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YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER CHAS. L. DAVIDSON CHAS. L. DAVIDSON The Man of the Hour for Mayor of Wichita==Vote for Him. When you vote for Chas. L. Davidson for Mayor you vote for a man whose record of more than thirty years, as a citizen, a man of business, a heavy taxpayer and as a public official is clean, above suspicion and will bear the inspection of the most technical critics either in public or private. When you vote for Chas. L. Davidson you vote for the man whom the people will nominate for Mayor of Wichita at the primary election Monday, March 29th. Brown's Herb Tablets AN EXCELLENT LAXATIVE ORDWAYS PLASTERS CREM OF FRESH LEMONS I have the Exclusive Agency for the above remedies. All are excellent preparations Oscar R. Bissantz PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 811 N. Main St Wichita, Kansas TENTH YEAR PETER H. MARCH 27, 1909 As the day of the primary approaches it becomes more evident that the people of Wichita, both white and black, male and female are convinced that it is to the best interest of the whole city to elect Chas L. Davidson as Mayor With the primary cambaign practically closed those who oopshe him have been unable to bring forth one iota of suspicion aganist his character or standing either as a man or as a citizen which it proves most conclusively that Mr Chas L. Davidson is the man for the place and possesses every qualification which fit him for the office. It is useless to say that if there was even a probability of public odum in the long and useful career of Chas L. Davidson in this city the opposition would eagerly grasp it in their unusual zeal to carry their point at any cost. Mr Davidson has conducted his campaign on the high plane of citizenship and honor and in his canvas for support has not at tempted to any class aganist man citizen aganist citizen and neither has he endeavored to "buy up" and nationality of voters either with wild and untenable promise or with lavish expenditure money. He stands for Wichita and Wichitans first, last and all the time and if nominated and elected will be the Mayor of all of the people regardless to race color or station in life and every of citizen will feel free to approach him on any subject. No man can come forward and say that Chas. Davidson bonght or offered buy his vote with brick or with anything else. The colored people of our city should hail with delight the courage of a man such as is Chas. L. Davidson and should vote for him to a man and women. No man or women will make a mistake by voting for Chas- L. Davidson for Mayor. SHIPWRECK FATALITES 221 Eighty Nine Vesels Meet Disaster Off Atlantic Coast. Boston, March 21,—two hundred and twenty-one persons perished by shipreck and eight vessels met with disaster off New England and British North American coasts during the fall and winter season of 1908-9, which ended tonight. Of the eightynine vessels cast ashore or lost at sea six steamers and fifty-six sailing craft were totally wrecked. The financial loss exceeds $3,000,00. Washington, March 22-former Governor Hill of Maine, acting chairman of the Republican national committee, announced at the headquarters of the White House of the committee in Washington would be abandoned after this month and continued in Chicago with Secretary Hayward in charge Both Governor Hill and Mi Hayward called upon President Taft the former being accompanied by Postmaster General Hitchcock. Prof. Sam T. Hood SURGEON CHROPODIST Removes Corns, Bunions, In-grown Nails and all pedic troubles. Graduate American School Chropody of New York City. 343 North Main Street exception, no graduate of Tuskegee Institute has ever been lodged in jail," said Booker T. Washington at the Hudson Theater, where he lectured before the members of th: League for Political Education. Mr. Washington's topic was "Education and Industry Among the Colored Population." His audience was composed mostly of women. "The Negro has more elements common with the American people who came to the country," he said. In religion he does not cling to his old form of worship, as China men for instance do, at once he adopts himself to the prevailing forms of worship. "The Negro cherishes the same love for the institutions of this country as do the members of any other race, and he stands ready at all times to lay down his lite for the Stars and Stripes. Industrial Education in the South has taught the Negro not to look without but within his own race for success. It has also taught the Negro the dignity of labor. When the Negro was freed he refused to do any manual labor saying that that was for slaves. In fact, the Negroes of the South were very much surprised when they learned that farming housework and mechanics were to be taught at Tuskegee. Many objection, saying that Negroes had been working in slavery for 250, years. We showed them that as while being working meant degradation, while working, meant civilization. Now that old teeling and prejudice against work is almost extinct in the South and we have to turn away almost as many as we admit to Tuskegee Institute. "If I were asked to sum up in one sentence the greatest influence of the industrial education in the South, I would say that the greatest influence so far isnt anything that is visible or tangible' but it is in the changing of ideas of the Negro that labor is degrading. "Today at Tuskegee we cannot apply one fifth of the demand of the whites in the South for skilled lador. That the white people of the South are interested in the education of the Negro is shown by the tact that they are willing to pay two or three times as much for education and skilled black men as for ignorant black men." New York World Washington — {Special.} — In an address before Howard University, President W. P. Thirkield, on the subject, "Why the Negro should have Higher Education" said 'The elementary school of the south have done an unpar alleld work since emancipation. But that work would have been an impossibility had it not been for the teachers trained in the higher institutions established and sustained by Christian benevolence. In the interest of pure industrialism for the Negro, this higher training is a necessity. For his leaders and teachers in the dustries the discipline of mind and of spirit is imperative. To rain the mechanics of a race of nine million is an endless task. But it is possible to train the master mechanics, who may go forth with thoroughly disciplined minds as the teachers of mechanics and as the organizers and inspirers on their people on higher industrial lines. "As a result of personal observation over a score of years largely spent in the south it would afirm that the sanest and safest leaders and helpers of the Negro race are the men and women who have come from the colleges and professional schools. Go into any southern city where these teachers, preachers, and physicians are engaged in work among their people and you will find them most instances by their conservative attitude and constructive work standing for the best interests of both races. "Furthermore, the awful morality of the race calls loudly for physicians prepared by the higher training for the most careful study of the diseases peculiar to the Negro. Physicians who come in close touch with their own people are needed for an investigation of their environment and physical condition of preventives for the lessening of disease and for stopping the frightful mortality that decimates the race. NO.52 J. H. RICE Candidate for one of the City Commissioners J. H. Rice The candidacy of J. H. Rice as one of the City Cammisioners is bringing forth much interest in all parts of our city. The people reconize in Mr Rice a man of sterling qualities who in most admirable fitted to fill this position For more than 24 years he has done as much to build up Wichita as any other one man. He is plain and unassuming a man of who has always been an ardent advocate for a square deal and fair play to the laboring man. He is strictly business and honest in his dealings with every man For four years he has faithfully and honestly represented the six ward in the City Council where he has made a record of which the people of this city should be proud. His friends who are legious, feel confident that he will be one of those chosen on March 29 They solicit for him your earnest support. We Are The Men Bynum & Stradford Bell Phone 2467 Sam F. Stewart In a recent issue we called the attention of readers to the qualifications of some Stewart to fill a position as a Commissioner of the City of Wichita at the coming election. We again desire to refer to his candidacy as one who we all can heartily endorse. And we do this without assuming to dictate to any one in the matter of his or her selection for Comissioner. But it occurs to us that in as much as our F. A. Gackenback has entered the race that it can be for no other purpose than to injure Mr Stewarts Candidacy, they being both from the 1st ward and our people knowing Mr Gackenbacks position on the seperate school question he was a member of School Board cannot under the circumstances do otherwise than support Mr. Stewart, as against Gackenback WICHITA, : : : : KANS. This world could profitably try a little cement in its peace treaties. Italy will soon get accustomed to its shakes, like an Arkansas "bottomland" dweller. The insular government of the Philippines has cabled to Washington for 18 irrigation engineers. Wouldn't it be queer to be an inhabitant of Jupiter and go home late some night and see 16 moons! The battleships come home fit to fight and with no reason to do it, which is all right. It remains to be seen whether the race horse is really a noble animal or merely a gambling tool. Skeptical persons are wondering what unsung press agent wrote Washington's cherry tree story. Wireless telegraph is again proving that it is one of the greatest inventions of the age. The cinematograph can be used for recording every step in surgical operations, and for showing the whole process to a large class of students. Wilbur Wright says airships are no more dangerous than automobiles. Perhaps he means that they are no more dangerous to people on foot. Texas legislature proposes to make swearing over the 'phone a criminal offense. Have to cut out this "Hell-o!" business. Alfred Austin's latest poem has just been published. The poem is not remarkable, but the fact that it was published is. Turkey is getting so accustomed to political upheavals that a little matter in the seismic line does not worry it at all. The Texas epicure who will serve humming birds on toast inspires more confidence than the chef who makes a specialty of alligator steaks. Another Ohio man has invented an aeroplane, but a horse is required to start it. In Indiana Pegasus does his own flying. Illinois is considering a bill to "label married men," doubtless because it is apparent that married men don't need any label. Why should Germany complain about this rush of farmers to the cities after working so desperately to build itself up as the factory of the world? In trading one ball player for another sometimes it would look like a square deal for one side or the other to throw in a water boy or a bat carrier. A "soft" winter may not be good for certain lines of business, but it is comfortable for the poor. Don't forget that when the weather strikes you as too muddy and mild. The czar recently rode through the streets of St. Petersburg without being encased in boiler-plate. They are certainly making some progress in Russia. Philadelphia doctor says fresh eggs have a medicinal value in the cure of stomach troubles. Suppose we'll now continue to pay drug store prices for 'em, only more so. Women who wear high heeled shoes cannot collect damages if they fall and hurt themselves while stepping off a street car. This bit of information comes straight from a court in Newark, N. J. There are more horses than ever before in the United States and they are worth more money. Which shows what a field is still open to manufacturers of motor vehicles. That Turtle Creek banker who paid to his institution the amount another man stole and then spent a year in bringing the thief to justice presents a strong and honorable contrast to some others. Sweden will permit women to vote. The chances are that it will find no greater embarrassment and no greater advantages than the western states that have recognized the feminine ballot. Even blindness is not allowed to prevent the children of Paris from learning natural history and knowing what birds and beasts are like. A class at the Parisian school for the blind is taught by the use of a fine collection of stuffed animals. The people of Morocco have some queer adages—"In this world there are three things not to be trusted—luck, women and horses;" "Mounting a horse, loosing the hunting dogs and hearing earrings rattle drive dull care away." Steel billets have been reduced $16 a ton during the last six months, this being one of the bargains offered that the women haven't rushed after. Bright spring-like streaks Sunday led the worldly householder to hunt his backyard uniform, make a "blue print" of his garden with a black lead pencil, invoice his stock of seeds grind the tools, arrange a campalgr against the hen in the neighborhood and explain to the children the plans and penalties of fooling with the vegetables port to this effect in the supreme SPECIAL KANSAS SESSION SPECIAL KANSAS SESSION NO APPROPRIATION WAS MADE FOR NORMAL SCHOOLS. A Blunder by Enrolling Clerks Makes Topeka, Kansas.—A special session of the legislature may be required to prevent the Kansas State Normal school from closing. It has been discovered that the enrolling clerks of the senate had made a mistake which may invalidate the entire appropriation for the normal school and its branches in Pittsburg and Fort Hays. The senate passed a bill making the appropriations for the schools. When it got to the house the appropriations for the Pittsburg Manual Training school were cut down $30,000. The bill went to a conference and a compromise was reached whereby $18,000 more was given to the Pittsburg school than the house had previously voted, and $13,000 less than the senate had appropriated. But the enrolling clerks made a mistake and sent the bill, as sent by the house, and not the conference report, to the printer. In this way the house bill was signed by the governor, but it had only passed the house and had not passed the senate in that form. The conference report was passed by both houses, but was not enrolled. The governor cannot now sign the conference report on the bill and make it become a law. The bill he already has signed cannot become a law because it never passed both houses. The conference report cannot become a law, because it was not submitted to the governor to sign in the time limit. The matter has the state officials worried now. Conferences are being held about it, but no decision has been reached. Sees a War Cloud Again. Berlin, Germany.—The Lokal Anzleger's Vienna correspondent gives an extremely pessimistic view of the Balkan situation. Quoting an unnamed official, he states that all the efforts of the powers to mediate have proved fruitless. The present situation, he declares, cannot last longer than a few days. Servia must give unequivocal guarantees by the end of the month of her peaceful intentions or otherwise only a miracle can avert war. A despatch from Vienna to the Tagerblatt is similar in tone. A Veteran Blacksmith Independence, Missouri—J. G. McCurdy, a resident of Independence 61 years, celebrated his 91st birthday anniversary Saturday by working as usual in his blacksmith shop on North Main street. Mr. McCurdy is one of the last of the men who, at the time of the Santa Fe trail, wrought by hand in Independence, turning out all kinds of iron work needed by emigrants. Although his health has been feeble several years he has steadfastly refused to retire form business, but goes every day to his shop. Paris Strike Collapsed. Paris, France.—The great strike of the employees of the post office department, which has practically isolated Paris and cut France off from communication with the outside world for the past week, collapsed Sunday. The strike committee decided to call off the employees and rake the first move to effect a settlement, virtually suing for peace. The government met the committee half way. Death in Burning Leaves Springfield, Missouri. --While burning leaves in her yard here, Mrs. Agnes Roach, 29 years old, suffered burns which resulted in her death. A three-year-old child of Mrs. Roach discovered that its mother's clothes were afire. As she ran toward her home a passery caught her and tore off her dress. Mrs. Roach's legs were terribly burned. She leaves a widower and three children. This Country Importing Potatoes. This Country Importing Potatoes. Philadelphia, Pa.-Sixty thousand bushels of foreign potatoes, the largest consignment ever brought to Philadelphia, were landed Sunday by the steamship Buenos Ayres from Glasgaw and Liverpool. They came from England, Ireland and Scotland and the shipment was made possible by reason of the moderate crop and high prices in the United States. Introduced 495 BILLS Washington, D. C.—Monday was the first day in the senate of the introduction of bills to be considered by the present congress. There was introduced 495 bills and four joint resolutions. No Commission for Them. Arkansas City, Kansas.—By a majority of 153 out of a total vote of 447. Arkansas City Friday decided not to adopt the commission form of government. Have Examined 700 Talesmen. San Francisco, Cal.—There was no addition Tuesday to the roll of jurors in the trial of Patrick Calhoun. When the hour of adjournment arrived, the attorneys were directing their inquiries to the seven hundredth talesmen examined thus far. Reward for Kidnapers. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. — Gov. Stuart Tuesday night issued a proclamation offering a reward of $15,000 for the arrest and conviction of the kidnapers of Willie Whitla. BEARING ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS. YOU'RE STRONG. -YOU CAN CARRY THIS MUCH FOR ME. TAX ON COFFEE # 50,000,000 ANNUALLY. WHAT WITH CARRY HE'S WEAK DEFICIT Minneapolis Journal. YOU'RE STRONG -YOU CAN CARRY THIS MUCH FOR ME. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH OLD BUTTER CARRYING HIS SHARE; HE'S STRONG, TOO. TAKE ON COFFEE *500,000,000 ANNUALLY. TREASURE DEFICIT COFFEE BUTTER Minneapolis Journal. WILLIE WHITLA IS SAFE THE SCHOOL BOY KIDNAPED AT SHARON, PA., FOUND. His Father Paid. $10,000 to the Abductors for the Return of Cleveland, Ohio.—Little Willie Whitla, who has caused the police of the entire country endless worry since he was kidnapped from school in Sharon, Pa., last Thursday, was returned to his father at the Hollenden hotel here Monday night at 8:30 o'clock. in compliance with an agreement entered into between the kidnapped boy's father and an agent of the kidnappers here Monday the boy was placed on a street car on the outskirts of the city and started to the hotel shortly after 8 o'clock. Two boys, G. W. Ramsey and Edward Mahoney, recognized the lad on the car and taking him in charge conducted him to his father who was in waiting according to a pre-arranged plan which he had followed at the dictation of the kidnappers. The boy wandered about the hotel lobby unannounced for several minutes asking bell boys for this father before the latter knew his son was in the big foyer. The moment the anxious parent heard that a strange boy was in the hotel sauntering in aimless fashion, he rushed across the lobby, grasped him in his arms and smothered his face with kisses. Whitla, sr., refused to state whether he had paid the ransom or not. He said that he received a letter Monday from the kidnapers at his home in Sharon saying that if he called at a confectionery store in the east end of Cleveland he would be told how to secure his boy unharmed and "well fed." About two o'clock Monday afternoon he went to a candy store in the east end. With him he carried the $10,000 expecting that it would be demanded of him there. He was met by a woman who detailed to him the terms of the kidnapers. With all the eagerness of a distracted parent Whitla agreed to them immediately. Fatal Eight in Confederate Fatal Fight in Confederate Home. Higginsville, Missouri.-J. R. McCormick, 85 years old, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, died at the Confederate home at three o'clock Monday morning as the result of a fist blow by "Jim" Cummings. Both men lived in the home. After a thorough investigation the jury returned a verdict that McCormick came to his death from a blow delivered by Cummings, but as McCormick was the aggressor, Cummings was held blameless. Uncle Sam Oil Company Grows. Uncle Sam Oil Company Grows. Atchison, Kansas.-The announcement was made Tuesday that at a meeting of the directors of the Uncle sam Oil company here Tuesday it was decided to increase the stock of the company from $^{17,000,000}$ shares to 61,000,000 shares. The stock holders have already voted in favor of the increase. Would Exclude All Asiatics Sacramento, California.—A substitute resolution, offered by the senate committee on federal relations, asking congress to enact a general Asiatic exclusion law (including Japanese,) was favorably reported in the assembly Tuesday. Robbed Bank in Storm Enid, Oklahoma.—Robbers blew up the safe in the Bank of Coldwater, at Coldwater, 30 miles northwest of Enid, early and escaped with $2,000. A heavy rainstorm aided in concealing the operations of the robbers. To Reproduce First Steamboat New York, N. Y.—The officers of the Hudson-Fulton celebration commission have let the contract for building the replica of Robert Fulton's Clermont, the first boat to steam up the Hudson. THE MATTER GOLD BUTTER ING HIS SHARE; STRONG, TOO. COFFEE BUTTER WAS NEAR SOUTH POLE. An English Sailor's Remarkable Voyage—A New Record. London, England.—A cablegram has been received direct from Lieut. E. T. Shackelton, the Antarctic explorer. The contents of this message have not yet been given out, but it has been declared by a high authority that the explorer failed of success. The expedition was obliged to return when within about 100 miles of the pole. It was announced by the Pall Mall Gazette early in the day that the expedition actually had reached the pole and the report attracted great interest. Although he failed of success, Lieut. Shackleton has the distinction of having been nearer a pole than any other man. Lieut. Peary, who made the farthest dash north, was within 203 miles of the Arctic pole in 1906. BALLOONISTS ARE SAFE. Landed in Mountains Without Shelter In a Storm. Los Angeles, Cal.—After one of the most harrowing experiences in the history of ballooning, Capt. A. E. Mueller and his five companions who ascended in the big Ferris racing balloon "America" at Pasadena, last Saturday afternoon and became lost in the Sierra Madre mountains arrived on foot at Switzers camp, on the slopes of Mount Wilson unharmed. The men passed through a series of hardships, the details of which have not been learned. Arriving at Switzers's camp at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, they were provided with horses and began the descent from there to Pasadena over a torerous and slippery trail. The M. K. & T. Boycott Fails Kansas City, Mo—In view of the result to Kansas City commercial interests in Oklahoma because of the misinterpretation of the reason for this city's fight on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, and from the further fact that the fight will only strengthen the position of the competing roads in their effort to force the "Katy" to withdraw the rate, the embargo on the "Katy" probably will be withdrawn this week. Kansas City has no desire to have the rate withdrawn. It prefers to have the rate remain in effect, asking only that a proportionate rate be extended to Kansas City. The probable action now will be to take the demand for a lower rate up with the interstate commerce commission. Courtesies to Japanese. Washington, D. C. — Directions have been issued by Assistant Secretary Reynolds of the treasury to customs officers in New York to extend special international courtesies to the members of the Japanese exposition commission who will arrive on the Lusitania next Thursday or Friday. The commissioners are coming to America in the interests of the Japanese exposition which will be held in 1917. A Missouri Bank Wrecked St. Joseph, Missouri.—The Bank of Hemple, in Hemple, Mo., 20 miles east of St. Joseph on the Burlington railroad, was wrecked by safeblowers. The cracksmen used dynamite in an effort to blow open the vault. The vault was uninjured, but the fixtures were completely ruined. The reports of the explosion aroused the villagers, but the robbers escaped, coming towards St. Joseph. Missouri Pacific Betterments Kansas City, Missouri.—Three and a half million dollars is now available for immediate exuditure upon the tracks of the Missouri Pacific railroad in Kansas. E. A. Gould, general superintendent of the system, has been advised that the money was ready and that work would begin at once upon estimates and plans already prepared for its expenditure. It will all be expended on new track and in widening and draining the right-of-way on the main line of the road in Kansas. TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS. Will Be Held In Denver August 16 to 21 Inclusive. Denver, Colorado.—Secretary Arthur F. Francis of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress, Sunday issued the official call for the 20th annual session of that association, to be held in Denver, August 16 ta 21 inclusive of this year. Added interest attaches to the meeting this year from the fact that President Taft will be present and take part in the proceedings. A large attendance of representatives of the Latin-American countries is also expected in the interest of the movement for closer commercial relations between this country and the republics of South and Central America and Mexico. The governor of each state and territory may appoint ten delegates and not more than 20. The mayor of each city may appoint one delegate and one additional delegate for every 5,000 people not, however, to exceed ten delegates. Each business organization may appoint one delegate and one additional for every 50 members, not to exceed ten delegate. Each county may appoint one delegate. Governors of states and territories, members of congress and former presidents of the Trans-Mississippi congress are ex-officio members. Tariff Debate Opens. Washington, D. C.-The house of representatives this week begins the serious consideration of the business for which the extra session of congress was called, the revision of the tariff. The Payne bill, which has only been read in the house was Monday laid before that body for discussion, and Chairman Payne of the committee on ways and means made the first argument in support of it. This is the beginning of the general debate on the bill, and it is expected that the order will proceed for several days. Missouri Peach Crop Killed Kansas City, Mo. - The members of the Missouri Valley Horticultural society who attended the monthly meeting at the Coats house Saturday are not at all encouraging in their reports about the peach and strawberry crops. There will be no peaches to speak of this year in this section and only half a crop of strawberries. The other fruit was damaged only slightly by the cold weather this winter. Kansans Want Free Zinc Iola, Kansas.—The duty of one cent a pound on the zinc in foreign ores, which the new tariff bill proposes, has aroused the business men in Kansas towns where smelters are located. Iola, Gas City and La Harpe business men met Friday night and urged in resolutions that the state's representatives in congress try to defeat the provision. The resolutions were telegraphed to Representative Scott. Lumbermen Flight Reduction. Chicago, Illinols.—At a meeting of lumbermen held here Monday it was decided to send a committee of ten to Washington to fight the Payne bill which contemplates a revision of the lumber duties. Delegates from other states will join the Chicagoans in Washington. The lumbermen declare that the Payne bill discriminates against the West, North and South in favor of the East. For Sale—A great Junk Heap Washington, D. C.—After a conference with the president Monday, Secretary Dickinson announced that it had been decided to advertise and sell to the highest bidder the material acquired from the French company in connection with the Panama canal property and no longer useful in that work, instead of disposing of it at private sale as had been suggested. Will Sell Coal Lands Durant, Oklahoma.—Gov. Green McCurtain of the Choctaw Nation Friday announced that he will immediately call a session of the tribal council to consider a plan for disposal of the segregated coal and asphalt lands. The nation has heretofore heartily opposed any action proposed toward the disposition of these lands. To Settle Bank Question Topeka, Kansas.—The question of whether or not the national banks of Kansas can participate in the bank deposit guaranty law is now in the hands of the attorney general of the United states. At the request of Gov. Stubbs President Taft has had the matter placed in the hands of the attorney general for an opinion. New Source of Revenue. Washington, D. C.—A novel way of raising revenue was proposed in the house Friday by Representative Sisson of Mississippi. It is provided in a bill he introduced that a tax of $2 be levied on every deadly weapon such as pistols, dirk knives and brass knuckles manufactured and sold within the United States. Would Rush the Canal Washington, D. C. — It has developed that in a recent conversation between President Taft and Chairman Goethals of the Isthmian Canal commission, the president expressed his desire that the Panama canal be completed by the Fourth of July, 1913. Col. Goethals, however, is not at all sanguine of accomplishing any such result, holding to his heretofore expressed opinion that January 1, 1915, will see the canal open to navigation. Col. Goethals will leave New York for Panama next Saturday. TURNADO HITS TEXAS TWELVE ARE KNOWN TO BE DEAD HARD STORMS IN OTHER STATES Seven Cars Blown From Track in Kansas—Denver Suffers From Dallas, Tex., March 25.-Twelve known dead, property loss reaching into the thousands of dollars and possibly a score injured, is the result of a tornado which swept over the northeastern part of Wise county late last night. Several small towns suffered serious damage. The general course of the tornado seems to have been from the west to south. The greatest loss of life occurred in the country districts. The destruction of one farm house alone caused the death of eight persons. This single tragedy of the storm occurred near Slidell. The farm house of Ira Rice was crushed in by the furious wind and the family of eight members pinned beneath the wreckage. A light in the house at the time of the disaster caused the ruins to become ignited and, fanned by the strong wind, the flames snuffed out the lives of the helpless victims. The towns of Sanger and Greenwood were hit and a number of houses were lifted from the foundations. The Goodview school house, near Sanger, was wrecked. In this vicinity two farmers and two children and a negro tenant were killed. At Grafton every business house save one was blown down. The Methodist and Baptist churches were completely wrecked. In Oklahoma. Oklahoma City, Okla., March 25. One of the severest wind storms and blizzards of the winter visited the western and southwestern parts of Oklahoma yesterday. The temperature declined thirty degrees late in the afternoon. Telephone and telegraph wires are own in all directions. No losses of life or disastrous winds are reported. Seven Cars Wrecked. Topeka, Kan., March 25.—A storm of wind, rain, sleet and snow with a drop of several degrees in temperature swept over nearly the entire state yesterday. In the northwestern part below freezing weather followed the storm. A small tornado derailed seven cars of a Rock Island train at Edson late yesterday, but no reports have been received that anybody was injured. Reports indicate the storm is over. Storm at Denver. Denver, Colo., March 25.—Eight inches of wet, clinging snow, following several hours of steady rain, did damage in Denver Tuesday night estimated at from $200,000 to $300,000 and cut off all communication with the outside world so completely that up to a late hour last evening it had not been restored. Every wire of the telegraph companies, every toll line of the telephone company was carried down by the heavy snow along with hundreds of poles, the city's fire alarm system was almost destroyed, six thousand telephone wires in the city were rendered useless and hundreds of trees in the parks and along the boulevards were badly damaged. For several hours yesterday morning street car service was at a standstill and thousands of people plodded to work through the slush. Suburban electric lines were put out of commission and trains on all railroads were many hours late. Many small fires were caused by broken and crossed wires. Kidnapers Are Identified. Cleveland, O., March 25.—Willie Whitla yesterday identified the man and woman held on suspicion by the Cleveland police as the persons who kidnapped him from the school at Sharon, Pa., late Thursday and held him for the $10,000 ransom, which was paid by his father, Attorney James P. Whitla, Monday. Willie said the man, who gave the name of James H. Boyle, was the one who took him from the school and carried him through a tortuous route to Cleveland, then to Ashtabula, back to this city, and placed him in the house in the East End, where he was held until the money was paid. A woman known as Mary Diener who, the police say, may have been an associate of the kidnappers, or was implicated in the plot, committed suicide yesterday by drinking morphine. The woman drank the poison while standing in front of a drug store in the East End, not far from the house in which Willie Whitla was detained here. She died in an ambulance while being taken to a hospital. Taft Asks Stubbs to Washington. Topeka, Kan., March 25.—Governor W. R. Stubbs announced yesterday that in response to a message from President Taft, he will go to Washington next week to confer with the attorney general and comptroller of the currency. Attorney General Jackson and Bank Commissioner Dolley will accompany the governor. The governor hopes that they will be able to induce the government to recognize the Kansas guaranty law by permitting national banks to take advantage of its provisions. THE SLEEK AND PROSPEROUS APPEARING LOBBYIST - THE AGENT OF SPECIAL INTERESTS ASHINGTON.—Whenever the statement is made that during the sessions of congress Washington is full of lobbyists, it seems that the general impression created is that a horde of men bent on preventing the passage of good legislation has descended upon the capitol. The word lobbyists seemingly has come to mean only one thing. In truth lobbyists are of two kinds, the kind that wants to prevent the passage of legislation that is inimical to private interest, and the kind that wants to secure the passage of legislation that will redound or that W it is supposed will respond to the public good. In the hotels of this city it is an easy matter to pick out the individuals of one species of lobbyist. They bear the ear-marks of their business and it may be said that one of these ear marks ordinarily is in appearance of sleek prosperity. It is impossible to pick out the individuals of the other species of lobbyist unless you happen to be the keenest kind of a judge of human nature. In some instances the second class of lobbyists has the unmistakable air of the philanthropist while in other cases their companion lobbyists look simply like ordinary everyday American citizens, men of business and men of the professions and in many cases women. No lobbyist, however wrongful may be his purpose in coming to Washington, fulfills the somewhat widespread idea of a man whose pockets are bulging with bank notes with the corners showing in order to tempt some member of congress to forget his duty to his constituents and to his country. It is a much harder matter to corupt a congressman than unfortunately some people believe. The lobbyist who would make a direct offer of money except in rare cases would get a blow harder than any cash that he might happen to possess. The lobbyist who thinks that some corporate interest is to be inured by prospective legislation and who has been hired to rep- THE AND PRO APPEARING - THE AGEN SPECIAL IN resent that interest at the capitol uses argument and not money, and he depends for the strength of his argument largely upon the fact that laws passed to regulate the business which he represents may possibly have a bad effect upon the commercial life of the specific district which the member approached represents. It is true that dinners are given at times to members of congress by the lobbyists on behalf of special interests. It is doubted if these dinners or the pleading words which pass between the courses and after the coffee have any particular weight. The ordinary congressman who wants to stay in congress realizes that he has a duty to his constituents and that if he doesn't do it he probably will have to stay at home instead of buying a ticket every winter for the national capitol. Some time ago there was established in Washington what was called "The People's Lobby." There were several active men who, on behalf of this organization, watched legislation and kept the country informed as to what, in their opinion, was good or bad in laws that had been proposed for passage. This people's lobby virtually has passed out of existence, but there is a greater people's lobby which has been in existence ever since the country was founded, and which is in existence today, and which probably will last as long as democracy lasts. This lobby is public sentiment, and a dozen times within the last few years it has overridden all the arts, the pleadings, the arguments, and the threats of the individual lobbyists who have sought to thwart it. An experience of some years in Washington goes to show that the representatives of the people in the great mass are honest men and that the will of the country outweighs with them any influence or any money that can be brought to bear or used by the lobbyist who is working for selfish ends. --- STS OF PECIES THE SLEEK TO PROSPEROUS DEARING LOBBYIST AGENT OF MAL INTERESTS It is not the intention to attempt to discuss the rights or wrongs of any specific pieces of legislation which have passed congress, but the lobbying, attempts pro and con that have been made to prevent or to secure the enactment of national laws may be recounted without prejudice. It has been said that there are women lobbyists. The particular kind of women lobbyists which has been pictured many times has no existence, or if she exists she keeps herself so well in hiding that she remains unknown to the persons whose duty it is to write the news and the news comment of the day. There are other women lobbyists, however, women who are moved to lobby by what they think is right, though admittedly thousands of their countrymen and their country women disagree with them in specific cases in which they have exercised their activities. The woman lobbyist as a rule is moved by high moral considerations, as she views them, to influence legislation. Take the case of the canteen in the army posts of the country, for example. It was the woman lobbyist who abolished the canteen. The women who worked to this end did not do one-tenth part of their lobbying in Washington. It was done largely at home. The women thought that the canteen was an ever present temptation to the soldier to drunkenness, and while it is true that most of the congressmen at heart disagreed with the contention the women carried the day and the canteen was abolished. The persons who were instrumental in securing the passage of the law which forbade the sale of light wines and beer at army posts, moved as they were by a high moral even if a possibly mistaken impulse, were lobbyists just as much as are the men who strive to check legislation that is going to hurt their pocketbooks while it is going to do good to the country at large. The intention is only to show that "lobbyist" is not necessarily a word of contempt. The pure food law when it was in process of consideration was productive of the greatest lobbying activities possibly ever known in congress. The lobbyists were present and at a distance, but present or absent, they knew w ask que farmers protect heart. J THE MASTER OF THE WORLD worked day and night with voice or by letter and telegram to bring about the ends that they desired. The manufacturers, or many of them at least, maintained that the law as proposed was altogether too drastic, while those who took the view opposed to that of the manufacturers declared that the law could not be made too severe. they had a great succeeded in doing Recently there connected with the Rosebud reserve was Quick Bear, b Bear, Some time a During the time of the consideration of the pure food law in the room of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce the most powerful lobbyist that appeared on behalf of the measure was on the center table. It was a collection of prepared foods gathered from various parts of the country and which did not live up to the labels that were on the outside of the packages. There are, and were, plenty of proper foods on the market, but the foods which the committee had assembled, if foods they might be called, were of the kind that nobody would want to eat. Representative Mann of Illinois was in charge of the pure food bill, and he presided over the display that made the committee room look like a grocery shop. Mr. Mann had some fruit jelly or jam on exhibition that was marked as being the pure product. In reality the stuff was composed of some sticky substance sweetened and then colored with a dye. There it buy a large tract. Afterward the land feared that when Sam would not at holdings which the began a lobby on letter, he sheds ways of a certain "A shyster law ing that our land He lives in — and help beat us in the it is conceded kind of lobbying in means of letters munications must the congressmen th was not a trace of real fruit in its composition. The dye that was in the mixture colored indelibly a great piece of cotton cloth which was steeped in a small quantity of the jelly mixture with water. In the committee room there was "honey" which no bee ever had gathered. There were "pepper corn" made wholly of tapioca and lampblack, and there were many other things of curious mixture masquerading under the names of legitimate food products. The manufacturers and the packers of perfectly pure goods admitted that the proved fact that some of their brethren were not honest was the stumbling block of their hopes that the pure food bill should not be passed in too drastic a form. In other words, a lobby that was mute and could not write letters or send telegrams did the major share of the work in securing the passage of the national pure food law. In the department of agriculture there is a sub-department called the biological survey. It is the duty of the officials of the survey, who are all scientists, to do what they can to enlighten the country concerning the habits of birds, mammals and insects, to let it be known just what creatures are a benefit and just what are a menace to the farmer, the market gardener, and to those engaged in soil pursuits generally. The work of the survey has been recognized for its excellence for years. At one time the house committee on agriculture decided, in framing the agricultural appropriation bill, that it would omit all mention of the biological survey and thus by a failure to appropriate money, would wipe the survey out of existence. It is said that there were personal reasons for the attempt to end the usefulness of this bureau of the government, but The committee was unmoved by the appears from the country, but congress was moved, and when the agricultural bill was reported there were scores of members ready to insert a paragraph in the measure restoring the appropriation for the survey. The appropriation was restored despite the action of the committee, and the next time that an agricultural bill went through, the money given to support the scientists was increased largely. The farmers and the nature lovers generally had no lobby in Washington at that time, but THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS MAGICIAN they had a great lobby at a distance, and the lobbyists succeeded in doing their good work. Recently there came to Washington on a matter connected with the rights of certain Indians formerly on the Rosebud reservation, an Indian whose name originally was Quick Bear, but who now is known as Reuben Quick Bear. Some time ago it was proposed by a syndicate that it buy a large tract of land from the Indians at $5 an acre. Afterward the land doubled in value. Reuben Quick Bear feared that when the reservation was closed Uncle Sam would not allow a right and proper price for the holdings which the Indians were to give up. Reuben began a lobby on behalf of his brethren. He wrote this letter, thereby showing that he knew something of the ways of a certain class of white men: "A skyster lawyer named —— is in Washington stating that our land is not worth more than $2.50 an acre. He lives in —— and has been sent by the people there to help beat us in this land deal." It is conceded in Washington that the most effective kind of lobbying is that which is done by the people by means of letters and telegrams. Of course, the communications must come in such numbers as to convince the congressmen that the whole country is aroused. --- whether this is true or not is a thing apart. As soon as it was known that the committee had decided to kill the activity of the scientists by a failure to report to the house a measure for their support, some of the Washington correspondents telegraphed the news of the matter to their papers. Instantly the bird protection societies, the sportsmen, the farmers' institutes and the farmers individually all over the country became busy. Letters and telegrams of protest poured in on the committee. Nor was the committee alone the object of protest. Every senator and every representative in congress began to receive letters and telegrams which piled up until they were almost beyond the power of reading unless the man gave all the time at his disposal to the task. Members who hardly knew what the biological survey was began to ask questions. They wanted to know why the farmers were so interested, and why the bird protectors had taken the matter so much to heart. It did not take them long to find out. W. N. 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Address all matter for publica- tion to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 10 Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of my person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if nought to the attention of the editor. With this issue of the Searchlight we bring to a close our tenth year of successful journalism in Kansas. Begining in this field of labor ten years ago we did so with ambition to succeed as our main stock-on-hand — Day after day week after week, month after month, and year after year, we have been floating on this un certain sea until now. With each of our efforts during this time we have set np as our motto "To live and let live" and we have bent our best endeavor to keep alive among our people a newspaper which all might feel proud In our journalistic opinions we have never been sweared to and fro by what might have seemed a popular clamor but we have always and at all times aimed to point out what in our judgment seemed to have been for the best interest of all our people. Ifi the maintaining this proper course we are cognizant we have not at all times meet with the favor of all our people but after - events have in very near each case proven the correctness of our position We would not be so ungratful or forgettul as to take to ourselves alone the credit for the most of phenomenal and splendid success which the Searchlight has enjoyed in the past ten years. For our success we first give praise honor and thanks to our Great Creator — the God of heaven and earth who holds in His hands the desting of men and nations. It is in Him on whom we have trusted still trust. He has been the Captian who has marshehalled us to unbound success. All honor to him. We secondly give our fellowmen credit whose hearts have been inclined to lend us their great aid in our labors. To our friends and patrons who have ever been mindful we wish to extend our heart felt thanks and to say to them we appreciate highly their past fovor and we shall eddenvor to so conduct ourselves worthy of a continuation of their esteemed friendship and favor. We bring our ten years of constant earnest and zealous work to a close with no ill—words to say of any hnman nor any ill— --- Oral Master B. v. Mckeevett inc. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. Send your news in earlier Tenth Year Closes feeling toward any man. We are preparing to enter into the work of our element this year with renewed energy and hope of succes. On Monday next, March 29th, the voters of Wichita are called upon to nominate two men for the office of Mayor and eight as candidate for Commissioners This being the first nomination primary under our new commissioner system it is one of great importance to every voter. As the change from our time honored system to this new service be a success and not a burden the first Commissioners should be men in whom the people may justly reply. A splendid list of gentleman have come forward and presented their names as a candidte for Commissioner and the voters have an excellent list from which to close. We have no particular choice or special name to present for Commissioner as we feel that in this selection the people should be left to make free chosing without any special news paper presentation. It is therefore with some degree of pride we call our readers attention to the following list of gentleman whose names appear in our columns for nomination for Commissioners. They are A. J. Waddell, D. B. Hereford, J. M. Knapp, Richard N. Dorr, O. J. Taylor, J. H. Rice, Rufus Cone, S. T. Jocelyn, Dr W. Minnick, Sam F. Steward Finlay Ross, Dr. J. E. Farmer, Thomas Glover, Ben L. Eaton, W. G. Mc Gee, I, S. Woodward. Any of these gentleman would make good Commissioner Select your choice from this list you'll vote safe. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to Girl North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? Send your news in earlier. The Searchlight $1. per year W. L. Herman who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks is improving fast. J. Howard has purchased the property at 849 Eagle, and will make many improvements. Mrs Major Davis has returned to their home in Kansas City. Mrs Willie Lewis and Mrs Jas. Balance are on the sick list. Vote for Chas. L. Davidson for Mayor on March 29th. Mrs Synie Martin who has been in the city visiting her grand daughter Beatty Jackson returned to her home in Geary, Okla. last week. I. H. Vance and wife who were in the city visiting their mother. For Mayor I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Wichita, subject to the primary to be help March 29th. 1909. J. C. Robb. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner, subject to the primary March 29th, 1909. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for commisioner subject to the primary March 29th, 1909 For Commissioner I here by announce myself a candidate for city commissioner subject to the primary March 29th 09. J. M. Knapp. For Mayor I am a candidate for re-election and earnestly desire the support of my friends. If elected for another term I will be — fair to the colored people as I've tried to be in the past. For Commissioner I hereby announoce myself a candidate for city commissionssioner subject to the primary, March 29th 1909. Richard N. Dorr. For Mayor For Mayor At the earnest solicitation of my many friends I have decided to place my name before the people as a candidate for the office of Mayor subject to the primary, March 29. I will appreciate your vote. For Commissioner Dr. O. J. Taylor, the laboring man's friend, is hereby announced a candidate for commissioner and will appreciate any assistance from his friends at the primary, March 29. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner subject to the primary March 29. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself as a candidate for commissioner subject to the will of the people. Rufus Gone FOR COMMISSIONER. I am a candidate for commissioner, subject to the primary of March 29th. I will appreciate your support. S. T. JOCELYN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for City Commissioner subject to the primary March 29th, 1909.—Dr. W. W. Minnick. Low Prices We are making very low prices on Trunks before we move to our new location at 119-21 S. Lawrence Wichita Trunk Factory 319 East Douglas Ave. Mrs. G. H. Young was taken very suddenly ill Sunday night. Morris Mayo is quite ill at his home. Mrs. Mahalley of Kansas city was in the city to attend at the sick bedside of her sister Beatty 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 IN EVERY POUND OF "Wichita's Best" Flour POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 - Both Phones - 530 Send your news in earlier Stingley & Ayers Underakers Embalmers SEDGWICK BLOCK Either Phone 1619 Wichita Kansas Send your news n earlier 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 Dr. E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon -SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours 9 to 11 a. m. Residence 2 tc 3 p. m. 513 N. Main St 7 t to 8 p. m. OFFICE 513 N. MAIN ST Phone 860 green BUY LUMBER AT BUY METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Use Use 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 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. 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. The Peoples Cleaning and Dye Works 131 North Lawrence Avenue Ind. Phone 178 Bell Phone 175 The Biggest and Best in the Southwest CHOICE MEATS We carry a line of choice meats at prices that are right Fish, Game and Oysters in Season. Free Delivery FAVORITE MEAT MARKET W. H. KELCHNER, Proprietor 406 East Douglas Ave Phone 294 Coffee pot Bell Phone 1837 245 - 247 North Main St.. Chas. B. Merchant 339 North First-Class Making Cleaning, Pressing and Prompt Service Courteous A R The Peoples Cleaner 131 North Lane Ind. Phone 178 The Biggest and B CHOICE We carry a line of choice m Fish, Game and Oysters FAVORITE M W. H. KELCH 406 East Douglas Ave 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 Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. W. J. HENKIN DRUGGIST 601 N. Main St. Wichita, Kana. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. At prices from 2c to 65c. Every piece of Enameled Ware is marked in plain figures. Here is your chance to get some High-Grade First Quality Onyx Enameled Ware at Tinware prices. We are factory agents on this line of Granite Ware and have put on sale a complete line at prices named. Ind. Phone 1837, Green Wichita, Kansas B. PATTON Int Tailor Main Street Selling of Men's Garments and Repairing A Specialty Attention Your Trade Solicited There Is No Need Of letting your clothes look ragged or soiled, when you can have them dry cleaned, preressed and repaired to look like new at reasanable prices at Mining and Dye Works Lawrence Avenue Bell Phone 175 Best in the Southwest MEATS meats at prices that are right in Season. Free Delivery MEAT MARKET HNER, Proprietor Phone 294 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 Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 257 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 WICHITA, KANSAS United States Depository Capital $200,000 Surplus $125,000 Dirrctors: W. R. Tucker, W. 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Mr. Glover has been a resident of Wichita for more than thirty years and has a host of warm friends and admirersamong both white and colored. He was one of the founders of St. Paul A. M. E. church and has always taken an active part in all public enterprises. Miss Beatty Jackson, one of the promising young ladies of our city died at the home of her mother Mrs. Joana Jones, last Sunday at high roon. She had been ill for several weeks and her death was sorely regretted by all it was not wholly unexpected for several days. The deceased was a sincere and consistent Christian and had a host of warm friends among both young and old She was a faithful member of the New Hope Baptist church. She was born April 10, - 1892, and died March 21,—1909, and was 16 yrs.—11 mos.—11 days ol I at the time of her death. She leaves a mother, sister, aunt uncle and many friends to morn her death. Funeral Tuesday after noon 2:30 at New Hope Baptist church. Rev. E. T. Fishback officated. 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MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F. St., Washington, D. C. A Prescription Is the written order a physician for a remedy or for certain drugs to be used by the patient. To fill this prescription, one must be accurate and competent, first of all one must USE PURE DRUGS and use no substitute. My drugs are the purest I can buy and every prescription you leave here will be filled exactly as thh physician prescribes In "family receipt" work the same rule is followed. Bring Your Prescriptions Here O. R. Bissantz PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST INDEPENDENT PHONE 620 811 N. Main St. Wichita, Kan Mrs. Myrtle Jones is reported ill. Atty E. O. Tyler of Kingfisher Okla. spent a few days in Wichita. The W. T. Vernon club met at Mrs. L. H. White on Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant meeting was had The club will meet next week with Mrs. E. D. Roach 1803 N. Mead. L H. White, Wm. Lewis, Mrs. G20. W. Orr are reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. W. Fine is able to take her place in the A. M. E choir after an illness of several days. "Man born of a woman is of a few days and is full of trouble" of course some have more troubles than others — but tell all of them to W. N. Miller, Attorney, 634 N. Water. Thos. Glover Candidate for Commissioner Hon Thomas Glover one of the prominent colored men of Wichita presents his name to the people of our city to vote on as candidate for Commissioner at the primary Monday March 29, Mr. Glover has been a resident of Wichita for more than thirty yrs during which time he has taken an active part in our church circles, in the social and moral uplift of our city and has always been a keen advocate for highest standard of citizenship. He has a reputation and record as a gentleman which is above reproach and is held in esteem by all the people who know him—both white and colored. He is quite conservative and a man of wide business experience. He is a thoroughly qualified to make a most capable an acceptable commissioner, and if nominated and elected would be a commissioner whom all might justly feel proud During the thirty years which Mr Glover has resided in Wichita he has been identified with every public movement which has had for the objects a great and grander Wichita. Having lived in Wichita during the days when capital was so much needed to finish employment to the laborir he is cognizant of the great need of granting to capital its great due. He comes before the people and asks for their suffrage Monday Mar. 29th. on a platform of a grander more prosperous Wichita and if elected will so conduct himself that every man and women who vote for him and every citizen will feel proud of his record. He earnestly silicits your vote Monday March 29th. Dr. J. E. Farmer Candidate for Commissioner To the voters of Wichita; I wish to thank you in advance for any favor which you may show me at the primary Monday March 29th in my candidacy for nomination as one the City Commissinors, and hope that each of you may give me your support at the polls. I promise if nominated and elected to serve all the people as Commissinoner to the best of my ability. I am yours for a Greater Wichita Dr. J. E. Farmer. Pratt News The snow has cleared away and the wheat is looking fine. Deacon W. H. Clay of Medicine Lodge spent Friday night with pastor Wm Turner while enroute to his claim in Stevens country. The glorious revival meeting which has been in progress at the 2nd Baptist church closed Friday night with thirteen additions to the church and eight for baptism Rev B. F. Berry the great evangelist from Weir City did yoeman service with the pastor. The candidates pastor and friends assembled on the Nuiescah Sunday at 3 p. m. and Rev Berry made a short talk on 'Baptism' the congregation joined in singing "A Charge to Keep I have." Rev. Turner then baptised the following C. T. Simpson, Carl Bandy, Chester Martin, Harry Groves, Mrs Eliza January, Miss Lenora Williams. The church was filled Sunday night when Rev. Berry arose to preach. Rev. Berry left Monday morning for Wintield where he will assist Rev W. F. Warden in a series of meetings. Rev Berry is a powerful Christian Minister. God bless him. If there is any race of people on earth who should fight thy of a white man who makes them so many flattering and tempting promises during political campaig that race certainly ought to be the Negro race. That white man in politics woh has done less for the Negro is the one who has made the most tempting and flatterinf promises and during campaign time has made the most a georgeous and extravogant public gifts to the Negro purely for political effort. It will pay the Negro not to help put that class of white men in office who during a campaign seems to have 'tapped a barrell' and circulate money among them as freely as water runs down the stream The Negro must learn that in politics as in everything else — conservatism and rationalism counts. No man can afford to lavishly bestow wild promises or squander mints of money to obtain an office unless he forces some avenue through which he can either vade widely made promises or be recompense for the lavish expenditure of his cash. The white man who makes wild and untenable promises to get the Negro votes is as guilty morally at least, of bribing them as the man who hands out the cash. What the Negro in Wlchi wants is not to be made the special keynote of a political campaign but simply a boni-fida assurance that in the distribution of labor political office the Negro will receive the same condition ther. an othed citizens receive no more nor less. What some man may be said to have done for political effort in the far remote past of the border days in some 'jim crow' country should have no standing in the present age. A white man to prove hls frieddship to toe Negro does not require to select a political camyaign to air them We trust that the colored men and women of Wichita in caeting rheir vote on Monday March 29, will vote not on promise made or wild eztravagant political compaign gifts but for the man who is conservative, reliable and sincere when he says he favors giving the colored people an equal opportunity to labor and hold office that other people have. Colored Womans Magazine Should be in every home, nothing more needful in the way of liturature has ever been published than the Colored Women's Magazine' which is published at Topeka Kansas. The Noble women writers of our race will write such articles as will attach the attention of the best seolars of the country. This Magazine should be in the hands of every family. The subscription price is low. $1 per year, 60 cents for a sample copy. The Searchlight congratulates the noble efforts of our women and hopes the day is at hand for the appreciation of such of a Magazine. Call upon us, we are ready to assist in any way possible. Ft. Scott News The A. M. E. church have had great success in the revival meeting. It has caused hard hearted sinners to find their way to God. The pastor of Shiloh Baptist church "said the church was increasing so rapidly, that they would have build a new church. Mrs Kittie Owens is visiting freinds in Wichita. Miss Maggie Dodson and D. Banks are ill. Richard Turner has returned from Arkansas. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner subject to the primary March 29, 1909.—Thomas Glover. The KITCHEN CABINET AN ILL WIND. W Piled up on lady fingers, And when they leave them at the door, Nobody ever lingers. And so I never have a chance To say that poor dear mother Is far too sick to eat dessert, That kind—or any other. And since I must not bother her, Since nothing must be wasted; I am obliged to eat it all; Best stuff I ever tasted! A Stylish Menu. For a substantial luncheon or a light dinner, the following menu will serve well: A Grape-Fruit Cocktail.—Remove pulp and take out the indigestible white skin. Sweeten and fill with sherry. For the main course, serve filet of beef with a brown sauce in which are diced carrots and potatoes. On the plate with this place a cooked green pepper stuffed with highly-seasoned and chopped spinach. A few blades of chives is a tasty garnish. Asparagus Tips.—Are a delicous ingredient to the salad. Hollow out whole tomatoes, and stuff with asparagus tips. Serve with mayonnaise. Dessert may be any light souffle or a more substantial ice and cake, according as the meal is lunch or dinner. In either case serve coffee en demi-tasse. Cuisine Queries. Are vegetables spoiled by freezing? Potatoes are not fit to eat after being frozen. Other vegetables are none the worse provided they are thawed in cold water and used immediately. What is "Bar le Duc"? A very rich, imported currant jam. It is especially good served with cream cheese. It is too rich without the admixture of the tang of cheese. Spread on crackers, it is an agreeable dessert or may be served as light refreshment with coffee. A small jar costs 35 cents, and will go far, as it is very thick and rich. What is a good, simple deodorizer? Burning sugar. Sprinkle the sugar on a shovel of live coals, and leave in the sickroom for a few minutes. THE PAINT POT O BERSERVATION has taught, And I've frequently thought, "How far of way" "no right disputes." no one disputes, With him—devil or saint— Who carries some paint, And has whitewash and stuff on his boots. Likewise, we have seen The selfish and mean Seem to have their own way, beyond doubt. But who envises the "way" When the people all say: "Here's the man with the paint-pot; look out!" He who brags: "At my ease I do just as I please." The temper will try of a saint. But let him alone. Love and friends he has none— Give him room there—the man with the paint! Ik. Walton's Recipe. "Take a carp, alive, if possible, scour him and rub him clean, but scale him not. "Get sweet marjoram, thyme and parsley, and of each take half a handful; a sprig of rosemary and another of savory; bind them into two or three small bundles, and put them into your carp, with four whole onions, 20 pickled oysters and three anchovies. "Then pour upon your carp as much claret wine as will cover him, and season your claret well with salt cloves and mace, and the rinds of oranges and lemons. "Boil your fish and then lay him, with the broth, into the dish and pour upon him a quarter pound of butter, the yolks of two eggs, and some of the herbs, shred. Garnish your dish with lemons, and so serve it up, and much good may it do you!" If Isaac Walton's cook followed these directions carefully, it is readily understood why he was the prince of fishers. Cheese of Ewe's Milk. There is a kind of cheese in Scotland called Buckholm-side. It is made in the south of Scotland, from the milk of ewes. Farther north, in the highlands, the cheese is more extensively made from the milk of goats. The ewe's milk cheese is famed for its delicate flavor, and is said to be highly digestible and nutritious. Bridget's Beatitudes Blessed is the drink of hot milk and Apollinaris water in equal quantities taken in all catarrhal affections. It is palatable and quickly disposes of a cold. Blessed is the paper bag in which to slip your hand when giving the stove a coat of blacking. Blessed is the kerosene for rubbing the shoes that have become stiff and hard. "HIM WHO HATH." I His text was: "Unto him who hath, The Book says: "shall be given." Now Hiram Jones, of Jonesville, was A man of simple mind. And so the justice of the text For him was hard to end. And, after church, grieved, puzzled sore He ambled down the path, Repeating in his mind, the words: "Yea, unto him who hath." At dinner-time, a frugal meal, His wife complained: "Say, Hi, We scrimp and save, and yet we don't Get rich. I wonder why?" Said Hiram: "Vife, I think our case, The parson's text just fits. We never yet had nothin', and The folks as has, they gits!" Fishy Suggestions Boiling salt water is best for salmon, as it sets the color. Never boil a fish long—not more than two or three minutes. Fish is ruined by long boiling. Put a small onion inside the fish and tie it up in a towel. Some prefer that a fish should simmer, not boil. In this case leave it in the water not more than a half hour. Eggs in sauce or sliced hard-boiled are the very best garnish for boiled or baked fish. Pike is a very dry fish, and for that reason should, be cooked with plenty of butter or its equivalent. Add vinegar to the water in which fresh-water fish is rinsed. Some like the slightest flavor of garlic in broiled fish. To obtain this, wrap the fish in a piece of oiled paper, previously rubbed over with a clove of garlic. Baste broiled fish with a bit of pure olive oil. It will give the unique flavor so often noticed in French cooking. "THE WAIL OF THE COB." MAN in Illinois is inventing a cobless corn. As a result it is predicted the corn cob may disappear. A They say my days are numbered; That, henceforth, sure's you're born. There won't be any need of me. They'll raise a "cobless corn." But I think these experi- ments must certainly play Hob, I don't see how the farmers hope To do without the cob! What will they use to stuff the holes To keep the rats away? To think how much good elder will Be split, without my service. Now this same corn is over-prized, I think, beyond, a doubt. Instead of "cobless corn," he would Invent a "cornless cob!" Candy Suggestions A new kind of home-made candy is called marshmallow fudge. The ordinary fudge is made, and simply poured, while hot, over the marshmallow. It is not so rich as the fudge alone, and is pleasant to look at. Allow a quarter-pound marshmallow to each cup of sugar, and never mind if the candy be stale; the hot chocolate will soften it. Allow the fudge-covered squares to stand at least four hours, as the candy is sticky if cut too soon. A good recipe for the fudge is to allow five tablespoons of cream and one square of chocolate (unsweetened), to each cup sugar. Boll it five minutes and after it has cooled a bit add a tiny pinch of salt and a teaspoonful of vanilla. Cream, for fudge, is no more expensive than butter and milk, and is easier to manage. Women as Mail-Carriers Uncle Sam is ready to encourage industry and faithfulness wherever he finds it, and so, when he sees that women make good mail-carriers, he is disposed to have more of them. A report from the far northwestern states shows that women rural carriers made their trips regularly throughout the stormiest weather, often when many of the men reported themselves unable to make the deliveries. As a consequence, the department is beining to favor women for the mail service. Beefsteak Secrets. A thick, juicy cut should be put on a very hot griddle which has first been greased over lightly with a piece of suet. Sear it over a quick fire, and then let cook slowly about five minutes; the meat will then be rare. To determine if it is done, stick the fork in quite near to the bone. Thereby less of the juices will escape. Round, or the cheaper cuts of steak should be soaked for a while in water to which has been added vinegar. You Look Prematurely Old PREVENTING PAINT TROUBLES. It's easy enough to recognize the symptoms of poor paint, after it has been on awhile—after its inherent tendency to crack and peel and scale and blister, etc., has developed into trouble. You know these paint "diseases" usually indicate adulteration or substitution in the paint materials. And you know the only remedy is repainting. A little knowledge of paint and painting requirements, and how to make sure of the purity and quality of materials, would prevent all trouble, and save the big extra expense of re-painting; just as a proper knowledge of simple health-laws, and observance of them prevents sickness. A complete painting guide, including a book of color schemes, specifications for all kinds of painting work, and an instrument for detecting adulteration in paint materials, with directions for using it, can be had free by writing National Lead Co., 1902 Trinity Eldg., New York, and asking for Houseowner's Painting Outfit No. 49. A very simple guide in the purchase of white lead (the only sure and safe paint material) is the famous "Dutch Boy Palter" trademark; that trademark is an absolute guarantee of purity and quality. EXPERT ADVICE. Butler—Pardon this interruption, but there is a deputation of unemployed waiting for you at the door. His Excellency—Tell the people to go home quietly. (Drains a glass of champagne.) People in this world can get on very well without work—at least I find it so. COVERED WITH HIVES. Child a Mass of Dreadful Sore, Itching, Irritating Humor for 2 Months —Little Sufferer in Terrible Plight. Disease Cured by Cuticura. "My six year old daughter had the dreadful disease called hives for two months. She became affected by playing with children who had it. By scratching she caused large sores which were irritating. Her body was a complete sore but it was worse on her arms and back. We employed a physician who left medicine but it did not help her and I tried several remedies but without avail. Seeing the Cuticura Remedies advertised, I thought I would try them. I gave her a hot bath daily with Cuticura Soap and anointed her body with Cuticura Ointment. The first treatment relieved the itching and in a short time the disease disappeared. Mrs. George L. Fridhoff, Warren, Mich., June 30 and July 13, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props, Boston Internal Disturbance. Susie—Oh, mamma! I'll never disobey you again. Mamma—Why, Susie, what have you done? Susie—Well, I drank my milk at lunch, and then I ate—a pickle. And the milk said to the pickle, "Get out!" and the pickle said, "I won't." and they are having an awful time!" 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 H. H. Flintkine In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. When a woman goes away on a visit for a few days, never ask her why she takes so many clothes with her, for how else could she show her friends that she has them? Thousands of country people know that in time of sudden mishap or accident Hamlins Wizard Oil is the best substitute for the family doctor. That is why it is so often found upon the shelf. A Cold Deal. "And so he made a cool million?" "Yep, cornered the ice market."—Yale Record. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. 2 oz. package 5 cents. Nine men out of a possible ten wear a sad look after they have been married a year. 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. A man's idea of values depends on whether he wants to buy or sell. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c. You pay 10c for cigars not so good. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Travel expands the mind, but contracts the pocketbook. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 2ce a bottle. It is what it is "cracked up to be," if it is ice. One of the Important Duties of Physicians and the Well-Informed of the World is to learn as to the relative standing and reliability of the leading manufacturers of medicinal agents, as the most eminent physicians are the most careful as to the uniform quality and perfect purity of remedies prescribed by them, and it is well known to physicians and the Well-Informed generally that the California Fig Syrup Co., by reason of its correct methods and perfect equipment and the ethical character of its product, has attained to the high standing in scientific and commercial circles which is accorded to successful and reliable houses only, and, therefore, that the name of the Company has become a guarantee of the excellence of its remedy. appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing, therefore we wish to call the attention of all who would enjoy good health, with its blessings, to the fact that it involves the question of right living with all the term implies. With proper knowledge of what is best each hour of recreation, of enjoyment, of contemplation and of effort may be made to contribute to that end and the use of medicines dispensed with generally to great advantage, but as in many instances a simple, wholesome remedy may be invaluable if taken at the proper time, the California Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is alike important to present truthfully the subject and to supply the one perfect laxative remedy which has won the approval of physicians and the world-wide acceptance of the Well-Informed, because of the excellence of the combination, known to all, and the original method of manufacture, which is known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only. This valuable remedy has been long and favorably known under the name of—Syrup of Figs—and has attained to world-wide acceptance as the most excellent of family laxatives, and as its pure laxative principles, obtained from Senna, are well known to physicians and the Well-Informed of the world to be the best of natural laxatives, we have adopted the more elaborate name of—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as more fully descriptive of the remedy, but doubtless it will always be called for by the shooter name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its beneficial effects always note, when purchasing, the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—plainly printed on the front of every package, whether you simply call for—Syrup of Figs—or by the full name—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—is the one laxative remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and the same heretofore known by the name—Syrup of Figs—which has given satisfaction to millions. The genuine is for sale by all leading druggists throughout the United States, in original packages of one size only, the regular price of which is fifty cents per bottle. Every bottle is sold under the general guarantee of the Company, filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C., that the remedy is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, June 20th, 1906. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. 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 dye any garment without ripping apart. Write for free booklet - How to Dye, Bieach and Mix Colors. *MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois.* ADDRESSES Louisville, Ky. And It Was Overruled. Judge Hoar and Gen. Butler were opponents in a case of a new trial. Gen. Butler quoted: "Eye for eye, skin for skin, tooth for tooth, yea, all that a man hath, will be give for his life." To which Judge Hoar replied: "Yes, the devil quoted that once before in a motion for a new trial." Red, Wenk, Weary, Watery Eyes Relieved by Murine-Eye Remedy. Composed by Experienced Physicians. Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Murine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain. Try Murine in Your Eyes. At Druggists. Adversity is a searching test of friendship, dividing the sheep from the goats with unerring accuracy; and this is a good service.—John Watson, D. D. "Brown's Bronchial Troches" give relief in Bronchial and Lung Troubles. A simple remedy, 25 cents a box. Samples sent free by John I. Brown & Son, Boston, Mass. Every time a married man lets out the remark that he is free from worry and care, other married men give him the merry grin. A pessimist uses Garfield Tea, the Herb laxative which regulates the liver, corrects constipation and brings good health and good spirits. Women would have no use for mirrors that would enable them to see themselves as others see them. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 500. The assistance we get is seldom satisfactory. The best way is not to need it. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKAGE HER 375 "Guaranteed" PISO'S CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by drugrists. CURE PUTNAM Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any of any garment without ripping apart. Write for free book The faces of some men look like accidents—and some others look like disasters. Use Allen's Foot-Fase Cures tired, aching, sweating feet. 25c. Trial package free. A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. A good sermon is often spoiled by a bad dinner. Look Pre use ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "LA Sure cure and positive preventive, no matter how horses at any age are infected or poisonous germs from the body. Cures Distemper in Dogs and Sheep and cholera in poisonous germs from the body. Cures Distemper in Dogs and Sheep and cholera in and is a fine kidney remedy, and $1 a bottle, $2 and $4 a human balm and is a fine kidney remedy, and $1 a bottle, $2 and $4 a human balm. Get it for you. Free booklet. Distemper, Causes and Cure. Special agents wanted. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Chemists and Bacteriologists GOSHEN, IND., U. S. A. TRUTH AND QUALITY formed in every walk of life and are essential, therefore we wish to call the attention to its blessings, to the fact that it involves. With proper knowledge of the nature, of contemplation and of effort may of medicines dispensed with generally be simple, wholesome remedy may be in the California Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is allied and to supply the one perfect laxative and the world-wide acceptance of the combination, known to all, and the origin of the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Remedy has been long and favorably known as attained to world-wide acceptance and its pure laxative principles, obtained and the Well-Informed of the world to noted the more elaborate name of—Syrup descriptive of the remedy, but double name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its full name of the Company—Calix front of every package, whether you sing—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—one laxative remedy manufactured by the former known by the name—Syrup of I. The genuine is for sale by all leading original packages of one size only, the sold under the general guarantee of the place, at Washington, D. C., that the remedy meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, J. CORNIA FIG SYRU San Francisco, Cal. U S. A. London, England. Sex Question. Benham—The paper tells of a woman whose dress was made of postage stamps. Mrs. Benham—I thought postage stamps were used only on mail matter. It is doubtful whether he should be sent to jail for bigamy, or be compelled to live with both of them. Lewis' Single Binder Cigar has a rich taste. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. No man will become a drunkard if he knows how to make a home run. Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. The professional tramp never punctures his tire. SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. BELIEVE MARK CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. RELEASE MARK They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and TooHearty Irritation. In perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE. CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. CLOVER SEED Ex. Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin, from 30 acres harrvested within 24 weeks after seeding $250.00 worth of magnificent hay, or at the rate of $10.00 in stamps from Iowa and IOC in stamps from Michigan. Barely worth $10.00 of any man's money to get his farm seed novelty never seen before by La SALZER SEED CO., Box W, La Crosse, Wis. Complete course in Veterinary Medicine. Must have diploma in three months. When you are asked you have a good paying job. Please send resume to United States veterinary by email. DISSATISFIED: If you own OIL or MINING SHARES that you will sell for cash, write at once NATIONAL MYSTERY WEEKLY, 305 Hilbernia Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. FADELESS other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in color kit—How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE D. For DISTEN Sure cure and positive prevent "wrinkles, blemishes, and on the skin of poisonous germs from the body. Kill and cleanse live stock and a fine Kidney remedy. Do it. Show to your drugrist, who will and Curse." Special agents want SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Bea maturel A CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. PRICE, INCORPORATED New York, N. Y. 320 Acres of Wheat Land IN WESTERN CANADA WILL MAKE YOU RICH 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Fifty bushels per acre have been grown. General average greater than in any other part of the continent. Under 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Fifty bushels per have been grown. General average greater than in any other part of the continent. Under new regulations it is possible to secure a homestead of 160 acres free, and additional 160 acres at $3 per acre. "The development of the country has made marvelous strides: it is a revelation, a record of conquest by settlement that is remarkable."—Extract from correspondence of a National Editor, who visited Canada in August last. The grain crop of 1908 will net many farmers $20.00 to $25.00 per acre. 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 low-railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized station. 3. S. CRAWFORD. This Trade-mark Eliminates All Uncertainty in the purchase of paint materials. It is an absolute guarantee of pur- ity and quality. For your own protection, see that it is on the side of every keg of white lead you buy. NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY 1802 Trinity Building, New York "I have suffered with piles for thirty-six years. One year ago last April I began taking Cascarets for constipation. In the course of a week I noticed the piles began to disappear and at the end of six weeks they did not trouble me at all. Cascarets have done wonders for me. I am entirely cured and feel like a new man." George Kryder, Napoleon, O. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good. Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe. 10c, 25c, 50c. Never sold to bulk. The gummi tablet stumped me. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. 920 MEXICO LAND Best agricultural and timber land in Republic. Price $4 per acre. Address HENRY BENHAM, Cisco, Texas. W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 13, 1909. SS DYES cold water better than any other dye. You can dye DRUG DO., Quincy, Illinois. EMPER Pink Eye, Epitozootic Shipping Fever & Catarrhal Fever fensive, no matter how horses at any age are infected or the tongue, acts on the Blood and Glands, expels the tissue. Cures hemorrhoids, Diarrhea and colds, and hoarsens in stock remedy. Cures La Gripe among human beings oc and $1 a bottle, $5 and $10 a dozen. Cut this out. Keep you will get it for you. Free Booklet, "Distemper, Causes untied. Chemists and Bacteriologists GOSHEN, IND., U. S. A. S T JOCELYN FOR COMMISSIONER S. T. Jocelyn is one of the strongest candidates in the race for Commissioner. Born and raised in Wichita, he grew up with the town, went through its hard times, and no one knows its needs better, or has its interests more at heart than he has. Many of our readers are personally acquainted with him. His romesty and integrity are above question. His business ability, his push and energy have already been proved, and some of the city's best business men are supporting him for the office. Among them are Senator Bentley, Postmaster Edwards, Jim Conly, Oscar Smith, Ex-Gov. Stanley, J. H. McPherson, W. R. Morrison, Sam Stewart, Henry Wallenstein, Marcelfuss Murdock, Walter Innes, and many others. The men of the Dold Packing Company, among whom Mr. Jocelyn worked for years, are for him in a body, and are actively pushing his candidacy. Mr. Jocelyn was the only nominee from the Second Ward for councilman, and as a candidate for Commissioner will get the united vote from his ward. A vote for Mr. Jocelyn for Commissioner is a vote for a young man of tremendous energy, ability and a level head. A vote for Mr. Jocelyn means a vote for a business administration, and a square deal for all the people all the time. Candidate for Commissioner. Something about one of Wichita's most respected citizens, and deserving candidates for commissioner. W. H. Rauch, whose name appears on the ticket for commissioner, came to Wichita from Harrisburg, Pa., 23 years ago. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall with a large class in 1882 as valedictorian of his class and was given the degree of bachelor of arts. After graduating he was elected principal of the High School of Weatherly, Pa., which position he held for three years, and resigned to enter the law office of Hall & Jordan, two of the most noted railroad attorneys of Pennsylvania. After three years study with these men he was admitted to practice law in both the district, or common pleas and supreme courts of Pennsylvania. At the same time Franklin & Marshall college conferred upon him the degree of master of arts, in persuance of his literary and professional work. He has been connected with the upbuilding of Wichita from 1886 to the present time. Me contributed to the building of many of the institutions which today are the pride of Wichita, among which are the Dold Packing house and the Young Men's Christian association building at the corner of Topeka ave. and First St. now the Masonic Temple. He was a member of the Board of Trustees that superintended the construction of that magnificent building. He was here during the depressing and discouraging years that followed, yet never lost heart or faith in the ultimate triumph and supremacy of Wichita as a great city. He has been in the real estate business for many years, and few men know the city and its wants better than W. H. Rauch. He is perfectly familiar with every addition and street in Wichita, and for this reason alone would make a most desirable and useful commissioner. But more than this He is a most uniting worker for and a zealous believer in the commission form of government. He believes in a better, a cleaner and greater Wichita, and that a mayor and four honest, intelligent, and capable commissioner, if united in the policy of an honest and businesslike administration for Wichita, and a square deal for every body, will accomplish more for Wichita's real progress and greatness in the next two years, than could be accomplished in a decade of political disension. He is not a politician, has never before in 23 years asked for a vote for any office. He believes that familiarity with the turns and tricks of politics is not an essential qualification of a good commissioner, but rather that he be intelligent, capable, and of old fashioned honesty. He believes that four commissioners who will so stand by the mayor who may be elected, and will work with the high and exalted purpose of building here a great city whose people shall be prosperous and happy in the enforcement and obedience of all law, will accomplish more toward attracting capital and enterprise to Wichita more toward lower taxation, more toward beautifying our city, more toward controlling our public utilities, more toward bringing common comforts to the homes of the laboring classes who need them most, and more, in short, toward making Wichita attractive as a city to live in, from every view point, than has ever been special Master E. V. Mckeeyer then will take effort for the gunpow W. H. 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(A) 63 Mrs. Lille Robinett, 1236 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Fri. (A) 77 Mrs. Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-8 Wed. (A) ita, Kan., Fridays. 85 Mrs. Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, N. 1-8 Wed. (A) 92 Mrs. A. Grant, 401 So. 8th, Lincoln, Neb., 2-4 Fri. (A) 93 Mrs. Ida M. M Jordan, 908 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1173, Weir 2 Rev. Jos. Smith, 308 E. 11th, Coffeyville, Kans., 1-3 Tues. City, Kan., 1-2 Fri. 3 J. G. Purdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Fri. 4 F. D. Early, Sherman Flats, Omaha Neb., 2-4 Mon. 5 Robt. M. Jordan, 908 N. Western, N. Topeka, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G. Brown, 517 N. Main, Wichita, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 8 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott, Kan., 1-8 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 So. 20th, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Thur. 15 Ed Finch, 514 N. 4th, Salina, Kan., 1-3 Tue. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, South Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th Coffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jan. Thomas, 218 W. 1st\ Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 W. M. Hughes, 102 N. J., Law- rence, Kan., 124 Thur. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th, Cherry- vale, Kans., 1-3 Tues. 25 J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell, Kansas City, Kansas, Fridays. 59 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Kansas, 1-8 Thur. 60 E. C. Sqires, 1813 Jefferson, Topeka, Kans., 1-3. Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 1 Lillie Harden, 900 Fifth St., Leavenworth, Kan., 4 Sat. (A) 2 Susan Daniels, 216 W. Wall, Ft Scott, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) INSTALLATION SERVICE The introduction ceremonies of the pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church will be held at Tabernacle Baptist church this coming Sunday, March 28. An excellent program has been arranged and will be executed, beginning at 2:30 p. m. The pastors of the different churches of the city, with their members, will participate and doubtless will make this meeting one of great worth. The Tabernacle church is hoping that this meeting will be a beneficial one; and also the reception which will be given Tuesday night, March 30, to those who participated (and their company) is expected to be a grand affair. The ladies of the church will serve light refreshments free. 2. Invocation—Licentiate T J Washington, Mr. Charley Price, Tabernacle Baptist Churchprompt. 3. Song—By the Choir. 4. Address, Official Induction of the pastor—Rev. G. W. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. 6. Charge to the Pastor—Rev. J. H. Van Leu, General Missionary. 7. Song—By the Choir. 8. Welcome Address in behalf of Minister's Union, Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. church. 9. Welcome Address, in behalf of professional men—Dr. G. G. Brown. 10. Address, in behalf of the Press and the business men—Editor W. N. 333 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NEXT PLACE MEETING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas- Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 18th annual) in Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909. TABERNACLES. Chief Precentresses Number, 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1309 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 2 Mrs. Addie Williams, 906 S. Walnut Iola, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark, Lawrence, Kan., 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, 1-3 Mon. (A) 12 Mrs. Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., 1-3 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. Ellen Lee, Box 25 Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Lizie Morton, 1398 Washington, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2202 So. 9th Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan. 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawatomie, Leavenworth, Kans., 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan., 3 Sat. accomplished under the old system of political municipal rule. This is the platform upon which Mr. Rauch stands; this is his creed. This is his interpretation and conception of a common sense, businesslike administration. On this platform he invites the voters of Wichita to support him, and pledges his word that if elected, it shall be his purpose to make the commission form of government a success and therefore acceptable to the people, and the government of Wichita the emulation of other cities, to be pointed to as an example of what good government can accomplish. FOR COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner subject to the primary Monday, March 29th. W. H. RAUCH. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. In Loving Remembrance. Dtr. Lottie Brown of St. Anice Tabernacle No. 92, departed this life in the full triumph of faith, March 20th, at 2 o'clock a. m., aged 53 years. She had been a member of the Tabernacle 33 years. Her funeral was conducted from the A. M. Church of which she was a faithful member. Her home has lost a loving, faithful and devoted wife and mother. Our Tabernacle a kind and loving daughter. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and humbly bow in submission to Him who can heal the 777 TEMPLES. TENTS. 2 Lizzie Weaver 1123 Saratoga, Lincoln, Neb. *Bcl.* (A) 8 Ida Stovall, 766 No. Walnut, Soh, Kan., 3-4 Sat. (A) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 37th, Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Sat. (A) 10 Maggie Robinson, 811 Everett, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat. (A) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 “Q” St. Atchison, Ks., 2-4 Sat. (A) 14 Arle Stone, 823 Main, Atchison, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 17 H. H. Adkins, Welr City, Ks., 2-4 Wed., (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 451 So. 6th, Bartna, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 19 Lizzie Herrod, Sherman Flata, Omaha, Neb., 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Susie Wills, 2103 Grand, Parsona Kan., 1-2 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark, Parsons, Kans., 2-4 Sat. 28 E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parsons, Kans., 1-3 Sat. 22 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan., 2-4 Sat. (A) 3v Hester Cornish, 911 Western, N Toppea, Kan., 1-3 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, 812 Washington, Kansas City, Kan., 1-8 Sat 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. Rev W. S. Malone has returned from the annual conference is to to prepare to move to Mound City Kansas his new charge. - If you have any legal matter you desire to have attended I will highly appreciate your favor. W. N. Miller, Attorney, office 634 N. Water. Bell 1641. Miller. 11. Address of Welcome, in behalf of the Sunday Schools—Dea. J. E. Lewis of the New Hope Baptist church 12. Song—By the Choir. 13. Welcome Address, in behalf of the Deacons—J. T. Sanford of Second Baptist Church and Geo. Hicks of the New Hope Baptist Church. 14. Address, Why the pastor should be the example of the church.—H. W. James, Supt. of the New Hope Sunday School. 15. Welcome Address, in behalf of the Y. M. C. A.—G. W. White, A. M. E. Church. 16. Welcome Address, in behalf "Young Men"—Mr. G. L. Scott, Second Baptist church. 17. Song—By the Choir. 18. Welcome Address, in behalf of the Christian people of the city.—Dea. J. L. Harper, of the Second Baptist Church. 19. Address, The Hospitality which should be shown a pastor by the members of his church.—Mrs. J. L. Harper. 20. Paper, The Prosperity and Progress of a church that has a good Sunday School.—Mrs. Anna Martin. 21. Address in behalf of Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School.—Mrs. R. H. Love, Supt. of Tabernacle S. S. 22. Address in behalf of the church to the pastor, M. L. Copeland and wife.—Mrs. B. Givens. 24. Song—Second Baptist Choir. 25. Remarks, in behalf Tabernacle Baptist church to pastor—Deacons, B. Topp and Jeff Demer and S. W. Lea. 26. Paper—Miss Susie Price. 27 Response—Pastor M. L. Copeland, two minutes. The several church choirs are invited. The Second Baptist Church choir will be present and render selections. 28. Silver offering. NOTICE—A reception will be given Tuesday night, March 30th, at the Tabernacle Baptist church at 8:30 for those who assist in the Sunday services and they are cordially invited to be present at 8 p. m. Light refreshments will be served free. Rev. G. Wooten lately of Hastings Neb. has been assigned here as pastor of the M. E. church formerly pastored by Rev. W. S. Malone. There will be a grand social at 636 N. Water Saturday night for the benefit of the M. E. church.