Wichita Searchlight

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER The Great Baptist State Convention Promises to Be the Most Notable Ever Convened In Wichita ELEVENTH YEAR The Great State C Promises to Be t Ever Convene One of the most notable meetings which has convened in Wichita for several years will be the 19th Annual Meeting of the Kansas Baptist State Convention( Colored) which will open its session at the New Hope Baptist church (corner Central and Rock Island Aves) next Tuesday Oct. 5th. at 10 a.m. and be in session till Sunday night Oct. 10th. Rev. E. T. Fishback, pastor of New Hope, his member, the sister Baptist churches of the city, their pastors and friends have made extensive preparation to fully entertain the large host of visiting pastors, Messengers and friends who will be in the city next week. Wichita welcomes the Baptist State Convention and every home regardless to denomination will be thrown open for their reception. The great Baptist church is doing untold-good all over this land—and in every foreign field humanity and in spreading the gospel of truth to mankind. The Session to be held in Wichita is promises to be one of the most important and interesting in the history of the Baptist church in Kansas. Since the organization of the State Convention among the colored Bautist of Kansas nineteen years ago- by a united effort in a righteous cause the Baptist have made a most wonderful advancement spiritually, financially and numerically. Today the Baptist of Kansas can point with pride to some sf the most educated, refined christian and business-like new in their pulpits as any denomination as known. The Baptist have accumulated prosperity and have some of the most beautiful and well equipped church edifices in the state that are not only a credit to every Negro in the state. The Baptist churches of Kansas have a membership of more than 20,000 and they have more than 250 church houses, upward of 200 ministers and own property valued more than $750,000. The Kansas Baptist State Convention which will meet in Wichita next week was organized by Rev. G. W. Barker in 1890 who served as its first President and for seven years kept the organization afoot. In 1896 he was succeeded by the late Rev. W. L. Grant who served as president for 2 years when Rev. Richardson was elected president and served 4 years. Rev. T. H. Ewing was chosen so succeed Rev. Richardson and filled the presidency for 3 years when the present very able president Rev. E. Arlington Wilson was elected 3 years ago. The Baptists of Kans are wideawke and energetic—aside from their valuable church propert4 they also have denominational school "The Topeka Ihdustrial Training school of Topeka" which has for its chief officer Rev. W. R. Carter one of the able educaters and scholars of our race. The Baptist of Kansas also have an "Old Folks Home" located at Lawrence Kansas which is credit to the whole race. One of the important work of the state is that of General Missionary which office has been very ably and credinabl filled during the past 12 years by Rev. J. H. Van Leu of this city the present incumbent. On behalf of the people of Wichita the Searchlight extends a warm welcome to our fellow co-labors in the Baptist cause to meet and deliberate in our city. You are we.come— one and all. A Splendid Fiuisb The conference year of Rev. J. T. Smith which was brought to a close Sunday night Sept. 29th. 09 was a most conspictious event. He was presented with $35 solicited by same of his friends with which to pay for a new suit was given $5 by Messers Ambrote Morris and Edward Hathman with which to purchase a new pair of shoes and by Mr. W H. Jones with a new hat. His OCTOBER 2 1909. report for the year showed a most remarkable progress. Every one was loud in their prai e and wishing for his return next year Collector Leobs Latest. Virgil H. Parks, an ex-member of the Tenth Cavalrp, was appointed on Saturday as a clerk in the Twelfth division of the New York Custom House by Collector Leob Mr. Park was certified by the Civil Service Comission to the Appraiser of the Port for appointment as storekeeper, but as Appraiser Wanamaker could find no vacancy in his department, he could not be appointed, although he stood at the head of the list. Collector Leob who had become greatly interested in the young man was so disapointed at the failure to place him, that he arranged a vacancy in his own office and the appointment promptly followed The case of Mr. Park was brought to the attention of Collector Leob by Collector of Internal Revenue Charles W. Anderson. Since Collector Loeb has been in office about six months, he has appointed three colored men to be day inspectors with salaries averaging $2.500 per annum This is a significant gain to the race in the point of material advantage and official prestige in the Empire City—New York Age The Daily Searchlight The editor of the Wichita Search light is now complating arranges ment to issue a daily edition of the Searchlight for next Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdayand Sunday. Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, during the session of the Baptist State Convention. Parties who may desire to get items in the daily editions should consult with the editor at once. The daily editions of the Searchlight will not in the least inter fere with our regular week issue News for the Daily Searchlight must be in onr office 634 N. Water not later than noon each day. The editor reserves the right to reject all or any part of matters intended for the Daily Searchlight. You should not fail to secure a copy of the Daily Searchlight each day it is published. Buy one. Get a copy of the Daily Search light. Oct. 5, 6, 7' 8, 9, 10. Blacked Face To Committ Crime Atlanta, Ga., September 23rd. One of the most remarkable cases in Georoi'a legal history has just been bought to a close by the decision of Governor Brown who has refused clemency to William H. Mitchell, a prominent citizen of Gainesville, Ga. who has been convicted of assult. Great pressure has been brought to bear to Governor Brown to lesson Mitchell's sentence, but to no good purpose. Fven the Prision Commission Board has sought to aid Mitchell in his attempt to keep from becoming a member of the chain gang to a similar peroid on the State farm at Milledgeville, Governor Brown has decided that Mitchelf will have to sevee out his original sentence. The sheriff of Singleton County was immediately instructed after the decision of the Governor to take Mitchell in custody, and it does not appear that the prisonee will escape the humiliation of being a member of the chain gang. The friends of Mitchell are still striving to prevent him from serving out his full sentence, and are deeply chagrined to think that such a prominent man should be compelled to don the convict stripes. In denving clemency to Mitchell Governor Brown said "Should the clemency asked for in the present case be extended, there is grave danger that would bear fruits of sorrow in every section of our state. It would set an example perilous beyond comparison an example emboding a daily menace to Georgia's womenhood. It would say that we have one law for those too poor to enjoy the privileges and immunities codsequent upon education: one law for classes, another for masses." The prisoner was convicted of attempted assault on Miss. Lucile Linton, a highly respected young women and a relative of his wife. As in many of such cases in the South, Mitchell blackened his face to hide his identity, but was recognized and arrested. —New York Age. This is one of the many instances in which the Negro has had to bear the blame of other men's sins. Not every black face is black underneath the clothes; The Governor stood firm, and therefore this gentleman? must put in chain gang time. What if it had been a sure enough Negro? —Ed. Tendered Banquett The members of the A. M. E. church at Newton and all their friends tendered a splendid reception to their pastor Rev. Salas S Washington who organized the church and is now closing his 5th successful year as their pastor. Speeches, Music and refreshments were the order of things. Rev. J. T. Smith very appriately filled the portfolio of Master of Ceremonies. Everyone express themselves as highly hopeful that the Bishop and conference may see it possible to send Rev. Washington to Newton again. He has done a wonderful work and made host of friends for himself and the church in that city. Battle Harbor Labrador wireless Tuesday—"We hoisted the stars and stripes twice at the North Pole" said Matthew Henson, commander Robert E. Peary's colored Lieutenant and the only other civilized man according to Peary, who ever reached the pole. Henson gave the Associated Press tonight an account of the one night and the two days he and Commander Peary and four Eskimos camped at 90 degrees north latitude. Henson personally assisted in raising the American flag, and he led the Eskimos in the cheers, and an extra cheer for Old Glory in the Eskimo tongue. "Having spent eighteen years with Commander Peary, and a considerable portion of that time in the Arctics," said Henson "I have acquired a knowledge of the dialect of the Northern Green land Eskimos, who are probably superior to any other. As is commonly known to travelers in the Far North the Eskimo entertains a strange prejudice toward any one, and it is therefore neccessary for successful dealing with them to study their unwritten language Henson Says Six Pessons in All Were at Pole "We arrived at the pole just before noon, April 6, the party consisting of the commander my self four Eskimos, and thirty-six dogs. divided into two detachments, equal in number, & headed respectively by Commander Peary and myself. We had left the last supporting party at 87 degrees 53 minutes, where we sep arted from Capt. Bartlett, who was photographed by the Commander. Capt Bartlett regretted that he did not have a British --- NO.27 flag to erect on the ice at this spot, so that the photograph might show this as the farthest north to which the banner of England had bten advanced. Built Two Igloos and Sledd at "We have kept a personal dairy during this historie dash across the ice field. Our first task on reaching the pole was to build two igloos, as the weather was hazy and peevented accurate observations to confirm the distance traveled from Cape Columbia. Having completed the snow house, we had dinner, which included tea made on our alcohol stove, and then retired to rest, thus sleeping one night at the North pole. "The Arctic sun was shining when I awoke and found the commander already up. There was only wind enough to blow out the small flags. The enigns were hoisted toward noon from tent poles and tied with fish lines "We had figured out the distance pretty closely and did not go beyond the pole. The flags were up about midday, April 7, and were not moved until late that evening The haze had clear ed away early, but we wanted some hours to take observations We made three close together. Continuing his story, Henson said: "The report is absolutely untrue that I did not go to the pole. I went the whole distance, side by side with the Commander, and just as far as he did." Henson knew Crew against his going to Pole. Henson added that he knew some on board did not wish him to get to the pole. if they could prevent it, but he knew that before he started. He also said that he saw Pery write the records which were left in the ice. For twenty-three years on every trip Mathews Henson has been the companion both in trials and triumphs of the most noted of Arctic explores. A Tribute "When Peary discovered the pole, I'll bet Matt, Henson was at his side. That big, husky colored man knows as much about the Arctic as any explorer, though of course he can't get it down."—Statement by Anthony Fiala. The Wichita Searchlight will publish a Daily paper- Oct. 5, 6 7,8,9,10. Buy a copy only 5 each. The Consul's Dilemma "I can tell you a better story than that." "Go ahead." "A cousin of mine—forty-second degree, as they count in the south—was rather deaf. This man—I'll call him Allitson—was our Consul-General in Yokohama. One hot morning two big Danes, American citizens, appeared at the consulate. A Japanese woman, clattering unmusically along on her clogs, walked between them. "Do you take the job to marry a man? asked one of the big fellows. "Well, hardly,' said the Marshal, who met him. 'but I'll speak to the Consul.' "What d'y say?' asked Bill Allitson, drawing his brows and turning his good ear towards the Marshal. 'Oh, exactly; they want to get married, do they? Well, get their names and show 'em into the office. Now, boys, just stop your grinning.' "Jim Bates and I pulled as solemn faces as we could and stood up behind the Consul. "The wedding party, very shame-faced, came rolling in. Evidently they were seafaring gentlemen. The woman had a wholesome, honest look, but was no beauty in my eyes. "You are citizens of the United States? questioned the Consul. "Ja, just so,' nodded the men. "They lined up in front of Allitson, the woman still in the middle. "The Consul took up a dog-eared Prayer-Book, kept for the purpose, and turned to the marriage service. The A "Wilt Thou Have This Woman to Be Thy Wedded Wife—" Marshal handed him a slip of paper with the names of all three written on it. "Allitson glanced at it, cleared his throat, and read the first part of the service. "Bates,' said I, in an undertone, 'that's the best man who is holding the woman's hand. The other fellow is the bridegroom." "S'pose he'll hand her over when the time comes." "But he did nothing of the sort. But he the nothing of the sort. "I began to get fidety as I heard the monotonous voice of Allitson droning out the service. "John Johnson,' said the Consul, 'wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife—' "Bill,' I whispered at Allitson's back, 'Bill, you've got the wrong fellow.' "But Allitson did not hear me. "To live together after God's ordinance, he continued. "Johnson nodded every time the Consul paused, as he understood little English and nothing of the marriage service, and supposed he was properly performing the duties of best man. "Kato Yoshi, wilt thou have this man—" "Bill,' cried I, digging Allitson in the back, 'you've married the wrong man to that woman.' "Eh?' said Bill, turning astonished, disapproving eyes upon me. 'What under heaven makes you act so, Charlie? This is a serious business.' "Bill's low, soft tones—peculiar to most deaf people—were filled with a plaintive remonstrance. "Bill', I said rapidly in his ear, 'I should say it it was serious! You're hitching up it the wrong pair. The other man is the bridegroom, the one with the hang-dog alr.' "Ah! muttered Allitson, 'it's well you spoke when you did, or the matter would have been past mending. Now, then, are you John Johnson?" "Ja.' "And you are Erich Erichsen?" "Ja.' "If you are the man to marry this woman, take her hand and don't go of it, so there'll be no mistake." "Bates and I were stifling with laughter. Bill threw us one indig- nant glance, and solemly went over the ceremony with the right parties, who were none the wiser. "After they had registered and each received a marriage certificate with a huge United States seal on it, they departed, shuffling down the wide walk. "Allitson was one of the leading lawyers of his state. "As well as we were able for roaring with laughter, we put these questions to him: "'Your Honor,' said I, 'we claim that this is a case of bigamy, as two men have been married to this woman, and no divorce—' "'Your Honor,' said Bates, 'acting for the defendant, we would claim that my client has not been guilty of bigamy. We admit that my client has had two men married to her this day, but she has been married to only one man.' "Allitson stopped grinning, put on his most judicial look, and said in his inimitable, ex-cathedra manner: "The court decides that the American Consul-General at Yokohama has been guilty of suborning—of—bigamy in causing an innocent woman to be wholly married to one man and half married to another, and he is hereby fined—boy, bring the champagne!" QUEER VIEWS OF STAGE LIFE Good Story Illustrating the Commercialism of American Playhouses. Office-boy insolence is one of the reasons why the stage isn't as pleasant a pursuit as it used to be, according to the experienced actors, the New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Times-Star says. "Nowadays," they say, "the theater is so thoroughly commercialized that its chief figures in management act and think precisely as they would if they were managing sweatshops. And the art of acting is itself in decline. One of the reasons is the insistence of the modern manager upon the employment of 'types.' Actors and actresses must physically fit the needs of the roles for which they are cast, instead of making themselves over to fit them, as in the old days." However that may be, queer little stories turn up every now and then. The other day a young woman, in whose veins the very proudest blood of Kentucky and Virginia runs, applied to a little, half-portion manager for a place she knew he had vacant. He gave one careless glance at her and shook his head. "You won't do," said he. "I want a reg'lar arisdograt vor that there job." reg'lar arisdograt vor that there job." He doesn't know yet why the girl sat down in a sacred chair in his holy office and laughed helplessly until she finally went out, her eyes streaming tears of pure delight. Nor does he quite get the point of the jest of the girl that succeeded her, and whom he engaged for the "aristocratic" role. In the first rehearsal the little bandlegged manager interfered. He scowled at the young woman and criticised her acting severely. "Vy," said he, "don't efen valk like an arisdograt. Ze here. You must valk like diz." And he strutted across the stage in what he believed to be an "aristocratic" walk. The girl gazed at him, with all her innocent young soul in her eyes. When he finished his parade he turned to her. "Oh, yes," said she, brightly, "now I understand. See, I will walk just as you do." She slumped across the stage in a flat-footed, duck-legged, pigeon-toed shamble. "Now," she said, turning to the manager, "didn't I walk just as you think an aristocrat should?" He just barked at her. "You are vired vor vlagrantly misgondecting yourself," said he. LONGEST TELEGRAPH CIRCUIT Is 4,000 Miles Long, Extending from London to Teheran, in Persia. Persia and its capital, Teheran, have been very much before the public lately, but probably few people are aware that the news which has come through to London has passed over the longest telegraphic circuit in the world, says the London Daily News. The distance between London and Teheran by wire is 4,000 miles and the operator in Teheran communicates direct with the operator at the London end, automatic repeaters taking the place of operators at ten places along the circuit. the first repeating station from London is at Lowestow where the wires enter the North sea, beneath which they run for 200 miles to Embent, Hanover, where the second automatic repeater continues the message. Thence it is flashed to Berlin, Warsaw, Rouno, Odessa, Kertch, Sukham, Kaleh, Tiflis and Tauris, from each of which stations it is instantaneously forwarded without human intervention. the telegraphist at Teheran, who receives the message from Tauris, being the first operator to handle it since it left London. From Teheran the line then extends to India, but nowhere else is there a circuit so long as that between Teheran and London. Smart Blouses The first is in old-rose crepe-de-Cloth with revers of silk below it, a silk tie entirely tucked for the sleeves, the tux shoulder, and stitched down as far as back. Material required: Three yards 4¼ yard silk. A blouse of the description shown made in satin, silk or Viyella; all we made on each side of front, with two and cords trim the box-plaits, also the two deep tucks at the wrist. A collar in the front with a little silk tie. Materials required: Two and a lot tons, 4 yards cord. The third is a style well suited to skirt. Embroidered insertion bound w is taken from waist, back and front, o way; straps of silk fixed to buttons joi terial is tucked as far as the first silk by the straps. The sleeve is slightly tinues plain to the wrist, and has buttons. Materials required: Two yards 4 yard silk. THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY The first is in old-rose crepe-de-Chine, a vest is made of embroidered net with revers of silk below it, a silk tie is worn beneath revers. The crepe is entirely tucked for the sleeves, the tucks are continued for the depth of the shoulder, and stitched down as far as the bust in front, and a few inches at back. Material required: Three yards 42 inches wide, $ \frac{1}{2} $ yard embroidered net, $ \frac{1}{4} $ yard silk. A blouse of the description shown in the second illustration might be made in satin, silk or Viyella; all would be suitable. Four large tucks are made on each side of front, with two box-plaits down center of front, buttons and cords trim the box-plaits, also the sleeve, which is long and tight and has two deep tucks at the wrist. A collar band of piece lace is worn and finished in the front with a little silk tie. Materials required: Two and a half yards 42 inches wide, 7 dozen buttons, 4 yards cord. The third is a style well suited to be made up in fine cloth to match the skirt. Embroidered insertion bound with silk forms the trimming, one strip is taken from waist, back and front, over the shoulder, and the other is half way; straps of silk fixed to buttons join the insertion in the front. The material is tucked as far as the first silk strap, the fullness is then caught down by the straps. The sleeve is slightly tucked as far as the elbow; it then continues plain to the wrist, and has buttons sewn on the outside. Materials required: Two yards 42 inches wide, $ 3 \frac{1}{2} $ yards insertion, $ \frac{1}{4} $ yard silk. IDEA FOR FLOWER LUNCHEON Definite Color Scheme, Strictly Adhered to, Is Perhaps the First Requisite. Flower luncheons are in order now and a wealth of bloom is easily obtainable as decorations for the table and the rooms. Wild flowers from the woods may be had for the plucking and the simplest of these wild blossoms will be surprisingly beautiful if care is used in their arrangement. A definite color scheme must be decided upon and everything must be in harmony with it—even to the color of the dishes in which the luncheon is served. For example, one can give what may be called a daffodil luncheon. Use a table cover of yellow satceen in daffodil tint, with a centerpiece and border of lace. The flowers themselves should be placed on the table in a tall vase and the china used should be gilt-edged, or even plain white. The napkins may be folded in the form of cones and filled with a small bunch of daffodils. If your dining room is green a combination of white and yellow, or pink, is suitable, while ferns or anything green may be depended upon to harmonize with any floral colors. Place cards should be of water-color paper decorated with the flower one has chosen as the color scheme. The flowers for the places may be of different kinds, provided they harmonize with the general color scheme. It is frequently advisable to make this choice according to the individual floral preference of each guest. If you happen to know them. At this season of the year there is nothing more appetizing than a flower-decorated table, and a profusion of them will secure the success of your luncheon. To Be Agreeable. The girl who gets a grievance, who feels herself ill used, who is quite sure that nobody understands her, has a mental ailment and needs treatment. Now, I am going to prescribe. The best cure is action. Fill every hour of the day with interest. Acquire a hobby (many people speak slightlyly of a hobby, but a hobby is a great thing.) Throw yourself with enthusiasm into all you do. Try to make everybody you meet happy. Forget that you yourself exist, and the first thing you know you will acquire that wholesome, happy state of mind which is the most beneficial of traits. A Reliable Placket In fixing the fastening of the placket on a frock, after you have hooked together the opening press flat the lowest hook to keep the placket permanently fastened. If buttons and buttonholes have been substituted, sew the last one through, so that it may not be unbuttoned. This is an excellent way to prevent the eventual tearing down of a front, back or side opening. A. Button Difficulty Your button molds should be bone —white bone—to insure their not coloring the crocheted or covered button. It is a sad and sorry feeling that greets a batch of laundered buttons after the wood tint, a delicate scorched shade, has filtered through in the drying process. The white bone mold may be bought in various sizes, and with a hole through the center to facilitate the embroidering of various designs. ine, a vest is made of embroidered net is worn beneath revers. The crepe is keks are continued for the depth of the the bust in front, and a few inches at 2 inches wide, ½ yard embroidered net, in in the second illustration might be could be suitable. Four large tucks are box-plaits down center of front, buttons sleeve, which is long and tight and has band of piece lace is worn and finished half yards 42 inches wide, 7 dozen but be made up in fine cloth to match the with silk forms the trimming, one strip over the shoulder, and the other is half in the insertion in the front. The ma- strap, the fullness is then caught down ucked as far as the elbow; it then com- swn on the outside. 2 inches wide, 3½ yards insertion, ½ MODISH FOULARD GOWN — Dotted wistaria satin foulard was used to make the gown from which the above model was sketched. Plain satin-covered buttons are elaborately used for decoration, and the empire waist line is defined by a band of vet (several shades darker than ground of material) attached in front at bus line by two huge amethyst buttons Chemisette and stock are white Irish crochet lace. The New Autumn Suit Wise buyers always wait until the last moment before selecting either material or model for their suit, for autumn usually sees some distinct difference in cut and trimming. If the first suit of the winter is carefully and thoughtfully chosen it is probable that it will remain in excellent style throughout the season. There are rumors that velvet will be a favorite material for winter, and that means that corduroy and velveteen will both be much worn. As to color, the wise ones predict a great rush for green. With Ribbon Velvet. When the heel of your pump slips up and down at the back, to the everlasting destruction of the stocking heel, line your pump along the inside of the heel, with a piece of velvet glued along the top of the heel and with the velvet side to the foot. In using velvet for this purpose, have it white, gray, brown or black, according to the lining of the shoe. And this is a nice point—use ribbon velvet with its selvedge along the top edge of the heel, to avoid a raw edge or the bulkiness of a turned-in edge. Dress Belongings to Match. The Parisienne may wear ever so simple a little frock, but she spares no expense on the accessories thereof. There will be a dashing hat in one-color effect, preferably the deep, bluish-violet parme shade, or one of the new fir or willow greens, and this stunning hat will be matched by parasol, silk stockings and handbag, and usually there will be delicately embroidered gloves in the same shade drawn up over the arm. The KITCHEN CABINET I HEY do me wrong who say I come no more WHERE I fell to come no more When once I knock and fail to find me in For every day I stand outside your door, And bid you wake to rise, to fight and Generalities. If one wishes to loosen a screw that is difficult to turn, heat a poker red hot and apply on the head of the screw for a moment, then while hot apply the screwdriver. Boot or shoe laces will not come unified if waxed slightly. If the tag has come off the end, wax it well and it may be used much easier. Ribbon laces will stay tied better if slightly wet just at the knot. Use newspapers to polish the kitchen range and windows after they have been well washed and dried. When planning for a boiled dinner reserve the liquor in which ham has been boiled to cook the vegetables in. With a small piece of pork and well cooked vegetables you may have a boiled dinner easily prepared. Save old lace curtains to make bags to keep lettuce in after it is washed. It may be laid in the icebox and is always ready to serve. September is the month to buy and plant your hyacinths for winter blooming. To grow long stemmed flowers make a paper cone with a small opening in the top and place over the plant when beginning to send up its flower stalk. The blossom will shoot up a long stem in order to reach the light, and when the flower is developed it will be well above the foliage. Put a pane of window glass over your cook book when using it. It serves two purposes, keeping the pages clean and as a weight to hold the book open. Baked Mackerel. Either fresh or salt may be used, if the latter, soak 24 hours skin side up, changing the water often. Bake for 25 minutes with a cupful of thick cream poured over it, the last half of the baking. "Don't scorn your mutton when you banker after quail."-De Wolf Hopper. At sixty-two life has begun At seventy-three begin once more; Fly swiffer as you're near't the sun, And brighter shine at eighty-four. At ninety-five, should't thou arrive Still wait on God, and work and thrive. —Oliver Wendell Holmes. LIFE spent in brushing clothes and washing crockery and sweeping floors — a life which the proud of earth would have treat- ed as the dust under their feet; a life spent at a clerk's desk; a life spent in a narrow shop; a life so enobled by God's loving mercy that for the sake of it a king might gladly yield his crown."—Canon Farrar. Some Uses of Soda. Soda is such a common article in the household it is well to recall its many uses. It is a well tried remedy for a sour stomach. Use a quarter of a teaspoonful in three tablespoonfuls of water. To make home-made soda-water put a little vinegar (half a teaspoonful) in a glass; add a teaspoonful of sugar, a quarter of a teaspoonful of soda, stir well, add a half glass of water and you have a faint imitation of soda fountain soda-water. For ridding cooking utensils of strong flavors, such as onion, cabbage or fish, fill the dish with cold water, add a teaspoonful of soda and bring to the boiling point, then wash in the usual way. To clean the inside of vases in which flowers have stood, fill with water to which add soda and let stand over night, then rinse and wash thoroughly. Add a little soda to water in the tea and coffee pots, boil and wash. This sweetens them better than other ways. Then set in the sun to air. Silver may be easily brightened by adding a tablespoonful of soda to a pint of water. Put in the silver and boil for a few minutes. The pieces will come out clean and bright. Polish with a chamois skin before putting away. Washing soda dissolved in cold water will remove grease from floor. Add a little soda to greasy dishes when soaking. Pour a hot solution of soda and water down the kitchen sink once or twice to free the pipes of grease. Soda in cooking is too well known to need repeating, but as a household staple its value is great. One for Pa. Ostend—Pa, didn't you say gossip was a poor thing at all times? Pa—I did, my son. Ostend—Well, I should think it would be right the opposite. Pa—And why? Ostend—Well, don't they say gossip gains currency? Disquested. Peter and John (seeing a large plateglass pane put in)—"We may as well go home. They are not going to let it fall."—Flegende Blaetter. LET us reflect for a moment that we give at least one-fifth of our working hours in the consideration of the daily food supply—that every meal, every pre-prepared meal, the treatment we derive from food, that the treatment scientists give time and skill to the solutions of those questions of domestic economy which so perplex thoughtful housekeepers in every rank of life." Household Hints Try using the dry doughnuts or pieces of cake, after soaking over night, in the Boston brown bread. You will be surprised and gratified that it is so good and the left-overs not thrown away. A popular way of serving codfish with white sauce in the west, is to use sour cream in making the sauce instead of sweet milk or cream. It is worth trying. Use newspapers to pad the ironing board, they are as good as blankets. Save eggshells by breaking enough shell at the end to remove the contents, and fill with different colored jellies. For an extra occasion they make a charming dish when several colors are used in a mound. They are nice to use in the children's lunch basket, leaving the jelly in the egg shell. Dainty Sandwiches for Occasions In cutting sandwiches use bread that is at least a day old, or it will be too soft. Here are a few fillings for sandwiches that may be new to many. Cream the butter, spread the bread cut very thin, add chill sauce on a crisp lettuce leaf, between the slices. Sardines shredded and seasoned with chill sauce, between slices of white buttered bread. Yellow tomato preserved in lemon and ginger. These may be served as a cake. Gingerbread spread with cream cheese and thin slices of preserved ginger. Cream cheese, softened with cream, seasoned with salt, paprika, worcestershire sauce and chopped nuts put between graham or rye bread slices. Chop fine cold roast lamb, mix with mint sauce and use as a sandwich filling. Russian sandwiches: Use finely chopped pimolas (stuffed olives) stirred into cream cheese, Add mayonnaise dressing. Spread graham bread with butter and cover with the mixture. HUS is a man created—to do all his work for some woman. Do it for her, and her only, only to lay at her feet; Yet in his talk to pretend shyly and maintain it. That all seems to the work just tell Household Hints. Stuff a duck, tame or wild, with an onion or a bunch of celery which is to be removed before serving. Apple sauce served with goose or pork adds the acid which is needed to assimilate the fatty food. Keep new wrapping paper on the work table if it is not covered with zinc, as it may be removed when soiled and the table is saved a scrubbing. Vegetables may be prepared on the paper and the refuse gathered up and burned. In sitting flour for cakes two pieces of paper are a great convenience as they may be lifted with the flour and handled so easily. Wrapping paper may be used for a bread or cake board, spread over a table, when it is well dusted with flour. This is a great help when camping and such conveniences are absent. Keep a package of toilet paper in the kitchen to wipe out greasy pans and dishes and to save work in countless ways. Cherry Soup. Take one quart of cherries or one pint of canned and one quart of water. Cook and strain. Return to the fire, add sugar, whole cinnamon and cloves to taste. Thicken with two tablespoonfuls of corn starch stirred smooth in cold water, cook until the raw taste of the starch is removed. Serve hot or cold. Nellie Maxwell. Fate Much as One Makes It. Don't saddle your laziness and failure on fate. She is the kindest of goddesses and allows herself to be wooed by anyone. You can claim her for your own and make her what you will. You can cherish her, dress her in the finest rament and most gorgeous colors, you can twine the laurel wreaths around her brow, or you can drag her down to the mire of misery. Most Foolish of Ali Pride. The price of dying rich raises the loudest laugh in hell—Foster. PLEDGED TO ROOSEVELT PLAN PRESIDENT WILL CONSERVE RE- SOURCE IF CONGRESS REQUIRES While Pledged to Predecessor's Policies He Will Not Follow Them Unless Law Is Changed. Spokane, Wash.—In a speech on the conservation of natural resources delivered here, President aft declared that he would ask congress to authorize the issuance of $10,000,000 in bonds to complete irrigation projects already begun in the west, on which work had been stopped for lack of funds. The president declared that many newspapers had drawn unfair inferences as to the attitude of his administration on the general conservation of natural resources. "The truth is," he said, "my administration is pledged to follow out the policies of Mr. Roosevelt in this regard and, while that pledge does not involve me in any obligation to carry them out unless I have congressional authority to do so, it does require that I take every step to exert every legitimate influence upon congress to enact the legislation which shall best subserve the purpose indicated." The president declared that Secretary Ballinger is in accord with him as to the necessity for promoting in every legitimate way the conservation of natural resources. The president also has praise for Gifford Pinchot, chief forester, and refers to his "wonderful work or the conservation of the forests, supported by Mr. Roosevelt." President Taft declared as to water power sites that congress must authorize the government to allot those sites to private interests for development, the government retaining general control. TEN KILLED IN CHICAGO WRECK Engine of Passenger Train Plowed Through Caboose Filled With Stockmen. Chicago, Ill.—Ten men were killed and 16 probably fatally injured when a train bound for Cincinnati on the Pennsylvania railroad crashed into the caboose of a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul cattle train bound for the stock yards. 44 Sixteen men were in the caboose of the stock train when the passenger train crashed into it in the railroad yards a few blocks from the downtown station. The engine plowed through the caboose, tearing it to shreds and setting fire to the debris. Six bodies were recovered within a few minutes after the crash, while the flames were destroying the splintered bits of the demolished car. Sixteen injured were taken from the burning ruins. FRANCE MOURNS FOR AVIATORS Minister of War Believes Aeroplanes Superior to Dirigibles for War Purposes. Paris, France.—The disaster to the military dirigible balloon Republic, in which four French officers lost their lives, coming on the heels of the death of Lefebvre, and Capt. Ferber, and the loss of the Patrie, has plunged France in mourning. General Brun, minister of war, in an interview expressed the opinion that dirigible balloons for war purposes will soon be supplanted by perfect aeroplanes. He says that he does not minimize the services the dirigibles are capable of rendering but believes that they can never be brought to a point where they will become first class engines of war. Peary Refused Cook Records. New York, N. Y.—Commander Robert E. Peary refused absolutely to allow any of the records or instruments of Dr. Frederick A. Cook to be brought aboard the steamer Roosevelt and was thus instrumental in causing these records to remain in a cache at Etah, Greenland, according to Harry Whitney, the New Haven sportsman, in a despatch received in this city by Dr. Cook. Kansas Bakers in Convention Leavenworth, Kan.—The first state convention of the Master Bakers of Kansas began here with an attendance of 125 delegates. O. P. Lambert formerly a city commissioner, welcomed the bakers to the city and Frank Rushon, president of the convention responded for the delegates. A Deficit for the Wabash. Chicago, Illinois.—The annual report of the Wabash Railroad company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1909, shows that the operations resulted in a net deficit of $159,359. The road, however, according to President Delano, had an extra burden in the matter of interest charges. National Roads Convention at Topeka, Topeka, Kan.—The date of the National Good Roads convention, following a conference between President A. C. Jackson of Chicago and Secretary Henry W. McAfee of Topeka, was announced as December 14 and 15. The meeting will be held here. Kansas Pioneer Dead. Manhattan, Kan.—Washington Marlatt, 88 years old, one of the founders of Manhattan and for years president of the Manhattan Town Association, died at his home near here. LEST HE FORGET NORTH POLE CONTROVERSY FLIYING RECORDS THE MAINE BATTIMORE AMERICA Cuba—Couldn't You Spare Time to Romove This Obstruction? TREMBLING MOVEMENT AWAK- ENED SLEEPERS AT 3:45 A. M. Floors Seemed to Move With Wavelike Impulse and Dishes Rattled—Felt at Kansas City Also. St. Louis, Mo.—Two distinct shocks of earthquake, one accompanied by a strange rumbling sound, rocked St. Louis and neighboring cities and towns. Dispatches and telephone messages from towns in Illinois and Kentucky say the shocks were felt in those places as severely as in St. Louis. The first shock was felt at 3:45 o'clock in the morning. Moving from west to east the vibrations were so severe that sleepers were awakened, and, in some cases, almost thrown out of their beds. Floors seemed to move with a wave-like impulse. Glassware and dishes were rattled on pantry shelves, and in some cases where their balance was not perfect, they went crashing to the floor, adding to the alarm of those who were awakened by the shock. All over the city and in St. Louis county the first shock was followed by a second 12 minutes later. This was less severe and lasted only a few seconds. Kansas City, Mo.-A slight earthquake shock was felt in Kansas City at 3:45 o'clock in the morning. Those who were awake at that hour say the waves or earth tremors passed from north to south and continued 10 or 15 seconds. MISSOURI PACIFIC EXPANDS They Are Planning for Inauguration of Trans-Continental Traffic Over Their Line. Denver, Col.—Official announcement of the re-organization of the Missouri Pacific railroad system was made here when papers were filed with Secretary of State Pearce. Under the re-organization the capitalization is placed at $240,000,000. This re-organization is a step in the plans of the Goulds preparatory to the completion of the Western Pacific and the inauguration of trans-continental traffic over their roads. The re-organized company is incorporated under the laws of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. Fastest Long Distance Train. St. Paul, Minn.—The Great Northern railroad has put into operation a mail express train which will cut eleven hours off of the present running time between St. Paul and Seattle and make it possible to deliver mail from the East twenty-four hours earlier in the Puget Sound cities. This is claimed to be the fastest long-distance train in the world and will be run on a daily schedule from St. Paul to Seattle. Harry Whitney is Coming. St. Johns, N. F.—Wireless despatches received here state that the schooner Jeanie which is bringing Harry Whitney the New Haven hunter, back to civilization has left Indian Harbor for St. Johns and would not call at Battle Harbor. Friends to Meet in Wichita. Wichita, Kan.—The Friends church in the districts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas will send 500 delegates to this city October 7 for a four days' meeting. The yearly meetings are held at Wichita and Lawrence alternately. Harriman Will Probated. Goshen, N. Y.-The will of E. H. Harriman was probated without objection at Goshen. Papers in which Mrs. Harriman qualified as sole executrix were presented and letters testamentary were granted to her. The Last Devlin Dividend. Topeka, Kan.-A final dividend of 45 of one per cent will soon be paid to the depositors of the defunct First National Bank of Topeka. This is the bank owned by C. J. Devlin, which failed four years ago. PROBLEM OF OMAHA INDIANS Bureau of Indian Affairs Proposes to Make Competent Ones Independent Citizens of the State. Washington, D. C.—Declaring that the Omaha Indian problem in Nebraska has reached its critical period, when the Indian has to be transferred from a dependent ward of the government to an independent citizens of the state, officials of the bureau of Indian affairs announced that steps would be taken immediately to place all the competent Omahas in complete possession of their lands and moneys to which they are entitled. To place all the non-competent Omahas in such a condition, it is declared would leave Nebraska with an Indian pauper problem on its hands and would simply transfer the whole Indian problem from the Nation to the state. A commission has been appointed by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Valentine to make an investigation into the question involved. REPORT IN STUBBLEFIELD CASE Kansas Supreme Court Commissioner Says Montgomery County Treasurer is Short $4,000. Coffeyville, Kan.-Elmer E. Stubblefield, treasurer of Montgomery county, whose accounts have been under investigation for some time by W. D. Atkinson, a commissioner appointed by the supreme court, was declared in the findings of Mr. Atkinson, just made public, to be short $4,000. The commissioner recommends that Stubblefield be ousted from office for acquiring "corruptly, unlawfully and converting to his own use money lawfully belonging to the county." A suit was filed against Stubbeldie in the name of the state while he was serving his previous term in the office. He was re-elected last fall by a large majority. The findings made public to-day sustain every allegation made in the suit. No Perpetual Grants Says Pinchot. Chicago, Ill.—Gifford Pinchot, chic forester of the United States, arrived here today en route to Washington. "Control of the water power resources of the country," said Mr. Pinchot, in an interview, "is probably the greatest interesting task confronting the people of the United States. No provate corporation in the future ought to be able to secure a grant of public resources in perpetuity. Picking Apples in the Ozarks Springfield, Mo.—The apple picking season in the Ozarks is on full blast and the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad is beginning to move the fruit to cold storage plants. Officials of the road here estimate twenty-five hundred carloads will be handled out of the "Land of the Big Red Apple" in the next two months Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison. Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison. Oklahoma City, Okla., Michael Zanone of Hartshorne, in the district court at Eufaula, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was condemned to eight years in the penitentiary. He killed his wife and daughter at Hartshorne last spring. Broom Corn at $172.50. Lawton, Okla.—Broom corn reached its high mark when $172.50 per ton was paid on the streets of this city. The market values exceed by more than $100 the highest price paid last season on that crop. Gov. Johnson's Estate $37,430 St. Paul, Minn.-The late Governor Johnson's will was filed in the Ramsey county probate court late this afternoon. The value of the estate is estimated in a petition for probate in excess of $37,430. Was Drafted by Gen. Price. Kansas City, Mo.-James. Austin McBride, 91 years old, a pioneer of Jackson county. is dead. Mr. McBride was born in Jamestown, W. Va., and went to Independence, Mo., from Lexington, Ky., in 1849. OPERATE AT BONNER SPRINGS Receiver of the Cement Plant Authorized by the Court to Open the Plant. Kansas City, Kan.—Judge John C. Pollock of the United States district court in Kansas City, Kan., has authorized and directed Henry McGrew, receiver for the Bonner Portland Cement company, to operate the plant at Bonner Springs sufficiently to manufacture "clinker" now on hand into finished cement and sack and finish the cement on hand. It is estimated by the receiver that the finished product at the plant to be sacked is worth $40,000 and that the "clinker" will make cement worth at least $10,000. This, with the accounts due the company yet to be collected, should lift at least half the debt of the company. Mr. McGrew said that he could see no reason why the plant could not be operated as a profit. SAN FRANCISCO TO CELEBRATE Will commemorate the Discovery of the Bay by Gaspar DePortolls in 1769. San Francisco, Cal. — To represent their respective countries at California's celebration of the discovery by Gaspar DePortola of the Bay of San Francisco, several warships are headed for the Golden Gate from various parts of the world. Local preparations for the Portola festival which will begin October 19 and conclude October 23, are practically completed. One thousand actors and supernumeraries will be employed in the pageants and tableaux. Gaspar DePortola in commemoration of whose discovery the celebration was planned, was the first Spanish governor of California. He first saw San Francisco bay in 1769. CAN PIPE THE GAS OUT FIRST The Order Restraining Oklahoma Officers Will Give the Companies Time-Bond is $225,000. Guthrie, Ok.—That Judge Campbell's order restraining the state officers from taking any action under the laws and constitution of the state to prevent the piping of gas out of the state issued at McAleren, is sufficiently sweeping to enable gas companies to pipe gas out of Oklahoma before the final disposition of the matter in the federal court, is the opinion of Gov. Haskell and other state officers here. It was learned that Attorney General West and the gas company had arranged for $225,000 indemnity bond to reimburse the state for any damages which might result from laying pipe lines out of the state pending the adjudication of the case now in Judge Campbell's court. Santa Fe Likes the Telephone. Wellington, Kan—The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company has competel a metallic telephone system between Wellington and Waynoka, Ok., for train dispatching. The line will be extended to Amarillo, Tex., and then west over the new Belen cut-off. Officials say it is giving better service than the telegraph. End of the World Did Not Come. Wes Duxburg, Massachusetts.—The time set for the end of the world, as revealed in visions to some of the Triune Immersionists who have been gathered at Ashdod for several days, has passed. Dozens of the faithful have given up for the present and have gone to their homes, but others have arrived to take their places. Mexicans Still Need Help. Washington, D. C. — While supplies for the Mexican flood sufferers continue to reach Monteray much more can be used to advantage by the relief organizations, according to a telegram received at the state department from American Consul General Hanna. Descended into Volcano's Crater. Honolulu—L. M. Hale, J. Reynolds and Ernest Moses, a photographer, descended into a pit of the crater of Mount Kilauea, remaining a half hour on the edge of a boiling lake or lava and fire. This is the first time this feat has been accomplished French Aviator Killed. Boulogne, France. — Capt. Ferber, an officer of the French army, was killed near here this morning while testing an aerospace. While in the air the machine turned over and then dashed to the ground. Captain Ferber was crushed to death by the motor. May Rival Klondike Rush. Fairbanks, Alaska—The stamped to the Iditarod country promises to rival the rush to Dawson in the days of Klondike boom. The steamer Reliance, which arrived from Innoka, fully confirms the reports of rich placers on Otter Creek. Receiver for Kansas Oil Company. Receiver for Kansas On Company. Sedan, Kan.—Judge G. P. Aikman of the district court of this county appointed J. B. Adams, an Eldorado banker, receiver for the Sunflower Refining company, which owns and operates a large plant at Nictace, twelve miles east of Sedan. Mr. Adams has taken charge of the plant and the company's business. The company's assets are $560,000 and its liabilities $200,000. The receivership is made to handle the company's business until an excess of short time loans can be cared for. ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE INDIANA, ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI ARE GIVEN SLIGHT SHOCK MANY TOWNS FEEL THE TREMBLE A Settling of the Earth's Crust Is Thought to be the Cause—Instruments at Washington Did not Record the Disturbance. St. Louis, Mo.—A slight earthquake which was felt in Southeastern Missouri and in Southern and Central Illinois and Indiana occurred early yesterday. In St. Louis, the tremor came at 3:47 o'clock. So far as has been learned little or no damage resulted. The general direction of the shock was west to east and it was felt more clearly in the thinly settled districts. Villages west of St. Louis reported the destruction of a few chimneys, and in the west end of this city, the residence district, many sleepers were awakened. The quake was scarcely in evidence in the down town districts, only a few of the many guests in the larger hotels being disturbed. Reports of the phenomenon were received from all stations on the Mobile and Ohio railway as far south as Calro, Ill. In Decatur, Mattoon and other towns in Central Illinois there were shocks at practically the same time. A settling of the earth's crust with the seat of the disturbance many miles distant, is the generally accepted cause of the quake. The possibilities of a renewal of the shocks are negative by local scientists. Reports from Cape Girardeau, Mo., south of here, are that five shocks were felt in that region. Two of them, very slight, came at 11 o'clock at night, and the other three just before dawn. The first of the latter series was the heaviest. The quake was reported as far west as Jefferson City. Illinois Towns Shaken. Decatur, Ill.-Two earthquake shocks were felt here, but no damage was done. All towns as far south as Vandalia felt the disturbance. Cairo, Ill.-An earthquake was felt here at 3:44 o'clock in the morning. The vibrations were from south-southwest to north-northwest. No material damage resulted. Peoria, Ill.-Residents on the bluffs and central portion of the city were awakened at about 4 o'clock in the morning by the general earthquake which came from the southeast. No damage was done. Cleveland, O.-Earth vibrations lasting for one minute were recorded at 3:46 o'clock in the morning at St. Ignatius observatory. At the college it was said that the movement was from north to south and at a distance of between 300 and 400 miles. The shock was not considered severe. Louisville, Ky.—Dispatches from Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, Hopkinsville and Mayfield report a very perceptible shocks over the western section of Kentucky, but no damage was done. The quake was felt in Louisville and many people in the southern section of the city were awakened. Evansville, Ind.—An earthquake at 3:45 in the morning shook Evansville. Houses rocked and creaked and pictures on the walls swayed. Many people were awakened. A rumbling noise accompanied the disturbance. movement seemed to be from southeast to northwest. Burning Films Cause Explosion. Pittsburg, Pa.—A terrific explosion occurred in the offices of the Columbian Film Exchange in the Ferguson building in the heart of the down town district. From 50 to 75 persons were injured, many of them seriously, and the monetary damage is estimated at $200,000 or more. At first it was believed that seven employees of the film company had lost their lives, but this proved untrue. A score of the injured were taken to hospitals. A majority of them were burned, while the others sustained fractures of the limbs The force of the explosion was so great that the south wall of the Ferguson building, on Third avenue, was blown out. The remaining walls were badly damaged and the building inspector ordered them razed. Windows for a square on either side of the explosion were broken and a number of pedestrians on Fourth avenue were cut by falling glass. Government to Aid Storm Victims. New Orleans, La.—The work of relief of storm sufferers in Terrebonne parish, Louisiana, now being vigorously pushed by the state of Louisiana, and citizens generally, received a further impetus when the federal government promised its support in rendering aid. Colonel S. N. Foote, in command of Jackson Barracks, left New Orleans for a personal visit to the stricken section. Colonel Foote will report the results of the investigation to the war department at Washington. Mowing Machine Accident. Newton—Thomas Sooby, aged 70, living near Elbing, met with a very serious accident. While cutting weeds on his farm with a mowing machine he decided to get off and walk, because of the rough ground. He stubbed his toe and fell in such a manner that his right hand was caught in the mower and all four fingers and the thumb were amputated. Big Yield of Wheat. Junction City.—Charlie Whale, one of the largest land owners in the county, has finished threshing his wheat and states that his yield is a little over 10,000 bushels. This yield is from a field of 400 acres, and the most of the wheat was contracted for by the Hogan Milling company several months before it was matured at a sliding scale, with the top price at $1.04. When the grain was threshed Mr. Whale said that a part of it had been damp and did not grade up as expected, but notwithstanding this the price he received by contracting was better than the present price. All of the crop with the exception of 1,000 bushels was sold. Sedan Oiled a Mile of Road. Sedan—The city of Sedan has caught the good roads germ and is allowing it to have full swing. Some time ago a mile of country road south of the city was oiled under the direction of the Sedan Commercial club. Fifty dollars was paid for this and it was all raised by public subscription. The oil had to be hauled so far that the cost of hauling was almost equal to the price of the oil. Nevertheless the total cost of dragging the road and of soaking it in oil was only $50. The road was oiled in May and is yet in almost as good condition as it was when finished. It is well rounded up with good drainage and the oil has made it solid; something like asphalt pavement. The road is the talk of the farmers. They will go a mile or two out of their way just to use it in driving into Sedan. STOCKS OF FRUIT JARS. Coffeyville.—If the housewives of Kansas could make use of all the fruit jars stationed in Coffeyville in one year, the people of the United States would have enough canned apples, peaches, preserves and other table luxuries to last them throughout the winter. The fact is easily established, if one would visit the plant of the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing company, located at Sixteenth and Spruce streets, and see the magnificent display they have on hand of fruit and preserve jars kept in readiness for the domestic use of the western states. Visitors who have chanced to ride past the company's plant in the street car to Silurian Springs, have gazed with awe at the mountain of jars that are to be seen in the yard. Invariably the questions is asked, "How can so much glass be left in exposure to man and the elements without enlarging the loss of the owners?" There is about five and one-half million fruit jars left in the open air at the plant and about three million jars are packed ready for shipment. The loss of jars by breakage is estimated at about 1 per cent. Since January 1 there has been about three times as many sold as there is now on hand, which is about twenty-five million. These jars are sent to all the western states except Wyoming and Nevada. The Ball Brothers company claim to sell more jars than any other plant west of the Mississippi. Killed Under a Falling Bridge. Senaca.—Ivy McBride of this city was killed while running a traction engine along the country roads. A bridge gave way and the engine went through killing him instantly. The accident happened four miles east of Seneca. TO SPEND MORE MONEY. K. C. S. Road WILL Improve Terminals in Pittsburgh. Pittsburg.—The Kansas City Southern is expending $5,000 in the remodeling of its former freight depot on East Seventh street. The entire lower floor will be made into office rooms and will be entirely remodeled. Heretofore all of the offices of the division superintendent and other departments have been located on the upper floor and in the passenger depot with the exception of the yardmaster's office. All of the different offices of the division superintendent will be on the ground floor after the building is remodeled with the exception of the trainmaster's office and the dispatcher's offices. Miami Has Republican Board. Paola.—Owing to the vacancy caused by the death of R. Hampson, chairman of the board of county commissioners of Miami county, J. Hoffman was appointed by the remaining members of the board and the county clerk. This is the first time in many years that here has been a solid Republican board in this county. 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The convention will have as guests of honor this year, Drs. Geo. W. Lee, Washington, D. C., and L. G. Jordan, Louisville, Ky. Dr. Lee is the most eloquent Negro of America and Dr. Jordan is styled "King of Missionaries" He is Corresponding Secretary of the National Baptist Convention the largest Negro religious organization in the world. These and other distinguished persons will take part on program. At night a Special Program will be rendered at Warren Street Baptist church. Special Announcement and program will appear later. E. Arlington Wilson, D. D. Rev. Geo. McNeal Rev. C G Fishback, B D Dea Jno E Lewis Rev M S Jones, B. Th. Harold Fleming is reported a little improved this week. Special Master E. V. McKeever tied Peerless Steam Laundry LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 001 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 Mrs. Robt. Davis has been on the sick list during the past week. Wade Bailey of Okla. City Ok. is a visitor in the city. Maylin Hall has returned to Western University for another term. Mrs. N.J. Starnes is in Anadar ka, Okla. visiting with her husband's relatives. Floyd Porter left Saturday for Quindaro, where he will enter Western University. Dr. Grant G. Brown who has been quite ill for the past few days is now able to be up. Mrs J. Rolland and Ida Page of Newton were visitors to the carnival last week. Mrs. Mary Butler who has peen visiting in Hutchinson returned home Saturday. Miss. Mattie McHenry is the guest of Mrs. W. T. Ross, 433 Nebraska ave. Kansas City Ks. Rev. J. H. Van Leu is making quite improvements on his residence 630 N. Water St. N. B. Copeland foreman in the Searchlight office has been on the sick list this week. W. M. Frazier enjoyed a visit from his father who came up from Hutchinson Saturday. Miss. Sophia Barber, of Douer Okla. is visiting in the city the guest of Mrs M. 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Both feel much refreshed by their visit: atch Space Ketzler Hardware Co., 354 North Main Street —DEALERS IN— Hardware, Hot Air Furnaces, Tin Work, Roofing, Guttering, Copper and Galvanized Iron Work. Repairing and Painting Tin Roofs A Specialty. Send your news in earlier W. N. Miller Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone - Bell 1641 BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Chil- dren's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 257 J. Ed Allen HARNESS MAKER 426 North Main St. New and 2nd Hand Harness Harness bought, sold, repaired and exchanged STIRLING CLOTHES Material, Fit, Style dnd Work- man-ship Garanteed If we only tailored for a few dozen men, we would have to charge each an exhorbitant price. We would have to take large profits from the few, in stead of very small one from each of our many customers. This is why we can put in- to a suit for you at $15.00 to $35.00 what the other fellow charges you from $25.00 to $60.00 for all suits, pants or overcoats are made to your individual measure at our shop 215 N. Main St. CALL AND SEE Stirling Woolen Mill Co TAILORS 215 N. Main WICHITA KANSAS Instead of making a fool of a man a woman furnishes the opportunity- and let him do the rest A 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 ing and Dye Works Lawrence Avenue Bell Phone Best in the Southwest Special Attention Given to Canine Practice Answered—Day or Night Wildes, Musician & Surgeon Med Hospital In the City Office and Hospital N. Market St., Wichita, Ks. to None ' Bread Makers Snow—TRY IT Stock and Poultry Food for the United States Law, under the Kansas State Law cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Market EWART MARKET The Peoples Cleaning and 131 North Lawrence A nd. Phone 178 The Biggest and Best in the High Class Surgery a Specialty All Calls Promptly Answered- Dr. C. R. W. Veterinary Physician The Finest Equipped Hospital Both Phones 1730 Office 236 N. Market "Second to PLEASES ALL Good Brea It is White As Snow— The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Stock a are all guaranteed under the Un Serial No. 13415 and under the B Register No. 1. It is The Cheapest and JOE STEW MEAT MAN Peoples Cleaning and Dye W 131 North Lawrence Avenue 178 The Biggest and Best in the Southwest Mass Surgery Special Attention Specialty Canine Pra Calls Promptly Answered—Day or N R. C. R. Wild Veterinary Physician & Surgeon The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Hones Office and Hosp 0 236 N. Market St., Wid second to Now SES Good Bread Ma ALL It is White As Snow—TRY IT Weiss Alfalfa Stock and Poul guaranteed under the United Stat No. 13415 and under the Kansas Sta er No. 1. It is The Cheapest and BEST FOOD E STEWAR MEAT MARKET The Peoples Cleaning and Dye Works Ind. Phone 178 Bell Phone 175 The Biggest and Best in the Southwest High Class Surgery Special Attention Given to a Specialty Canine Practice All Calls Promptly Answered-Day or Night Veterinary Physician & Surgeon The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Both Phones Office and Hospital 1730 236 N. Market St., Wichita, Ks. 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. JOE STEWART MEAT MARKET JOE STEWART MEAT MARKET F. T. CULP, PROPRIETOR For the best Meats, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veens and Sealship, Oysters, also Fresh Hom Cattish, and Halibut for your Lunch. Heim Sweet, Sour, Sweet Mixed or Dill, Baked in Cooked Meats. Lobest Meats, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sealship, Oysters, also Fresh Home and Halibut for your Lunch. Heinz Sour, Sweet Mixed or Dill, Baked Beef Meats. In Street. Wichita ALL - ENGSTR Amber Deal Successors to B. F. McLean 18 west Douglas Ave EN'S IMPERIAL F RAM — CORN MEAL — BREAKFAST thirty-five years milling experience in Wichita acts are the best that can be produced. Ma- selected grain only and put up in Special Pa- Ask Your Groce See that you get IMPERIAL IMBODEN MILLING WICHITA, KANSAS ULTER'S CA Pork, Lamb, Veal, Chick also Fresh Home Grown your Lunch. Heinz Pickles, or Dill, Baked Beans, and For the best Meats, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Chickens and Sealship, Oysters, also Fresh Home Grown Cattish, and Halibut for your Lunch. Heinz Pickles, Sweet, Sour, Sweet Mixed or Dill, Baked Beans, and Cooked Meats. 241 N. Main Street. Wichita, Kansas NGSTROM Dealers B. F. McLean Douglas Ave MERIAL FLOUR DEAL — BREAKFAST FOOD ing experience in Wichita our can be produced. Made froffl and put up in Special Packages, our Groce t IMPERIAL N MILLING Co. A, KANSAS R'S CAFE HILL - ENGS Lumber D Successors to B. F. Mc 318 west Dougl IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL GRAHAM — CORN MEAL — BE With thirty-five years milling experien- products are the best that can be pro- best selected grain only and put up in Ask Your Groce See that you get IMP THE IMBODEN MIN WICHITA, KAN COULTER'S HILL - ENGSTROM Successors to B.F. McLean 318 west Douglas Ave GRAHAM — CORN MEAL — BREAKFAST FOOD With thirty-five years milling experience in Wichita our products are the best that can be produced. Made from best selected grain only and put up in Special Packages, Ask Your Groce See that you get IMPERIAL THE IMBODEN MILLING Co. WICHITA, KANSAS COULTER'S CAFE 354 North MainSt. THE FINEST AND BEST IN THE Short Orders — Meals — Fish and C A much needed business in Wichita. No that you have a place that is a credit us let all join in and help push to succ Soft Drinks— Ice Cream— Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 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MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted DEPARTMENTS Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, Local, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Print Book-binding, Tailorlng, Business Courses, Making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Fashion Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Book-binding, Tailorlng, Business Courses, Dress making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. Thorough discipline, Christian influence careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra ate to Bon French, ACTING PRESIDENT in University ARO, KS Office Phone 1423 ents..... N USE "READ·IT" OUR color, flavor, and pounds of BY Mill Co. KANSAS SUCCESSORS TO SERVE'S CELEBRATED REAM AND RETAIL Socials and Churches any part of the city & KANDY KITCHEN OS. PROP. Phone 152 Abstract Co. Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESIDI Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone Excellence Counts..... THEN USE "U·KNEAD·IT" FLOUR It excels in every respect,—color, flavor, and p bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS SCOTT BROTHERS SUCCESSORS TO MESSERVE'S FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESOME AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches Orders delivered to any part of the city BON-TON & KANDY BAKERY SCOTT BROS. PROP. 146 N. Main St. Phon DEAM ABSTRACT Prof. Shelton French ACTING PRESIDENT Excellence Counts..... THEN USE "U·KNEAD·IT" FLOUR It excels in every respect,—color. flavor, and pounds of bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS SCOTT BROTHERS SUCCESSORS TO MESSERVE'S FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESOME AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches Orders delivered to any part of the city BON-TON & KANDY BAKERY JTCHEN SCOTT BROS. PROP. 146 N. Main St. Phone 152 NOETH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors Johnston's Hotel CHITA 507 N. Main St. K Everything first-class, Electric Lighti, Electric Transient Trade — Restaurant in Connection R. Johnston, Proprietor n's Hotel Main St. KANSAS Electric Lighti, Electric Fans restaurant in Connection Proprietor Johnston's Hotel CHITA 507 N. Main St. KANSAS Everything first-class. Electric Lighti, Electric Fans Transient Trade - Restaurant in Connection R. Johnston, Proprietor Its the man who "sticks-to-it" who wins. W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. A. O. Houston, E. G. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Henry Lassen, V. H. Branch. "I see that a New York professor re-forms bad boys with piano music." "I hope he bears in mind that some pianos need reforming quite as much as bad boys do." --- For full particiulars write to L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tucker, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, G. W. Brown, Vice President, V. H. Branch, Gashier. Fourth National Bank WICHITA, KANSAS Directors: W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, B. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Nattsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Hen ry Lassen. V. H. Branah. General Banking Co. Straighten Your Hair DEAR STIRS:-- I have used only one bottle of DEAR STIRS and now I would not be without it for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb MISS W. F. WALKER, Sis. I-Harriman, Ten Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow. Fifty years of success has proved its merit. Its use makes the hair straight, glossy, soft and pliable, so you can comb it and arrange it in any style you wish consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay you. Look for this name on every package. If your druggist will not supply you with the genuine dosa as, express or postal money order please for regular size's name and address hostile and give us your druggist's name and address We will forward hostile prepaid to any point in U. S.A. by return mail on receipt of price. Address. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 East Kenzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. For Everything in Building Material SEE SEE BATH PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. J-33 to 347 WEST DOUGLAS 6043 Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Ten houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach of all. Send your order to- 829 East Center BALINA, KANSAS Use Herman's Cement Stone Made from the best material. Lasts longer, wears better and more durable than any other Cement Stone on the market. Prices Reasonable. PRICES 11c each laid in wall 8c each delivered 7c each in the yard Rock Face 8c each Plain Face 7c each Manufactured By W. L. HERMAN W. L. Herman CONTRACTING : PLASTERER 856 Eagle St., Wichita, Kan. 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 North Water St. 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 Real Estate 5 room house and 50 x 500 ft on Sher- wood $600.00 2 vacant lots on Sherwood $300.00 6 vacant lots on Ohio Ave $1500.00 8 lots on Burns Ave $680.00 8 room two story house 2 lots $1500.00 5 vacant lots ($100.00) each $500.00 9 lots on Wabash ($125.00) each $112500 The Wichita Land and Investment Co. James J. Olden Pres. 612½ N. Main St. Wichita Kans. Send your news in earlier 10 - HYMN POST CARDS- 10c Something new, A beautiful reminder for your friends. Set of ten different subjects: beautifully illustrated "Rock of Ages" "Lead Kindly Light," "Just as I am," "Nearer my God to Thee," etc. etc. 3 sets for 25c Lawrence Co. Dept. 205, Chicago Ill. P. S. If you order 3 sets for 25c at once we will send you absolutely FRFEA beautiful Post Card entitled "Auld Lang Syne." Satisfaction IN EVERY POUND OF "Wichita's Best"Four POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 - Both Phones - 530 TRY US TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. E. D. Squire 245-247 N Main Street Has Some Bargains In New and 2nd Hand Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Window Shades, Stoves, and Ranges. Repairing Done. Bell phone 1837 Ind 1837 green Fine China Urn One of the finest urns in the west is the China urn on display in the North Window of the E D Squire Furniture Co at 2-5 North Main It was at the St Louis Worlds Fair and has a value of more than $100 Stop and see it It is a beauty. The Bible Training Class which meets at the A. M. E. parsonage every Wedoesday evening continues to increase in interest. They have at present an enrolled membership of 16 and others are added to the list each meeting. Those who desire to take up studies are cordially invited to come out and join the class. New Barber Shop At 612½ N Main st First Class Workmanship Your Trade Solicited Courteous Treatment W M Majors, Prop GET A COPY OF THE DAILY SEARCHLIGHT to be published Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 1909 --- --- 19 lbs Granulated Sugar $1.00 Corn Meal, sack, 20c 2 lbs Whole Rice 15c 4 lbs for 25c Flour, small sack, 75c; Large sack $1.50. 2 lbs good soda crackers 15c Good Rio Coffee, per pound 15c Dry Goods and Shoe Department: Calico. Mill Remnants 3c yd. White Table Linen, worth 51c yd.—we have them in 24 yd lengths at 35c yd. Men's Fancy colored hose, worth 15c—all you want at 10c per pair Hardware Department: See us for a complete line of shelf hardware. Fish ing goods, Builder's hardware; and everything which could be found in a First Class Hardware store. CHAS. B. PATTON Merchant Tailor First-Class Making of Men's Garments Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing A Specialty Guaranteed Deposits Certificates of Deposits issued PAYABLE ON DEMAND, bearing 4 per cent interest per annum for each full month from date of issue. Commercial checking accounts do not draw interest Open Saturday nights from 7 to 9 to receive deposits (First Publication in Searchlight September 4, 1909.) Administrator's Notice Our Mentholated Lotion State of Kansas, Sedgwick County, ss. We are the exclusive manufacturous of this preparation. It is a cooling application after shaving. It absolutely reives all cases of sun burn, chapped hands and faces and leaves the cuticle smooth and soft. In the Probate Court, in and for Said County: In the matter of the estate Emanuel Harrison, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Emanuel Harrison, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 26th day of August, A.D., 1909. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after date of such letters, they shall be forever barred. Works in time will find it a better application than vaseline or cold cream. We sell it for 10 cts an ounce or 3 ounces for 25c and warrant it to please. O. R. Bissa tz PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 811 N. Main St. Wichita, Kan W. N. MILLER, Administrator of the Estate of Dmanuel Harrison, Deceased. August 27th, 1909. The new cash grocery located at Pine and Water sts. We kindly invite you to call and see us. Everything is new and wholesome Prices right. A. Wallace and little son Eugene of Lawrener is in the city visiting with his father & mother in-law Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Price he is enroute to Denver Colorado where he will make a trip before returning to his home. A. L. Case Proprietor NOTICE All members of the Golden Link Art Club are requested to be present at the opening Tues. Oct. 12th at 1:30 at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Harper. Jones @Son Mrs. J. L. Harper, Pres. Mrs. T. H. Cov Sec't For Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Comforts, Blankets, Pillows, Dressers, Rugs, Lenoleums, Stoves of all kinds. Read the Wichita Searchlight — only $1,00 per year. Tables, Chairs, Rockers, Sanitary Couches, in fact any and all kinds of house furniture usually kept in an up-to-date store. New and 2nd Hand store. Satisfaction guaranteed or mongy refunded. Don't forget the place. H. O. Harrison 340 North Main Street Bell Phone 3347 Bankers Accident Insurance Company Of Des Moines, Iowa Are you a member? We insure you against Accident and Sickness for $1.00 per month or 31-8 cents a day. Information gladly given by it. T. P. SEIBERLING, District Manager THE WOODEN MILLS N ALL discussions regarding cotton two facts are paramount; first, that cotton controls the world; and second that the nations that reap a prodigal harvest from the sale of cotton goods depend upon America for the raw supply. N ALL discussions regarding cotton two facts are paramount; first, that cotton controls the world; and second that the nations that reap a prodigal harvest from the sale of cotton goods depend upon America for the raw supply. The American people have begun to realize the significance in the fact that alien nations that never saw a cotton plant have long since entered the Kingdom of Cotton and now divide dominion among themselves, excluding the United States—the country in which the cotton is grown. The reign of cotton is forever. As long as the race survives cotton goods will be worn in multiplying forms, but the countries that now sell the finished products of cotton to the world have no assurance of permanence in that trade. America's ultimate control in the cotton world is inevitable. Our manifest destiny as a world trader in cotton goods looms as a menace across the horizon of European states. America's future in this fabric has awakened the statesmen of all countries save our own. The wealth and progress of the United States are enduringly interwoven with the coming civilization of all cotton-consuming continents. The home for the dynasty of cotton is in the land of Dixie, not in London and Liverpool. Knowing our latent power, we can afford to look candidly at some contemporary facts. They are not flattering to our national pride. They reveal a world of opportunity passed by. If we turn aside for a moment from the paradox and irony or spinners in Lancashire, St. Gall or Chemnitz, 3,000-miles and more from a cotton field, turning out finished cotton garments for many peoples, including some of the Americans who grew the raw material, we can admire the value of cotton goods massed in the great world movements of trade. From the factories of Europe and Japan countless ships carry increasing cargoes of cotton fabrics to every civilized port. Goods woven of this staple constitute a vast proportion of the merchandise hauled by train across all continents, and where modern methods of transportation pause primitive and picturesque carriers take up the burden of the world's cotton output and trudge with these goods to eager customers along the most remote frontiers; Cotton cloth paves the way for Christianity in the jungles of the Dark Continent; to the savages of the Congo cotton cloth is more precious than ivory or gold. Under the midnight sun arctic dogs drag sleds laden with cotton goods. The condor and the eagle look down wondering upon pack trains carrying the product of European cotton mills across the Andes. The yak goes burdened with cotton goods intoibet. Godowns along Chinese streams are stored with cotton goods awaiting shipment, and to the upper reaches of the Yang-tse and Ho-angho the native Chinese trader on his junk carries cotton cloths and garments to interior tribes. Burros laden with cotton goods from England and Germany pick their way across the mountains of Mexico. The elephants of India and the camels of the Levant and Egypt carry cotton goods. And the unique and almost unbelievable fact is that this incredible volume of traffic in cotton goods is engineered by countries that do not and cannot raise the raw supply. The energy and ambition of Europe and Japan are pledged to transporting cotton goods to the remotest door, but America, which furnishes the unmanufactured product and makes possible the commercial invasion of the world, has little share in the profit from that conquest. The contest among the powers to-day is for trade and cotton in some form is the chief commodity carried. As never_before in history, the ships that cross and recross the sea "are weaving the warp and the woof of the world's civilization." The ships of western Europe go forth laden with cotton goods. England leads in the mighty world traffic. That kingdom has had the farseeing wisdom to provide cheap transportation between the factories of England and the consuming countries. And Germany's wonderful rise to rivalry is due to the clear vision that sees the future of its empire on the sea. The new successes of Japan are founded upon the multiplying exports from its cotton mills. The Sunrise Kingdom is actually selling abroad more cotton goods than silk, and hitherto silk has been commercially supreme in the far east. In fact, cotton goods constitute the most important factor in the commerce of every great country except America. There is portent of great and revolutionary changes in the world's trade in cotton goods. It is inconceivable that other nations can go on at the expense of America, winning trade triumphs with a commodity which they do not naturally possess, which they cannot obtain in sufficient quantities outside of the United States, and which they could not manufacture at a profit but for the fact that we sell the product near and, at times, even below the cost of raising it. There is no logical reason why the United States should sell Europe only $4,000,000 worth of finished cotton goods a year while that part of the world exports to us more than $50,000,000 worth. And there is no logical reason why it should continue to be possible and profitable for a little half-frozen country on the roof of Europe to reach out to America, purchase hundreds of thousands of bales of cotton, and, after carrying them across the Atlantic, ship them back to the United States in finished form and in quantities amounting in value to $15,000,000 in a year. We have been unjustifiably jubilant regarding our foreign trade. We do sell abroad enormous quantities of goods and materials, but in respect to cotton it is largely the raw product, on which there is little profit. Alone of all the industrial nations the United States is not an important factor in the sale of cotton goods to mankind. For instance, of the international demand for cotton yarns we supply less than one-third of one per cent. Here is the record, up to the date of writing, disclosing America's unsuccess as an international trader in cotton goods: IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF COTTON GOODS FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER, 1908. From England ..... $5,705,453 France ..... 517,047 Germany ..... 329,819 Switzerland ..... 297,360 Other Europe ..... 228,818 Japan ..... 80,526 Other countries ..... 1,297 Total ..... $7,160,320 Special Master B. V. McKeever filed papers to this effect in the supreme A JAPANESE COTTON SPINNER Imports of Cotton Clothing (Knit Goods). From England ..... $ 92,939 France ..... 193,610 Germany ..... 5,732,330 Switzerland ..... 229,825 Other countries ..... 28,320 Other clothing ..... 3,007,658 Total ..... $9,284,652 Imports of Laces, Edgings, Embroideries, Insertions, Trimmings, Lace Curtains, Etc. From England ..... $ 4,607,791 Belgium ..... 196,959 France ..... 5,745,798 Germany ..... 3,008,967 Switzerland ..... 8,526,309 Other Europe ..... 154,017 Asia and Oceanica ..... 159,085 Other countries ..... 24,581 Plushes, thread, etc ..... 5,918,400 Total ..... $28,341,907 Total imports ..... $44,786,879 Exports of Cotton Goods, Dyed, Unbleached, Painted, Etc. To England ..... $ 398,475 Germany ..... 3,847 Turkey ..... 112,165 Other Europe ..... 62,684 British North America ..... 463,780 Central America ..... 1,349,332 Mexico ..... 143,956 Argentina ..... 107,982 Chinese Empire ..... 4,028,650 Other countries ..... 7,606,617 Total ..... $14,277,488 Exports of Clothing. Knit goods ..... $ 1,095,781 All other ..... 2,246,120 Cotton waste ..... 2,164,347 Yarn ..... 405,691 All other ..... 2,434,381 An analysis of this trade in cotton goods reveals that of our exports more than $6,000,000 worth consists of unbleached cloth, while of our imports more than $22,000,000 worth consists of finer fabrics, including embroideries, laces and curtains. Altogether the figures show that while we exported in the 10 months ending with October, 1908, $22,000,000 worth of the output of our cotton mills, the nations sold to us almost 100 per cent. more than we sold to them. It is a grotesque and almost unbelievable item in the commerce of this age that a resourceful nation like America, the producer of the world's cotton, should buy back two dollars' worth of cotton goods for every dollar's worth it ships abroad. When our competitors buy from us eight or nine million bales of unmanufactured cotton, it is a mark of their enterprise, not of ours. The greater part of our foreign trade is the result of suction from abroad, not of propulsion from America. The need of the nations is for our raw cotton and they send their ships to get it. If we were aborigines and raised cotton we could sell it. ROSSER CAMEL CARAVAN LOADED WITH COTTON GOODS ENROUTE FORTIBEI It requires no salesman or advertising to make raw cotton popular in all industrial centers from Manchester to Milan, and eastward to Japan. If we did not have a plank afloat we could sell raw cotton to the world. America is not a serious competitor for trade oversea. In all the annals of national pride and delusion there has been no greater folly than the present popular belief in the United States that we have engineered a commercial invasion abroad. The trading nations must have our cotton and while upward of 190 tariff walls fence them off in their rivalry they all fear America and carefully put raw cotton on the free list. There has been a notable increase in the bulk of our foreign commerce, but we have merely kept pace with the whole world's advance. In fact it is the progress in purchasing power of foreign nations that has made possible our heavy exports of raw materials. We have been boasting of outborne cargoes that enriched our rivals far more than they did America. When we cite the mere totals of our foreign trade without examining the nature of that traffic we blind ourselves to the magnificent field awaiting American enterprise abroad. The rivalry for foreign markets, the improvements in the facilities for reaching them and cotton's marvelous contribution to merchandise have so revolutionized the world's trade that the commerce of former centuries is insignificant in comparison. The foreign traffic of any of the leading industrial nations to-day exceeds in volume and value the total foreign trade of all countries combined a hundred years ago! The annual external trade of even so diminutive a country as the Netherlands exceeds the billion-dollar mark. And this astounding increase in the trade of nations, creating virtually a new earth, is due in large measure to the volume of cotton manufacture and the world-wide sale of cotton goods. We fail to keep in mind that in that world traffic America does not share. We have been boasting of mere bulk—boasting while we have been sending to industrial Europe the raw supply without which it could not compete with America for a year. Gladstone estimated that the wealth accumulated by the nations during the first 50 years of the nineteenth century equaled all that had been stored up by mankind in the preceding 1800 years, and that their multiplying fortunes between 1850 and 1870 duplicated the record of the foregoing fifty. So that in those 70 years the increase of the world's wealth exceeded by 100 per cent. the piled-up treasures of all lands in all the preceding centuries since the birth of Christ. And the accumulations since 1870 are literally beyond compute. Such a world with its consuming power is the market that confronts America, the country that alone possesses the commodity indispensable to the nations. Thus far we have neglected our stewardship. During the last fiscal year we sold to the old world only a little over $4,000,000 worth of finished cotton goods. Our best customer in that part of the world was the United Kingdom, which bought from us $1,853,984 worth. But while we were growing foolishly proud over that, England was selling us $23,165,392 worth of cotton goods spun of our material. The itemized columns, placed side by side, are a reproach to resourceful America. Here is the record, preserved by our bureau of statistics: Such is the inglorious story of our traffic with our greatest European customer. And England is adding to its cotton spindles at the rate of more than 200,000 every 30 days! In the last 12 months this increase in the United Kingdom was 2,765,000. And every new mill and every new spindle in England is erected with the confidence that the raw cotton can be obtained from the American planter at prices which beggar him. King Cotton on a British Throne. Cotton is the world's king, but it sits on a British throne! Last year we exported a little over 200,000,000 yards of piece goods, valued at $15,000,000, but at the same time the United Kingdom was selling abroad more than POSSEA THE SUNDAY SERVICE INDIA COTTON MERCHANTS 6,000,000,000 yards, valued at more than $400,000,000! If you confront the ordinary jubilant statistician with the cold analysis of our unsuccess abroad the rejoinder is apt to be that, after all, America for many years has had a "favorable balance of trade." In a recent optimistic review of America's foreign commerce it is set forth with much elation that the excess of exports over imports in the past fiscal year amounted in value to $446,000,000. But to get those figures we had to count in $482,000,000 worth of raw cotton shipped abroad; and if we cross out raw cotton from the record our foreign commerce reveals an export trade considerably less than our import, and as unmanufactured cotton is sold abroad through no enterprise on the part of America, but is rather a traffic resulting from our neglect of our opportunity, there is nothing in the mere totals of our for- an traffic to warrant the complacency of our statesmen. There was a time when Yankee packets carried American wares around the world, but we have abandoned our ships and they have all but vanished from the seas. The federal hand has been busy building breakwaters, scooping out harbors and deepening waterways. Now we are cutting a channel through the hemisphere. Conscious of our strength and in the presence of bewildering achievements at home, we find it difficult to realize that our dominion pauses at the shores of our seas. The decline of our merchant marine from the days of our great achievements is not the result of any decrease in our national vigor. The energy and genius of the American people have simply been withdrawn from the sea. We have expended our ingenuity and strength and riches in exploiting the continen'or at least the northern and western part of it, with the result that we have developed between the two great oceans the most successful industrial nation the world has known. --- Cashier—You'll have to bring some one to identify you before we can cash this check. Got any friends in the town? Stranger—Not one. I'm the tax collector. The Style. "My! but the old lady from Holland is mad! Somebody ought to tell her it is not considered the thing to show such emotion in public." "Why, she is just in the style." "In the style?" "Certainly. She is merely showing off her Dutch choler." The spiritualistic medium finds no hidden treasure except in the pockets of the credulous living. Lewis's Single Binder gives the smoker what he wants, a rich, mellow-tasting cigar. The true Christian does a great many things he does not have to do. Dr. Pierre's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, ungranules. Easy to take as candy. The people who don't want to stay little must read big books. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES, BACKACHE ORDER 375 "Guaranteed" PUBLIC LAND DRAWING 2200 acres of irrigated Government Land in Arkansas Valley, Colorado, will be thrown open for settlement October 21, 1909, under the Carey Act. Opportunity to get an irrigated farm at low cost on easy payments. Only short residence required. Send for book giving full information. Two Buttes Irrigation and Reservoir Company Lamar, Colorado Pound for pound Alabastine, the sanitary wall coating, is guaranteed to cover more wall surface than any hot or cold water kalsomine. Buy only in packages labeled Alabastine The Sanitary Wall Coating Alabastine is suitable for use on plastered walls, wood ceilings, brick or canvas. Alabastine is an alabaster powder ready to mix with cold water and apply with a wall brush. ry it. All Dealers. SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Prolonging Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature New Wood REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Cleanses and beautifies the hair. Promotes a luxurious growth. Rewards. Also helps Gray Hair to its Youthful Color. Curates the Youngest Ling. Bo, and g1.00 at Drugges. A DOSE OF PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR Coughs and Cold is as safe as it is effective. Guar- anteed to contain no opiates. It is very palatable too—children like it. All Druggists, 25 Cents "ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE" 13 Suppose that just as shakespeare said. Suppose that when But watch her sing her latest song And trip the lightsome toe! O, that might be—might very well be, As any of us can easily see; For burglarars armed with gun and knife To hold the mirror up to life. And ladies who would sing and dance Will never miss the slightest chance. Suppose that when a sighing beau Proposes to his love, He sings about the silvery glow Of little stars above— And she would quickly fill With folk who hark to this And hear the damsel gayly trill About the first sweet kiss! O, that might be—might very well be, As any of us can readily see; So she hides behind the door, And parents tippee 'crown' floor, And all that's lacking is the song— So Shakespeare wasn't far from wrong. Not What It Seemed "What is the price of this bathing suit?" asks the young woman of the salesman with the ingrowing mustache. "That is not a bathing suit, madam," he replies, diffidently. "That is a fancy lamp shade." The Good Old Days. The stranger was a large, forceful-looking man, with an under-shot jaw and beetling brows. He entered the retreat of the long-haired dreamer who was endeavoring to make a living by writing poetry. "Say," began the stranger, "you're the chap that writes these things about the good old days, and the longing of the heart for the times that used to be, and the beauties of the golden past as compared with the present, aren't you?" "At times I do write some little thing of that nature," replied the long-haired one. "At times I do endeavor to express the harking back of the soul to the days of long ago, when the skies were blue and the woods were green, and the roses dripped with dew and the birds sang their sweetest notes, and the heart beat time to the carols of—" "Well, I just wanted to tell you you're getting part of your wish." interrupted the stranger. "This telegraphers' strike is a fair illustration of how it would be to set the world back forty or 50 years to please some of you chumms!" Inventive Genius. "Quite by accident," says the man with the dust-begripped face, "I struck upon a motive power for my auto which gives it twice the speed and does not leave half so disagreeable an odor trailing after it." "You don't say!" exclaims the man with the serrated whiskers. "Fact. I ran out of gasoline 40 miles from town, and tried half a pound of limburger cheese from the lunch hamper." Prophetic "We're goin' to have watermelon for dinner," pridefully announces the little boy to the little girl in the next yard. "Well, we've got one ordered," replies the little girl, stoutly. "We're goin' to have ours disordered!" O. Happy Fate. "O. happy death!" the lover sighed The while the lovely girl he eyed. "O. happy death, to kiss your hair And taste the bleaching compound there, To press your cheek, which like a rose With artificial blushes glows, To finish off with lengthened lips Of the blood red upon your lips— And, my blood with your beauty filled, Be by your lovellness thus killed!" Harmless "Don't you think," asks the neighbor, "that perhaps your daughters' illness is caused by the milk you use." "Oh, no," answers the mother. "We use nothing but paralyzed milk." You Look Prematurely Old Because of those ugly, grizzly, gray haire. Use "LA CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. PRICE. $1.00, retail. Kidney Disease Shows Many Painful and Unpleasant Symptoms. George S. Crowell, 1109 Broadway, Helena, Mont., says: "I was troubled with a disordered condition of the kidneys, some backache and irregular passages of secretions. At times I was obliged to get up out of bed at night, and the urine was unnatural in appearance. On the advice of a friend I with a disordered condition of the kidneys, some backache and irregular passages of secretions. At times I was obliged to get up out of bed at night, and the urine was unnatural in appearance. On the advice of a friend I procured Doan's Kidney Pills and began using them. This remedy helped me at once, strengthened my kidneys and corrected the disordered condition." Remember the name—Doan's. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. NOT FOND OF PIGEONS Mayor of Philadelphia Resents Inter- ference in His Efforts to Get Rid of Them. Mayor Reyburn, who considers the city hall pigeons a nuisance, and would rid the building of them if he could, considers the efforts of the anticruelty to animals societies to prevent the pigeons being driven out as maddesome, and sometimes waxes sarcastic in referring to the societies. Recently, while the mayor was holding his daily chat with the newspaper men, several fire engines with clanging gongs, came thundering down Broad street and around the city hall. The pigeons, evidently frightened by the gongs, flew excitedly around and around outside of the mayor's office on the north side of the building: As the whir of wings swept through the room, the mayor exclaimed, half smiling, but with an attempt at seriousness: "My! The fire engines are disturbing the pigeons. Where is the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals? Such a trifle as saving citizens' property from burning should not be allowed to interfere with the peace of the pigeons."—Philadelphia Times. They Didn't Have to Change. During the years in which our pure food laws have been put into effect there has been a great hurrying and scurrying on the part of the food manufacturers to change their methods to make them conform to the law. The Quaker Oats Company is a conspicuous exception. It was admitted that Quaker Oats was as pure and clean as possible and that it was an ideal food. It is so cheap that any one can afford it and so nourishing that everyone needs it. The result of last year's experiments at Yale and other points where food values were tested is that Quaker Oats has been adopted by many persons as their food on which they rely for adding vigor and endurance of muscle and brain. This splendid food is packed in three ways—regular size, large size family package and hermetically sealed tins. The latter especially adapted to hot climates. "Filthy Lucre." The expression "filthy lucre" is of Biblical origin, and is to be found in the third chapter of the first book of Timothy, where the qualifications necessary for the office of a bishop are thus set forth: "This is a true saying. If a man desireth the office of bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop must then be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covous." The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. It great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. Old Poets Knew of Automobile. "The old poets knew about the automobile." "How, now?" "Macaulay speaks of Lars Porsena and his ivory car." "Well?" "And Poe cites an instance of the air growing denser. Evidently an auto had just passed." In a New England weekly newspaper there appeared not long ago the following advertisement: "A stone mason or his daughter may receive one quarter's music lessons in exchange for work on a cellar."-Youth's Companion. Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Always use it to break in new shoes. Soiled feet are free. Address Allen S, Olmsted, LeRoy, New York. Identified. Police Sergeant—Can you give me a description of the person who ran over you?" "Oi can that. He had on a fur coat an' an autymobile cap an' goggles." FAVORED DOGS IN GERMANY Dachshund is the Most Popular Variety, the English Bulldog Being Second Choice. The dachshund is the favorite dog in Germany, and a very useful and pleasant companion he seems to be. The English bulldog is a good second in popularity, and the nearer he is to our standard points the better he is liked. The fox terrier varies a good deal in size and marking and is evidently not so well known in Germany as he deserves to be. The ladies there are as fond of their little Poms and their King Charleshes as are their English sisters of their pet dogs at home. Some few dogs in the streets are harnessed to four wheeled trucks. Usually a man and a dog pull. The work seemed too heavy and exhausting for the dogs, which are generally mongrels of the mastiff type. They look in fair condition and are not ill treated.—Farm and Home. HUMOR BURNED AND ITCHED. Eczema on Hand, Arms, Legs and Face—It Was Something Terrible. "About fifteen or eighteen years ago eczema developed on top of my hand. It burned and itched so much that I was compelled to show it to a doctor. He pronounced it ringworm. After trying his different remedies the disease increased and went up my arms and to my legs and finally on my face. The burning was something terrible. I went to another doctor who had the reputation of being the best in town. He told me it was eczema. His medicine checked the advance of the disease, but no further. I finally concluded to try the Cuticura Remedies and found relief in the first trial. I continued until I was completely cured from the disease, and I have not been troubled since. C. Burkhart, 236 W. Market St., Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 19, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston. Ring or Chinese - Gratters: Prince Ching, head of the foreign department of the Chinese government, is pictured as an eminent oriental grafter by the Peking correspondent of the London Times, who writes: "Since the downfall of Yuan Shih-kai the Wal-wu-pu (foreign office) has relapsed into its former state of incapacity, and for this Prince Ching is to blame. Amiable but corrupt, he has stood for a generation for all that is worst in Chinese officialdom. All stories of his rapacity, his greed, his unscrupulous sales of office, his indifference to the affairs of state. His wealth is enormous, yet no generous or charitable action has ever been recorded in his favor. Every new minister in every office of emolument has to pay him toll." STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO, L. IV. 1853. FRANK J. CHENY makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENY & CO. doing business at HALL'S CATARRH CURE, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this eighth of December, A. D., 1866. A. W. GLEASON. NOTARY PUBLIC. Halls CATARRH Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists. 75c. His Proper Sphere. Prince Bismarck was once pressed by a certain American official to recommend his son for a diplomatic place. "He is a very remarkable fellow," said the proud father; "he speaks seven languages." "Indeed," said Bismarck, who did not hold a very high opinion of linguistic acquirements; "what a wonderful head waiter he would make!" Like Their Famous Namesakes An upper Harlem man named his twin sons Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft, says the New York Sun. A friend asked him the other day how they were getting along. "Famously," was the answer. "William digs steadily into his breakfast bowl while Theodore yells and pounds him over the head with a spoon." Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Wool, 25c. Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq'd, 25c. Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 24c. Rough on Roaches, Powd', 15c, 25c. Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c. Rough on Skeeters, agreeable to use, 25c. E. S. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. J. She Took a Pair. "How much are these shoes?" asked the lady who had the reputation of being a keen shopper. "Those shoes are not for sale," replied the salesman, who had something of a reputation, too; "we're giving them away with every pair of shoe laces at $3.50."—Judge. YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers sell large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. If you are on confidential terms with almost any family you discover they are terribly hard up. There are imitations, don't be fooled. There is no substitute! Tell the dealer you want Lewis' Single Binder cigar. The shadow of a trouble is often blacker than the trouble itself. DOCTOR ADVISED OPERATION CuredbyLydiaE.Pinkham's Vegetable Compound P. Another Operation Avoided. Chicago, Ill.—"I want women to know what that wonderful medicine, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, has done for me. Two of the best doctors in Chicago said I would die if I did not have an operation, and I never thought of seeing a well day again. I had a small tumor and female troubles so that I suffered day and night. A friend recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it made me a well woman."—Mrs. ALVENA SERLING, 11 Langdon St., Chicago, Ill. Lydia E. 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PRICE, $1.00, ret It is a common occurrence nowadays to hear a man remark with disgust: "It is impossible to have good painting done these days; either the paint is not good or there are no good painters." This, however, is not true. There is good paint, and there are good painters. But the question is, bringing them together. One cannot expect a satisfactory painting job without pure white lead. There is a way to make sure you are getting pure white lead without testing it. See that the keg bears National Lead Company's famous Dutch Boy Painter trademark, which is a positive guarantee of purity. However, anyone can test white lead. National Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Bldg., New York City, will send you a lead tester and painter's outfit, consisting of book of color schemes, specifications, etc., upon request. Mars the Next Field. There are many who will part from the north pole with regret. All their lives it has seemed the one inconquerable salient of nature's fortress, the very synonym of the impossible goal of human endeavor. With the pole itself succumbing, the world is no longer the same, and everything seems within the realm of mortal achievement. We must now think of talking with Mars with more respect. The professor's mirrors may prove any day a reality. Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. G. A. R. Posts Abroad The first Grand Army post in Europe has lately been organized at Oldham, in Lancashire, England, where 20 former union soldiers reside. Although it is the first European post, it is not the first outside the limits of the United States, as there are already four in Canada, one in Peru, and one in Honolulu.—St. John (N. B.) Globe. With a smooth iron and Defiance Starch, you can launder your shirt-walst just as well at home as the steam laundry can; it will have the proper stiffness and finish, there will be less wear and tear of the goods, and it will be a positive pleasure to use a Starch that does not stick to the iron. Kind of Wife He Wanted. Binks—"If you ever intend to marry, pick out a woman who can swim." Jinks—"Why?" Binks—"She can keep her mouth water." If Your Eyes Bother You get a box of PETITT'S EYE SALVE, old reliable, most successful eye remedy made. All druggists or Howard Bros., Buffalo, N. Y. It may get so some time that a man who attends to his own business will be called eccentric.—Dallas News. Hamlin's Wizard Oil is over fifty years old and, like an old friend, it can be depended upon just as surely as the family doctor who may be miles away. When a man is sick he has great trouble with his wife as to how much he should eat. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. Do God's will as he makes it known to-day, and to-morrow will take care of itself. WHY SUFFER FROM A COLD when a few drops of Perry Davis' tinkleraker take pumpily in some hot or milk will prevent it in 25c, 30c and 60c bottles. At all dealers. Palm tree prosperity does not depend upon weather or climate. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, ailys pain, cures wind colic. 200 bottle. No man can pray right while he lives wrong. 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IF YOU are in any-wise interested in the Negro race and in aiding in help solving the great questions which to-day confront the American Negro—we solicit your subscription, your patronage, to the Searchlight in our effort for the highest intellectual, christian, moral, financial and physical standard for our race. Your patronage solicited. TO-DAY is the day TO SUBSCRIBE. Our next issue may contain some information or news item of Vital Interest to you. Our subscription rate-one dollar per year-is within the reach of all. You will never have reasons to regret it. AGENTS WANTED We want active, wide-awake hustling men, women, boys and girls as Agents for the Searchlight in every city, town village and community. JOB PRINTING In this Department we m specialty of High - Gri commercial Job Printing Mail Orders We give prompt atten all Orders sent us by m Printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Work Press all communications to THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 134 N. Water St., Wichita, K GOOD MONEY can be realized by the right persons as Agents and Correspondents of the Searchlight. JOB PRINTING In this Department we make a specialty of High - Grade Commercial Job Printing... Mail Orders We give prompt attention to all Orders sent us by mail for Job Printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Large. Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Workmen Address all communications to THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas Special Master E. V. McKeever Iled Keep An Eye On THIS SPACE MAKES KNOTTY POINT IN LAW. Owners of Property Have Right to Forbid Flight of Airships. A law framed thousands of years ago by the ancient Romans, and the only one bearing on the subject, may have to be amended or wholly nullified before airships go shooting about through space at their own sweet will. This important fact was brought out at a meeting of aeronauts in London. At present nobody has the right to fly across occupied land. The world is governed by the ancient Roman law, "usque ad Coelum." It means that every landowner has a right to the air above his head as far up as he chooses to go, and can get an injunction to restrain anyone from flying through it. So far nobody has attempted to put the law in force. It would be most uncomfortable, not to say disastrous, for a farmer suddenly to emerge from his barn or smokehouse and pepper one's airship with bullets. The fact that the aeronaut from his lofty perch could not be expected to see the "No Trespass" sign might not prove a mitigating circumstance with the rural magistrate. TO HESITATE LONG IS TO FAIL Successful Business Man Must Have Attribute of Courage. Many a man fails because he does not dare to take risks, to take the initiative. When do you expect to do anything distinctive in life? When do you expect to get out of the ranks of mediocrity? The men who do original things are fearless. There is a lot of dare in their make-up, a great deal of boldness. They are not afraid to take chances, to shoulder responsibility, to endure inconvenience and privation There never was a time when the quality of courage was so absolutely indispensable in the business world as it is to-day. It does not matter how many success qualities you possess, young man, if you lack courage you will never get anywhere. Not even honesty or perseverance will take its place. There is no substitute for courage. It does not matter how well educated you may be, or how good a training you may have had for your vocation, if you are a hesitator, if you lack that courage which dares to risk all on your judgment, you will never get above mediocrity. The men who stand at the top of their line of endeavor stand there because they have the courage of their convictions. They had the courage to climb, had the nerve to undertake even against the advice of others.—Success Magazine. A Queen's Will. Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV., was a woman of great plety and exceptional humility, which was shown in the directions for her funeral. "I die in all humility," she wrote, "knowing well we are all alike before the throne of God, and request, therefore, that my mortal remains be conveyed to the grave without any pomp or ceremony. They are to be moved to St. George's chapel, Windsor, where I request to have a quiet funeral. "I particularly desire not to be laid cut in state, and the funeral to take place by daylight; no procession, the coffin to be carried by sailors to the chapel. I die in peace, and wish to be carried to the tomb in peace, and free from the vanities and the pomp of the world."--Home Notes. Antiquity of the Sausage. The sausage dates back to the year 897. It has been asserted that the Greeks in the days of Homer manufactured sausages, but this prehistoric mixture had nothing in common with our modern product. The ancient so-called sausage was composed of the same materials which enter into the make-up of the boudin of the French market and the blood pudding of the French-Canadian. The ancient sausage was enveloped in the stomachs of goats. Not until the tenth century did the sausage made of hashed pcrk become known. It was in or near the year 1500 that, thanks to the introduction into Germany of cinnamon and saffron, the sausages of Frankfort and Strassburg acquired a universal reputation. Ratst A captain on an ocean liner tells the following story: Coming from the old country was a very nervous old lady who complained that she was sure there was a rat in her stateroom. "Keep it there, madam," said the captain. "But do you like rats?" asked she. "I've got a nest in my cabin," retorted the brusque seaman, "and I never disturb them. When they lay, the ship I do." "Why, you must be superstitious," urged the dame. "No, ma'am," wound up the captain. "I'm not, but the rats are." Getting Ahead of One's Self. "If I have anything to do that I particularly dislike, I start to work on if the first thing after breakfast, subordinating all routine work to that task," said a successful housekeeper recently. "One can expend caugh nervous energy thinking about and worrying over an unpleasant duty to accomplish it. When it is finished and off one's mind early in the day, one gets ahead of one's self, so to speak." £5000.00 To the Baptist of Kansas You are hereby notified that the State Missionary Baptist Convention of Kansas will commence with the New Hope Baptist church at Wichita Kansas, Rev. E. T. Fishback, pastor Oct. 5th to 11th. 09, $5000.00 (five thousand dollars) must be raised at this meeting to carry on the missionary work of this convention. Let us not forget the Old Folks Home but let every church send up a liberal donation for it. A beautiful gold medal will be given to the pastor of the church that send up the largest amount of money for state work and one also to the moderator of the Association that does likewise. Rev. E. A. Wilson Pres. J. E. Lewis Rec. Sec't. LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON EARTH. Night Lights of New York Are a Vision of Magnificence. The sky line of New York is always changing. So, too, the night lights shift and grow in wonderful magnificence, creeping continually further upward toward the stars, until the lower city, grouped around the Singer tower, has become a veritable Chimborazo of glitter and glow. The little lamps that mark the dark wharves barely show. Above them the scant candles of the older city twinkle here and there, but not enough to mar the dark foreground beyond which come the palaces more goregous than any ever coaxed from genil land by slaves of Aladdin's lamp. From the platform towers of the great bridge the picture sets to the best advantage. It begins with the sinking sun. The murky view beyond the bay betcomes dull and dark. The torch in Liberty's hand suddenly gleams starlike in the night and then, like the twinkling in a kaleidoscope, the palaces begin to glitter in the gloom. There is no vision like it elsewhere in the world, yet only now and then does a bridge pedestrian pause in his hurled walk to give the spectacle a momentary glance. The usual New Yorker cares little for the splendor of his town.—N. Y. World. Hard Lite of Arctic Sealer The Arctic sealer endures a hard life. Sealing does not consist only of hurried scrambling over ice, and fiercely breathless battling afterwards. There are many hardships to endure. The most common type of Arctic weather is a dense, lung clogging fog, with a rasp of cold that is enough to freeze a glowing furnace. This fog may be diversified with cruel blizzards of petting snow, borne on the wings of the constant gales. Once the snow passes come sleet and rain—rain that is as cold as ice. Misery prevails greatly among the crews of Arctic sealers, for the dampness and the cold soon say the stoutest constitutions. Where She'd Wear It. Somebody sent this to the society editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and made affidavit that it really happened. Here it is: They were out at an afternoon card party. A stout woman dropped a card to the floor. "Would you be so kind as to pick up that card for me?" she inquired of the little woman at her right. "Certainly," said the accommodating woman at the right, picking up the card. "You see," explained the stout woman. "I've got on a brand new $50 corset, and I'm afraid I'll strain it if I lean over." "Hum!" commented the other woman, enviously. "If I had a $50 corset Fd wear it on the outside. I really wouid." KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. Taborian Home, R. F. D. No. 8, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. PR. 823 Freeman, K. C., Kan. REV. M. WOOTEN, C. G. O. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NOTICE TABORS NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Tent is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once. W. N. MILLER, Editor. TABERNACLES. Number. 1 Queen of the West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. M. Wilson, 945 Everett. 2 Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. S. Crisp, 615 So. Walnut. 3 M. Hope, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. C. Tillman, 802 E. 18th. 4 Helping Hand, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. S. Campbell, 616 W. 1st. 5 Cresent, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. C. Brown, 920 N. 10th. 7 Sunbeam, Salina, Kan., Mrs. R. 8 Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 716 Cypress. Parker, 502 N. 6th. 8 Rebecca May, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. L. Smith, 308 E. 11th. 10 St. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. I. Wallace, R. R. No. 5. 11 Saba Meroe, K. C., Kan. P. Woodford, 823 Freeman. 2 Golden Rule, K. C., Kan., Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stewart. 4 Candace, Pittsburg, Kan., Mrs. M. Beasley, 109 W. Washington. 5 America Davis, Weir, Kan., Mrs. E. Lee, Box 25. 16 Silver Leaf, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. L. Morton, 1208 Washington. 17 Western Queen, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. A. Masir, 1817 Wall. 18 St. Maria, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. C. Wade, 22 N. 16th. 20 Maria, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. P. Johnson, 501 Hyman. 24 Charlity Rose, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. A. Garner, 704 E. 12th. 28 Modern, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. A. Ray, 1412 E. Clark. 29 Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Woods, 935 Cherokee. 30 Victoria, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Bright, 714 Fifth. 32 Emma Gaines, Butte, Mont., Mrs. Saline Easter, 334 Dakota St. (rear). 34 Wichita, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Sally Hall, 1024 Ohio. 35 Golden Rule, S. Omaha, Neb., Mrs. S. Jones, 819 N. 27th. 37 Eutevator, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. M. Gosby, 108 N. 3rd. 38 Covenant, Weir, Kan., Mrs. L. F. Taylor, Box 1174. 39 Deborah, Abeline, Kan., Mrs. A. Gibson, 411 S. 1st. 40 Mt. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. J. Ware, 807 N. Y. 43 Fair West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. R. Saunders, 734 N. J. 47 Pearly Rose, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. S. O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan. 48 Magadalene, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. F. 49 St. Annis, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Hardiman, 1801 Kansas. 49 Queen Lizzie, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific. 51 Golden Sheaf, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. 53 Macedonia, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Sylvia Brown, 803 E. 11th. 1 A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., J. M. Burns, Box 31. 2 R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kearney. 4 Evening Star, Omaha, Neb., S. R. Jackson, care Frye Shoe Store. 5 St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., J. Walker, 1220 W. Norris. 7 M. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Rev. S. B. Washington, 1524 N. Washington. 8 St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., A. J. Beam, 309 Lowman. 0 Mt. Horeb, Leavenworth, Kan., J. R. McKinlims, 217 Sherman. 333 Number 11 Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Wm. Frazier, 708 N. Water. 12 Moses Dickson, Parsons, Kan. Wm. Shakespear, 1112 Main. 13 Silver Leaf, Salina, Kan., J. C. Brown, 246 S. Phillips. 17 Golden Gate, Coffeyville, Kan., Rev. A. Garner, 704 E. 12th. 19 Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., J. E. Hughes, 1220 N. J. 22 Barak, Oswego, Kan., L. R. Wilson. 24 Jas. Bedford, Cherryvale, Kan., Rev. J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th. 25 Washington, K. C. Kan., J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell. 59 Sunny Side, Topeka, Kan., U. A. Graham, 1160 West. 60 Jeffersonian, Topeka, Kan., U. S. Grant, 1813 W. 6th. TENTS. Queen Mothers Number. 1 Golden Leaf, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Hardin, 900 Fifth. 2 Frank Wilson, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. F. Goodall, 610 Barbee. 3 Mary E. Dickson, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. L. Weaver, 1125 Saratoga. 5 Moses Dickson, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. B. Davis, 1135 Washington. 7 Lone Star, Yale, Kan., Mrs. C. Lewis. 9 J. Bruce, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. M. Scott, 1516 Jones. 11 Golden, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. E. Penn, 718 Q. 11 Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Brown, 325 Miss. 14 Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. A. Stone, 823 Main. 15 Louisa May, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 W. Main. 16 Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. A. Jones, 631 N. Wichita. 17 Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. H. Adkins. 20 John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mrs. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett. 25 Silver Star, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. L Porter, 217 Morton. 46 Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L Herrold, Sherman Flats. NEXT PLACE OF METTING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 19th annual in Omaha, Neb., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1910. BAD NOTES EASILY DETECTED Almost Impossible to Impose Upon Handlers of Money. Incidentally it is interesting to note that the skill which enables one to detect a counterfeit comes not from a study of counterfeits, but from a thorough and unconscious familiarity with the genuine. If a man were pointed out to you and you were told that some day another who much resembled him would try to impose upon you, you would be pretty apt to fix his features in your mind; you would not spend any time looking at other people who looked something like him, would you? And the moment the impostor appeared you would note that in this, that or the other particular he failed to meet the details of the other man's face and figure. Just so it is in the detection of counterfeits. A skillful teller in a bank, counting money rapidly, will involuntarily throw out a note which in the slightest degree departs from the well-known pattern which is so strongly impressed on his mental vision. That involuntary act will nearly always prove to have been justified, for the bill in 19 cases out of 20 will prove to be a counterfeit. It is because of this fact that when a request is received from some one to loan him a collection of counterfeits for the instruction of his cashiers, he is advised to have the young men study the genuine carefully, and there will be no trouble in detecting the bad notes--National Magazine. A Monster Loaf. Bakers in Germany are fond of making odd experiments, the following being reported from Dulsburg, in Westphalia. At a children's party recently held in that town there was exhibited, and afterwards cut up and distributed among the youngsters present, a bread twist which for size at least has surely rarely been equaled. Weighing no less than 180 pounds, it had a breadth of six feet and a length of ten feet, and was thus found sufficient to supply a satisfactory afternoon collation to as many as 800 boys and girls. Number.