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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. Sheriff Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail Located At 134 North Main St. and desires to inform you that Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated ELEVENTH YEAR Sheriff Sem To 90 Washington, Nov. 15. —For first time in American history six men are in prison tonight for contempt of the supreme court of the United States. For the first time, too, the federal government has placed men behind the bars as an outcome of the lynching of a negro. At the United States jail in this city, Captain Joseph F Shipp for mer sheriff at toe Chattanooga. Tenn. Jeremiah Gibson, his jailer, and Luther Willlams, Nick Nolan, Henry Padgett and Williams Meyes of the same city, this afternoon began to serve terms of imprisonment imposed a few hours before by the supreme court of the United States. 'Shipp and Gibson had been found guilty of failing to protect from a mob. Ed. Johnson, where legal execution for an attack on on a woman had been staying by the supreme court until it could review the case. The others had been found guilty of participation in the lynching of the federal prisoner. Shipp, Williams and Nolan were given sentences of ninty days imprisonment each. While Gibson Padgett and Mays each recieved sixty days. A ROOM WITH BATH. TO Colored As the big barred doors of the jail swung open to recieve the prisoners this afternoon immediately after sentence had been imposed. Warnen McKee stood before them. "At least we are in the hands of a soldier," exclaimed Captain Shipp, who had been in many a fight for the confederacy, as he esyied a G. A. R. button in the lapel of Warden McKee's coat Then turning to his five fellow prisoneas, he said: "Boy, it will be all right" Warden McKee has inaugraten methods of punishment at the jail as humanitarian as the various classes of prisoners will allow, and he was prepared for the reception of the six men from Tennessee. About a year ago, during the imprisonment of an unusually large number of women, the war den had fitted up a store room on the fourth floor of the jail as quarters for female prisoners. It was in the large room; twenty by thirty-five feet that he looked the six prisoners. WITHDREW HIS REQUEST In the room were beds for each of the prisoners while at one enp was a table upon which trusties will set their meals three times a day. A Bath room adjoining the NOVEMBER 20th 1409, room will be used by the prisoners exclusively. Four large circular windows open to the south and west, givinfi excellent views of the front of the buildings. In tact, so pleasant had the prisoners found their quarters, that Captain Shipp sent his attorney, Major Clift, to the office of the supreme court to withdraw a request he had made when sentence was imposed, to be sent to the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. instead of the jail in this city. "During the afternoon the six men recieved calls from Tennesseeans and others, Sitting on his straw bed, half reclining on his pillow of straw, Captian shipp made this statement. "We are very well pleased with the treatmenu given us by Warden McKee, and are delighted with the quarters assigned us. A Word To Mothers Please allow me a space in the columns of your valuable newspaper of our race to say a word to "The Mothers" of our city. I am firmly of the opinion that a Club or union of the mothers of our city would be of unlimited benefit to the future men and women of our race—that is—our present boys and girls. Let the mothers organize themselves in a "Race Pride Club" tor the purpose of seeing after our boys and girls. Let them see that every Negro boy or girl in Wichita of school age attend school every day during school term. Looking not for down the mysterious future one can easily see that the time is not far distant when every boy or girl who neglects schooling now will sorely repeat. And the mothers who are now careless and unconcerned about their boy or girl attending school while that boy or girl is under their parental control will and should be held accountable therefor. The careless, untidy and in some cases, the filthy manner in which some of the mothers permit their children to attend school every day is an open disgrace and shame on the whole race in our city and affords a worthy opportunity for good which the mothers, as a whole, could accomplish. The unsanitary and untidyness of your neighbor's children certainly cast a certain reflection your child no matter how tidy, clean and whol som it may be dressed. "A Moth- Editor, Searchlight: er's Race Pride Club" could remedy this condition. Then again, there is much good which "Mother's Race Pride Club" could do in bettering the general department of our boys and girls Let them have a "School Committee" whose business it should be to visit the various schools, learn of the department Etc Etc. of our children; report to their Club and let the Club assist in finding a remedy. These are a few suggestions which I offer, based on my daily observations into the practice would be of abundant beneficial aid to our whole race. I trust the mothers of our city will not wait till it is too late, but will take heed and act. Yours for our race S. W. Lea. THANKSGIVING NICHT AT GARFIELD HALL The lovers of mirth and music will be amply provided for on Thanksgiving night by Messers M. G. Starnes and J. B. H. Fray who will offer for their enjoyment a Grank Thanksgiving Ball at Garfield hall on Nov. 25th. The hall will be fittingly decorated, splendid music will be on hand and all kinds of soft dridks No pains will be spared by these two gentlemen for the enjoyment of all. The reputation of both Messers Starnes and Fray as producers of only the best and highest class of public entertainments is a sure guarantee of the high order of the entertainment which they will offer on Thanksgiving night. Go out to Garfield hall on Thanksgiving night and have one of the most enjoyable and pleasant times of your life. A silver offering of two dimes and a nickle at the door. Come Out. IOLA KANSAS Golden Tabernacle No. 2 met Saturday Nov 13th. The meeting was highly enjoyed by all the members. The Tabernacle is doing nicely. Dtr. Ella Flippins who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Rev. Shelton, pastor of the A. M. E. church preached a wonder ful sermon Sunday. A great surprise party was given on Rev. and Mrs. Sheltod by the members and friends of his church this week. Every member of Golden Tabernacle No. 2 is working to increase our Tabernacle financially and numerically. GRAND CONCERT Dr. H. T. Bolden, Dentist. In order that you may go visit your friends during the Holidays without keeping your handkerchief up to your mouth to hide those missing and ugly teeth Dr. H. T. Bolden. Dentist Young Building - Elm & Main - Bell Phone 2467 A CHANCE FOR THE YOUNG COLORED MEN The National Religious Training School and Chautauqun for the Colored Race located at Durham, North Carolina proposes to erect several large buildings, costing $30,000.00. An experienced builder has been chosen who plans to give the students of the industrial department a chance to learn by practice carpentry, masonry, cement work, plastering, electric wiring, brick laying, plumbing, mural decorating and a chance to earn money for expenses and excess in cash at the same time. The president, There will be given at Garfield Hall oa the 24th. one of the best Concerts of the season. By the Dunson Band boys and for the interest of the boys, so every one that feels any interest in their own race of people are cordially invited. A first class program has been arranged to suit all of the people, everything respsctable and good, their are some people regreats very much for not having the pleasure of seeing the same plays in the City theaters. So we openly say we haxe no respect of person. Now is the time ro show your real disposition in this case. First On Program Is the old plantation play which every true American colored man and woman girl and boy should see, because it is real facts of the dark days of American Slavery and Emancipation, this one play is enough to convince every man and boy to work for the condition of past gone days. NO.34 James E. Shepard wants to give student. for the ministry Y. M. C. A. workers, and other religious work studentr the first preference, but others may apply, especially those who can pay their own earfare and present the best credentials of character and scholarship and who propose to remain in school long enough to complete a course. No objection will be made to young men already in the ministry or other religious work to pursue an advance course. It is rare indeed that so grand an opportunity is given our people. tions now with so much advan- SECOND We shall introduce one in your city who is wecall in short Shakspear in the Comedian line. if you go yok wont want to go to the 5cts thearate and have your feelings crushed. Wedont want your money or your presents for we are going to Garfield hall and see something. THIRD Now to please every boy and man that have a feeling for Jack Johnson, the only Colored man that ever wore the Champion Belt, and after him no other it seems, so show your appreciation and see the battle played with care and science against Stanley Kechell for 12 rounds. Program begin at 8 oclock sharp Come One! Come All! Good musy by the Band and Orchetry, Good Order will be seen after. After Programe the hall will be for the young deople. A QUESTION "All that a skillful, intelligent physician could do for his patient you have done for me, Herr Professor, and yet after these many weeks my shattered nerves are no stronger, my physical condition no better. Therefore, although I touch upon the subject with extreme reluctance, I feel it my duty to make a confession which will help you better to understand my mysterious malady." With a quiet motion of the hand the doctor invited further confidence, and the pale, haggard, but still beautiful woman began: ging, or were the hideous creatures doubling their speed? Frequently now a prolonged howl broke the stillness which, far more than the whip on the voice of the driver, urge the horses to supreme effort. "Hope left me. My mind was a confused blur as one wolf after another bounded forward to within a few yards of us. Pictures of such scenes with their horrible ending, of which I had heard and read, crowded upon my memory. Should we cut one of the horses loose to delay the catastrophe "I am only 24 years old, but strangers would take me for almost twice that age. Not so very long ago I was a blooming, vigorous young creature in perfect health, unconscious of the meaning of nerves. About three years ago I married; my husband owns large estates, partly near Vienna, Partly in Galicia on the Russian frontier, from which our ample income is derived. We lived for a time in Vienna with my husband's parents, and later at our country house in Lodnaja, where my little daughter was born—a frail, tiny creature whose hold on life seemed alarmingly slight." Here the young woman paused for a moment, overcome by painful memories. "You can well imagine how we adored this child; how its every breath, every motion, claimed our eager attention. We were as one in our love for our little baby, though it seemed as if my husband tried at times to outdo me in tenderness. He would even reproach me—though with the soul of gentleness in his tone—for loving the child less than he did. This was an injustice, of course—you well know, doctor, that no man could love a child as its mother loves it—but later this reproach assumed/ an ominous meaning. I should add that my husband loved me as truly and faithfully as I loved him; he was the soul of gentleness and goodness toward me, and was possessed of a tact and fineness of feeling rare among men. "But to my story. It was winter, and we were staying at Lodnaja, near the boundary of Russia. One day a telegram came announcing the dangerous illness of my husband's mother, and begging that we, including the baby, start at once for Vienna. The probably dying woman yearned to see all her beloved ones once more before the end came. It was no trifling ordeal for me, with a delicate child not yet a year old, to make such a journey in the depth of winter, but who could refuse the last wish of a beloved mother on her death bed? "We made the necessary preparations with all possible haste, and a few hours later were seated in the sleigh which was to take us the long, desolate stretch, three hours across country to the nearest railway station. My husband drove, seated alone on the front seat; I, behind him, held our child warmly wrapped in furs; we took no attendants. "It grew dark very early; the immeasurable desert of snow lay before us in a deathlike sleep under the star-screwten heaven. The snow crackled, an icy frost caught our breath. Our horses were excellent; if they held their pace and no accident occurred, we might hope to reach the station by 11 o'clock that night. "My baby slept calmly in my arms. "About ten o'clock the moon rose behind us—gigantic, red, wavering on the edge of the ocean of snow. I looked back, awed with the splendor of the scene—the widening circle of light which seemed to pour down upon us like a glistening icy stream. Suddenly, quite at the edge of the white world, far, far distant, as if evolved out of nothing, a small dark mass appeared, with changing outline which seemed to follow in our wake. For a few moments I felt no uneasiness, but as the dark blot drew nearer, O my God! I knew then the awful truth: it was the wolves—a great, furious, starving pack! "Fleet, noiseless, ghostlike, they sped toward us, one stronger and swifter than the others leading. "I gripped my husband's shoulder; at the same instant a wolf howled a hoarse cry of menace which found echo in a score of eager, famished throats. My husband raised his whip and struck the horses with full force; like a boat on a high wave the sleigh lurched as the frightened beasts dashed forward. Behind us the howling ceased, but on the frozen snow we could plainly hear the patterning foot-beats of our pursuers. "Dumb with intense fear, I heard, as if in a dream, the strained, unnatural voice of my husband, muttering: 'If the horses can hold out, if nothing breaks, we may pull through; we may be saved. God, we must arrive in time!' "With never a glance behind, he leaned forward and struck the horses blow after blow. Ten minutes crawled away—our pursurers seemed, a trifle farther behind and a flutter of hope stirred my frozen soul. I held the sleeping child firmly in my arms and counted the seconds aloud, 60 by 60. Before the end of the tenth minute I saw with horror that the pack was gaining upon us. Were the horses flag- ging, or were the hideous creatures doubling their speed? Frequently now a prolonged howl broke the stillness, which, far more than the whip or the voice of the driver, urge the horses to supreme effort. "Hope left me. My mind was a confused blur as one wolf after another bounded forward to within a few yards of us. Pictures of such scenes with their horrible ending, of which I had heard and read, crowded upon my memory. Should we cut one of the horses loose to delay the catastrophe? But before this could be done, we would all be lost. If only Barry, our faithful dog, were with us in the sleigh! "I remembered hearing in my childhood of one of our peasants saving his life by throwing to the wolves a young calf he had bought at market that morning. "If I myself were to spring out? "Then—oh, the horror of it all! Doctor, you perhaps, as a physician, can understand the monstrous inhuman thoughts that take shape in a fevered, distracted brain. There was the child—should I—? At the hideous fancy I burst into loud hysterical weeping, my lips bled with the print of my teeth, I struggled with myself as if with a devilish foe. But, ah, he!""—the suffering creature here broke down in a flood of hysterical tears"—the hateful thought came again and again; whirled wildly in my poor, distracted brain; possessed me, tortured me, maddened me with fierce persistence. "I screamed aloud to rid myself of the thought—screamed till the horses took new fright and sprang even faster—but the black thought held grim hold. The wolves were almost upon the sleigh—close, close behind me. The compulsion to commit the awful deed gripped and mastered me with unspeakable misery. "The road led into a wood. My husband gave never a glance behind—he only grimly held himself together and lashed, lashed, lashed at the straining horses. It was densely dark in the woods; the wolves howled incessantly now. One, breathless and panting, vaulted in long, agile bounds close beside us. "Then with trembling hands I drew my child, my sleeping baby, closer, pressing her to my breast till she awoke and began to cry. I stilled her walling, which placed me to the heart, with a torrent of kisses and wild, foolish baby chatter. I shuddered in every limb; a torturing unrest overwhelmed me; a longing to strike myself—anything to end this terrible, unendurable tension of mind. A strange electric fluid seemed to surge through my arm. Then—I shall never know the truth—did my grasp suddenly weaken? God is my witness. I am innocent. I have no more recollection of myself or my action. Then suddenly the howling of the wolves drowned all else—the child lay on the snow behind the sleigh." The young woman covered her face with her hands, her frail body shaken with the violence of her sobs. After a short pause she continued in a changed, dry, expressionless voice, speaking in sharp detached sentences: "As we emerged from the wood I regained consciousness; the wolves were out of sight and hearing; red lights gleamed forth; a bell sounded. We had reached the station. My husband lifted me gently from the sleigh and laid me on a bench. People busied themselves over me with restoratives and much kindly commission. My husband's eyes were brimming with tears, but he uttered not one word, except sometimes to murmur my name. They lifted me into the train. For many weeks in Vienna I hovered between life and death. My husband never left my bedside. Very slowly I wore on to a partial recovery. "We traveled over sea and land, searching for the spot that would benefit me, but it has all been in vain—nothing helps me. "Of that horrible night we have never spoken one word. My husband is unspeakably good to me, more tenderly solicitous than ever before, but this awful specter is always between us. I can never look in my dear one's eyes. I dread always the question lurking in them—the unbearable, searching, haunting question: 'Did you with intention do that awful deed?'" Alive to Opportunity Ice cream parlors in the "obster belt" have not been slow to take advantage of the commercial possibilities—for them—in the reported discoveries of the north pole. The day after Dr. Cook announced that he had reached the top of the earth an ice cream emporium near Forty-second street added to its bill a "Dr. Cook freeze." What the ingredients were not divulged. When Commander Peary informed the world that the pole was his, another concoction was added to the list. It was called a "Peary pole." The composition of this is also in doubt, but there is ice, to represent icebergs, and a straw in the middle, which is supposed to be the pole. These are the most popular items on the bill now.—New York Tribune. THE AMERICAN HOME W. A. RADFORD EDITOR SUNSHINE Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 194 Fifth Ave., Chicago, Ill., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. When a man builds a house there is one factor that often is overlooked by him. He sometimes fails to realize that he not only is under certain obligation to himself and his family, but he is also under a deep obligation to the community in which he purposes to build. For instance, a man has no moral right to buy a lot in a community of fine houses and place thereon an architectural monstrosity, or a house whose freakish design will detract from the neighborhood. The desire of home owners in every neigh- THE BARN borhood is to have the new houses that are built even better than those already there. In other words, progressiveness is the watchword in home building as in all other things. A man cannot do a more foolhardy thing than to build a dry-goods-box house or a cheap-looking structure in a community of fine residences. For he and his family will be ostracised, and rightly so, by their neighbors. Nor is there any necessity for houses of this character. Well and accurately drawn plans are available and designs are to be had for houses which though not expensive will be a PROPER CLOTHING FOR BABY Simple Ideas of the Japanese Appear to Have Much to Recommend "Americans wonder at the amiable temper of our Japanese babies; the real marvel is the measure of good nature which the American baby manages to retain after all he is called upon to go through in dressing," says Adachi Kinnosuke in the Delineator, "How on earth can the most perfect of saints, let alone a baby, be expected to retain his Christian virtues! His legs and neck are twisted into all sorts of double knots three, four times a day, that they may be squeezed through a tight-fitting shirt. When I saw, for the first time, an American baby dressed, I thought that, compared to it, the Anglican and Catholic church ceremonies were of a mere 'ring-a-rosy' simplicity. Our baby clothes are certainly simpler. Incidentally they are wide-minded and wide-sleeved enough to let a baby grow in them without its putting up a ring fight. "Baby dresses are cut, along general lines, the same as the kimono of the grown-ups. Only for the baby the sleeves and skirts are longer and older in proportion, so that they will cover the bare feet; besides protecting the bare hands, the long sleeves save faces from heartless scratchings. "After the first bath, the nurse takes out an undergarment, fits it credit to any community. The first thing to study in the matter of house building is the lot, its size and the surroundings. The frontage will largely determine the design and the arrangement of the rooms. The house here shown is beautifully adapted to a corner lot where ample lawn space can be had. The first floor or story can be of concrete blocks or plaster finish. The wide, exposed chimney, giving the impression of the cheerful fireplace within, breaks the monotony of the end elevation, as the dormer does on the front. The size of this house is not as large as might appear from the design. It is 32 feet, nine inches wide and 41 feet six inches long, exclusive of the porches. The front porch is of ample size, and one enters directly into the living room from it. This room is 15x18 feet in size. The architect has yield SUNSHINE CLOA STUDY BATH ROOM 12-0A-12-6 CLOA CLOA HALL 11-0A-12-6 LANDING CLOA CLOA CLOA INCLVED CLOA Second Floor Plan ed to that demand for the parlor that still obtains in most localities, and has provided one 12 feet, six inches wide and 15 feet long. With the wide folding doors the living room and the parlor can be made practically one. The dining room is 12 feet by 12 feet, six inches, and a beautiful feature here is the conservatory opening from it. The kitchen is 12 feet by 12 feet, six inches. On the second floor are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a study. This latter room also may be used either as a sewing room or as an additional bedroom if so desired. into the inner side of an outer garment, and then lays the dresses, thus fitted, upon the soft, padded mat floor and simply and naturally puts the baby into the open folds. No screams. What excuse can the baby have to ? Simply a matter of dress—nothing more. But see what a difference it makes in life! To the American mother the century-old hysterical fit of screaming so terrifying to her; to the Japanese mother, perhaps, the sweetest melody on earth—the mellow cooing of content." Needs Plays to Order Helene Adilon, who has not been seen on the stage for a long time, will return to her old calling soon. Otto Eisenschultz, of Prague, has written a play for her, with which she says she is charmed, and hopes to appear in it in Germany and Austria, and then to have it translated into English, so that she may perform it in America. Another play was recently sent to her, which she returned to the author with a note saying: "You probably forget that I am still lame and can play only the part of a lame woman, and as there are not many plays which include a character thus afflicted, I must necessarily have plays written to order." Inappropriate. Guest—Mercy! What's that awful profanity downstairs? Hostess—My husband has come in late and fallen over the new Persian prayer rug. CALCULATION OF THE DATE OF THE CRUCIFIXION. Prof. L. H. Weston of Portland, Ore., makes a very interesting calculation, fixing the date of the crucifixion of Christ on April 18 at noon, in the seventy-fourth Julian year, or the twenty-ninth year A.D. D. He does it by computing the position of the sun and moon. According to Prof. Weston, the full moon occurred at 7:41, Jerusalem mean time, on the 17th day of April, 74 Julian. This was a Julian Sunday, and was the thirteenth day of the moon by the Jewish calendar. It was a rule or law among the Jews that the day began at sunset; hence the calendar of Caliphus invariably called that day following the sunset immediately after full moon and a Sunday (sun's day). Thus the full moon occurred at 7:41 in the morning of the 17th of April, Julian year, and that in the calendar of Caliphus was the thirteenth day of the moon, or one the before the fourteenth, and was a Jewish holiday. The Passover was always celebrated on the fourteenth day of the moon next following the solar ingress into the first degree of Aries, the vernal equinox, and it must always, by law, be celebrated on the fourteenth day of the moon, as shown on the calendar calculated by the priesthood. In the Julian year 74 the sun entered Aries at 25 minutes after 5 p.m. on March 22, which was a Tuesday. The new moon following was at 19 minutes after 1 p.m., April 2, a Saturday. Full moon, then falling on the seventeenth at 19 minutes to 8 a.m., shows Tertullian, the Latin historian, to be correct in affirming that the Passover feast was on the eighteenth of the calendars of April. Again, says Prof. Weston, modern ecclesiastical authorities on chronology find it impossible to assume that Christ was born later than 4 B. C., and Tertullian clearly states the nativity occurred in the forty-first year of the Augustan monarchy and the twenty-eighth after the death of Cleopatra, in the seven hundred and fiftieth year of Rome, or 4 B. C., Christ was more than 32 years of age, for his ministry began the third year before the crucifixion. He was 33 years old in 29 A. D. Irenaeus says the crucifixion was at the end of Daniel's 70 weeks of prophecy. This ends about the commencement of the sixteenth year of Tiberius and the second year of the two hundred and second olympiad. More exactly, the sixteenth year of the reign of Tiberius began on August 19, 74 Julian, and the first year of the two hundred and second olympiad ended on July 14, 74 Julian, and this date also ended Daniel's 70 weeks. But the crucifixion was at the passover, three months before the end of the olympiad. Irenaeus used round numbers and the fractional year is one-fourth minus. Accordingly, says Prof. Weston, it would seem impossible to set any other date for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ than Monday, April 18, Julian year 74, at noon (sixth hour), Jerusalem. The Stork and the Eagle. "A West Philadelphia teacher was talking about wild animals and birds to a class of little girls," said Secretary Dick of the board of education in relating some of the amusing incidents that happen in the public schools. "She had told them about the carnivorous animals and beasts of the jungle and began asking questions about birds of prey. "Can anyone in the class tell me,' she asked, 'what bird it is that is so strong that it can fly down out of the sky and carry off a small child with ease." "There was a moment's pause, and then a little girl in the rear of the classroom frantically raised her hand. "I know,' fairly shouted the bright pupil, under stress of great excitement, 'it's the stork, 'cause one of 'em brought a baby to our house last night!"—Philadelphia Record. A Royal Baby Carriage. Princess Juliana of Holland has joined the ranks of the caravanners. A marvelous construction—should it be called a "carambulator" or a "carapram?"—has been devised for the little Dutch princess wherein, when the weather is cold and the sun shines only in certain parts of the Het Loo, she can be conveyed from the palace to the sunshine. It is, as a matter of fact, a giant covered perambulator containing a stove and seats for nurses, besides the bassinette for the royal baby; and it is, of course, drawn by a horse. If she were an English princess she would at once be nominated patroness of the Caravan club. The Queen of Holland herself is said to have invented this new baby carriage for her daughter. It is not the first time she has displayed ingenuity of an inventive character. All the Same to Her. "I must warn you, dearest," he said, "that after we are married you will very likely find me inclined to be arbitrary and dictatorial in my manner." "No matter," she replied cheerfully, "I won't pay the slightest attention to what you say."—Presbyterian Standard. OWES HER LIFE TO Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Vienna, W. Va. — "I feel that I owe the last ten years of my life to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable compound. Eleven years ago I was a walking shadow. I had been under the doctor's carebutgotnorelief. My husband per- suaded me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and it worked like a charm. It re- lieved all my pains E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Eleven years ago I was a walking shadow. I had been under the doctor's carebutgotnorelief. My husband persuaded me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and it worked like a charm. It relieved all my pain and misery. I advise all suffering women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." — MRS. EMMA WHEATON. Vienna, W. Va. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful drugs, and to-day holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any similar medicine in the country, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass., from women who have been cured from almost every form of female complaints, inflammation, ulceration, displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, indigestion and nervous prostration. Every such suffering woman owes it to herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. If you would like special advice about your case write a confidential letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free, and always helpful. The Goose—How times change, to be sure. I have never seen the fox such good friends with a duck before. Twenty-four Carloads Purchased for Lewie' Single Binder Cigar What is probably the biggest lot of all fancy grade tobacco held by any factory in the United States has just been purchased by Frank P. Lewis, of Peoria, for the manufacture of Lewis' Single Binder Cigars. The lot will make twenty-four carloads, and is selected from what is considered by experts to be the finest crop raised in many years. The purchase of tobacco is sufficient to last the factory more than two years. An extra price was paid for the selection. Smokers of Lewis' Single Binder Cigars will appreciate this tobacco. Peoria Star, January 16, 1909. Nothing will thaw the frigid heart of a man as quickly as a pretty woman's tears. If men could make money as easily as they can make love we should all be millionaires in a short time. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASE FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHTS DISEASE DIABETES. BACKACH 1875 "Guarantee" SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. 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One of the many interesting observances of this feast is held by the Jews in Jerusalem, though it is celebrated in a very different manner from that we are accustomed to think of as Thanksgiving. While we here celebrate the day by discontinuing all business and giving up ourselves mostly to the Thanksgiving dinner, in the far east the Thanksgiving is combined as a religious service for several days, though accompanied by much merry-making, during which all business is suspended. The ancient Hebrew people, who were once the owners of this land, promised to them for centuries; owners of its fertile fields, its prosperous cities—and alone all of its sacred sites—the most beloved of all being the beautiful temple built by King Solomon, SAMARITAN HIGH PRIEST --- T are now strangers in their own land, admitted on to its sacred soil only with reluctance by the masterful Turk. Clinging to the memory of their glorious past, drawn near to each other because of their common love for their peculiar traditions and for their "Torah"—their solace through the ages—they gather in colonies as near as possible to sites theirs by right through inheritance, though not granted them by the usurpers of their land. Driven through the centuries from country to country, persecuted for their religion and massacred by the injustice of racial prejudice, they now flock to their own country, selling all they possess to pay the voyage and come to look upon the land where lived their patriarchs and prophets and to die and be buried on holy soil. When once the Turk has let them enter in his port he is a friend to them up to a certain limit. But, alas! Their most sacred sites are all in his zealous care, and the keys are held in his tightly closed hands so that the places they crave most to gaze upon are forbidden ground to them. They can only stand without and weep. Sorrowfully they gather as near as they are permitted to the old wall of their beloved temple. Notwithstanding his gray hairs and bowed figure, his sad face filled with the woes of a sorrowful people, and eyes which speak of the suffering of centuries, the Hebrew is mocked and jeered if he ventures too near to sites which the deeds of his ancestors made glorious and memorable to all the world. Though if he respects these boundaries set by the infidel and is content to worship his God upon such space as is allotted to him he has perfect freedom and religious liberty. The three greatest feasts in which the Jew remembers his past and fulfills in all the details possible the old Mosaic law in the land promised to Moses so many centuries ago are the Passover, Tabernacles and Pentecost. It is at the feast of Passover that he feels most keenly the fact that he is a stranger in his native land and rebels and groans at the Turkish rule—for he can no longer offer the paschal sacrifice in the temple on Mt. Zion—for upon its site stands a gorgeous mosque, where only Islam bends the knee and bows the head in adoration to Allah and Mohammed. Yet there are times when the Jew in his own ancient land rejoices and is glad. With thanks to his God for the existence to-day of his race—still set apart—and with great festivity he commemorates God's wonderful preservation of this people and celebrates the remarkable events in their history. He is elated at the privilege of being able to celebrate his own feasts in the place where they were instituted and this is entirely possible at the feast of Thanksgiving, for it is a festival for the synagogue and the home and there are no obstacles in the Holy Land to the fulfilling of every letter of the law in regard to this celebration. Setting care and business aside, he dons his handsomest gown and goes to the synagogue, which has also been decorated in festive attire, and with a thankful heart he enters into a service which is all joyousness. The principal feature of this feast of Thanksgiving is the dwelling in "tabernacles," or booths, for seven days. Under a perfect blue sky, surrounded by these eternal "hills round about Jerusalem," amid ancient olive trees, or in desolate, stony fields of ruin, stand the little Jewish colonies—and by each house its little "succa" for celebrating the feast. Each colony has its own synagogue and here the rabbi leads the congregation in the songs of thanksgiving, while the women prepare the festive meal to be served within the green booth. Here the family will meet in deep happiness, because they have been able to fulfill the command of Moses, their "lawgiver," once again—and in the Holy Land. The feast of Thanksgiving commemorates God's goodness in the past to the Israelites in the wilderness. Their long wandering in the journey to the promised land is symbolized by their residence by day in these booths for the space of a week. This festival is also called the feast of Ingathering. This thought is illustrated by the plants in the "succa" and by the branch with which it is built; also by the palms and willows and lemons which are brought into the synagogue and rejoiced over. shape to the sugar cane others, with laurel or sage and scented plants. Covered with leaves, itately to remove the sizes and thicknesses, lengths. Then the conicle begins. There are specific must not be round or o is, square or oblong; in light and air. There many doors of entrance the corner pillars and ers, the rest is formed tervals the stems of grade made to cover the wall inside and out. For branches are selected, the booth, and the wo from the roof and silk All the services are exceedingly picturesque and all the customs are surrounded by symbolical tokens and figurative acts and parabolic speech. For this ancient people belong to a past age, when man clung to symbols, and to an oriental clime, where all speech is flowery and filled with imagery. In this land, sacred by its wonderful history, mystic by its strange traditions, ancient because the birthplace of venerable religions, where the city walls inclose beloved ruins and the barren, stony hills speak sorrowfully of what has been and is no more, there is something peculiarly touching and appropriate in the continuance of these old-time customs. The construction of these "tabernacles" furnishes a time of great amusement to young and old, for all members of the family take part in the rearing and decorating of this airy home within which the feast is to be celebrated. Some choose the large, open courtyard of the house for the site of this temporary residence and WATERY SCENE IN JERUSALEM shape to the sugar cane, but harder and stronger, and others with laurel, or sweet bay, myrtle and other green and scented plants. The reeds are fresh cut and still covered with leaves. The family set to work immediately to remove the leaves and to sort the different sizes and thicknesses, cutting them all the required lengths. Then the construction of the temporary domicile begins. There are specific rules to be observed. The booth must not be round or circular, but of four corners—that is, square or oblong; and the roof and walls must let in light and air. There should be no windows, but as many doors of entrance as is practicable. Putting up the corner pillars and joining them strongly with stretchers, the rest is formed of pretty lattice work, and in intervals the stems of green plants are inserted, which are made to cover the walls and roof, the leaves projecting inside and out. For the arched doors the choicest branches are selected. Then comes the decorating of the booth, and the women suspend glittering lamps from the roof and silk and damask curtains, hanging in graceful folds on the walls within and before the entrance. It is not the season of cultivated flowers, but lemon branches and wild flowers are procurable and festoons of them adorn the corners of the archways. The "succa" is to serve for dining and reception room during the first seven days of the feast, according to the command, "Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths." No meal must be eaten outside of it, visitors are received in it, and all religious exercises or reading must be held in it, unless driven out by rain; and it is considered a happy omen for the next year's harvest if it rains during any of the seven days. The feast is a time of great rejoicings. Every one is attired in his handsomest garments and the Jewesses adorn themselves with all their rich jewelry and find gold embroidered scarfs. Services are also held in the synagogue throughout others prefer to build it on the flat roof of the house. The first thing to do is to procure the materials with which to build it. Let us imagine ourselves in Jerusalem a few days before the feast. It is autumn, yet the sun shines brightly in a clear, blue sky, shedding a genial warmth, which makes outdoor life still very pleasant. It is eight o'clock and the men are return- ing home from the early morning service in the synagogue. The braying of donkeys in the street proclaims the fact that the materials for building the booth have arrived. For the donkeys are laden with large bundles of long, green reeds, or hollow canes, some similar in the week. On the first days of the week two scrolls of the law are brought out from their sacred place, which is a small closet in the wall, before which hang rich silken curtains, glittering with gold and silver embroidery. The privilege of carrying the precious scrolls of the law up to the pulpit, as well as that of ascending to the pulpit to listen to the reading of the law, or even that of taking part in the service by reading aloud, is purchased by auction and the proceeds go to the support of the synagogue and its "hazan." Another interesting custom is observed on this holiday. During the morning service every one who has a son born to him during the previous year has his babe brought to him for the first time to the synagogue, dressed, of course, in exquisite garments and accompanied by one or more large wax candles, painted in bright colors and wreathed with paper flowers. They are carried alight before the child and presented to the synagogue. It is the child's first "free-will offering" to the service of God. The synagogue is brilliantly illuminated, for the Jews PHOTOS COPYRIGHT BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD burn lamps and tapers in the daytime during worship. The walls of the synagogue are draped with the best tapestry—lent by wealthy Jewesses. In fact, the synagogue is never gayer or more beautiful than on this day of Thanksgiving. Shortly after breakfast the girls and women, dressed up in all their beautiful finery, which their skillful fingers have wrought, and gaily decked with jewelry, issue forth in family groups, escorted by their brothers or male friends, to visit the synagogues. Boys and youths are already assembled in and about the synagogues, to see them come in and go out, the oldest girls being greeted with wishes for their marriage that year. They go up to the "Sepharim," the scrolls of the law, embrace and kiss them, looking shy, round the synagogue, and depart to make room for other groups. Many marriages are brought about as a result of this visit to the synagogue. The whole week is a favorite time for arranging marriages by heads of families; and for celebrating betrothals. If a youth or a maiden in the home are of a marriageable age—are above 13 years—then the parents choose this feast as an appropriate occasion to plan for their marriage and even to solemnize the betrothal before the week of festivity be over, the "Succa" being a delightful and ornamental place for such a happy event. The rabbis have in charge the choosing of the right parties and arrange all matters with the parents and sometimes with the youths in question. The young girl herself has nothing to say on the subject. When all has been satisfactorily planned to the approval of both sides of the families to be united, the ceremony is performed. Under the rustic leaf roof, surrounded by brilliant draperies and bright tapers, the young couple meet. Whatever happy dowry the father can afford to give his daughter is mentioned, also what presents the bridegroom-elect has promised to bestow upon his bride. Holding the four corners of a large silk handkerchief, the rabbi, the father, the bride and the bridegroom answer to questions and listen to the reading of the contract. Musicians then fill the booth with merry sounds and graceful dancers entertain the guests until a late hour. Thus ends a feast which, though permeated by religious feeling and picturesque ritual, is yet filled with joyousness and pleasure, beginning and ending with glad thanksgiving. tNwe 8 2 A A “vasHOMR ANOITIHIAVAS BHA W. N. MILLER, Editor. [Residence 1401 West 23d Street. Residence Phone, Bell 1641. Phone your news items to us. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Suictly in Advance. One Year (by mail) ............$1.00 Six Months (by mail).......... .75 Three Months (by mail)........ 50 Advertising Rates made known on application. Liberal commission paid to agents. Entered at the Postoffice at Wichita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. thished Every Saturday at 634 N. Water Street. 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Any erroneous reflection or the character, standing or reputatior of any person which may appear ir this paper will be gladly corrected i brought to the attention of the editor “To Live and Let Live Is Our Motto.’ SEND YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER The editor of the Searchlight has many reasons to feel more thanktul this year than ever be- fore. With the many frailties ot body to which he has been sub- jected during the past year he is thankful that he has been spar- ed to still be among the living. He is thankful that during the past year prosperity, and suc- cess has attended his every: busi- ness effort. Noman feels more keenly his reasons toturnthanks to his God— than does the editor of this paper. The editor of the Searchlight is also thankful that during the past year he has learned more than ever betore the comfort of mind and the clearness of consci- ence in living a consistent, God- fearing, God-admiring and God- adoring lite — st is mama to the hungry soul— and to weary rest The editor is also thankful for all his friends and is thankful that he holds no envy, malice or hatred for any living soul- and is thankiul beyond measure to say boldly that so far as his knowledge goes he is today at peace and fellowship with all of man-kind. These are some of his reasons for being thankful. He is also thankful that his family is spared-- that his family has been granted more than a reas- onable portion of health, vigor and prosperity. And that his family circle is still intact. With the rest of humanity the editor— then— most willingly and freely joins in “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” LOCALS —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— eerie 1 Send your news notes ant local neppeninge to 601 Rortd Main Street. =Mrs, Thomas Banks is on the sick list. Miss, Bettie]Mue Hallis on the ick list this week. (gj 2S=ss The cold snap during the past week was felt keenly everywhere. Mrs. Dr. F. O. Miller has re- turned from a pleasant trip to | Hutchinson. Lee Frame spent Tuesday in the city from Newton. Mr. and Mrs. L, H. White will leave Wednesday for Salina on a visit to spend Thanksgiving, Dick Stev art of ropeka is vis- iting with relatives in the city. _ Mrs. Ida Clark and Mrs New- curk was very pleasant callers at Mrs. W, N. Miller’s Thursday E, R, Whitted a member of the 25th Regimental band arrived in thecity Monday on a furlough to visit with his parents Mr. « ‘Mrs. W, E. Whitted. Eugene R. Whitted a sonof Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Whitted a member of the 26th Infantry, U.S. A. isin the city visiting amoue relatives and friende. Mr. Whitted has jvst returmed with his regemeay from the Phi!liphines where they were stationed near three years, He will remain in the city till Nov, 26th. when he will leave to join his regiment stavioned at Ft, Lawton Washington. His many friendsare proud to meet him. He was reared in Wichita. Mr. and Mrs. Carter was the recelp- fent of an 8 pound girl last ‘Thursday morning Noy. 11th at 7.30 o'clock xr. F. OU. Miller was the doctor who del:y- ered the goods, call h.m if you want good service. A Grand Masquerade Ball will be given at the Youngs hail on night Nov, 26th. Gigen by the Silver Leaf Clnb, Comeand have a good time. Miss. Maggie Smith of Guthrie Okla. is in the city the guests of Mre. J. B. H. Fray, 1735 Gold St. The Gold State Saving Bank, Cor, First and Market, offers a great enducement to the person of emall means to begin a bank account. HA Wonderful Womsn Madame Jane, Spirit Medium, who is.in ourcity at837 N, Wat- er street is said by those who oave called to see her, to be the most remarkable and wonderful women who has ever visited our city gifted with the inspiration of spiritulism. Her reading and consultations eelipses any ever witnessed. Besides her spirit me- dium work she is also a spirit healer and issaid to haveamong oer patients some of Wichita’s best people, Any desiring to see her can call at 837 N. Water St. + memncamecnes cee. 7" 5 gunner The ladies of Princess Chapter No; 12 0. E, S. made a donation of $25.00 to the building fund of Arkansas Valley Lodge building fund as a Thanksgiving offering. ‘The members and friends of St. Paul’s A. M. B. Church are asked to contribute to the Thanksgiving Din- ner. A GRAND BAZAAR. ‘The Sewing Circle will give a three nights’ bazaar, beginning Tuesday, November 23, at St. Paul’s A. M. H. Church, Rev. J. 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It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. ecialty - Try Us H WATER ft af = A RW AR) here ts NO Need ‘ wy AEA of letting your clothes iook » Wi i ragged or soiled, when you I My Hal ih can have them dry cleaned, yy EAA ba i preessed and repaired tolook I lik Hi, a like new at reasanable prices \i hy, \Xe at ROD gf = “2 ‘ The Peoples Cleaning and Dy2 Works 131 North Lawrence Avenue Ind, Phone 178 i Bell Phone 175 The Biggest and Best in the Soutirwest LIVES OF 385 MEN PROBABLY LOST IN BURNING MINE. The St. Paul Mine at Cherry, Ill., the Scene of Greatest Mine Disaster of the Cherry, Illinois.—There is slight hope that some of the 360 or more miners entombed in the St. Paul mine by an explosion may be saved from death. That the fire has been extinguished was the conclusion of mining experts and inspectors sent here by Gov. Deneen to investigate the calamity and its cause. For more than 30 hours the miners have been cut off from fresh air and undoubtedly have been subjected to smoke filled veins. That life could exist under such conditions is doubted by many, but because no trace of high temperature was found in the depth of the mine, friends of the miners and even officials of the company have hope that the victims may have found safety in remote recesses of the mine. The list of the missing was compiled in the offices of the mining company, and it reached 385, including the dead whose bodies were taken from the burning cages Saturday afternoon. It was said that this list might be increased. One hundred and seventy men, who entered the mine Saturday morning, have been accounted for. The company had scores of tracers at work rounding up the employes and at nightfall the company officials admitted that the number of men in the mine was greater than they first had believed possible. Twelve bodies have been taken out. Six of these were heroes, not employed in the mines, who gave their lives in a futile effort to save the imprisoner workers. The mine superintendent, James Steele, declared five hours after the explosion, that it was almost impossible that any of the miners could escape. The mine has a day shift of 484 men. Of these a few left the mine at noon. The entrance to the mine was sealed up in the hope of checking the flames. The building above the pit entrance was blown up to permit this. Cherry, Illinois.—With popular feeling running high over the St. Paul mine disaster, James Steele, superintendent of the mine, has made the startling statement that every man who may have been alive in the mine when the shafts were sealed perished within two hours after the sealing of the shafts. On the heels of this admission, James H. Penn of Peoria, Ill., member of the Innois subdistrict board of the United Mine Workers of America, charges that the sealing of the mine was done without regard to the lives of the entombed miners and for the purpose of saving the property of the company. MILLIONS TO AID THE FARMERS Secretary Wilson Shows What Efforts Are Being Made to Increase Crop Productions. Washington, D. C. — Secretary Wilson has issued a statement pointing out that the United States government is spending in the neighborhood of 18 million dollars a year on experimental work in increasing the yield and efficiency of the farms of the country. The statement was inspired by the charge made by William C. Brown, president of the New York Central week that the nation could better aflines, at a dinner in New York this ford to invest the cost of one battleship in agricultural experiment work than to expend it in the increase of the navy. A battleship costs approximately 9 million dollars. Secretary Wilson declares that the government is expending each year exactly as much as two first-class battleships cost, and the money is being used in precisely the manner recommended by President Brown. Boys Wrecked an Engine. Seattle, Washington. — Forty boys at Birmingham, north of this city, stole a mogul locomotive that had been sidetracked by a construction crew and ran it several miles. They then reversed the engine and started for Birmingham, throwing the throttle wide open. The boys were unable to stop the locomotive and jumped off. All of them were injured, five dangerously. The engine, which attained a speed of more than a mile a minute, crashed into a freight train in the Birmingham yard and was wrecked. Sheriff Shipp Gets 90 Days. Washington, D. C.—Ninety days' imprisonment was imposed upon ex-Sheriff Joseph E. Shipp of Chattanooga, Tenn., by the supreme court of the United States for failing to prevent the lynching of a negro, Edward Johnson, convicted of assault, but whose execution had been stayed by the court. Postal Receipts Doubled. Kansas City, Missouri.—The receipts of the Kansas City postoffice have more than doubled in the last seven years. The gross receipts in four months ending October ... 1902 were $343,949. This year they were $697,618 in the last four months. New Industry for Kansas City. Kansas City, Mo.—Kansas City has been chosen in competition with other western cities as the place for a new factory for the $8,000,000 American Radiator company. Special Master E. V. Mckeever inen report to this effect in the supreme SWANKER CANNON CANNON RULES Minneapolis Journal. DEEP PROBE FOR SUGAR TRUST SECRETARY OF TREASURY MAC VEAGH MAKES STATEMENT. Custom House Frauds to be Investigated and the Entire Service Renovated He Says. Washington, D. C. — Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh has come out with the flat statement that not only will he probe to the bottom the scandal growing out of the frauds committed in the New York custom house by the so-called sugar trust and its agents, but he proposes to renovate the entire service. He declares he will shoulder all the responsibility for such a campaign and that the investigation will be thorough and vigorous. It has developed also that the department of justice is working in conjunction with the treasury department. Attorney General Wickersham has been gathering evidence through his corps of special agents, and the evidence is being worked up by the legal experts. Secretary MacVeagh, however, indicates that he is going further than merely seeking to discover and punish those who have been guilty of past wrongdoing. STATE PARK PLANS FOR KANSAS The Agricultural College Forester Will Ask Help From Next Legislature to Establish Reserves. Topeka, Kansas.—State reserves for playgrounds for the people, for the development of forests, for the protection of wild game and birds, for the establishment of outdoor hospitals for consumptives and experimental work in the growth of shrubbery and flowers. This is the program which the state forestry department of the agricultural college will ask the next legislature to authorize. So says Christian Jensen, the college forester in charge of the Dodge City forestry station. DOOR TO CHINA STILL OPEN The Treaty With Japan Does Not Create a Monopoly in Operating Coal Mines. Washington, D. C. — The recent treaties entered into by China and Japan as to the operation of coal mines along the South Manchurian railway and the Antung-Mukden railway do not create monopolies, and hence are not violations of the "open door" or the "equal opportunities" principles, to the observance of which all of the leading powers are pledged. This is the conclusion reached by the state department after a long and careful investigation of the questions involved. Missouri Educator Goes East. Middletown, Connecticut.—Dr. William Arnold Shanklin was installed as president of Westleyan university in the presence of a distinguished gathering which included President Taft and Vice-President Sherman. Democrats Meet at Abilene, Kan. Abilene, Kansas. - The annual banquet of the Young Men's Democratic club was held here recently. About 250 were present. These included a number of prominent Democratic leaders from over the state President May Name a Kansan. Topeka, Kansas.—It is rumored here that Judge W. C. Hook, United States circuit judge, is being considered for the place on the supreme bench left vacant by the death of Justice Peckham. Will Prosscute Merchants. Topeka, Kansas.—The state board of health has sent out the affidavits to county attorneys for the prosecution of nine business men in the state on charges of violations of the pure food laws. They Bring a Message of Good Will From Their Ruler and Have Had Royal Treatment. Kansas City, Missouri.—With a message to the 90 million American people from the 50 million people of Japan there arrived in Kansas City fifty-eight of the leading business men and educators of the Mikado's country. They came on a special train of nine cars. While here they are the guests of the commercial club. A reception in the club rooms, a motor car ride over the boulevards, a visit to some of the factories and one of the schools of this city and a dinner comprised the entertainment program. Baron Sibusawa, head of the party of Japanese, said today of the visit: "We have brought a message to the people of America. Before our party left Japan all of the principal commercial bodies held special meetings and adopted resolutions embodying the spirit of lasting friendship in Japan for the United States. "We have found that feeling is fully reciprocated here. We have been overwhelmed with kindness and hospitality." "The chief object of our visit is to study the industrial and business institutions of this country with the view of seeing what articles can be exchanged profitably between the two countries. But in addition to that we desire, so far as it lies in our power to cultivate an even closer bond of friendship than now exists between the United States and Japan." FEDERATION FAVORS THEM ALL Woman Suffrage, Savings Banks, Deep Waterways and Citizenship for Porto Ricans Indorsed. Toronto, Canada—The convention of the American Federation of Labor went on record as favoring woman suffrage, an eight hour day for postoffice clerks, legislation for better protection of actors and actresses from the "extortion and corrupt business methods" of so-called theatrical employment agencies, a postal savings bank act, deep waterways projects, a continuation of the fight against tuberculosis, the granting of American citizenship to the people of Porto Rico, and the construction of a 26-foot channel through the Great Lakes from Buffalo to Duluth and from Buffalo to Chicago. Brings Joy to Possom Hunters. Jefferson City, Missouri. By request of a "possom hunt," Attorney General Major has prepared an official opinion which holds that "possoms," raccoons, rabbits and wolves may be hunted in Missouri without the formality of taking out a license under the state game and fish law, provided that the hunting is done without a gun. Increased Wheat Yields. Washington, D. C.—Six important countries in the Northern Hemisphere produced nearly 300,000,000 bushels more wheat this year than in 1908, an increase of about 16 per cent. These countries produce about two-thirds of the world's total crop. Will Examine Dr. Cook's Records. Washington, D. C.—The board of managers of the National Geographic society have appointed a committee to pass on the question, whether the North Pole was discovered before 1909 meaning by that Dr. Cook Another Football Death. Washington, D. C.—Archer Christian, the 18-year-old left halfback of the University of Virginia team, who was injured in the game with George town University, died in the Georgetown University hospital. Rain and Snow in Kansas. Topeka, Kansas.—All Kansas has received some moisture either in the form of snow or rain. The Rock Island and Union Pacific report snowfall in Western Kansas, and rain in Central and Eastern Kansas. Earl Bullock's Second Visit to Eudora Ended Disastrously—Shot Himself When Surrounded. Eudora, Kansas—Earl Bullock, the nineteen-year-old bandit, came to Eudora and robbed the Eudora State bank. He sought to repeat his robbery of October 11, when he got $500 and killed a Lawrence policeman. He is dead from the effects of one of the last two bullets in his revolver. Surrounded in a pasture, he shot himself in the head. A companion, who gave his name as William McKay, surrendered a few minutes before Bulock shot himself and is now in jail at Lawrence. Frederick Starr, assistant cashier of the Kaw Valley State bank of Eudora who was in the Eudora State bank when the robbers entered, was shot through the left jaw by Bullock and is in a hospital in Lawrence. HASKELL MUST STAND TRIAL Oklahoma Governor's Plea of Statute of Limitations Overruled by Judge Marshall. Chickasha, Oklahoma—Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma must go to trial on a charge of obtaining by fraud titles to hundreds of town lots in Muskogee. Judge John A. Marshall of Utah, presiding in the Eastern district of the United States court of Oklahoma, overruled the derurrer filed by attorneys of the governor. The demurrer pleaded the statute of limitation, alleging that the overt acts of the conspirators were first committed eight years ago. Judge Marshall in his opinion contended that the statute of limitations did not enter into the case because the conspiracy was continuous and therefore punishable at any time. ANOTHER HUNTER TO AFRICA Buffalo Jones Proposes to Rope a Specimen of Every Dangerous Wild Animal There. New York, N. Y.—"Buffalo" Jones, who is now cross-breeding buffalo and cattle in Arizona, announces that he will start for Africa in March, "to rope and tie with my own hands a specimen of every dangerous wild animal on the continent." "I'll do the first part of the roping alone," said Jones, "for the rest I'll have two of the best ropers in the West, M. D. Loveless of Capitan, N. M., and James T. Owens of Fredonia, Ariz. We will have specially prepared lariats, partly woven with wire, so that no tooth or claw can cut or break them. As to our mounts, we will have the best trained cowhorses we can find in the West." MILLIONS IN KANSAS FISH Gov. Stubbs has Appointed Prof. Dyche Fish and Game Warden to Succeed T. B. Murdock. Topeka, Kansas.—Prof. L. L. Dyche of the state university has been offered the position of fish and game warden of Kansas. This is the place made vacant by the death of T. B. Murdock of Eldorado. "The fish industry could be made a great source of revenue to the people of Kansas," said Gov. Stubbs. "It not only would be a revenue producer but it would afford much pleasure to the people of Kansas. I want to see it developed and I have asked Prof. Dyche to become the head of the department and direct its work and put the fish business in Kansas where it will 'amount to something.'" Gas Well Still Strong. Topeka, Kansas.—The gas inspector of Montgomery county, S. L. Brown, has filed a report showing that gas is not giving out in that county. It shows that gas is holding up in all the wells. He says if Topeka, Kansas City and other adjoining places fail to get enough gas it will not be on account of a lack of gas, but a lack of pumping facilities of the Kansas Natural Gas company. Conference on Grain Rates Jefferson City, Missouri—The state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners issued a call for a meeting at Kansas City, November 30, of all the millers, grain dealers, and others interested in the grain business, to agree on uniform grain rates that will fit all the grain states in this part of the country. A Clock on Harriman's Tomb. Arden, New York. A time clock has been placed at the tomb of E. H Harriman. On it the night watchman records each of his visits. The grave has been closely watched since the death of the railroad magnate and the time clock has been installed to make it certain that the watchmen are on duty. Cold in Northwest. Portland, Oregon.—The entire Pacific Northwest is in the grip of a cold wave. Not in a score of years has the weather been so cold as this season. In some sections of Eastern Oregon and Washington, the mercury is hovering about zero mark. Moorish Tribes Surrender Madrid, Spain. — An official dispatch from Nador, Morocco, says the Moorish tribesmen have sent in their submission to General Marina, commander of the Spanish forces. DIFFERENT. Mr. Wholesale (indignantly)—What's that? You say the cash is not correct. I always thought that bookkeeper was a rascal, and was robbing me. Expert Accountant—The cash is $50 over, sir. Mr. Wholesale—O, well, just give me that and say nothing to him about it. Perhaps he's forgotten to draw some of his salary. Social Progress. "The Plters are getting on rapidly, aren't they?" "Indeed, yes. They used to employ washerwoman, but now they have laundress."—Rehoboth Sunday Herald. 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But before the colonel could reply the weapon was discharged, the bullet tearing away one of the fingers of the visitor. The colonel, who is widely known on account of his extreme politeness, bowed gracefully, and rejoined: "Not now, my dear captain." Chloroform Zoo Animals The practice of cutting the claws of the more ferocious animals of the London zoological garden has recently been greatly facilitated by chloroform ing the animals. Heretofore it was done by sheer force by a squad of men, the animal being first secured by ropes. CLOUD BAKING POWDER NOT MADE BY THE TRUST CALUMET BAKING POWDER CALUMET BAKING POWDER CO. CHICAGO STOVE the full confidence of the Well-Informed of the World and the Commendation of the most eminent physicians it was essential that the component parts of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna should be known to and approved by them; therefore, the California Fig Syrup Co. publishes a full statement with every package. The perfect purity and uniformity of product, which they demand in a laxative remedy of an ethical character, are assured by the Company's original method of manufacture known to the Company only. The figs of California are used in the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to promote the pleasant taste, but the medicinal principles are obtained from plants known to act most beneficially. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all leading druggists. MAID FOUND A FEW THINGS As a Result, Brooklyn Woman Came Home to Make a Few Remarks to Hubby. Irving Berlin, the author of "My Wife's Gone to the Country," said at a recent dinner in New York. "A true happening was the inspiration of this song. "In July a Brooklyn woman set out for Ocean Grove, and on her arrival discovered that her watch, a small afair, was missing. She thought it had probably dropped on the thick, soft dining-room rug, so she wired to the maid at home: "Let me know if you find anything on rug in dining-room." "A few days later she got from the maid a letter saying: "Dear Madam: I was to let you know if I found anything on the dining-room rug. This is what I found this morning: Three champagne corks 18 cigar butts, five cigarette ends, four blue chips, 36 burnt matches and one pink satin slipper." The Dollar Sign When it came time for Mrs. Bluffer to pack her trunk and depart from the resort where she had spent many pleasant days, where she had been the cynosure of all eyes, where she had flirted and gossiped (and been gossiped about), she visited the proprietor. "I've just received a check for $50 from my husband," she told him. "You will honor it, won't you?" The proprietor bowed and rubbed his hands. "My dear Mrs. Bluffer," he ventured. "I will not only honor it, but will fall down and worship it." Mind Over Matter "Much may be done," said the Acute Observer, "by an authoritative voice. Now, if a man says to a dog: 'Come here!' with a note of absolute authority in his voice, the dog comes immediately." "Yes," said the Traveler, "I've noticed it. And it is especially marked in oriental peoples. Why, when I was in Khalisandjharo, I heard a man say with that authoritative note in his tone: 'Oh, king, live forever,' and immediately the king lived forever."—Carolyn Wells, in Success Magazine. A Monument in the Snows The highest placed monument in the world is situated on La Combra, the summit of a pass in the Andes, and marks the frontier of the Chilian and Argentine republics. It stands at an altitude of 12,796 feet above the sea level, and for awe-inspiring grandeur its surroundings would be hard to match.—Wide World Magazine. Philosophy. Billy—Ma, does it do you any good to spank me? Mother—No, my son; it hurts me to do it. Billy—Then don't you think it's rather foolish to be hurting the two of us and not benefiting any one? CAREFUL DOCTOR It takes considerable courage for a doctor to deliberately prescribe only food for a despairing patient, instead of resorting to the usual list of medicines. There are some truly scientific physicians among the present generation, who recognize and treat conditions as they are and should be treated regardless of the value to their pockets. Here's an instance: "Four years ago I was taken with severe gastritis and nothing would stay on my stomach, so that I was on the verge of starvation. "I heard of a doctor who has a summer cottage near me—a specialist from N Y, and as a last hope, sent for him. After he examined me carefully he advised me to try a small quantity of Grape-Nuts at first, then as my stomach became stronged to eat more. "I kept at it, and gradually got so I could eat and digest three teaspoonfuls. Then I began to have color in my face, memory became clear, where before everything seemed a blank. My limbs got stronger and I could walk. So I steadily recovered. "Now, after a year on Grape-Nuts I weigh 153 lbs. My people were surprised at the way I grew fleshy and strong on this food." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are caline, true, and full of human interest. SUGAR TRUST FRAUDS MANY GOVERNMENT MEN (MPLI) CATED IN STEAL. ASSIST'T WEIGHERS SUSPECTED Anderson Absolves Reynolds of Any Attempt to Check Investigation—in Fact He Encouraged It. Washington.—Twenty-two assistant weighers in the New York customs house are known to have been implicated, or are under suspicion of a positive character in the so-called sugar trust frauds. This is set forth in a statement by Chairman Black and Messrs. McIlhenny and Washburn of the civil service commission in answer to charges that appointment and removals in the New York customs house were at the dictum of the trust. The statement of the commissioners is largely augmentative, designed to show the care taken in the preparation and rating of examination papers and how, by reason of the methods in vogue, it is practically impossible for the commission's examiners in Washington to show favoritism in racing, the authority even appointing officers to examine thoroughly into the antecedents of eligibles and the power of removal enjoyed by them if they had or believed they had grounds for such course. The information regarding the 22 assistant weighers came from the New York customs house. Two of the assistant weighers were appointed without certification by the commission, the remaining twenty having been appointed by certification from 1885 to 1907. There are now employed at New York 126 assistant weighers. How Weighers Were Examined How Weighers Were Examined. The examination by which these assistant weighers have been chosen during 15 years' time, says the commission, have all been prepared and rated at Washington. The examinations themselves are conducted by the local boards at New York or elsewhere. The statement of the commission concludes: "What the commission desires to emphasize to the press is that it has used not only all of the precautions possible in the selection of its eligibles, but it has left in the department unimpaired power of removal at any time that the interests of the public service require. A new figure was introduced into the controversy surrounding the investigation of frauds charged to the American Sugar Refining company, when Edwin I. Anderson, a former superintendent of docks of the company, and a close personal friend of the late Theodore O. Havemeyer, announced through his attorneys that he is the man referred to by James B. Reynolds, former assistant secretary of the treasury, as the one who gave the department the first specific information concerning the frauds. Anderson has filed claims with the customs authorities for compensation, which he estimates will reach $1,000,000. For the last two years, he says, he has been engaged in furnishing evidence to the government and it was true, he asserts, that Richard Parr, who now figures so prominently in the case, gained his information. Anderson absolves Mr. Reynolds of any attempt to check the investigations, declaring that the former assistant secretary was at all times enthusiastic in his desire for prosecution. In fact, the first activity came as the result of encouragement which Mr. Reynolds gave him, he says. FIRST CABINET MEETING SINCE SPECIAL SESSION Washington, D. C.—Members of the cabinet, after the first meeting since the adjournment of the special session of congress, declined to discuss what had been done in the meeting. With regard to the sugar trust frauds at New York it was said that there was no necessity for the cabinet to consider the situation. Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary McVeagh are entrusted with the investigation of the frauds and it was stated that the situation was satisfactory to Mr. Taft. The cabinet session lasted for two hours and forty minutes. President Taft's message to congress, especially with relation to the proposed amendments to the interstate commerce and anti-trust laws, and routine business, so far as could be learned, were considered. The remarks let fall by congressional callers at the White House there seems little doubt but that a congressional committee will be appointed to investigate the sugar frauds and custom house corruption in New York. Celebrate Statehood. Sapulpa, Okla.—Members of the first and second legislatures held a great reunion here, the second anniversary of statehood. The hundred or more guests present spent the day seeing the sights of a city whose development has been one of the striking events of the past year. Included in various trips of inspection was a run to the great Glenn pool oil field by special train. A big banquet closed the meeting. Ardmore asked for the next gathering. You Look Prematurely Old Because of those ugly, grizzly, gray haire. Use "LA CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. PRICE. $1.00. retall. A GREAT ANNOYANCE. Kidney Disease Shows Many Painful and Unpleasant Symptoms. George S. Crowell, 1109 Broadway, Helena, Mont., says: "I was troubled with a disordered condition of the kidneys, some backache and irregular passages of secretions. At times I was obliged to get up out of bed at night, and the urine was unnatural in appearance. On the advice of a friend I with a disordered condition of the kidneys, some backache and irregular passages of secretions. At times I was obliged to get up out of bed at night, and the urine was unnatural in appearance. On the advice of a friend I procured Doan's Kidney Pills and began using them. This remedy helped me at once, strengthened my kidneys and corrected the disordered condition." Remember the name—Doan's. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. PICTURE ON MEMORY'S WALL Uncle—Well, Tommy, how was your report this term? Two Little Girls Had Eczema Very Badly—In One Case Child's Hair Came Out and Left Bare Patches. Cutlucura Met with Great Success. "I have two little girls who have been troubled very badly with eczema. One of them had it on her lower limbs. I did everything that I could hear of for her, but it did not give in until warm weather, when it seemingly subsided. The next winter when it became cold the eczema started again and also in her head where it would take the hair out and leave bare patches. At the same time her arms were sore the whole length of them. I took her to a physician, but the child grew worse all the time. Her sister's arms were also affected. I began using Cuticura Remedies, and by the time the second lot was used their skin was soft and smooth. Mrs. Charles Baker, Albion, Me., Sept. 21, '08." Potter Drag & Chem. Sole. Pine. Boston. Had a Sure Thing. An individual, well known on the Berlin Bourse for his wit, one morning wagered that he would ask the same question of 50 different persons and receive the same answer from each. The wit went to first one and then another, until he had reached the number of 50. And this is how he won the bet: He whispered half audibly to each: "I say, have you heard that Meyer has failed?" "What Meyer?" queried the whole 50, one after another, and it was decided that the bet had been fairly won. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the disused portion of the car. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the ear, and the ear is not fully closed. If you inadipte you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and increases the inflammation can be caused by the ear. In addition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing more than a mild infection. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. Sold by Druggists. 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Her Sad Finish. "Did you ever know a girl to die for love?" "Yes." "Did she just fade away and die because some man deserted her?" "No; she just took in washing and worked herself to death because the man she loved married her." Honor Where Honor Is Due. First Golfer—Well done, old chap! That's the longest ball I've seen you drive yet! Second Golfer — I am afraid the credit's not all mine. A beast of a wasp touched me up in the middle of my swing—Punch. For a Poor Memory "Say, Mayme, what's that ring on your finger fo1?" "That's so I won't forget that I promised to marry Tommy. Beats a string for looks, too." Shoe Joke. William King—Where'd you get those pumps? Charlie Prince—Off a shoe tree.—Cornell Widow. PERRY DAVIS' PAINKILLER should be taken without delay when ores chest and tickling throat warn you that an annoying cold threatens. At all druggists in 28c, 88c and 80c bottles. Occasionally a schoolgirl is so romantic that she imagines all poetry should be printed in italics. ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents As long as a man can find something to kick about he feels that life is worth living. Were we perfect, which we are not, medicines would not often be needed. But since our systems have become weakened, impaired and broken down through indiscretions which have gone on from the early ages, through countless generations, remedies are needed to aid Nature in correcting our inherited and otherwise acquired weaknesses. To reach the seat of stomach weakness and consequent digestive troubles, there is nothing so good as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, a glyceric compound, extracted from native medicinal roots—sold for over forty years with great satisfaction to all users. For Weak Stomach, Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Pain in the Stomach after eating, Heartburn, Bad Breath, Belching of food, Chronic Diarrhea and other Intestinal Derangements, the "Discovery" is a time-proven and most efficient remedy. You can't afford to accept a secret nostrum as a substitute for this non-alcoholic, medicine of KNOWN COMPOSITION, not even though the urgent dealer may thereby make a little bigger profit. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye any garment without ripping apart. Write for tree booklet - How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. *MONROE DRUG CO. Quincy, Illinois.* Embarrassing. Not only the houses of the Mexicans, but whatever you admire is yours. If you express a sentiment of approbation of anything, the owner at once says: "Senor, it is yours," but he simply intends something flattering, and you are therefore not expected to accept anything that is offered to you. An amusing story is told of Sir Spencer St. John, the English ambassador, which illustrates how this national courtesy often provokes embarrassment. Sir Spencer, who is a gallant old bachelor, was promending with some ladies in the park, when he met a nurse girl with a bright-eyed baby. The ladies stopped to admire the little one, and Sir Spencer asked whose child it was. "Senor, it is your own," replied the nurse, with a courtesy. Sir Spencer has never inquired as to the parentage of pretty children since. Taking Care of Yourself. There never was a time when people paid as much attention to their health and strength as they do now. Time was when fine stock and fine horses were fed more carefully than human beings. The result of properly balanced rations has worked wonders with stock and recent experiments are proving that the same thing is true of mankind. It has been found that Quaker Oats eaten often and regularly taking the place of heavy, greasy foods will work wonders in the health and strength of a family. School children fed frequently on Quaker Oats thrive physically and are always capable of the best work at school. For athletes, laborers, it is the best food. For those who are not convenient to the store the large size family package of Quaker Oats is the thing; for hot climates the hermetically sealed tins are best. 10 New England Pte. Some poor dweller in the benighted beyond of Chicago asks what a real New England pie is like. It probably will not help him to be told, but if he means apple, it is like an essay by Emerson liquefied with the music of Massenet and spiced with the cynicism of Shaw; if he means pumpkin, it is like some of Gounod's music heard in a landscape all sun and flowers. It is too early yet to describe the mince pies of 1909, but last year's—and last year was not an extraordinary good year—were like an increase in salary, and a present from home arriving on the day when one's conscience was behaving itself.—Boston Globe. A. Lay Matter. "Would you like the floors in mosaic?" asked the architect. The Springfield man looked dubious. "Would you like the floors in mosaic patterns?" "I don't know so much about that," he finally said. "I ain't got any prejudice against Moses as a man, and maybe he knew a lot about the law. As regards laying of floors, though, I kinder think I'd rather have 'em unsectarian."—Harper's Weekly. The next time you feel that swallowing sensation, the sure sign of sore throat, gars Hamline (Va med.) immediately with three parts water. It will save you days and perhaps weeks of misery. There are men who divide most of their time between patting themselves on the back and kicking themselves. FOR DEEP-SEATED COLDS and coughs, Allen Lung Bang cures when all other remedies fail. This religious medicine has been sold for over 40 years. 25c. 60c. 4.00 dollars. All dictionaries. Crude. "This is crude," said John D. as he tasted oil in the milk—Cornell Widow. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. A little learning makes a bore doubly tiresome. Remedies are Needed Were we perfect, which we are not, medicines are not often be needed. But since our systems have come weakened, impaired and broken down the indiscretions which have gone on from the early through countless generations, remedies are needed. Nature in correcting our inherited and other acquired weaknesses. To reach the seat of state weakness and consequent digestive troubles, the nothing so good as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dery, a glyceric compound, extracted from native inal roots—sold for over forty years with great sore Weak Stomach, Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Pain Heartburn, Bad Breath, Belching of food, Chronic Derangements, the "Discovery" is a time-proven. The genuine has on its outside wrapper the Signature You can't afford to accept a secret nostrum as a holic, medicine of KNOWN COMPOSITION, not even thereby make a little bigger profit. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and in bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take. PUTNAM FA Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. On any garment without ripening apart. Write for free booklet—How to Size of North Pole. "Dr. Cook tells us that the north pole is not larger than a quarter of a dollar," says the Montgomery Advertiser. However, a quarter of a dollar sometimes looks as large as the whole side of a barn. Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated, easy to take as candy, regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not gripe. Probably the reason some girls make such a fuss when a fellow steals a kiss is because they are afraid he won't give it back. Look Prem use ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "LA CREOLI CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chat. H. Hitchens. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA Recipe of Old Dr.SAPUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed - Mix Soma - Rhubellia Salts - Apples Seed - Peppermint - Bilberry Sauce Sauce Warm Seed - Clorified Sugar Windygren Flavor Fac Simile Signature of Charles H. Hutchison THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK. At 6 months old 35 DOSES 35 CENTS Guaranteed under the Foodand Exact Copy of Wrapper. W·L·DOUG $3.00 $3.50 & $4.00 Wear W. L. Douglas comfortable, easy walking, common sense shoes. A trial will convince any one that W. L. Douglas shoes hold their shape, fit better and wear longer than other makes. They are made upon honor, of the best leathers, by the most skilled workmen, in all the latest fashions, shoes in every style and shape to suit men in all walks of life. CAUTION! The genuine have W. L. Douglas name and price stamped on bottom, which guarantees full value and protects the wearer against high prices and inferior shoes. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE. Wherever you live, W. L. Douglas your reach. If your dealer cannot fit Mail Order Catalog, W. L. Douglas, Wherever you live, W. L. Douglas shoes are within your reach. If your dealer cannot fit you, write for Mail Order Catalog. W. L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. WESTERN CANADA What Governor Deneen, of Illinois, Says About It: Governor Deneen, of Illinois, has a scc cation of the state's skateboarders. Canada. He has said in 60 ACCE Oh! That Awful Gas from native medicine with great satisfaction to all users. For dipint, Pain in the Stomach after eating, and Chronic Diarrhea and other Intestinal time-proven and most efficient remedy. R. P. Pierceman ostrum as a substitute for this non-alco- not even though the urgent dealer may teate and invigorate stomach, liver and easy to take as candy. FADELESS other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better. xlet—How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Q. Did you l rassing. The you wish y the floor. T hears them. CARETS in and take a p It will relieve CASCARET treatment. A in the world Did you hear it? How embarrassing. These stomach noisesmake you wish you could sink through the floor. You imagine everyone hears them. Keep a box of CASCARETS in your purse or pocket and take a part of one after eating. It will relieve the stomach of gas. You can greatly increase your business with no co- mplex pricing. You can sell your books to Wallpaper. We want one good worker in each friendly, and to the first worthy applicant will send books showing $250.000.00 Wallpaper Stock books showing $250.000.00 Wallpaper Stock books to customers to select from. We are quicker than you to get the agency in your vicinity for 1910. Others DEFIANCE STARCH — 16 ounces to the package —other starches only 12 ounces—same price and “DEFIANCE” IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. maturely CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. PRICE, $1.00, reta ALCOHOL-3 PER CENT AVegetable Preparation for As- similating the Food and Regu- ting the Stomachs and Bowels of Promotes Digestion,Cheerfulness and Rest.Contains neither Opium,Morphine nor Mineral NOT NARCOTIC. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation. Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP. An Entirely Selfish Theorist. "Do you believe in the theory of reincarnation?" asked the serious girl. incarnation?" asked the serious girl. "You mean to ask if I think we'll keep coming back to the earth again and again?" rejoined the flippant young man. "Yes." "I have my doubts about it. The creditors may all come back, but we debtors are apt to go wandering along to other planets if we can possibly arrange it." In the Future. Nickler—Well, my dear? Mrs. Nickler—Wipe your wings before you come into the house. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, always pain, cures wind colic. Zoe a bottle. Lots of garrulous people make a specialty of saying nothing. A Live Stock and Miscellaneous Electrotypes In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 47-1909. BOYS SHOES $2.00 & $2.50 "As an American I am a markable progress of our people, we are flocking our people are flocking our boundary in thou- me met one who admitted he had made a mistake. There is score by a com- Western states that has Western Canada feed crops for $100,000 acre for $170,000,000.00 in cash, and pre-emptions of 160 acres at $2.00 acre. Railway and highway are at reasonable prices. Many farmers have paid for their land out at Splendid climate, good schools, excellent railway facilities, low land prices, and lumber easily obtained. Western Canada participates as to suitable location and low settlers' rate, apply to Can., or to Canadian Gov't Agent. J. S. CRAWFORD J. S. CRAWFORD No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. (Use address you. ) [1] CASCAETES 10c a drug for a week's drug. 10c a drug. Biggesteller in the world- drugs. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT PER $1.00 YEAR One of the Oldest and Best Negro Newspapers In the west ESTABLSHED IN 1898 Published Every Week Fresh, Reliable Race News Conservative in policy Firm in defens of our race Our policy of "The Higher Grade of News" has built or the Searchlight the reputation of being distinctly a "Family Newspaper". 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. JOB PRINTING In this Department we make a specialty of High - Grade Commercial Job Printing... Mail Orders We give prompt attention all Orders sent us by mail Job Printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too La Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Workmen Address all communications to THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 634 N. Water St., Wichita, ATTACKS BALLINGER BIG PARADES ENDED SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MAGAZINE DEMANDS REMOVAL OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR. Charge Made That Department Head Makes War on Reclamation Projects While President is Making Promises to Support Them. Madison, Wis., Oct. 3.—"Secretary Ballinger must go" That is the burden of Senator La Follett's leading article in this week's issue of La Follette's Magazine. He says: The reclamation of the arid lands of the west was surely one of the greatest of the Roosevelt policies. Not reclamation by "big business," but reclamation by the people and for the people. In seven years the reclamation service of the national government has reclaimed and opened up to homestead settlement more than 1,000,000 acres of heretofore arid lands. These lands have been sold to settlers in small tracts, together with water rights, at practically the cost to the government of their reclamation. There was no graft, no "rakeoff" for "big business." Just the people redeeming the deserts for themselves, with their own capital. In August came the Irrigation Congress at Spokane. The secretary of the interior was there. The burden of his message was that the Roosevelt policy of government irrigation was practically at an end. Meanwhile the president proclaims loyalty to the Roosevelt policies. To the Irrigation Congress he sent a telegram pledging loyalty to irrigation. We do not question the sincerity of the president's repeated pledges. But we condemn most heartily those whose official conduct places the president under the constant necessity of reassuring the people of his loyalty to these policies. Chief of these official malefactors is Secretary Ballinger. While the president is pledging loyalty to the Roosevelt policies Ballinger is overturning those policies wherever he has power. While the president is making promises Ballinger is making war. Let the conflict cease. Let us have a secretary of the interior whose administration will comport with the public declarations of the president. If Ballinger will serve the "interests" let him do it in private employment. SHOT AND THEN TIED TO A TREE Storkeeper at Bean Lake, Mo., Has Rough Experience With Three Robbers. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 3.—Michael Baker, a storekeeper at Bean Lake, about 20 miles south of here on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad, was held up in his store by three men, two white and one negro, who robbed him of $40. Baker was then forced to walk with the men to a point near Armour Station, at Sugar Lake, where the robbers began to strip the clothes from him. He believed they intended to murder him and throw his body into the lake and in resisting he was shot in the forehead by the negro. The robbers then tore his shirt into strips and tied him to a tree near the railroad track, warning him that he would be killed if he attempted to free himself. The robbers walked up the track toward Armour and half an hour later Baker managed to free himseit. He walked back to Bean Lake, arriving about 3 o'clock this morning. His wound 's said to be dangerous. Travelers Paid More Duties 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 Sept- ember last amounted to $265,106, while the previous high record for September 1901 was $163,547. Immigration Commissioner Out. Immigration Commissioner Out. Washington, Oct. 3.—As a result of charges filed against him, Daniel Davies, commissioner of immigration at Chicago has been suspended from duty. The immigration authorities here refuse to disclose the nature of the charges. Mr. Davies has been furnished with a copy of them and it is expected he will make a reply. Teachers at Topeka in November. Topeka, Oct. 3.—The annual meeting of the Kansas Teachers' association will be held November 4 and 5 this year, instead of during the Christmas holidays. A larger crowd than usual is expected and the committee in charge has prepared an elaborate program. The Week's Business Failures. New York, Oct. 3.—Business failures in the United States for the week ended September 30 were 195 as against 171 last week and 225 in the like week of 1908. A Nebraskan Killed in 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. 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 Clemont 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 purpose of investigating alleged graft cases in which mayor Scales has charged Chief of Police Hubaka and others with incompetency and graft in bootlegging liquors. OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS 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 s not in this Directory, or if there is ny error, please notify me at once. W. N. MILLER, Editor. 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. 8 Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 716 Cypress. Parker, 502 N. 6th. 8 Rebecca May, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. L. Smith, 308 E. 11th. 10 St. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. I. Wallace, R. R. No. 5. 11 Saba Meroe, K. C., Kan., P. Woodford, 823 Freeman. 2 Golden Rule, K. C., Kan., Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stewart. 3 Candace, Pittsburg, Kan., Mrs. M. Beasley, 109 W. Washington 4 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. 39 Victoria, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. 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. 39 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. 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. Rountrec, 1125 N. 19th. 93 Macedonia, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Sylvia Brown, 803 E. 11th St. TEMPLES. Chief Mentors 1 A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kar M. Burns, Box 31. 2 R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kearney. 3 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. 7 Washington, 1524 N. Wash. 8 St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., A. J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman. 0 Mt. Horeb, Leavenworth, Kan., J. 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. Sunny, 422 Haskell. 59 Sunny Side, Topeka, Kan., U. A. Graham, 1160 West. 60 Joffersonian, Topeka, Kan., U. S. Grant, 1813 W. 6th. Queen Mothers. 1 Golden Leaf, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Hardin, 900 Fifth 2 Frank Wilson, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. F. Goodall, 610 Barbee 3 Mary E. Dickson, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. L. Weaver, 1125 Saratoga 5 Moses Dickson, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. B. Davis, 1135 Washington. 7 Lone Star, Yale, Kan., Mrs. C. Lewis. 9 J. Bruce, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. M. Scott, 1516 Jones. 11 Golden, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. E. Penn, 718 Q. 11 Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Brown, 325 Miss. 14 Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. A. Stone, 823 Main. 15 Louisa May, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 W. Main. 16 Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. A. Jones, 631 N. Wichita. 17 Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. H. Adkins. 17 Star of West, Salina, Kan., Mrs. A. G Murrell, 451 So. 4th. 20 John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mrs. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett. 21 Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. E. McKinnis, 217 Sherman. 23 Clinging Rose, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. A. King, 722 N. Y. 25 Silver Star, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. L. Porter, 2017 Morton. 28 20th Century, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan. 36—Pride of Topeka, Nanle Marshall, 900 N. Topeka avenue. 45 Orange Rose, K. C., Kan., Mrs. G. Henderson, 312 Washington. 46 Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Herrold, Sherman Flats. NEXT PLACE OF METTING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 19th annual in Omaha, Neb., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1910. LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON EARTH. Night Lights of New York Are a Vision of Magnificence. The sky line of New York is always changing. So, too, the night lights shift and grow in wonderful magnificence, creeping continually further upward toward the stars, until the lower city, grouped around the Singer tower, has become a veritable Chimborazo of glitter and glow. The little lamps the mark the dark wharves barely show. Above them the scant candles of the older city twinkle here and there, but not enough to mar the dark foreground beyond which come the palaces more goregous than any ever coaxed from genil land by slaves of Aladdin's lamp. From the platform towers of the great bridge the picture sets to the best advantage. It begins with the sinking sun. The murky view beyond the bay betcomes dull and dark. The torch in Liberty's hand suddenly gleams starlike in the night and then, like the twinkling in a kaleidoscope, the palaces begin to glitter in the gloom. There is no vision like it elsewhere in the world, yet only now and then does a bridge pedestrian pause in his hurried walk to spectacle a momentus usual New Yorker splendor of his length of Money. consider the amount of ear to which a bank note is needed, we ought to be able to realize its physical strength. In a recent experiment sheets were drawn at random from piles of paper weighing 14 pounds to the ream. Each sheet was halved and weighed, and each half was folded double when tested. One, offering 61 square inches, stood a strain of 100 pounds. The same-sized sheet, 16 pounds to the ream, stood a strain of over 300 pounds. The average results of Crane paper, 14 pounds to the ream, with sizing, were a perpendicular strain of 3 1.3 pounds to the square inch, and a transverse strain of 4% pounds. Pretty nearly as tough as shoe leather. ```markdown ```