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YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. South Solving Its Own Problem ELEVENTH YEAR What ever may be the opinion concerning the perennial race troubles of the South, and The Bellman's views on this subject; as frequently and freely expressed, differ radically from those of its Northern contemporaries, it will be admitted by all thoughtful and decent people, both North and South, that the frequent lynchings which grow out of the Negro problem contribute absolutely nothing to its solution. On the contrary, they merely serve to make darker that which was ddrk enough before; to add the shame of the lawless whites to the crime of the depraved blacks. The friend and spmpathizer of the South, who holds a brie for the people of his own color, constantly exposed to the very real horrows of overwhelming Negro population; for those are obliged to go about their daily voeations with a never reloxed vigilance, lest some debased and drunken brute should commit a crime unspeakable against one of his household, finds the horrible punishments frequently following these outrages almost as detestable as the fiendish acts of the criminals, hence a constant handi-cay to the successful presentation of the South's essentially just cause. The effect of the burnings and hangings and mutilations is to alienate the sympathy and aid of the North and so stir up unwarranted sentiment in behalf of Negro race in England where, the true cause of these unlawful demonstrations is not known: would not be believed, if known and since the Englishman at home cannot understand the situation in the South, is altogather incomprehensible. The first step in the solution in the race problem has already been taken by the Southern people. It is Traditionally the inhabitants of the Southern are not given to obstentiousness in the matter of drink. That the jovial and hospitable dispensers of the jlep and the punch and the race that is notoriously inclined towards generous libation should have suddenly turned against rum and passed laws which have almost every SouthernState prohibition seems strange and unaccountabl table to superficial observers. To those who examine below the surface and who understand the strong desire of the South to rid itself of the black nightmare which has been its everpresent curse since reconstruction days, the true and exhalted meaning of the overwhelming wave of prohibition which has swept over Dixie is clear and impressive. The truth has come home belated but insistent, that the debased Negro plus bad whiskey maks the fiend incarnate; that with out the vicious stimulate to his baser passons, even the most de prayed is comparatively harmless and may by due exercise of authority, be kept within reasonable bounds. The conclusion was obvious Put drink out of the degenerate Negro's reach and his vicious of tendencies may be restrained; he will remain idle, thieving shittless and immoral perhaps and but sober, he may be reasoned with; may in time even he taught the virtues of honesty and labor The people of the South, whatever their faults are not slow to action, once they are convnced of the wisdom of a certain course therefore, they no sooner recognized the value and safety of this reasoning than they banished liquor. The next step, equally practical and effective in the solution of the problem is now being taken by the more enlightened of the governors of the Southern States This lies in the stern suppression of mob violence, the needed administration of a lesson to the lawless whites. The governor of Mississippi, Captain Edmund F. Noel, speaks concerning his intention in language so positive and striking as to leave absolutely no doubt that he will be as good as his word in putting an end to these disgraceful degrading exhibitions. He says, "I am sorry to say it, but the time has come in Mississippi when there will have to be an armed clash between the military and the citizens. For the good of the State things cannot be allowed to continue as NOVEMBER 6th 1909. they are, for it will simply resolve itself into a contest of the strength between the mob and the powers of the State." The governor of Mississippi has tried conciliatory methods and they have failed. At one place he acceded to the request of the Sheriff and sent but a few guards: these were overpowered by the mob and the lynching went through on scheduel time At another place, the citizens claimed they intended to obey the law and decieve the Governor. His Excellency is done with temporizing. Governor Noel says, "There will be no more lynchings while I am Governor if there is any military in the State to prevent them and uphold the law." He has given orders to gist troops to shoot to kill, and if the Sheriff does not give the order to fire, the officea in command will be compelled to do so. Any person who attacks a jail is to be copsidered an enemy of the State and so treated. The Governor truthfully says that mob rule sets the worst possible example to the criminals Negro, who thinks, if white mobs can defy authority, he can do the same thing as an individual. The Governor, in conclusion, denounces as cowards those white people who storm a jail to drag forth to execute the poor cowering wretch awaiting trial. Governor Noel talks like a man and a patriot and also like an executive with the nerve to act as forcibly as he talks. This is the kind of shot-gun conversation that the lawless whites of the South need to put them in right relation toward the final elimination of the race problem. When this is backed up by rounds of chartridges and orders to shoot, the second step in the great work will be accompilshed. Those two great forward movements, the suppression of the traffic in liquor among the blacks and the abolition of lynching will do more to ward ending the race troubles of the South within five years than all the educational schemes to uplift the Negro which derive so much sympathy and support from ill advised and hycterical Northerners can accomplish in fifty years of sentimental endeavor. The credit for them belongs to the Southern people wdo have recognized the only remedies and promptly supplied them. It is somewhat singular and also significant that among all the Northern Journals which deploring the existence of the race problem, sympathizing with the oppress and down trodden Negro and criticizing of Southern white man, have advocated gentle persuasion, the uplifting influence of education and all sorts of idiotic and inadequate methods of kindly percuading the viciously inclined black brute into ways of pleasantness and peace, all bout as effective as and attempt to check a Wild Bull of Basham with a leather dustet would be not one of them has suggested the separation of the Negro and his beloved whiskey bottle. In all the voluminous books Written by glib and plausible Negroes, with subscription blanks up their sleeves; by sentimental preachers and teachers of the North, wise in the confidence and ignorance of the non-resident by distinguished English authors, veased in the habits of the Sengambian and orawing their know ledge of the Negro of cougested black belt from their observation of the Christy minssrel supposed to be an accurate imitation of the American colored person, not once will be found a recipe for avoiding out-rages and races and races wars by simply abolishing liquor. All these eminent and sagacious authorities who were so free with their long distance criticism and advice in book or news paper missed entirely the direct, simply the same remedy which the wise people of the South themselves discovered and have now put to a practical test that of keeping the depraved Negro sober and the ignorant Caucasian in the fear of the law. The Bellman Minneapolis. ONE YEAR ENDED In consideration of his having been with the Searchlight one solid year, Mrs. W. N. Miller served a big dinner at her home on 23rd Street last Sunday, Oct. 31st. in honor of Nathan Copeland. Only Mr. Copeland and a few of his immediatefriends were present on account of the distance from the car line of the Miller home. Those present were; Miss. Ethel Patton, Miss. Pansy Jackson, Mr. Watt Morris and Mr. N. B. Copeland. Mr. Copeland began work with the Searchlight Nov. 1st. 1908. TO THE Colored People of Wichita DR. ALEXANDER Has Bought Out The New System Dental Co., Located At 134 North Main St. and desires to inform you that Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated I intend giving you HIGH - CLASS WORK AND A MODERATE PRICE and above all it will be absolutely painless A Pleasant Surprise On his return home Friday eve from a strenuous days labor at his office W. N. Miller, was most pleasantly surprised to find a most sumptuous birthday supper awaiting him which had very thoughtfully been prepared for him by his wife and Mrs. Robt. Davis. On reflection he was reminded that according to family record he began his march through this world of uncertanties on Oct. 29th 1873, which made on this occasion his 36th year of existing. Surrounded by Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davis, N. B. Copeland and his wife, the evening was most agreeably spent. He turned many thanks to the ladies. It was a surprise worthy of note. PRETTY PRAIRIE NEWS Wheat here looks fine, people are obout through sewing. Will Pecples and wite of Arlington spent, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bonks. Henry Underwood of Wichita, spent some of his time with Joe Banks and family viewing his stock, he reports a pleasant time while here. Fred and Pearl Banks transat ed business in Kingman Sat. and remaining over Sunday visiting their Uncle. Bud Walker spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banks. John Stokes of Wichita is now TO NO.32 a residest of Kingman. Ben Walksr and son Bud finsh ed sewing their wheat last weck are now shucking their corn. LEAVENWORTH KAS. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor met on Oct. 36th in the Arcanium. Every number was well represented. Dt. Lulu Woods presider of Crystal Tabernacle No. 29 was initiated. Each of the presiding officers made a report. Each was very creditable. Sir Jno H. McKinnls, C. M. of Mt. Horeb No. 10 reported 20 members with a few on the sick list—Dtr. Laura Woods C. P. of Crystal No. 29 reported 33 members with a few sick—Dtr. Laura Bright of Victoria No. 30 reported 94 members with a few sick. Dtr Amanda Craig died on Sunday, Oct. 31 in Omaha Neb. Her body will be brought to this city for burial. She died a faithful christian. Dtr. Lillie Hardin, Q. M. of Golden Leaf Tent No. 1 reported 45 members with a few sick—Dtr. Ella McKinnis Q. M. of Crystal Tent No. 21, reported 30 members with a few sick. The meetings was pleasant aud all had a very enjoyable time. We are preparing to finish a room at the Taborian home in Topeka. Each presiding officer expressed a willingness. Sir Jno. Burdett and wife have moved to the city and will make it their future home We welcome them. ‘When the Wind Failed SSS! e By EDWARD HARRIS ‘The afternoon was extremely warm, even for the middle of June, month of Toses. Occasionally a team rattled along the bluff, and the hoarse call of @ steamer whistle echoed across the water. The white sails of many schooners, sloops and small boats of every sort dotted the sound. About a mile from shore -a_ little yacht was beating close up into the wind. Jack Elmore sat in the stern, with one hand on the tiller and the other braced behind him, his duck trousers shining in the sunlight and his blue tennis shirt setting off a tanned, good-looking face and muscu- lar brown hands. He seemed almost to have forgotten the girl opposite him. But she did not resent his appar- ent indifference and was looking out over the water, evidently every bit as contented as her companion, “The wind is dying away,” he said. “We'll make one more tack out toward the reef and then go in. I don't feel like sculling this craft home.” Eleanor looked over at him. “This 4s your last sail, isn’t it?” she queried. “I'm sorry you have to go back to the city tomorrow. You are good com- pany, Jack, though we always disagree 80, and I shall miss you awfully.” El- more looked up, or rather down, from his vantage point. “Miss me? Oh, I guess not. There are plenty of men here,” he said with a smile. “And I adore them all, I suppose?” she responded, dragging her hand through the water. “Well, there's Emerson, the lawyer,” he suggested. “Who is entirely wrapt up in con- templation of his own cleverness and thinks he is going to be a great man 1 Ty Pe oS 77 PET a meanest eae lia an ei . SD Ek e Ws st a . Elmore eee the Glass at a White Sail in the Offing. one of these days,” said the girl. “He is welcome to be. I'm sure I can't bear him.” “How about the muscular collegian, Beaumont?” he persisted. “Who tries to write poetry and tells us twenty times a day how near he came to getting on the football team last season,” Eleanor responded dis- dainfully. “I don’t admire your selec- tions, Jack.” “I only mention one more,” said El- more, “your friend the professor.” The girl colored. “Oh, you mean Mr. Lee,” she rejoined rather hurriedly. Elmore was gazing at her intently. “He might be bearable if—if he wasn’t so frightfully bashful. You think a great deal of him, don’t you?” “Well, rather. Lee was a great chum of mine in college and is a much finer fellow than you seem willing to admit,” returned her companion. Elmore turned the yacht's bow to- ward the shore. A hundred yards away @ rowboat was gliding over the waves. Its occupant was a tall, stalwart young man who managed his oars skillfully. “There goes Lee now,” Elmore ex- claimed. “He looks as if he had had a long pull. If I take him on board you will try not to eat him up, Elea- gor, won't you?” Eleanor laughed. She looked any- thing but a cannibal. So they hailed the oarsman and Lee's skiff was soon bobbing along behind the larger boat, while the new arrival sat perched on the side of the yacht, carrying on a rather desultory conversation with Bleanor. They were nearing the pier now, and the wind freshened a little, but Elmore’s experienced eye could see that it was only a dying gasp. Nevertheless he swung the boat slow- ty around and started out toward the reef once more. “Take the tiller a moment, Bob,” said Elmore when they were about a mile from shore. “I want to fix that foremost sprit.” Lee took Elmore’s place and the lat- ter scrambled forward to the bow, where the sails hid him from view. Buddenly a splash was heard. It is a rery simple thing to fall overboard when you want to—and can swim well. Jack found no trouble doing it quite naturally. Eleanor and Lee jaughed unsuspectingly as Elmore’s shining head appeared above the sur- face several yards astern, He climbed ito Lee's boat and sat there drip- ping. “You poor, clumsy fellow,” cried the girl. “Sit still and we'll tow you in.” +” But Elmore objected; he wanted to sow in, he said, to keep from catching ‘gold, and at last Lee untied the row- Bpecial ‘Master B. V. McKeever tiled ae ees ge the enema” ‘boat painter and threw it to him. The wind was growing alarmingly light. Elmore pulled rapidly toward shore. ‘Don't go out much further, Bob,” he called back, “unless you want to row home.” He thought they seemed a trifle ‘more sociable than they had been at ‘first, and also noticed that the sails were only half filled with wind. He laughed softly as he tied his boat to the pier. “Lee has his chance now,” he re- marked exultantly. “He told me he would ask Eleanor to marry him it he was given a good opportunity, and I fancy this interview ought to fix mat- ters.” Whistling joyously the arch- plotter started on a run for the hotel to change his wet garments, Half an hour later he joined Miss Russell's aunt and chaperon, Mrs. Minturn, on the pier. “I thought Eleanor went sailing with you,” observed that lady as he ap- proached. “So she did,” replied Elmore, “but fate intervened and Prof. Lee took my place.” He narrated the incidents of ‘the trip and Mrs, Minturn smiled gra- ciously. ‘The professor was rather a favorite of hers. “Perhaps you can make out whether that is their boat out yonder,” she said, handing him a spyglass. “My eyes are so wretchedly weak that I can only see a short distance.” _ Elmore peered through the glass at a white sail in the offing, smiled and closed it after a short scrutiny. He had noticed that the heads of the two occupants were very close together and drew certain triumphant dedue- tions therefrom, “It’s Eleanor and Lee all right,” he said, “but I don't believe they'll be in for a good while yet. The wind has failed dead and Lee will probably have to use his oars unless the breeze springs up again. Suppose we walk up to the hotel; it’s nearly supper time.” Mrs. Minturn nodded assent and they retraced their steps. On Elmore's face there lurked a furtive grin—the grin of one who has played a winning game with fortune. Boston's Costly Subway. The costliest mile of underground railway in the world is said to be the new Washington street subway of Bos- ton, which passes through the shop- ping district. Its construction and equipment has amounted to $10,000,- 000, or about $2,000 a lineal foot. The first section of Boston's modern sys- tem of rapid transit, consisting of subway tunnels, was opened about 14 years ago. This was followed by the erection a few years later of the ele- vated road. And subsequently to that the system was extended by the con- struction of the East Boston tunnel under the harbor. The opening of the Washington tunnel marks the latest and one of the most important exten- sions. pi Sita Beale Oe See) hanes There is just one way for the pee- ple of the city to find it possible te buy eggs, chickens, meat and flour for less money—that is for some of them to leave the city and go back to rais- ing more hens, more cattle, and grow- ing more wheat. The fact is that the country is getting top-heavy. The cit- ies are calling too heavily on the pro- ducing areas. Farming is getting to be one of the most profitable busi- nesses in the country, because the pro- portion of non-producers is getting so large. It is all a matter of supply and demand; just now the demand for foodstuffs is larger than it has ever been in proportion to the supply — Denver Republican. Boats Towed by Autos. ‘The first successful towing of canal boats by automobile was accomplished one recent Sunday on the Lebigh ca- nal. Owing to the lability of the tow- line to snap in the effort to start, George B. Plummer, a Camden auto- mobile expert, equipped a seven-ton motor truck of 45 horsepower with spiral springs. Six barges with 80v tons of cargo were taken from Allen- town to Bethlehem in an hour. Pres: ent lock capacity and speed lmita- tions considered, it is estimated that automobiles compared with mules will handle double the number of boats in half the time—Philadelphia Record. First Honeymoon in Air, Even the honeymoon in the air is not a new idea. M, Flammarion, the distinguished French astronomer and aeronaut, took his bride for a honey- moon trip in a balloon on August 28, 1874. Mme. Flammarion relates that though she had never been in a bal- loon before she felt no trepidatfon when she took her seat in the car along with her husband and his scien- tific instruments, at the gas works of La Villette. They were accompanied by M. Flammarion’s brother and the aeronaut, M. Jules Godard. Victory Over Tuberculosis. ‘That the war on tuberculosis pays immediate dividends in human life is proved by a report of Dr. Bosley, health commissioner of Baltimore. In the monthly health bulletin for July it is shown that the number of deaths from tuberculosis occurring in the city was 92, as compared with 12? for the same month last year. Women Workers By MARGARET L. FOLEY VERY woman wage-earner should belong to a trade organiza- tion. It is only through organization that anything is ob- tained. In every large community of intelligent working people a trade union is as legitimate as a savings bank. Capi- talists combine into corporations and trusts to lower expenses and increase profits and wage-earners combine into unions to reduce the hours of labor and to raise wages. Any person, whether capitalist or wage-earner, who does not protect his business interests by organizing with others earner cannot do without the trade union. It is the only hope that he has of permanently bettering his condition. Women workers, especially when unorganized, are the most helpless class in the community, with the exception of the child worker, because of their inexperience in business life. ‘They can be a great menace to the ‘community where they work in competition with men, for when unorgan- ‘ized they invariably tend to lower wages. Wemen start out in the labor world with the idea that their wage- earning period will be of short duration. ‘They therefore often accept lower wages than would a man without considering that by so doing they are lessening the possibility for that man to marry and support a family according to the American standard. Again the large number of women working after marriage is indica- tive of the fact that the competition of organized women with men is so great that the normal family relation cannot be maintained. Every woman should strive for a@7), living wage, an eight-hour day and ed Oe good sanitary conditions, which are al- : most never found in unorganized trades. of the farmers. The large cities are full of fancy-poultry breeders. People came to our doors simply begging for fresh eggs, especially for the use of invalids and children. ‘The price was no object. Fresh eggs were needed and not storage eggs, Still we find people who kickvabout chickens while clamoring for fresh eggs. Why don’t they use storage eggs? ‘The coming winter will find these people paying more for eggs than ever. ‘The only way to obtain the real fresh egg is to raise it. It costs no more to feed blooded stock than the common stock of chicken, Hence the great amount of faney poultry found throughout the suburbs of the big cities. If people do not agree with their neighbors’ views and ideas, why don’t they move elsewhere? The unmuzzled howler is found all over the universe, from ocean to ocean. But show me one who adds a penny to industry. A visit to the potiltry and animal shows will convince anybody that the city people are showing the goods, not howling. must use her eyes and remember every detail and, if possible, note them down in writing, to tell the doctor all about the patient in his absence. ‘These are the principal things the nurse should note: First, tempera- ture; second, pulse; third, respiration. Taking the temperature means ascertaining the exact heat of the body. This cannot be done by mere fecling with the hand. It must be done with a clinical thermometer, which is a very important help in med- ical practice. ‘These thermometers can be purchased of your druggist and your doctor will instruct as to their use. ‘The temperature can be taken in various parts of the bod¥, the most usual being in the mouth or armpit. ‘The normal or natural heat of the body is 98.4 degrees. age nomads, unconquered, their hand against all mankind and living off their herds and flocks. ‘There are about 3,000,000 of the Berbers in Morocco. ‘They have no written language and speak a corruption of Arabic. 400; rent Vien WeNG i) How the Poultry Business Rapidly Grows By J. A. BOSTEDO Benefits of Sunlight in the Sickroom By WELLS ANDREWS, M. D. Berbers of Morocco Are a Bad Lot are an ae Every Wage- Earner Should Join Union Some one now advocates a muzzle for roosters. There have been muzzles pro- posed for dogs, for cats and, in fact, for almost everything except for the man who constantly finds fault with other people’s business. Only a few years ago the poul- try industry was in its infancy. Look at it now. The city folks are building up some of the finest grades of pouliry to be found either in America or Europe. Most people think that it was the farmer who built up the poultry industry. Not so. Look through the many pouliry shows and Pou Will see that the otis falba eee wheat All doctors now agree that the sickroom should be a sunny one, if possible. It has been remarked in hospitals that patients on the sunny side get well quicker than those on the dark side. Sunlight gives vigor and life. Of course the window blinds should be drawn if the patient wish- es for a dark room, as people do in pain, and in some cases a dark room is necessary, but these are the exceptions. In general a sunny room is a good medicine. In all families there should be one who could perform the duties of a nurse. ‘To do so requires tact and observation. She ber every detail and, if possible, note them loctor all about the patient in his absence. rings the nurse should note: First, tempera- spiration. means ascertaining the exact heat of the y mere feeling with the hand. It must be ter, which is a very important help in med- eters can be purchased of your druggist and their use. aken in various parts of the body, the most armpit. The normal or natural heat of the The Berbers, the fanatical followers of Mohammed, are the ones who have made the trouble that Spain is experiencing in Morocco. 1 was in their part of the world sum- mer before last and got a near view of the natives, although it is a dangerous land for strangers to explore. The Berbers make war on everybody of alien race and they are especially hostile to white men. Many a missionary has been dispatched by them in the most horrible manner. Throughout all the centuries since Christ they have re- mained as they were in the beginning, say- eir hand against all mankind and living here are about 3,000,000 of the Berbers in itten language and speak a corruption of i a THINKS RIVER TRIP WILL HELP GOV. HADLEY PLEASED WITH _ OUTLOOK FOR WATERWAY. Only Difference of Opinion Seems to be as to the Depth of Channel to Be Created. Jefferson City, Mo—Goy. Hadley, who returned from New Orleans after his trip down the Mississippi river with President Taft, believes the trip will have a great effect on the move- ment of inland waterways and the re- storation of water transportation. Gov. Hadley said: “Some difference of opinion exists, and doubtiess will continue to exist, as to what those improvements should consist of; whether there should be a 9-foot channel, a 14-foot channel, or a channel of some other depth. There was no difference of opinion, however, so far as I was able to learn, that the rivers should be improved. “In this connection 1 believe Presi- dent Taft’s attitude has been misun- derstood. The only difference between his position and that of the most ardent advocate of river improvement was that he was unwilling, without further investigation by engineers, to approve of the advisability of improv- ing the rivers so as to permit ocean going steamers to go from the lakes to the gulf. He repeatedly stated, how- ever, that there should be adopted a comprehensive plan of river improve- ment and that there snould be a bond issue to accomplish it” MAN WITH THE CASH IS DEAD Muiti-Millionaire Who Always Had Ready Money Died of Whooping Cough in New York. New York, N, Y.—In the death of aged John S. Kennedy, a multi-nillion- aire, of whooping cough, Wall street lost its “man with the cash.” It is said there has not been a time in years when he could not command from $30,- 000,000 to $75,000,000 “spot” cash. Russell Sage held the title before him and at his death had some $29,- 000,000 in cash on hand. But even when Sage was the “ready money” man Kennedy was active and had the greater cash balance. For years he has been known to Wall street insiders as the man who carried the biggest bank balance in America. Time and again it has served him well in times of financial emergencies. He did not loan it ont at enormous rates and in spectacular fashion and for that reason the public knew as little about him as it did of his enormous charities. THE BOOM IN STEEL CONTINUES The Output Last Month Was Greater Than in Any Preceding Month. New York, N. Y—The output of pig fron and steel ingots in the United States last month was larger than in any preceding month, and the yolume of sales was also greater than ever before. The exact record has not been made up yet, but there is no doubt that the industry is running stronger than ever before. ‘The pro- duetion of pig iron in October exceed ed 2,500,000 tons and amounted to a rate per annum of nearly 31,000,000 tons. Fully 2,000,000 tons of finished steel will be required to fill the railroad or- ders placed in October. They include 500,000 tons of steel rails, 40,000 cars and 600 locomotives. A WOMAN WANTS A RAILROAD If No One Else Will Build it Mis: Frances Storrs Will Do So Herself. Chicago, Ilinois. — Miss Frances Storrs of Dimmitt, Tex., is going to build a railroad if she cannot find any- one else to do it. She called on Presi- dent Ripley to see if the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe would operate a line 65 miles long and connecting with its line in Lovett county, provided she would build it, Eventually, she means to have the road extended to the Gulf, If the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe does not extend its line from the Pan- handle to the Gulf. Years ago, Miss Storrs bought a dozen or two sections of Panhandle land at 50 cents an acre, and now she desires to get her farm products to market. Into New White House Offices. Washington, D. @—With carpen- ters and painters busy around him, with hammers and brushes, Mr, Car- penter, secretary 10 the president took up his official abode in the en- larged White house offices. The build ing is completed with the exception of the president's private office. This is located directly over the spot where President Rooseve. played tennis. It will be finished in time for the presi- dent to occupy it upon his return from his trip. ‘Scien anit ni celine eal aaa a New York, N. Y—A number of men who have hunted big game in Africa have arranged the preliminaries of an association to be known as the African Campfire club and when ex- President Roosevelt returns, he will be asked to take the presidency. Defeat for Tom L. Johnson. Cleveland, Ohio—Tom L, John- son, four times mayor of Cleveland, was defeated for a fifth term by Her- man C. Baebr, Republican county re- coréer. ByLydiaE. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound uisville, Ky.— “Lydia F. 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Thirty years of unparalleled suc. geass constims the power of Lydia F. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to cure female diseases. ‘The great, vol ie eee ieee eae pacatent- pouring in proves conclusively that Dyula EPinkham’s Vegetable Com, found isa remarkable remedy for those stressing feminine ills from which go many women suffer, REAL NEED. se’| Z Fe Ee — a er —— oa . gan Pare Gee ay W alk d “I say, old chap, will you lend a friend a dollar.” “Is he really in need of it?” “Rather. He wants to pay me with ihe RASH ALL OVER BOY’S BODY. Awful, Crusted, Weeping Eczema on Little Sufferer—A Score of Treat. ments Prove Dismal Failures. Cure Achieved by Cuticura. “My little boy had an awful rash all over his body and the doctor said it was eczema. It was terrible, and used to water awfully. Any place the water went it would form another sore and it would become crusted. A score or more physicians failed utterly and dis- mally in their efforts to remove tho trouble. ‘Then I was told to use the Cuticura Remedies. I got a cake of Cuticura Soap, a box of Cuticura Oint ment and a bottle of Cuticura Re solvent, and before we had used half the Resolvent I could see a change in him. In about two months he was ¢v: tirely well. George F. Lambert, 159 West Centre St, Mahanoy City, Pa. Sept. 26 and Nov. 4, 1907.” Power Drug & Chem. Corp, Hole Props, Boston You can save a lot of time by being sure where you want to go before starting. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The first time a girl is disappointed in love she imagines she has noth ing left to live for, Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Ssrop or cbikiren teething’ softeun the wuraa, redeem EGiatation,aliayepais,rureawina colle. cuca The patriotism of the office seeker is the greatest ever. Say Ss eis - DODDS 7) 2 KIDNEY Z 7 KIDNEY Z Gene Ree MELISS Saag = Don’t Cough!—Use ISOs CURE WHE BEST WEDIANE TOR GucHs we Gis Will instantly relieve your aching throat. There is nothing like it for | Asthms, Bronchitis and lung troubles. Contains no opiates. | Very bleaant tte | NG FOREST EMS THE RANGES TURPENTINING ASTERING GREAT FOREST PROBLEMS MASTERY by the forest service of one of the greatest practical forest problems ever undertaken by any government is advancing apace. Briefly stated, that problem is to develop to its highest usefulness a total area of 168,000,000 acres of wild lands, mainly mountain wilderness, but closely related to the welfare of the entire country. From an administrative standpoint the most striking fact of the year was the remarkable increase which took place in the actual use of the forests by the public. This increase is partly brought out by the following statement: Per Cent. Increase in area..... 11 Increase in number of timber sales..... 236 Increase in amount of timber cut..... 102 Increase in number of free-timber permits..... 76 Increase in number of special-use permits..... 67 Increase in number of grazing permits..... 11 Regarded as property, the national forests justify liberal expenditures for their protection and improvement. At $2 per thousand feet stumpage the merchantable timber alone forms, just as it stands, an asset worth something like $800,000,000, while the very moderate grazing charge yielded the government last year an income of nearly $1,000,000. It is a safe prediction that within 20 years the forests will bring in from the sale of timber alone an annual net income of as many millions of dollars. An average wood production of 30 cubic feet to the acre of commercial forest is a moderate estimate of what will ultimately be obtained under management. One hundred million acres of such forest would allow to be cut each year over 3,000,000,000 cubic feet, or from 20,000,000,000 to 25,000,000,000 board feet, without diminution of the supply. This is but a fraction of the ```markdown ``` to keep pace with the expenditures, but to return to the government the entire cost of maintaining the forest service. Private owners of grazing lands in the same regions ask and receive a very much higher return per head of stock for the use of their lands than does the forest service. The national forests, which contain one-fifth of the standing merchantable timber in the country, furnished last year about 1.3 per cent. of its lumber cut, resulting in the removal from the forests of about one-eighth of one per cent. of the stand. Of this comparatively insignificant cut, one-fourth was not sold, but was given to home-builders and communities; yet the sales brought in nearly $900,000. If the chief object of the forests were to produce immediate income, the amount received could be multiplied several times. There is actually going to waste in the woods each year, through decay and other natural causes, from five to ten times the amount of timber now being cut than the market price through any other method than competitive bids would simply work to the profit of specially favored individuals; but care must be taken at the same time both to prevent local consumers from being overcharged by With an adequate force of forest officers available much of this waste might be prevented. Timber sales involve, for marking, scaling and supervising the work, a cost to the government of about 30 cents per thousand feet, and the amount sold cannot be much increased without an increased appropriation. There is also the waste of the productive power of the forest, which cannot be brought into full play until the mature trees have been removed to make room for a growing crop. Most of the forest timber is beyond reach unless heavy outfalls are made to obtain means of transportation. Such timber can be sold only to those who command large resources of capital, and even then only at a relatively low price. On the other hand, where the demand for the timber is good and competition for its purchase fairly brisk, it is generally necessary to go slowly because of the certainty of future requirements. In short, the question of the timber that can safely or wisely be sold is a local one. The fact that timber is rotting in the woods in distant regions will not help communities which find their home supply exhausted. For these reasons the sales of national forest timber are carefully guarded. The amount of national forest timber sold during the year was slightly over 386,000,000 feet, or not much over one-third the amount sold the previous year. The falling off was directly due to the refusal to make large sales. Under such sales the actual cutting is allowed to extend over several years. The amount of timber cut and paid for during one year, however, more than doubled the cut of the previous year, with a total of not quite 393,000,000 feet. The receipts from timber sales were about $850,000, as against not quite $670,000 for the previous year. In addition there was cut under free use over 130,000,000 feet of timber, valued at about $170,000. The timber lands of the west, outside of the national forests, are mainly in strong hands. Were the national forest timber offered on the market to every purchaser, the main scene of western lumbering would be quickly shifted to the public holdings. It is sometimes asserted that the creation of the national forests has played into the hands of monopolists of timber lands. It was, on the contrary, an eleventh-hour halting of the process which would have made the hold obtainable by such a monopoly complete. To permit the owners of standing timber to preserve their stumpage intact while supplying their business needs through purchase from the government would simply invite the hoarding of private timber for further high prices, while the public supply would be disposed of without an adequate return. Under the timber-sale policy now in force both the present and the future interests of the consumer are borne in mind. The needs of those dependent on the forests are supplied up to the limit set by the power of the region to maintain a steady yield. It is recognized, also, that the removal of mature timber to make room for a new and growing crop is the only wav by which the forests can be put to work. Small sales are how- M M country's consumption of wood at the present time, but at the stumpage prices which already obtain in the older and better settled parts of the United States its sale would bring the government each year from $80,000,000 to $125,000,000. Were it wise to do so, the receipts from the forests could very easily be made not only ever, preferred to large sales, and large sales which would tend to expose the consumer to monopoly prices are uniformly refused. Requests made by prospective bidders for the advertising of over $2.400,000 worth of timber were refused during the past year. One result of this policy has been to bring about a decline in the average price of the stumpage sold. In general higher prices are obtainable through large than through small sales. The most important consideration in making sales of timber, however, is not the price obtainable, but the serving of the public interest. Obviously, to sell timber in quantity at less than the market price through any other method than competitive bids would simply work to the profit of specially favored individuals; but care must be taken at the same time both to prevent local consumers from being overcharged by those who buy stumpage from the government and to prevent the exaction of a monopoly price for stumpage by the government. than the market price through any other method than competitive bids would simply work to the profit of specially favored individuals; but care must be taken at the same time both to prevent local consumers from being overcharged by those who buy stumpage from the government and to prevent the exaction of a monopoly price for stumpage by the government. A The work completed during the year in- The work completed during the year included 3,400 miles of trails, 3,200 miles of telephone line, 100 miles of wagon road, 40 miles of fire line, 250 bridges, 550 cabins and barns and 600 miles of pasture and drift fences. In addition to the sum provided by the special improvement fund, over $100,000 from the general fund of the service was turned from current expenses to defray the cost of this work, but much of the work planned and urgently needed could not be carried out because there was nothing with which to pay for it. The fire record also deserves mention. Since the fiscal year ends in the midst of the fire season, reports of fires are made not for fiscal but for calendar years. During the calendar year 1907 the loss of timber by fire was less than half that of the previous year, though this in turn was less than ever before. About one-seventh of one per cent. of the forests was burned over in 1907, with a damage so slight as to be practically negligible. The ratio of loss to the value of the timber protected, allowing that it is worth $2 per thousand feet, was about as four cents to $1,000. The entire cost of national forest administration was equivalent to a charge of one-third of one per cent. on the value of the timber protected—surely a cheap insurance rate. This immunity from fires must be ascribed chiefly to the results of consistent efforts made in the past to inform the public as to the danger of carelessness in the use of fires in the forest and to the recognized necessity of vigilance to put out small fires. With reasonable cooperation on the part of the public to prevent fires and reasonable provision for discovering and fighting fires when they start, really heavy losses are entirely preventable. The widespread forest fires of recent months are a case in point. Relatively little damage was done to the national forests at a time when the air was thick with smoke from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and most of the national forest loss which was suffered, amounting to perhaps $1,000,000, was due solely to the fact that the area to be protected is so vastly out of proportion to the resources at the disposal of the forest service. Examinations of lands under the act of June 11, 1906, led to the listing for settlement of about 240,000 acres of national forest land. --- an enlarged timber supply. Broadcast sowings were made during the year in 27 forests, in eight states, to test by experiment the extent to which reforestation may be hoped for through the use of this method. The national forest nurseries, in which are being grown stock for transplanting, were enlarged and about 700,000 trees were planted. Over 2,000,000 trees will be ready for planting in 1909. The beneficial results of regulated grazing, shown in a decided betterment of much of the national forest range, made it possible to increase the allotment of stock on a number of the older forests. At the same time investigations in range improvement through re-seeding, new methods of handling stock, the eradication of poisonous plants and the destruction of prairie dogs brought important progress toward still better future use of the forests by stockmen. The development of watering places is another means that is being pursued to the same end, while the killing of predatory wild animals by forest service hunters saved the stockmen losses probably greater than the entire amount paid in grazing fees. This amount was over $960,000. Through the enforcement of quarantine regulations and the distribution of blackleg vaccine other losses from disease were prevented. Through co-operation with private owners investigations in forest management and forest planting were continued. It was possible to make field examinations of only about one-fifth of the total acreage for which advice concerning forest management was sought. Every tract of land on which the advice of the service is applied becomes a valuable experiment in practical forestry. The total area for which examinations have been made since co-operation was first offered is nearly 11. THE TREE Reforesting of large areas of the national forest is called for primarily in the interest of the water supply of the west, but also, though less pressingly, for the sake of AN AMERICAN ELM GENERAL GRANT: 106 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE 000,000 acres, and on more than three-fourths of this some form of forestry is now in actual practice. The studies in wood preservation and in the strength and physical properties of different kinds of wood maintained the position of the forest service as leader toward more economical use of wood material. Special attention was given to working out practicable methods for treating farm timbers in small quantities. Studies in wood-pulp making showed that a merchantable pulp can be made from 15 woods not commonly used. Along many other lines also data were gathered looking to better knowledge and control of our forests and better use of their products. At the same time the work of bringing to the attention of the public the knowledge gathered for the use of the public was vigorously prosecuted. HOW FUNSTON SWAM BAG-BAG. Col. Ed Little Is Author of New Story on the Little General. Col. Ed Little is said to be the author of this story of how Funston swam the Bag-Bag. One of the brave fellows in the Twentieth Kansas was Sergt. Oswald, a great big fellow and somewhat of a favorite of Col. Funston's. The regiment had reached the bank of the river and had halted, out of danger. Then this dialogue is said to have ensued: Col. Funston: "Sergt. Oswald, go and ascertain the depth of the river below." The sergeant saluted and replied: "Very well, sir," and proceeded into the water. "How deep is the water, Sergt. Oswald?" asked the general. "Six inches, Col. Funston," replied the sergeant. Funston: "Advance, Sergt. Oswald." and the sergeant advanced. Funston: "Halt, Sergt. Oswald; how deep is the river?" Hiver: Oswald: "Eleven inches, Col. Funston." "Advance, Sergt. Oswald," and the sergeant advanced. "How deep now, Sergt. Oswald?" "Seven inches, Col. Funston." Funston (rising to his feet with his sword in hand): "We'll swim er. by heck!"—Kansas City Times. THE RACK AND THE SWEATBOX. The modern police "sweatbox," for which there is no warrant, either lay or ecclesiastical, replaces the rack, which passed out of use in England soon after the assassination of that witty and wicked profligate, the duke of Buckingham, at Portsmouth, by John Felton. This noted assassination occurred on Saturday, August 23, 1628. Felton underwent several examinations, always asserting that he had no accomplices, and when the earl of Dorset threatened in the king's name to examine him on the rack he said: "I do again affirm, upon my salvation, that my purpose was known to no man living; and more than I have said before I cannot. But if it be his majesty's pleasure, I am ready to suffer whatever his majesty will have inflicted upon me. Yet this I must tell you, by the way, that if I be put upon the rack, I will accuse you, my lord Dorset, and none but yourself." This bold resolve astounded the examiners. They hesitated and consulted the judges, who unanimously replied that "torture was not justifiable under the laws of England." uve 88 8 8 ‘VisHOMe LMGTTHIAVAS Bil 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. 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Address all matter for pub- lication to The Wichita Searchlight, 634 N. Water street, Wichita, Kansas. Sixth. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of.the editor. “To Live and Let Live Is Our Motto.” SEND YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER. ee ee are ene _ Rey, B. R. Ross has returned from Nicodemus and reports ev- erything looking fine and every one seems prosperous. Mrs. George Brady is expect- ing a visit from brother Mr. W Wall of Winfield Kansac. A.J. Brock has taken charge ofthe restaurant on 425 S. Main stseet. Mr. Brock is one of Hut- chinson’s highly respected citiz- ens and deserve the patronage of all. If you want a good meal call at 425 S. Main Street. Rev. C. A, Morgan and G. B, Evens builders and contractors is just completing a six roomed cottage on east fifth for Mr. Dav- idson. Mrs. J. Walters is on the sick list- A merry Holloween party of about forty went to the pretty country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas. A merry time was had anda program was rendered after which a delicious lunch was served, Mr. John H. Morgan of Hutch inson is expecting to get married soon as the idea of batchmg is somewhat worrysome to him, The Imperal Art Club gave an entertainment at the home of Mrs. M. R. Johnson’s Program as follows: Solo Mrs. Butler Piano Solo Miss. Alice Wilson, Solo Mrs. Mrs, Morgan, Piano Mrs. Guasta Belle Solo Mrs Mal. inda Gothard. Dr, G, G. Allison made a short talk on the pro- x . x . - ye ay ery , Special Furniture Bargains — We have an unusua'ly large assort™ (teat ment of the best New and Second Hand Fur- & | iW niture in Wichita which we are able to sell at 7 |S 9 Money Saving prices for either casH or on Cp ~+=EASY PAYMENTS. fey fey We made some lucky, low. good pur- a chases for our this season stock in both New ee = adi Second (Hand Goodaiandimerare= giving | (iinet ourcustomers the advantage of our low prices We quote below a few samples of our low prices Heaters — — from $2 up Chiffeneers — from $7 to $20 Dressers from $6.50 to $27 Tables from — $4.50 up 236 N. MAIN STREET 'gression of the young people. After which ice cream and cake was served. Mrs. C. A. Morgan is just be. ginning on her years missionary work and she asks the Prayers of the people that the blessings God be upon her. The three children of Mr. and Mrs. L. Stewart who has been ae sick with fever is slowly re- covering. A party was given by Miss E. Davis in honor of her uncle Mr. L, Davis of Kansas City Ks. Warner Tyler of Sterling Kas. whois a senior of Cooper Colege was visiting in the city Sunday with his uncle Mr. M. A, Tyler. LOCALS 128 RESUME OF THIS WEEK— | 13" Sond your news notes and local happenlego to G81 Herth Mala Strest. _ J. B.H. Fray is adding three jnevr rooms to his cozy home at 1135 Gold St. Chas, B. Patton has moved tailoring shop up stairs over the Washington barber shop 513 N. Main St. Sam Brazill and wife returned from Okla. Thursday. Phey bro- ught with them Mrs, Brazille’s mother who will make her fut- ure home with them. St. Paul A, M. E. Literary So- ciety will meet Tuesday eveaing .at 8 p. m, Nov. 9th. Business o! mportance. By order of the pres ident, J. T. gmith pastor. The Ministereal Alliance will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. B. Parsonage at 2:30 p. m. Noy. Sth. business of im- portance that requires ourimm- ediate attention. E, T. Fishback Pres, J. T. Smith See’ty | Rev. Matt. S. Jones passed through the city Tuesday, en-- route from Ft. Scott to assume the duties of his new charge in Colordo Springs, Colo. All wish unbounded success in his new field of labor, | The B, T, W. Club met Thurs- day afternoon with Mrs, Grace eas After busizess a dainty Juncheon was served, The Club ‘meets next week with Mrs, Car- beech s@ WHY NOT PAY what you owe to. the Searchlight? It is only a small sum, Cull at onr office 634 N Water and save us fromjbothering you with a col- ector —S—_ 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 HB, D. Squires’, 245 North Main street, DATE NOW SET. J. W. Thompson, Thirty-third Mlus- trious Commander-in-Chief of Western Star Consistory No. 18, Scottish Rite Masons, has prepared his proclamation setting the dates as December 9 and 10, 1909, for the fall reunion of that branca of Masonry. Great prepara- tions will be made for the reception of those who will attend this grand function. Programmes, etc., etc., will be given later, Robert Davis has had his house raised and is adding a room to his cozy suburban home, Twenty-third and Lucy avenue. The members and friends of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church are asked te contribute to the Thanksgiving Din. ner, A GRAND BAZAAR. ‘The Sewing Circle will give a threc nights’ bazaar, beginning Tuesday, November 23, at St. Paul’s A. M. F. Chureh, Rev. J. F, Smith, pastor, The members of the “Auxiliary Clubs” are asked to contribute to the following booths: Handkerchief—Misses Lois Wilsoa, Laura Rawles and Mrs. R. E. Letcher. Candy—Mesdames George Glover, J. L. Hicks and Grant Ewing. Apron—Miss 1. Covington, Mes dames Chenneth and Loula White. Pop, Peanut and Popeorn—Maurice Jones, Verner Hall and Lillie Jones. Fancy Work—Mesdames 8, W. Jones, Bolden and F. 0. Miller. Thanksgiving Dinner—Mrs. W. H. Jones, general manager; Mesdames W. N. Miller Thomas Glover and: R. E. Smith. Wanted: A good, lively city solicitor for the Searchlight. Lib eral commission paid. W.N. Miller 634 N. Water Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Fine royally entertained at their cozy home, 1204 N 5th Ave., on Wed- nesday eve in honor of Mrs P W Harris who was in the city en- route from Colorado to her new home in Emporia, Kan. | Wichita Tabernacle met in the 1ezular session with 4 Precipts | presiping, after their regular ro- | utine of business they called the | meeting to ballot on theis next | applications the grond ination | will convene on the 2nd Thurs- | day young candidates get ready Sallie Hall H. P. ec ESOT i ne PEERED SD ta Ray rye + ture Bargains 2) we an unusua'ly large assort best New and Second Hand Fur- ichita which we are able to sell at ng prices for either CASH or on NTs. ade some lucky, low. good pur- ur this season stock in both New Hand Goods and we are giving rs the advantage of our low prices Piano L Taught r ght Mrs. G. L. Scott, [ formerly Miss Mamie Richard. son, ] is prepared to give Piano Lxssons to a rea sonable number desiring such instruction.:.-|- ——I@” TERMS MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION eq — Residence 906 North Water Street Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgees —Diseases of — Women and Children A Specialty Office 703 N. Main St. Send your news in earlier a IMBODEN’S IM PERIAL FLOUR GRAHAM — CORN MEAL— BREAKFAST FOOD With thirty-five years milling experience in Wichita our products are the best that can be produced. 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Fourth National Bank WICHITA, KANSAS Capital $200,000 Surplios $125,000 Dirrectors: W. R. Tucker, W. E. Ett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. V. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Hen- ry Lassen, V. H. Branch. 4 General Banking Business Transacted Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 803 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas HAMES 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 BALINA, KANSAY TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. Its the man who "sticks-to-it" who wins. --- 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 wrence Avenue Bell Phone 175 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 1041 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 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 Jewellery 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 Wichita's Oldest, Most Reliable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & BONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 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 Work- man-shiP Garanteed If we only tailored for a few dozen men, we would have to charge each an exhorbitant price. We would have to take large profits from the few, instead 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 Co 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 early hair soft and more pliable and glossy, size are unimaginable 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 unimaginable for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from becoming matted. It is also life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a comfort pleasure. A most satisfactory tophair preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good" if you want the best results buy "Charles Ford Pomade." Look for every package. If your drugstreet or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . . $ .50 Three " " . . . $ .1.40 Six " " . . . $ .2.50 One " small " . . . $ .25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 115 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. 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. Read the Wichita Searchlight — only $1,00 per year. Rev. J F. Sage and family were hostesses of a beautiful reception Tuesday evening Nov. 2, 09, from 7:30 to 11 p. m given at the A. M. E. church. The occasion served to welcome our beloved pastor Rev. Sage & family again in our midst. A short program was rendered by Mrs. M. G. Brookins Duet Mrs. Brookins and Miss Eunice Reeves. Paper, A financial & spirital report of the church for the past two years, Dr. M. G. Brookins, Solo; Prof A E. Drake. Solo Miss M. D. Moore Paper, Miss. Eliza Sanders. Duet Dr. Brookins and Miss Emma Johason. Remarks; Rev. J. F. Sage. The church was tastefully decorated with Ferns & Autum leaves. An a sumytious three course repast was served to 125 guest, and at a late hour all departed for their homes feeling that it was good to have been there: The Committee who entertained Mesdames Fanny Sexton Kittie Word, Jennie Miller Bell Kindard, Emma Maxie, Emma Steward and Mary Hayes The ladies of the G. L. A Club met at Mrs, T. H. Cox 824 N. Water, the election of officers. The following members were elected Mesdames Alice Lewis pres. Lulu White Vice Pres. Mollie Cox Sec'ty Lulu Covidgton Cones Sc Celia Tillman Treas. Dr. Miller Ida Frazier and Etta Coleman Reports at an elegant two cours luncheod. The Clubadjourned to meet at Mrs J. E. Lewis on Magee Street. Wanted: A city solicitor Searchlight, 634 N Water The many friends of Mrs. Addie Adams will be surprised at learning of her marriage Wednesday night to Mr.J.W. Pennett. Success to them. Took Precautions. "You ran into this man at 30 miles an hour and knocked him 40 feet," said the court. "That, or a little better, I suppose," answered the chauffeur. "Why didn't you slow down?" Why don't you show down "Mere precaution, your honor. Once I shut off speed and hit a man so gently that he was able to climb into the machine and give me a living." TO HESITATE LONG IS TO FAIL Successful Business Man Must Have Attribute of Courage. Many a man fails because he does not dare to take risks, to take the initiative. When do you expect to do anything distinctive in life? When do you expect to get out of the ranks of mediocrity? The men who do original things are fearless. There is a lot of dare in their make-up, a great deal of boldness. They are not afraid to take chances, to shoulder responsibility, to endure inconvenience and privation. There never was a time when the quality of courage was so absolutely indispensable in the business world as it is to-day. It does not matter how many success qualities you possess, young man, if you lack courage you will never get anywhere. Not even honesty or perseverance will take its place. There is no substitute for courage. It does not matter how well educated you may be, or how good a training you may have had for your vocation, if you are a hesitator, if you lack that courage which dares to risk all on your judgment, you will never get above mediocrity. The men who stand at the top of their line of endeavor stand there because they have the courage of their convictions. They had the courage to climb, had the nerve to undertake even against the advice of others.—Success Magazine. THE SEASON OF INCONSISTENCY. I GUESS I'll have to quit, love. After being on my feet all day this gets. me in the legs. COME ON, ALL, THERE'S LOTS OF TIME FOR ANOTHER GAME. CHICAGO DAILY NEWS 5 P. M. 10:55 P. M. THE SEMI-ARID REGION SHOULD RECEIVE SOME ASSISTANCE. Congressman Reeder Thinks Conservation of Rainfall Would Be of Material Help to That Region. Topeka, Kan.—Congressman Reeder of Kansas, chairman of the house committee on irrigation, wants the government to widen its work in regard to the establishment of irrigation projects in the semi-arid district. He will endeavor to get some legislation this winter embodying his ideas. "It is all right for the government to build the big projects in the far West," said he. "Such plants are absolutely necessary for the development of that section. But money also should be spent establishing suitable irrigation projects east of the Rockies. The same amount of funds spent there will open up three times as many fertile farms." It is simply a catch basin proposition east of the Rockies. Enough water falls during the year to raise crops, if it were conserved. The trouble is it falls at the wrong time of the year and runs off before the crops need it. Then when they need rain it doesn't come. In recent years enough moisture has fallen at the proper time in Western Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska, Eastern Colorado and Northern Texas to produce fairly good crops. But with the water which falls on that section all conserved there would never be any excuse for a crop failure. Mr. Reeder's plan is for the government to supervise the construction of storage reservoirs in the territory east of the Rockies and catch all the water that falls. PEARY'S PROOFS NOT ENOUGH The National Geographic Society Desires More Data From the Arctic Explorer. Washington, D. C. — Commander Peary, it was announced, will come to Washington to meet the committee of the National Geographic society appointed to examine his records and report a verdict on the explorer's claim that he reached the North Pole. The commander will be asked to submit more complete and conclusive proof than that he has produced so far. Chairman Henry Gannett of the examining committee is credited with the statement that the records of observations submitted by Peary are in an extremely chaotic condition and do not show that the commander got farther north than Etah. After preliminary examination of the material, Chairman Gannett decided not to call a meeting of the committee until Peary has been given an opportunity to supply further proof. The committee has asked him to submit detailed observations and present his instruments for examination. Peary sent word that he would come, but it appears that he is not bringing his instruments. Junction City Sentinel Sold. Junction City, Kansas.—The Sentinel Publishing company, controlled by A. D. Colby and Z. G. Hopkins has been sold to Fred Heminway, who will at once discontinue the daily and publish a weekly Sentinel. Expenses at K. U. Are Low. Topeka, Kan.—The per capita cost of maintaining the University of Kansas is less than in most other state universities, except Nebraska, according to a letter to Governor Stubbs from W. H. Garruth, vice chancellor of the university. No More West Point Football. Annapolis, Maryland.—The desire of Col. Scott, superintendent of West Point Military Academy, that the Army-Navy football game this year be abandoned as the result of the death of Cadet Byrne, was acceded to by Cant. Bowyer, superintendent. British Editors to Meet Mr. Watterson. London, England—Ambassador Reid gave a luncheon for Harry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. The editors of most of London's principal newspapers were present. Bradley Muster E. V. McKeever tiled ] 5 P. M. GOMPERS SENTENCE AFFIRMED District Court of Appeals Decides Against Labor Leaders—May be No Further Recourse. Washington, D. C.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, is a step nearer prison again. The sentence consigning him to six months' imprisonment, along with John Mitchell, vice-president, and Frank Morrison, secretary of the organization, has been affirmed by the District Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. It is not certain that there is any further recourse to prevent the infliction of the punishment. An attempt will be made to appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States, but the right to make such an appeal is a matter of controversy. The action of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in sentencing Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison to twelve, nine and six months' imprisonment in jail, respectively, was the result of the failure of these three defendants to obey the order of the court directing them to desist from placing the Buck's Stove and Range Co. of St. Louis on their "Unfair List" in the prosecution of their boycott against the corporation. While the name of the corporation was removed from the unfair list of the federation, Gompers and Mitchell continued to keep alive the boycott by frequent reference to it in the Federationist, official organ of the federation. JAPS SEE POTOMAC DRIVE View Boulevard Along Which Cherry Trees Sent by Milkado Will Be Planted. Washington, D. C.-The honorary commercial commissioners of Japan and their large retinue arrived in Washington, and were given a fitting official welcome. The most interesting event of the day for the visitors was an automobile ride out Potomac drive, for it is along this boulevard that the 2,000 cherry trees presented to the United States by the emperor of Japan will be planted. Mr. Watase is authority for the statement that while many Japanese trees have been brought to the United States, the color of the blossoms, although just as beautiful, is unlike that in Japan. Ready For the Kansas Chinch Bug Lawrence, Kas. — If the chinch bug appears in Kansas again next year, as has been predicted by some observers, he will find preparations have been made by the University of Kansas to receive him. The board of regents of the university au its last meeting set aside a sum of money for the dissemination of the fungus, which a number of years ago proved so effective in exterminating the pest. Kansas Woman Century Old Wichita, Kan.-Mrs. Sarah Forward, of this city, has celebrated her one hundredth birthday. She is the mother of thirteen children, nine of whom are living, the oldest son being 81 years of age. She has 31 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, makin 111 living descendants. She was born in Cheshire, England. Gaynor Mayor of New York New York, N. Y.,—William J. Gaynor has been elected mayor of New York by a plurality approximately 75, 000. Hearst ran a poor third. A Welsh Mine Flooded London, England.—Three hundred miners were imprisoned by water rushing into the Tareni coal pit at Ystal-Y-Fera, Glamorganshire. Three bodies have been recovered. One hundred and fifty miners were rescued alive. New Treasury Officials Sworn in Washington, D. C.—Two new Treasury department officials were sworn in to office. Lee McClung took the oath as treasurer and A. Piatt Andrew as director of the mint. PRESIDENT ZELAYA CLAIMS VICTORIES PRESIDENT ZELAYA CLAIMS VICTORIES IT IS ALLEGED TREATY OF PEACE IS BROKEN. GOVERNMENT MUST HOLD ALOOF Reports That Men, Arms and Money Are Being Sent by Honduras to the Assistance of Washington, D. C.—Two victories were claimed over the revolutionary troops by President Zelaya of Nicaragua in dispatches sent to Senor Rodriguez, charge d'affaires of the Nicaraguan legation in this city. The cablegram said that the revolutionary troops abandoned Guapinol, on the Rama river, on the approach of the regular forces. It was stated in the second dispatch that the revolutionary following had been defeated at the mouth of the San Carlos river and that the government troops had started on a march to San Juan Del Norte. The first authentic information that any of the Central American states had openly taken sides in the revolutionary movement in Nicaragua reached the state department today. It seems to indicate that Honduras has espoused the cause of the Zelaya government. Detained a Launch. In a telegram received, it is stated that the representatives of the Laguna De Parlas Fruit company, an American concern, had complained to the legation at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, that the government of Honduras had detained a gasoline launch, the property of the company, flying the Nicaraguan flag. Apparently, the dispatch says, the government of Honduras has acted on the ground that the launch belonged to the Nicaraguan revolutionists. There is an impression that the government of Honduras is very favorable to Zelaya and that there are reports that men, arms and money are being sent from Honduras to his assistance. In view of this action of the Honduran government, attention is called to article 2 of the additional convention of the general treaty of peace and amity signed at Washington December 20, 1907, which reads: "No government of Central America shall in case of civil war interfere in favor of or against the government of the country where the struggle takes place." "What action if any, will be taken by the other nations in case Honduras' action in breaking the agreement is full established, is not known. Gaynor Elected Mayor. New York, N. Y.—Tammany elected another mayor of Greater New York but lost its grip on city finances. William J. Gaynor of Brooklyn swept the five boroughs to victory as mayor by at least 70,000 plurality, defeating Otto T. Bannard, republican-fusion, and William R. Heart, independent. He failed, however, to carry his ticket with him, and the republican-fusion forces will control absolutely the board of estimates and apportionment which will disburse approximately a billion dollars during the administration. This is more than half a defeat for Tammany, for the control of the board of estimates was one of the principal issues of the campaign. Tom Johnson Defeated. Cleveland, O.—Tom L. Johnson, for four years mayor of Cleveland, was defeated for the fifth term by Her man C. Baehr, republican county recorder. Unofficial returns from ap proximately half the city indicate that Baehr's plurality over Johnson is at least 4,000 and may run to 6,000 Coalgate, Okla.—One man is dying two are seriously injured and one is missing as the result of a disastrous fire that originated in the Newport hotel and destroyed the buildings with their contents, entailing a loss ap proximating $100,000. The injured are: Carl W. McRaven, theatrical manager, of Birmingham, Ala., dying. Miss Frances Gerhart, of Kansas City, seriously burned. John Martin, of Coalgate, badly burned and hand cut. Walter Mayer, of Coalgate, missing McRaven's injuries were received in saving the life of Miss Gerhart. As he started to make his escape from the second story window he was attracted by her screams. Returning to her room and found her prostrate on the floor. He carried her out through the flames and dense smoke, and both fell unconscious in the street. Kentucky Killing. Jackson, Ky.-Tilden Blanton killed Demosthenes Nobles, following an election quarrel, after Noble had crippled Blanton's right arm with a bullet. Noble had previously, according to Blanton, placed a pistol at the breast of two of Blanton's brothers. Noble was a former employee of Judge Hargis and complications are expected. Blanton, whose father was the democratic candidate for county attorney, was acting as challenger and his story is that Noble was raising a disturbance. EAT Kellogg's-The Original-Genuine TOASTED CORN FLAKES ADDED TO THE MISFORTUNE Discarded Auto Simply Acted as Decoy to Bring Other Undesirables. Asa Palne, vice-president of the American Automobile association, said in St. Augustine of the automobile industry: "Cars are now made to last. The rich man no longer finds his 1907 car unfashionable, like his 1907 coat, in 1909. "At the beginning of the industry a car was antiquated in no time—so antiquated that people laughed at it. "They tell a story in Detroit about a dealer who had, in 1900, an antiquated 1895 car. He tried vainly to sell this car. He put lower and lower price tags on it—$100, $50, $10—and finally he put on a tag to the effect that the car was to be given away. Beneath their tears were no takers. "So one evening, desperate, the dealer left the 1895 car in a vacant lot beside his shop, hoping that some one would steal it in the night. But when he came down to work the next morning, not only was the old car still there, but another one of similar pattern had been placed beside it." Unusual Luck. "So you've rented that haunted house which was on your hands so long?" "Yes; rented it to an actor." "Did he find out its reputation?" "That's the very thing that decided him to take the house." "Rather surprising!" "He said it would be such a comfort for him to get inside of a house where the ghost walked every night." Heartless Parent Again. Beautiful Girl—Gardener, don't make a flower bed there. It will spoil our croquet ground." Gardener—Can't help it, miss. Them's my orders. Your father says he is going to have this garden devoted to horticulture, not husbandry. Contentedness in all accidents brings great peace of spirit, and is the great and only instrument in temporal felicity.—Jeremy Taylor. THE DIFFERENCE Coffee Usually Means Sickness, But Postum Always Means Health. Those who have never tried the experiment of leaving off coffee and drinking Postum in its place and in this way regaining health and happiness can learn much from the experience of others who have made the trial. One who knows says: "I drank coffee for breakfast every morning until I had terrible attacks of indigestion producing days of discomfort and nights of sleeplessness. I tried to give up the use of coffee entirely, but found it hard to go from hot coffee to a glass of water. Then I tried Postum "It was good and the effect was so pleasant that I soon learned to love it and have used it for several years. I improved immediately after I left off coffee and took on Postum and am now entirely cured of my indigestion and other troubles all of which were due to coffee. I am now well and contented and all because I changed from coffee to Postum. "Postum is much easier to make right every time than coffee, for it is so even and always reliable. We never use coffee now in our family. We use Postum, and are always well." "There's a reason" and it is proved by trial. Look in pkgs for a copy of the famous little book, "The Road to Wellville." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are sincere, true, and full of human interest. The Wizard of Horticulture Hon. Luther Burbank says: "Delicious is a gem—the finest apple in all the world. It is the best in quality of any apple I have so far tested." And Mr. Burbank knows. 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New Orleans, Nov. 1.—Ringing demands for "14 feet through the valley" and elaborate argument in support of the program for the creation of a deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf have marked the great convention of the Deep Waterway association that opened here Saturday. President Taft, Vice-President Sherman, Speaker Cannon, governors of the Mississippi valley states, innumerable senators and representatives and a mighty throng of private citizens who believe in the big river project are here and all urge that it be undertaken and carried to a speedy conclusion. President Taft Promises Support President Taft, who arrived in New Orleans escorted by a great flotilla, after an illuminating trip down the Mississippi river from St. Louis, landed from the lighthouse tender Oleander about eight o'clock Saturday morning, and was driven to his hotel through streets that were canopied with magnolia barnches, palmettoes and southern moss, and everywhere the mottoes "Fourteen Feet Through the Valley" and "River Rate Regulation Is Rate Regulation." At the Athenaeum in the afternoon the president aroused a storm of cheers by promising that if the 14-feet project proved feasible and advisable, the present administration would favor the issuance of government bonds to defray the cost. Not for a "Pork Barrel." At the same time Mr. Taft made it plain that he would not stand for any plan to make a "pork barrel" of the project. He said he opposed any such general bond issue of $500,000,000 or $1,000,000,000 for waterways improvement, the money to be cut up and parceled out to different sections. He declared that the improve- J. Vice-President Sherman. ment of waterways had been carried forward in a haphazard fashion in the past, and that a new method should be adopted. "I believe in the deep waterway," said the president. "I am for it, and I shall use all the power that I possess in doing what may be accomplished to give you citizens of this great valley what you so earnest desire. It is all a part of a still greater movement inaugurated by Theodore Roosevelt, and properly called by him the conservation of our national resources. "The projects for irrigation and for the improvement of waterways in the future are not to be for the purpose of distributing 'pork' to every part of the country. Every measure is to be adopted on the ground that it will be useful to the whole country. They are not to be adopted for sending certain congressmen back to Washington or for making certain parts of the country profitable during the expenditure of the money. "We should take up every comprehensive project on its merits and determine whether the country where the project is to be carried out has so far developed as to justify the enormous expenditure of money and if it will be useful when done. When we decide in favor of a project, I believe in issuing bonds to carry it to completion as rapidly as possible. It has Lost in the Shuffle. Scribbler—"So old Skinflint's family didn't like the obituary I wrote?" Editor—"Oh, the obituary was all right, but the fool foreman ran it under the head of 'People and Pleasant Events.'" Neighborly Consideration "I heard your baby crying nearly all right. What was the matter with it?" I think she wanted me to get up and carry her around, but I was afraid if I did you'd be disturbed by hearing me tramping the floor over your head." been proposed that we issue bonds for $500,000,000 or $1,000,000,000, and cut it up and parcel the money out in this and that section of the country. I am opposed to any such proposition, because it not only smells of the 'pork barrel,' but would be a 'pork barrel.'" Sherman, Too, Is for It. Vice-President James S. Sherman has brought to the people of the middle west the message of the east, promising enthusiastic support of the waterway program. "We people of the east depend on your people of the west," said he. "When we help you, we help ourselves, so there is every reason why we should do all in our power for you, as soon as we realize what you want and why you want it." Speaker Cannon and Secretary of War Dickinson are no less outspoken in their assurances of support, and many senators and representatives, among them Senator Lorimer of Illinois, the father of the deep waterway movement, this afternoon made addresses full of hopeful enthusiasm. Kavanaugh Opens Convention. William K. Kavanaugh of Missouri, president of the association, called the Speaker Joseph G. Cannon. convention to order Saturday morning and set forth briefly the aims and plans of the organization. He said the deep waterway work is now in this condition: 1. The sanitary district of Chicago has built the deep waterway, practically to Joliet, nearly 40 miles, and $60,000,000 have been spent thus far on the work. 2. The entire route of the lakes-to-the-gulf deep waterway from Joliet to New Orleans, through the Des Plaines river, the Illinois river and the Mississippi river, has been surveyed under direction of congress by United States engineers, who have officially reported to congress that the building of the deep waterway is feasible. 3. The people of the state of Illinois have adopted a constitutional amendment providing for a bond issue of $20,000,000, the money to be spent in constructing the deep waterway southward from Joliet. 4. A bill introduced by United States Representative Richard Bardoltt of Missouri is now pending in congress, providing for the issuance by the United States government of bonds to the amount of $500,000,000, the money to be spent in constructing this deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf and other meritorious projected river improvements. 5. It is intended to ask the Sixty-first congress to pass a bill providing definitely that the United States government undertake the construction of the deep waterway from the point where the Illinois work will end, to the Gulf of Mexico. In the afternoon, following the address of President Taft, Clifford Pinchot, head of the government forestry department, made an address on the conservation of the nation's natural resources. In the evening the delegates to the convention were entertained at a stag smoker by the Progressive union of New Orleans. This evening all the delegates and the ladies accompanying them were the guests of the Progressive union at the New Orleans Opera house, where "La Julie" was given by the French Opera Company. Philately of Aviation One of the very few genuine "varieties" in stamps is announced. It would be more correct to say it is a rare postmark. Rare it will be if interested parties did not take advantage of the occurrence and have addressed to themselves thousands of envelopes bearing the mark. It seems that during the now historical aviation week at Rheims a temporary postoffice was set up on the aviation ground and all letters there posted bearing the ordinary French stamps were postmarked "Betheny-Aviation," besides the various service marks. The marking stamp was hexagonal instead of round. These stamps will, no doubt, be curiosities. Time will tell whether they will be sought after like the unnecessary Brunei provisions, which in the aggregate must have fetched just as high a sum as the year's revenue of the swamp in which they were issued. If Alaska be excluded from consideration, Kansas is geographically the central state of the United States. It lies between longitudes 94 degrees 38 minutes and 102 degrees west, and between latitude 37 degrees and 40 degrees north. 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Ten fraternal and benefit organizations, with a membership of nearly 4,000,090, and three international labor unions-with a membership of over 100,000 have joined the ranks of the fighters against consumption within the last year, according to a statement of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The fraternal orders and unions now in the fight against tuberculosis are the Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Order of Eagles, Improved Order of Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Royal Arcanum, Workmen's Circle, Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Foresters of America, the International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America, the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' union, the International Boot and Shoe Workers' union, and the International Typographical union. The Best Food for Workers. The best food for those who work with hand or brain is never high priced. The best example of this is found in Quaker Oats. It stands at the top among foods that supply nourishment and vigor, without taxing the digestion, and yet it is the least expensive food one can eat. This great food value and low cost make it an ideal food for families who want to get the greatest good from what they eat. Laborers, factory or farm hands, fed plentifully on Quaker Oats will work better and with less fatigue than if fed on almost any other kind of food. All of these facts were proved and very interesting information about human foods were gathered by Professor Fisher of Yale University in 1908. You'll find Quaker Oats in regular size packages, large size family packages and hermetically sealed tins. Hated to Take the Money Frank I. Cobb, the chief editorial writer of the New York World, was on a vacation in the Maine woods once when Joseph Pulitzer, owner of the World, wanted to communicate with him. Mr. Pulitzer sent Cobb a cipher message. Presently a country operator drove in to the Cobb camp and handed Cobb the message, which read something like this: "Simplicity—aggrandizement — griffon—gerald—roderick — hopscotch—hamfat—publicity." "There's a dollar to collect for delivering that message," said the operator, "but I hate to take it. Somebody along the line got it all balled up, and they ain't no sense to it." The Rare Gift of Courtesy. Courtesy includes not merely social kindness, graces of speech, absence of rudeness, but honorable treatment of business associates and of all the fellow citizens with whom a man of affairs may have business to transact. It is not American to keep one citizen waiting all day at the door because he is poor, and to grant another citizen an interview because it is believed he is rich. Wisdom is not confined in a purse, and frequently much wisdom may be learned from a poor man. $100 Reward, $100. 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No slang, trashy or questionable items are found in the columns of the Searchlight We make no "grand-stand plays" but maintain one even, sane, reliable and solid course in our work of "race up-lift" in dealing with those vital race issues. IF YOU are in any-wise interested in the Negro race and in aiding in help solving the great questions which to-day confront the American Negro—we solicit your subscription, your patronage, to the Searchlight in our effort for the highest intellectual, christian, moral, financial and physical standard for our race. Your patronage solicited. TO-DAY is the day TO SUBSCRIBE. Our next issue may contain some information or news item of Vital Interest to you. Our subscription rate-one dollar per year-is within the reach of all. You will never have sons to regret it. AGENTS WANTED We want active, wide-awake hustling men, women, boys and girls as Agents for the Searchlight in every city, town village and community. GOOD MONEY can be realized by the right persons as Agents and Correspondents of the Searchlight. MONEY can be realized by the right person and Correspondents of the Searchlight. JOB PRINTING This Department we m specialty of High - G commercial Job Printing All Orders We give prompt attent all Orders sent us by m printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Work is all communications to THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 14 N. Water St., Wichita, Ka In this Department we make a specialty of High-Grade Commercial Job Printing... Mail Orders We give prompt attention to all Orders sent us by mail for Job Printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Large. Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Workmen Special Master E. V. McKeever filed ATTACKS BALLINGER BIG PARADES ENDED SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MAGA ZINE DEMANDS REMOVAL OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR. AGAINST ROOSEVELT POLICIES 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 "rakeof" 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 's 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 Fallures. 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 Emporia. 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. HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION AT NEW YORK CLOSES WITH SECOND NAVAL PARADE. A PILGRIMAGE TO NEWBURGH 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. Lieut. 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, crowded 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 pur- pose of investigating alleged graft cases in which mayor Scales has charged Chief of Police Hubatka and others with incompetency and graft in bootlegging liquors. KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. Taborian Home, R. F. D. No. 8, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. PR. 823 Freeman, K. C., Kan. REV. M. WOOTEN, C. G. O. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NOTICE TABORS. 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 Preceptresses Chief Preceptresses. Number. 1 Queen of the West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. M. Wilson, 945 Everett. 2 Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. S. Crisp, 615 So. Walnut. 3 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, 1208 Washington. 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. 77 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. Number 1 A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., J. M. Burns, Box 31. 2 R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kearney. 4 Evening Star, Omaha, Neb., S. R. Jackson, care Frye Shoe Store. 5 St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., J. Walker, 1220 W. Norris. 6 M. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Rev S. 8. Washington, 1524 N. Wash. 9 St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., A. J. поиск "намолок" 608 "мега" H. McKinna, 217 Sherman. M. Horsh, Lawrence, Kan. 11 Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Wm Frazier, 708 N. Water. 12 Moses Dickson, Parsons, Kan Wm. Shakespear, 1112 Main. 15 Silver Leaf, Salina, Kan., J. C. Brown, 246 S. Phillips. 17 Golden Gate, Coffeyville, Kan., Rev. A. Garner, 704 E. 12th. 19 Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., J. E. Hughes, 1220 N. J. 22 Barak, Oswego, Kan., L. R. Wilson. 24 Jas. Bedford, Cherryvale, Kan., Rev. J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th. 25 Washington, K. C. Kan., J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell. 59 Sunny Side, Topeka, Kan., U. A. Graham, 1160 West. 60 Jeffersonian, Topeka, Kan., U. S. Grant, 1813 W. 6th. TENTS. Queen Mothers. Number. 1 Golden Leaf, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Hardin, 900 Fifth 2 Frank Wilson, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. F. Goodall, 610 Barbee. 3 Mary E. Dickson, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. L. Weaver, 1125 Saratoga. 5 Moses Dickson, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. B. Davis, 1135 Washington. 7 Lone Star, Yale, Kan., Mrs. C. Lewis. 9 J. Bruce, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. M. Scott, 1516 Jones. 11 Golden, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. E. Penn, 718 Q. 11 Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Brown, 325 Miss. 14 Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. A. Stone, 823 Main. 15 Louisa May, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 W. Main. 16 Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. A. Jones, 631 N. Wichita. 17 Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. 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, Nante Marshall, 900 N. Topeka avenue. 45 Orange Rose, K. C., Kan., Mrs. C. Henderson, 312 Washington. 46 Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Herrro, Sherman Flats. NEXT PLACE OF METTING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 19th annual in Omaha, Neb., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1910. 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 genif 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 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.