Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT MOB RULE NATION'S SHAME Is the American Nation To Be Ruled by Lawless Mobs In Defiance of the Law? ELEVENTH YEAR MOB RUL NATION Is the America Ruled by Law Defiance o It is always with a sense of deep regrets that all law abiding, fair minded and conservative men learn of a state of affairs such as those which occured in Cairo, Ill. last week, when a mob attempted to take the law into their own hands and take men charged with the commission of crime from the duly authorized officers of the law and mob them. No class of citizens regret more than does the Negro, that these men charged are Negroes and if these Negroes are guilty as charged no Negro will be found who is not willing that they should be punished for their crime to the fullest extent of the law on the same conditions as any other men should be punished for a similar crime. Mob rule and mob law is a horrible thing and justly has no standing in properly adjudicated American legal jurisprudence. Noman, white or black, should condone crime — no matter by whom committed. And all good citizens—regardless of race or color—should be willing and ready at all times to aid the officers of the law to apprehend and bring all classes of criminals—black as well as the white—to the bar of justice. A crime is a crime—and no race of men can be justly branded as exclusive criminals or of having a monopoly on the commission of crimes—crimes and criminals—men and women who have committed every kind of crime known in the annals of crimonology—have been found to exist—and exists to-day—in the ranks of every race of the human family. Among all the crimes which it is possible for man to commit, the highest, most henious, inexcusable, the most barbarious and cowardly, is the mob; regardless whether the mob's victim is white or black. In America—with its almost unparalleled code of procedure, its broad, yet ample laws, covering, as they do, all classes of crimes and pointing out ample punishment therefor; with all this law which is dispensed by numerous courts, presided over, in most cases, by capable jurist — all anxious and zealous that the law be enforced as speedy as is consistent with equity and justice — with all these safe-guards which the American laws offer as a protection to both life and property — there is absolutely no excuse for mobs. The mob is not only without legal sanction — but each member of a mob is a criminal — violating the same organic law that he alleges and seeks to illegally punish some one else for breaking. The Cairo mob of the past week was the second shameful demonstration in that city in less than one year. The Cairo mob at that time lynched a white man charged with wife murder and also lynched a Negro charged with assault and tried to lynch another Negro — but in the excitement this second Negro — the mob's intended third victim was spirited away. After the mob fever had died out and better judgement prevailed, the Negro man named Alexander, who had been spirited away, and thus saved from being lynched, was brought back to Cairo and placed on trial before the same men, who, only a few days before would have lynched him. At this public trial it was proven to the entire satisfaction of all that this Negro Alexander was absolutely innocent of any crime, whatever, and Alexander was given his freedom. In a further investigation of the first mob's victims it was found, that while the unfortunate white man who was lynched, had actually killed his wife — yet facts and circumstances learned since the first lynching point strongly that the Negro lynched by the mob is not the guilty party — which doubt makes the mob's action FEBRUARY 26th 1910. more dastardly The first mob should have been a severe lesson and lasting example to the lawless and vicious mob element of Cairo. The work of a mob is not only a henious and unlawful one but it is the most cowardly act known among men. What act could be more cowardly than for several hundreds of strong, able-bodied men to meet in a secret place under cover of darkness at the mid-night hour and then of a sudden attack some jail, usually at that hour of the night guarded by one man, this hundreds of armed mid-night murderers then drag one naked, nnarmed, defenseless and helpless man out and then these hundreds of armed men put this one lone man to death. Is this bravery or is this cowardice??? It is no matter whether the mob's victim is white or black - mob law and mobs are wrong. Is there a greater show of cowardice to be found any where more than in a mob? A mob is not only a dangerous thing PERSE - but every mob is a direct stab at the very heart of every republic. The mob's like an eating cancer - if encouraged it eats and spreads. To encourage the mob is to encourage the over throw of our government. There is no view under which a mob can be taken that can offer them an excuse. Owing to the early tolerance of the mob by the American public, at a time immediately following the close of the Civil war, when the mob's victims were almost invariably some defenseless and, almost as invariably, some poor, guiltless Negro in the South the mob spirit has now extended itself, not only as to locality, but as to victims as well, until to-day mobs form and proceed on the most frivolous and unprovocating grounds, respecting neither race, color or station in their dastardly work. What at first was meant as a tolerance, has been construed by the mob as a liscense, and to-day every citizen is exposed to the fury of the mob. The American public finds today that in the mob it has a situation to meet which, in order to stamp out will require determination and fiemness The mob is no longer a part of the false "race question(?)" scare —but it is now one of the great national cancers which are daily eating at the heart of this nation—and should be extinguished. The "Black-hand Society", the anarchist, the Bomb-Thrower, the midnight assassin, the murderer of Presidents and Public officers are not one whit more dan gerous to the peace, tranquility, prosperity and happiness of this Republic that is the mob. The mob is now at hand when all citizens must consider the mob in its true light—a public enemy—and all must join hand holding up the supremecy of the law and a determined and firm extermanation of the mob. About Some Wichitans One of the most zealous church workers and prominent colored men in our city is George White the capable chorister and leader of the Senior Choir of St. Paul A. M. E. Church of this city. Mr. White is just a natural born choir leader and through his patience, work and pleasant leadership has assembled the best choir in the West-none excepted. Beside his work in the church choir,he also is one of the leading lights in the colored Y. M. C. A. of this city aud was one of the four delegates from Wichita to the session of the state Y, M, C. A. in Topeka last week. For several years Mr. White has been janitor of the Winnie Bldg where he is now employed. He is one of Wichitas pionneer citizens and has grown with the town. He is the owner of a beautiful home at 1145 N. Ohio. He is always interested in every up-ward movement in our city. Among the colored men of this city who might be termed "new comers" and who have succeeded through many obstacles and with great odds is Mr. J. B. H. Fray, who lives at 1735 Gold St. in the extream south part of the city. Mr. Fray, through a mishap several years ago lost his left arm which is amputated at the elbow. Though having but one hand Mr. Fray has held down some good jobs — and is at present one of the valued men at Innes Dry Goods store, Lawrence and Douglas — where he is giving satisfaction. He is a married man and has an interesting family. He has a cozy home at 1735 Gold which he owns. Since coming to this city he has built up a long list of warm friends among both white and black. Aside from his work in town he IN THIS PAPER finds time to raise nice gardens in seasons and quite a few of the feathery fowls. No list of the substantial, prominent and progressive colored men of Wichita would be complete without the name of Jeff Sanford. Quite, unassuming pleasant and with a kind word and a smile for every one it is a pleasure to know him. Everyone has a kind word to say for Jeff Sanford and Jeff Sanford has a kind word to say for every one else. For many years Mr. Sanford has been cheif ckstodian of the big Geo, Innes Seore where he is now employed. He is a member of the 2nd Baptist Church and is one of their Deacons. He owns a comfortable, palatial home at 1223 Jackson Ave. A pleasant wife and a daugheer, Miss Margurittee, make up his family. Every industry, and every enterprise that is launched for the betterment of the people has the sanction and endowment of Jefi Sauford. Chas. B. Patton, the young colored Merchant Tailor, who has his tailor shop at 605 N. Main street, is a young man in whom all Wichitaus should justly feel proud. Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Patton, 624 N. Water street and was born and reared in this city. He received his education in the city schools and after finishing in the grammar schools his parents sent him to Topeka where he entered the Topka Normal School. Early in life young Patton evinced a desire to become a finished tailor and while in Topeka he took that course. He improved his time and soon returned to this city where took up his apprentiship in local shops. By special arrangements his parents sent him to Chicago where took a full course of cutting and fitting in the famous Stone Diamond Cutting — Fitting School the largest and most reliable school of its kind in the west. Having completed his courses he returned to Wichita and opened a Tailor Shop for himself and built up a splendid trade. With a quiet, sturdy disposition, young Charles Patton has set an example which other colored young men might profitably follow. A merchants "add" in a Negro newspaper is a sign that the merchant will appreciate the trade of the members of that race. Go there and trade. WHAT NEGRO LABOR DOES FOR THE SOUTH Washington, - Of the $8,200, 000,000 that the farmers of the United States have yielded in 1909 the South's share is $2,400 000,000 according to estimates that the Manufacturers' Record gives, based on the latest available resorts and quoted in the Post. Of the South's total between $900,000,000 and $1,000 000,000 represents the crop of cotton, with its seeds, now coming on the market, and increase of between $150,000,000 and $200,000,000 over 1908 though the number of bales this year probably will be more than 2, 000,000 less than last year's crop Major Moton, commandment of the Hampton cadets, Hampton, Va., said in a recent speech in Brooklyn while on his Northern tour: You have all heard of the mental and indursrial progress of the black man, but I can say a word for his physical progress. He has kept pace with the white man in that resect and is liable to stay with him. I feel sorry for the white man who has to assume this vexing problem of the Negro, but you give the black man a chance and your burden will be less heavy. Because God has brought us from Africa and put us side by side with the greatest white people on earth we are going to stay here. The Home Cooking Club was entertained by Mrs. Grant Ewing at the home of her mother Mrs. Pete Colemans, 524 N. Water. The vice president presided. Recipes on salads were given in response to roll call. The menue committre: Mrs. Wm. Whitted—salads, and Mrs. Georgia Glover deserts. Beef brown gravy Creamed Potatoes Green Peas Cherry Maemalade Parker house rolls Pickles Coffee Fruit Salad Orange Puddings After Mints The tables were decorated with red cornations and fern leaves. A dainty Valentine was given to each guest. Those present were: Mesdames Will H. Jones, M. Anderson, Wm Whitted, Wm Bowers, A. Hicks, W. H. Jones, Georgia Glover, J. Thompson, M. Williams. NO.47 MENUE KINDLY PACKING HIS GRIP FOR HIM iS [ere EN G28 fer anos ae 4 i Rl 4 ol ie aoe 2a ya ey A f e : a6: 6 — SESS HOW THEY DO LOVE THE LITTLE FELLOW! THE LIBERALS FACE DISASTER | SENA10R ALORICH FOR He Asks That a Busine LONDON PAPERS DECLARE STATE Co ion be Appoint ITSELF 1S IN DANGER. Possible Leaks Revolution Begun by the Lords Work-| j Washington, D. C—S ing itself Out in Every Form : 9 rie et Cantestan: son W. Aldrich charged London, Eng.—Arthur J. Balfour, Unionist leader, held a conference with other chieftains of his partly and is ready to step into Premier As- quith’s place and carry cut the pro- gram on which the tottering Liberal government faces disaster. ‘The ministerial papers are greatly agitated, as is deducible from the fol- lowing expression of the Radical, morning leader: “The new parliament pased from sensation to sensation till at last it adjourned, brought to a breathless standstill by a terrifying situation which now confronts it. This an- nouncement is faced with the possi- bility of a complete breakdown of the government. The revolution so light: ly begun by the lords in November is working itself out in every form of confusion. “When the parties confronted one another after a thrilling debate there ‘was not a man in the house, from the youngest to the oldest, who did not realize that the mother of parliaments was face to face with an appalling crisis in her fate. ‘The state itself is in paril.” After this the Chronicle's admission that the situation is troubled, perplex- ing and grave reads tamely. But though its language on tuis occasion is Jess florid, it does not seek to hide tts laanioesbap! PRINTERS’ PROTEST HEARD A provision in the Postal Appropria- tion Bill May Stop Government Printing Enevelopes. Washington, 9. C.—Several thou- sand printers in the United States pro- tested against the government selling envelopes with return cards printed by the government. The relief they have sought will be effected if a pro- vision in the postal appropriation bill, reported becomes a law. The provision does not apply to those envelopes printed with a return card left blank as to name and address. Every country’ newspaper has felt the disadvantage of the government's competition taking away from him the chance to print the local merchant's card on his envelope. Printers in the large cities have the same interest. THE EGYPTIAN PREMIER IS DEAD Was Shot Down by a Nationalist Stu- dent in Cairo in Revenge for Fancied Wrongs. Cairo, Egypt.—Boutros Pacha Chali, the Egyptian-premier and minister of foreign affairs, who was shot by a stu- dent, is dead. ‘The assassin, who is in custody, is a Nationalist and declares he sought to avenge certain acts of the govern- ment which were displeasing to the Nationalists. A SINGLE PASSENGER ESCAPED Wreck of a French Liner on North Coast of Mainorca Fatal to 1 Crew. Palma Island, Manorca—-The French Trans-Atlantic steamer —_ General. Chanzy from Marseilles has been wrecked on the north coast of this is- land. It is stated that only a single Passenger was saved out of all the persons on board. No Censure for the Sheriff. Cairo, Mlinois—After a day of the utmost tension the coroner's jury brought a verdict in which no censure is attached to the sheriff's deputies for firing upon the mob and killing Alexander Halliday last Thursday night. ‘Dice Citssank tha: Mater: Sank: Kansas City, Missouri—Clay Clem- ent, the actor-playwright, died of uraemic poisoning at the University hospital after an illness which be- came apparent only the day before. SENATOR ALDRICH FOR ECONOMY He Asks That a Business Methods Commission be Appointed to Find Possible Leaks. Washington, D. C—Senator Nel- son W. Aldrich charged government extravagance to the extent of $300, 000,000 and ‘intreduced a resolution to create a business methods commission to prove his assertion and capped the climax by the announcement that the president had approved his plan. Not long ago«the president demand- ed of his executive departments, that they hand him estimates of all possi- ble government economies. The sec- retary of war responded by a cut of $20,000,00; the secreary of the navy prided himself on a ut of $10,000,080. Practically on the very heels of these announcements Senator Aldrich rises in his place in the senate and declares that there could be saved by intelligent economy and practical management one-third os much as is appropriated by the customary $1,000,- 000,000 congress. KANSAS WHEAT IS DAMAGED Freezing and Heaving of Soil is Ex- posing Roots According to Experi- ‘ment Station Reports. Manhattan, Kansas.—Freezing and heaving of the soil are doing great damage to winter wheat, alfalfa and other winter grain, according to re- ports from the State Agricultural col- lege experiment station. The heay- ing results from’ the alternate freezing and thawing of wet ground. Often the whole furrow slice is lifted, due to water standing at the bottom, freezing and shoving up the soil. When the thaw comes, the soil falls back leaving paris of the piant root exposed to the next freeze, killing them. Reports have been received from all parts ofthe state during the cold spell that the heaving is killing roots, and doing great damage to crops. ARE RIOTING IN PHILADELPHIA One Child Was Shot by a Policeman and 100 Persons Were Injured— May Call Troops. Fhiladelphia, Pa—More than 100 people were injured in general riot ing in the trolleymen’s strike here many of them seriously. One little girl was shot in the abodmen by a police- man and will probably die. Four thou- sand extra policemen are to be recruit ed to scope with the situation and it is rumored that the state constabulary will be called out. A general strike of union men affect- ing 100,000 workers is threatened and the Rapid .ransit company declares it will spenu every cent in its treasury rather than give ap inch to the strik- ing men. C. 0. Pratt, for the strikers, declares there will be no compromise. Missouri Rate Hearing March 15. Jefferson City, Missouri.—Attorney general Major was advised by the clerk of the United States supreme court at Washington that the Missouri railroad rate cases will not be reached in that tribunal, on motion to advance until March 15. Ballinger Withdraws Coal Land. Washington, D. C—An extensive temporary withdrawal of lands from the public domain was made by Sec- retary Ballinger, involving 2,068,492 acres reserved from. coal entry and 118,013. acres withdrawn from all forms of disposition. The secretary restored to settlement 46,431 acres. A Millionaire Tramp Killed. Buffalo, N. Y.—Alexander Black- man, 50 years old, known as the “Mil lionaire Tramp,” was killed by a train near here. Blackman received month- ly remittances from New York which would have enabled him to live well, but he preferred the life of a tramp. Senator Tillman Recovering. - Wasuington, D. C—luere was re- Joicing among the friends of Senator | Benjamin R. Tillman when the attend- ing physician announced that his pa- /tient was practically out of danger. THE JOYS OF OTHER DAYS Writer’s Memory Goes Back to De- lights of Which the Present Gen- eration Know Little. We cherfully admit that the fur. nace and the hard coal base burner add a whole lot to modern comfort, but after all they have their draw- backs. For instance, you can’t very well pop corn in either a furnace or a base burner. It took those old- fashioned ‘stoves, in which we used to burn a twofoot length of hickory ‘wood, for that sort of thing. When the wood had burned down to glow- ing coals, we'd open the front door, rake tie coals down in front and pro- ceed to pop corn. When we get rich we are going to have one of those old- fashioned stoves put up in our room, with a lot of two-foot seasoned hickory in the basement, and every now and then we are going to start a fire in that stove, get a good bed of coals, and then pop a dishpan full of corn, just as a reminder of old days. Of course, we'll eat the popcorn, not as a reminder of old days, but because we are awfully fond of popcorn —Will M. ia ehaben The first time I ran for the general assembly one of the prominent citt- zens of my community told me that he was going to yote against me be- cause when I was a shaver I threw a rotten apple at his horse. Another prominent citizen told me that he was going to vote for me because when I was a shaver I put a rotten egg in a buggy cushion belonging to the wom- an he worked for and he had never liked the woman, Think of it! And yet such stuff has thrown the scales where thrones have been at stake— From a speech at Norwich by former Gov. George P. McLean of Connecti- cut. Not Actually Necessary. The lawyer proceeded to examine the witness. “Pardon the question, Mrs. Chucks- ley,” he said, “but your answer consti- tutes a part of the record. How old are you?” . “Why, you ought to know, Mr. Sharpe,” she answered; “my birthday is the same as yours, only I was born ten years later than you were.” “Ah, yes, remember. Well, it isn’t important, anyhow. Go ahead, Mrs. Chucksley, and tell the jury what you know about this case.” THE STORY OF THE PEANUT SHELLS. As everyone knows, C. W. Post of Battle Creek, Michigan, is not only a maker of breakfast foods, but he is a strong individual who believes that the trades-unions are a menace to the lib- erty of the country. Believing this, and being a “natural- born” scrapper for the right, as he sees it, Post, for several years past, has been engaged in a ceaseless war- fare against “The Labor Trust,” as he likes to call ft. Not being able to secure free and untrammeled expression of his opin Ions on this subject through the regular reading pages of the newspapers he has bought advertising space for this purpose, just as he is accustomed to for the telling of his Postum “story,” and he has thus spent hundreds ot thousands of dollars in denouncing trades-unionism. As a result of Post’s activities the people now know a whole lot about these organizations: how they are honeycombed with graft, how they ob- struct the development of legitimate business, curtail labor’s output, hold up manufacturers, graft upon their own membership, and rob the public. Natu- rally Post is hated by the trades- unionists, and intensely. He employs no union labor, so they can not call out his men, and he defies their efforts at boycotting his products, ‘The latest means of “getting” Post is the widespread publication of the story that a car which was recently wrecked in transmission was found to be loaded with empty peanut shells, which were being shipped from the south to Post's establishment at Battle Creek. ‘This canard probably originated with President John Fitzgerald of the Chi- cago Federation of Labor, who, it is | said, stated it publicly, as truth. Post comes back and gives Fitz gerald the lie direct. He denounces Fitzgerald’s statement as a deliberate falsehood, an underhanded and coward- ly attempt to injure his business, hav- ing not the slightest basis in fact. As such an effort it must be regarded. It is significant that this statement about “the peanut shells” is being given wide ‘newspaper publicity. In the “patent inside” of an eastern country paper I find it, and the inference naturally is | that labor-unionites are insidiously spreading this lie, An institution (or a man) which will resort to moral intimidation and to physical force, that will destroy ma- chinery and burn buildings, that will maim and kill if necessary to effect its ends, naturally would not hesitate to spread falsehood for the same pur- poses. We admire Post. While we have no enmity toward labor unions, so long as they are conducted in an honest, “live: and-let-live” kind of a way, we have had enough of the tarred end of the stick to sympathize thoroughly with what he is trying to do. He deserves support. A man like Post can not be killed, even with lies. They are a boomerang, every time. Again, we know, for hasn't this weapon, every weapon that could be thought of, been used (and not simply by labor unions) to put us out of bus ness, too? I am going to drink two cups ot Postum every morning from this time ‘on, and put myself on a diet of Grape Nuts. Bully for Post!-—Editoriai in The American Journal vf Clinical Med icine. THE aM ER pes ae Te aw a sae ee ct oe a eet ee la Le .. 8 oe ee | a — . ,. Ar e he al 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 expe- rience as Editor, Author and Manufac- turer, he ts, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 4 Fifth Ave., Chicago, UL, and’ only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. Fashions in architecture, like wom- en's garments, change, but happily not with the same frequency. Old settlers will recall the observatory style of dwelling in which aristocracy indulged in the carly days. Later we borrowed from France the Mansard roof which the French knew how to build and we did not. Then fol- lowed the “Queen Anne” with its many gabled pretensions and card thinness of construction. There is now coming with a broad and Irresistible sweep the cemented house, which promises a revolution in the appearance of the west and all other sections of the country. It will find the rural communities and the towns wood and make them stone. The plastered, or what is fre- quently styled the | “half-timberea” house originated in the days of the ‘Tudors in England, and many ex. amples remain after three centuries of exposure substantially as good as when put up. It was first adopted in this country by the wealthy New Englanders for their country residences and sea shore cottages, as the plastic material lent itself admirably to every feature of an architectural expression and harmonized well with foliage effects. It then jumped to the great lakes and 1s now so well established in Chi- cago and other lake ports that in the fashionable suburbs hardly anything else is seen. ‘The general use of ce- ment in the construction of residences means much to the rural community because an existing unsightly frame house can quickly and inexpensively be covered and thereby be made warmer in winter and cooler in sum- mer, and at the same time have the substantial appearance of a handsome stone finish. Cement when applied as an artift cial stone is such in appearance, and is superior in all its qualities to any stone of nature. It is fire proof, wind proof and decay proof and gets harder every year. Industrially the impending changes mean much to our modern commun: ities by furnishing employment to a vast number of carpenters, plasterers Ey) [~ ] eT spe, gem ON SREY I 44 eae te Ee ee First Floor Plan. and cement workers, and will also give an enormoug impetus to the manufacture of cement, for which the best kind of material is available al- most everywhere. ‘The house here shown is a com- bination of the. colonial and the Span- ish style of architecture and is to be built of concrete blocks. ft is a house that possesses individuality in style and {3 one that, would always sell if the owner should at any time want to dispose’ of it, “The reason why ft will be salable is simply because it is aici pean aca different from the ordinary house. The home builder or the home buy- er always ‘seeks something out of the ordinary. He does not want the conventional house. The model here displayed comes in the class of the distinctive. The massive pillars of the porch, which, by the way, can be built of frame work and plastered, im press one as he approaches the house ‘They give the idea of strength and permanency. The blocks of the basement . or acon i} | ar a rr] fl = Ea sare Teme if A\ lj H ck 4 pray Second: Floor -Btah. foundation may be 12 inches thick those of the first floor 10 and those of the second floor 8, providing « shoulder of 28 feet and a length ol 38 feet 8 inches. It ought to be built in a corner lot in order to show to the best advantage. Still better will be its appearance if ample lawr space is provided for the setting out of trees and shrubbery. And these should be so placed that they will seem to be a part of the house. Entering the house from the porch one finds a large reception hall 19 feet 4 inches by 15 feet 7 inches. From this reception hall a good size stairway leads to the second floor. ‘fo the left of the reception hall is the parlor, 12 feet 4 inches by 15 feet 4 inches in size. Back of the recep tion hall is an entrance to the kitchen, from which access also is had to the stairway leading to the basement ‘The dining-room is 18 feet 8 inches by 12 feet 4 inches. This large size will please the average housewife, be cause the bane of any woman's life is a dining-room that is too small. On the second floor are four bed rooms and a bathroom. One of the features of this floor is the balcons at the rear, which can be utilized or hot summer nights for a place to ge! a breath of fresh air. Access is had to it trough a door leading from the rear bedroom, as can be seen by ref erence to the plan. RS eR ee John D. Rockefeller in his pew ts the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, New York city, is as hospitable as he is wealthy. When the pew is not filled by members of his own family he fs genorous in inviting into It strangers who otherwise might have to stand or be crowded uncomfortably in other pews. Such was his attitude Sunday morning, for he welcomed three stran- gers into hig pew and made room that they might be comfortable and listen to the sermon of Rev. Dr. Charles F Aked, pastor. When the service was finished Rockefeller shook hands with both women and asked them if they did not like Dr. Aked's address. He bowed to them as friends of bis ap- proached him and turned away. Then one of the two strange women asked who the man was, and the usher re plied: “That is John D. Rockefeller.’ The women gasped. The Professor. ‘The Doctor—The government found out some of the sugar frauds by ma- king chemical or electrical tests, didn’t it? The Professor—Probably you've got it into your head that the government tried the X ray on the R buckle, Cured by Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound Baltimore, Md.— ‘For four years amy life wasa misery to me. I suffered trom =—s Arreguiari- ties, terrible drac- ging sensations, extreme nervous. ness, and that all gone feeling in my stomach. “I had given up hope of ever being weil when I began to take Lydia E. Pink. ham’s Vegetable Ts Then I felt as though new life had heen | ties, terrible drag. | teas: | sing sensations, | AEH, | extreme nervous. re, Set | ness, and that all | es Flt gone feeling in my 1s ey | stomach. I tad BY | given up hope vt (| ever being weil Kj when I began to FN | takeLydiak. Pink. Lee i ham’s Vegetabis 7, s an ‘Then {| I felt as thousn new life had been given me, and Tam recommending it all my friends.”—Mrs. W. 8. Fox, 2007 W. Franklin St,, Baltimore, Mad. ‘The most guecessfal remedy in this country for the cure of all forms of female complaints is Lydia E. Pink. ham’s Vegetable Compound. ‘It has stood the test of years and to-day is more widely and successfully used than fany other female remedy. It has cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, injlam- mation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, ir- regularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulency, Indigestion, and nervous prostratio, after all other means had failed. ) If youare suffering from any of these ailments, don’t give up hope until you Rave given Lydia E. Pinkham's Veye- table Compound a trial. If you would like special advico rite to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it. She has guided thousands to health, free of charge. CHOOSING THE LESSER EVIL Sammy’s Experience Advised Him of Wisdom of Selecting His Own Punishment. In Sammy Small’s neighborhood there lived a family of boys who were irresistibly charming to Sammy, but not to Sammy's mother. In fact, Sammy's mother forbade him ever to go over to play with those boys again and threatened punishment should he disobey her. But one day Sammy disappeared and his mother made inquiries. She learned that Sammy was over playing with the irrisistible boys again. Ac cordingly, when Sammy returned from his visit he found his mother looking yery stern, and with a remarkably square, forbidding lap which suggest- ed a spanking. Sammy was promptly taken to task and stood for a moment looking thor- oughly miserable. Suddenly he bright- ened up, and started to leave the room. “Here, sir! Where are you going?” demanded his mother. “I guess,” answered Sammy, hold: ing steadfastly on his way. “I'll go and shut myself up in the closet.”— Hamilton Pope Galt, in Woman's Home Companion. ad le) “Hinkley's got a wonderful head. All his woman readers are simply wild over that serial love story he is run- ning in the Daily Stunt.” “How did he clinch ’em?” “Why, he printed the last chapter first.” An Idle Threat. Son—No, sir, father, I absolutely re. fuse to go to work. Father—Careful, boy; don't you make such idle threats to me. SHE QUIT But It Was a Hard Pull. It 4s hard to believe that coffee will “put a person in such a condition as it did an Ohio woman. She tells her own “story: “I did not believe coffee caused my trouble, and frequently sald liked it so well I would not, and could not quit drinking it, but I was a miserable sufferer from heart trouble and nev ous prostration for four years. “I was scarcely able to be around, had no energy and did not care for any thing. Was emaciated and had a con stant pain around my heart until I thought I could not endure it. For months I never went to bed excepting to get up in the morning. I felt 0 though I was liable to die any tir “Frequently I bad nervous chills «od the least excitement would drive s!°«r away, and any little noise would upsrt ‘me terribly. I was gradually gettins worse until finally one time it cam over me and I asked myself what's ‘h? use of being sick all the time and buying medicine so that I could in- dulge myself in coffee? “So I thought I would see if I cov'd quit drinking coffee and got soi Postum to help me quit. I made it strictly according to directions and 1 want to tell you, that change was th? greatest step In my life, It was e2¥ | to quit coffee because I had the Postu which I now like better than the old coffee. "One by one the old troubles until now I am in splendid health nerves steady, heart all right and ‘he pain all gone. Never have any mor? nervous chills, don’t take any medio’ can do all my housework, and have done a great deal beside.” Read “The Road to Wellville.” @ pkgs. “There’s a Reason.” enYSE Tend the above letter! A.1°7 cena ee oxi fre genuine, true, and fall of b AGE THAT WAS LET-PROOF D B. CLARK TTERSON THERE FOR FIVE MINUTES THEY EXCHANGED SHOTS WITH THE REDS told to be sure not to get his canteen mixed up with his cartridge belt and to make sure that he took note of the head, cut his clothes in three places and spat spitefully at his feet. Telling Nelson to grab his carbine, Mueller raised the sergeant in his arms and made for back cover. He COURAGE THAT WAS BULLET-PROOF BY EDWARD B. CLARK COPYRIGHT BY W.A. PATTERSON TYRICAL MEMBERS OF THE UTE TRIBE TYPICAL MEMBERS OF THE UTE TRIBE characterized Sergeant Nelson, Corporal Brady and a score of privates he knew could never be his. There was hacking in his makeup that something which gives dash to a soldier. Hans used to fall over his feet in a must military way and his hands were never in their proper places. There was one thing, however, that could be said of him—he always tried to obey orders implicitly. He generally blundered a number of times while making the attempt, but the intent was right and that covers a multitude of sins much more serious in nature than mere blunders. The Third cavalry was in the Wyoming country in the Elkhorn creek region. There had been a good deal of trouble with the Noz Perces and L troop had been kept on the jump most of the time for a month. L troop was Hans' outfit. There had been one constant succession of scoutings. It had been necessary to send small squads in half a dozen different directions at one and the same time. The trumpeter had been forced to stay with the main body, which was not a very big main body at that, at all times. He had been in everything in which the troop was engaged, but the idea of sending Hans out on a reconnaissance where coolness and the subtlety of the devil were necessary for safety was the last thing that ever entered the head of the troop commander. One day, however, one of the coldest days of the second winter month, it became necessary to send a scouting party to investigate the rumor of the approach of a band of savages. Now it happened that the whole band was tagged out, and this in a nutshell is the reason why Hans Mueller found himself for the first time in his life in a position of acute responsibility. He was ordered by Capt. Roberts to proceed with Sergeant Nelson and two privates northwest until something was "felt" or until the sergeant was satisfied that a wrong report had been turned into the camp. When the little body set out the fatigue of the individual members of the troop showed that it was not, so to speak, strong enough to keep these same individuals from giving Hans a send-off. Hans had a carbine and a revolver. His trumpet was hanging up on a peg. One of the bystanders said to the sergeant in command, "Look out for Hans if you happen to get in a scrimmage. The first thing you know he'll forget himself and he'll try to blow 'retreat' on his carbine. You may lose one man if Hans puts his mouth to the wrong end of the barrel." Then they said a few other things to Hans. He was --- S OME of the veteran non- commissioned officers of the army have twice as many stories up their sleeves as they have service stripes on them. An old sergeant who has been do- ing duty at Fort Myer recalls occasionally to his comrades with a warmth of admiration and sympathy in his voice the devotion to duty of Hans Mueller, who years ago was a trumpeter in the Third cavalry. Hans was more or less of a butt for the jokes of the men of his troop. He took all kinds of jibes with a good nature that was as perfect as it was stolid. The trumpeter knew more about music than he did about muskets. When for awhile he tried what the other men called straight soldiering he was continually getting tangled up with his equipments and on several occasions at skirmish drill he came within an ace of shooting himself. His comrades told Hans that as long as he confined his efforts to killing himself they would offer no strenuous objection, but that if he got real careless and shot the head off some one else he must look out for trouble. As a matter of fact, he did one day come pretty close to putting a bullet through the heart of Sergeant Peter Nelson, who forthwith thrashed Hans in an approved style. Capt. Roberts called Hans "gross" and said that he must stick to his trumpet. The edict of his chief made Hans feel badly. He blew the whole scale of calls, from reveille through fatigue, recall and drill to taps, but his soul wasn't in his music. Down deep in Hans' soul there came a thought that somehow he was not like other men. The smartness of appearance which half as bad, perhaps, as the troopers make out, but I tell you honestly that I'm kind of afraid of you when it comes to a pinch. Do the best you can and don't run. As a matter of fact I think Jim Crosby was pipe-dreaming when he brought the rumor of reds in this vicinity into camp, but you may have a chance to see trouble, and if you do, please stick." That was a pretty tough thing to have to say to a soldier with Uncle Sam's uniform on his back. Stick! Mueller's face went almost white under realization that the true significance of that admonition was that the sergeant had a pretty strong fear in his heart that this trumpet tooter was a coward. Stick! He would show them if he was only given a chance. Sergeant Peter Nelson was an old and tried campaigner, indeed, but that day he had made a mistake. He led his three men straight into an ambush. There was a score of painted Nez Perces straight across their track. The Indians had very little cover, but they used it so artfully that the old sergeant had actually thought that the bit of embankment and the few scattered bowlers did not offer cover enough to conceal a jack rabbit. The first intimation of the Indians' presence was a volley. Sergeant Nelson went to the ground with a wound in his side. One of the privates, shot through the shoulder and leg, fell with him. The two men crawled behind a couple of rocks and secured temporary shelter. At the savage volley Hans Mueller's heart went to his throat. With the other private, who, like Hans, was unhit, he fell back about 40 yards and went behind an adequate cover. There for five minutes they exchanged shots with the reds, who, in accordance with Indian custom, would not charge across the open, but depended rather upon being able to pick off the soldiers and then to go forward without danger and take the scalps. Hans Mueller found that he could use his carbine. His heart went down in his throat. He looked around him and saw that there was some chance of holding the savages off for hours. Out beyond he saw his two stricken comrades. They were not dead. He knew that because he saw them move and occasionally weakly raise themselves and send a shot in the direction of the red foe. Hans said to himself, "Those men must be brought back here." Then he handed his carbine to his comrade and with it his belt and ammunition. "You may need these," he said, "if those fellows hit me." Then he jumped over the rock in front of him and with his long, shambling, ungainly stride he made for the side of Sergeant Nelson. The Indians pumped at him. The balls whizzed by his THERE FOR FIVE MINUTES: THEY EXCHANGED SHOTS WITH THE REDS told to be sure not to get his canteen mixed up with his cartridge belt and to make sure that he took note of the landmarks on the way out, so he could get back to camp in a hurry if he happened to hear an Indian shoot off a gun. Hans took all this well enough, because the thought of actually going out on a scout was sufficient to knock all other things out of his head, resentment along with them. Sergeant Nelson, who was an old and tried campgner, turned to his men and said: "We are getting near the place where we may expect to see something." Then he spoke seriously to Hans: "Mueller," he said, "you're not "Where are you going, Mueller?" said Sergeant Nelson. "I'm going after Dodds," said Mueller, and he cleared the little rock to the front once more. "God bless you, Mueller," was what he heard above the crackling of the rifles to his front. He reached the side of the wounded Dodds, raised him and started back with him across the strip of hell. Twice he staggered, as volleys rang out, but he reached the side of his comrades and placed Dodds between Nelson and the unwounded trooper. Then Hans Mueller fell dead. Relief came to the surviving cavalryman. The two wounded lived. In the little cemetery at a post in the far northwest there is a headstone which is inscribed: "Hans Mueller, Trumpeter and Soldier. His courage was bullet proof." There passed through the gates of Fort Myer the other day a man with coal black face and snow-white hair. His bearing was military to a degree, notwithstanding the fact that he limped painfully. His shoulders were thrown back and his head erect and carried with a probably conscious air of pride. The limp in the gait, however, was so marked that an observer, if he gave the subject any thought at all, would know that this negro would never run a step in his life. The name of the Fort Myer visitor was and is Henry Johnson, one time of Troop K, Ninth United States cavalry. If certain of the soldier officers and enlisted men of the colored outfit of Uncle Sam had known that the thought that this limping ex-soldier would never run again had entered into an onlooker's mind, he probably would have said: "No, Johnson never will run again, but if he could have kept up the gait that he once showed these 100-yard sprinting records that we hear so much of in this day of sports would be headed by another and the name of the holder would be Henry Johnson." There isn't the slightest doubt among cavalry officers who have long memories that the world's champion sprinter was lost to track fame when Henry Johnson, colored trooper went lame 25 years ago. In the month of November, 1879, a band of Ute Indians surrounded a small command of United States regulars, composed for the greater part of Troop K, Ninth colored cavalry. There was for a while the heaviest kind of fighting, and at close quarters. Finally the reds retreated a little way, but still held their cordon of braves intact. The temporary withdrawal for a short distance did not give the troops a breathing spell, for they set to work at once to intrench. They succeeded, with their horses and impediments and by a vigorous use of the shovel, in forming and in throwing up a fairly strong defense bulwark. After this had been done small parties, under cover of the rifles of their comrades, went out to a considerable distance from the entrenchment and there dug rifle pits at intervals in a circle about the inner and stronger defense. Into these well-covered rifle gits guards were dropped with a plentiful supply of ammunition and such little water and provender as could be spared. There was one man in each pit. They were absolutely protected from the front and they were put there to perform the usual useful duty expected where troops are thus besieged. Unless the Utes actually succeeded in getting into these pits, the men there were safer than were those behind the extemporized fortification in the center. After the pickets had been placed in the pits and the fatigue and posting parties had returned to the central point of defense, the Indians drew in. The red circle was drawn closer and closer and the bullets from the Ute rifles tore through the frail parts of the barricade and soldier after soldier was killed or wounded. TOOK A COURSE LIKE THE FIGHT OF A SNIPE raised him well. Twice reached on Nelson The two best in the inscribed: s courage Myer the snow-white notwithin His should- carried mp in the over, if he knew that Three times the Indians were driven off, only to return again. They had lost heavily, but seemed to be roused to a maddened pitch that made them heedless of caution. For the fourth time they were sent hurtling backward and then there came the awful necessity of sending instructions to the men in the outlying pits. The captain commanding was just about to give over all idea of attempting messenger communication because of the deadly nature of the errand, when Private Henry Johnson came up to him, saluted, and said that he would like to volunteer to make the round of the guards. "You can't do it, Johnson," said his commanding officer. "It's death." "Yes, I can, sah; I'm a sprinter. When they shoots at me running sideways 'round the ring they can't do nothing but cut daylight behind my back. I've beat everything in the regiment running and I beat everything in my state before I listened." The result of this dialogue and some thought on the captain's part was that a moment afterward a blue-clad figure was darting in zigzag lines straight away from the barricade toward the first rifle pit. How that negro did run, notwithstanding the fact that he took a course like the flight of a snipe when it is first flushed. He simply tore. He had not gone 30 yards before a hundred feathered heads were seen raised and the faces below showing doubtless in sheer amazement at the sight of that flying figure. Then rifle after rifle spoke visibly, but Johnson, the spinner, sped on. He reached the first pit unscathed and fell into it by the side of the guard. There he stayed long enough to "breathe" himself and to turn over his orders. No one thought in the strain of that awful time to "hold a watch" on the spinner. There never has been a doubt since that the world's records before and after were smashed. There were eight of the guard pits, and the race between each was but a repetition of the last, the Indians popping away all the while at the devoted messenger. Johnson left the seventh pit and started for the eighth. His pace showed no sign of abating. Some of the Indians, in following the circling course of the black, had closed in from left to right along the circumference of their own circle in order to mark the messenger's course more perfectly with their sights and shots. The result was a concentration of fire and Johnson, while speeding like a scared jack rabbit, suddenly stumbled and went to earth. He was up again like a flash and on he passed, but his step was lagging a little now. Once more he went down, then up again and once more haltingly and slowly for ten yards, then down again with his face in the sand, and then on for ten yards more, this time on his hands and knees, and then he rolled into the last rifle pit. Everyone knows of the outcome of the Milk River Ute campaign. How the beleaguered men were relieved and of the march that was necessary to relieve them. Before those men, almost dying of thirst, would one of them go from the barracks to the sparkling river, they went in a mass to rifle pit eight and there picked up Johnson and carried him to the water. Henry Johnson, colored private of Troop K, had only three holes in him, but his sprinting days have been over for a quarter of a century. It is because the soldiers who saw Johnson run forgot to hold a watch on him that another man now claims the world's sprinting record. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Residence 140i West 23d Street. Residence Phone, Bell 1641. Phone your news items to us. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Strictly in Advance. One Year (by mail) ..... $1.00 Six Months (by mail) ..... 7.5 Three Months (by mail) ..... 5.0 Advertising Rates made known on application. Liberal commission paid to agents. Entored at the Postoffice at Wichita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 634 N. Water Street. All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Thursday noon to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE: First. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. Second. Communications received after Thursday noon will not be published in the current issue. Third. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another, give both the new and the old. Fourth No new name will be placed on our books unless the money accompanies the name. Write plain. Fifth. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 634 N. Water street, Wichita, Kansas. Sixth. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. "To Live and Let Live Is Our Motto." SEND YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER. TILLMAN STRICKEN Benjaman R. Tillman, of South Carolina, the chief enemy of the Fegro, iles in Washington. O. C. stricken with paralysis. It is said that though he may recover from this attack, his power of speech will not return to him—and he will remain dumb as a bat. No man has ever lived who used his tongue and his speech in lying on the Negro and poisoning the public mind against the Negro—more than has this devil Tillman Modestry forces us—like all other Negroes—not to say what we hope—but we will say—no Negroes will be found who will lose many tears about Tillman. He has already outlined his usefulness. Without any provocation on the part of the Negro—and after being a slave owner—living from the product of his Negro slaves labor—this master ingrate—this man of double race affiliation—this man who took up arms against this country—this man Tillmen—who disgraced the most dignified and highest legislative hall in the world by arising and saying—"yes we shot and killed the dawn niggers—we stuffed the bullet boxes—to hell with the constitution—to hell with the law—we are determined that the white man shall rule the south if we have to kill every dawn "Nigger" there." Such a traitor—is it strange or should it be lamented by any loyal Am- --- erican—black or white—that such a lying, poisonous tongue should be stilled? That feeling of sompathy so universal in the human breast—always extends itself to its fellow-men when stricken speechless—but in the case of a common enemy to his country—and enemy to his fellow-man—like Ben Tillman was and is—that unconscious mpathy fails to exist. Most of the race disturbances and race conflicts of recent years—especially in the North-East and West can be traced directly to the lying lips of this man Tillman. Heil is too good a place for him. Negro free labor made Tillman what he is today—financially. The case of Tillman is proof that God is just and in due season and. His own appointed time he will place the seal of his disaproval on the lips of such human curses as Tillman did about the Negro who was taked suddenly ill in washington some time ago. It was this:—A Negro laborer was hurt in Washington and was picked up by his fellow-men while waiting for the ambulance take the injured Negro to the hospital he was laid out on the ground and made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. During this time quite a crowd gathered, as usual in a city. Among the crowd of curious was this man Tillman. Someone in the crowd mane a tender remark about the apparent misery which the injured Negro man was in at which Tillman is said to have retorted "A mangled "Nigger" looks good to me, but looks a damn sight better when is dead. Some one should take an ax and knock the dam "Nigger" in the head—and thus rid society of one of the damn pests" Although Tillman has used the best part of his time as U. S. Senator in traveling over the country and holding the Fegro up to public ridicule—he was suffered to live and see the Negro race rise from slaves to men and women who surpass him and see the Negro race by living examples prove all his false doctrines about the Negro race to be lies. Therefore, of course, Tillman has nothing further to live for. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Sand your news notes and local appeals to CG1 North Main Street. Pay up! — Pay up!! — Pay up!!! The Mother's Aid Club met with Mrs. Celia Lattimore, of 2521 Shelton Ave., and last Sun day afternoon they met with Mrs. Willis Bartlett. Mrs. M. E. McKelley and Mrs. Lizzie Madison are among the list of new members of the Club. Not withstanding the extreme bad weather since their organization, this Club has done fine They will meet next Sunday, Feb.27, with Mrs. Mrs. Lizzie Madison, 1621 Sherwood Ave. DOCTOR G. G. BROWN, Pays particular attention to all sick people-day or night. Call him. Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita's Oldest, Most Re nable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed BELOVER & JONS, Prep. Phone 282 245 N. Market W. J. HENRION DRUGGIST 801 A. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Dr. Brown got 20 dozen eggs in that cold month from 15 Buff Orpington pullets and sold them at 40 cts per dozen; making $8. for one month. Better get a setting of those eggs and prepare for next winter. Carefulness in filling Prescriptions and the use of only the best and purest Drugs and Chemicals in correct propions, has made this department successful Bring us your prescription Oscar R. Bissantz Prescription Druggist 811 N. Main Wichita, Kan Thos Glover, J. W. Thompson and Dr. Brown, we are informed visited the "Taborian Home" while in Topeka last week. Each of them speak in glowing words of this magnificent home of the Tabors. Miss. Bessie Whitted entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss. Mable Douglas of Winfield The guest were: Misses. Irma Clark Laura Rawles, Messers S. Franklin, J, D. Jones, W. Mitchell. J. D. Jones and Wm Mitchell made a motar trip to Hutchinson Tuesday. Mr. Warren Tyler was a visitor last week from Sterling. Miss. Myrtle Smith of Wellington was the guest of Mrs. Etta Griggs last week. Mrs. A. Griggs was hostess on Tuesday with an eloquent dinner to a number of her friends. Misses Ono Munroe and Ethel Teal of Wellington who have been visiting in the city has returned to their home. T. W. Gonaway of Pratt was in the city last week to attend the Bible Training Institute. Mrs. Harriette Lewis has been ill for several days. Mrs. MarieChilds was called back to Newton this week on account of the serious condition of her sister who is qnite ill. Mrs. Mollie Miller spent Sunday id Newton last week. Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children A Specialty Bell Phone 2186 Office 703 N. Main St. Dr. A. K. Lawrence PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office Phones 517 Bell 1537 N. Main St. Ind. 1557 DISEASES OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN A SPECIALTY F. O. Miller M.D. Physici'n & Surgeon Office Hours Bell Phone 9 to 11 2999 2 to 5 Wichita 7 to 8 Kansas. 513 N. Main St. All calls answered promptly Day or Night. Obstetrics and Diseases of women A Specialty Send your news in earlier Ketzler Hardwre DEALERS IN Hardware, Hot Air Furnaces, Tin Work, Roofing, Guttering, Copper and Galvanized Iron Work. Repairing and Painting Tin Roofs A Specialty. For Everything in Building Material SEE BOTTLE PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 70 547 WEST DOUGLAS METZ'S LUMBER IS IT? Largest yard under shed in the state. Best grade of lumber to select from. Choicest finishings, posts, shingles and everything in the lumber line. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT Low and Easy to Meet. Let us figure next Lumber Bill. Yards and Office 3rd and Main Streets. A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER BOTH PHONES 325 WICHITA KANS 142-144 N. MARKET Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Its the man who "sticks-to-it" who wins. Four Per Cent Interest On all Savings Deposits we pay Four Per Cent interest compounded January 1st and July 1st Interest bearing Certificates issued payable on demand, bearing 3 per cent interest per annum for each full month from date. Open Saturday nights from 7 to 9 to receive deposits Gold State Savings Bank FIRST AND MARKET H. W. Lewis, President P. K. Lewis Cashier, Paid Up Capital$25,000.00 IMBODEN'S IMPERIAL FLOUR GRAHAM - CORN MEAL - BREAKFAST FOOD : With thirty-five years MILLING EXPE- : RIENCE in Wichita, our products are : : the best that can be produced. : Made from the best selected grain : : only, put up in Special Packages. ASK YOUR GROCER : See that you get IMPERIAL THE IMBODEN MILLING CO. Wichita, Kansas CULP'S MEAT MARKET 241 N.MAIN ST. At Beef, Pork, Lamb, Mutson, Veal Pig Tail, Bones, Fresh Pigs Feet and Chitterlings, Fish, Cat Fish, Halibut and Salmon. F. ship Oysters, Heinz Pickles, and Baked Beef F. T. CULP, Prop. Main St. Both P Thebest Beef, Pork, Lamb, Mutson, Veal Pig Tails, Chin Bones, Fresh Pigs Feet and Chitterlings. Fresh Fish, Cat Fish, Halibut and Salmon. Fresh Sealship Oysters. Heinz Pickles, and Baked Beans F. T. CULP, Prop. 241 N. Main St. Both Phone Grocery Department WE SELL FLOUR WE SELL MEAL WE SELL LARD WE SELL MEAT WE SELL POTATOES fact, we sell everything kept in a First-Clas ocery. WHY CAN'T WE SELL TO YOU In fact, we sell everything kept in a First-Class Grocery. WHY CAN'T WE SELL TO YOU? Makin Eye Drug Co. 517 N. Main St. - Wichita, Kan - Bell Phone 239 ```markdown ``` THE OTTO WEISS ALFALFA STOCK and POULTRY FOOD are all guaranteed under the United States Law,Serial No.13415 and under the Kansas State Law, Register No.1. t Is The Cheapest and Best Food on the Market First-Class Making of Men's Garments Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing A Specialty Prompt Service Courteous Attention Your Trade Solicited Bell Phone, 3055 Wichita, Kansas. It exctls in every respect, — color, flavor and pounds of bread per barrel. MADR BY WATSON MILL CO. High Class Surgery Special Attention Given to a Specialty Canine Practice All Calls Promptly Answered-Day or Night Dr. C. R. Wildes. The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Both Phones Office and Hospital 1730 236 N. Market St., Wichita, Ks. Central Market Corner MAIN and CENTRAL FRESH AND CURED MEATS Full Line of Groceries - Bell Phone 4163 FRED C. LOVE, Proprietor HILL-ENGSTROM LUMBER COMPANY For good grades of Lumber at Low Prices. An assort ed stock of Bungalow Doors carried in stock. 318 West Douglas Ave., Both Phones COULTER'S CAFE 354 North Main St. NESTAND BEST IN THE STATE Meals — Fish and Game in Seas m much needed business in Wichita. Now that you have a place that is a credit to let all join in and help push success —Ice Cre Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coulter, Proprietor OLDEN'S HOTEL N. Wichita St Wichita, Kan Class in every respect. Newly Furnished and Lodging $3.75 and $4.00 per week Lodging 50c and $1.00 per night at a Specialty. Special Rates to Opera Troupes Only Regular Meals Served. Heated — Well Lighted — Well Ventilated Rest Accommodations — Prompt Service James J. OLDEN, Prop. THE FINEST AND BEST IN THE STATE Short Orders — Meals — Fish and Game in Season A much needed business in Wichita. Now that you have a place that is a credit to us let all join in and help push success Soft Drinks— —Ice Cream Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coulter, Proprietor OLDEN'S HOTEL 527 - 9 N. Wichita St Wiehita, Kan First-Class in every respect. Newly Furnished Board and Lodging $3.75 and $4.00 per week Lodging 50c and $1.00 per night Transient a Specialty. Special Rates to Opera Troupes Only Regular Meals Served. Well Heated — Well Lighted — Well Ventilated Best Accommodations — Prompt Service James J. OLDEN, Prop. It not merely sustains life, it strengthens it. PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR is guaranteed trains nothing but the kernels of selected wheat or conditions of perfect cleanliness. Try a sack. Howard Mills kind of nutrition. It not merely sustains life, it strengthens and energizes it. PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR is guaranteed pure. It contains nothing but the kernels of selected wheat ground under conditions of perfect cleanliness. Try a sack. Howard Mills Vertical Mills G. R. VOLLINTINE, Proprietor Building and Corn Shelling cur Specialty - Prompt Delivery Main Wichita, Kansas G. R. VOLLINTINE, Proprietor Custom Grinding and Corn Shelling cur Specialty -- Prompt Delivery 814 North Main Wichita, Kansas THE FINESSE Short Orders — A much that you us let al Soft Drinks— Mr. and OLD 527 - 9 N. W. First-Class Board and Lodge Lodge Transient a Spot On Well Heated Best Accor GOOD FLOUR PURE kind of nutrition. and energizes it. pure. It contains n ground under con How Dealers in All Kinds of HAY, GRAIN, FEED, POULTRY SUPPLIES Ve G. I. Custom Grinding an 814 North Main THE STATE and Game in Se- tta. Now credit to success —Ice C oprietor TEL Viehita, Kan Furnished r week night Opera Troupes I. Ventilated t Service Mother and child will both be the stronger and healthier for the use of PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR Bread baked from it supplies the best It not merely sustains life, it strengthens PEERLESS PRINCESS FLOUR is guaranteed nothing but the kernels of selected wheat litions of perfect cleanliness. Try a sack. ward Mills Phones INDEPENDENT 690 BELL 2135 ils ietor — Prompt Delive Wichita, Kan Summer will soon be here and you want your summer clothing put in first-class shape; so they will be reydy to put on when the summer days come. Come! we will put that old Suit. Dress, or Hat in the best of shape at a Price that will Surprise you. THE KANSAS Special Attention To Lady The Only Au 110 S. Emporia Ave. MUSIC I Mrs. G. L. Scott, [ for son, ] announces that she lessons to a limited number This is an opportunity the art of music. For p Mrs. DEAM ABS THE KANSAS WILL KLEAN IT Special Attention 'I'c Ladies' Work The Only Automobile Delivery in' B. Emporia Ave. C. C. Guyen MUSIC LESSON Ms. G. L. Scott, [formerly Miss Mamie Rie] announces that she is prepared to give lessons to a limited number of persons. . . . This is an opportunity to make an advan- tment of music. For particulars call on Mrs. G. L. Scott, 906 N. W. AM ABSTRACT The Only Automobile Delivery in'Wichita 110 S. Emporia Ave. C. C. Guyer Prop. MUSIC LESSONS Mrs. G. L. Scott, [formerly Miss Mamie Richardson,] announces that she is prepared to give music lessons to a limited number of persons. This is an opportunity to make an advance in the art of music. For particulars call on Mrs. G. L. Scott, 906 N. Water St NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors WESTERN UNIVER STERN UNIVERS WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Leading Educational Institute For Negroes In The West A faculty of eighteen the from the leading I MAGNIFICEN Steam Heated and DEPART Theological, Classical, N cal, State Industrial, emb tecture, Carpentry, Mech Book-binding, Tailoring, making, Millinery, Cooking Tacrough discipline careful supervision Fine Military B For full particulars write Prof. Shelte Of Western QUINDA Residence Phone No. 15 faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped tea from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted MCCOY A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers from the leading Institutes in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted DEPARTMENTS Biological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, M State Industrial, embracing courses in A ure, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Prin k-binding, Tailoring, Business Courses, B ing, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Fa Taerough discipline, Christian influence careful supervision Fine Military Band and Orchestra or full particulars write to Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESID Of Western University QUINDARO, KS Evidence Phone No. 15 Office Phone Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Book-binding, Tailoring, Business Courses, Dress making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. Prof. Shelton French, ACTING PRESIDENT QUINDARO, KS Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Chicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw WRITE, PHONE OR CALL for our new 1910 Garden, Flower, Field and Seed Catalogue. We handle seeds GROWN ONLY BY RELIABLE GROWERS. We are manufacturers' agents for Mandy Lee, Petaluma, Old Trusty and Clyde Hatch Incubators. We pay freight to your station and sell at factory prices. See us for Poultry Remedies. Both Phones. 243 North Main St., Wichita, Kansas. --- WILL KLEAN IT ies' Work Automobile Delivery in'Wichita C. C. Guyer Prop. LESSONS Early Miss Mamie Richard- is prepared to give music of persons. . . . try to make an advance in particulars call on G. L. Scott, 906 N. Water St STRACT CO. NIVERSITY roughly equipped teachers institutes in America. T BUILDINGS d Electric Lighted Normal, Sub-Normal, Musi- tracing courses in Archi- canical Drawing, Printing. Business Courses, Dress Laundering and Farming. Christian influence and Orchestra ate to Jon French, ACTING PRESIDENT in University ARO, KS Office Phone 1423 Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 803 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Satisfaction IN EVERY POUND OF "wichita's Best"Four POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 - Both Phones - 530 Ind. Phone 638 L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tuck er, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, C. W. Brown. Vice Presi- ent, V. H. Branch, Cashier. Fourth National Bank WICHITA, KANSAS capital $200,000 Surplus $125,000 Directors: W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, J. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore, L. S. Nafsager, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, E. C. Sheldon, C. V. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Henry Lassen, V. H. Branish. A General Banking Business Transposed Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kin, y or easy hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange, many style, desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition and allow to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade Sir D. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernacle houses and Temple houses. Prices in ranch all. Send your order to-day 829 East Center BALINA, KANSAS (First Publication in Wichita Search- light, Feb. 11, 1910.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas 78. Sedgwick County. In the Probate Court, in and for said County: In the matter of the estate A. Coving- ton. Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of A. Covington, late of said County, deceased, by the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 8th day of February, A. D. 1910. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate, are hereby notified that hey must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after date of such letters, they shall be forever barred. THOMAS GLOVER, Administrator of the Estate of A. Covington, deceased. POLITICAL CARD. I desire to announce that I am a candidate for the office of clerk of the District Court of Sedgwick county Kansas, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary in August. CHAS. D. FAZEL. TRY US For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. ENDOWMENT PAID Mrs. Sallie Hall, Chief Precepti n, of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, Daughters of Tabor, paid to Mrs. Loretta Devereaux and Mrs. Lillie Thomas $110.00 being the endowment of these ladies mother Mrs. Manerva Brown. She also paid to Sir John H. Jones, as Guardian for his two minor sons Harry and Henry Jones, 110.00 being the endowment of his wife Mrs. Myrtle Jones. Bold of these claims were paid at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday Feb 20th On account of some misunderthing Mrs. Anna Jones Queen Mother of Pearl Tent No.16 did not pay the sndowment of Maid Flora Cole on Snuday night Feb. 13th but paid the endowment to Mrs. Mrs. Anna Cole on Monday. This makes $350.00 in cash which the Order of Twelve has paid in Wichita since July 1909. These claims have been paid E. Harrison's death $100.00 Mrs. Manuva Brown's death $110.00, Mrs Mvrtle'Jsnes, death $110.00 Flora Cole's death $30.00 making $350.00 spot cash. We had more news matter than we had available space in our issue of 19th. Hcn. Thos. Glover is the administrator of the estate of late Al Covington. Maylon Hall and Flayd Porter two Wichita Young men are making much progress at Western University as is also Geo Lyde whose parents now reside in California The very changeableness of the weather keeps most folks chucked full of cold. BCRN:= To Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Herman, 856 Eagle St. a fine baby girl. DIED David J. Spears, age 29. died at his home 715 Cevland on Tuesday night. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon Feb. 24th at the A. M. E. Church under the auspices of Thos. Lodge No.10 Knights of Pythias of which he was a member. Miles Parker, aged 70, of Wichita and Mrs. Caroline White, aged 66, of Gurthrie, Okla., were united in marriage, Thursday, Feb. 17th at the residence of Mrs Lena Henderson, Rev. M. L. Copeland officiating. Every body looks for spring weather some time - beaween now and Jnly 1st. 1910. Mrs. Chas. A. Morris is reported on the sicd list this week at her home 1220 N. Main. Born: To Rev. and Mrs. J·H. VanLeu, 630 N. Water a fine baby girl. Both mother and daughter doing fine. Let the Searchlight do that Job of Printing for you. Prices low work Guaranteed. MAKING HISTORY IN ENGLAND OUTLINE OF FIGHT ON HOUSE OF LORDS GIVEN BY KING. The Third Parliament Was Opened With the Usual Ceremonies— Speech From the Throne. London, England. — King Edward opened in state the third parliament of his reign. In a momentous speech from the throne the king outlined the plan of the ministerial campaign against the house of lords as follows: "Recent experience has disclosed serious difficulties, due to recurring differences of strong opinion between the two branches of the legislature. Proposals will be laid before you with all convenient speed to define the relations between the houses of parliament so as to secure the undivided authority of the house of commons over finance and its predominance in legislation. "These measures, in the opinion of my advisers, should provide that this house should be so constituted and empowered as to exercise impartially in regard to proposed legislation the functions of initiation, revision and subject to proper safeguards of delay." The state opening was marked by all the pomp and pageantry associated with these occessions since the ascensions of Edward VII. The royal progress through the troops lined streets from Buckingham Palace to the palace at Westminster drew the usual huge crowds, but widespread as has been always the interest in these brilliant functions, both among the public and those personally participating in them this ceremony had an attraction all its own. Uppermost in the minds of thousands who witnessed the spectacle in the streets and among the occupants of the red clothed benches in the gilded chamber was the thought of the forthcoming figure which threatens the very existence of the hereditary house of peers and the conjecture whether they were spectators of acts precluding historic changes in centuries old institutions of great Britain. MAY RESTORE INDIAN SCHOOL House Committee on Indian Affairs Reach Agreement Regarding Chilocco Institution. Washington, D. C. — An agreement has been reached in the house committee on Indian affairs by which Representative Campbell of Kansas is authorized to propose an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill now pending in the house for the restoration of the Chilocco Indian school in Oklahoma. Mr. Campbell's amendment will provide for a conversion of the institution into an agricultural school for the education of Indians. An appropriation of $90,000 will be inserted in the bill which will provide facilities to take care of 500 students. LOWE HELD FOR TRAIN ROBBERY St. Louis Man Must Answer in Federal Court for the Eureka Holdup. St. Louis, Missouri.—William W. Lowe has been held in $29,000 bond for the federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing on the charge of robbing the mails after holding up a Missouri Pacific train near Eureka in January. His brother, James Lowe, who was arrested on a like charge, was held only as a witness. George Ebbling recently confessed his part in the robbery and implicated W. W. Lowe. COL. ROOSEVELT HAD A BEARD The Ex-President Emerged From the African Jungle Lean, Bronzed and Bearded. New York, N. Y.—A correspondent in Bondokoro, Sudan, wired of his meeting with Theodore Roosevelt. "When I first saw Col. Roosevelt emerging from the African jungle I scarcely recognized him. When I said good-by to him at Nairobi last May he was stout, sunburned of course, but bare-faced except for the mustache. "When I met him at Gondokoro I saw a bronzed, lean-man with a long, heavy beard. SHOT BY OKLAHOMA OFFICER A Free-for-All Fight at Collinwood Results in Fatal Wounding of One Man. Tulsa, Oklahoma.-J. R. Elm was fatally wounded in an encounter with Constable Tom Stokes at Collinwood. Elm had been drinking, it is said, and challenged Stokes to settle an old dispute between them, and Stokes took up the challenge. Several partisans took up the fight and about a dozen were injured. An American Countess Dead. Paris, France.—Countess Stavra, who was formerly Mabel Florence Tilton, the wife of Charles Tilton, a capitalist of New York City, is dead here. The countess was born in Olympia, Wash., and was a noted beauty. Jackson, Mississippi—LeRoy Percy of Greenville, was nominated as United States senator from the State of Mississippi to fill out the unexpired term of A. J. McLaurin, who died December 23 last. THE NEW STEEL MAIL CARS The Missouri Pacific is Providing for the Safety of the Railway Mail Clerks. Kansas City, Missouri.—To prevent the usual smashing of mail cars in every wreck in which they are involved, the Missouri Pacific railroad has adopted and soon will provide on all its mail trains mail cars of all steel construction, said to be the strongest cars of this type ever built. By this means officials of the road hope to do away with the lists of killed and injured mail clerks, placed, as they are, in positions of danger, near the locomotives of mail trains. Especial attention has been devoted to making the new type safe from the old danger of "tesecoping" in head-on collisions without sacrificing anything from the heading and lighting apparatus or the modern conveniences for the clerks. COL. HAMNER WAS AT SUMTER James Gibbons Was Not the Last of the Men Who Made up the Little Garrison. Leavenworth, Kansas—The dispatch sent out from Erie, Pa., published Sunday, saying that James Gibbons was the last of the garrison with Maj. Robert Anderson at the historic defense of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, is an error. Lieut. Col. William H. Hamner, retired, now living at Los Angeles, Cal., was in the engagement at Fort Sumter, as a quartermaster sergeant. He was a volunteer officer in the Civil war and a regular army officer afterwards. Col. Hamner was on duty many years at Fort Leavenworth, part of the time as an officer at the old military prison. He is now 72 years old. INDIAN WOMAN WINS A CLAIM The Supreme Court Gives 40 Acres at Mill Creek, Ok., to Belle Frost. Washington, D. C. — A valuable tract of land adjoining the town of Mill Creek, Ok., passed to Mrs. Belle Frost, a Chicaw Indian, by order of the supreme court of the United States. The woman brought a suit to compel the secretary of the interior, then Mr. Hitchcock, to deliver to her a patent on 40 acres of land. The secretary had declined to issue it because he discovered that settlers had established themselves in houses upon it from time to time, as adjacent land to the townsite of Mill Creek. SENATOR TILLMAN RECOVERING His Remarkable Recuperative Powers Bring Hope That He Way Regain Control of Limbs and Speech. Washington, D. C.—Senator Tillman is much improved. The attending physicians hold out hope of his recovery. His mind is clearing and the power to speech is returning. The senator recognized his physicians and called them by name. His recuperative powers are remarkable and they lie back of the physician's guarded expressions of belief that the senator may again have control of his limbs and only slightly impaired speech. NELSON NO LONGER CHAMPION The Referee Gave the San Francisco Contest to Wolgast in the 40th Round. San Francisco, California.—Battling Nelson is no longer champion but the extent of his powers of endurance is still a thing to be guessed at. His fight with Ad Wolgast at Richmond was stopped by Eddie Smith in the 40th round at a time when Nelson stood upright on his feet. But the referee acted wisely for in one or two of the rounds before the last Nelson leaned across the ropes in a manner that suggested impending collapse. ONLY ONE LEADS KANSAS CITY With a Y. M. C. A. Membership of 3,850 Chicago is left Behind—A Canvass for the Lead. Kansas City, Mo.—A! the end of an eight days' canvass 450 members were added to the Young Men's Christian association, bringing the total membership to 3,850. The Kansas City association now ranks second in America, coming after Boston, with 4,200, and leading Chicago, with 3,814. The canvass is to go on quietly this week in an endeavor to swell the membership to 4,500. Taught a Class 63 Years. Winsted, Connecticut. — After 63 years of continuous service as a teacher in the Sunday school of the Second Congregational church here, Miss Mary Hinsdale has resigned, owing to ill health. In point of service she is said to be the oldest Sunday school teacher in the country. All Celebrated Except Congress. Washington, D. C. — All the departments of the government, except congress were closed in honor of the 178th anniversary of Washington's birth, while many patriotic societies observed the day with special exercises. Aground with $1,000,000 Cargo. Boston, Mass. — The Leyland line steamship, Philadelphia Manchester to Boston, ran aground in a dense fog off Castle island in Boston harbor. She carries a cargo valued at $1,000,000. --- SALZER'S SEEDS ARE SOWN LA CROSSE THE WORLD OVER Shakespeare says there is nothing in a name, but John A. Salzer says A GOOD NAME IS WORTH A FORTUNE. He. backs up his statement by offering you $500.00 in gold to name his wonderful, long-kerneled corn, pictured in life size at the left on this page. Shakespeare says there is GOOD NAME IS Written statement by offering a long-kerneled corn, pick. A prominent Agricultural Experiment new corn, exclaimed: "Salzer, you have startled the World in discovering this most reminiscent corn!" Indeed, it is the most remarkable by mortal eye. But not a bushel of it is for sale not one-tenth enough in existence to dous orders that will pour in when goes on the market. Next year we may have enough now the best anybody can do is to package—enough to grow ½ bushel. You are mighty welcome to a sampler 8c in stamps to pay mailing charge. The thing that puzzles us is, WE GOING TO NAME OUR NAMELIST. Mr. Salzer will not be content with a slashing, smashing good name, in gold to the seed-buyer who hit a suitable name. We want you, reader, to help us corn, won't you? It does not cost the corn-naming coupon below. It to-night and be a candidate for prize. A prominent Agricultural Expert, on seeing this corn, exclaimed: Salzer, you have startled the Agricultural old in discovering this most remarkable breed of!" Indeed, it is the most remarkable corn ever seen mortal eye. But not a bushel of it is for sale. For there is one-tenth enough in existence to fill the tremens orders that will pour in when this new corn is on the market. Next year we may have enough to sell. Right of the best anybody can do is to obtain a sample package—enough to grow ½ bushel of seed for 1911. Are mighty welcome to a sample. Please send in stamps to pay mailing charges. The thing that puzzles us is, WHAT ARE WE WING TO NAME OUR NAMELESS CORN? Mr. Salzer will not be content with anything but washing, smashing good name. So he offers $500 gold to the seed-buyer who hits upon the most able name. We want you, reader, to help us out. Name this, won't you? It does not cost a penny to use corn-naming coupon below. Fill it out, send no-night and be a candidate for the $500 cash fee. A prominent Agricultural Expert, on seeing this new corn, exclaimed: "Salzer, you have startled the Agricultural World in discovering this most remarkable breed of corn!" Indeed, it is the most remarkable corn ever seen by mortal eye. But not a bushel of it is for sale. For there is not one-tenth enough in existence to fill the tremendous orders that will pour in when this new corn goes on the market. Next year we may have enough to sell. Right now the best anybody can do is to obtain a sample package—enough to grow ½ bushel of seed for 1911. You are mighty welcome to a sample. Please send 8c in stamps to pay mailing charges. The thing that puzzles us is, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO NAME OUR NAMELESS CORN? Mr. Salzer will not be content with anything but a slashing, smashing good name. So he offers $500 in gold to the seed-buyer who hits upon the most suitable name. We want you, reader, to help us out. Name this corn, won't you? It does not cost a penny to use the corn-naming coupon below. Fill it out. send it to-night and be a candidate for the $500 cash prize! THE JUDGES We are fortunate in securing the capable and prominent men in WI. Judges in our big corn-naming co. Prof. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin S. College; Hon. J. J. Esch, Congressin; Hon. Robt. Calvert, U. S. Cus. These eminent men will wel name you suggest, and, if it is n will get the $500 prize. No matter where you live, you will be give opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming co. or pen as you please, but be sureplete home address. We are fortunate in securing three of the most stable and prominent men in Wisconsin to sit as ages in our big corn-naming contest. They are F. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin State Agriculturalgee; Hon. J. J. Esch, Congressman from Wisconsin; Hon. Robt. Calvert, U. S. Customs, La Crosse. These eminent men will weigh carefully thee you suggest, and, if it is most suitable, you get the $500 prize. No matter who you are or are you live, you will be given a fair, square opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming coupon with pencil open as you please, but be sure to give your com- home address. We are fortunate in securing three of the most capable and prominent men in Wisconsin to sit as Judges in our big corn-naming contest. They are Prof. R. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin State Agricultural College; Hon. J. J. Esch, Congressman from Wisconsin; Hon. Robt. Calvert, U. S. Customs, La Crosse. These eminent men will weigh carefully the name you suggest, and, if it is most suitable, you will get the $500 prize. No matter who you are or where you live, you will be given a fair, square opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming coupon with pencil or pen as you please, but be sure to give your complete home address. Salzer's Catalogue It's the most original seed book is gladly mailed to intending pu remit 10c and get lots of reman samples, including Billion $ Grass etc., worth a little farm to get a s 18c and we add a package of Nam JOHN A.S 182 S. 8TH S It's the most original seed book published, and gladly mailed to intending purchasers free; or suit 10c and get lots of remarkable farm seed tuples, including Billion $ Grass, Alfalfa, Speitz, worth a little farm to get a start with. or send and we add a package of Nameless Corn. HN A. SALZE S. 8TH STREET It's the most original seed book published, and is gladly mailed to intending purchasers free; or remit 10c and get lots of remarkable farm seed samples, including Billion $ Grass, Alfalfa, Speitz, etc., worth a little farm to get a start with, or send 18c and we add a package of Nameless Corn. with State Agricultural Colleges as the John A. Salzer Seed Co. This great Seed House specializes in the pedigreed varieties of seed that are brought forth by State Colleges of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas and all other Agricultural Colleges in the Middle West. REJUVENATED WHITE BONANZA OATS JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. 182 S. 8TH STREET LACROSSE, WIS. collection, old, com- kernels juiciest, 16¢ SEED BARGAIN lettuce, Turnip, Rutabaga. union, Celery, Carrot. Radishes, alone worth 16 cents! arsley, Melon, Tomato. Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. kernels, including big catalog, all postpaid, of 10,000 kernels of richest, finest, most de- bilitated, beautiful flower seed, will ing, BUSHELS and BUSHELS of vegetables sket of exquisitely beautiful flowers, ALL and, If you send 22c POSTAGE, we will add Prodigy, for which we are seeking a name expressed at the quantity of vegetables you seek seed collection. 1500 Each, Lettuce, Turnip, Rutabaga. 1000 Each, Onion, Celery, Carrot. 1000 Rarest Radishes, alone worth 16 cem. 100 Each, Parsley, Melon, Tomato. 1200 Brilliant Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. In all 10,000 kernels, including big catalog, all post only 16 cem in stamps. Above collection of 10,000 kernels of richest, finest, most liceous and brilliantly beautiful vegetables. Cereals, Fruits, BUSHELS of vegetables and basket after basket of exquisitely beautiful flowers. FOR 18c POSTPAID and, if you send 22c POSTAGE, we will a package of our corn Prodly, for which we are seeking an You will be greatly surprised at the quantity of vegetables. seed collection. 1500 Each, Lettuce, Turnip, Rutabaga. 1000 Each, Onion, Celery, Carrot. 1000 Rarest Radishes, alone worth 16 cents! 100 Each, Parsley, Melon, Tomato. 1200 Brilliant Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. In all 10,000 kernels, including big catalog, all postpaid, only 16 in stamps. Above collection of 10,000 kernels of richest, finest, most delicious vegetable plants, beautiful bountiful flower seed, will firmly grow long, BUSHELS and BUSHELS of vegetables and basket after basket of exquisitely beautiful flowers, ALL FOR ICE POSTPAID and, if you send 226 POSTAGE, a package of our corn Proleggy, we will see you a name. You will be given a seed collection of the quantity of vegetables you have in this fifteen seed collection. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 182 So. 8th St., La Crosse Wls. A matron who was visiting her former home city, and was under full headway with the seemingly endless string of questions usual in such a case. Von Moltke had some few human fallings. He loved his wife devotedly, but conquered his alma mater, Denmark, even after she had educated him for the military service out of her poor, stingy pocket. But Kitchener is a machine man only. He loves neither man nor woman. His spear has never known a brother, as its sharp point has hewn asunder the bodies and souls of the sons of women.—Boston Post. "And your sister's daughter Violet?" she asked. "Violet is married," the friend replied. "Indeed! My! How time does fly. Happily married, I trust?" "Oh, dear, no! My sister always humored her, you know," was the response, "and the poor child was permitted to marry the man she was in love with!"—Sunday Magazine of the Cleveland Leader. Belgium is, perhaps the most prosperous state in Europe, as well as the most thickly settled. The late king's reign was at least marked by an enormous advance in wealth and social reform. One of the country's special advantages is that its international neutralization permits it to dispense with a navy, while the Belgian army is maintained on a very small and inexpensive basis. Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for 48-page illustrated Eye Book Free, which they will advise as to the Proper Application of the Murine Eye Remedies in your Eye Care. Tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes. Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't Smart, Smart. In Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for Scaly Eyelids and Granulation. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it bears the Signature of Mrs. Knicker—They say the purchasing power of a dollar has diminished. Mrs. Bocker—Yes, it used to buy a bargain worth $1.28, and now it only gets something worth $1.49. The Kind You Have Always Bought. "Why's a bachelor a bachelor? "It depends; but it is seldom for the same reason that an old maid's an old maid."—Judge. Edna—Did you jump when he kissed under the mistletoe? Camille—I had to. He is six feet two, and I am only four feet six. IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYTHING better for saddle, backpacks or stitches than Perry Davis' *Punikiller*. Get the large size, it is the cheapest. At all druggists, 86 and 96 bottle. Constipation causes and aggravates many serious diseases. It is thoroughly curied by lr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite family laxative. When a doctor gets sick he knock: a own game. No man can pass into eternity, for he is already in it.—Farrar. --- Here is a joy collection, beating the world, composed of 10,000 kernels of the richest, juiciest, tenderest seeds. Does He Love Anybody? Belgium Has no Navy. Important to Mothers A. Vast Difference. $500 in Gold ToNameOurNewCorn ents! utpaid, most de- tails, will tablets, ALL will add name. iss you Fatal Course. Free to Our Readers. She Had Noticed It. She Jumped. BILLION S GRASS SAZZER'S BILLION DOLLAR GRASS ALFALFA Pronounced Absolutely Pure, No Weeds. Largest growers of Clover, Timothy and Grass Oats, Barley and Potatoes in America. EX-GOV. HOARD. OF WISCONSIN, from acres sown to Salzer's 20th Century Alfalfa, vested within 24 weeks after seeding $2500 v of magnificent hay, or at the rate of $33.33 per Salzer's Alfalfa Clover will produce a crop any farm in 'America where timothy will grow. famed for its stubborn hardiness and prodigal Price, 20th Century (Pure Seed)—sow 20 per A—20 lbs., $4.90; 100 lbs., $22.00. argest growers of Clever, Timothy and Gra- Barley and Potatoes in America. X-GOV. HOARD, OF WISCONSIN, from sown to Safer's 20th Century Alfalfa, and within 24 weeks after seeding $2500 w significant hay, or at the rate of $33.33 per alfalfa Alfalfa Clover will produce a cro- farm in America where timothy will grow. and for its stubborn hardiness and prodigal 20th Century (Pure Seed)—sow 20 A.—20 lbs., $4.90; 100 lbs., $22.00. Largest growers of Clever, Timothy and Grasses, Oats, Barley and Potatoes in America. EX-GOV. HOARD, OF WISCONSIN, from 30 acres sown to Salzer's 20th Century Alfalfa, harvested within 24 weeks after seeding $2500 worth of magnificent hay, or at the rate of $33.33 per acre. Salzer's Alfalfa Clover will produce a crop on any farm in 'America where timothy will grow. It is famed for its stubborn hardiness and prodigal vigor. Price, 20th Century (Pure Seed)—sow 20 lbs. Price. 20th Century (Pure Seed)—sow 20 lbs. per A.—20 lbs. $4.90; 100 lbs. $22.00. POTATOES 100,000 Bus. P. Largest Growers Seeding from 150 to 600 bt every acre you plant. per Barrel. No other Seed House with State Agricultural Seed Co. This gives the pedigree variety forth by State College, sota, the Dakotas and in the Middle West. FREED JOHN A. SALZ Gentlemen:—Plea For your new corn I My Name._ P. O._ R. F. D._ 100,000 Bus. Pedigree Seed Potatoes. Largest Growers Seed Potatoes in America, from 150 to 600 bushels per acre for each acre you plant. Price range from $2.00 to $8.00. No other Seed House has kept in such close proximity to State Agricultural Colleges as the John A. Seed Co. This great Seed House specializes in pedigree varieties of seed that are breeds by State Colleges of Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, the Dakotas and all other Agricultural Colleges in the Middle West. FREE Corn-Nan JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. 182 South 8th St. La Crosse, Gentlemen:—Please send me your Free 1910 Whose S. Have You For your new corn I suggest this name My Name P. O. who do you love the Largest Growers Seed Potatoes in America, yielding from 150 to 600 bushels per acre for each and every acre you plant. Price range from $2.00 to $4.00 per Barrel. No other Seed House has kept in such close touch with State Agricultural Colleges as the John A. Salzer Seed Co. This great Seed House specializes in the pedigree varieties of seed that are brought forth by State Colleges of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakota and all other Agricultural Colleges in the Middle West. FREE Corn-Naming Coupon Don't Persecute your Bowels Cut out cathartics and purgatives. They are brutal -harsh—unnecessary. Try CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS Purely vegetable. Act quickly, on the First. eliminate bile, and soothe the delicate membrane of of the book. Cure Constipation, Ellibius- neasy. Sick Headache and Indigestion, as millions know. Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price GENUIINE must bear signature: Grant Good Sick Headache and Indigestion, as millions know. Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price GENUINE must bear signature: Hay's Hair-Health Never Fails to Restore Gray Hair to Its Natural Color and Beauty. Stops its falling out and positively removes Dandruff. As not a Dye. Refuse all substitutes, $1.00 and so. Bottles by Mail or at Drugsists. FREE Send soe for large sample Bottle Philo Hay Spec. Co., Newark. N. J., U. S. A. Headache "My father has been a sufferer from sick headache for the last twenty-five years and never found any relief until he began taking your Cascarets. Since he has begun taking Cascarets he has never had the headache. They have entirely cured him. Cascarets do what you recommend them to do. I will give you the privilege of using his name."—E. M. Dickson, 1120 Resiner St., W. Indianapolis, Ind. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good. Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe. 10c. 25c. 50c. Never sold in bulk. The genuine tablet stamped C.C.C. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. --- Positively the greatest grass of the century. Sown when the ground is thoroughly warm, it will produce from two to four crops of hay the first season, yielding all the way from 10 to 15 tons per acre. It is prodigiously prolific. It requires 20 lbs. seed per acre. Price: Salzer's Superior, 20 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.50. Salzer's 20th Century, 20 lbs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $8.50. We commend our 20th Century strain as the purest, we believe, on earth. over, Timothy and Grasses ines in America. OF WISCONSIN, from 30 20th Century Alfalfa, hair after seeding $2500 worth the rate of $33.33 per acre er will produce a crop on re timothy will grow. It is ardiness and prodigal vigor. (Pure Seed) - sow 20 lbs. 10 lbs., $22.00. Agree Seed Potatoes. Potatoes in America, yield heels per acre for each and price range from $2.00 to $4.00 has kept in such close touch Colleges as the John A. Sal t Seed House specializes in of seed that are brought of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minne other Agricultural Colleges Corn-Naming R SEED CO. 182 South 8th St. La Crosse, Wt. send me your Free 1910 Seed Whose Seeds Have You Use guest this name W to Do you which we do be sure However the corn. All Dose, Small Price ear signature: --- Do you wish a sample packet of the corn which we offer you $50 to name? (If you do be sure to enclose $60 to pay mail charges, you need not have sample to name the corn. WESTERN CANADA WESTERN CANADA Sonator Dolliver, of Iowa, says: "The stream of emigration from the United States is growing." Would you be willing to try Salzer's Seeds? 60 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Senator Dollier recently publicized the work of English speaking people in Canada and said: "There is a need for English speaking people this will be made to many Iowa farmers to Canada. Our people, the government and the excellent admirers are coming to you in terms of thousands, and Iowa farmers who made Canada their home during 1909, 1910, 1911 and 1912, during the year added to the wealth of the country upwards of $170,000,000,000. Grain growing, mining, dairy farming are all profitable. Free Homeowners in the very best district, 160 acre pre-employment at schools and churches in every settlement, climate unrest, and building material plentiful. Settlers raised cattle and cooperative illustrated pamphlets. Write, to Sept of Immigration Ontario, Can. or to Canada Governor. J. S. CRAWFORD No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. (Use address no longer put.) Readers of this paper de- siring to buy anything advert- ised in its columns should insist on having what columns ask for, refusing al- substitutes or imitations. WANTED ACTIVE LAND AGENTS to sell irrigated tracts in Pecos Valley. Very large commissions. Pine proposition. Wm. L. Bore 227 N. Y. Life Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. W. N. U. WICHITA, NO. 9-1910 For Family Needs You will find Hostetter's Stomach Bitters especially well adapted. It is compounded from the purest drugs and is good for every member of the family. When the appetite is poor, system run down, or you suffer from Sick Headache, Vomiting, Heartburn, Sour Stomach, Indigestion, Costiveness, Biliousness, Colds and Malaria, take nothing but HOSTETTER' CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTER Mrs. Henpeck—John, what's your honest opinion of my new hat? Mr. Henpeck—Don't ask me, Mary. You know you're much bigger and longer than I am! KEEP BABY'S SKIN CLEAR Few parents realize how many estimable lives have been embittered and social and business success prevented by serious skin affections which so often result from the neglect of minor eruptions in infancy and childhood. With but a little care and the use of the proper emollients, baby's skin and hair may be preserved, purified and beautified, minor eruptions prevented from becoming chronic and torturing, disfiguring rashes, itchings, irritations and chafings dispelled. To this end, nothing is so pure, so sweet, so speedily effective as the constant use of Cuticura Soap, assisted, when necessary, by Cuticura Ointment. Send to Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., sole proprietors, Boston, for their free 32-page Cuticura Book telling all about the care and treatment of the skin. A. Benefactor. "Are you doing anything for others?" asked the philanthropist. "Sure," answered Mr. Crosslots, "I make a garden every day for the benefit of my neighbors' chickens." Taking No Risk Boy—Gimme that cigar, doctor? Doctor—No, son, it would make you ill and your father owes me a bill now. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drugstore money if it fails to cure. B. W. 400'S signature is on each box. 25c. There is no beautiful of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. Ralph Waldo Emerson. ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM is the old habit, usually found in every drug store and in practically every home. For sale by all druggists. 25c, 50c and $1.00 bottles. Commonplace it may appear, this doing of one's duty embodies the highest ideal of life—Smiles. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers, 5c a package. If you want to test a man's character watch and see what creates in him an enthusiasm. —Angela Dickens. Mrs. Winiews Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 25c a bottle. Landlords and tenants can never see through the same spectacles. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM FOR BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES, BACKACHE MR 375 "Guaranteed" TAKE A DOSE OF PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR CUGHS AND COLDs It will instantly relieve that racking cough. Taken promptly it will often prevent Asthma, Bronchitis and serious throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed safe and very palatable. All Druggists, 25 cents. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS KANSAS RAILROAD MUST OBEY STATE CF FICIALS' ORDERS. TO OPERATE A DAILY TRAIN Legality of Board's Action Finally Settled—Decision Applies to All States With Like Organizations. Washington, D. C.—Upholding the constitutionality of the law creating the railroad commission of Kansas, the supreme court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the supreme court of Kansas in issuing an injunction to compel the Missouri Pacific Railway company to operate a passenger train from Madison, Kan., to the Kansas-Missouri state line. The court held that even if the operation of this passenger train was at a loss, the railroad was under a duty to perform such service as long as it retained its charter. The matter first came to the attention of the court of Kansas when the railroad commission asked that the railroad be compelled to obey its order, requiring it to operate a separate passenger train service instead of a mixed passenger and freight service on its Madison branch from the state line between Kansas and Missouri and Madison, Kan. Legality Established. The company answered that the revenues from the branch did not warrant separate service and if the deficit in such a service was to be met by business elsewhere the property of the railroad would be confiscated in violation of the constitution. The railroad attacked the constitutionality of the law creating the railroad commission as an attempt of the legislature to delegate executive authority to it. In more than fifty other decisions the court passed on the administration of justice as it had appeared in the lower federal courts and state tribunals in more than half the states in the union. Many state laws were declared unconstitutional, more upheld, and the laws of the United States given a final interpretation. The importance of state railroad laws decided exceeded any other line of cases. The state of Minnesota won a complete victory over the Great Northern Railway company and the Chicago, Great Western Railway company, which had resisted the state's attempt to levy a four per cent gross earnings tax on them. Other States Win. The state of South Carolina likewise won a victory over railroads when the court adopted the view of the court of South Carolina that the law requiring railroads to pay a penalty of $50 for failure to adjust within 90 days claims for losses applied only to interstate traffic. The state of Alabama had its statute levying an annual franchise tax on foreign corporations declared unconstitutional. Railroads brought the case to the supreme court. The state of Georgia lost in most of its contentions in the attempt to levy on the Georgia railroad and banking company property and franchise taxes, despite charter exemptions. DEATH FOLLOWS TROLLEY'S DASH. Wild Car Demolishes Carriages—Kills One, Injures Seventeen. St. Louis, Mo.-A Park avenue car dashed a quarter of a mile down a steep incline on Park avenue, killing one man, injuring seventeen persons, demolishing two carriages, and finally wrecking itself. John Vovee, 54 years old, was thrown beneath the wheels of the car when it struck his carriage at Park and Grand avenues and was crushed to death, while his companion was badly hurt. Pursuing its wild career, with the motorman helplessly trying to apply the brakes, the car crashed into another carriage at Vandeventer avenue, demolishing the wheels and injuring its two occupants. A block farther down the street the car jumped the tracks and tipped over on its side when it collided with the curb. Seven of the passengers on the car were women and three of them fainted during the hairraising ride. All of them were more or less seriously hurt. Organizer Arrested. Philadelphia, Pa.—Police officials took the initiative in the war being waged between the striking car men and the officials of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, when they arrested Clarence O. Pratt, national organizer of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway employees, on a warrant charging him with "conspiring to incite a riot." The warrant was served as Pratt was leaving an automobile after he had attended mass meeting of the union car men. You Look Prematurely Old Fought to Retain Formula Which Has Made a Fortune L. T. Cooper, the man who believes that 90 per cent. of all fill health of this generation is caused by stomach trouble, is fast winning a national faith in his theory. His claim is now admitted by a surprising number of people throughout the country, and he is gaining new adherents every day. While speaking of his success in a recent interview, Mr. Cooper said: "I believed ten years ago that any one who could produce a formula that would thoroughly regulate the stomach would have a fortune. When I got hold of this formula I knew within six months that I was right, and that my fortune was made. I called the medicine Cooper's New Discovery, although I did not get up the formula. I have owned it, however, for over five years. I have had one lawsuit over it, which I won in the courts. When it was settled The Cooper Medicine Company became the only firm in the world that can prepare the medicine. The preparation has sold like wildfire wherever introduced. As I have said before, it is successful simply because it puts the stomach in perfect shape, then nature does the rest. There are any number of complaints never before associated with stomach trouble that the medicine has alleviated in thousands of cases." Among statements obtained recently from users of this medicine that is arousing such universal discussion is one from Mrs. Emma Stanley, living in Chicago, at 713 Washington Boulevard, who said: "Perhaps I had the most complicated case that Mr. Cooper had to deal with. I was troubled for years with my stomach. I consulted with doctors and took many patent medicine preparations without result. My stomach was in such a wretched shape that I could not enjoy a meal that I ate. "I was very nervous, and could hardly sleep. I had a roaring in my ears and dancing spots before my eyes. I felt very bad and weak. Then there was a very sore spot at the pit of my stomach that nearly set me wild. "I heard about the Cooper medicine and decided to try it. I used four bottles, and the improvement in my case has been really wonderful. My nerves have been quieted, and I am so much improved that I feel like a new woman. "I cannot say too much for these wonderful remedies, for they have made me well." Cooper's New Discovery is sold by all druggist. If your druggist cannot supply you, we will forward you the name of a druggist in your city who will. Don't accept "something just as good."—The Cooper Medicine Co., Dayton, Ohio. LOOKING AHEAD. Elephant—Why does Longneck run around with his head so close to the ground? Lion—Why, he's afraid that if he raises it he'll bump his head into one of those airships! WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES SUSPECT THE KIDNEYS. Backache is kidney ache, in most cases. The kidneys ache and throb with dull pain because there is inflammation within. You can't be rid of the ache until you cure the cause—the kidneys. Every Better tells a Story Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys. G. S. Warren, 1517 No. 7th St., Boise, Idaho, says: "An injury to my back years ago left me lame. I had to use a cane, and it hurt me terribly to stoop or lift. The kidney secretions passed too frequently. For five years since I was cured by Doan's Kidney Pills, I have had no return of the trouble." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. No man can be provident of his time who is not prudent in the choice of his company.—feremy Taylor. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 500. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.—Washington. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS. Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers 5 cents. A dog's bark isn't as bad as his bite, but it lasts longer. Coffroth Wins Race, London to 'Erisco Coffroth Wins Race, London to Prisco. James W. Coffroth, fight promoter, won his bet of $2,000 made with a member of the National Sporting club of London that he could reach San Francisco in ten days from London. Coffroth had a margin of two hours and forty minutes. Coffroth, according to agreement, sent a telegram to Eugene Corrl, with whom he had the wager. When he arrived at the Oakland pier he was welcomed by a large delegation that cheered him as he stepped from his car. The time made by Coffroth is the fastest ever made from London to San Francisco over the Atlantic and across the continent. He made the trip in nine days five hours and five minutes. The journey from Omaha to San Francisco was made on the famons San Francisco "Overland Limited" of the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific, and is simply another victory for Safety, Service, Speed via the old Overland Route. Helping the Minister. A Scotch preacher had in his congregation an old woman who was deaf. In order to hear the sermon each Sunday, this old lady would seat herself at the foot of the pulpit stairs. One day the sermon was about Jonah, and the preacher became very rhetorical. "And when the sailors threw Jonah overboard," he said, "a big fish swallowed him up. Was it a shark that got 'im? Nay, my brethren, it was ne'er a shark. Was it a swordfish that eat him? Nay—" "It was a whale," whispered the old lady excitedly. "Hush, Biddie," said the preacher, indignantly. "Would ye tak' th' word of God out o' yer ane meenister's mouth?"—Success Magazine. Power of Example. "It itt a pretty kind world for a poor old Swede voman like me," said Christine. "But sometimes ida a pretty good world anyvays. I vas at a place yesterday vere de lady always make me iron all afternoon und den send me home mitout my supper. So yesterday I tolt her how find you vas to me, and how you tell me set down and rest till supper get ready, und git me money for de street car so I don't have to valk home ven I been so tired, und all about you. So ven I put avde irons yesterday dot lady she say to me, 'Set down und have something to eat pretty soon, Christine; you not be in de vay.' Dot's because I tell her about you, ma'am. I t'ink lots of peoples be goooder if de know about somebody else bein' good."—Newark News. Unexpected Recommendation One day, when Lord Thurlow was very busy at his home in Ormond street, a poor curate applied to him for a living then vacant. "Don't trouble me," said the chancellor, turning upon him with a frowning brow. "Don't you see I am busy and can't listen to you?"—what duke or lord recommended you? The poor curate lifted up his eyes and, with dejection, said he had no lord to recommend him but the Lord of Hosts. "The Lord of Hosts!" replied the chancellor, "the Lord of Hosts!—I believe I have had recommendations from most lords, but do not recollect one from him before; so, do you hear, young man, you shall have the living." Catarrh Cannot Be Cured WITH LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and causes internal inflammation. Halls's Catarrh Care is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous membranes. Halls's Catarrh Care is taken outside. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with other medicines to treat mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in patients. F. J. CHENEY and Co., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by Drugsale, price 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Comparison Shunned "You didn't cry at all at the matinee." "No," answered the reposeful girl; "I couldn't think of such a thing." "But the young woman with you wept copiously." "Of course. Her lace handkerchiefs are ever so much more elegant than mine."—Washington Star. Make $500 in Gold. Read the magnificent offer by the John A. Salzer Seed Co. in another part of this paper. Get your wits to work and capture the $500.00, and at the same time secure a supply of the most reliable seeds on earth. The company is one of the largest in the country, and thoroughly responsible. A Thought Reader. "So you are studying telepathy: "Yes," answered Senator Sorghum; "my object in life has been to find what people are thinking and then say it first. Any reliable system would simplify my labors immensely." Distemper In all its forms, among all ages of horses and dogs, cured and others in the same stable prevented from having the disease with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Every bottle guaranteed. Over 500,000 bottles sold last year, $50, $100, Good Druggies, manufacturers. Agents wanted. Write for free book. Spohn Med. Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind. The Unterried Improver. First Angel—What is the rumpus in the seventh heaven? Second Angel—a moral uplifter has broken through the roof trying to find an eighth heaven. It is easy to offend people who have no use for you. SOME REASON IN OBJECTION Scottish Kilt Doubtless a Reasonable and Convenient Garment, But Not for All Occasions. "At a dinner at Claridge's, the smartest hotel in London," said, with no little pride a Chicagoan, "I sat beside young Rhinelander Stewart, Anita Stewart's brother, you know, Anita Stewart married Don Miguel of Braganza. "I joked Rhinelander a bit on the kilt that he wore at his sister's Scottish wedding. He took my joking in good part. He said the kilt was a fine, conventional dress, and till recently he had thought it suitable everywhere and for all purposes." Recently, though, he suggested that the house servants in Tulloch castle should wear as livery the Stewart kilt; but the major domo objected. "Now, said Mr. Stewart, 'what is your objection?' "Aweel, sir,' the major domo answered, 'a man canna clean upstairs windows in a kilt, noo, can he?' "—Exchange. These Knowing Children "Come here, Mamie, dear. Look at this beautiful Misty girl. isn't she lovely? I don't think Misty ever drew a more charming figure!" "Do you think, papa, that this is the model that used to sit on Mr. Misty's knee?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Dewitt—Does your wife follow the fashions closely? Jewitt—I should say so; she has one of those "standing room only" dresses. —Smart Set. There is always work, and tools to work withal, for those who will.—Ruskin. Despair and D one but a woman can tell the s sair, and the despondency endur burden of ill-health and pain ingements of the delicate and i njectively feminine. The tortures sily upset the nerves if long cont Pierce's Favorite Prescription skness and disease of the femin IT MAKES WEAK WO SICK WOMEN It allays inflammation, heals ul It tones and builds up the nery and motherhood. Honest me have nothing to urge upon its alcoholic and has a record o They probably know of some that tells all about woman's dis one-cent stamps to Dr. Pierce you a free copy of his great Adviser—revised, up-to date ing, 31 stamps. Address Dr. R. For Rheu Pain er the blood becomes sl stiffen and aches and Liniment quickens th and joints and stops a g promptness. at it is Best for Rheu DIEHL, of Mann's Choice, R.F.D. title of Sloan's Liniment for rheu ever knew for I can't do without No one but a woman can tell the story of the suffering, the despair, and the despondency endured by women who carry a daily burden of ill-health and pain because of disorders and derangements of the delicate and important organs that are distinctly feminine. The tortures so bravely endured completely upset the nerves if long continued. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a positive cure for weakness and disease of the feminine organism. It allays inflammation, heals ulceration and soothes pain. It tones and builds up the nerves. It fits for wifehood and motherhood. Honest medicine dealers sell it, and have nothing to urge upon you as "just as good." alcoholic and has a record of forty years of cure. It is non-secret, non-alcoholic and Ask YOUR NEIGHBORS. They probably If you want a book that tells all al them at home, send 21 one-cent stamp only, and he will send you a free copy Common Sense Medical Adviser—rev In handsome cloth-binding, 31 stamps. As we get older the blood cles and joints stiffen and easier. Sloan's Liniment up the muscles and joints with astonishing promptn Proof that it is Be Mrs. DANIEL H. DIEHL, of Mann "Please send me a bottle of Sloan's L. It is the best remedy I ever knew for It is non-secret, non-alcoholic and has a record of forty years of cures. Ask YOUR NEIGHBORS. They probably know of some of its many cures. If you want a book that tells all about woman's diseases, and how to cure them at home, send 21 one-cent stamps to Dr. Pierce to pay cost of mailing only, and he will send you a free copy of his great thousand-page illustrated Common Sense Medical Adviser—revised, up-to date edition, in paper covers. In handsense cloth-binding, 31 stamps. Address Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y. For Rheumatic Pains As we get older the blood becomes sluggish, the muscles and joints stiffen and aches and pains take hold easier. Sloan's Liniment quickens the blood, limbers up the muscles and joints and stops any pain or ache with astonishing promptness. Proof that it is Best for Rheumatism. Mrs. DANIEL H. DIEHL, of Mann's Choice, R.F.D., No. 1, Pa., writes: "Please send me a bottle of Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and stiff joints. It is the best remedy I ever knew for I can't do without it." Also for Stiff Joints. Mr. MILTON WHEELER, 2100 M "I am glad to say that Sloan's Lini joints than anything I have ever tri Sloa Linim is the qickest and best rem tism, Sciatica, Toothache, EELLER, 2100 Morris Ave., Birmi at Sloan's Limiment has done n I have ever tried." oan's himem d best remedy for Rhe Toothache, Sprains, Br Mr. MILTON WHEELER. 2100 Morris Ave., Birmingham. Ala., writes: "I am glad to say that Sloan's Liniment has done me more good for stiff joints than anything I have ever tried." is the qickest and best remedy for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Toothache, Sprains, Bruises and Insect Stings. Price 25c., 50c., and $1.00 at All Dealers. Send for Sloan's Free Book on Horses. Address DR. EARL S. SLOAN. BOSTON. MASS. CURES CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, RHEUM- ATISM, STOMACH AND LIVER COMPLAINT GET A 25c BOX ALL DRUGGISTS Nature's Remedy EASY— MG. U.S. PAY OFFER NR- TABLETS - NR SURE TO ACT BETTER THAN PILLS FOR LIVER ILLS A. H. LEWIS MEDICINE CO., BT. LOUIS, MO. No des a d der dist ple Dr. wear FAMOUS DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION. PE·RU·NA FOR DYSPEPSIA (CATARRH OF STOMACH) Jewis' Single Binder 50 Cigar GUARANTEED FRANK DIEWIS STRAIGHT FURSE SWINER LIWIS Single Binder EXTRA QUALITY FACTORY OF PEoria, Illinois Many smokers prefer them to 100 cigars. Tell the dealer you want Lewis' Single Binder. Factory, Peoria, Illinois. and Despondency man can tell the story of the suffering, the dependency'endured by women who carry health and pain because of disorders and delicate and important organs that are The tortures so bravely endured com- vees if long continued. State Prescription is a positive cure for of the feminine organism. IS WEAK WOMEN STRONG, BICK WOMEN WELL. Information, heals ulceration and soothes pain. holds up the nerves. It fits for wifehood d. Honest medicine dealers sell it, and to urge upon you as "just as good." has a record of forty years of cures. ly know of some of its many cures. about woman's diseases, and how to cure hops to Dr. Pierce to pay cost of mailing of his great thousand-page illustrated used, up-to-date edition, in paper covers. Address Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y. For Rheumatic Pains becomes sluggish, the mus- aches and pains take hold quickens the blood, limbers and stops any pain or ache ess. ist for Rheumatism. Choice, R.F.D., No. 1, Pa., writes: tainment for rheumatism and stiff joints. can't do without it." arris Ave., Birmingham. Ala., writes: ment has done me more good for stiff d." ATION, BILIOUSNESS, RHEUM- COMACH AND LIVER COMPLAINT TEE'S-REMEDY ABLETS-NR EASY— SURE TO ACT IN PILLS FOR LIVER ILLS MEDICINE CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. y Old E, $1.00, retail. SLOAN & LINIMENT KILLS PAIN Degustation W. N. Miller NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone - Bell 1641 Subscribe and pay for the Wichita Searchlight. It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. HARNESS MAKER 426 North Main St. New and 2nd Hand Harness Harness bought, sold, repaired and exchanged WHY NOT PAY what you owe to the Searchlight? It is only a small sum. Call at our office 634 N Water and save us from bothering you with a collector. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD CHEAP D. J. GREEN AT 419-421-423 N. Water St. has put in a fine Saw Mill and opened up a neat little LUMBER YARD. He sells Lumber Right, Too $18.00 - 20.00 - and $22.00 per' M' Be well to buy of him before the entire stock is exhausted he has now on hand about 50,000 ft. of good quality. SEE HIM before buying else- where. DR. BROWN—Phone 1537. Ind. The member of the G. L. A. Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Johnson. The decorations were in colonial style and artistic. The quotations and papers were on George Washington. The hostess served an eloquent luncheon. Red hatchets and pretty post cards were the favors. They will meet next week with Mrs. W. H. Tillman. The Y. M. C. A. sent four delegates to Topeka to represent the Association at the State Convention. The delegates were Dr. Brown the president Thos Glover J. W. Thompson and Geo. White They retrnrd bringing many good things for the goung colored men of our city. They had a very beneficial conference with W U. Hunton the colored enter national Secretary. New life has been injected intn the association here and it would appear that the boys are about ready for a campaign for the building. The organization needs the active co-operation of every citizen lodgand church in Wichita. An approval will also be made to the Club Women of Wichita. A membership campaign is now on join the association only one dollar a year The Interstate Association of Operating Threshermen meets at Wichita, March 8th 9th and 10, and all reports to the contrary are in error. Arrangement are already completed for entertaining the largest gathering of this kind ever held in Wic ita. The active membership of the arsociation has been increased by several of hundred during the year, and the executive sessions will bring up matters of great importance to every thresherman in the Southwest. Contrary to any reports that there was to be no Marce mdeting—there will be held in Wichita on the 8th 9th and 10th of that month the largest gath- --- ering of threshermen ever gotten together at one time and place. All threshermen are welcome whether members of the State Association or not. The Wichita delegation to the session of the State Y. M. C. A. composed of Hon. Thos. Glover, Geo, W. White, J. W Thompson and Dr. G. G. Brown report a splendid session held in Topeka, Feb. 10th to Feb. 13th They returned with highest words of praise and each was nigibly pleased with the courteies extended. Another Normal and Industrial Institnson for the uplift of our race is to be opened up at Indianapolis Indiana. Rev. J. C. Patton B. D. D. D. President. Have you secured your little Pingree patch for the coming spring? It not you should begin to look for one now. Miss. Grace Price is reported very ill. Leroy Knox has been quite ill at the home of his father 330 N. Mead. Dr. J. E. Farmer has returned from a business trip to Newton. Patronize the merchants whose "ad" you read in the columns of the Searchlight. E. D. Drain and wife of Binger Okla. arrived in the city Saturday on business. Mr. Drain has a splendid farm near Binger Ok. and is doing fine. His farm is well stocked and he is pushing forward to success. He owns some valuable property on Wichita Street. DR. BROWN—Office 517 N. Main St. IGH IN CIVILIZATION'S SCALE. Jnknown Peoples of America Who Have Perished Utterly. Between the region occupied of old by the Aztecs and the realm far to the south over which the Incas ruled lies an immense stretch of territory, a thousand miles long and 800 wide, where the remains of unknown and wonderful civilizations are being discovered, says a writer in Van Norden's Magazine. This region extends from the northern boundaries of Peru to the southern limits of Costa Rica. in one section alone along the coast of Ecuador six entirely unknown civilizations were recently brought to light by Prof. Marshall H. Saville, and a vast collection of relics has been brought to New York. This collection is to be the nucleus of a great American museum, which will represent the history of ancient peoples who attained an extraordinarily high degree of civilization, yet whose very existence has been hitherto lost in antiquity. The famed marble chairs of Rome at its zenith were not more symmetrical or beautifully carved than those of one of these unknown civilizations. No pottery of any other ancient race was more delicately patterned than that found in vast quantities, as numerous almost as pebbles, on the sites where these extinct peoples dwelt. Their cloth was of truly marvelous weave; in beauty of design, richness of color and fineness of texture no fabric of to-day surpasses it. Antiquity of the Sausage. The sausage dates back to the year 397. It has been asserted that the Greeks in the days of Homer manufactured sausages, but this prehistoric mixture had nothing in common with our modern product. The ancient so-called sausage was composed of the same materials which enter into the make-up of the boudin of the French market and the blood pudding of the French-Canadian. The ancient sausage was enveloped in the stomachs of goats. Not until the tenth century did the sausage made of hashed perk become known. It was in or near the year 1500 that, thanks to the introduction into Germany of cinnamon and saffron, the sausages of Frankfort and Strassburg acquired a universal reputation. --- Peck's Bad Boynan Airship BY HON. GEORGE W. PECK HE STAMPEDES THE TRIBE LEDERER Pa Explained to the Old King That the Cowboy Was the Agent of the Great Spirit. (Copyright, 1908, by W. G. Chapman). (Copyright in Great Britain.) This being a king over a few thousand negroes, the position Pa holds, with the regular king of the tribe reduced to the occupation of interpreter to the white king, has its drawbacks, and Pa is getting pretty sick of it, the cowboy that is with us is discouraged, and I have no one to play with but some coons who never cared for anything but to feast on human flesh, sleep and fight among themselves, so Pa is arranging to skip out some morning with the airship when we get our hands on the gold and diamonds this tribe has hidden around the camp. But in the meantime we are educating those Africans into the methods of civilization. Pa has issued an edict that the eating of human flesh must cease, and he has explained to them that the Great Spirit will have it in for any person that kills except in self defense, and that all who are cannibals will never get to heaven, and the whole tribe had sworn off on eating the bodies of human beings and Pa has taught them the way to broil a beefsteak, and they can't get enough of it. They never knew what it was to eat the flesh of Pa Explained to the Old King That the cattle, but just raised cattle for the hides, and to sell at the railroad stations, but they never knew what the white buyers did with the cattle. Pa has showed them how to dig wells, and get good water to drink, instead of surface water and liquor made out of some kind of berries, that makes you drunk to smell of it. The cowboy has got a buffalo trained to ride and a zebra that acts like a regular cow pony of the plains. The cowboy came near to getting us in trouble by getting drunk on the berry juice. He got on the zebra with his lariat, rope and through the spurs to the animal and rode through the camp and threw his rope over the old ex-king and tightened it up around his neck, just to show what he could do, and the zebra ran away and dragged the king through the chaparral and came near killing him, but Pa explained to the old king that the cowboy was the agent of the Great Spirit, and was trying out the king to see if he had patience, and could take a joke without letting his angry passions rise, and that if he could smile at adversity he would be looked upon as one of the elect. Pa told him that often King Edward, Emperor William and the czar of Russia were roped and dragged around by the neck, and they enjoyed it. Pa's diplomatic talk to the negro king so impressed him that he wanted the cowboy to rope Pa and drag him some, but Pa pointed his finger to the sky and said he was so good that no rope could touch him. Gee, but those niggers are easy marks. Pa and the cowboy have been training the male members of the tribe in the military drill, and we have got eight companies that can march by fours and in platoons, and come into line just like soldiers, and they are proud of what they can do, but they only use clubs for guns, though Pa has promised them that when he gets money enough he will buy Winchester for the whole army, and we will go and wipe out a tribe about 20 miles away, and take all their gold and diamonds, and they are going to dig up their gold and diamonds and give them to Pa to buy guns. That is about when we will skip out for the coast and sail for Paris and New York. I suppose I ought to be killed, but I couldn't help having some fun with Pa's colored troops. One light Pa --- EDDER Told the Cowboy I Was Going to Have Some Fun Scarring Pa's Troops. had brought them into line, after drilling them, and had made them break ranks and it down around the big camp fire while the women served a barbecue banquet. All day the women had been cooking an ax and some pigs over a big fire, under Pa's supervision, cause Pa used to be a soldier and a politician, and had superintended political barbecues lots of times, and he had the meat cooked so nice that wild animals had come near camp to smell of the barbecue, and Pa's soldiers sat there watering at the mouth, and thinking how much better oxen and pigs were for food than human beings, and Pa felt that he had made a big triumph for civilization, and that his name would be handed down to future generations with the names of Stanley, Livingstone and Roosevelt. The negroes were resting around the fire talking about the day's drilling, and how, when they got the guns Pa was going to buy for them, they would go on the war path, when the women began to bring the food, the meat cut up in chunks, and sweet potatoes on big leaves and straw mats, and all began to eat like wild animals. It was too peaceful a scene for me to en- The Cowboy Was the Agent of the Spirit. Told the Cowboy I Was Going to H joy, so I went to a knapsack that I brought along from Paris, and got out my fireworks, which I always carry along for emergencies. I got out about a dozen nigger chasers and some Roman candies, and told the cowboy I was going to have some fun scaring Pa's troops, to see if they were brave enough to fight an enemy. The cowboy had been drinking some berry juice and he said he would assist at the Fourth of July celebration by taking his Winchester and firing at some of the jackals and hyenas that had been attracted by the barbecue smell, just as I touched off my fireworks. --- Well, it was a crime to do it, but what is a boy going to do when he is away off in a strange country, and he has to create his own fun? Well, just as the troops had got filled up with the meal, and the women who had served the banquet had sat down with the colored soldiers to eat what was left, and everybody was laughing, and Pa stood up by a tree in the light of the fire, like a fat statue, patting himself on the back and thinking he was the greatest man since Julius Caesar, I got a coal of fire and touched off my nigger chasers and pointed them towards the crowd sitting around the fire, and touched off a pin wheel I had fastened to a tree by a thorn, and opened up my battery of Roman candles, pointing them at Pa and the ex-king, who were the only ones standing up, and the cowboy cut loose with the Winchester at the wild animals, with a cowboy yell such as they give when they are shooting up a town out west. O my, O my! I hope I may live to see another such a circus some day, but I guess not, for if Pa does not kill me, the niggers will, if they ever come back. Those nigger chasers started the stampede. You know how nigger chasers such as boys use in America rush around in every direction spitting fire, and acting like crazy snakes. Well, they went into that crowd like pizen, run up the legs of the men, and chased the women, and there was a stampede for fair. Men and women fell over each other, clawed hair and got on their knees and said their "now I lay me," dodged, the nigger chasers, and when they got away from one chaser another one would meet them and run up their frames and jump off and go for another and there was the scaredest bunch of negroes that ever danced a war dance, and when the balls from the Roman candles began to strike all around Pa and the old king, and the pin wheel began to revolve and spatter out different colored lights, and the cowboy's Winchester boomed, and the wounded jackals howled, and a lion that got pretty near the camp let out a roar that shook the earth, the whole crowd made for the woods and I touched off a rocket and let it go into the crowd, there was a breaking of brush and a yelling in the negro dialect, and all that was left around the camp fire was Pa and the cowboy and your little Henery. Pa knew what was the trouble. He knew it was his little boy that created the disturbance. "They're off," says I, walking up to Pa, and putting my arm around him. "That scare pays me for all I have suffered since I came to Africa on this fool expedition," said the cowboy, as he picked up a piece of roast pig and began to gnaw it. "Hennery," says Pa, picking up a club, "you have stamped the noblest army in Africa, and broken up a tribe that were my subjects, and left me a white king with nothing to king it over; you have broken up the whole show, and I must proceed to kill you." I dodged and gave Pa the laugh, and have Some Fun Scarring Pa's Troops. told him his tribe would be back in the morning, and he could make up a story that the Great Spirit had become offended at the tribe and turned loose the elements on them, and Pa said: "Good idea, Hennery," and we climbed trees to sleep, while the hyenas came into camp and ate up the remains of the banquet. Pa said: "Hennery, you always raise hades on your watch, but I fear you have overdone it this time," and I said to Pa: "You wait 'till daylight, and the whole bunch will be back here worshiping you because they think you are a bald-headed god; see?" and Pa said: "Mebby, boy, mebby so." --- It is noticeable that the German papers have made no outcry over the fact that King Edward has personally written to Andrew Carnegie. There is a bank crerk in Elyria, O., who never has any difficulty in striking a balance. His father was a slack-rope walker, and his mother was a trick bicycle rider. Were the Mrs. Gilman brand of sociology to come into vogue there would soon be no society for sociology to operate upon and the exuders of guff would be among the unemployed. Miss Ross Becker has been appointed a claim agent and United States pension attorney at Missouri. She has been known for years as one of the most successful women in St. Louis, being a notary public and an insurance agent. Massachusetts has a law to prevent recklessness and speeding in automobiles, which law may be rendered ridiculous by its wrong punctuation, as it forbids driving over roads "laid out under the authority of the law recklessly or while under the influence of liquor." Boston, in consequence, is in rhetorical spasms. The secretary of the Colorado state bureau of child protection believes that a bad child gets its start from an ill-ordered home or from parents who possess evil traits of character, and wants a law passed making parents responsible for the misdoings of their minor children. But as bad traits of character are often inherited, what would the secretary do in case of an adopted child? In a fire panic in a New York cheap theater, a so-called exit was found to be a veritable trap, barring in the fleeing crowd instead of letting them find a way to safety. One would naturally suppose that the holocaust in Chicago would have prevented this dangerous practice for all time; but the lessons of catastrophes are quickly lost, especially when they are followed by no retributory measures. There will naturally be much feminine sympathy for the New Jersey woman who has appeared in court to complain about her husband's cruel treatment, relates the Washington Star, and who says: "I am a graduate of a cooking school. I make biscuits, pies, cake and all sorts of dalnties to please him, and he calls it all 'indigestion fodder!'" The judge advised the woman to cook corned beef and cabbage occasionally, and she said she would. A Minneapolis woman is suing the Western Union Telegraph Company for damages because when she telegraphed to her brother that "Pat," her husband, was drinking, and "to come at once," the message was made to read "Pat is dying," and a horde of relatives, notified by her brother, came from far and near to attend the wake, and she had the expenses to pay. If Pat had had anything to say in the matter he would probably have permitted them to pay their own expenses. Said an anxious mother to the family doctor: "What shall I do with my daughter Mary? She is simply candy crazy and, of course, eating nothing substantial makes her pale, if not downright yellow." Said the wise physician to the anxious mother: "Put Mary into a sweet shop, and she'll soon abhor the stuff! It is herole treatment, but it will cure her appetite for candy." Poor Mary! says the Indianapolis Star, how much pleasure she is going to lose for lack of a little self-denial. YOOK UMBRAGE AT ASPERSION Citizens Resented Being Voted for as Town's "Meanest Man." Old Scrooge might be a philanthropic Carnegie alongside certain tight-wads in Mount Vernon, but William Friedberg has no license to determine publicly who are the men who would squeeze a dollar until the eagle yelled: "Help! I'm melting!" For conducting a voting contest to determine the meanest man in Mount Vernon Friedberg, who keeps a cigar store there, was fined five dollars by Judge Platt here. A warning went with the fine. Friedberg lives in Astoria, but does business in Mount Vernon. He placed in his window a placard: "Come in and vote for the meanest man in Mount Vernon!" This was followed by a list of names. Conspluctious in the lot were the mayor and chief of police. Then came many solid ard staid citizens. After every name was a number signifying the votes the owner of the name had received so far. Great was the wrath of the so-called "meanest men." Friedberg was ordered to take the sign out of the window, but he refused to do so. His indictment for libel followed. In court he pleaded guilty, but asserted he did not know he was violating any law. White Plains Cor. New York Sun. A Knowing Dog. "Now," said the narrator, "I've got a dog here I would not take $100 for. You can believe me or not, but what I am going to tell you is the gospel truth. In the early part of last spring I lost about a score of very valuable sheep, until one day as I was looking across from my house to the edge of the range opposite, about two miles away, I noticed some sheep. I got my telescope, and assured myself that they were mine. I placed the telescope in a suitable position, and made Bob, our best colle, look through it. After about a minute the dog wagged his tail and made off. In less than two hours he brought the sheep home safe and sound."