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Enclosed herewith please find One [ $1.00 ] Dollar, for which send me 'The Wichita Searchlight for One Year. Also send me Free, Express paid, one six-piece set of Rogers' solid silver metal spoons, as advertised. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 1909. On the evening of January 4th, the Negro Business League of the District of CoIumbia gave its annual banquet. Mr. W. Sydney Pittman the President of the local league acted as the toastmaster, of the occasion. There was a large attendance of members and a number of rpeaches were made Hon W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, who is a life member of the organization made a very eloquent speech, which was soundly applauded by the assembled gentleman. In part the Register spoke as follows: "I congratulate mpself upon having been present at this your annual banquet, and heard the splendid resort of work done by your local organization. It is a source of gratification to me as it must be to every one who wishes well for his people to observe the material progress of the people of this community. You must demonstrate the capacity of the race to acquire and hold, this demonstration is but a type of that which understand is going on wherever the Business League is known. Aside from a racial intirest in its growth and development. Though occupying a position of political character, I have had some opportunity to observe the certainty of business success, and its guarantee for the future, when weighed against any other success, so liable to fluntuation because of external agencies. The man who builds well along businsss lines, gains confidence in himself' confidence of his community and has an assured footing for the future. I have been much impressed with the statistics given of the growth of the race along along business lines during the past forty years. Especially has this phas of our racial development taken on concrete from and been made more apparent since the bringing together of the business men of the race through the medium of the Business League. A most inesimable service has been rendered the Negro and the country at large, since he material development is but a part of his country,s brosperity; and for that reason every encouragement given this movement butlenns added strength to the race and contributes to the betterment of our national life. You are especially to be congratulated upon having organized the business men of the District of Columbia. This is a city which brings together thousands from all over the world, who with diversified interests, political and otherwise would naturally, in some measure lack that cohesiveness so necessary in building up a permanent, towering business. For that reason this gathering tonight, and the work of the promoters of the local league speak volumes and indicate a greater amount of energy, tact, patience and determination than is required in the average community made up by apopulation less liable to change. Where the patrons come and Where the patrons come and go, you must of necessitp depend upon a transient trade to insure success—this it would seem would create an element of uncertainty for the business men so environed, and in some measure prevent the launching out in to greater ventures in the prosecution of his business. Thus you have entailed conservatism, bordered on timidity which would most likely prevent that amount of success possible under different circumstance. Wise indeed must be those men among you who are sufficiently conservative to not overreached in the matter of investment, and at the same time sufficiently progressive to keep pace with the demands of these intedely commercial time. My observacion would le ad me to believe that inino city of this country is competition mort rife thau here. Entitled to our respect and approval then are those men who here succeed in a legitimate business. Every encouragement should be given you as an organization and as individuals for the success with which you are meeting. Every man who serries for leadership hoes well when he extends a helping hand to your efforts. He can in no more practical way' show his fealty to his race and demonstrate his belief in the possibility of the race than when he approves your effort by his words and by his acts. The race has need of its business men Any people whose sole a c o m plishment is based upon the hazard of political fortune, or who depend entirely uyon their professional men to make a place for the race, will find themselves on a sandy foundation, and the storms come and winds be ats upon this race, its house will fall No man so politically independt as that man who has an asuren income and who can express his opinion untramelled, with out fear of being reduced to want or bringing distress to his loved ones. In the varlous community of this country' the Negro business men are more becoming factors in the venal does not come race. To these men the temtrition to be venal does not come. I would not have you understand me to say that the possession of property or money can take the place of an unpright character because venolity in politics is not necessarily limited to the po or however, removing the necessarily to temptation ts a step forward toward the burialification of politics. The successful Negro business men can stand out for all the rights of the race and uncompromisingly perand tha t justice be done his people. This attitude when known by the mass of the people, but tends to popularize him and his lerder ship eventnates as a consequence The dext stop is natural—that is the demand of the people, but community or State for consideration. These demands accorded and his place as a leader sugests his selection as the logical sequence. There are instances when these successful business men, by reason of their diversified interests have found it necessary to decline positions of trust and hon or. In each case these declinations have done the race no harm, but have brought to the notice of the country, the prominent success with which the individual, a type of the race has met. It has followed almost invariably that such men have been enabled to shape policies for the betterment of the race, and in some cases to suggest who should represent the race in such positions. This all demonstrates the power for the Negro business men all over the country. We should emphasize this work We have long since learned that racial development must proceed along every line, exemplified in the career of the white race. The man of means who touches elbows with his kind, regardless of race will respect the display of business acuem, financial integrity and real worth of his associates. I am prepared to unhesitatingly and uncompromising commend your work, and wish for you the support and endorsement of this community. If this business league has for its purpose the building up of your present enterprises and the formation of new ones; if it shall have for its aim the accumulation of realty holdings, and the financial independence of those whom it may seek to benefit, then no man can reasonably oppose it, and every man should encourage it. Chaplin W. W. E. Gladden of the 24th. U. S. Infantry has been the guest of Registrar Vernon for several days. While here he took in all the sights of the city and met many of the prominent representatives of the race. He left for Madison Barracks, New York where his regiment is stationed. Register Vernon is preparing to make an extended lecture tour of the West. He has been compelled to decline m any invitations to speak in various parts of the country on account of his itinery having been made up for the season. A remarkable tribe of Negroes, with a language of their own was found by Lieut R. H. Wymans of the Dutch navy, who has arived in New York from an expedition into hitherto unexplored parts of Dutch Guiana, in the South America. The Negroes were encountered after the explorers had proceeded a hundred miles up the Surinam river and then cut across country to the boundry between British and Dutch Guiana. They appeared never to have seen white men be fore, and while perfectly black, were not of the thick lipped type After considerable effort their language was found to be a mixture of several European tongues Duech, Portuguese and English predominating Learning to converse with then after a fashion. Lieut. Wymans ssid his party was able to get much valuable in formation from them. He was of the opinion that they were descendants of slaves who had es caped from the coast, doubtless, many generations ago, and formed a settlement far in the interior where they hoped to be free from pursuit and capture. — Freeman. NO 43. The entertainmen at the Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening the 30th, under the auspices of the C. Y. M. of A. and D. W. C. was a grand social affair and a great success. We are glad to note the interest manifested in church circles by our young people. Let the mothers and fathers encourage them by an increase of their presence among them in their future efforts. The Second Baptist A. M. E. and C. M. E. churches all observed watch meeting. Quite an appreciative audience attended the ditto at the C. M. E. church Friday evening. Open doors were kept at the parsonage of the C. M. E. church New Years day from 2 P. M. to 10 P. M. in honor of the birth day of the Rev. R. P. Tyler, pastor of the church. Miss Myrtle Tandy has returned home from Hutchinson where she spent the holidays. Harrison Gray is very sick at his home on west 12th street. Miss Corine Bettis of Wichita, was in the city visiting Miss Callie Anderson and friends. Miss Ises Brooks was in the city spending the holidays with Miss Estella Tandy and friends. A grand New Years dinner were given by H. L. Broils and wife at their beautiful home on West 4th New Years day. The recipients were Rev. Garnett, M. Roach, P. Coleman and Wm. Coleman and wife. Mrs. H. Dickenson entertained at supper New Years Eve at her cosy home on East 8th street, C. R. Ramey and wife, P. Coleman and Rev. Garnett. S. Dickenson the head of the home were present and made things lively for all. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson are pleasant entertainers. Menson Cole who has been visiting in Tennessee, returned to the city and report having had a nice time. Quite a number of the young people spent New Years Eve with Miss Callie Anderson in honor of Miss Bettis. A fine program was rendered and all left at a late hour reporting a good time. Tommy McWaters of Valley Center were seen in the city enroute to Kansas City to spend the holidays. An interesting service all day Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Many shouts were heard in the camp. It was indeed a happey day. Morning subject: "The arm of victory." Evening: "Wholesome words of an old Saint." B. Y. P. U. subject: "A New Years Song." The songs were inspiring and very helpful to old and young. All the services were largely attended. Good service at the C. M. E. church. Pastor Tyler preached. Morning subject: "Almost persuaded to be a Christian." Evening: "Pass the time here and sojourn with fear." Rev. Wooten, Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. church was in the city last Sunday and held his quarterly meeting. A very sumptuous report was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coleman on East 9th street by Mr. R. L. Malone, J. Jackson, Rev. Garnett, Mr. and Mrs. Broils, Mrs. S. Dickenson, P. Coleman. All left with a wish. We will tell it next time. The Bee Hive Sewing Circle was entertained by Mrs. John McClaim. The lunch was fine. Week of prayer in progress at the Second Baptist church. NEWTON The N. U. G. Club met at the home of Mrs. M. Jackson. Eleven members present and as jolly as ever. Lesson on Songs of Solomon was postponed until Jan. 18. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. W. M. Coleman, Jan. 11. The B. T. W. Club meet with Mrs. Alexander. After an hour and a half of literary work a two course lunch was served and the Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Baker next week at Mrs. Taylor's residence, 612 N. Water. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Residence Phone Bell 1641. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mall).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mall).....75 Three Months (By Mall).....50 Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. 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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 stampde 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. IS IT BEST TO CHANGE CITY GOVERNMENT? For the past two months we have given a close careful and impartial study of the merits and demerits of the proposed change in the management of the affairs of our city. We have read literature thereon have interviewed many on both sides, and have studied and read carefully and thoroughly the model of the proposed change—the Des Moines plan. The new system proposed is so new an idea and has been so little tried that there are few men who really have any practical idea of the plan. It is admitted by all that the new plan has its defects which if in the hands of men so inclined would become absolutely more dangerous than the present system. The supporters of the new plan place all their hope of its success in filling the five positions with the "better class" of men. This brings us to the question—who are the "better class" of men, and where are they found? The experience of the world shows that "man's a man fo' all that." Boodlers, corruptionlists, criminals, murders and thieves have developed in every stage and walk of life and we fear seriously if this new plan will prove an estopel to any so inclined. Coming to our own city of Dichita. In the past few weeks one has heard and read many insinuations casting reflections on the official character a integrity of the men holding official positions in our city government. It is extremely strange that so much wrong can be seen now, but if any man in official trust in Wichita has violated any of our laws there is ample remedy to prosecute them for their wrongs and until some one can do this, they ought to either "put up or shut up." We see no general, special or peculiar wick can come to Wichita through the proposed change. Under the present system Wichita has grown "fat and sassy" until today she stands unequaled for her progressiveness and commercial activity. She is "mistress of the western plans." Why change What's the us? Let good enough alone. We believe as we have said before, that Wichita has as honest, as capable, an efficient city officials as has any city in, our fair land, and certain it is that they each are as competent as any set of "the better clos of men (?)" who could be selected under any new plan. We have watched and a rule it pays to watch, the fellow who is so willing to call his neighbor "thief" and never produces any evidence. All this bug-a-boo about this change is simply a scheme of some to carry a hidden point at the expense of the people. If our mayor or any of our councilmen are not the right men, elect others to fill their places, but we think this old chestnut of dishonest insinuations should end till the proper evidence comes forth. As for us we have been unable to justify a change in our present form of government and we believe no interest can accrue to our race or the citizens of our city in a change to exceed or even equal the interest or good which is now derived. TILLMAN'S DOWNFALL. The crowning act of President Roosevelt is the exposure of the perfidy and official double dealing of the one-eye Senator, Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina. For years Tillman has paraded before the American people, bull doozing, cussing and damming everybody and everything from the Federal Constitution down. With the brazenness of the devil he has taken advantage of his official position, which he has likewise disgraced, to pour out words of malice and stir racial strife. No one man in America has done more to raise public sentiment against the Negro than has this degenerated ingrate, Tillman, and now that he has been shorn of his coating and his real nature exposed, it comes as a Godsend, a blessing to all. For a while, at least, Tillmanism will go lagging. The days of this hell-cat are numbered, the sooner the better. Not only should the Negro glorify in Tillman's down fall, but the white man as well. The principles advocated by Tillman toward the Negro are inhuman, uncivilized, disgraceful and was a constant blot on the boasted refinement, education, civilization and manhood of the white man and his demise from publicity will work good in holding the white man's standard to its zenith as well as relieving the Negro of a cussed unprovocated persecutor. Down with Tillman, and all honor to Theodore Roosevelt, his exposer. HAS COME AND GONE The long looked for, much talked of time, Jan. 11th, has come and gone and the political officers have taken their places, and the Negro is left out in the cold, holding the ice bags. The colored people held their "usual after-election club meetings." They resolved, evolved and dissolved and their labors are as yet barren of fruit. To make a long story short they got NOTHING. A long sermon on this text is not expedient now, but it will be held in reserve for comment at a future and more opportune time. SURPRISE PARTY Last Tuesday night, Jan. 5th, despite the cold, a happy crowd of Kingman folks gave a farwell surprise on Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Davis at their home on W. Sherman. Before their departure for their new home in Wichita. The evening was spent in various games interpreted with music after which a sumptuous repast was served. As the guest departed they v presented Mr. and Mrs. Davis with a beautiful presents suitable for the occasion. Wishing success in their success in their new home. They will be greatly missed by all. Will be glad to see them back anp time. Burton McCellan was convicted of robbery in the second degree by a jury in the District Court Thursday morning. Send your news in earlier. THE WICHITA S.I.A.W.C.H.L.I.G.N. Send your news n earlier Office Hours 9 a.m to LOCALS Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT REPUBLIGAN. FOR CITY CLERK. I hereby announce myself candidate for the nomination for City Clerk subject to Republican primary March 2 nd 1909. FOR CITY TREASURER I announce myself a candidate for the nomination for City Treasurer subject to the Republican primary March 2nd, 1909. School Board Second Ward. I am a candidate for re election as a member of the School Board from the Second Ward subject to the Republicau primary'Mar 2nd 1909. GOUNCILMAN FIRST WARD I announce myself a candidate for Councilman from the FirstWard s ubject to the Republican primarp March 2nd 1909. GEO. F. WHITLOGK To the Local and Junior B. Y. P. Unions of the State Baptist Convention of Kansas:— By these greetings, be it known unto you that the Second Quarterly Board will meet in Coffeyville, Kan. Jan. 28, .09 Because of the many failing to respond to the 1st. Quarter and in keeping with a previous agreement. I recommend that a Special offerry be taken the 4th Sunday for State Work. Also, by virtue of the power in me vested, and in keeping with the constitution, I earnestly ask and urge each Union to send $2. to the Coffeyville Board. Matt S. Jones, Pres. Norris J. Stokes, Cor. Sec. Paola, Kansas, Jan. 12th 1909 GOT HIS DIPLOMA. Charles Bentley Patton, son of Mr. Ike Patton, 624 N. Water, has returned home from Chicago where on Jan 4 1909 he recieved his diploma from the Stone Dia. mond Tailoring Co as a finished dutter of mens garments. Young Paeton took a post gratuate course a nd possed a n excellent examination with honor. 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. Mr. Oscar R. Bissants son of Mr and Mrs. Jacob Bissant has purchased the neat arb well fitted drug store of Mr. A. B. webber 811 N Main. Mr Bissant is well worthy the patronage of all. Call at 811 N Main and give him your patronage. Conteous treat and anything in the pure drug line fiest. The Xmas tree given by the members of the W, T. Vernon club Saturdgy afternoon Jan. 2, at the residence of Mrs. L. H. White was a delightful events for the many guests h at attended After a short program was rendered add the presents distributed the guests were invited to the dining room where a sumptuous Xmas dinner was served Those present were Mrs. Fishback' Mc Afee Goss, Isler, Balance L, Bluett, Horton White A. Bluett Tasco Washington Jones Office Hours 9 a.m to 6 p.m Sundays by Appointment Dr. H. T. Bolden DENTIST ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bell Phone 2467 601 N. Main St Wichita, Kan Satisfaction 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 Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated INDEPENDENT PHONE 620 Oscar R. Bissantz PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Drugs, Stationary Paints and Oils Homeopathic Remedies Cigars and Confectionery 811 N. Main St. Wichita, Kan Free Delivery All Parts of City Brown. Roach Jefferson, Walker Miss Roach L. H. White Rev. E. T. Fishback Bis Tasco. Mrs Burl Donaldson is convaling from a bad case of typhoid fever. With no complication Dr Crown says she will be o u t in a few days. Dr Brown reports a new baby girl at the home of Sam Robinson on North Main Street. Dr A. K. Lawrence has returned from a business trip to Kans. City. The G. L. A. club will meet the next Tuesday Jan. 19th a t the residence of Mrs J. A. Martin, 837 N. Water. Mrs Andrew Stepp of El Reno Okla has been visiting in the city with her sister Mrs Mollie Miller and others relatives. On Thursday evening of last week a number of our ministers and other gentlemen met at the A. M. E. church with Mr A. G. Pearson local Sec. Mr. Schmaker of Topeka the State sec. for the organization o a Y. M. C. A. Tempory officers we re elected. Dr G. Brown pres. J D.Jones sec Board Direction J. L. Harper J. T. Chinneth J. E. Lewis Chales. Price Mhmbership comity, s G. W. White Rev H. Jones Dr. Bold den. They abjourned to meet we eve Jan 18th at A. M. E. church The St Pauli A. M. E. Literary held their meeting Tues eve. The attendance was good Afer tee progrm refreshment was served by the ladies of the Sttwardess Board. They adjurned to meet after the revival meetings which will be held the next twp weeks The following program was arranged. Instrumentle Lilly Jones Recitation Irene Bettis Base solo Chas Price Pader Fannie Rawles Clari. Solo, Dr Lawrence, Quartett, Debate, Resolved "That women should have equal suffrage with men." Affirmative, Lulu Parks, Ida Hill, S Rawles, Negative Dr Lawrence, W Rawls Joe Whitted. Thos. Glover went to K. C on business Sunday Dr E Harrison has moved his hffice to 513 N Main Prescriptions Filled with Care . . . Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco . . . Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. Second to None PLEASES ALL Good Bread Makers It Is White As Snow—TRY IT The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Stock and Poultry Food are all guaranteed under the United States Law, Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law Register No. 1. It Is The Cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Market. HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita -- -- Kansas W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 M. Main St. Wichita, Kans. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tucker, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, C. W. Brown, Vice President, V. H. Branch, Cashier. Fourth National Bank United States Depository Capital $200,000 Surplus $125,000 Directors: W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Heny Lassen, V. H. Branch. A General Banking Business Transacted YOUR GOODS SAFE if you store them with us.-Miller Storage Co., 624 N. Water. Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless Steam Laundry Wlehita's Oldest, Most Re liable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & BONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Market 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 9 p.m. 513 N. Main St 7 to 8 p.m. OFFICE 513 N. MAIN ST Phone £60 green BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 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 W. N. Miller Attorney-at-Law NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone - Bell 1641 BOOST FOR WICHITA ENTER- PRISES. TME WIGH:>"A SEARGHLIQNT ~~ —— Use Herman’s Cement Stone HE. Made from the best ma- STp, ter‘al. Lastslonger, AV ee, R wears betier and more - rea durable than any other OTCUN 5 Cemenc Stone on the 5 HEL, market, Prices Reason- REPEAT able. ica RR PRICES pune) Ile each laid in wail "NEW et, 8c each delivered Ry Te each in the yard Black p, l Rock Face 8e each Was Plain Fuce Te each dbythe Manufactured By ssful sh W. L. HERMAN, rRYWene 527 Ohio Ave., New Phone 1127 cE Ti W,. L. Herman ot [i |contractiNG : PLASTERER mutemme G4) [£56 Eagle St., Wichita, Kan. bse eles 60 YEARS’ epee g, EXPERIENCE Z ES Trae Marks Desicns qiteli aaron ote ‘Shimon free whether ai tons strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents Scientific American, A nuanrony tienes Sickie Last i Nd eG BL gd Aiea Lark 36 1Broadway, We 0 'Braueh, & 0.5 Fst, Taare EW tI on 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 ” Weare 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 CLUB WICHITA, KS, Hour of meeting 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Engaged in needle, charity and lit- erary work. Special 1908 course in typewriting. Meets every Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thos. Glover, presi- 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 4th Friday after- noons of each month. Mrs, Will H. Jones, President; Miss Jennie Wheeler, Secretary. THE W. T. VERNON CLUB, “WICHITA, KAN. Hour of meeting 2:30 p.m. Engaged in needle, charity and literary work. Meets every Thursday afternoon, Mrs. B. Hockett, president, Mrs. S. Griggs, secretary. ALL THINGS ARE WELL. "That ends well—so pay your subscrip- tion to the Searchlight and get _ good NOTICE OF APPLICATION. For Permit to Sell Intoxicating Liquors. State of Kansas, Sedgwick County, 88. Before O. D. Kirk, Probate Judge of said county and state. In the matter of the Application of z 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 said 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 off 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. a WENDELL 'E. GREEN, Applicant. 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KANSAS cea. iki aie eee sg Ecce cha aaa PSN enowas 49 C5 mewictitA, HANS, 3 ro S47 WEST DOUGLAS Pa epee hers. Sa 7 cane (os tae. eee eas Lag T Meaty aaipera ie " ve pare ay ee pommees Va aa he ea geet Cai i f eae EO ETE Soe eee ee ee | er ‘ Johnston's Hotel WICHITA 507 N. Main St: KANSAS Everything first class. Electric Lighti, Electric Fans Transient Trade — Restaurant in Connection R. Johnston, Proprietor * a - Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach efall. Send your order to-day 829-East Center SALINA, KEANeas DEAM ABSTRACT Co. \ TN NORTH-WEST OORNER OF THE ' COURT HOUSE \___ Bonded Abstractors, PRATT NEWS. Revival services began at t he A, M. E. church Jan,4. pastor B. R. Guy expects great results. Let every Chrisnian buckle onh:s ar- mour and tight sin and satin. The grim monstor death has a gain entered the-home of brother and sister J. W. Franklin and claimed forits victimsister Maud Cook, t he only daughtar of brother and sister Franklin, This was a mo S t heart- render- ing death. On Dec, 28, 1908 Miss Franklin and herdaughter Maud were cleaning the yard and burn ing the mbbish w he re Maud,s clothing caught o n fire a n d be- fo re any assistance could reach her she was most seriously an d painfully burned. Eor ten da ys she suffered untold agony and on Wednesday Jan 6, 09 she yassed through the gates oft hene w Jerusalem. Just one year ago she professed a hope jn Christ a u d joined the 2ndBaptice churoh o { which Rey. Wm. Turner is past- or. She was married to Thomas Cook July 6th 1908 .The funeral services were held at the second Captist clurch, Rev. Wm- Turn- er atfication. She leaves a mo h- er, a father, three brothers and a loying husband. Atter prayer meeting Wednes- day night, Dec. 20th 1908, the members and friends of the 2nd. Baptist and the A. M. E. church met in the new parsonage of the 2nd. Baptist church and swelled the air with “ Nearer my God te Thee” pastor Turner went tc the door and there faced 38 per. ion all loaded down with good things to eat. Bro. Eli Stevensor had a 50 pound sack of flour, Bro, J. P. Russell a sack of meal, Bro. H. A. Graves a sack of su. gar, etc., ete. The pastor and his wife were highly. pleased and ex tends their many thanks to all. Mrs. J. W. Lowe entertainec at dinner on Dec. 30th Rev. Wm | Martin and wife, Rev. Ww. Tur ner and wife and Rey. Eli Mar tin of Topeka. ‘ Mrs. J. P. Ware entertained at dinner, Jan. 6th Mrs. H. Reeves of Lexington, Ky., H. A. Grave: ahd mother, Misses Clydia Mid gett L. Mead and Richard Stew. art of Kansas City and Rev. W. Turner and wife. All was fine. ARKANAS CITY NEWS. F. L. West left for Topek. Mrs. B. R, Guy and h e r little gr np daughter Geneva, are vis- iting in the city. Clay Williams a nd wife spent a few days id the city last week. Chester the little s o n of K.S. Taylor an d wife died Satnrday Jan, 9th. Funeral services at the house. Rev, C. A. Wood officated ayy 2 A BY Szuored paadriog ON] symdath of all. MINISTER’S LEAGUE. The Ministers League meet in t he study o f Rev Jas T. Smitn. Manday 10 A, M.Freeching Rev Fishback After t h e usual devo- tional oxercises the following re- ports were mode. A. M- E. Church Rev J. T. Smith reports that swing to th e inele- meth weather all meetings were well attended The pastor preach atllam—t8pm Rev. T. M. Reeves evangelist of the Kansas Gonfereuce filled rhe pnlbit. Ser- veces and collection good consid ering the weather, M. E. Church Rev M.S. Malcne pastor reports his services at the Young,shall doing nicely Attend- and collection good. Colored Y. M.C. A. The Colored Y.M.C. A. met at the A. M. E. church Wednes- day night and made the tempor ary organization permanent. A Board of Directors were chosen as follows:— H.W. James, Geo. W, White, Jno. T. Chinneth, J. W Thompson, DrA K Lawrence Wm Bowers, J L Harper, G L . & =a Scott, SS Brown, S Roach, L Wrisht,S W Lea, Chas Price, J A Martin. The promoters of the movement solicits the kind of- fiees of all the people. There will be an afternaon ser vice und er the anspices of the Episcopal Church on Sunday af- ternoon, 4 p m, in Young’s hall. Everyone cordially invited. Dr, H T Bolden, dentist, has moved his office to 601 N Main, Young building. He has’ opened a modern, first-class dental par- lor for the benefit of his race. You should patronize his parlor where your patronage will be appreciated— and you will re- ceive coyrteous attention as he is a gradaute of the Meharra Dental C o lle ge, of Nashville, Tenn., one of the best Dental schools in this country. Dr Bol- den is well equipped and fully qualified to handle the most del icate dental work satisfactorily. For appointments with him— jeall Bell Phone 2467 Al Covington returned Satur- day trom Salt Lake City where he had been for several months New Hope — Rev. E. T. Fish- back pastor preached at 11 am subject Reward and Reqnisite’ Heb. x 15 Gand8 pm subject Forgiveness of Iniquity Ps CHI —3. Collection $6. Rey Thos. Reaves of Hutchinson preached at the A M E church Sunday and Monday Geo E, Harrisour effecieat City Treasurer has his nommation papersoutfor renommation, His candidacy is meetiug with general aproval Richard N, Corr o ur preseut competent City Clerk is a candi- date for re nomanatioa’ Ma Dor has made an effecient officer- The Citizens o ft he 2nd ward tare much pleased to learn th a Mr, E, C. Messerve has consent ed to again serve on t he school board, His uommation papess is in, There is much speculation as to who the right mans ho uldor would be for the office of Mayor Several excelent gentleman have been mentioned ,among themis Mr J, C. Robb and others, Time will yet tell on whom the mantle o f this honor will fall, All await developements, ‘The ground is s t ill covered witeawhiteblanket ofcold snow, Looks like true winter. The Home Cooking Club met with Mrs. Sam C. Collins, 625 N. Wichita street Friday afternoon, Jan. 8th. The cooks were Mesdames Sam Collins, W. H. Jones and Fa. Miller, ‘The tables were beautifully decorated with china, Menu. smothéred Chicken. Cream Gravy. Mashed Potatoes Salad Peas Hot Biscuits Frech Pudding Brandy Sauce Hot Coffee. All declared Mrs. Collins an ideal hostess, ‘The club adjourned to meet next with Mrs, Mattie Durfrey, 811 N. Wichita. Robt. Davis and wife arrived In the city Thursday from Kingenan. ‘They moved their household goods and will make Wichita their future home. Taey moved to their suburban home on West 22rd street. , KANSAS MAGAZINE. . Vol 1, No. 1, of the Kansas Magar zine found its way to aur desk this week. It is spicy, well edited, well printed, brim full of good and whole- some reading and is a credit to the | grand old state after whom it Is named -—Kansas. Everyone should subscribe ce and read‘the Kansas Magazine. Sa a ace a alias y Peck's Bad Boy in an Airship BY HON. GEORGE W. PECK HIS PA EMULATES DARWIN. J. C. C. All He Had to Do Was to Play "Supper Is Now Ready in the Dining Car" on the Phonograph. I do not know whether Pa is an expert in hyphotism or what it is, but he certainly delivers the goods when he goes after a wild animal in the jungles of Africa, and he shows bravery at times that astonishes everybody, but he admits that he is a coward at heart, and would run if anybody pulled a gun on him, and I guess he would, but you turn him loose in a wild animal congress and he will be speaker and make the whole bunch get on their knees. I was scared when Pa wanted to have a cage with iron bars hauled into the jungle where the gorillas live, and insisted that he be left there alone for two days, with rations to last a week, as he said he expected to have some gorilla boarders to feed, but Mr. Hagenbach let Pa have his way and the cage was hauled about eight miles into the black wilderness, with great trees and vines and snakes and gorillas all around him, but Pa insisted on having a phonograph full of jiz tunes, and when we got the cage located, and Pa in it, and were ready to leave, I cried, and the whole crowd felt as though we would never see Pa alive again, and it was a sad parting. It was a long two days before we could go back and find Pa's remains, but the second day we hiked out through the jungle and into the woods. Pa nad told us that when we came after him to come quiet, and not disturb the menagerie, so when we got near the place where we left Pa we slowed down and crept up silently, and peeped through the bushes, and several little ones around the cage a sight met our eyes that scared me. There were four big gorillas and and some were gnawing ham bones, and others were eating dog biscuits, but it was so silent in the cage that All He Had to Do Was to Play "Suppe the Pho I thought Pa had been killed and that the gorillas were eating him, so I yelled: "Pa, are you all right?" and he answered back: "You bet your sweet life I am all right," and then we prepared to go to the cage, when Pa said for us to climb trees, and just then the gorillas started for us with their teeth gleaning and we all shinned up the trees around the cage, and we had front seats at the biggest show on earth. Pa told us that the gorillas that treed us were afraid we were going to harm him, and they proposed to protect him. He said he had been feeding the animals for two days, and had got their confidence so he could make them understand what he wanted them to do. "Now watch 'em dance when I turn on the music," Pa said, and then he gave them the "Merry Widow" waltz, and by gosh if a big gorilla didn't put his arm around his wife, or some other gorilla's wife, and dance bare-footed right there in front of the cage, and all the rest joined in, and the baby gorillas rolled over on the ground and laughed like hyenas. Pa stopped the music and called one big gorilla Rastus and told him to sit down in the "There are no telephones in the English banks," said a banker. "Even the great Bank of England itself has no telephone. "That sort of thing is what sets England behind the times—that observance of tradition, that refusal of new things, as though, simply because they are new, they must of necessity be vulgar and bad. "A London bank and its branches were swindled out of a large sum the other day. The swindle would have cactus, and the others did the same, and Pa repeated an old Democratic speech of his, and they clapped their hands just like a caucus. "Well, what do you know about that already?" said Mr. Hagenbach. Pa said he had them in the cage several times and let them out, and when we got ready to go to camp all he had to do was to let the phonograph play, "Supper Is Now Ready in the Dining Car," and they would come in and he would slip out and lock the door, and we could haul the cage to camp. Pa always makes some mistakes before he has a proposition well in hand, and he did this time of course. As we were about to start, the gorilla Rastus, who had become Pa's chum, looked at Pa so pitiful that Pa said he guessed he would let Rastus out, and he and Rastus would walk along ahead and get the brush out of the road, so he opened the door of the cage and beckoned to Rastus and the big gorilla came out with his oldest boy, and Pa and the two of them took hold of hands and started on ahead, and we started to haul the wagon by drag ropes, when the worst possible thing happened, Rastus reached in Pa's pistol pocket where Pa had just put a large plug of tobacco, after he had bit off a piece, and Rastus thought because Pa ate the tobacco he could, so he bit off about half of the plug and ate it, and gave his half-grown boy the rest of it, and that was eaten by the boy. Pa tried to take it away from them, but it was too late, and they were both mad at Pa for trying to beat them out of their dessert. It was not long before Rastus turned pale around the mouth, but his face was so covered with hair that you couldn't tell exactly how sick he was, though when he put both hands r Is Now Ready in the Dining Car" on photograph. on his stomach, gave a yeli and turned some summersaults we knew he was a pretty sick gorilla, and his boy rolled over and clawed his stomach and had a fit. Rastus had the most paled and revengeful look on his face I ever saw, and he looked at Pa as though he was to blame. Pa had one of the men get the medicine chest and Pa fixed two seidlitz powders in a tin cup, but before he could put in the water Rastus had swallowed the powder from the white and blue papers and reached for a washbasin of water, and before Pa could prevent Rastus from drinking it on top of those powders he had swallowed every drop of the water, and the commotion inside of him must have been awful, for he frotted at the mouth and the bubbles came out of his nose, and he rolled over and yelled like a man with gout, and he seemed to swell up, and Pa looked on as though he had a case on his hands that he couldn't diagnose, while Rastus' boy just laid on the ground and rolled his eyes as though he were saying his "Now I lay me," and Mr. Hagenbach said to Pa he guessed he had broke up the show, and Pa said: "Never you failed had a system of telephones connected these banks. "But in the past banks had no telephones in England. Therefore precedent requires that they do without them still." Thin Beyond Belief. A stalwart Irish soldier, after being in active service for some time, became greatly reduced in weight until he was so weak that he could hardly stand. Then he was invalided home. On his arrival in England, just as he stepped from the train, one of his old WIGHT GEARLIGHT mind, I will pull them both through all right." Finally the siedlitz powder fiz had all got out of Rastus' system, and he seemed to be thinking deeply for a moment, and then he got up off his haunches, and looked steadily into Pa's eyes for a minute, and then he took Pa by one hand and his boy with the other and started right off through the jungle, Pa pulling back and yelling to us to rescue him from the gorilla kidnaper, but Rastus walked fast, and before he had got out of sight he had picked his sick boy up and carried him under his arm, and both were grooming, and he held on to Pa's hand A Pa Stopped the Music and Repeated an Old Democratic Speech of His, and They Acted Just Like a Caucus. and went so fast that Pa's feet only hit the high places. Finally Mr. Hagenbach said to me: "Hennery, I guess your Pa has got what is coming to him this time. Rastus will probably drag your Pa up a tree and eat him, when his appetite comes back, but we can't help him, so we better haul the cage and the gorillas that have not had any tobacco to camp, and in a day or two we will all come out here and find your father's bones and bury them." And then we all went to camp, and the poor gorillas just remained listlessly in the cage, mourning as though they knew Rastus and his boy were dead. We fed them everything we could spare, but they would not eat and by watching them we found there was a case of jealousy in the cage, as two male gorillas seemed to be stuck on a young girl gorilla, and they were scraping all the time. Gee, but we needed Pa worse than ever to settle the gorilla dispute, but we all felt that Pa was not of this earth any more, and the camp took on an air of mournfulness, and they all wanted to adopt me 'cause I was alone in the world. There was not much sleep in camp that night, and the next day we were going out with guns to find Pa's remains and shoot Rastus, but a little after daylight we heard the night watchman say to the cook who was building a fire: "Look who's here, and what do you know about that?" and he called the whole camp up, and we looked out across the veldt, and there came Pa, astraddle of a zebra, with Rastus' boy up behind him, and Rastus thoroughly subdued leading the zebra with a hay rope Pa had twisted out of grass. The whole camp came to attention and Pa scratched a match on Rastus' hair and lighted a cigarette, and when he got near enough he said: "Slept in the crotch of a tree all night. Gave Rastus and his boy a drink of whisky out of my flask and cured them of the tobacco sickness, had some mangoes for breakfast, sent Rastus to catch a zebra, and here we are ready for coffee and pancakes." Pa got off his zebra, opened the door of the cage and pointed to it, and Rastus and his boy got in, and Pa kicked Rastus right where the hair was worn off sitting down, and Rastus looked at Pa as though that was all right, and he deserved it. Then Pa closed the door, washed his hands and sat down to breakfast, and when Mr. Hagenbach said: "Old man, you have got Barnum and Forepaugh skinned a mile," Pa said: "O, that is nothing; I have located a marsh full of white buffalos, and we will go out there and get a drove of them in a few days. They are the ugliest and fightingent animals in the world, but I will halterbreak some of them, and ride them without any saddle." Mr. Hagenbach said he believed it, and Pa said: "Hennery, one spell I thought you would be an orphan, but whisky saved you. When they got a big drink of whisky they began to laugh, and then fell on my neck and cried, just like a white man when he is too drunk to fight. Well, I am going to take a nap," and Pa laid down on a bale of hay and slept all day, and the crowd talked about what a hero he was. (Copyright, 1908, by W. G. Chapman.) (Copyright in Great Britain.) friends rushed up to him. "Well, well, Pat," he said, "I am glad to see you're back from the front!" "I knew I'm getting thin, but I nivver thought you could see that much," rejoined Pat. Marat's Bath for Sale. The copper bath in which Marat was slain by Charlotte Corday is for sale in Paris. It was sold once to a museum for $600, but it is for sale again. It is described as an old tub, "shaped like a wooden shoe and scarred from ancient usage." 333 Official Knights & Da Knights & Daughters KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TAPOR TABOR. PEV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 1715 Clark Ave., A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans. C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. PR. 823 Freeman, K. C., Kan. 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, 1809. TABERNACLES. Chief Precentresses 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1809 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. 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If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order that you want We want you to send us a trial order that you want IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Punctur the special introductory price quoted above; for write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about it DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO of a pair of tires from anyone offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY IF YOU NEED TIRES Gleditshore Puncture Proof the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all materials that you have on the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone today you know the new and wonderful OF TABOR s. 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. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb., 1-3 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 Frl. (A) 4 F. D. Early, Sherman Flats, Omaha Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 903 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G. Brown, 517 N. Main, Wichita, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 3 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 10 Geo. L. Craig, 906 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 11 C. W. Giles, 617 N. Water St., Wichita, Kans., 1-3-4 Thurs. 12 Lee Holiday, 723 S. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 1st, Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 W. M. Hughes, 1023 N. J., Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 22 B. C. Easter, Box 156, Oswego Kans., 2-4 Tues. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th, 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. 20 E 9th 3 Thur. (A) 922 N. 10th, Fri. (A) 5 Robt. M. N. To 7 Dr. G. Wichi 344 N. 5th, ri. (A) 18 E. 11th, 3 Tues. (A) 17 E Laurett, Leaver 11 C. W. Wic 12 Lee Holt Kan. 15 Ed Flinc TED—A RIDER Model A RIDER bicycle furnishes fast. Write for full particulars you require. REQUIRED until you receive DAYS' FREE TRIAL during week you test you wish. If you are then no bicycle it back to us at our expense. YOUR PRICES are at one small profit above diemen's profits by buying direct and your bicycle. DO NOT BUY until you receive a valuable remainable special offers to rider. ALL BE ASTONISHED when you we can make you this year. Well, other factory. We are satisfied DEALERS, you can sell our bi bicycles. We do not regular on hand taken in trade by our Chica 33 to 39. Do Descrip of all kinds at half the usual retai THORN - PUNCTU LING TIRES A SA TO INIT making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. with your receipt and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. with your receipt and approve of your bicycle. Allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. Factory PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $35 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 else. We will inform you of our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ACTIVENATED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $3.00 profit above factory cost, and we sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled, the day received. MECGCTMGRN RECORD MUNCTURE MUNCTURE TIRE CO. CHICAGO SEEK REALIU used same day letter is received. We ship C.O. D. on examined and found them strictly as represented, (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will send one item you want a bibbed offer, if you reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We will assume that the HF is useful for you give us your order, ence this remarkable tire offer. any kind at any price until you send for a pair of orn puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which learn everything. Write it NOW. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL until you have examined and forst at 5 per cent (hereby making Wink once, hence his adverb Tires to be attended at 12 We are perfectly reliable and these tires, you will find that the finer than any tire you have ever pleased that when you want a big bond don't buy any remarkable TES Hedgethorn Puncture-Pro- tented above; or write for our big kinds of tires at about half the write us a postal today. DO NOT post a postal to learn everything. GLE COMPANY, 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., 1-2 Fri. (A) 38 Mrs. Ella Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. 39 Mrs. Hula Datterson, 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., Topcape, Kan. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 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. 60 E. C. Sqires, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3, Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lincoln, 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) TEMPLES. Chief Mentors. TENTS. Queen Mothers. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D." also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This must not hurt any other make-SOFT LASTIC and EASY RIDING. 3 Lizzie Weaver, 1122 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb., 2 Fri. (A) 4 Laura Washington, 914 Walken, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat. Mora. 3 Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Iola Kan., 2-4 Sat. (a) 10 Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan. 1-3, Sat. (4) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 "Q" St. Atchison, Ks. 2-4 Sat. (A) 17 H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Ks., 2-4 Wed., (A) / 19 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman Flata, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Willis, 2103 Grand, Parsona Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark, Parsons, Kan., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parsona Kan., 1-3 Sat. 29 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Ella McKinnis, 217 Sherman, Leavenworth, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 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, 312 Washington, 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 offences 2,270 persons were summoned, of whom 2,046 were convicted. There are at present on duty in the main thoroughfares of Paris 21 policemen who speak English, nine who speak German, and six who speak Spanish, and their usefulness has been so clearly demonstrated that the prefect of police has decided to add to their number as opportunity may arise. Brazil has spent $15,000,000 in the effort to hold up the world's price of coffee by government purchasing and warehousing of the Brazilian production. The theory that a national government can do anything it chooses in commerce occasionally gets a very rude jolt. It is not surprising that Kaiser Wilhelm should invent an air-brake. He has done many things wisely, if not too well, and as he begins to slide down the years, turning inventor of a motor brake is a becoming climax to his other accomplishments. Whether it is a truly practical stopper remains to be proved. According to the Scientific American the fact that our macadamized roads don't wear as well as those in Europe is because we don't apply the theory of the stitch in time. European highway departments watch the roads and mend them wherever and whenever they need it without allowing the damage to become important. Now a medical expert comes forward to assert that the French heel, considered one of the greatest outrages inflicted by feminine vanity upon suffering nature, is not only proper, but highly desirable. Still, feminine vanity will not make so much of this practical vindication, as, in any event, it would have kept on wearing the French heel. Felicitations to the cranks! Ambassador Bryce's tribute to them as not infrequently the first ploneers of great causes, is distinguished appreciation. It is scarcely so enthusiastic, however, as Dr. Holmes' earlier observation that there never was an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank. Horace E. Bixby, 82 years of age, still at the wheel after 60 years as a Mississippi river pilot, enjoys the distinction of having taught Mark Twain the art of navigation on the "Father of Waters." He says Mark Twain became a good pilot, having but one fault—the excessive use of tobacco. Capt. Bixby is still hale and hearty and enjoys telling of the various episodes of his eventful career upon the river. During the five years preceding 1904-05 the total acreage annually under indigo cultivation in India was 755,900. In 1905-05 this area had decreased to 330,400 acres, or a falling off of a little less than 44 per cent. The Mecca railroad is being constructed rapidly, solidly and methodically. Foreigners are employed in positions of leadership and management. By imperial order it is now proposed to complete the line from Medina to Mecca, a distance of 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage. 6EARCHLIGHT England's turbine fleet already includes 62 warships and 44 vessels of the merchant marine. When the hens get good and ready, they will show what they can do to the alleged corner in eggs. China presents Mrs. Roosevelt with a tiger skin. Her husband will do the rest, as soon as he gets a year off. Chicago has at last made a step toward driving its tramps out of town. Free lunch in the saloons has been abolished. At Sholapur, British India, a factory is successfully making matches with sticks of a peculiarly stiff form of native grass. Chauncey Depew showed up at the opening of congress with a new story and seems to think that that is all that was required. In Munich a woman fainted under the weight of her hat. Women shouldn't wear the heavier-than-air style of merry lids. "Some of the suffragettes," says London Punch, with more or less sarcasm, "were disguised as ladies." Oh, brother! Punch with care! Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., has been made a major on the staff of the governor of Connecticut, but not for meritorious work as a carpetmaker. After reading the enormous estimates of the value of American crops the farmers are sure to be more curious than ever about who gets the money. Doubts as to whether interest in athletics may not interfere with scholarship will never go so far as to tempt Prof. Hadley of Yale to root for the opposition team. More than 30,000 workers were killed in American industries last year. Civilization may come high, but the price should be much less when reckoned in human blood. A New York automobile speeder who flashed a $1,000 bill in a Harlem police court and got the justice all worked up was in luck that the episode did not occur in some western court or the judge might have had sufficient presence of mind to make the fine $1,000. One of the judges of Chicago's municipal court confessed recently that it was not until he was elected to the bench that he found time to read Gibbon's "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." And yet it would seem that with so much crime in Chicago there would hardly be much opportunity for judicial leisure. A woman swooned on the street in Munich, Germany, and the doctor said it was because of the weight of her Merry Widow hat. Probably her husband swooned not because of the weight of the hat but the size of the bill. Yet there are women who in the close atmosphere of a theater will keep these hats on. The total amount of pensions paid by the United States between 1866 and 1908, inclusive, was $3,654,663,364.42, and the cost, maintenance and expenses of the organization for the payment of these pensions during the same period were $122,574,462.96, a total of $3,777,237,828.38, exceeding the amount of money in circulation in this country in 1907 by more than $1,120,000,000. Experiments recently made by the war department in Washington may result in providing soldiers in the Philippines and other tropical countries with orange-colored underwear and hat-linings. The tests demonstrated the fact that black goods, and red, absorb the sun's rays, white, blue and green disintegrate them, and orange, although it contains some red, almost entirely prevents the passage of heat rays. New testimony to the truth of the proverb that honesty is the best policy is furnished by the offer of a noted counterfeiter to surrender his outfit and give up his criminal calling. Incidentally the proposition attests the vigilance of the United States secret service, for the counterfeiter says he is hunted down so energetically that his business does not pay. Doubtless many another "crook" can bear the same witness. Because Mr. Cleveland's two terms as president were not continuous, there has been some confusion in the numbering of the presidents. Properly he was the twenty-second president, Mr. Harrison was the twenty-third and Mr. McKinley the twenty-fourth. On the memorials at Columbus and Buffalo he is called the twenty-fifth. Yet surely McKinley was the twenty-fourth man to be president, and Mr. Taft will be the twenty-sixth. Almost any steamer afloat in the merchant service can now go to Manchester, England, the deepening of the ship canal to a uniform depth of 28 feet having been completed after over three years' continuous work. Maj. McKenzie, the army officer in charge of Mississippi improvements, says a 12 to 14-foot ship channel from the lakes to the gulf will cost about $320,000,000. That does not encourage hope that the undertaking will be begun at once by the national government. TRY THIS FOR COLDS Mix half ounce of Concentrated pine compound with two ounces of glycerine and a half pint of good whiskey; shake it well each time and use in doses of a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours. These ingredients can be obtained from any good druggist who will prepare the mixture, or it can be mixed at home. This is said to be the quickest cough and cold cure known to science, and at the same time it has a splendid dionic effect which benefits the whole system. The Concentrated pine is a special pine product refined for medical use and comes only in half ounce bottles, each enclosed in a round case, which is air-tight, to retain all the original strength of the fluid, but be sure it is labeled 'Concentrated." DOMESTIC REPARTEE. Mr. Knagg—Before you met me you said you wouldn't marry the best man in the world. Mrs. Knagg—And you are the only one who thinks that I broke my word. Prince Runert's Drops. Prince Rupert's drops are drops of molten glass, consolidated by falling to water. Their form is that of a tadpole. The thick end may be hammered pretty smartly without its breaking, but if the smallest portion of the thin end is nipped off the whole flies into fine dust with explosive violence. These toys, if not invented by Prince Rupert, were introduced by him into England. With a smooth iron and Defiance Starch, you can launder your shirt-walst just as well at home as the steam laundry can; it will have the proper stiffness and finish, there will be less wear and tear of the goods, and it will be a positive pleasure to use a Starch that does not stick to the tron. Sure Sign. Mrs. Murphy—Arrah! 'Tis Saterdah night an' th' facth'y is closin' down an' Timmy don't know whether he'll git his pay or not. Mrs. Flaherty—Here he comes home now. Mrs. Murphy—Wirra! Thin he ain't been paid. Unique Visiting Card. Mme. Johanna Gadski has brought to this country a fad that has become quite the rage in Germany, where it was introduced by no less a personage than the crown princess herself. It is a new form of visiting card, containing not only an elaborately engraved border, but a silhouette of the person it represents. The custom calls for a design appropriate to the holder's station. Thus, in Mme. Gardski's case the prima donna's head is framed in a border of laurel, while a lyre forms the base of the design. The card is not only unique but exceedingly pretty and effective. THOUGHT CAME IN TIME. Or Generous Friend of Hospital Might Have Been Offended. Lakeside hospital is probably Samuel Mather's chiefest hobby. If there is a deficit in the hospital finances at the end of the year Mr. Mather is usually only too happy to write out a check that will more than make it up. This has gone on from year to year until whenever anything is broken or damaged about the place the nurses and other employees look upon the loss as just that much out of Mr. Mather's generous pocket. If a nurse drops a saucer she will smile and remark: "Poor Samuel!" Among many of the nurses the remark is almost a byword whenever anything goes wrong. Not long ago, so runs the story, Mr. Mather was at the hospital visiting a member of his family who was ill. He was unfortunate enough to lean against a vase of flowers on a table. The vase fell to the floor and broke. Two nurses were standing by. They exchanged glances and one of them mused absent-mindedly "Poor Sa—" And then she happened to think. Cleveland Plain Dealer. ROSY AND_PLUMP Good Health from Right Food. "It's not a new food to me," remarked a Va. man, in speaking of Grape-Nuts. "About twelve months ago my wife was in very bad health, could not keep anything on her stomach. The Doctor recommended milk half water but it was not sufficiently nourishing. "A friend of mine told me one day to try Grape-Nuts and cream. The result was really marvelous. My wife soon regained her usual strength and to-day is as rosy and plump as when a girl of sixteen. "These are plain facts and nothing I could say in praise of Grape-Nuts would exaggerate in the least the value of this great food." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. SOME OF THE CONGRESSMEN IN WASHINGTON HAVE TO BE PRETTY CAREFUL THESE DAYS. THEY NEVER KNOW WHEN A SECRET SERVICE MAN IS SHADOWING THEM. [By McCutcheon, In Chicago Daily Tribune.] SOME BOURBON, QUICK! CHANGE THAT TO GINGER ALE. SORPBRATION AGENT. BAKERY. "SOME BOURDON, QUICK!" CORPORATION AGENT. BAKERY. HARVESTER TRUST MUST PAY HARVESTER TRUST MUST PAY KANSAS SUPREME COURT UP HOLDS DISTRICT COURT FINE. Company Was Convicted on 42 Counts in Shawne County and Fined $12,600. Topeka, Kansas—The Kansas supreme court, in a decision handed down Saturday, affirmed the verdict and fine of the district court for Shawne county against the International Harvester company. The company must pay a fine of $12,600 on 42 counts, each count being a violation of the criminal sections of the Kansas anti-trust laws. In the fall of 1906, C. C. Coleman, then attorney general of Kansas, began the criminal action against this company. He brought 75 separate counts against it. Each count was the sale of a mowing machine or self-binder. The sales actually were made by Topeka implement dealers, acting as agents for the International Harvester company. When the case was tried 33 of these counts were quashed on account of technicalities. Judge A. W. Dana of the district court sustained each of the other counts, and when the jury brought in a verdict of guilty against the company he fined it $300 on each count, making a total of $12,600. The company might have been fined $42,000 if the maximum penalty had been assessed. The chief evidence that the International Harvester company was a trust and had a monopoly of the harvesting machinery business of the country was secured by the attorney general from P. W. Griggs, an implement dealer of Topeka. This evidence was the statements of Cyrus K. McCormick, president of the International. Mr. Griggs went to Kansas City to attend a meeting of the Southwestern Implement Dealers' association. That was in January, 1903. The International had just been organized and the implement men wanted to know more about it. Mr. McCormick was invited to attend and tell them about the big merger of harvesting machinery makers. He did so. He said the company then controlled 95 per cent of the harvesting machinery plants in the country and hoped to get all. He announced that the intention of the company was to make prices uniform and to so handle the business that the company and its agents would make more money than heretofore. Refused to Give Up Returns. Lincoln, Ueb.—The Democrats of the house and senate in joint session Tuesday by a vote of 74 to 53 decided to re-canvass the vote cast on the judiciary, the minority, comprising 44 Republicans, voting against the motion. Immediately after the motion was passed a demand was made on Secretary Junkin for the original returns. The secretary of state refused to turn these over to the legislature except on an order from the supreme court. Four Mile Law for Tennessee. Nashville, Tenn.—At 5:02 Tuesday afternoon Senate Bill No. 1, prohibiting the sale of liquor within four miles of any school house in Tennessee passed the senate by a vote of 20 to 13. Turkey does not want war. Constantinople, Turkey—The Turkish government accepts the Austro-Hungarian offer of $2½ million pounds Turkish ($10,800,000) indemnity for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thus removing every possibility of war. Earth Shocks in San Salvador San Salvador—Several earthquake shocks were felt here Monday night. There have been a number of shocks in the eastern part of the republic. No loss of life has been reported. I CHANGE THAT TO A CHANGE ALE. M. GUTCHER KANSAS CAUCUS RESULTS J. N. Dolly to be Speaker of the House. Topeka, Kansas—At a caucus of the Republican members of the house of representatives Monday afternoon, J. N. Dolly of Maple Hill, Wabaunsee county, chairman of the Republican state central committee, was chosen speaker and R. J. Hopkins of Finney was chosen speaker pro tem. Other selections were: Will Beck, Jackson county, chief clerk; Charles Brillhart of Elk county, assistant chief clerk; Dan B. Dyer, of Smith county, sergeant at arms; W. P. Wilcox, of Shawnee, doorkeeper; W. A. Trigg, Ander son county, postmaster, and Rev. J. A Renwick, of Topeka, chaplain. Senator E. F. Porter of Pittsburg, was chosen speaker pro tem of the Kansas senate at a caucus of the Republican members Monday afternoon. A fight was made for the secretaryship, two votes being necessary for a choice, the place going to Z. E. Wyant of Waverly. Guy I. Swallow of Valley Falls was chosen sergeant at arms, George Mohler of Maple Hill, chief doorkeeper, Rev. W. H. Underwood, of Clay Center, chaplain, and H. E. Hanback of Baxter Springs, postmaster. DEATH IN A MINE. Twenty-five Men Killed at Zeigler, Illinois. Duquoin, Illinois—A disastrous gas explosion in which 25 men lost their lives, occurred at an early hour Sunday morning in Joseph Leiter's famous colliery at Zeigler. A spark from a trolley pole of an electric motor coming in contact with a pocket of gas is assigned as the cause of the explosion. The Americans killed in the explosion included: Willis Warner and Albert Kerr, foremen; James Patterson, Joe Richardson, Fred Morgan, J. O. Erans, Gilbert Jones, Joe Tate, James Philippi, John Cassay, Aaron Jertoll, Thomas Hubbard, Clebe Pucket and Charles Smothers. Eight bodies yet remain in the mine but will soon be recovered, it is thought. Mr. Leiter personally conducted the first relief party that descended into the mine to recover the dead bodies. The lone survivor of the explosion was an Italian youth who escaped unharmed. To Move Oklahoma Convicts Leavenworth, Kansas—Immediately after the conclusion of the sitting of the Kansas and Oklahoma penitentiary investigating committee at Lansing at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, a majority of the members of the two state penitentiary boards met and it was decided that the remaining Oklahoma convicts should be removed from here by January 31. A Jealous Woman Kills Two. Muskogee, Oklahoma — Inflamed with jealousy of Rose Simmons, it is believed Mrs. Flora Jackson shot and instantly killed her husband, Samuel Jackson, and, hastening to the Simmons home, shot and fatally wounded her rival Monday night. The California railroad commission Tuesday fined the Santa Fe railroad $5,000 for illegal discrimination in rates. The Southern Pacific was found guilty but was not fined. John Collins Gets Full Pardon. Topeka, Kansas—John Collins was granted a full pardon by Governor Hoch Monday. When Collins was released it was under a commutation by the governor. There was some question as to whether or not this restored his citizenship. In order to grant a full pardon, a notice of intention must be published. As soon as the governor learned of this he notified Collins to have the publication notice printed in a Topeka paper and that the full pardon would then be issued. This was done and the pardon was issued. THE SIXTIETH CONGRESS WORK QF FINAL SESSION IS IN FULL SWING. Happenings of Interest in Both the Senate and House During the Past Week. Washington, D. C.—Illegal diversion of public funds by the president and William H. Taft, while the latter was secretary of war, to pay for the investigation by private detectives into the Brownsville affair, was charged by Senator Foraker of Ohio, in the senate Tuesday. The government use of the private detectives was characterized by Mr. Foraker as "atrocious, shocking and revolting." This charge of illegally diverting $15,000 from the war fund of $3,000,-000 appropriated by the deficiency act of March 3, 1899, was made by Mr. Foraker in concluding his remarks which consisted of a very careful consideration of certain legal phases of the Brownsville affair and the reading of a number of affidavits by soldiers whose testimony and "confessions" Herbert J. Browne, a government agent, alleged he had secured to unravel the mystery of the identity of the men who did the shooting and those affidavits denied with great particularity nearly every statement of importance by the detectives. When at 2:40 o'clock Mr. Foraker concluded, Senator Lodge took the floor saying he had only one comment to make on Mr. Foraker's remarks, that being in relation to the legality of the employment of Browne and Baldwin "without reference to their methods or the merits of their work." He said expenditures had been made from this fund under President McKinley as well as President Roosevelt, and also by Mr. Root, President-elect Taft and Gen. Wright, each as secretary of war. No voice had ever before been raised against its use. No constitutional provision, Mr. Lodge said, had been violated by these expenditures. Would Buy "Danger Zone." Washington, D. C.-Claiming that the protection of human life requires the purchase by the government of 320 acres of land adjoining the target range at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, which land is in the "danger zone," Secretary Wright has submitted an additional estimate to congress in connection with the army appropriation bill asking for $44,516. Canadian Treaty Signed Washington. D. C.—After a long period of hard, patient work, that on some features of which ran into years, Secretary Root and Ambassador Brice of Great Britain signed Monday a treaty for the settlement of international differences between the United States and Canada. Italian Relief Fund. Washington, D. C.—The total contribution for the Italian earthquake sufferers through the American Red Cross society aggregate $670,000, of which about $60,000 came in Monday. The amounts sent to Italy up to date aggregate $540,000. AN ELECTION ECHO. A Texas County Was Unanimous for Taft and Sherman. Washington, D. C.—Analysis of the returns of the recent presidential election, discloses that one county of the United States—Zapata county, Texas—cast its vote unanimously for the Republican presidential electors. This fact was stated recently to Franklin K. Lane, one of the Interstate Commerce commissioners, and he investigated, finding it true. He received a certificate of W. D. Davie, secretary of state of Texas, declaring that Zapata county cast its 429 votes solidly for Taft and Sherman. The population of the county is less than 3,000. Careful investigation fails to disclose a similar case in the history of American elections. Oklahoma Miners Strike. Fort Smith, Arkansas—All of the coal miners in and around Colgate, Ok., walked out of the mines Monday following a dispute with the mine operators regarding the observance of a state law providing that only sufficient blasting powder for one day's use be carried into a mine. American Islands Shaken. Bellingham, Washington — Reports from the San Juan islands say that Monday's earthquake shock was more severe there than elsewhere. At Point Stanley, Lopez, East Sound, Olga and other places buildings were damaged to a considerable extent. No casualties are reported. The house committee on claims has reported favorably on a bill to pay $80 to John D. Baldwin of Junction City, Kan., for a horse killed during target practice at Fort Riley eight years ago. Twenty-six Dead at Zeigler. Zeigler, Illinois—Of 28 workmen in the mine owned by Joseph Leiter, 26 were killed by the explosion Sunday morning, according to official information given out at the mining office Monday night. The last of the bodies was recovered Monday morning. Western Hotel Men Organize. Salt Lake City, Utah—Samuel Dutton of Denver, was elected president of the Western Hotelmen's association organized here Monday. Many Women Think They Are Doomed to Backache. It is not right for women to be always alling with backache, urinary ills, headache and other symptoms of kidney disease. There is a way to end these troubles quickly. Mrs. John H. Wright, 606 East First St., Mitchell, S. D., says: "I suffered ten years with kidney com- his, headache and other symptoms of kidney disease. There is a way to end these troubles quickly. Mrs. John H. Wrght, 606 East First St., Mitchell, S. D., says: "I suffered ten years with kidney complaint and a doctor told me I would never get more than temporary relief. A dragging pain and lameness in my back almost disabled me. Dizzy spells came and went and the kidney secretions were irregular. Doan's Kidney Pills rid me of these troubles and I feel better than for years past." Sold by all dealers. 50c a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Rather Remarkable Certainty The lawyer for the plaintiff had finished his argument, and counsel for the defense stepped forward to speak, when the new judge interrupted him. His eyes were wide open and filled with wonder and admiration for the plea of the plaintiff. "Defendant need not speak," he said "Plaintiff wins." "But, your honor," said the attorney for the defendant, "at least let me present my case." "Well, go ahead, then," said the judge, wearily. The lawyer went ahead. When he had finished the judge gaped in even greater astonishment. "Don't it beat all!" he exclaimed "Now defendant wins."—Green Bag. Ranid Transit. Mrs. Blunder had just received telegram from India. 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Grain raising, mixed farming and dairying are the principal industries. Climate is excellent; social conditions the best; railway advantages unequaled; schools, churches and markets close at hand. Land may also be purchased from railway and land companies. For "Last Best West" pamphlets, maps and information as to how to secure lowest railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Immigration, Canada Council, the authorised Canadian Government Agent. J. S. CRAWFORD, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. CLOVER SEED Absolutely Pure, No Weeds Ex. Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin, from 30 acres sown to Salzer's 20th century Alfalfa, harvested within 24 weeks after seeding $250.00 worth of magnificent hay, or at the rate of over 800 per acre. His seed making company send 100 in stamps for samples of this Alfalfa, also honors borer loss Oats, Wheat, Sorrel, etc. also worth $1000 per acre. His money to be a start with. Or, send 146 and we add a sample farm seed never seen before by yon. SALZER SEED CO., Box W. L. Crosse, Wiz. W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 3, 1908. Doctor (to man who has fallen)—You need a streng punch of some kind. Mr. Flynn (an old enemy)—Let me give it to him, doc! Girl's Head Encrusted—Feared Loss of All Her Hair—Baby Had Milk-Crust — Missionary's Wife Made Two Perfect Curec by Cuticura. "For several years my husband was a missionary in the Southwest. Every one in that high and dry atmosphere has more or less trouble with dandruff and my daughter's scalp became so encrusted with it that I was alarmed for fear she would lose all her hair. After trying various remedies, in desperation I bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. They left the scalp beautifully clean and free from dandruff, and I am happy to say that the Cuticura Remedies were a complete success. I have also used successfully the Cuticura Remedies for so-called 'milk-crust' on baby's head. Cuticura is a blessing. Mrs. J. A. Darling, 310 Fifth St., Carthage, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston. She Was a Real Orator. Senator Beveridge during a recent visit to Portland talked about oratory. "The campaign," he said, "has given us oratory more remarkable for quantity than quality. True oratory is that which brings results, is that which converts an audience of supporters. Such oratory is rare. "I have a friend whose wife, a 'sufragette,' is a great orator. Her speeches from the platform are wonderful, and her husband the other day gave me an illustration of the efficiency of her private speeches. "'An agent called on my wife this afternoon,' he said, 'and tried to sell her a new wrinkle eradicator.' 'And how did the man make out?' said I. 'He left in half an hour,' was the answer, 'with a gross of bottles of wrinkle eradicator of my wife's own manufacture, that he had purchased from her.' His Pedigree. The calf, which Gideon King had taken the summer resident to see, surveyed his owner and the stranger with a wary eye. "Er—what breed is your calf?" asked the visitor. Mr. King removed a wisp of straw from his mouth and said: "That critter's father gored a justice o' the peace, knocked a lightning-rod agent end over end, and lifted a tramp over a picket fence; and as for his mother, she chased the whole Ransbury brass band out o' town last Fourth o' July. If that ain't breed enough to pay $6 for, you can leave him be. I'm not pressing him on anybody."—Youth's Companion. The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. A Toast. The latest thing in toasts comes from "up-state," and was responded to by the father of 12 daughters, who claims that he ought to know. "To the Ladies—to their sweetness we give love; to their beauty admiration, and to their hats, the whole sidewalk—New York Times. Hon. Emil Kiang, Vienna, Aus., one of the world's greatest horsemen, has written to the manufacturers; "SPOHN'S DISTEMPER COMPOUND has become the standard remedy for distemper and throat diseases in the best stables of Europe. This medicine relieves Horses of great suffering and saves much money for the owner." 50c and $1 a bottle. All druggists. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Geshen, Ind. Mother—Have you been a good girl while I've been away? Little Girl—Not quite.—Harper's Weekly. Thy yesterday is thy past; thy today is thy future; thy to-morrow is a secret.—Wycliffe. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Made of extra quality tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. The secret of success is a secret women never tell. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES, BACKACHE ORDER 375 "Guaranteed" AN ILL-FATED MINE. Second Disaster in Two Weeks in a West Virginia Colliery. Bluefield, W. Va.—An explosion of gas in the Lick Branch colliery Tuesday snuffed out more than 100 lives. In this same mine two weeks ago Tuesday 50 miners were killed by a similar explosion. A sound like thunder reverbrated along the miles of corridors and air passages crowded with those who work there in the mine. Above the tons of earth and stone that lay between the workings and the mountains, giant trees quivered from the force of ehe explosion, and from the mine mouth belched forth a cloud of flame, soot, dust and debris, heavy timbers, broken mine cars and even a massive motor. The explosion was in a different part of the mine from that of two weeks ago. Since that catastrophe the mine has been inspected by government officials and by the most experienced mine men in the region, and all, it is said, expressed the opinion that it was safe. None of the bodies has been recovered. One rescue party came in sight of six bodies but was forced back. A late estimate of the number of men entombed is more than 100. That all of them are dead there can be no doubt. The fire in the mine and the force of the explosion, precludes any chance of rescuing any of the men alive. The explosion was the worst that ever has occurred in this region, with the exception of one in 1884 at the South West Virginia Improvement company's mine, where 300 were killed. The mine is owned by the Pocohontas Consolidated Collieries company. CARMICHAEL IS DEAD. Michigan Preacher Who Killed a Carpenter a Suicide. Carthage, Illinois—Rev. John H. Carmichael, who last Tuesday night in the little Methodist church at Rattle Run, Mich., killed Gideon Browning, the village carpenter, and then burned the body in the stove, committed suicide here Monday by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. He died at the county hospital after he had been taken from the boarding house of Miss Miranda Hughes, where as a stranger he had been living since last Friday. In a long letter found in his suitcase, Carmichael told in detail the story of the killing of Browning; how he had fallen a victim to Brownning's hypnotic powers and meeting him in the church Tuesday night, was compelled to obey every command; how finally, when Browning attacked him with knives, he, Carmichael, defended himself with a hatchet. After killing his victim with the hatchet, he said, the red-hot stove in the church suggested itself as the best method of disposing of the body. Before putting the body in the stove, however, he exchanged some of the dead man's clothing for his own, which had become bespattered with blood. SWISS CHURCH COLLAPSES. Worshipers Buried in Ruins—40 Dead and 60 Injured. Berne, Switzerland—During service Sunday an ancient church near Sion suddenly collapsed, burying the worshipers in the ruins. Practically all the members of the congregation were killed or injured. A wild panic followed, those who escaped rushing through the fields shouting that an earthquake had overtaken the village. Other villagers joined in the outcry and were with difficulty calmed. After an hour's exertion the fire department of the place extricated 40 corpses but it is believed that there are still a number under the timbers. Sixty persons were badly injured. The collapse was caused by the time-worn pillars in the underground crypt giving way. A Missouri Marshal Killed. Macon, Missouri—In a fight with burglaries early Sunday Marshal H. B. Rickey of Clarence, a town east of Macon, was shot and killed and his son, Sam, was shot in the side of the face. Posses are searching for the burglaries. Brief News Notes. President and Mrs. Roosevelt were the guests of honor at a dinner given Tuesday night by Secretary of War and Mrs. Wright. Inflamed by jealousy Mrs. Flora Jastson, of Muskogee, Ok., shot and killed her husband and fatally wounded Rose Simmons, her rival. With Secretary of State Root as guest of honor, the Japanese ambassador and Baroness Takahira gave a dinner Tuesday night. A reduction of five cents a hundred pounds was made at New York Tuesday in the price of "confectioners," a grade of refined sugar. Six Night Riders to Hang Union City, Tennessee—Six night riders were Saturday sentenced to be hanged February 19. Two were given life sentences in the penitentiary. The attorneys for the defense immediately gave notice of an appeal to the state supreme court. Real Revolutionary Daughter Dead. Deer Island, Maine—Mrs. Salome Sellers, 108 years old, a real daughter of the revolution and said to be the oldest person in New England, is dead at her home in this town. You Look Prematurely Old WHY NOT QWN LAND? WHY NOT QWN LAND? ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IS TO INVEST IN WESTERN CANADA. "Deep down in the nature of every properly constituted man is the desire to own some land." A writer in the Iowa State Register thus teysely expresses a well-known truth. The question is where is the best land to be had at the lowest prices, and this the same writer points out in the same article. The fact is not disguised that the writer has a personal interest in the statement of his case, and there is no hidden meaning when he refers to Western Canada as presenting greater possibilities than any other part of the American Continent, to the man who is inclined to till the soil for a livelihood and possible competence. What interests one are the arguments advanced by this writer, and when fairly analyzed the conclusion is reached that no matter what personal interest the writer may have had, his reasons appear to have the quality of great soundness. The climatic conditions of Western Canada are fully as good as those of Minnesota, the Dakotas or Iowa, the productiveness of the soil is as great, the social conditions are on a parity, the laws are as well established and as carefully observed. In addition to these the price of land is much less, easier to secure. So, with these advantages, why shouldn't this —the offer of Western Canada—be embraced. The hundreds of thousands of settlers now there, whose homes were originally in the United States, appear to be—are satisfied. Once in awhile complaints are heard, but the Canadians have never spoken of the country as an Eldorado no matter what they may have thought. The writer happened to have at hand a few letters, written by former residents of the United States, from which one or two extracts are submitted. These go to prove that the writer in the Register has a good basis of fact in support of his statements regarding the excellency of the grain growing area of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. On the 29th of April of this year W. R. Conley, of Loudheed, Alberta, wrote a friend in Detroit. He says: "The weather has been just fine ever since I came here in March, and I believe one could find if he wanted to some small bunches of snow around the edge of the lake. There is a frost nearly every morning: at sunrise it begins to fade away, then those blue flowers open and look as fresh as if there had been no frost for a week. . . . There is no reason why this country should not become a garden of Eden; the wealth is in the ground and only needs a little encouragement from the government to induce capital in here. There is everything here to build with: good clay for brick; coal underneath, plenty of water in the spring lakes, and good springs coming out of the banks." Too Strong for Daddy. It was raining outside, and little interrogative Irma was in one of her worst, or at least most trying, moods. Father, busily writing at his desk, had already reproved her several times for bothering him with useless questions. "I say, pa, what—" "Ask your mother." "Honest, pa, this isn't a silly one this time." "All right, this once. What is it?" "All right, this once. What is it? "Well. If the end of the world was to come, and the earth was destroyed while a man was up in an airship, where would he land when he came down?"—Everybody's. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the dis caused portion of the ear. There is only one way to handle the dis caused by intracranial Daehnness is caused by an infiltrated portion of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiltrated you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Daehnness causes a rumbling sound taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases have been treated but an infiltrated portion of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Daehnness caused by cataract that cannot be cured by Hail's Catarin. F. C. ENHENY and C. Toole, TO. Sold by Drusesters. 75e. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. His Idea Mrs. Crimsonbeak—I see for use on rural delivery routes a letter box has an electric attachment which gives the alarm in the house some distance away when mail matter has been deposited within by the carrier. Mr. Crimsonbeak—Seems to me it would be more valuable if it only gave an alarm when a bill was deposited in the box. His Explanation: "What does you reckon dey means by sayin': 'Last of all come Satan?' " "Hit means dat he waits 'twel all de crowd is in an' den whirls in an' nabs de whole business!"—Exchange. Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking makes what we read ours.—Locke. Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. I long to hand a full cup of happiness to every human being.—Dr. Payson. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAYMENTS CREATED in a manner case of itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 dars or money refunded. &c. Better one discreet enemy than two indiscreet friends. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can any garment without ripening apart. Write for tree booklet - How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. *MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois* BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY The following formula is a never failing remedy for colds: One ounce of Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris Compound and one-half pint of good whiskey, mix and shake thoroughly each time and use in doses of a table-spoonful every four hours. This if followed up will cure an acute cold in 24 hours. The ingredients can be gotten at any drug store. MAKING THE MOST OF IT. "Don't be alarmed, Miss Hash, this microscope is merely to enable me to see what I'm eating!" Opposed to Toll Roads. Maryland, following the recent lead of Pennsylvania, is moving to abolish toll roads. Gov. Crothers has expressed the hope that before his term is ended every tollgate in the state will be abolished and every road free. He believes that the work of the good roads commission will ultimately result in wiping out the gates. "The tollgate," says the governor, "is not of this age and has no proper place in this time. It is ridiculous to think of charging people money for coming to your city." Splendid. "That's a fine looking maid you have now. dear." "Yes, she's a darling, and she came to me highly recommended." "Knows all about the latest styles of maidling, I suppose?" "Oh, so far as knowing the duties of a maid goes, I don't suppose she knows a thing." "But she came highly recommended, you said?" "Yes, she broke the jaw of the last man who tried to kiss her."—Houston Post. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. A Woman's Threat. "Well, if that ain't the limit," mused the postman, as he came down the steps of a private residence. "What's the trouble?" queried the passing citizen, who had overheard the postman's noisy thought. "Why," explained the man in gray, "the woman in that house says if I don't come along earlier she'll get her letters from some other carrier." Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Chat H Fletcher In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Mabel's Wish. Small Mabel—Mamma, they sell cream at a creamery, don't they? Mamma—Yes, dear. Small Mabel—If I were to buy some tan at a tannery, mamma, do you think they would throw in a few freckles? Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative, agreeably stimulates the liver, corrects constipation and relieves a clogged system. Write for samples, Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. What a splendid thing it would be if people who lose their tempers were unable to find them again! ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROYE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c. One woman can be awfully fond of one—if they are a hundred miles apart. Allen's Foot-Base, a Powder For swollen, sweating feet. Gives instant relief. The original powder for the feet. See at all Druggists. A sensible man is one who knows when to let go before taking hold. PUTNAM Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any garment without ripping apart. Write for free bo And the world would be just as weil off if some stage-struck people were hit by automobiles. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. 2 oz. package 5 cents. Know what thou canst work at and do it like a Hercules.—Carlyle. Lewis' Single Binder cigar—richest, most satisfying smoke on the market. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Cleaning upsets a house almost as badly as it does a watch. look Pre see ugly, grizzly, gray haire. Use "LA Answer This Question When shown positive and reliable:proof that a certain remedy had cured numerous cases of female ills, wouldn't any sensible woman conclude that the same remedy would also benefit her if suffering with the same trouble? Here are two letters which prove the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Red Banks, Miss.—"Words are inadequate to express what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me. I suffered from a female disease and weakness which the doctors said was caused by a fibroid tumor, and I commenced to think there was no help for me. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made me a well woman after all other means had failed. My friends are all asking what has helped me so much, and I gladly recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound."—Mrs. Willie Edwards. Hampstead, Maryland.—"Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound I was weak and nervous, and could not be on my feet half a day without suffering. The doctors told me I never would be well without an operation, but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done more for me than all the doctors, and I hope this valuable medicine may come into the hands of many more suffering women."—Mrs. Joseph H. Dandy. We will pay a handsome reward to any person who will prove to us that these letters are not genuine and truthful—or that either of these women were paid in any way for their testimonials, or that the letters are published without their permission, or that the original letter from each did not come to us entirely unsolicited. What more proof can any one ask? For 30 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. No sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous medicine. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and has thousands of cures to its credit. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health free of charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. All shoes are made in much the same way. Here's the difference. Stylish White House Shoes fit. Not the ordinary binding fit. Not the fit that takes three weeks to break in. But the graceful fit that feels snug the first time. And stays snug and graceful all times. 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W.L.DOUGLAS $3.00 SHOES $3.50 $4.00 $5.00 SHOES $2.00 K $250 SHOES BOY'S SHOES LOOK AT DO The Reason I Make and Sell More Men's $3.00 & $3.50 Shoes Than Any Other Manufacturer It because I give the answer the most of the complete organization of trained experts and skilled hands. The selection of the leather for each part of the shoe, and every detail of the making in every department, is looked after and the quality of the leather is the complete organization of trained experts and skilled hands. If I could show you how carefully W.L. Douglas shoes are made, you would then understand why they hold their things all the better. My Method of Tanning the Sales makes them More Flexible and Longer Wearing than any other. Shoes for Every Member of the Family. Men, Boys, Women, Misses and Children. For sale by shoe dealers everywhere. CAUTION None genuine with W. L. Douglas I name and price stamped on bottom. Fast Color Eyelashes Use Exclusively. Catalog marked fine. W. L. 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