak very laudable for that kind of eu. uthern white supremecy which fears to permit another race equ- al educational adyantages from the selfisn stand point of over throw.To all sane and well bal- anced minds education of the Ne- gro as well as eduention of the white man would work a mutual benefit to both. If education does not hurt the Southern white mam it certainly will do the Negro me harm, Tillman is fully aware that as the Negro acquires edca- tion andknowledgeto that extent he will more presistent demand his rights. The poet was right whenhe said ‘“‘If you edcatethe Negro you unfit him for a-s'ave” Tillman need net worry—with sil his ortory aganst education the Negro every day being educated. It is not for the Negro that com- pulsory education in the South is especia'ly needed for the ignorant —peor whit man whose thoughts are dark andevil and whose ming s unlettered and ancultivated. The Negro is taking to education like a duek to water and all the powers between heaven, and hell cannot now take the school book from the band of the Negro. EXODUS FO NEGROES CAUSING TROUBLE. It seems that Adams and Jeffermom and othar southern Mississippi coustie are not the only ones in which the Ne- gro exodus is giving the planters tree ble. The Mayeasville Spectator reports that never before bas there been as much moving by the negroes as is now in nrogress in Issaquena, at times sim- ply Toving by about from plac to slece in the county, thasgh many are leaving the county altogether. UNLEE SIMPS STATISTICAL EXPERT William C. Hunt, chief statistician for population of the census soon to be taken by the government, is considered an expert in this branch of work. He was an expert special agent in charge of population during the last census and has been connected witt the department of labor for several years. He is 52 years of age. HAS A NOVEL SCHEME 4 Copyright by Walden Fawcett. William C. Hunt, chief statistician be taken by the government, is consi- He was an expert special agent in clu- sus and has been connected witt the He is 52 years of age. HAS A NOW COLORADO MAN PLANS TO REAR WILD BEASTS. Will at Once Start Reservation on Which Will be Bred Game of All Sorts and for All Purposes. Denver, Col.-M. F. Kendrick of Denver, has established a reservation on which he will rear wild beasts for market. He plans to sell the animals to the states that are actively engaged in the preservation of wild game, but he does not intend to confine himself to this single source of demand. He believes that even were there no states interested in producing game the general market would warrant the founding of this novel reservation. It was at the suggestion of Dr. William T. Hornaday of the New York Zoological society, and other noted naturalists that Mr. Kendrick established the preserve, which will be conducted by an association known as the Kendrick Pheasantries and Wild Game association. For several years the founder of the new enterprise has maintained a pheasant exhibit at the city park in Denver, expending for that purpose several thousand dollars of his own money each year. It was his love for and surpassing knowledge of birds that inspired him to start the wild game preserves, on which many thousands of pheasants will be raised each year for the market. For the first few years only animals that inhabit North America 'will be raised, but in time lions, tigers and even elephants will be supplied for the market. At present the farm will be stocked with deer, elk, antelope, buffalo, mountain goats, bears, etc. The association has bought L 600 acres of land nine miles south of Denver. A lake 50 acres in area will supply the water, as will also the Platte river, which flows through Skeleton farm, as a part of the tract purchased is known. An electric line now runs near by, and it is expected that the reservation will become as much of a resort for sightseers as is the famous oestrich farm near Los Angeles. "It requires no more feed to produce one pound of buffalo or elk than the same of cattle and sheep," said Mr. Kendrick, "while the care and protection in housing are less, and the prices are high either on the foot or the butcher's block. Buffalo meat retails at from 50 cents to $1 a pound; elk meat brings nearly as much, and venison sells at about half these prices. The association will not lack a good market at good prices, even if all its product be not taken by zoological parks or game preserves." Mr. Kendrick has been invited by the United States government to send to the national chemist the body of any bird or animal that has died of a disease with which he is not familiar, and the government agrees to send him without cost a full description of the disease and its cure. FINGER MADE INTO NOSE. Unique Surgical Operation Performed on New Jersey Man. Paterson, N. J.—Cornellus Snyder of 132 Goffle road, Hawthorne, will soon be going about wearing a finger cut off one of his own hands in place of his nose, provided one of the most interesting and unique surgical operations ever performed in this city be successful, and at the present time there is every indication that it will be. Snyder was a sufferer from cancer of the nose for several years, and a year ago an operation was performed in which the larger portion of his nose was amputated in order to completely take away the cancerous growth. Dr. John C. McCoy performed the SOLVING THE UNEMPLOYED-WOMEN PROBLEM BUREAU MUNICIPAL Paris is attempting to solve the problem of the unemployed women by erecting notice boards on which are placed, free of cost, announcements of situations vacant. Every type of women-worker is catered for in this way by the city, and the board is an institution that promises to be of the greatest value. Paris is attempting to solve the problem of the unemployed women by erecting notice boards on which are placed, free of cost, announcements of situations vacant. Every type of women-worker is catered for in this way by the city, and the board is an institution that promises to be of the greatest value. operation to substitute the finger for the man's nose in the Paterson general hospital. The flesh about the remalnder of the nose was scraped and laid open. The nail was taken from the third finger of the patient's left hand and the skin and flesh back of the finger cut and laid open. The finger was doubled at the middle joint and laid in the nasal opening and securely fastened. The entire upper part of the patient's body and head were then incased in plaster casts and bandages to assure the utmost rigidity and to guard against disturbing the sutured parts. When this is assured the finger will be amputated at the middle joint, and when the wounds are healed it is expected that Snyder will leave the hospital with a nose as nearly perfect as the one he originally had. GAVE HORSE PEACEFUL END Kind-Hearted Man Bought Animal to End Its Sufferings. Philadelphia.—Albert H. Krouss of St. Peter's, Chester county, came to Philadelphia to buy a horse. He found one for $8.50, and started to drive into the country late in the afternoon. Krouss got as far as Thirty-sixth and Chestnut streets when he discovered that the equine was quite lame and to drive it further was cruel. A crowd returning from the Army and Navy game came to the same conclusion and gathered about the indignant horseman from St. Peter's to tell him so. Krouss was both embarrassed and angry. "How much did you give for that horse?" asked William R. Green, a manufacturer, who was in the crowd. "Eight dollars and fifty cents," admitted Krouss, somewhat abashed. "Will you take that amount for him?" asked Mr. Green. "Glad to get it," responded the Chester county man. The sale was concluded, when Agent Lepper of the Pennsylvania S. P. C. A., who had witnessed the transaction, made himself known to Mr. Green. "What are you going to do with the horse?" asked Agent Lepper. "Turn him over to you so that he may be disposed of kindly," said Mr. Green. Agent Lepper led the horse away to a peaceful end. CO-EDS IN "CUT-UP" FAIR STUDENTS LEARN SOME THING ABOUT BUTCHERING. College Course, a Little Out of the Ordinary, Proved Fascinating to the Young Ladies at Brown University. Providence, R. I.-Thirty fair coeds of Pembroke hall, the Women's college of Brown university, have just participated in the biggest collegiate "cut-up," a big, beefy cow being carved into steaks, roasts, chops and other meats, while the girls stood eagerly around to learn all about meat cutting. Not one of the girls flinched, but all stayed through till the cow was reduced to slices and rolls of meat. The girls were keenly interested in the whole process and gained much information about the way to order meat and to tell one kind of steak from another. One of the girls summed up the general opinion at the close when she said: "Well, I guess we all know why is a cow." The girls are taking the college course in eutheria, which includes the biological sciences and household economics. The class is in charge of Miss Lace Wilson Wilcox, instructor in physiology and household economics. Miss Emma Morgan, Miss Madge Lee and over two dozen others are taking the course. When it was suggested that they go to one of the local markets and see steaks carved from the "original package," so to speak, the idea was enthusiastically adopted. Arrangements were made with the Algonquin market on Hope street for this demonstration in beef. Henry L. Read and William Hamilton, of the market, were the demonstrators. Mr. Read did the cutting and Mr. Hamilton explained. Mr. Wilson also talked to the girls, telling why some portions of the "critter" were preferable to others. For over an hour the girls saw the cow gradually dwindle down to marketable proportions. Mr. Hamilton showed them why sirlin costs more than rump or round, saying: "You know, young ladies, that the part least used is the tenderest, though perhaps not the most juicy. Because it is tender you pay more for it." He then told them why top of the round sells at 22 cents, while bottom round brings only 18 and vein only 16 cents. He explained to the fair coeds the relative values of the thin rib, the sticking piece, the thick plate on first and second cut, chuck roast, tip sirloin, porterhouse and so on. Some of the girls knew a thing or two about the "beef critter" also. One wanted to see the fifth rib cut. Another called for a three-rib roast. When the poor cow was all "cut up," the girls departed for Rhode Island hall to attend Miss Wilson's lecture on "Economy, Tenderness and Food Value." Several of the market's regular customers also witnessed the carving demonstration and were highly interested from a practical standpoint. One of these housekeepers remarked at the close: "Those college girls are lucky to have this taught to them when I had to pick up all my knowledge of meats from daily observation and from learning by my own mistakes. "It's a splendid idea. It will make those girls good housekeepers. I wish all girls could learn as much. There might be fewer divorces." Cat Can Eat Hatpins. Reading, Pa.—At the most unusual meeting of the Schuylkill Valley Veterinary association here Dr. John W. Adams of the University of Pennsylvania gave an interesting account of a cat which swallowed hatpins and a dog that had made a meal on poker chips and glass. He said that the chips alone in the dog would not have hurt him. Dr. Hoskins, secretary of the state veterinary board, told of a cat that consumed patent black thread and needles. 777 Directory 333 Official Knights & OF T KANSAS—NEBRA OF TABOR KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF PEV. FRANK MORRIS C. G. M. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave. A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., G. Q. M., Scott, Kans. E. P. P., Neb. DFORD, C. 63 Mrs. Lillie Robinett, 1236 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) Ita, Kan., Fridays. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NEXT PLACE MEETING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 18th annual) in Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909. 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Addie Williams, 906 S. Walnut Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3 Mrs. Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 4 Mrs. H. Tyler, 520 E 9th Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 5 Mrs. Carrie Brown, 922 N. 10th, Atchison, Kan., 2-4 Fri. (A) 6 Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 118 So. Mulberry, Ottawa, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 7 Mrs. Alice Perry, 344 N. 5th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Fri. (A) 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-3 Tues. (A) 9 Mrs. Katie Thomas, 117 E Laurett, Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline 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. Wed. (A) So. 14th Par- r. (A) TENTS. Queen Mothers. Pottawat- 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawat- omie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 3 Sat. TED—ARIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to hire an exhibit and to rent a bicycle. Model "ARIDER" bicycle furnished by our. Our agents everywhere are very fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. We will receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship anywhere in the U. S. authorized by DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and test you wish. We will not be a beginner in驾驶 a pitilous tires from anyone unless you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory remarkable special offers to rider agents. ALL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogues and your bicycle DOES NOT begin in a pitilous tires from anyone unless you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory remarkable special offers to rider agents. WE SELL the highest grade bicycles for less money we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost, and our bicycles under your own name plate at orders filled the day received. 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 warehouses and inscribe bargain lists mailed free. Bicycles, imported riders chains and pedals, parts, repairs and of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. THORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 8.00 LING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY making money fast. Write for full particuliers and special offer at ones. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship property property property property property property property property allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you will be billed 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 one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unbeat of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell you much cheaper 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 mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the retail price! COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, import equipment of all kinds at $ 50 HEDGETHORN SELF-HEALING TIP 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $8.00 with order with $3.55. NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. **DESCRIPTION:** Made in all sizes. It is likely to be used in a special quality of rubber, which never becomes special pumps and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tire. The puncture-resistant fabric is the advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day lett porous and which closes up small punctures with the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters, envelopes and envelopes up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh not an ordinary tire, the puncture resistance qualities be by several layers of thin, specially prepared flat road. Your equal price of these tires for advertising purposes we are making a special facet the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shippe approval. You do not pay a cent until you have. We allow a cash account of $3 per cent SELL CASH WITH OFFER or $1 per cent nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be ret not satisfactory on examination. We are perfei bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will be charged the amount of these tires know that you will be so well pleased that when We want you to send us a trial order at once, he IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy the special introductory price quoted above; or we describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tire DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal offer we are making. It only costs a postal to lift J. L. MEAD CYCLE COM all orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. one until you have examined and found them strictly as represented, at of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you have Tires or enclose this advertisement. We will also send one Tires to you if you want a bicycle, but if you are safe they We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is run faster, these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We release that when you want a bicycle, we will give you your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. ESES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at one or two or three for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which and kinds of tires at about half the usual price, write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL the rate of $4.95 per pair, you will be shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O. D. one on time. You will be charged until you ship the same day as we represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55) and send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are damaged. If you order a pair of these tires, we will send to us as is as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, we will find that they are worn, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at 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. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgehog Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all materials used for your tires and must prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. BUYING a bicycle will be $4.95 per pair or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful 333 823 Freeman, K. C. Kan TABERNACLES. Chief Preceptresses double SECOND usually used promptly at p ```markdown ``` 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Washington, Wichita, Kan., 1-3 Thurs. (A.) 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1603 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 108 N 3rd Atchison, Kan., 1-3 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., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific Omaha, Neb., 1-2 Wed. (A) 91 Mrs. Lulu Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Thur. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lin- coln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, 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. Purdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 4 F. D. Early, Sherman Flats, Omaha Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 3 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 10 Geo. L. Craig, 906 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 19 Lee Holiday, 723 So. 20th, Parsons, Ken., 1-8 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan. 1-8 Tue. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th. Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 22 B. C. Easter, Box 156, Oswego Kans., 2-4 Tues. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th, Cherry- vale, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 25 J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 59 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-3 Thur. 60 E. C. Sqires, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3. Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lin- coln, Neb. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Ft Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) without allow- ment from satis- ten pumped materials, be given being given abric on the pair, for perpeteate Notice the thick rubber tread with all puncture strips in and D, also rim strips in H to prevent rim cutting. This thick we outlast any other make-SOFT, KLASTIC and EASY RIDING. 3 Lizzie Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Liss coln, Neb. 2 Frl. (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 Sat. (A) 10 Maggle Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 "Q" St. Atchison, Ks., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchison, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 15 H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Ks., 2-4 Wed. (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 4th, Saffna, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman Flate, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, 2103 Grand, Parsona, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark, Parsons, Kans., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parson Kans., 1-3 Sat. 22 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 23 Louise Verder, 813 N. J., Lawrence Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 30 Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 37 Jannie McAdoo, 1318 N. Madison, Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 812 Washing ton, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 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 n. arise. Brazil has spent $15,000,000 in effort to hold up the world's price coffee by government purchasing a warehousing of the Brazilian proft. The theory that a national ernment can do anything it chooses commerce occasionally gets a rude jolt. It is not surprising that Kalser helm should invent an air-brake has done many things wisely, i too well, and as he begins, to down the years, turning inventor motor brake is a becoming clim his other accomplishments. Wh it is a truly practical stopper rei to be proved. According to the Scientific A can the fact that our macadam roads don't wear as well as those Europe is because we don't apply theory of the stitch in time. Euro highway departments watch the r and mend them wherever and ever they need it without allowing damage to become important. Now a medical expert comes ward to assert that the French considered one of the greatest rages inflicted by feminine v upon suffering nature, is not proper, but highly desirable. feminine vanity will not make so of this practical vindication, as, in event, it would have kept on wear the French heel. Felicitations to the cranks! bassador Bryce's tribute to them not infrequently the first pioneers great causes, is distinguished appreciation. It is scarcely so enthusiastic however, as Dr. Holmes' earlier observation that there never was an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank. Horace E. Bixby, 82 years of age, still at the wheel after 60 years as a Mississippi river pilot, enjoys the distinction of having taught Mark Twain the art of navigation on the "Father of Waters." He says Mark Twain became a good pilot, having but one fault—the excessive use of tobacco. Capt. Bixby is still hale and hearty and enjoys telling of the various episodes of his eventful career upon the river. During the five years preceding 1904-05 the total acreage annually under indigo cultivation in India was 755,900. In 1905-05 this area had decreased to 330,400 acres, or a falling off of a little less than 44 per cent. The Mecca railroad is being constructed rapidly, solidly and methodically. Foreigners are employed in positions of leadership and management. By imperial order it is now proposed to complete the line from Medina to Mecca, a distance of 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage. WICHITA, : : : : KANS. What Kind Is Worst? Many a nervous woman has occasion to consider what kind of a noise is most likely to banish sleep. It is not strange that the crusade against unnecessary noise should be led by a woman, and that she should find thousands of eager supporters among her sex. The country and the city present different problems to the seeker for quiet. The steady roar of the city street is often less trying than the persistent crow of the early-rising rooster or the clang of the cow-bell. The neighbor who sifts coal ashes before light belongs to the same class with the one who narrates his family affairs at dawn under the window, in a loud and cheerful voice. The shriek of the whistle, the call of the newsboy, the rattle of the milk-cart are all "trialsome," as a certain old lady used to say of her children, but, says the Youth's Companion, perhaps the most unforgivable noise for a sensitive person is one which recurs at slightly irregular intervals, and for a long period. The drip of a water-pipe, the whine of a dog, the slam of a blind—these are the noises which destroy temper and sleep, even for well women. When one has struggled through a night tortured by such objectionable clamors, one realizes the full meaning of the poet's dream of peace, where "Silence like a poultice comes, to heal the blows of sound!" His yellow-tinted imperial highness Pu-Yi, emperor of the Chinese and therefore the little brother to most of the heavenly bodies, has 30 nurses on his staff. In addition to the nurses there are probably as many bottleholders, an equal number to hand royalty his rattle and another relay to say "Da da" to keep him in good humor. It must be more or less annoying to a baby to be an emperor. The job may suit him in later life, but as an infant he is prevented from chasing alley cats and enjoying most of the other joys of childhood. The only sport we can see for him as he goes along consists in throwing things at 30 nurses. In amusement of this sort he would have a cinch over all the other little boys in the world, for spanking him in return for the compliment would be such a rank case of leze majesty that no one would think of suggesting it. Art connoisseurs and critics in London are exercised just now over the authorship of a portrait of a lady in the exhibition of old masters, organized by Messrs. Agnew for the benefit of a charity. The portrait is about 150 years old, beautifully painted and in the most perfect condition. It is obviously English, yet no one can guess the identity of the admirable artist by whom it was produced. It is curious that in England, of all places, an artist could escape recognition, but the guesses of the best judges cover a wide field and have really unearthed names which are unfamiliar to most of the brotherhood of art writers. The special portrait has the ear marks of the Royal Academy, but it is difficult to determine the academician's name. The opening of the horse show reminds us that the horse is not only not extinct, but an object of great and affectionate interest to men and women, comments the Chicago Inter Ocean. It is frequently assumed that the horse is doomed. Some think automobiles will supplant him. Others that racing restrictions will deal him a deadly blow. Others that men are losing interest in the species in the charm of more rapid means of locomotion. But the chances are that when automobiles are much more generally used, when racing is again in favor, the horse will still be occupying the prominent place that he now has in the census reports, and that shows will arise from time to time to do honor to the finer breeds. President Edmund J. James of the University of Illinois recently issued an address to the students on hazing, in which he declared that hazing would not be tolerated, and that any students found guilty of it would be dismissed from the university. President James said: "Hazing is a violation of good manners and of the right of individual liberty. It is provocative of public disorder. In its milder forms it is a nonsensical and almost idiotic form of amusement unworthy of the support or favor of any sensible university student. In its coarser forms hazing is a vulgar, brutal, always demoralizing, and sometimes dangerous form of sport which the university cannot countenance or tolerate." The Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York has fixed the minimum salary of its married clergy at $1,200 a year and house rent, and of its unmarried clergy at $1,000 and house rent. The step will meet with general approval, both in and out of that church, and it is to be hoped that other denominations, in which the pay is even smaller, may see their way clear to take similar measures. There are plenty of dumb waiter but who ever heard of a dumb barber WEALTH IN KANSAS BANKS DEPOSITS REACH HIGH WATER MARK. Have Doubled in Six Years and Now Reach a Total of $167,202, 796.96. Topeka, Kansas—Kansas bank deposits have doubled in six years and at the present time there is $145 for each man, woman and child in Kansas on deposit in Kansas banks. This is shown in the report of W. S. Albright, the Kansas bank commissioner, which was made public Tuesday. The report includes both the statements of the national and 764 state banks at the close of business November 27. The total deposits in Kansas banks on this date were $167,202,796.96. Of this amount $81,653,416.35 of individual deposits were in the state banks and $62,658,312.41 were in the national banks. The total deposits also included the deposits of banks and bankers and United States deposits. The total of deposits for this year are the highest Kansas banks ever held. They are $1,400,000 higher than any previous high mark, that of August 22, 1907, and 20 million dollars more than was shown in the banks December 3, 1907, just when the financial panic began. There are 946 state and national banks in Kansas. A year ago these banks showed total resources of $196,511,095.74, while, in the last statement, the banks show total resources of $217,506,673.35. The reserves of the banks in Kansas now average 39 per cent of all classes of deposits, a much higher reserve than is usual at this time of year. The state banks have a total capital stock of $13,677,350, and the national banks have a capital of $12,202,500. The loans and discounts of the state banks amount to $63,861,343.79, while those of the national banks amount to $58,315,311.12. A Physician's Sacrifice Los Angeles, Cal.-Dr. E. Percival Gerson, a well known physician of this city and medical examiner for the civil service commission, has given up his comfortable home on Westlake avenue and removed to the thinly settled suburbs of the city, where he announces he will practice medicine without charge to his patients; live in the greatest simplicity and otherwise order his life after his conception of how Jesus would live were he on earth today. Dr. Gerson is accompanied by his wife and three children. A Fight With Cattle Thieves San Diego, Cal.—Advices just received from Mesa Grande, 40 miles from here, tell of a pitched battle 30 miles from there between a gang of cattle rustlers and members of a vigilante committee organized to put a stop to the depredations of cattle thieves who are working in that locality. In the fight that followed the refusal to surrender, two Mexicans, an Indian and a white man, all members of the band, were shot and killed, and one vigilante was seriously wounded. House Insurgents Dine: Washington, D. C.—Thirteen of the Republican "insurgents" were guests at a dinner given Tuesday night by Representative Gardner of Massachusetts. The guests were Representatives Anthony, Campbell, Madison and Scott of Kansas; Cooper and Nelson of Wisconsin; Foster of Vermont; Hayes of California; Hubbard of Iowa; Marshal of North Dakota; Pearre of Maryland; Steenerson of Minnesota, and Waldo of New York. A. Y. M. C. A. Secretary Dead. A. F. M. C. A. Secretary Dead. Cleveland, Ohio—Glen K. Shurtleff, general secretary of the Cleveland Young Men's Christian association, died Tuesday of Bright's disease. Secretary Shurtleff was one of the best known Y. M. C. A. men in the United States. He came to Cleveland from Denver, where he had been the general secretary of the association. Before that he was the secretary in Syracuse, N. Y. England Reyokes American Patent. England Revokes American Patent. London, Eng—Under the new patent act, a decision has just been given revoking the British patent on an American sewing machine on the ground that the American patentees failed to meet the requirements of the law in as much as they manufactured in England merely a few of the substitute parts instead of the machine as covered by the patent. Good Haul by Porch Climbers. Chicago, Ill—While members of the family were at dinner, porch climbers entered the home of Harry J. Clow, president of the Rand McNally company and after leisurely going through the upper rooms of the house, escaped with $4,200 worth of diamonds and jewelry. Coinage in the Year 1908. Washington, D. C.—During the calendar year 1908 the coinage executed at the mints of the United States amounted to $145,499,148, as follows: Gold, $131,638,632; silver, $12,391,777; minor coins, $1,468,738. This is exclusive of 29,645,359 pieces coined for the Philippine government. New Bishop for San Francisco. REVOLUTION HOLLAND Peabody O. R. D. R. Y. 111 W. W. B. NEE. S. E. T. M. THE ALTON FINES STAND THE ALTON FINES STAND FEDERAL SUPREME COURT DE CIDES AGAINST RAILROAD. Case Involved Rebates Given to Schwarzschild & Sulzberger of Kansas City. Washington, D. C.-By a divided court the supreme court of the United States Monday decided the rebate case brought by - the government against the Chicago & Alton Railway company and Vice president Falthorn and Treasurer Wann of that company in favor of the government. The case involved a charge of making a concession to the packing firm of Schwarzschild and Sulzbzorger on shipments of packling house products from Kansas City, Kan., to eastern points. The packing company has a mile and a half of railroad track in connection with its plant. The Chicago & Alton company repaid to the packers one dollar a car for the use of their tracks and entered the payment on its books as a refund on account of terminal charges. When the case was before the United States circuit court for the northern district of Illinois, the company made an effort to show that the transaction was entirely legitimate, but the jury found that these tracks were mere facilities of the packing plant and not subject to the railroad in discharging its duties to the general public. The company and its officers were therefore found guilty of granting rebates and a fine of $40,000 was imposed on the company, and a fine of $10,000 on Faithhorn and Wann. The court of appeals of the seventh circuit sustained that verdict and the supreme court in turn affirmed it by Monday's decision. Owing to the circumstance that the court was evenly divided there was no written opinion. The result was announced by the chief justice. Will Follow Christ's Example Cleveland, O.—A movement which has been in the course of preparation for several weeks was put into effect here Sunday when 1,800 young people pledged themselves to "live as Christ would have lived," during the next two weeks. The pledges were made at the Epworth memorial church where hundreds of members of the Epworth league, Christian Endeavor and Baptist Young People's society met to accept the plan which was set forth in a sermon by Rev. W. B. Wallace. Tariff Convention Called Indianapolis, ind.—The official call for a national tariff convention to be held in this city on February 16, 17 and 18, was sent out Sunday. All commercial and other organizations favorable to tariff revision are requested to appoint delegates. The governors of the several states are also asked to name delegates, one from each congressional district. Dead at His Wife's Feet St. Joseph, Mo.—immediately after his wife had kissed him and told him to stop as long as he liked, William J. Richardson, a hardware merchant of this city, procured his razor and with a single slash nearly severed his head from his body, falling lifeless at his wife's feet. Ill health is said to have prompted the deed. The Elks Contribute. Colorado Springs, Col.-R. L. Holland of this city, grand exalted ruler B. P. O. E. has wired $5,000 in behalf of the Ems to the National Red Cross society at Washington for the relief of the earthquake sufferers. Earthquake in Canary Islands Teneriff, Canary Islands—An earthquake lasting 12 seconds, was felt here Tuesday. It overturned furniture and set bells to ringing in the houses. The people rushed into the streets in a state of alarm but no damage was done. Moving Picture Shows Merge. New York—A $15,000,000 merger, according to an announcement made Tuesday night, will end a moving picture war that has been in progress for many months. NEARLY A PRISON MUTINY. A Night of Uproar in the Kansas Penitentiary. Leavenworth, Kansas—There were indications of a mutiny among the convicts at the Kansas penitentiary Friday night, and it was a time of anxiety with the officials. As the first Oklahoma prisoners were brought up from the mine they yelled and cheered and boldly told the top guards they would not return to work in the morning. The yelling became contagious, and the Kansas prisoners soon joined. Just as soon as the men in the first cages showed a defiant spirit extra guards were placed at the hoisting room and they were supplied with arms. Guards in and around the mine and in cell houses and shops at the Kansas penitentiary ordinarily do not carry either guns or revolvers. Early in the night noise and yelling began in the east cell house where most of the mine prisoners slept, and it continued all night. The Oklahoma prisoners, especially, showed a mob spirit. It is believed that the unrest among the prisoners is due to the investigation now in progress concerning the treatment of the convicts. The orders to destroy the "cribs" and other methods of punishment has given the prisoners the idea that they are in no danger of suffering for their misconduct. FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. A Conference in Their Behalf to Be Held. Washington, D. C.—Spontaneous and universal approval has been accorded the movement initiated by President Roosevelt recently in calling a conference to meet here January 25 and 26 to discuss the problem of caring for the dependent children of the country. Messages from men and women prominent in all walks of life from all parts of the country expressing their deep interest in and sympathy with this important problem, have been received here. The proposed conference is expected to be of far reaching consequences in dealing with the destitute and neglected children. The subject, affecting the very heart of the home itself, will be threshed out from every angle by the leading sociological workers, educational leaders and others. The Country's Forests. Washington, D. C.-The country's forests now cover 550,000,000 acres, or one fourth of the total area of the United States, according to data compiled by forest service agents and made public Monday. Forests owned by the government cover one-fourth of the total area and contain one-fifth of the timber now standing. Forests privately owned extend over three-fourths of the total forest area. Conservative lumbering is practiced on 70 per cent of the forests publicly owned and on less than one per cent of the forests privately owned. Arkansas Peaches Injured. Van Buren, Arkansas—The mild winter has caused the peach buds to swell, and it is feared that the severe storm which passed through this section Monday night caused the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the owners of commercial peach orchards. An Incubator Trust New Burlington, Iowa-Incubator manufacturers of Nebraska, Iowa and eastern states Tuesday formed an organization, which it is expected, will control the industry in the United States. The manufacturers represented do $4,000,000 a year it is said. Zero Weather in Kansas Topeka, Kan—Kansas experienced the coldest weather of the winter Tuesday night. Here and at other points scattered over the state the thermometer registered zero temperatures early in the night with the mercury still falling. Pool to Be Nebraska Speaker Pool to Be Nebraska Speaker. Lincoln, Neb—Charles W. Pool of Johnson county, was Monday night nominated for speaker of the Nebraska house of representatives at the Democratic caucus. THE FLEET AT SUEZ. Battleships Arrive Two Days Ahead of Schedule. Suez, Egypt—The United States Atlantic battleship fleet, completing two days ahead of its schedule the next to the longest run of its world girdling cruise, arrived here Sunday morning from Colombo, a distance of 3,440 knots, from which place the fleet sailed on December 20. The loss of a seaman from the battleship Illinois who fell overboard and was drowned, as previously reported, was the only accident to mar the voyage from Colombo. The Illinois remained on the scene and is a little behind the fleet. The stately array of battleships was an imposing sight. The weather was splendid and the bay was crowded with craft, the occupants of which gave an enthusiastic welcome to the ships. Despite their long trip, the warships looked as smart and trim as though out for a naval review. All arrangements were made by wireless for the ships of the fleet to pass through the canal as quickly as possible and to coal at Port Said where 25,000 tons are stored. FREE AFTER MANY YEARS. Cheers From the Other Prisoners When Speyer Was Released. Kansas City, Mo.—John Martin Speyer was released from the county jail Tuesday. Speyer had been in the jail six and one-half years and was convicted three times for cutting the throat of his 5-year-old son. The supreme court reversed each conviction. Virgil Conkling, prosecuting attorney, asked Judge Porterfield in the criminal court to dismiss the suit against Speyer and the judge made the order. Speyer thanked the judge and the officials. He then left the court room a free man. As he left his cell in the county jail the other prisoners cheered him and "wished him good luck." The deputy marshals gave Speyer a purse of money. A Joplin Veteran Dead. Joplin, Mo.—John Walden, aged 62 years, of Jasper, Mo., fell dead of apoplexy, in the home of Congressman-elect Charles H. Morgan, at 7 o'clock Tuesday night. He had visited Morgan in an effort to secure an increase of pension during the next session of congress. He was with Sherman on the latter's march to the sea. St. Joseph's Police Boat Wrecked St. Joseph's Police Boat Wrecked St. Joseph, Mo.—The police motor boat, used on the Missouri river, was wrecked Monday morning in an explosion of dynamite which shook the city. The work is believed to have been that of criminals who would avenge themselves on the police. The force of the explosion drove the engine through the bottom of the boat. Made III by Poisoned Wine Chicago, Ill.—As a result of drinking wine on New Year's day Peter Marcheschi and his 11-months-old daughter, are believed to be fatally ill. The police Monday began to investigate a story that the wine, believed to contain poison, was given to the man's wife by a man said to have been her admirer. No Help for Brownsville Negro. Washington, D. C.-The supreme court dismissed the case of Oscar Reid, one of the negro soldiers summarily discharged by the president on account of the Brownsville riot, holding that the amount involved was not sufficient to justify the bringing of the case to the supreme court. Were Close to the Czar London, Eng.—The Daily Mail's correspondent at St. Petersburg says that 20 arrests have been made including several persons at the emperor's palace at Tsarskoe-Selo, for alleged connection with the bomb explosion in the Cafe Central in St. Petersburg Saturday night. Oklahoma Legislature in Session. Guthrie, Oklahoma—The second Oklahoma state legislature convened for a 60-days' session here at noon Tuesday. Both houses perfected organization and took early adjournments. December Canal Excavation. Washington, D. C.-Total excavations for December on the Isthmian canal work were 3,261,673 cubic yards, compared with 2,920,404 in November and 2,201,734 in December, 1907. The Annual Army Tournament Toledo, Ohio—The annual tournament of the United States army department of the great lakes will be held in Toledo late in June or early in July. Kansas Red Cross Appeal. Topeka, Kan—The Kansas branch of the Red Cross society has formulated an appeal calling for $25,000 from Kansas for the earthquake sufferers. A New York Banker Dead. Watertown, N. Y.—Anson R. Flower, aged 66 years, special partner of the firm of Flower & Co., bankers of New York, died suddenly at his home here Sunday. Mr. Flower's death came as a severe shock to this city, where his benefactions have been very numerous. Riot in Italian Mass Meeting. Lynn, Mass.—A mass meeting of Italian citizens held in Lasters' hall Sunday night to raise funds for the earthquake sufferers ended in a riot. I Took Pe-ru-na. MRS. JOSEPH HALL CHASE, 804 TENTH ST. WASHINGTON, D.C. Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio. Gentlemen: I can cheerfully recommend Peruna as an effective cure for coughs and colds. You are authorized to use my photo with testimonial in any publication. Mr. Joseph Hull Chance Mrs. A. L. Wetzel, 1023 Ohio St., Terre Haute, Ind., writes: "When I began to take your medicine I could not smell, nor hear a church bell ring. Now I can both smell and hear. "When I began your treatment my head was terrible. I had buzzing and shirping noises in my head. "I followed your advice faithfully and took Peruna as you told me. Now I might say I am well. "I want to go and visit my mother and see the doctor who said I was not long for this world. I will tell him it was Peruna that cured me." Peruna is manufactured by The Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Ask your Druggist for a Free Peruna Almanac for 1909. Tommy—Papa, what did the dead sea die of? WHY WELLS WAS WRATHY. All Things Considered, He Had Some Excuse for Anger. Charles E. Wells, who has been called the groundhog senator of West Virginia, because he once introduced a bill advocating the changing of groundhog day from February 2 to July 4, was staying over night at the Grand hotel of a budding West Virginia village not long ago. He was awakened in the morning by heavy pounding on his door, and the voice of the old man night clerk saying "Five o'clock! Better get up or you'll miss your train." Mr. Wells didn't intend to catch a morning train and hadn't given any instructions that he should be called at the unearthly hour of five o'clock, so he paid no attention to the old man's early morning greeting and was asleep again almost immediately. In about 15 minutes he was again awakened by the pounding on his door and heard the voice of the old man saying apologetically: "Don't get up I rapped on the wrong door."—Lippin cott's. Prepared for the Worst. Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota who had many supporters for the Democratic nomination for president, was asked what his attitude on the matter was. "Why," he said, "I can best explain my attitude by telling you about a man I knew out west who went to town one night and imbled very freely at the various bars. "He was weaving an uncertain way homeward along the road when he almost ran into a large rattlesnake that was colled in the road and rattled omniously. He looked at the snake for a moment and then drew himself up as well as he could. 'If you are going to strike, strike, drat ye,' he said. 'You will never find me better prepared.'" —Saturday Evening Post. THEN AND NOW Complete Recovery from Coffee Ills. "About nine years ago my daughter, from coffee drinking, was on the verge of nervous prostration," writes a Louisville lady. "She was confined for the most part to her home. "When she attempted a trip down town she was often brought home in a cab and would be prostrated for days afterwards. "On the advice of her physician she gave up coffee and tea, drank Postum, and ate Grape-Nuts for breakfast. "She liked Postum from the very beginning and we soon saw improvement. To-day she is in perfect health, the mother of five children, all of whom are fond of Postum. "She has recovered, is a member of three charity organizations and a club, holding an office in each. We give Postum and Grape-Nuts the credit for her recovery." There's a Reason. Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are intrigue, true, and full of human interest. AMERICAN SOCIETY HAS RE- MITTED OVER $400,000. WILL PROBABLY REACH $500,000 Washington, Jan. 6.—In order to inform the public exactly what Americans have thus far done through the Red Cross society, Miss Mabel Boardman, the secretary, has issued an official statement announcing that the total amount of subscriptions for Italian relief so far credited and received through the American National Red Cross is over $400,000. This includes Tuesday's contributions of $136,779. The statement adds: "On the 31st of December the remittance by the American Red Cross to that of Italy through the department of state and the American ambassador in Rome, was $70,000. On the second of January, $100,000 additional was telegraphed and on the third of January $150,000 additional was remitted." Pays for Steamer. "The expense incurred in the charter, freighting and use of a large steamship contracted for by the American Ambassador, has been assumed by the American Red Cross and further remittances have been made to cover the expense thereof. "Bayard Cutting, Jr., one of the consular officers of the United States in Italy, and who is personally familiar with the devastated region, is acting for and the agent of the American Red Cross. He is supplied with the necessary funds so that personal assistance may be extended at his discretion to Americans who have been overwhelmed by the disaster. "Contributions are still coming in rapidly and it seems to be evident that the collection through the Red Cross will reach half a million dollars." Postmaster General and Mrs. Meyer today contributed $1,000 to the earthquake suffers through the Red Cross. The Christian Herald contributed $50, 000, already mentioned. Subscriptions by States. Subscriptions by states received by the American Red Cross to date for the relief include the following: California, $80,017; Illinois, $26,876; Missouri, $25,052; Washington, $1,450; Nebraska, $1,000; Indiana, $659; Monta- tana, $175; Colorado, $100; Kansas, $100; Texas, $61; Iowa, $5; Utah, $5; South Dakota, $1. COLD WAVE GENERAL. Washington, Jan. 6.—The barometer is low over the entire Atlantic coast region but the principal snow is centered off Hatteras. Rains were general during Tuesday in the eastern west sections. A storm which is centered in the Pacific coast region is causing general precipitation from the Rocky mountain region westward to the coast. The northwestern cold wave has continued to increase in intensity and has steadily advanced eastward and southward. Its effect is now felt as far east as Michigan and Illinois and southward over Missouri, Kansas and eastern Colorado. Very low temperatures are reported throughout the northwest. The indications are that the cold wave will continue its movement east and south, causing decidedly colder weather over the eastern half of the country during Wednesday and a cold wave on the Atlantic coast and east gulf sections during Wednesday night and in the section lying between the Mississippi river and the Appalachians during Wednesday. Temperature will begin to moderate in the northwest Wednesday. Fair weather is probable in most sections east of the Rockies with the exception of some snow in the great lake region. Portland, Ore., Jan. 5.—The northwest is in the grip of the worst cold spell that it has endured for years and portions of Oregon and Washington in which snow is a rarity are covered to a depth of several inches with a mantle of white. At Bellingham the temperature dropped nearly to zero and at Spokane it stood at four degrees above. Pueblo, Colo., Jan. 6.—The cold wave yesterday struck Pueblo at noon and the mercury registered 62 degrees, while at 6 o'clock it has dropped to 13 and may go much lower. Appeals to Kansas Topeka, Kan., Jan 6.—The Kansas branch of the Red Cross Society has formulated an appeal calling for $25,000 from Kansas for the earthquake sufferers. The appeal will be mailed to the mayor and council of 400 cities in the state, asking for co-operation. The society expects to raise the funds in two weeks. All contributions will be sent to John R. Mulvane, treasurer of the state society, at Topeka. Message to Lower Branch on Secret Service. Champions of Provision to Limit Scope of Investigators Are Raked Over the Coals by Roosevelt—Federal Sleuths Defended by Executive. Washington.—President Roosevelt's big stick crushed down upon the heads of Representatives Tawney of Minnesota, Smith of Iowa, Sherley of Kentucky, and Fitzgerald of New York, when the executive sent a special message to the house of representatives, berating those solons for being champions of the successful move to place limitations upon the scope of the secret service. The president also declared that the interpretation of the house of the secret service clause in his last message was misunderstood, and had there been any evidence which would point to the necessity of an investigation of members, such evidence would long ago have been turned over to the proper authorities. The message was in answer to the resolution transmitted from the house in which the representatives asked for evidence upon which Mr. Roosevelt based his statements that the "chief argument in favor of the provision was that the congressmen did not themselves wish to be investigated by secret service men." "I am wholly at a loss to understand the concluding portion of the resolution. I have made no charges of corruption against congress nor against any member of the present house. If I had proof of such corruption affecting any member of the house in any matter as to which the federal government is responsible, he be brought, as was done in the cases of Senators Mitchell and Burton, and Representatives Williamson, Herrman and Driggs, at different times since I have been president. This would simply be doing my duty in the execution and enforcement of the laws without respect to persons. But or rather, the duties of the president to report to the house 'alleged delinquencies' of members, or the supposed 'corrupt action' of a member 'in his official capacity.' The membership of the house is by the constitution placed within the power of the house alone. A member of the house is by the enforcement of the laws the president must resort to the courts of the United States. "In the third and fourth clauses of the preamble it is stated that the meaning of my words is that 'the majority of the congressmen are in fear of being investigated by secret service men' and that 'congress as a whole was actuated by that motive in enacting the provision in question,' and that this is an impeachment of the honor and integrity of the congress. These statements are not, I think, in accordance with the facts." Misunderstood, He Says. "This allegation in the resolution, therefore, must certainly be due to an entire failure to understand my message. "The resolution continues: That the president be requested to transmit to the house any evidence upon which the chief argument in his statements that the chief argument in favor of did not themselves wish to be investigated by secret service men." This statement, which was an attack upon no one, still less upon the congress, is sustained, by the facts. "If you will turn to the Congressional Record for May 1 last, pages 5535 to 5560, inclusive, you will find the debate on this subject. Mr. Tawney of Minnesota, Mr. Smith of Iowa, Mr. Sherley of Kentucky, and Mr. Fitzgerald of New York appear in this debate as the special champions of the provision referred to. Messrs. Parsons, eminent lawyers, of those who opposed the adoption of the amendment and uphold the right of the government to use the most efficient means possible in order to detect criminals and to prevent and punish crime. The amendment was carried in the committee of the whole, where no votes of the individual members are recorded. so I am unable to discriminate by mentioning the members who voted for and the members who voted against the provision, but its passage, the journal records, was greeted with approval, that in any case of this kind many members who have no particular knowledge of the point at issue are content simply to follow the lead of the committee which had considered the matter, and I have no doubt that many members of the house simply followed the lead of Messrs. Tawney and Smith." Secret Service Is Defended. After soundly demonstrating with Representatives Tawney, Smith, Sherley and Fitzgerald for their stand at the last session in favor of placing limitations upon the duties of secret service operatives, the president set about to defend the operations of that branch of the federal government and declared that the scope of the department should be exerted to ensure that all criminals might be brought to justice and that there might be no unjust discriminations. He also pointed out numerous instances where the powers of the department had brought justice upon the heads of criminals and cited cases within the memory of the present administration. Mr. Rosevelt also declared that none of the memorials erected as set forth in various allegations, the gist of which was appended to the message. Asks Reversal of Action "In conclusion, I most arnestly ask, in the name of good government and decent administration, in the name of honesty and for the purpose of bringing to justice violators of the federal laws wherever they may be found, whether in public or private life, that the action taken by the house last year be reversed. When this action was taken, the senate committee, under the lead of the late Senator Allison, before it a strongly-worded protest from Secretary Corteloy like that he had secretly turned accepted views; and the senate passed the bill in the shape presented by Senator Allison. In the conference, however, the house conferees insisted on the retention of the provision they had inserted, and the senate vielded. "The chief of the secret service is paid a salary utterly inadequate to the importance of his functions and to the admirable way in which he has performed them. I earnestly urge that it may be increased to $8,000 per annum. I also urge that the secret service be placed where it properly belongs, and may a bureau in the department of finance be chief of the secret service has repeatedly questioned; but whether this is done or not, it should be explicitly provided that the secret service can be used to detect and punish crime wherever it is found. THEODORE ROOSEVELT." You Look Prematurely Old Kidneys Badly Injured and Health Seriously Impaired. William White, R. R. man, 201 Constantine Street, Three Rivers, Mich. says: "In a railroad collision my kidneys must have been hurt, as I passed bloody urine with pain for a long time after, was weak and thin and so I could not work, Two years after I went to the —— hospital and remained al says: "in a railroad collision my kidneys must have been hurt, as I passed bloody urine with pain for a long time after, was weak and thin and so I could not work. Two years after I went to the — hospital and remained almost six months, but my case seemed hopeless. The urine passed involuntarily. Two months ago I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills and the improvement has been wonderful. Four boxes have done me more good than all the doctoring of seven years. I gained so much that my friends wonder at it." Sold by all dealers. 50c a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. KNEW THE PIG'S WEAK POINT. Youngster Was Confident of His Ability to "Stump" Him. It is an interesting fact that the two studies of arithmetic and geography seem to be diametrically opposed to each other in the affections of school children. Pupils who are particularly proficient in one are apt to be backward in the other. A story is told of a little boy who was slow in arithmetic, and whose apparent stupidity in this field was a great source of grief to his father, who had been a mathematician. One day, when the father and son were walking out, they passed a place where a "learned pig" was on exhibition, and the father took the boy to see this porcine prodigy. "Just look at that," said the father, "Why, there's a pig that can count and add up numbers! Don't you wish you were as smart as he?" "Ha!" answered the boy. "Just let me ask him a few questions in geography!"—Ideas. HANDS RAW AND SCALY. Itched and Burned Terribly—Could Not Move Thumbs Without Flesh Cracking—Sleep Impossible. Cuticura Soon Cured His Eczema. "An itching humor covered both my hands and got up over my wrists and even up to the elbows. The itching and burning were terrible. My hands got all scaly and when I scratched, the surface would be covered with blisters and then get raw. The eczema got so bad that I could not move my thumbs without deep cracks appearing. I went to my doctor, but his medicine could only stop the itching. At night I suffered so fearfully that I could not sleep. I could not bear to touch my hands with water. This went on for three months and I was fairly worn out. At last I got the Cuticura Remedies and in a month I was cured. Walter H. Cox, 16 Somerset St., Boston, Mass., Sept. 25, 1908." "Why, professor! Why are you wearing ear muffs on the street on a hot day like this?" "O, I forget to take them off! Our baby makes such a noise all the time at home!" What It Was. She was visiting a Chinese restaurant for the first time, and had ordered among other things an omelet. After sampling the succulent chop suey and the appetizing chow melu, she turned her attention to what seemed a dish of pancakes. Puzzling over the combination of ham, onion and other ingredients, she suddenly exclaimed to her companion: "Why, there's egg in this." "Sure; it's the omelet," he replied. Fairly Warned. An old Quaker, not careful of the teachings of his faith, was discovered by his wife kissing the cook behind the door. But the Quaker was not disturbed. "Wife," said he, gently, "if thee doesn't quit thy spying, thee will make trouble in the family." 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Toris compound is a product of the laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceutical Co., Chicago, but it as well as the other ingredients can be had from any good druggist. Cut Off in His Prime. That the negro residing in the north has the fondness for euphonious words—regardless of their meaning—that characterizes his brother in the south was illustrated by a remark overheard a few days ago. Two colored women stood chatting at the corner of Eighth avenue and One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street. One of them, ostentatiously clad in mourning, said with a doleful shake of the head in reply to a query from the other: "Yas, he died in de height of his zenith."—Washington Star. Royalty on Exhibition. In the eighteenth century the Lordon could look at royalty on Sunday for a modest fee. 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