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YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. Refused to Discharge Negro Switchmen ELEVENTH YEAR In a well written letter President R. S. Lovett of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad refused to grant the demands contained in three petitions presented to him last week asking that the Negro switchmen employed in the company yards in Houston be discharged and the places given to white men. One petition was from members of the last Texas legislature, one petition from some white business men and one petition from the Order of Trainmen of Texas Each petition asked for same thing. We regret very much that the length of President Lovett's letter prevents us from pub lishing it in full. But we produce some of the more important part. He said, "Let me say at the outset, that this company has never displaced and has no intention of displacing any white switchman with negroes. Negro switchmen were employed in the vards at Houston because, and only because, white switchmen refused to work. The rightfulnes of their employment originally is recognized by the chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Legislative board. Mr Wagner himself, who in his letter to me, states: "I fully realize that many years ago your company had good reasons for employing negroes in place of the white men you at that time had employed, viz. members of the now extinct S. M. A. A." They were not employed and are not retained to cheapen labor, because they are paid precisely the same wages that are paid white men for the same service. The only reason assigned in the letter from the members of the legislature for the employ of white men is "The positions of railroad switchmen and brakemen are positions of responsibility and standing," and "should not be placed in the hands of ignorant negroes when sober, industrious and reliable, experience white men can be had." Upon request I am informed by the officials of the company in immediate charge of operations that the negro switchmen in question perform their work most efficiently. I am furnished with a statement of the cars handled on the Central lines where switch engines are employed, for the twelve months ending April 30, 1909, and it shows the cost of repairing cars damaged in the other yards than Houston was more than 4.8 per car times as great as in the Houston yards, Such efficiency in the handling of cars, considered in connection with the comparatively small number of accidents resulting in personal injuries in the Houston yards, shows that the negroes employed there have done their work faithfully and well and have met the responsibility of the employment. After a most careful and respectful consideration, none of the reasons suggested and none I have been able to think of justify me in committing this company to a policy fraught highly with such far-reaching consequence, and so much opposed to my own sense of justice to faithful servants I am very respectfully SEWED UP HIS HEART AGAIN A Knife Had Been Driven Into During A Fight Paris, Oct. 21.—An extraordinary surgical operation has been successfully performed at Constantine, in Algeria. A workman during a quarrell with another man was stabbed in the heart and was taken to a hospital, apparently dying. Dr Martin gave him chloroform and having broken three of his ribs, cut into the heart's envelope and removed three and a half ounces of clotted blood. Then taken the heart in his left hand, the doctor pulled it out until he saw the wound. A pressure of his hand on the heart made it beat more strongly, but irregularly. Dr. Martin made three stitches put the heart back again, and it beat feebly, but regularly. The man is still alive, and there is every hope of his recovery. OCTOBER 23rd 1909. Girl Was A Boy Over Three Years Cleveland, O. After masquerading as a boy for three years, playing boy's games, working in a local livery stable, driving a grocer's team and hustling heavy boxes and express packages heavy enough for a strong young man, Harry Roberts has confessed to the police that "he" was a girl and that "his" name is Lillian Hoffman. Three years ago the girl, then only 17, tired of her home. She ran away, donned boy's clothes and went out into the world to work as a man. In the time that has lapsed the girl has worked in a livery stable cleaning horses driven grocer's carts and even toiled as a helper to a carpenter and delivered ice. Her identity be came known a short time ago when she was arrested while in the employ of D. Martin, a grocer, 8507 Detroit avenue, on a trivial charge. Sentence was suspended, but the police looked further into Robertt's career. They found no serious acts other than the one, but they discovered that the boy who, up to a few days ago was working in a livery stable, was a girl. The young woman made a confession and today her stepfather brought her some clothes—girl's c:othes. The parent ascribes the childs strange bent as being due to a love for horses. The girl says she has always wanted to be a boy. The police became suspicious after noticing the way rhe Miss, Hoffman got out of a chrrage. Said On Lynching The following extracts from the recent speech of Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickerson at the state fair, Nashville Tenn., is practical, sane and sound. It is strong enough to make the governor of each state wake up to a sense of his duty as the state's chief executive, and it ought also to cause the central government at Washington to take a long deep breath. Secretary Dickerson said: "It is idle to talk of a settlement of the Negro question in the sense that all agitations and controversy wil cease. You might as well talk of settling the poverty question or the labor question. There can be no settlement so as to remove forever controv What Dickerson ersy arising from the continuing conditions of millions of one race people living in a country with another race, both having the same rights and opportunities under the existing law and theoretically the same citizenship, with its attendant rights. In any aspect the question is portentous. "It the white people assert the right to govern, then the government should be one of fairness and justice, a government of law and not of passion. The courts, and not mobs, should punish lawbreakers. Negroes should be protected in their property rights settled with justly and governed by the constituted authoritis The caukering virus of mob rule no matter against what evils directed, destroys all wholesome life in the body politic and makes it a polluted wreck, swayed by passion and incapable of the ordinary administration of law. "No civilization can expand on board and high lines where communities are terroized by a mob rule. We do not want state of siege, continuous conflict and the exhibition of the mailedh, and, We want peace, the groweth of the acts and sciences and such conditions as will invite commerce and at least migration within our borders, if not immigration. To control with any degree of permanency, even for our own time, the race question it must be on such a basis as will appeal to the enlightened judgement, sympathy and co-operation of the best people of the white race all over this country We can tor a time maintain supremacy by violence and disaster without snch co operatied, but ie will be at a frightful cost. We ought not maintain it with a healthful' advancing and not a retarded civilization, under peaceful conditions and the reign of the law. This should be done with the highest degree of protection and justice to the Negro compatible with white political control." Presiding Elder M. Wooten passed through the city Tuesday enroute to his home in Ft. Scott Rev. Wooten will move his family to Hutchinson where he will make his home during the present conference year. The change from Ft. Scott to Hutchinson is made as it will be of better advantage to Rev. Wooten in his work. Grand Reception Tendered Rev. J. T. Smith On His Return From The Annual Conference A Reception was tendered the pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church on Tuesday night of last week in honor of his return to his charge which he has so wisely lead and fully instructed for conference year just closed. His return was welcomed by every one and was shown by a grand reception to which more than 200 persons gathered to show their appreciation of a good man returns. Too much cannot be said of Rev. J. T. Smith's work for he is one that creates energy among his followers and zeal with his co-workers, hence this great oration. Through the eforte of Mrs. W. H. Jones assisted by R. E. Smith and W. N. Miller the church was beautifully derssed with brilliant lights and semi-cerclied across the table was a string of colored lights which gave a soft glow to the hand—some spread beneath. Beautiful and white were the linens used to decorate the table with centerpieces of American beauty rose and pots of ferns. No pains were spared in trying to make the night one to be remembered by those who were present. The menu served was;— Chicken Salid Stewed peas Cream potatoes Vanila cream with chocolate assorted cakes. Miss, I. B. Hill the toast mistress in a very cultured way presented and welcomed the pastor who responded with such eloquence, that it would have awakened the envy of the greatest Grecian orators. In the course of his speech he mentioned the unity of his co-workers which meant so much to him and which would mean so much success to the Negro race for the old adage says; "United we stand devised we fall" Remarks appropriate were made by Revs. Tillman & Wootn We want Rev. Smith to stay with us and lead up the stream of life where flowers are blooming and everything as pure and bright. That was indeed a grand affair ard we must not tail to make mention of the waitresses who were dressed in white with a white smiss rosette in thefr hair --- to mark their standing. They were Mesdames Grant Ewing H. T. Bolden' J. L. Hicks and A. Glover. We were glad to have the help of Mr.J. H. Sayles a very fine young man, to assist us in prepairing our menu. Now for another pear let us rally round the flag of light with this noble leader at right. Johnson Defends His Title While we cannot say that we believe in pugulism between men nor that we encourage that class of sport—yet away down deep somewhere within there is some kind of feeling that makes us feel proud of that jet black Negro Jack Johnson who showed his physical manhood in the fighters ring Saturday night and came out "Champion Heavy Weight Prize Fighter of the World." There has, in times past been several Negroes who if they had been given the chance, would no doubt have royally and in flying colors have won this belt—be that as it will or may—it is the first Negro ever given the chance and he won the belt. That Jack Johnson is a Negro-full-blood—there is no question that he stands to day the Champion of the World in the ring all must agree Being a Negro we, of course feel some personal pride in Jack Johnson's triumph Saturday night as we also feel that every Negro in this broad land feel. We suggest three cheers tor Jack Johnson. In Negro Explorer's Honor The colored people of New York City gave a big Banquet last week in honor of Hon Matthew Henson, the Negro who went with Commander Peary to the North Pole, Mr. Henson was the only other civilized companion with Commander Peary and he went through every trial, every hardship and is entitled to equal credit in that line. Commander Peary has said that Mr. Henson rendered him valuable aid on all his exploring trips. A New Church Started A new church of the Christian denomination has been organized among the colored people of Wichita. Rev. J. W. Garrett is its pastor and for the present the church services will be held in the 8th block on North Wichita street. Services will be held at the usual hours and an invitation is extended to every one, both saint and sinner, to come and worship with them. BLACK SAVAGES COMMIT TERRIBLE DEED ENTIRE CREW OF SHIP RABAUL WERE FOULLY MURDERED. LINDSAY WAS RECRUITING LABOR Wireless Message Reports the French Ship Gaudelaupe Narrowly Escapes Same Fate—Some Natives Were Killed. Victoria, B. C.—Further details of the massacres in New Britain early last month, briefly reported in Sidney cables, received by the steamer Marama, are to the effect that Captain Lindsay, of the ship Rabaul, and ten of his crew were murdered and burned and the trading vessel looted and set on fire, the bodies of some of the victims being thrown into the flames. The steamer Lanecog, which returned to Sidney from the New Britain group shortly before the Marama called, reported the occurrence. Her officers said Captain Lindsay, owner and master of the Rabaul, and who was prominent in the New Britain trade, was off the east coast of New Britain recruiting labor, and that about sundown, when he anchored his ship for the night, a swarm of native cones came off and that the blacks asked that he come ashore, as plenty of men were ready to sign on as laborers. Captain Lindsay went ashore and was escorted to a big native house, where about a hundred blacks were gathered. As soon as he stepped in he was struck down from behind with a spear and the blacks sprang upon him with knives. He fell bleeding from scores of wounds and was hacked to death. The body was then dragged out to the back and burned. The flotilla of canoes then went off to the Rabaul and the blacks swarmed aboard. One after another the ten men of the crew were slaughtered. Then while they lay, some dead, some mortally wounded on the deck, a raid was made on the stores and kerosene poured over the deck and in the holds, making the ship a funeral pyre for the murdered men. Ship and victims were completely destroyed. Some natives reported the occurrence to the Lanecog, which at once steamed for Herbert Shore and reported it. A German punitive expedition was being prepared when the Lanecog left the islands. A report was also brought from the islands that the French recruiting ship Gaudelaure was attacked and wrecked by blacks in the New Hebrides at the same time at Malliele and the French captain and the native crew of eight massacred, but no confirmation had been received. A wireless message from H. M. S Promoteus stated that some of the natives on the Gaudelaure had been killed, but captain and other members of the crew were said to have escaped Banker Allen Goes to Jail. Madison, Wis.—Paul Allen, Jr., vice president of the suspended First National bank, of Mineral Point, Wis. was brought to Madison by Deputy United States Marshal John Kelley and arraigned before commissioner C. Blake on a charge of embezzling $168,000 of the bank's funds. Allen waived a preliminary hearing. Asked by Commissioner Blake what plea he would make, Allen replied: "I confessed to certain facts, and I will stay by my confession." As the prisoner could not furnish the required bond of $60,000, he was held in custody. SURVIVING VICTIM POINTS TO MURDERER Little Fanny Infusino Tells Horrible Details of Crime—More Foul Than Murder. Utica, N. Y.—A number of dramatic incidents marked the first day of the trial of Theodore Rizzo for the trecious child murders, and the climax was reached when Little Fanny Infusino, the surviving victim of the tragedy, went upon the witness stand and after telling the horrible details of the crime, rose from her chair and pointed to Rizzo as the murderer. Rizzo cowered under the charge with blanched face and bulging eyes. According to the child's story the motive of the crime was a fouler one than murder, and the threats of the children to expose him caused the fiend to shoot all three. The father and mother of the Proclio children, one of the children murdered, showed marked enmity toward the prisoner in giving their testimony and both of them threatened and cursed him in the Italian language. TWO KILLED OUTRIGHT. Switch Engine Demolishes Street Car at Columbus, Ga. Columbus, Ga.—Two women were killed outright and another one seriously injured when a Central of Georgia switch engine ran into and demolished a street car in the yards just north of the city. The dead: The name of the injured w.man could not be learned. The motormna and conductor were not hurt. sas. For the first of the examination made eligible, ar Mrs. W .O. Monroe. Miss Strickland. Horses Taking Place of Dogs—Three Mails a Year for Point Barrow in Arctic Circle. Washington, D. C.—Horses are superseding dogs in the transportation of mails in Alaska. A load of mail weighing not less than 3,000 pounds is often drawn over the frozen roads of Alaska by one horse attached to a sled. In a short time the postoffice department expects to make announcement of the awards of contracts for the transportation of mails in Alaska for the four years period from July 1910 to July 30, 1914. Under the prospective arrangement, it is likely that three mails a year, instead of two, as heretofore will be provided for Point Barrow, which is father north than any other postoffice in the world. It is within the Arctic circle and is 11,000 miles from the largest cities on the Atlantic coast of the United States. The Alaskan mail routes are 150 to 650 miles long, and are traversed by the mail carriers from twice a week to twice a year. Sleds, usually drawn by dogs, do service as mail wagons. CLOSED NICARAGUAN PORTS United States Government Recognizes Action Taken as Being Perfectly Regular. Washington, D. C.-The United States government officially recognized the action of Nicaragua in closing her Atlantic ports. The closing of the ports was proclaimed by Nicaragua several days ago, and the Nicaraguan government has notified the state department and the latter in turn, the department of commerce and labor. Acting Secretary McHarg of the department of commerce and labor, has telegraphed Collectors of customs of the facts, and directed that, pending termination of the trouble, issuance of clearances to the Atlantic coast ports of the Nicaraguan government will be refused. A BANKER COMMITS SUICIDE Frank E. Hanscome Cashier of Closed Mineral Point, Wis., Bank Ends His Life. Mineral Point, Wisconsin.—Frank E. Hanscome, cashier of the closed Mineral Point First National bank committed suicide here at the grave of his mother in Graceland cemetery and when his mother-in-law, Mrs. John Gray, Sr., viewed the body she fell dead. Hanscome made certain of death by taking carbolic acid and then shooting himself in the head. The cause of Hanscome's suicide is charged to despondency occasioned by heavy losses and worry over the affairs of the bank. Runaway Cars Cause Wreck. Kansas City, Missouri.—Five freight cars, loaded with wheat, ran away down the steep Missouri Pacific grade from Independence at three o'clock this morning and crashed into the caboose of a westbound freight train a mile north of Sheffield, Garnett Moore, a brakeman, was killed and John W. Griffin, conductor, dangerously injured. The collision was near Southwest Junction, four miles east of Kansas City. Killed in Accident at Fort Riley. Junction City, Kansas.—Two men were killed and three seriously injured on the Fort Riley military reservation by the explosion of a four and seven-eighths inch field piece during the military tests now under way. Sergeant Smith and Private Daniels of Battery A. Sixth field artillery, were killed and Lieut. Ralph M. Pennell of the Sixth, was injured perhaps fatally. A New Paralysis Case. Kansas City, Mo.-Another case of infantile paralysis has been discovered in Kansas, according to a telegram received by the physicians at the Rosedale hospital of the University of Kansas, who have been studying the strange malady. Another Japanese Bank Closed. Bacaramento, California.—The Nippon bank bank of Sacramento voluntarily has closed its doors and notified State Bank Commissioner Anderson of its suspension. This is the second Japanese bank in this city to close within a week. Former Congressman Finley Dead. Williamsburg, Kentucky.—Former Congressman H. F. Finley, for many years a leader in the Republican party in this state, died at his home here. He was 77 years of age. A Kansas Coal Strike Ends. Pittsburg, Kansas—The Osage county coal strike, which was called by the miners last February, has been settled on the basis proposed by the district board at the beginning. President Diaz Back Home. Mexico City, Mexico. — President Diaz has returned to this city on his special train which carried him to El Paso to meet President Taft. He was given a most noisy and enthusiastic reception. Woman Try for Scholarship. Lawrence, Kansas. — The Rhodes scholarship examination for Kansas is being held at the University of Kansas. For the first time in the history of the examinations women have been made eligible, and three are trying. THE COMPLETE OUTPUT OF A FUTURE POLICE DRONE YOUTH PUBLIC MARSHAL RECORDS WASHINGTON STAR Bergman BANK GUARANTY LAW VOID NEBRASKA BANKING BOARD ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING ACT. Federal Court Held That Constitution was Violated—Banking Not Different From Other Business. Lincoln, Nebraska.—The Nebraska state banking board was permanently enjoined from enforcing the bank guaranty law passed by the last legislature by a decree entered in the federal court by Judge T. G. Munger, Circuit Judge Vanderventer concurring. The syllabus held that the enforced guaranty is a violation of section 1 of the fourteenth amendment of the federal constitution, which says that property shall not be taken without due process of law, and that the confinement of banking to corporate bodies, a void provision, was an inducement to the passage of the act and that the entire act is therefore invalid. The judges cite a number of cases wherein it is stated that the right to do business is a personal and inherent right and not a franchise. It is stated that banking is a business not unlike that of the grocer or dry goods merchant, that the failure of a bank affects a community no differently than the failure of any business institution except in degree only. The opinion apparently strikes at the very heart of an enforced guaranty. It also wipes out entirely the question of the right of the state to fore all banking institutions to incorporate. The way is left open for only a voluntary guaranty act. The case will be appealed to the supreme court of the United States. TALKED WITH COOK'S ESKIMOS They Told a Danish Captain That They Had Been to the North Pole. Copenhagen, Denmark.—The Danish government's Arctic yacht Codthab which returned here from Greenland. Capt. Schoubye, the skipper, was the first white man to meet Dr. Frederick A. Cook returning from his Polar expedition. At first, Capt. Schoubye says, he was skeptical about Doctor Cook's story, and then the doctor showed him his journals and observations. The captain knows a good deal about astronomy, and everything appeared to him to be correct. Capt. Schoubey declares he has no doubt whatever that Doctor Cook reached the pole. He made inquiry among the Eskimos and obtained at first hand a report from Doctor Cook's two Eskimos. They both told the same story about the doctor's polar journey. One day after making some observations Doctor Cook told them with much joyousness "we shall be there to-morrow." Perkins Heirs Win a Point. Washington, D. C.—Without explaining, the United States supreme court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York vs. William E. Hazen and others, trustees of the estate of Lucius H. Perkins of Lawrence, Kan., involving a policy of $100,000 on the life of Mr. Perkins. Bank Robber Was From Los Angeles Chicago, Illinois.-The Chicago police are satisfied that the man who robbed the bank of D. M. Erskine & Co., at Highland Park, Ill., Wednesday and committed suicide when run down by the authorities was Lamar A. Harris, of Los Angerel, Cal., an attorney. Enlisted Men are Saying Washington, D. C.—The benefit of the army deposit system to enlisted men, the report of General Charles H. winkle, paymaster general of the army, says, is universally recognized. Deposits during the fiscal year 1909 amount to $1,861,198 from 60,385 men. A Heavy Lumber Loss. A Heavy Lumber Loss Weed, California—The drying shed of the Weed Lumber company, containing 1,500,000 feet of lumber was destroyed by fire. Loss $100,000. REMEMBER FALL OF CORNWALLIS Quaint Old Yorktown Celebrated Event Which 128 Years Ago Gave it a Place in History. Yorktown, Virginia. — Quaint old Yorktown, for the second time within the period of its national fame, commemorated with fitting ceremonies that glorious event in American history with which its name is identified. Here was laid 128 years ago to a day the corner stone of liberty upon which a great nation has been built. "Cornwallis is taken." Those simple words sent broadcast from here 128 years ago, meant that the burdensome yoke of British rule had been cast off by the long suffering American colonists and that a new republic, destined to become a world power, had been born. Yorktown is a village of less than 100 people. It is as though the stage setting for that final drama of the revolutionary war had been preserved as the actors left a relic of antiquity as well as a monument to American patriotism. MUST BE A REAL FIGHTING FORCE After Next January the National Guard Must Conform to Regular Army Standard. Washington, D. C. — January 21 next will be a critical date in the history of the National guard, for thereafter no portion of the money appropriated by congress for the support of the militia can be paid to any organization that fails to conform to the standards of the regular army. Next year, for the first time in its history, the militia or so much of it as remains under the caption of "the National Guard," will be jound armed with the latest pattern of military rifles; clothed from head to foot in regular army gear; supplies with all regular equipment, and with ranks filled to the requirements of the law. More Revenue Than Last Year. Washington, D. C.-The big boost in income from internal revenue continues and the reports received so far indicate to the treasury officials that the internal revenue collections during the current fiscal year will exceed last year's by between $12,000,000 and $15,000,000. Since July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year, the collections have aggregated $76,660,57, which is a jump of $3,873,062 over the same period of a year ago. So far this month the aggregate revenue has been $12,572,384, which beats the same period of last year by $913,799. Supplies Arriving in Mexico. Washington, D. C.-Relief supplies for the flood sufferers in the vicinity of Monterey, Mexico, are being received for distribution among the thousands of destitute in Northeastern Mexico, according to advices from Consul General Hanna. These include money, corn, beans, rice, blankets, clothing and various other articles which are sorely needed. The work of relief says Mr. Hanna must be actively continued during the winter months. Chief of Police Dismissed Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. — John Hubatka, chief of police, was indicted on the charges of embezzlement and forgery. He was arrested and released on bond. District Judge Clark has singed the order for Hubatka's dismissal from office. Chicago, Illinois.—James McCrea, president of the Pennsylvaia, railroad, announced here plans for the erection of a new Union passenger station and terminal to cost, not less than $25,000,000. Detroit Ball Team Banquetted. Detroit, Michigan.—ne citizens of Detroit banquetted the Detroit American league champion base ball team. Ex-Mayor George P. Codd was toastmaster and among the speakers were Congressman Edwin Denby, Mayor Breitmeyer and Hughie Jennings. Four Dead in a Wichita Fire. Wichita, Kansas—Four men were burned to death, another probably will die, and 30 head of horses were killed in a fire in the Charles Tipler feed barn. LAMBERT SAILED OVER PARIS IN A WRIGHT AEROPLANE HE STARTLED FRENCH CAPITAL. He Circled Eiffel Tower and Rose Several Hundred Feet Above That Famous Structure. Paris, France.—Count de Lambert, the French aeroplaneist in a Wright aeroplane, just before dark accomplished one of the most remarkable and daring feats yet credited to heavier-than-air machines. Starting from the aerodrome at Juvisy, he flew to Paris, a distance of about 13 miles. After maneuvering over the city at an average height of ... feet, he ascended in gradually diminishing circles and passed several hundred feet above the Eiffel lower. He then returned to Juvisy. Thousands who watched from the streets of Paris could barely credit their senses when they saw the aeroplane, a tiny object gliding swiftly far above the tower, and the sensation created here by this performance was more profound than when Santos Dumont circled the structure in his dirigible balloon in 1900. NO HOPE FOR CHEAPER MEAT The Members of Packers' Association Say That Lower Prices Cannot be Expected. Chicago, Illinois.—No hope of per-mently lower prices for meat was held out by delegates to the fourth annual convention of the American Packers' association, the first session of which was held here. Michael Ryan, president of the association, said that prices might drop slightly for a short time, as there has been some increase in the number of cattle raised recently, but this boon to American housewives would be shortlived. "Unless many, many more cattle are grown," said Mr. Ryan. "There can be $8 no hope of lower prices. More are being raised right now, but when prices go down the production will diminish and up will go prices again. Unless a great many more cattle are grown America will find itself an importer of meat." Defunct Bank Lacks Funds Oklahoma City, Ok—An order authorizing Bank Commissioner A. M. Young to sell bonds and warrants of the defunct Columbia bank to the amount of about $200,000 and apply the preceeds to paying depositors claims on that institution was issued by District Judge G. W. Clark here. Commissioner Young declared the defunct bank had not sufficient funds to pay its depositors and that he asked for the order because he did not want to draw too heavily on the state guaranty funds. Answer Filed in Manadamus Suit. Topeka, Kansas.—Answer was filed in the supreme court in the mandamus suit to compel State Superintendent of Insurance Barnes to grant the bankers deposit guaranty and surety company a certificate. Barnes asserts he should be allowed to control rates on deposits that are insured if the certificate is ordered granted. Attorney General Jackson asked to be made defendant on the grounds the entire state is interested in the suit. Thinks President Taft Blundered. Chicago, Illinois.—President Taft apparently was led into a serious blunder in the closing days of the recent session of congress when he changed his attitude on the print paper schedule according to an open letter addressed to the chief executive and signed by Herman Ridder of New York president of the American Newspaper Publishers' association. Students Suspended for Hazing Lawrence, Kansas. — Two University of Kansas sophomores were indefinitely suspended from the university for participation in the ducking of eight freshmen in the park fountain two weeks ago. The suspended students are: Herbert F. Soelter of Wamego, a sophomore engineer, and Harry C. Berger of Halstead, a sophomore in the college. The "Katy Flyer" Wrecked. La Grande, Texas.—The "Katy Flyer" on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, railroad south-bound ran into an open switch at Halstead six miles east of here crashing into a freight train. Engineer Crawford of the freight train and Fireman Etutzman of the passengers injured. Both engines badly wrecked and the baggage and mail cars demolished. Kansas Newspaper Change. Belleville, Kansas.—Two days ago the Belleville Freeman was sold to H. C. Sticher. Now comes the announcement of the Freeman's purchase by Quinn Miller, editor of the Belleville Telescope, who will consolidate the two papers under the name of the Belleville Telescope. Twenty-Seven Bombs in Few Twenty-Seven Bombs in Four Days. Lisbon.-Cable despatches from Barcelona state that the situation there is increasingly disquieting. Twenty-seven bombs have been thrown in the last four days, five persons being killed and 21 wounded. Sacrament in a Ball Park. 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The friend looked awkward for a moment, and then said: "You'll have to excuse me, old man, out I don't see the point." "Why, to tell you the truth, I don't just see the point myself. But I've made it a rule to laugh at all jokes; I think it's good for the health." Editorial Amenities Editor Junkin of the Sterling Bulletin has red hair. Editor Cretcher of the Sedgwick Pantagraph has no hair at all. "Mac," asked Junkin, "how did you lose your hair?" "It was red and I pulled it out," growled Cretcher—"Everybody's. Tuberculosis Among Soldiers For 1,000 active troops in the armies of the great world powers, the following figures show the percentage of cases of pulmonary tuberculosis: United States, 4.72; Great Britain and colonies, 2.4; France, 5.3; Germany, 1.5; Austria, 1.0, and Russia, 2.7. Why Not? Aunt Spinsterly—I hope that your opinions uphold the dignity of your sex, Mamie, and that you believe that every woman should have a vote. Mamie—I don't go quite so far as that, aunty; but I believe that every woman should have a voter—Sketch. A BANKER'S NERVE Broken by Coffee and Restored by Postum. A banker needs perfect control of the nerves, and a clear, quick, accurate brain. A prominent banker of Chattanooga tells how he keeps himself in condition: "Up to 17 years of age I was not allowed to drink coffee, but as soon as I got out in the world I began to use it and grew very fond of it. For some years I noticed no bad effects from its use, but in time it began to affect me unfavorably. My hands trembled, the muscles of my face twitched, my mental processes seemed slow and in other ways my system got out of order. These conditions grew so bad at last that I had to give up coffee altogether. "My attention having been drawn to Postum, I began its use on leaving off the coffee, and it gives me pleasure to testify to its value. I find it a delicious beverage; like it just as well as I did coffee, and during the years that I have used Postum I have been free from the distressing symptoms that are companied the use of coffee. The nervousness has entirely disappeared, and I am as steady of hand as a boy of 25, though I am more than 92 years old. I owe all this to Postum." "There's a Reason." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Grocers call. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They assume, true, and full of human interest. [OCR Tyr oF Canam = If) QUICREST SAFEST Ly ine By Loaur. Con. Ga0.V% GOomTMALS USARMY Ar, NY 4 CHAIRITANY AND.GHILF ENGINEER, ISTHUMANY CANAL COLUUSSIO/Y —_ \ : oe | Ly = We a NG: Me Ae —— et ON NG ee” a ee W4) HE iA ibaa / SS ee e Se H] SS” rt A LOW TIDE NEAR THE PACIFIC TERMINUS OF i THE CANAL | | I "1,000 feet long. ‘The width was again tm Net _ creased to 110 feet on the recommendation 7 ' of the general board of the navy, so as to ea N « accommodate any possible increase in beam A of future battleships. ae Misleading Stories About the Gatun Dam. f Y ‘The Gatun dam is to consist of two pile ~ a) fj of rock 1,200 feet apart and carried up to SAN a ff) 60 feet above mean tide. The space be- — EG tween them and up to the required height a is to be filled by selected material deposited in place by the hydraulic process. During <} the construction of the north side of the south rock pile a slip occurred in Novem- \. ¥ LAN ber last at the crossing of the French canal. a i — ee NE XY i is ~ 7 “ ge ~ £ a eatin es A | ites : or, Se ; ) : y g if ee aN Cite ay ‘| eee «© Faas J = : ae SSE ” heen E~ = =: ¥ CANAL connecting the Atlantic and Pacific y oceans has occupied public attention for up- 4 ward of four centuries, during which period 1G various routes have been proposed, each hav- | ing certain special or peculiar advantages. It 1 was not until the nineteenth century, however. that any definite action was taken looking toward its accomplishment. In 1876 an organization was perfected in France for making surveys and collecting data on which to base the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Pan- ama and in 1878 a concession for prosecuting the work was secured from the Colombian government. in May, 1879,an international congress was convened, ee, e ee Ses oe ne See rons pe rns Se EO a STE IE en, fe ee lac ee es Veale ar: sale ace one EN agile et ee ee S| ean Wh | oo ee ee . NG ae lo ea er Yo WO S Le Lo ps op Z Ne Ufinf i RL ee a i NU Whe aac Nez = OSIYG OF THE CHACRES RIVER ATAATIIN eo ? Fo es | > ae - 2 vgs _ - oe EL seer —. < 2 a Ll a Oe eel Sk ee le eee as ot ee ss 4 fe ee Pid on eo 1 cgtbe EY Se eree Pa Se un he co ON anne ee Re EXCAVATING FOR THE SITE OF THE GREAT GATLUN DAIL LOOKIWG SCUTHW differences a tidal lock near the Pacific was provided. Various schemes were also proposed for the control of the Chagres, the most prominent being the construction of a dam at Gamboa. The dam as proposed afterward proved to be impracticable and this problem re- mained, for the time being, unsolved. The tunnel through the divide was also abandoned in favor of an open cut. First Change from Sea Level to Lock Type. Work was prosecuted on the sea-level canal until 1887, when a change to the lock type was made, in order to secure the use of the canal for navigation as soon a5 posalble. It was agreed at that time that the change in plan did not contemplate abandonment of the sea- level canal, which was ultimately te be secured, but merely its postponement for the time being. In this new plan the summit level was placed above the flood line of the Chagres river, to be supplied with water from that stream by pumps. Work was pushed forward until 1589, when the company: went into bankruptcy, and on February 4, that year, a liquidator was appointed to take harge of fts affairs. Work was suspended on May 15, 1888. The new Panama Canal Company was organized n October, 1894, when work was again resumed, on the plan recommended by a commission of engineers. This plan contemplated a sea-level canal from Limon bay to Bohio, where a dam across the valley created a lake extending to Bas Obispo, the difference in level being overcome by two locks; the summit level extended ‘rom Bas Obispo to Paraiso, reached by two more locks, i was supplied with water by a feeder from an artifi- clal reservoir created by a dam at Alhajuela, in the up- per Chagres valley. Four locks were located on the Pacifie side, the two middle ones at Pedro Miguel com- bined in a flight. A second or alternative plan was proposed at the same time, by which the summit level was to be a lake formed by the Bohio dam, fed directly by the Chagres. Vork was continued on this plan until the rights and property of the new company were purchased by the Vnited States. United States Become Interested. ‘The United States, not unmindful of the advantages of an fsthmian canal, had from time to time made inves- ‘isations and surveys of the various routes. With a ‘ew to government ownership and control congress di- veted an investigation of the Nicaraguan canal, for which a concession had been granted to a private com- pany. The resulting report brought about such a dis- wssion of the advantages of the Panama route to the Nicaraguan, route that by an act of congress, approved March 3, 1889, commission was appointed to make full , oe immediately following this ac- tion the Panama Canal Company was organized under the general laws of France, with Ferdinand de Lesseps ag its president. The concession granted in 1878 by Co- lombia was purchased by the com- pany and the stock was success- fully floated fn December, 1880. The two years following were de- voted largely ‘to surveys, examina- tions and preliminary work. _ In the first plan adopted the canal was to be 29.6 feet deep, with a ruling bottom width of 72 feet Leaving Colon, the canal passed through low ground to the valley of the Chagres river at Gatun, a distance of about six miles; thence through this valley for 21 miles, to Obispo, where, leaving the river, it crossed the continental divide at Culebra by means of a tunnel, and reached the Pacific through the valley of the Rio Grande. The dif- ference in the tides of the two oceans, nine inches in either di- rection from the mean in the At lantie and from nine to 11 feet from the same datum in the Pa- cific, was to be overcome and th3 final currents reduced by a proper sloping of the bottom of the Pa- cifle portion of the canal. No pro- visions were made for the control of the Chagres river. In the early elghties, after a study Of the fiow aus te theta and complete investigation of the Isth- mus of Panama, with a view to the con- struction of a canal . . . to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans . . . and particularly to investigate the two routes known respectively as the Nica- ragua route and the Panama route, with a view to determining the most prac- ticable and feasible route for such canal, together with the approximate and prob- able cost of constructing a canal at each of the two or more of said routes. The commission reported on Novem- ber 16, 1901, in favor of Panama and reo- 28 feet above mean tide, extending to Miraflores, the location of the final lock. The ruling bottom width of the canal prism was fixed at 150 feet, increased at the curves and in the submerged channels, In Panama bay the width was fixed at 200 feet and in the artificial chan- nel in Limon bay 500 feet was adopted, with turning places 800 feet wide. The minimum depth was 35 feet and the locks were to have usable lengths of 740 feet and widths of 84 feet. The commission assessed the value of the rights, franchises, concessions, lands, un- finished work, plans and other property, including the railroad of the New Panama Canal Company, at $40, 000,000, By act of congress, approved June 28, 1902, the presi- dent of the United States was authorized to acquire, at a cost not exceeding $40,000,000, the property rights of the New Panama Canal Company on the Isthmus of Pan- ama and also to secure from the Republic of Colombia perpetual control of a strip of land not less than six miles wide, extending from the Caribbean sea to the Pacific ocean. Pursuant to the legislation, negotiations were entered into with Colombia and with the New Panama Canal Company, with the end that a treaty was made with the Republic of Panama granting to the United States con- trol of a 10-mile strip, constituting the Canal Zone, with the right to construct, maintain and operatea canal. This treaty was ratified by the Republic of Panama on De- cember 2, 1903, and by the United States on February 23, 1904. The formal trans‘er of the property of the New Pana- via Canal Company on the isthmus was made on May 4, 1904, after which the United States began the organiza- tion of a force for the construction of the lock type of canal, in the meantime continuing the excavation by utilizing the French material and equipment and such labor as was procurable on the isthmus, Lock Type Is Adopted. ‘The question of a sea-level canal was again agitated and secured such recognition that the president con- vened the internatfonal board of engineers, consisting of 13 members, to assemblo at Washington on the first day of September, 1905, for the purpose of considering the various plans for the construction of the canal that would be submitted to it. As a result of {ts deliberations the board submitted a ‘majority report and a minority report signed by five of its members, the former advocating a sea-level canal and the latter a lock canal, with the summit level 85 feet above mean tide. ‘The Isthmian Canal Commission, with one disseating z J i : Ln ! % Ss Bf Say mcr ae ; US cougregs Wed 4 : © mre tH & é 2 SNe oy, ie a PANAMA | i \ are ce rE eS \ ett: Lanes (fy i BS Were i. aS ONE e tare leila. weg Ss fares b) 1 ReaB TRF PAIANA~ i i rae POR Uf enn - oo Oo Seinen oe OG ES eeevnets SKETCH MAP SHOWING PANAMA CANAL AND GATUW LAKE m8 pes 7 © ¢ © © : - ¢ ‘ & gj volce, recommended to the president the Panam adoption of the lock type recommended _attribu by the minority, which was also strong- into tl ly advocated by the then chief engineer, which ea Mr. John F. Stevens. news 0 a a On June 29, 1906, congress provided the Un | that a lock type of canal be constructed ‘The oe || across the Isthmus of Panama, of the rock pi Se oe 3 if general type proposed by the minority interfe os of the board of consulting engineers, and, had st < < work has continued along these lines. As proper - originally proposed, the plan consisted money fo of a practically straight channel 500 feet one of S wide, 41 feet deep from deep water in actual | the Caribbean to Gatun, where an ascent _lutely , 4 to the 85-foot level was made by three AS ce locks in flight. The level is maintained aster ¥ Ce ie ee by a dam approximately 7,700 feet long, are ab: one-half mile wide at the base, 100 feet wide at the top, constructed to 185 feet above mean tide. The lake formed by this dam, 171 square miles in extent, carried navigation to Pedro Miguel, where a lock of 30 feet lift carried the vessel down to a lake 55 feet above mean tide, extending to Sosa hill, where two locks overcame the difference of level between the lake surface and the Pacific. Nineteen and eight-hundredths miles of the dis- tance from Gatun to Sosa hill had a channel 1,000 feet at the bottom, a minimum channel for 4% miles through Culebra of 200 feet at the bottom. The balance of the distance varied in width to 800 feet, the larger portion of the entire canal being not less than 500 feet. The depth of water was fixed at 45 feet. The lake assured a perfect control of the Chagres river. Improvements in Original Plans. Certain changes have been made in the original pro- ject, the most important being the withdrawal of the locks from Sosa to Miraflores, which was recommended and adopted in December, 1907. This resulted in a change in the direction of the channel in Panama bay. A breakwater is being constructed from Sosa-to Naos island which, by cutting off the silt-bearing cross-cur- rent, which has always been troublesome, protects the channel against silting. A second change is the widening of the 4% miles of Culebra cut to a width of 300 feet at the bottom. This was done by executive order and was not made on the recommendation of the commission. A third change is the location of the breakwaters in Colon harbor, The necessity for these breakwaters was made appatent in the latter part of January, when a storm of some magnitude seriously interfered with ship- ping. As originally proposed for both sea-level and lock types, the breakwaters were parallel to the axis of the channel excavated in Limon bay. If so constructed, suf- ficient area would not be given to dissipate the waves entering head on into the channel and they would not afford much, if any, protection to shipping. These break- waters are to be built out from Manzanillo island and Toro point, so as to give a sheltered anchorage and also an opportunity for such expansion to the waves as to break them up. A fofrth change {s in the dimensions of the locks. As proposed by the minority they were 900 feet by 95 feet, usable lengths and widths. These dimensions were subsequently changed by the commission at the instiga- tion of the president to dimensions 100 feet wide and Ns hin was the Attn aD i taet ee cetents Bak point, the rock settling to some extent, bat generally slipping sidewise until the angle of © Tepose was reached. In this connection it is to be noted that the silt deposits in the chan- nel had not been removed: This slip would probably have passed unnoticed, as did the former ones, but for the fact that at the time a flood in the Chagres river had attained such proportions as to cover a portion of the Pa- nama railroad tracks just south of Gatun. A newspaper correspondent, going from Colon to Panama, saw his opportunity for a sensational story and Attributed the flood to the dropping of the Gatun dam into the subterranean lake under the dam and locks, which another faker had previously discovered, and the news of the destruction of the Gatun dam was cabled to the United States. ‘The slip did not affect the south slope or side of the rock pile. It was entirely local and did not. in. any way interfere with the work. It would not have occurred had steps been taken during construction to give the proper slope to the rock pile, but economy of time and money did not warrant such precaution. As stated by one of the engineering publications, “We can state from factual personal examination that this incident has abso- lutely no engineering significance.” ‘Ag a result, however, the public is told that dire dis- aster will follow the undertaking unless the present plans fare abandoned and the Straits of Panama constructed— that is, a sea-level canal across the isthmus 500 or 600 feet wide. To accomplish this, however, a lock canal must be built first and subsequently widened and deep- ened until the ideal is reached. There is no data avail- able for such a canal. With mountains instead of hills to be removed estimates are, of course, impossible; so the most optimistic figures, suitable alone to the ideal, are offered as a bait. In any event it is also claimed that Bohio should have been selected for the site of the dam in lieu of Gatun. As between Gatun and Bobio, at both places the dis tance from the natural surface to the rock is so great that any attempt to found the dam on the last named material will be attended by enormous expense. At Bo- hio the gorge in its lower strata is filled with water- bearing gravel, and to make the dam safe the underflow through these strata would have to be cut off by some means extending down 165 feet. No such strata exist at Gatun, so, for this reason alone, leaving out of consid- eration the advantages in the control of the Chagres river and to navigation by reason of the greater extent of lake, Gatun offers the better site. Both the majority and minority of the board of con- sulting engineers considered Gatun a suitable location for a dam; the former adopted it for the typical lock canal used for comparison with the sea-level canal, the latter for the 85-foot summitlevel canal. The majority. however, feared the existence of an underground flow in case of the higher dam, but investigations have failed to disclose any. The great mass of underlying material 4s not sandy and gravelly deposits, as was supposed, but mixture of these materials so firmly cemented together with clay as to make the strata in which they occur impervious to water. Foundation at Gatun Is Satisfactory. I venture the statement, without fear of contradiction, that the site of no public or private work of any kind has received such a thorough and exhaustive examina- tion and investigation as the foundation of the dam and locks at Gatun. There is no longer @ doubt concerning any of the underlying strata; neither the impermeability nor the ability of the foundations to bear the loads that will be brought upon them can be questioned if the data de carefully and impartially examined. The investiga- tions fail to disclose any water-bearing strata or the ex- istence of that underground stream with a discharge: equal to the Chagres river itself, which was recently; asserted as a fact on the floor of the senate. t W. N. MILLER, Editor. Residence 1401 West 23d Street. Residence Phone, Bell 1641. Phone your news items to us. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Strictly in Advance. One Year (by mail) ..... $1.00 Six Months (by mail)..... 75 Three Months (by mail)..... 50 Advertising Rates made known on application. Liberal commission paid to agents. Entered at the Postoffice at Wichita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Established Every Saturday at 634 N. Water Street. All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Thursday noon to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE: Second. 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That class of Negroes who delight to stand on the street corner or in the barbershop and gloat over "my race?" and tell fibs about the wonderful amount of "race pride?" of which he has. The average rank and file members of our race take and pay for Negro newspapers. But this "big Negro?" seems to look down with scorn on the Negro press until he wants his name to appear in "de paper" then in tones of laudation he comes toth—but penniless. For several years we have been watching this process. We are glad to say that Wichita has only a few of these race nuisances and in the near future we are going to "bawl" some of them out. They claim to possess so much powerful "flooence" we are going to give them a chance to explode some of it about some quiet things which we will gently say about them. He who would be a leader must prove his worth. A hint is sufficient. Be nice now. CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank our many friends and neighbors for their uniform kindness and expression of sympathy during the illness and recent death of our be loved son and brother, Harrold W. Floming; we also wish to especially thank the Knights of Pythias, Ladies' Court of Calanthe, the colored Y. M. C. A., and the G. L. A. club for their beautiful floral offering. We wish to assure them that their expression of friendship in our hour of bereavement has been stamped Special Master E. V. McKeever used report to this effect in the supreme indelibly upon our memory to re main fresh many days hence. Mr and Mrs S W Fleming Mr and Mrs R E Letcher THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. Mrs. A. Paul is at home again after a visit in Kansas City. Mrs. Ada Coulter was quite seriously ill at her home Monday. Mrs. Josie Buford of Kansas City Kansas is visiting her sister Mrs. M. E. Price. The slow cold drizzly rain made traveling very disagreeable Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Ada Coulter was quite seriously ill Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Wm. Coulter returned home Wednesday from Minnisota wher he had been for the past two weeks. He reports having had a splendid trip. Isriac Coulter of Kansas City arrived in the city Tuesday to make his future home with his son and daughter-in-law Wm. Coulter and wife Miss. Ethel Anderson of Newton has returned to her home after a few weeks visit with relatives and friends in Wichita and Vally Centrr. She enjoyed her trip fine. Miss, L. A. Covington has returned home after a pleasant two weeks visit in Hutchinson. The B. T. W. Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Bowers. All members are requested to be present. Rev. Jas. T. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church will fill his pulpit next Sunday Oct. 24th. Come out and great your new pastor. Henry C. Underwood of this city made a flying trip to Pretty Prairie for a few days on business. He returned Monday telling of the royal time which he had on his trip. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. McCarold are in the city from St. Louis. Mrs. McCarrold will engage in the hair dressing and manicuring business and Mr. McCarrold has opened up a first class barber shop. Thos. Glover left Tuesday at night for Quindaro where he will attend the meeting of the state board of Western University. Mr. Glover is a member of the state trustee board. The St. Paul Sewing Circle will meet next Monday afternoon Oct.25th at the A.M.E. church To take up their work. All members are requested to be present. By order of President. LOCAI.S Sewing Circle FOR SALE—We have a few copies of the Daily Searchlight published oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1909 on hand for sale at our office, 634 N. Water. Get a copy before they are all gone. MONEY TO LOAN. I have ready money for small short time loans, Edward J. Conklin, 107 South Main street. WANTED—Call and see E. D. Squire's new natural gas stoves and ranges. Complete new stock—prices low; also all kinds of household goods, new and second hand at E. D. Squires', 245 North Main street. Hill-Sayles Miss. Ida B. Sayles and John H. Sayles were quietly married and are at home to their friends at the Country Club on E. Doug las. Mrs. Sayles is a popular young lady and has a host of host of friends among her people here. Mr. Sayles is a very energetic young man of Chicago and we wish for them, joy and happiness all along the pathway of life. That class of Negroes who can find no good qualities in other Negroes and no racial reason why he or she should patronize and help support Negro doctors lawyers, dentists, carpenters etc. or support Negro grocery stres, Newspapers etc are fast being relegated to the rear. They are a detriment to our race and the sooner they are out of the way the better for the whole race. The opening and dedication service of The New Methodist Episcopal church on 15th and Wabash, commencing Tuesday November 2nd 1909, lasting 4 nights, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Sunday the 7th. at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Wm. Heppi pastor of 1st M. E. church and other pastors of the city will be present. There congregation are invited to attend these services. Sunday at night Rev. J. W. Anderson will preach for us at 8 p.m. G. T. Wooten pastor Knights of Pythiaus Won In A Suit Aganist The Order In Kansas City The Order Won In Flying Colors The Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias won quite a signal victory in the courts of Wyandotte Couny last week in the case of MrsJno. Carpenter against the Sunflower Grand lodge for $150. Alleged to have due to Mrs. Carpenter by the Grand Lodge. Lawyers Jas. H. Guy of Topeka and I. F. Brandy of Kansas City Kans. represented the Grand Lodge; and they presented suoh clean cut case that the Judge instructed the jury to find for the defendant Grand lodge without leaving their box. Grand Chan. Jno. E. Lewis deserves credit al o for the tact with which he aided his attorneys in the interest of the Grand Lodge. God created "Man and Woman"— man and clothes makes "Ladies and Gentlemen." METZ'S LUMBER IS IT? Largest yard under shed in the state. Best grade of lumber to select from. Choicest finishings, posts, shingles and everything in the lumber line. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT Low and Easy to Meet. Let us figure next Lumber Bill. Yards and Office 3rd and Main Streets. GO TO Jones @ Son For Beds, Springs,'Mattreses, Comforts, Blankets, Pillows, Dressers, Rugs, Lenoleums, Stoves of all kinds. 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 money refunded. 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MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted DEPARTMENTS Biological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, State Industrial, embracing courses in Nature, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Pre-binding, Tailorling, Business Courses, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Thorough discipline, Christian influence, careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra for full particulars write to Prof. Shelton French ACTING PRESIDENT Of Western University QUINDARO, KS idence Phone No. 15 Office Phone Elance Counts.... THEN USE U·KNEAD·IT FLOUR labels in every respect,—color, flavor, and barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS AM ABSTRACT Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Book-binding, Tailorling, Business Courses, Dress making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESIDENT Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 NOBTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors Class Surgery Special Attention Gun Specialty Canine Practice All Calls Promptly Answered—Day or Night Mr. C. R. Wilde Veterinary Physician & Surgeon The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Phones Office and Hospitals 360 236 N. Market St., Wichita SCOTT BROTHERS SUCCESSORS TO MESSERVE FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches Order delivered to any part of the city BON-TON & KANDY BAKERY SCOTT BROS. PROP. DUCK W. S. HENR Ware store DRUGG Special Attention Given Canine Practice Bred—Day or Night Wildes On & Surgeon Hospital In the City Price and Hospital Market St., Wichita, I SUCCESSORS TO RVE CELEBRATED EAM AND RETAIL Mails and Churches part of the city SANDY BITCHEN ROP. W. S. MENRION RUGGIS High Class Surgery Special Attention Given to a Specialty Canine Practice All Calls Promptly Answered-Day or Night Dr. C. R. Wildes. Veterinary Physician & Surgeon The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Both Phones Office and Hospital 1730 236 N. Market St., Wichita, Ks. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches Order delivered to any part of the city BON-TON & KANDY BAKERY ITCHEN SCOTT BROS. PROP. Wichita, Kans. ```markdown ``` You Must Eat! We make it our business to supply you with Fresh, Wholesome Groceries. Our stock is New, Fresh, and of the latest and choicest variety. If you will give us a call we are satisfied that we can please you. We are located at Pine and Water Streets. "To Please" is our Motto. 638 N. Water St. WICHITA, KANSAS First-Class Making of Men's Garments Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing A Specialty Prompt Service Courteous Attention Your Trade Solicited The Peoples Cleaning and Dye Works Ind. Phone 178 Bell Phone 175 The Biggest and Best in the Southwest A The Peoples Clean 131 North Law Ind. Phone 178 The Biggest and Best L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tucker, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, C. W. Brown. Vice President, V. H. Branch, Gashier. Fourth National Bank WICHITA, KANSAS United States Depository capital $200,000 Surplus $125,000 Directors: R. W. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. Y'. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Henry Lassen, V. H. Branch. General Banking Business Transacted Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 CORPS Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach of all. Send your order to-day 829 East Center SALINA, KANSAS TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. Its the man who "sticks-to-it" who wins. ```markdown ``` There Is NO Need Of letting your clothes look ragged or soiled, when you can have them dry cleaned. preressed and repaired to look like new at reasanable prices at ing and Dye Works evrence Avenue Bell Phone 175 st in the Southwest W. N. Miller Attorney-at-Law NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone · Bell 1641 Send your news in earlier Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 257 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 H. O. Harrison JEWELER & OPTICIAN 437 N. Main St. Watches, Clocks and Jewelery Repairing Work Guaranteed J. Ed Allen HARNESS MAKER 426 North Main St. New and 2nd Hand Harness Harness bought, sold, repaired and exchanged Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Subscribe and pay for the Wichita Searchlight. It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. Peerless Steam Laundry Wichfa's Oldest, Most Re Hable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed RELOVER & DONS, Prop. Phone 282 245 N. Market A FEW COPIES LEFT. We have a few copies of the six days issue of the Wichita Daily Searchlight left. These daily issues are somewhat out of the ordinary and you should call and get a copy or so while they last, as souvenirs. The copies are 5 cents each. Call at Searchlight office, 634 N. Water or write W. N. Miller. STIRLING CLOTHES MADE IN WICHITA Materal, Fit, Style dnd Workman-shiP Gnaranteed 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 into 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. Stirling Woolen Mill C TAILORS 215 N. Main WICHITA KANSAS Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade Report of Committee on Condition of Our Country. We, your committee on state of country, submit the following: The condition of our country at the present time is prosperous and very bright. Our industry and commerce leads in the business marts of the world and our commission of peace and righteousness turns the hearts and minds of the world to our shores. The principles we advocate as a nation are the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which He purposes to make the nations of the earth recognize the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. While it is true we fall short as a nation in living up to the spirit and truth of the principals we advocate, those of our citizenship who suffer some hardships be- --- cause of our failure to so do, should exercise great patience and take courage in the fact that in as much as the principals we advocate are founded on the eternal justice of God, that they will eventually take the throne and mote out justice to every man alike. Even the American Negro should take courage again in the fact that the best editorial pages of the South are coming to his support in his manly struggle to disentangle himself from the clutches of the sad heritage of cruel slavery and the present environment of foolhardy race prejudice, and the petty practices of mental pigmies of the supposed predominant races. We regret to note the narrow decision of the highest tribunal of justice in regard to the co-education of the race in Berea College case. To us, the grounds of the decision seem to be false, since there is no natural antipathy between the races; and this seems to give room for adverse decision in all discriminatory cases throughout the Union. However, since there is a silver lining to every cloud, it will enable us to strike with renewed energy to develop our own schools, colleges and capital to the greatest capacity for good. We note with interest the recent editions in discovery and inventions along the lines of science. The discovery of the North Pole by Commander Peary in company with one of our own race—Matthew Henson. After many years of effort in the discovery of the North Pole, when it was accomplished we find that one of the sons of Ham was there. Every Afro-American should be proud that one of our own has been made to "blossom as the rose and many happy homes have been planted there. We note with interest the digging of the Panama Canal, which will be of much commercial interest to man. We return thanks to God that we as a nation are at peace with the world. Respectfully submitted. REV. W. A. BOWREN, REV. WM. SMOTHERS, MRS. M. L. COPELAND, REV. J. C. ROGERS, REV. S. H. GIBSON, REV. T. I. HAMMONDS, DR. J. K. LAWRENCE, REV. E. H. LEE. HUTCAINSON NEWS On Friday evening a reception was given by Mrs. M. P. Johnson, Mrs. M. A. Tyler and Mrs. Mrs. M. Gothard at the home of Mrs. Tyler, in honor of Miss L. A. Coviugton of Wichita & Mrs. S. Collins and Mrs. M. Butler. The house was handsomely decorated with cut flowers & terns which added beauty to the occasion. There was music, toasts and many other pleasant features during the evening and elegant luncheon was served among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Broadus, Mr. and Mrs. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pape Mrs. C.A. Morgan Mrs. A. Perkinson, Misses Alice Pape Lillian Payne Ona Perkinson, Bessie Bell Thelma Broadus Anna Butler' Josephine Butler, Ethel Payne, G. Gothard, Messers J. Tandy H. Plummer, M. Tyler, L. Tyler. The man has not been born who would refuse to loan a pretty woman a five dollar bill on her promise to refund it. And a darn few of them would feel they had been bunched if she never paid it back. If a woman had to drop a nickel in the slot every time she looked in the mirrow the slot machine business would beat a street car line. The B. T. W. Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Phelphs. Read the Wichita Search right only $1,00 per year. --- THE COMPLICATIONS OF THE CARLETONS (Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) Natalie regarded her husband across a centerpiece of delicate greenery, with discontented eyes. Certainly he was distinguished-looking, but so stupidly sedate. Natalie, horself, was not a bit seate. She was not even discreet. "Do you really care anything for me?" she inquired abruptly. "My dear, I suppose I care for you just about as much as it is possible for any man to care for his wife after five years of connubial bliss." "That is not enough to satisfy me," Natalie returned impatiently. Mr. Carleton raised his eyebrows. "What are you going to do about it?" "I think," said Mrs. Carleton, dryly, "that I shall leave pretty soon." "Don't talk at random, dearest; you have always been so sweet and sensible about everything. Pass your plate." "I am entirely in earnest," she insisted. "But what in the world do you want to leave me for?" Mr. Carleton cried. Then, in the face of her continued silence, "Oh! the inevitable other man. He has been so long in putting in an appearance that I had quite given him up." The woman flushed beneath this raillery. "He loves me," she said, firmly. He loves me, she said, infinitely. "Of course, we all love you in the beginning." "I do not care, you may be as cynical as you like; there is such a thing as congeniality and—and—all that," she ended, rather lamely. "So you have found your affinity, my love, and you are all for leaving me here to face this dreary world alone?" "Much you will mind," she retorted. "I should like to know just how many nights out of the week you now spend away from your club." "Don't nag, that's a dear, especially as you have been amusing yourself charmingly. Who is this other chap?" "Norman Sargent." Defiance rang in her voice. "So! Why, he hasn't a penny." She shuffled again. "Surely you have never thought me mercenary?" "Certainly not, my love; but even affinities must eat, and especially must they drink fine wines, to keep up the illusion. He's an interesting chap, I confess; but don't he strike you as a trifle intense, rather strenuous for every day use? He must make love beautifully, but as a husband I am sure he could be peevish if things got on his nerves." "You know nothing about him. He has tremendous talent. You are hateful and jealous." Her voice trembled and there was a glimmer of tears in her eyes. "Far be it from me to discourage love's dream, and as for jealousy, I am shamelessly amused at your attitude. It is so delightful. I suppose you will expect me to make you some sort of an allowance?" "Surely after all these years that we have lived together you ought to wish me to be independent." Natalie broke the silence again. Natalie broke the silence again. "My dear, you are free to go your own way to-morrow, if you choose. I will see Cheesman; he is a personal friend of mine, you know, and one of the most experienced divorce lawyers in the city." She looked rather taken aback. "Then you do not care. You are not going to miss me much, nor mind?" "I think it will be rather a lark to live at the club again. A tie of any sort, no matter how charming the woman, becomes irksome in time." "I suppose there is somebody else, too?" she said, suspiciously. "I hope very shortly there will be several somebodies. You see, my love, I was a furious ladies' man for a good many years before I succumbed to your manifold charms, and settled down into a meek and properly conducted Benedict. It will be interesting to see whether I can renew those experiences." "Humph! You can have adventures enough. I suppose Mrs. Harris-Taylor will be delighted to condole with you. She has been trying to get up a fluff for five years or more." Mr. Carleton laughed gently. Three months later found Mrs. Carlton and Norman Sargent over their teacups before the fire in the former's pretty boudoir. "He's been tremendously generous. He has taken chambers near his club. I am to have the house just as it stands. The young man watched her smiling, animated face with dreamy eyes. "You are so wonderful," he murmured, "so prodigiously clever—of an intelligence too marvelous." "Pshaw!" cried Natalie, blushing rosily. "Don't be absurd. I have a bit of common sense, not so much as most people, but more than you have, you idle creature." "Common sense is a quality which makes for stupidity. I should scorn to have common sense." "I am glad you haven't as much as Mr. Loring. He is the most practical creature. He was too ridiculous yesterday. I had to explain to him about the separation, and he tried to convince me that I might much better marry him. He actually told me the exact amount of his income and what allowance he would make me." Special Master E. V. McKeever filed She flushed again. The young man arose. His attitude had delicately stiffened. "I think it was most unfair to me, you listening to the creature for a moment." "Why, Normie, it was all too comical. He was funny. You have no more sense of humor than he has if you take the matter seriously." "A perception of humor is one of the lowest attributes, seldom possessed by a person of any intellectual fineness." Mrs. Carleton closed her little teeth with a vicious click. "I must beg that you will conduct yourself with more dignity, more regard for the fitness of things, if you expect to become my wife." He was working himself into a rage. Mrs. Carleton's eyes flashed, but her voice was quiet, as she replied: "Naturally a woman of much delicacy would not consent to go through the unpleasantness of a divorce for the sake of anyone. Neither should I ever have encouraged your attentions, had I possessed the smallest scrap of respect for the conventions. Now I wish you would go." Another week passed by, and Mr. Carleton went to his old home for the last time. He was to lunch with Natalie and settle a few final questions. The divorce would be granted within a few days, and then all the fuss and bother would be over, and his wife would be free to go to the arms of another man. Mr. Carleton sighed as he glanced around the familiar little reception room. "Ah, well," be thought, "such is life." Mr. Carleton had been living at his club for some months, and vaguely wondered how he should ever be able to stand it all the remainder of his existence; for of course he should never marry again. He had been mady infatuated with Natalie, but now he was beyond the age of infatuation. Natalie had become a habit with him, but he knew any other woman, no matter how charming, would be a bore. He thought he had never seen Natalie look sweeter than when he faced her across the cozy table. She was rather subdued, though. He was glad she did not indulge in one of her mischievous moods; that would have jarred upon his feeling of gentle melancholy. "Aren't you a little pale?" he inquired, solicitously, after the weather had been disposed of. Natalie sensively sighed. "It does seem good to have somebody notice whether I am pale or not." "But surely Norman—" "Norman and I have quarreled. Read that!" and she flung a note across the table. "I am sorry if anything I have said has offended you, but it must be understood that as my wife I shall expect a higher standard of conduct from you than the average man demands." Mr. Carleton's color rose furiously. "Why, the insulting brute! How does he dare; and to you, the sweetest—" At the longed for words of sympathy Natalie broke into wild tears. "I didn't know a man could be so hateful and horrid," she sobbed. "It was not my fault that poor, stupid John Loring wanted me to marry him." Somehow Mr. Carleton was at her side, gently stroking her hair. "Of course it was not your fault. Why shouldn't every man who sees you want you? I've always known that. It has made me proud. Why the fellow must be a fool. If he acts like this before marriage, how will he treat you afterwards, you poor, little woman." "There will be no afterwards with him," she stammered. Mr. Carleton gasped. "Are you going to marry Loring?" "You must think I am crazy," cried Natalle, with Impatience. "But, then, what will you—" "I shall live alone and get along as best I can," she announced, with the air of a martyr. "Do you hate me as much as that?" "Hate you! I never knew how I adored you until now. Oh, dearest, it has been awful here ever since you left, so lonely, and nobody to say clever, cynical things, or mix the salad dressing." "Natalie! You don't mean that you want me to come back?" "I know you won't do it. You love the club and a lot of other women, and I do not count with you any more, and I don't deserve to, only—" "My dear! My dear!" and in spite of his waist line Mr. Carleton was on his knees beside his wife, and her face was hidden against his shoulder. "You are just being nice like this, because you are sorry for me," she blubbered. "Don't you believe a word of that, little woman, I'm dying to come home. I have never been so unhappy in my life as for this last few months. Why, I can't teach the club cook how to make decent griddle cakes, and I haven't had the right cut of roast beef since I carved it myself. We will stop proceedings at once, the thing is not finished yet. May I move in this afternoon?" "What will people say?" walled Nat alle THE AMERICAN HOME W·A.RADFORD EDITOR THE HOME OF THE MAYOR Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 194 Fifth Ave., Chicago, Ill., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. In some sections of the country especially in the suburban districts adjacent to our large cities which have been given over almost exclusively to high class residences, cement plaster or "overcoated" houses have come to have a great vogue. Many arguments have been advanced in favor of this type of construction and there seem to be good reasons for recommending its use. In the first place, while producing a warm, dry and substantial structure—comparing well with brick veneer in that respect—cement plaster finish gives a decidedly neat and individual appearance to the house. Then, too, the cost is not excessive, being slightly more than the ordinary clapboarded or shingle walls, but considerably less than for the brick veneer wall just referred to. It has been pointed out that in the long run the real expense is less than it would seem, for no painting nor tinting is necessary in after years to keep the cement surface in good appearance. Considerable discussion has been THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM PORCH KITCHEN 10'0"X9'0" ENTRY Sink LIVING RM. 13'6"X2'6" DINING RM. 13'6"X12'0" HALL 16'9"X17'9" PORCH 34'0"X7'0" First Floor Plan carried on among the architects and the practical builders as to which form of lath is best for use with exterior plaster work. Some claim that wood lath is more durable, others claim that only metal lath should be used. There is little doubt but that if a high grade, well-cured wood lath were used it would be thoroughly satisfactory in every way. Much of the Interesting Experiment with Lump of Sweetness Dipped in Liquid Called Collodion. Sugar, as you know from every-day experience, is heavier than water, says Good Literature. A lump of sugar dropped into a glass of water or a cup of tea sinks to the bottom and remains until it is dissolved. Now if you dip a lump of sugar in the liquid called collodion, take it out quickly and leave it exposed to the air for a day or two to become thoroughly dry, you will find that, although it looks just the same as it did before, it will behave very differently if thrown into water. At first it sinks like ordinary sugar, but apparently it does not dissolve, and in a minute or two it rises and floats on the surface unchanged, no matter how long you wait for it to dissolve. But if you try to pick up the floating lump you find it to be not a hard lump of sugar, but a soft, spongy mass of something else, which collapses between your fingers. The sugar has all dissolved, though it did not appear to do so, and the floating lump is composed of the solid part the collodion, which has been kept between the particles of sugar and has kept the form of the lump. This substance is gun cotton. It is very inflammable and even explosive, so do not leave it "lying around." Colloidion is gun cotton dissolved in alcohol and ether, which evaporates and leaves the gun cotton behind. lath now sold for firsts is of such poor quality that it will scarcely hold together while being nailed in place. Expanded metal or wire lath properly galvanized to prevent rusting has proved thoroughly satisfactory on many high class jobs. Care should be taken that all the metal is surrounded by the plaster. The accompanying design shows a very artistic six-room house, thoroughly modern in arrangement and using this type of construction. The exterior design is in accord with the material, straight lines and square corners being employed to very good effect. The house is 37 feet 6 inches wide and has a depth of 35 feet. On the first floor are the living and dining rooms, kitchen and pantry; a central hall connects the living and CL. BATH 10'0X9'0 CL. BED RM. 13'6X10'3' CL. HALL BED RM. 12'3X12'0 CL. BED RM. 10'0X10' CL. DEN 9'0X7'3 CL. Second Floor Plan THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE dining rooms and a straight flight of stairs leads to the floor above. The living room, opening from the hall on the left, is a room of great beauty and attractiveness. It is 14 feet 6 inches wide by 25 feet 6 inches long. One end is occupied by a nook containing a huge fireplace and two built-in seats. In the living room proper there is a very well designed beam ceiling. It is so arranged that the four columns separating the fireplace nook from the rest of the room support the main beams. To the right of the hall is the dining-room, a light and airy apartment also having a beam ceiling. The kitchen is just back of this. It is arranged for convenience and ease in doing the household duties. On the second floor are three bedrooms, four clothes closets and a bathroom. A feature of the second floor plan is the balcony at each of the three corners. The cost of this house to build, using the best grade of material, including hard wood flooring and interior trim, has been estimated at $4,000. Split His Mother's Wood for Two Years and Never Guilty of Whispering in School. "Sir,' said a lad, coming down to one of the wharfs in Boston and addressing a well-dressed merchant, "have you any berth on your ship? I want to earn something." "What can you do?" "I can try my best to do whatevr r I am put to," answered the boy. "What have you done?" "I have sawed and split all mother's wood for nigh on to two years." "What have you not done?" asked the gentleman. "Well, sir," answered the boy, after a moment's pause, "I have not whispered in school once for a whole year." "That's enough," said the gentleman, says Boys and Girls. "You may ship aboard this vessel, and I hope to see you master of it some day. A boy who can master a wood pile and bridle his tongue must be made of good stuff." The Cigarette in India "Biri" is another name for the cigarette among India's natives. It has won popularity among that country's teeming population because of its cheapness, according to Consul Dennison of Bombay. The cigarettes are sold at a price—20 cents a thousand—which brings them within the reach of all and creates a demand. About 1,700 square miles are now under tobacco cultivation, principally in the district of Bengal. A large can and a small cost does not make baking powder cheap or even less expensive than Calumet—the high-quality, moderate-price kind. It certainly cannot make it as good. Don't judge baking powder in this way—the real test—the proof of raising power, of evenness, uniformity, wholesomeness and deliciousness will be found only in the baking is a better baking powder than you have ever used before. And we will leave it to your good judgment for proof. Buy a can today. Try it for any baking purpose. 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Not At Yours, Write for Descriptive Circular Nearest Agency of the No fuss—no flurry—no smell—and, above all, no smoke, even though you turn the wick as high as it will go. The temperature runs up quickly. In ten minutes the average sized room glows with cheer and comfort that genial heat brings—the heat that is smokeless and odorless. Automatic Smokeless Device which automatically locks and absolutely prevents smoke, by keeping the wick out of the smoke zone, is on the Perfection only. The solid brass font holds four quarts, which gives a full-head flame for nine hours. Every Dealer Everywhere. If Not At Yours, Write for Descriptive Circular to the Nearest Agency of the STANDARD OIL COMPANY (Incorporated) JERSEY LILY. Mr. Brown (to new cook)—What is your name? Cook—Mary, sir. Mr. Brown—Dear me, that is my wife's name. We shall have to call you something else. Cook—Never mind, call me Lily! New Geyser in Yellowstone Park. For a few days past there have been indications of an eruption of some kind near the Fountain hotel in Yellowstone park, says a dispatch from Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo. Now a new and magnificent geyser has broken out in full force about 100 feet north of the regular Fountain geyser near Fountain hotel. This new geyser, which does not appear to affect any of the others in that vicinity, played to a height of 150 to 200 feet, throwing off immense quantities of hot water, mud and steam. The new geyser does not play regularly as does Old Faithful, but at short intervals, the eruptions occurring five or six hours apart, and lasting about one hour. Deafness Cannot Be Cured $^{67}$ local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the ear. The ear is inflamed by the earwax. The tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is caused by an inflamed tube taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases have been treated with earplugs but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by cataract) that cannot be cured by Hall's Cataract Cure. F. J. CHEENY & Co., Toledo. Sold by Drugsister, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Good to Her Husband. "George, dear," said Mrs. Dovekins, who had come downstairs in time to pour the coffee. "I'm going to walk to the car with you this morning. Aren't you glad?" "Very glad, indeed, lovey. It's so nice of you to think of me and to get up early for the purpose of making it unnecessary to walk those dismal three blocks alone. How much do you want?" Not to Be Envied. "After all, a rich man only has three meals a day." "And no time to eat 'em."—Louisville Courier-Journal. A girl never feels more important than when she is getting married, and a man never looks more inconspicuous. STOVE All dealers : ‘ ‘ By Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Gardiner, Maine—“I haye been a oat sufferer from organic troubles Bs Srey anda severe female “gies i weakness. The eae F | doctor said I would yijhave to go to the a — | papel ace a 4 & 2 joperation, but Ly ‘a Fé |could not bear to | think of it. 1 de ey © | cided to try pps | i222 {© Pinkham’s Veg. oy Be = "ee jetable upd D2 Beef andSanative Wash gov (ogee #4 — and wasentirely J ee tees Oe Vere Lemale ame weakness. The sgeaiamiy | doctor said I would ie P| have, to go, to the [deem |Rospital “tor an [Gear ay joreration, but 1 . ee F {| could not, bear to Oe Se \think of it. 1 de- ys | sed fo, try Zia 278) | ©. Pinkham’s Veg. | © ag elable Compound D2 haf andSanative Wash cue ue a4 —and was entire} fe APN cured ‘after thes months’ use of them.”—Mirs, 8, A. Winnraas, Be F. D. No. 14, Box 39, jardiner, Me. Xo woinan should submit to a gure cal operation, Which may mean death, fill she has given Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made exclusive. iy irom roots and herbs, a fair trial. ‘his famous medicine for women nas for thirty years proved to be the most valuable tonic and renewer of tie female organism, Women resid- ing in almost every city and town in tie United States bear, willing testi nonyto the wonderful virtue of Lydia & Viakham's Vegetable Compound. (cures female ils, and creates radi tat, buoyant female health. "It you tre'ill, for your own sake as well as ‘hose You love, give it a trial. Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass., nvites all sick women to. write serfor advice. Her advice is free, tnd always helpful, as IT Is. 5 v; a & \£3 ge OG iw, N w She—John Henry! I wonder how you can sit there and look me in the face. He—So do I, my love; but it’s sur- prising What a recklessly brave man can do! LEWIS’ “SINGLE BINDER.” A hand-made cigar fresh from the table, wrapped in foil, thus keeping fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar made of good tobacco is the ideal smoke, The old, well cured tobaccos used are so rich in quality that many who formerly smoked 10c cigars now smoke Lewis’ Single Binder Straight 6c. Lewis’ Single Binder costs the dealer some more than other 5c cigars, but the higher price enables this fac- tory to use extra quality tobacco. There are many imitations; don’t be fooled. There is no substitute! Tell the dealer you want a Lewis “Single Binder.” Ie Poor Consolation. “Yes, it must be a terrible thing to go through life without your limb. But you must remember it will be restored to you in the next world.” “1 know it will, mum, but dat don’t encourage me, for ft was cut off when 1 was a baby, an’ it won't cone with- in a couple of foot of de ground wen it’s restored.” PERRET DAvin PADIITEES. Sliare Sorthce ciisas te keraies alae raameemen, Seorsipincand winded fils, Atal ardagiete The wickedness of other men we have always in our eye, but we cast our own over our shoulder.—Seneca. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. 2 02. package 5 cents, in after years a man wishes he was half as smart as he used to think be waa, Guminharion'ie tne caus! many dieses Care Ake cau ahd "you eure thaudlacato, easy to take To the good the world is very good; to the bad it ta bad.—Smiles. ee, AA G 7 KIDNEY 2 Vio Ny { < 7) MATES SE” SS neeeae i rs fs yy ey When You’re Hoarse Use . J CURE ‘VE BEST MEDICINE FOR GucHs a Gins Gives immediate relief. “The first | dose relieves your aching throat and allays the irritation. Guaranteed to contain no opiates. Very palatable. All Druggists, 25¢. That ns | TiekkVEGHEN o. a SD, - Ls (5A BINET c= a X CR. rh 2 ‘i HER® is no mosotony in living to Bi pho walk even te geice: fat and tamest paths with open tana, ceptive eyea, ‘The monotony of Ui atrara be monotonous to you, ls In you net in the "world Corn Meal ae a Enns “Tol. Atwater of the United States agricultural department in his investi- ation relating to foods has been led to the conclusion as the result of ex- haustive studies on the subject that from an economical standpoint corn meal has the highest nutritive value of all foods. Ten pounds of corn meal according to Atwater, possesses eight pounds of nutriment, while the same quantity of potatoes has but three and three-fourths pounds of nutriment. Our hardy forefathers builded better than they knew when their meals were so often “mush and milk.” Fried mush is a dish fit for a queen, and should often be served on our ta- bles at breakfast, now that the chilly winds of fall give us a desire for heartier foods. Household Hints. Did you ever try adding water to the ice and salt after packing it for freezing? It is the greatest discovery for a time saver, as the cream freezes in half the time it takes usually. The water, of course, hastens the melting of the ice and that sends the cold in- to the cream. Drain the water off well before packing the cream to leave. Plain ice cream is delicious served in halves of muskmelons. Garnish the cream with two little pieces of Can- ton ginger. Apple pie, a la mode, is simply ap- ple pie with ice cream piled on each slice. Plain ice cream served with hot ma- ple syrup and chopped nuts is both attractive and delectable, Hominy and Hulled Corn, Hominy is a delicious food but not nearly as common as it should be. It is very nice served as a breakfast dish with cream, or simply dressed with a ‘little cream and butter instead of potato at dinner. To cook hominy: Put one cupful of coarse hominy or hulled corn—both are good—into water over night, to soak. Then in the morning add three cupfuls of boiling water and cook for four hours. When nearly done, salt. Drain in a strainer and reheat over steam or with hot cream when ready to serve it. col a pe ME lien ciae eerta im puny Te etait pleas acaer tcotiins mete ett eta ee eae see hee anes ee ee Seine ana aeaenal Saetut oats sone ee an ete ee sare onae Cooking Terms Often Used. Bouchees.—Small puff paste patties. Braising.—Cooking in a close-cov- ered stewpan. Meat thus cooked re- tains its juices and flavor. Brioche.—A light rich cake made with yeast, eggs and butter, eaten hot with coffee. Much like the German coffee kuchen. Casserole.—A small earthenware dish made with or without a cover. , Caviare.—The salted roe of the stur- geon. Cafe au lait.—Coffee with milk. Cuisine—The kitchen or cooking laboratory. Crumpet.—An English cake cooked on a griddle. ‘To Wash Thin, Fine Muslins. Prepare a clean suds and put the things to soak in it for half an hour. Squeeze and rub gently with the hands only, until perfectly clean and white, If boiled, put into a bag to avoid tearing in lifting. Rinse thor- oughly, and blue if desired, but use only a very little bluing in the wa- ter. Dip in rice starch and dry just enough to iron smoothly and having the irons hot, iron at once in order to have the very best results. Dotted swiss should be ironed on the wrong side. ‘To Prepare Grape Juice. Prepare the grapes as for jelly, add- ing sugar to taste and boiling at least 20 minutes, then put into sterilized bottles well corked and sealed with paraffin, Seal by dipping the corks of the bottles when cold, into hot par- affin Glazed Onions, Peel small, silver-skinned onions and cook in boiling water 15 minutes. Drain and dry on a cloth. Put the on- ions into a well-buttered baking dish, add highly seasoned brown stock to cover the bottom of the dish, sprinkle with sugar and bake until soft, bast- ing often with the stock in the pan. Envy in the Jungle. “Did you see where Roosevelt shot 4 tame hippopotamus?” “1 guess that is a wild rumor.” ‘Lucky. “The preaciter that married you says you only gave him a aollar.” “He ought to be glad I dian’t sue bim for damages.” : ‘BACKACHE IS KIDNEYACHE, Usually There Are Other Troubles to i Prove It, ‘ Pain in the back is pain in the kid- neys, in most cases, and it points to the need of a spe- GR cial remedy to re- <7 move and cure the Ren congestion or in- Seg flammation of the = f i kidneys that is in- SS i S terfering with their Wy Rye work and causing YG that pain that BN fe makes you say: a “Oh, my back.” 4 rh 1) ‘Thompson Wat- i f] Kins, professional a nurse, 420 N, 23rd v< St, Parsons, Kan., says:. “For some Sepia ok SES Ee cial remedy to re- move and cure the congestion or in- flammation of the kidneys that is in- SS terfering with their B work and causing that pain that makes you say: “Oh, my back.” 4 ‘Thompson Wat- Kins, professional nurse, 420 N, 23rd St, Parsons, Kan., says: “For some time I was annoyed with sharp twinges across the small of my back and ir- regular passages of the kidney secre- tions. Since using Doan’s Kidney Pills, I am free from these troubles.” Remember the name—Doan’s. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster- Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥. THE CLEVER GIRL. aera ee Be ed ES + Bi ‘iF ! ao = Se lam 2 ae B be SAG (ers “Your father ordered some wood from me this morning, miss. Do you know whether he wants hard or soft?” “Oh—er—not too hard.” BABY’S WATERY ECZEMA. itched and Scratched Until Blood Ran —$50 Spent on Useless Treatments —Disease Seemed incurable. Cured by Cuticura for $1.50, “When my little boy was two and a ‘alf months old he broke out on both sheeks with eczema, It was the itchy, watery kind and we had to keep his uittle hands wrapped up all the time, and if he would happen to get them ancovered he would claw his face till the blood streamed down on his cloth- «ng. We called in a physician at once, out he gave an ointment which was so severe that my babe would scream when it was put on, We changed doctors and medicine until we had spent fifty dollars or more and baby was getting worse. I was so wornout watching and caring for him night and day that I almost felt sure the disease was incurable. But finally reading of the good results of the Cuticura Rem- edies, I determined to try them. I can truthfully say I was more than surprised, for I bought only a dollar and a half's worth of the Cuticura Remedies (Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills), and they did more good than all my doctors’ medicines I had tried, and in fact entirely cured him. His face is perfectly clear of the least spot or scar of anything. Mrs. W. M. Comerer, Burnt Cabins, Pa., Sept. 15, 1908.” Potter Drag & Chem. Corp.. Sole Props., Boston, a eae TR ea The cartoonist’s wife was talking to a friend. “I just know Fred didn’t want to work at the office last night,” she said. “Why, how do you know?” was asked. “Because in his sleep he said: ‘Well, Tl stay, but I don’t want to draw.’”— Lippincott’s Magazine. Rough on Rats, unbeatableexterminator Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c. Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq’d,25c. Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 24c. Rough on Roaches, Pow'd, 15¢.,LLiq’d,26c. Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c. Rough on Skeeters, agreeable touse, 25 E, 8, Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. J. In the Beginning. “Yours is certainly an unusual case,” said the lawyer, “and it will be neccessary to consult a number of books.” i “So?” queried the client. “Yes,” answered the legal light, “and we will begin with your pocket: book.” In case of pain on the lungs Hamlins Wizard Oil acts like a mustard plaster, except that it js more effective and is 96 much nicer and cleaner to use. What can harm us if we are true to ourselves and to what we think is right?—Black. | | Clear white clothes are a sign that the | housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. ‘Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. The secret of success in life is for a | man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.—Disraell. THE SOURCE OF TROUBLE | Eumg Bulgam goes to tho root of yout cough, and [eae ‘Harmleesand sure.” Atallarugyists. We live truly for ourselves only when we live for others.—Seneca. aren Yetuingtofcne the gai relies t- Aestaicealayepeli, cures wind coli,’ scs tote, Money talks, but it often fails to tell the truth. Kee ‘The Imitators nha CE es aed “em Pa ee a oe Amy LY (| See : ON Zt Se) 2 ee wy 2s \ ae) (PIS, Q oa ay i | pCORNG | ae ee a ae = Fe (FLAKES )| jg OO 2) 2 a Sa us sere /ft | 4a Se LIZ No amount of force or persuasion on the part of the imitators is great enough to even budge it from its preseut firm hold on the minds of the people. This has been emphatically demonstrated several times during the past few years. Imitations have come and gone, but Kellogg’s goes on with an ever increasi>g demand. This proves that the people won't be fooled by inferior quality. They know the goodness of Kellogg’s—and they invariably come back to it. Try it yourself today. At all Grocers. $1,000 GOLD AND SILVER TROPHY for the BEST EAR OF CORN to be known as W. K. Kellogg National Corn Trophy to be given at the National Corn Exposition, OMAHA, NEB., December 6th to 18th, 1909, For the purpose of encouraging the better breeding in corn for improving the EN eee cen pena eaiens eore coer oe Se ere ee ee ees neces Ses ee ee ees payer pd npg Gere reg nrenciae peniiaews eeplere tay niet Look for This / Signa- tare @ « eo KELLOGG TOASTED CORN FLAKE CO., Batfle Creek, Mich. Me pr ae rote an nee uae er eee Aids Nature Ce ‘The great success of Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis- eee ee eee ee covery in curing weak stomachs, wasted bodies, weak | U t lungs, and obstinate and lingering coughs, is based on | the recognition of the fundamental truth that ‘Golden lew Madical Discovery” sappiios! Netare with Gody-beild: | Sick Feeling Setosd and cuocontrared fora. Wats this belp Netare | that follows tatingce done Stcastar supplies the necessary strength to the stomach to digest 1 Gal" gates br-ealonael, aby abohe this food, build up the body end thereby throw off lingering poe * obstinate coughs. The 'Discovery”’ re-establishes the | worst, you. can encure—Ugh—it Sint =i satriive organs in — — eatin | gives one the creeps. You don’t i the blood, and is nerves—i it—C. So ee | Fs sctes boven ira inn te ers si 5 if your dealer offers something ‘‘Just as good,’* liver—without these bad feelings. it Is probably better FOR HIM--It pays better, | Try them. ue But you are thinking of the cure not the profit, so | there’s nothing ‘‘just as good’ for you. Say so. | «ee ah eee penton Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, In Plain English; or, Med-" ihe wotid Siffoe bores s mont icine Simplified, 1008 pages, over 700 illustrations, newly revised up-to-date | ———_____________. tion, ‘bound, ‘seat for 21 one-ceht stamps, t t iling | only. Cloth-bound, 31 stampe. Address Dr. R. V. Pieree, Buffalo, N.Y - DEFIANCE Cold Water Starch Sciaamratcanda te th Sa aE anew, Moen Didn't Stay There. = 7 we |—Bees* honey gathered in Southe Futner—Dian't 1 tet you 1 wou |[MesTesbses ELECTROTYPES | | HONEY cin csiicaisistset ang whip you if I caught you in the water | tn grat varirz or sale at the lowest prices by | inS-gal. cans, 2in cane, 120lba.. Price, freight again? iN HEWSPAPER UXION- Kansas City, Rissoer! Ser Ss eae ee 10e. Liberal: al ‘Bou-— Vea, alr, ind that's: the ‘reascan| aoe eee eee emanate | Senn ame enieeey' ED: UNO AR I hurried out when I saw you coming. ' DEFIANCE STARCH satterttewerk rithand " W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 48-1909, His Proper Field. A colored man was brought before a police judge charged with stealing chickens. He pleaded guilty and re- ceived sentence, when the judge asked how it was he managed to lift those chickens right under the window of the owner's house when there was a dog loose in the yard. “Hit wouldn't be no use, judge,” said the man, “to try to ’splain this thing to yo’ all. Ef you was to try it you like as not would get yer hide full of shot an’ get no chickens, nuther. Ef yo’ want to engage in any rascality, judge, yo’ better stick to de bench, whar yo’ am familfar.”—Ladies’ Home Journal. To Breaking One Neck, $2. The “lineup” man was a facetious soul. The woman for whom he was putting up a pulley clothes-line was exacting. She ordered it put in a cer- tain place, which it was almost impos- sible for him to reach. He hesitated. “If I have to put it there, lady,” he said, “I'll break my neck.” Still she did not relent. “All right, lady,” he consented, with a cheerful grin, “but it'll cost yer $2 extry if 1 break my neck.” A Beenceh Soholar: As William bent over her fair face he whispered: “Darling, if I should ask you in French if Imight kiss you, what would you answer?” She, calling up her scanty knowl- edge of the French languagy ex- claimed, “Billet doux."—Tit-Bits. Cause of Discord. She—So they do live happily togeth- er, you say? He—No. It’s the eternal struggle be- tween religion and society. He is as straight-backed as she is straight: front.—Life. Of Course. “How do you make your wife mind so well?” “I tell her she can do anything she likes, so she don't see any fun in it.” Devote each day to the object then in hand, and the evening will find something done.—Goethe. The highest medical authority on foods, Sir James Crichton Browne, LL. D.—F.R.S. gives the best reasons for eating more In an article published in the duces a big-boned, well Youth's Companion of Septem- oped, mentally energeti ber 23rd, 1909, Dr. Browne, the His experiments prov great medical authority on good oatmeal such as | foods, says, about brain and Oats not only furn muscle building— the best food for the hun “There is one kind of food ing, but eating it strer that seems to me of marked and enlarges the thyroic value as a food to the brain and —this gland is intimate to the whole body throughout Dected with the nourishi childhood and adolescence °€s8es of the body. (youth), and that is oatmeal. «in conclusion he says— a ae It seems probable th sop Oats are the most nutritious that the bulle and brawni Shay ie cereale, Bene richer the Northerners _(imeani an mn organic phosphorus and Scotch) has been in somer lecithins.’ due to the stimulation He says oatmeal is gaining thyroid gland by oatme ground with the well-to-do of ridge in childhood.”” Great Britain. He speaks of it The Scotch eat. Quake as the mainstay of the Scottish because it is the best laborer’s diet and says it pro- oatmeals. Not Asking Much. Il merramar eranan “The president,” explained one of the secretaries, “can't stop at Plunk- ville on his swing around the circle. In fact, my good man, we are sched- uled to go through Plunkville at 60 miles an hour.” “Couldn’t you throw out one of his old hats?” asked the leader of the com- mittee, hopefully—Washington Her- ald. It is not what he bas, nor even what he does, that directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he is— Henry F. Amiel. duces a big-boned, well-devel- oped, mentally energetic race. His experiments prove that good oatmeal such as Quaker Oats not only furnishes the best food for the human be- ing, but eating it strengthens and enlarges the thyroid gland —this gland is intimately con- nected with the nourishing pro- cesses of the body. In conclusion he says— “Tt seems probable therefore that the bulk and brawniness of the Northerners (meaning the Scotch) has been in some measure due to the stimulation of the thyroid gland by oatmeal por ridge in childhood.” The Scotch eat Quaker Oats because it is the best of all oatmeals. DEFIANCE STARCH—i. "yucca ‘other starches only 12 ouncersame price: and **DEFIANCE” IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. 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McKeever meed a report to this effect in the supreme ATTACKS BALLINGER BIG PARADES ENDED SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MAGAZINE DEMANDS REMOVAL OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR. Charge Made That Department Head Makes War on Reclamation Projects While President is Making Promises to Support Them. Madison, Wis., Oct. 3.—"Secretary Ballinger must go!" That is the burden of Senator La Follett's leading article in this week's issue of La Follette's Magazine. He says: The reclamation of the arid lands of the west was surely one of the greatest of the Roosevelt policies. Not reclamation by "big business," but reclamation by the people and for the people. In seven years the reclamation service of the national government has reclaimed and opened up to homestead settlement more than 1,000,000 acres of heretofore arid lands. These lands have been sold to settlers in small tracts, together with water rights, at practically the cost to the government of their reclamation. There was no graft, no "rakeoff" for "big business." Just the people redeeming the deserts for themselves, with their own capital. In August came the Irrigation Congress at Spokane. The secretary of the interior was there. The burden of his message was that the Roosevelt policy of government irrigation was practically at an end. Meanwhile the president proclaims loyalty to the Roosevelt policies. To the Irrigation Congress he sent a telegram pledging loyalty to irrigation. We do not question the sincerity of the president's repeated pledges. But we condemn most heartily those whose official conduct places the president under the constant necessity of reassuring the people of his loyalty to these policies. Chief of these official malefactors is Secretary Ballinger. While the president is pledging loyalty to the Roosevelt policies Ballinger is overturning those policies wherever he has power. While the president is making promises Ballinger is making war. Let the conflict cease. Let us have a secretary of the interior whose administration will comport with the public declarations of the president. If Ballinger will serve the "interests" let him do it in private employment. SHOT AND THEN TIED TO A TREE Storkeeper at Bean Lake, Mo., Has Rough Experience With Three Robbers. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 3.—Michael Baker, a storekeeper at Bean Lake, about 20 miles south of here on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad, was held up in his store by three men, two white and one negro, who robbed him of $40. Baker was then forced to walk with the men to a point near Armour Station, at Sugar Lake, where the robbers began to strip the clothes from him. He believed they intended to murder him and throw his body into the lake and in resisting he was shot in the forehead by the negro. The robbers then tore his shirt into strips and tied him to a tree near the railroad track, warning him that he would be killed if he attempted to free himself. The robbers walked up the track toward Armour and half an hour later Baker managed to free himself. He walked back to Bean Lake, arriving about 3 o'clock this morning. His wound 'a' said to be dangerous. Travelers Paid More Duties New York, Oct. 3.—Duties paid by trans-Atlantic travelers at the port of New York, reached a new high water mark during the month of September according to a statement issued by Collector Loeb. The total for the month is almost double the monthly average and is $100,000 greater than ever before collected in a single month. The duties collected in September last amounted to $265,106, while the previous high record for September 1901 was $163,547. Immigration Commissioner Out Washington, Oct. 3.—As a result of charges filed against him, Daniel Davies, commissioner of immigration at Chicago has been suspended from duty. The immigration authorities here refuse to disclose the nature of the charges. Mr. Davies has been furnished with a copy of them and it is expected he will make a reply. Teachers at Topeka in November. Topeka, Oct. 3.—The annual meeting of the Kansas Teachers' association will be held November 4 and 5 this year, instead of during the Christmas holidays. A larger crowd than usual is expected and the committee in charge has prepared an elaborate program. The Week's Business Failures. New York, Oct. 3.—Business failures in the United States for the week ended September 30 were 195 as against 171 last week and 225 in the like week of 1908. A Nebraskan Killed in Emperia. Emporia, Kan., Oct. 3.—Arthur Barrons, a stockman of Jensen, Neb., was hit by a freight engine and killed in the Santa Fe yards here. HUDBON-FULTON CELEBRATION AT NEW YORK CLOSES WITH SECOND NAVAL PARADE. Peary's Arctic Vessel, the Roosevelt, Was a Feature of the Display—Clermont and Half Moon Led the Ships Up the Hudson. Newburgh, N. Y., Oct. 3.—With the Half Moon and Clermont swinging at anchor off shore against a back ground of illuminated warships and fire works, Newburgh rounded out one of the greatest days in her history. The vessels which have played so prominent a part in Hudson-Fulton week were formally turned over to the keeping of the celebration's "Upper Hudson Commission," by General Stewart L. Woodford, president of the Lower Hudson Commission. Mayor Benjamin McClung welcomed the distinguished guests to Newburgh, and Gov. Hughes paid his tribute in a brief address. Lleut. Lam, impersonator of Henry Hudson; Charles S. Bullock, the Robert Fulton of the present Clermont; and Representatives from The Netherlands were also introduced during the brief ceremony at the pier. Beside the Clermont, when she came to anchor, in Newburgh Bay, lay the Norwich of Rondout, N.-Y, the "oldest steamer in the world," which for 76 years has been in active service. With her low hull no higher above the water than a shingle and her "sawpit" engine, she presented a figure but little less curious than her prototype. It was not until after the second division of the parade had passed the reviewing stand that the Roosevelt, Commander Peary's Arctic exploration ship, put in an appearance far down the river with a tug alongside. She had been delayed by a mishap but finally reached an anchorage unostentatiously not far from where the Clermont and Half Moon were lying. Commander Peary came ashore and returned quietly to New York by train. Thousands later thronged the shore to look at h.. famous ship. New York, Oct. 3.—Henry Hudson has sailed north again, and the waters of Manhattan Harbor, erwuded with the navies of eight nations, to do him honor, will mirror no more the crescent stern, the spreading spars and broad orange ensign of his caravel, the Half Moon. With her and her companion, the Clermont, have departed the symbolism and the life of the Hudson-Fulton celebration. They left New York as types and impersonations; they will return after a space, as museum curiosities. Promptly at 9 o'clock the vessels of the escort squadron carrying 500,000 passengers, fell into line in the North river, noses up-stream. The Dutch cruiser Utrecht, the United States scout cruisers Salem and Birmingham, the submarines and their parent ship, the Castine together with the gunboats and naval auxiliaries, had preceded them, and the only ships of war in the line were the destroyer Worden and the six torpedo boats which followed her at 100 yards intervals. Behind them came a 15 mile string of Hudson river and Long Sound liners, among the largest inland water passenger ships in the world, converted for the day into excursion steamers. They were as crowded as on the day of the first naval parade and all the way up the river they passed between long files of sight seers ashore. LIPTON WOULD RACE AGAIN Willing to Make Another Attempt For America's Cup Under Universal Rules. London, Oct. 3.—Sir Thomas Lipton, who will sail this month for New York said in an interview that his position in regard to a further attempt to lift the American cup had not changed. The exact date of his departure for New York has not been fixed. "I am always ready," said Sir Thomas, "to challenge with any size boat they like and under the so-called universal rules now existing in the New York Yacht club and all the other clubs in America; but I am unwilling to challenge under the rule of 56 years ago which now is not used in any races in America. "I am most anxious to arrange a contest and hope that the New York Yacht club will realize that the Universal rules if good enough for all other races, ought to be good enough for this." German Americans in Convention. Cincinnati, Oct. 3.—The biennial convention of the National German-American alliance opened here to-day, with Dr. C. J. Hexamer of Philadelphia, the president, in the chair. The alliance has a membership of 2,500,000 in 34 states, and the delegates to the convention number more than 300. To-morrow the National German day will be celebrated in Music hall and Gov. Harmon will formally welcome the delegates to the city. Grand Jury Investigates Graft. Oklahoma City, Ok., Oct. 3.—The grand jury has convened for the purpose of investigating alleged graft cases in which mayor Scales has charged Chief of Police Hubaka, and others with incompetency and graft in bootlegging liquor. Knights & Daughter 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. 2rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. 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. Chief Preseptresses. Chief Preseptresses. Number. 1 Queen of the West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. M. Wilson, 945 Everett. 2 Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. S. Crisp, 615 S. Walnut. 3 Mt. 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. 6 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 Charity 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, B. 'te, 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. 52 Mt. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. J. Ware, 807 N. Y. 63 Fair West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. R. Saunders, 734 N. J. 7 Pearly Rose, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. S. O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan. 85 Magadalene, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. F. 92 St. Annis, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Hardiman, 1801 Kansas. 89 Queen Lizzie, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific. 91 Golden Sheaf, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. 93 Macedonia, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Sylvia Brown, 803 E. 11th St. TEMPLE8. Number 1 A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., J. M. Burns, Box 31. 3 R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kearnc. 4 Evening Star, Omaha, Neb., S. R. Jackson, care Frye Shoe Store. 5 St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., J. Walker, 1220 W. Norris. 7 Mt. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Rev. S. 8 St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., A. J. 9 Washington, 1524 N. Washington. 11 Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Wm. Fr zier, 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. 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. 17 Star of West, Salina, Kan., Mrs. A. G. Murrell, 451 So. 4th. 20 John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mrs. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett. 21 Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. E. McKinnis, 217 Sherman. 23 Clinging Rose, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. A. King, 722 N. Y. 25 Silver Star, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. L. Porter, 2017 Morton. 28 20th Century, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan. 36—Pride of Topeka, Nantle Marshall, 900 N. Topeka avenue. 45 Orange Rose, K. C., Kan., Mrs. S. Henderson, 312 Washington. 46 Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Herrold, Sherman Neb. 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. 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 the 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 hurried walk to give the spectacle a momentary glance. The usual New Yorker cares little for the splendor of his town—N. Y. World. Strength of Money. When we consider the amount of wear and tear to which a bank note is subjected, we ought to be able to realize its physical strength. In a recent experiment sheets were drawn at random from piles of paper weighing 14 pounds to the ream. Each sheet was halved and weighed, and each half was folded double when tested. One, offering 61 square inches, stood a strain of 100 pounds. The same-sized sheet, 16 pounds to the ream, stood a strain of over 300 pounds. The average results of Crane paper, 14 pounds to the ream, with sizing, were a perpendicular strain of 3.1.3 pounds to the square inch, and a transverse strain of 4% pounds. Pretty nearly as toughas shoe leather. TENTS.