Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT TWELTH YEAR GRAND M The Grandest and M Musical Feature o 20 - Leading Solo Artist New Hope Bap Friday Night, M GRAND MUSICALE The Grandest and Most Interesting Musical Feature of the Season 20 - Leading Solo Artists of Kansas - 20 New Hope Baptist Church Friday Night, March 24th 1911 A Rare Musical Treat Do Not Miss It Auspices - Kansas Club Silver Offering At the Door Bold Dec Bold Deception The usual and looked for political campaign grand-stand play of a few colored politicians has taken place. They have met, held a "Mass Meeting." "resolved" and "dissolved" and have entered upon the main objects of all Negro political clubs—that is to boost some white man for office for the number of dollars forth coming. Having used almost every other name to deceive their brethren and sisters, and to make them believe that their purported club is for something else, this time they spring a "brand new one" by calling their club the "Good Government Club"—in fact and in figures it ought to have been called the "Get Greenbacks Club"—for that is its real object. Why is it necessary to organize a "Good Government Club" in Wichita among its colored people at this time, as though they were a band of horse thieves, cut throats and murderers and say that such is necessary in order to show to the white people of this city that the "better class" of colored people believe in god government? Who are the "better class" of colored people, anyway? A survey of the gentlemen who seem to be the fathers of this movement—remind us of a like movement some time ago to organize a "blue-vein" club among the colored people of this city. It is said that this "Mass Meeting" was held at 601 N. Main—we know of no hall at this number that would hold or be capable of holding a "Mass Meeting"—then where was this "mass meeting" held and when, does this "good government club" which seeks to brand the colored people of Wichita as outlaws and criminals find its origin from the same source that the "blue-vein" movement did? Every colored man and every colored woman in Wichita believes in good government and they are rightly indignant over any insinuations by a set of "self-chosen" "better class" of citizens to class them as criminals, needing the immediate care of the police. It was just on this same basis eminating from almost the same source, that the colored people so strenuously objected to that once alleged organization the Negro "Blue-vein Club".May we ask, is this the "Blue-vein Society" under disguise? Who are the "Blue-vein" Negroes and who are the "Better Class" of Negroes? Is it not strange that the colored people of this city have gotten so suddenly bad and are so suddenly developing a strong desire to believe in "Bad Government." That a few, yes, and a mighty few, too, of its suposed "better class" of Negro citizens must hurriedly organize a "Good Government Club" right at the pivotal time of the spring speakers and then as ception its first speakers have a white man J. H. Graham candidate for Mayor of Wichita? Good government is it? Gentlemen your paste is too thin—it won't stick. Does it not appear to the casual thinking colored man or woman that the time to organize such a movement would have been better some months ago when the whole city was not torn up in a hot spring campaign? We believe in good government and we believe that every colored man and woman in this city believes in good government, but we are tired and we believe that all of the colored people of this city are tired of every time there is a campaign, that a few fellows should get together brand all the other members of the race as criminals, cut throats, anarchists, political ingrates, and every thing else mean and low in order to make some white man believe that they are capable of "getting them right" for the purpose of electing this white man to some office for a few lousy dollars. We have said and we still say, that every man, regardless of color, has a right and it is his bounden duty to take some part in these campaigns, but it is high time that this old deceptive racket is stopped. We know that there are Negroes in Wichita who believe themselves better than the rest of us colored folks, and would if they could make the white people believe the same. We know that there are a few in Wichita who would organize a "Bluevein Society", "Good Government" or any other club, if by doing so they could set themselves apart from the rest of us colored people, but we are proud of the fact that they cannot do so. The colored people of Wichita are not criminals, cut throats, beggars, law violators and believe in bad government as these gentlemen would make it appear, and any efforts to or the city and state in so far as it is SEARCHLIGHT-GLA FOUR ganize such a thing as a "Good Government Club" to show white people that the "better class" of colored people alone believe in this is an insult to the rest of the colored people of our city. WANT TO BE "HEAD" SO BAD. Some men are so foolish that they will bend heaven and earth—and all else—just to be "head" or "big I" in somethingg. Such fellows have that mean disposition to want to either "rule or ruin"—and when put at the "head" they usually "ruin." A fellow who develops this "head mania" is a freak of curiosity and a good fellow to shun. Why is it? SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1911. Is the Colored Y. M. C. A. Being Dragged Into Politics?? We have been making inquiries to find out when in the history of the white Y. M. C. A. work in this city have the doors of that institution been opened for political meetings. So far we have been unable to find a single instance where this has been permitted. The colored Y. M. C. A. permitted a political meeting in their rooms Wednesday night. It seems that the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. is being dragged into politics for some cause. A survey of the names of the men behind the political "good government movement" and the colored Y. M. C. A. will soon show this to be a fact. Is it not strange that almost every thing a colored man undertakes he must inject politics into it, and at the end he gets less out of it than anyone else. It does not occur to us that the colored Y. M. C. A. rooms is the proper place to hold these political meetings, especially, in view of the fact that there are so many public halls that can be secure for these political meetings. TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right Former City Clerk, Is Candidate for City Commissioner. Mr. R. N. Door, who has announced his candidacy for the office of city commissioner, is by no means a stranger to the voters of Wichita. He was for four years, 1905-09, city clerk, and his efficient administration of the affairs of that office won him many friends and adherents among the business men of the city. This was most fully proven by the fact that when in 1909 he became a candidate for city commissioner, he was defeated for a place on the ticket by but a single vote. Bradford States His Position George H. Bradford, former city councilman, announced that reported efforts to read him out of the city campaign have been of no purpose, and that he proposes to go before the voters of Wichita, independent of any obligations to any group of politicians, and without obligations to any corporation, or to any political organ. With the announcement that he is a candidate for mayor of Wichita, Mr. Bradford issued a detailed statement of his principles and the issues which he considered as vital at the present time. "I would rather not be mayor at all," he said, "than be a mayor with my hands tied. I do not propose to be directed by anybody, except the wish and the will of the majority of the citizens of this city." Mr. Bradford was in the city council for three years, and while there his friends credit him with having forced the gas company to reduce the minimum price on its metered service. Under a franchise the gas company was authorized to collect one dollar a month as a minimum charge on a meter, but Mr. Bradford had this reduced to 50 cents. He stated that in the summer the gas company now has about 1,000 meters for which it collects only 50 cents a month instead of the former charge of one dollar. Among other services which Mr. Bradford's friends include among his services while a public official was a clause in a gas ordinance providing for a definite purity in the quality of gas sold in this city; the advocating of a central fire station, and the distribution of other fire stations in outlying districts; also fathering the Forum building, and its location on property owned by the city; together with the designing of the big concrete bridge over the Arkansas River at Douglas avenue. Mr. Bradford's platform is as follows: Any candidate for the office of mayor of the city of Wichita should clearly define his position on all public questions in such unmistakable terms that the elector may know in using his right of franchise the policy that he is voting for. I believe it is the right of every citizen not only to know the character of the men who are candidates for the office of Mayor, but it is a further right they have to know the things, principles and policies for which those men stand in municipal matters, and with this object in view, I will state briefly my position on the important questions of today in their relation to the city of Wichita. As mayor of the city of Wichita, I would make an honest and strenuous endeavor to enforce all of the laws of within the power of the executive officer of our city. Under the commission form of government it is within the power of the mayor to cause a strict accounting of all public moneys expended, in all departments and my policy will be economy in so far as is consistent with good government, good healthy and progressive improvements in all parts of the city, so as to keep abreast of our Greater Wichita, and a strict accounting of the expenditures in each of those departments, permitting no money to be expended except by a voucher drawn upon the treasurer for accounts and salaries approved by two commissioners as provided in our law. As far as the laws of our state will permit I am heartily in favor of the city owning a municipal paving plant and doing its own paving, to the end that the tax payer may be relieved of paying a contractor's profit and doing away with the large commissions which are secured by professional promoters. In case the water works can be purchased at a reasonable price, I am in favor of taking over the rights and properties of the water company by the city, and in case the present system can not be purchased at a price consistent with good judgment, I am in favor of the immediate construction of an up-to-date soft water system for the city of Wichita. Having made no promise to any person or corporation as mayor, I will be under no obligation to any person or corporation and will nt be directed in my actions by any individual, group of individuals, corporations, newspapers or from any other source whatever, but shall in all instances try to carry out the wish and will of a majority of electors of our city, and shall work to the upbuilding of our Greater Wichita to the end that it shall continue to be more and more the greatest commercial center of the south west, and in this connection I might say I am in favor of the establishment of a trade bureau in which the city commissioners shall be the controlling spirit. Feeling that this declaration of my position on public questions is due my friends, supporters and the electors of the city of Wichita I submit the same for your consideration and will appreciate your support. GEO. H. BRADFORD. TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right DEATHBLOW TO CLASS LEGISLA TION. The West segregation scheme which was got up and passed by the city council of Baltimore for the purpose of preventing colored people from living in streets where the majority of residents were white has been declared null and void. The sooner all such unjust masures are wiped out of existence in the United States the better. Class legislation has no place in a republic. The West ordinance was a disgrace to the intelligent citizens of Baltimore. It deserved the death which it died. In all such class there should be no resurrection.—Dodson. OBJECT TO NEGROES Cincinnati, O., March 17.—With conflicting reports emanating from union and railroad headquarters, here today, an accurate estimate of the result of the strike order sent last night to white firemen of the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific railroad was impossible. The brotherhood officials claimed that the order had generally observed while at the offices of T. C. Powell, vice president of the road, it was stated that there has been no interruption of service. The men are striving to have negro firemen excluded from fast and freight and passenger trains. A NEGRO CARRIER KEEPS HIS PLACE. The Postoffice Department is Behind Him. White Cannot Be Removed Says the Ruling. Unless He is Guilty of Leroy White, the negro rural mail carrier over whom trouble has been brewing at Bayneville, Kan., will remain on his job. So read orders sent fourth assistant postmaster general. The order said further that unless the patrons of the route over which the negro deliveries mail can complain of irregularities White cannot be removed. White says he will "stay with it." White was urged by his father to take the examination recently to fill a vancacy caused by the former mail carrier's resignation. He passed with a grade of 94.50, higher than any of the white applicants. He immediately took up the work. Eighteen families have removed their mail boxes. One has moved its box to an Oatville route. Two families go several miles to Shulte, Kan., postoffice for mail and others go to Bayneville. Two families to whom the route is the greatest advantage, have replaced their boxes after a wek without mail. The patrons of the route can discover no irregularities on the part of White. The Bayneville postmaster declares the mail could not be carried better. Young White graduated last year from Clearwater high school. MAKING VISITS. Frank Wilson, C. G. M., and Dtr. Emma Gaines, C. G. P., will make the following visitations during March. Fort Scott, March 17th and 18th, Weir. March 20th and 21st; Coffeyville, March 22nd and 23rd. NO.49 R. B. Campbell Of Riverside For Commissioner I have filled my nomination papers with the signatures of over one hundred twenty-five business, professional and laboring men attached thereto. In seeking the nomination and election to the office of City Commissioner, I have but one ambition, and that is to serve the city with credit to the office, to the friends who are supporting me, and to myself. If I am elected and make a failure in any essential particular, I am one of the heaviest losers in the transaction. I am 35 years old, and have lived here since I was 7, with the exception of the time spent in the cattle business in Western Kansas. My home and property interests are here, and I shall continue to make this my home. I have been an atcive member and director of the Chamber of Commerce, member of the School Board, director and treasurer of the Associated Charities, and to those who do not know me I will say that I shall be glad if they will make inquiries of the members of any of those organizations as to my activity, ability and general fitness to properly handle whichever of the departments of our city I may be called upon to fill. I have made no promises, nor have I any to make except that I shall give my time and best efforts to the faithful performance of my duties in the same clean, sensible, energetic way in which I have always conducted my own business affairs. I believe in a progressive administration, without extravagance. I believe in Results rather than promises. I believe there are many reforms or changes that can be made for the general good of the city, such as a municipal paving plant, for instance, but think these matters should be handled in a careful, business-like way, the same as any change or reform would be put in practice in one's own private business. I am a firm believer in Wichita. My father, B. H. Campbell, was before me, I am proud of her achievements, and my only ambition is to help her grow stronger and better, both commercially, socially and morally, and make her a better place in which to live. If you believe in these general sentiments and believe in my sincerity, your support will be appreciated. Yours very truly, R. B. CAMPBELL. APPOINTED RAILWAY MAIL CLERK. Milton Perry, one of Wichita's intelligent young colored men has passed the Civil Service examination and has been appointed to a position as Railway mail clerk out of Wichita. The many friends of young Mr. Perry extend to him their hearty congratulations and wish for him success in his new improvement. Let other young colored men follow the example laid by Mr. Perry. LOST AN EYE. C. Swan, 1058 N Mosley, while at his work on a scaffold several feet from the ground driving a big spike nail, Wednesday, March 10th, hit the nail a hard blow and the nail flew from the timber and struck Mr. Swan squarely in the left eye, entirely destroying the eye sight. He had the presence to come down from the scaffold and other workmen came to his aid and took him to his home. A physician was called and examined the injury. He was taken to the Wichita hospital where the eye was removed. He is doing nicely now, and is able to be at his home. 6 : EALTHY American widows 14 977 777A, lemme : a MUALDO?P have come in recent years to ff axe Se Ce a: to play a most important part \\ 2027" ee ee aN Fal \t7 es in several important divisions |\\ @cze4 eae ee as | WP] et ap ‘of the world’s affairs. It ia [\\ 29e7OVAER | Of ma > not, either, merely herein the a pe ee ee ee 4 ie Be United States that these mon- Pe ae ages: Les ia eyed women are making their |) & fuego gee 8 7 Con 3 Wee emt ei Rnwence tet, on the con |) ak 16 GIR | Cee . hae ar trary, their influence has pro- 2) 0 7 aa BUC gr ae kl fea ee ven fully as potent in many || MM gl tee ee Bs Pay 2 circles abroad—so much 80, ae x ee Wa ae on Sas indeed, that the good people ee. vy ee io has “3 ug Pee ‘of Europe have been compelled to sit up and eo ee A nd ee pipe tere take notice of the American widows as n class [i =i) 6 "= gat Nee Pos get ees well worthy to rank with any subdivision of ea oi Ai i ie a 0 5, Gap eh society abroad (not even excepting the nobil- pene i pe\* 3s eee ity), if the comparison be made on the basis ey Csr | eae pa 3 3 v Bae ‘of gowns or millinery or jewelry or any of the 8 See y o IN eae ae Pe other standards by which the feminine world eS ar kate a oe \! See gets such store. ee a. aN No 2 Ba oe. Here in the United States it would be diffi- Z :) Hoe a ae 3s gy as cult to name a sphere in which the wealthy fs re | WY ee 9 widows have not been exerting tremendous tee paae Loe NR influence of late years. Even in politics they | eee a Seg ee 4h <j i ae have not waited upon the victory of the suf- ge, bs ee frage cause to enable them to take a hand. a en bi ie Mines ¥or the present, to be sure, thelr influence is Oe me Puce E indirect, but it is none the less tangible, as ike: mee % 2 \ ~ Was LLL witness the power of the salon maintained by pg a amb ae A cs aes ane F that brilliant woman, Mrs. Hitt, widow of the Oe See eee RO eS late chairman of the foreign relations commit- SE ee ae “ Eee tee of the house of representatives and the BENG ES eo @ eee backing which Senator Beveridge of Indiana ee (aes a wie > has had through the fact that his wife is the Ee ss Bf if eee sy Kinswoman of Mrs. Marshall Field, widow of {ee 2 Be ae i ae ny Re by Mes 5 the Chicago merchant. os 2 bo dag ho Sel aa Socially there ts no question as to the tre- e sf ae A Be 2 pot mendous power of the American widow. To Ce 2 ie Se fei i realize it one has only to stop to reflect how i ee Mee 2 LY the polite world is dominated by the hospital!- eee ae rae ee ae tles of such well-to-do widows as Mrs. L. Z ee Y le —— Lelter, widow of the Chicago eae multimillionaire and mother =] ee a : = Ba Z of the late Lady Curzon, eA A y Pe Fy ce es late vicereine of India; Mrs. A Serer A ¢. eS é& é George M. Pullman, widow of SS se Fg Pe oe OU ee the car builder; Mrs. Thom- ge. es se ek is | s as F. Walsh, widow of the ee ae eee oe ee — “Mining King;” Mrs. Mary ey Gey Dceouaaa oS as ie Scott Townsend, widow of ee cs, 8 ee ee eee — See gee Se |\\ .& oe a eee | Ve EN a ee Be es, ect cg : ge te ae ae Se fe ei SENS a mo OE apeeea Ch yr See pe, \ ae ie \ Se ae Dp \ay SEAMANS eee § i 8 on P sas cy, em, \ ROE ees Pee ce iN FALL IE ce Me in is peo = \N i COLERIAAN— ge ee ee are oe Sa ee = Y puatzon oe ee. ee ee binky, the Pennsylvania coal and oil magnate, and Mrs. M. A. Hanna, widow of the late United Btates senator from Ohio. Mrs. Hanna’s life since the death of her usband, we may here digress to explain, has Wlustrated how great is the latitude of life open to the modern wealthy widow in con- tvast to the clrcumscribed existence of the ay- erage widow of a prominent official of a cen- tury ago, who, upon the death of her husband, ‘was wont to retire to his plantation or country seat and live in the utmost quletude if not in actual serluston. After the death of her hus- band Mrs. Hanna lived for a time in a fash- fonable hotel in Washington. Then she built ‘a large house and occupled it for a time, later isposing of it to a prominent army officer. Next she had a special apartment arranged to her order in one of the largest of the new ho- tels in New York, even providing a special- Kitchen for “Maggie,” her “jewel” of a cook. Then desiring a change, she hit upon the idea of her present program of life, which calls for an extended sojourn in Europe each spring and summer and a winter residence in Wash- ington, where she has two apartments of 14 rooms each in a fashionable apartment house. Mrs. Hanna's 28-room apartment might seem a pretty pretentious residential establish- ment for a lone woman to maintain, but it is scarcely a circumstance to the enormous four- story mansion erected at the national capital CURRENT WRECKS A BRIDGE] ride, ‘Twenty-Seven Big Timbers Are Cut Through In One Day by Ald of Electricity. One of the most Ingenfous uses to which electricity was ever put was in the wrecking of a bridge over the Wa- bash in Indiana. ‘This bridge had been purchased by the county authorities, who intended to replace it by a steel structure erect- ed on the old piers and abutments. ‘The owner agreed to remove the bridge in 30 days. The chief difficulty lay in the short time agreed upon for the removal of the bridge. Several wreckers to whom the matter was submitted declared that it would be impossible within 30 days to pull down. the old bridge with- ‘out injury to the piers. ‘The structure might be blown up with dynamite, but the explosion would also destroy the piers. Were it fired, the heat would crack and injure the masonry of the bridge. The 30 ‘days expired, and an extension of one week was granted. ‘The owner was at his wits’ end, when he chanced upon an electrician who proposed, not to blow up the , oS ae i | So a ae eS a ee a gee = ae ee re me A eee bene ee a Ue Fee - Coe Ae eC ZRRONEASS vos STFRNMEERO officer. by Mrs. Slater, another wealthy widow, who is nged to the sole occupant of this palace save for the uew ho- 18 servants who minister to her needs. special- Wealthy widows, it may be added, have not a cook. shirked the responsibilities of house building. he !dea _ Indeed, on the contrary, it seems to be one of alls for their fads. Mrs. Lelter, in addition to her spring town houses, has lately been building a sum- | Wash- mer “cottage” costing hundreds of thousands s of 14 of dollars on the North Shore of Massachu- house. setts near the summer. home of President Taft. might Mrs. Hay, widow of the late secretary of tablish- state, has built a magnificent mansion in Cleve- ut it is land; Mrs. Pullman and Mrs. Marshall Field us four- have ordered new homes from plans which capital they had a hand in making; Mrs. Hitt has bridge, but to burn it apart. His pro- | exactly the same | posal was gladly accepted. tween the turning Bach span of the bridge was com-| and the fall of th posed of pine chords of three timbers | 40 minutes elapse each. The 27 sills were to be cut | of timbers fell int simultaneously, so that the span would | side the piers, so | drop between the plers into the river. | jured. The cutting was to be accomplished| The cut made b by burning through the wood with | sharp and clean, loops of tron resistance made red-hot | not charred more by the passage of the electric current. | the place of fract: Fifty-four resistance loops were| ‘The current wa heated to wreck each span, and the | about five o'clock spans were wrecked one at a time. | at two in the afte Sufficient current was used to heat the | crashed down to tron wires cherry red. The result was | Scientific America If ever love is stitched into a gift | trough the perforation in | it goes into the one that celebrates | beard and then proceed to fi baby’s first birthday. One of the pret- | hole by drawing the wool thr tiest presents, which will give the | through over the cardboard Uttle one great joy, is a large edition | more will pass. Cut it and of those balls which the happy | tween the two circles and mothers of today delighted to fashion | these by tearing them away. as children with two circles of card-} The ball should be sewn o board perforated in the center. row satin ribbon, blue or pin Instead of making the circles an|case may be, and to this inch or two in diameter, make them | should be attached a quantit, full six inches In size, and use pink | gold or silver bells, which ¥ and white or pale blue and white wool | merrily when the ball is-ewur of @ yery fleecy type. Tie the wool | fro by the ribbons. exactly the same with every span. Be- tween the turning on of the current and the fall of the span an hour and 40 minutes elapsed. Then the mass of timbers fell into the water well in- side the piers, so that they were unin- ured. - The cut made by the hot wire was sharp and clean, and the wood was not charred more than an inch from the place of fracture. ‘The current was first turned on at about five o'clock in the morning, and at two in the afternoon the last span crashed down to the river bed.— Scientific American. ‘erough the perforation in the card- beard and then proceed to fill up the hole by drawing the wool through and through over the cardboard until no more will pass. Cut it and tie it be- tween the two circles and remove these by tearing them away. ‘The ball should be sewn on to nar- row satin ribbon, blue or pink, as the case may be, and to this ribbon should be attached a quantity of little gold or sitver bells, which will jingle merrily when the ball is-ewung to and fro by the ribbons. built a splendid home since the death of her husband and the wealthy Mrs. Wyeth of Phila- delphia had her nephew-architect carry out her ideas of a distinctive home. In point of achievement, however, unques- tionably the greatest of all the house build- ers in the coterie of wealthy widows Is Mrs. Albert Clifford Barney, who Inherited one fortune from her father, a Cincinnat! plo- neer, and married another. Mrs. Barney !s of a most artistle temperament and {s indeed an artist of no mean ability in both oils and water colors, She spends much time in Paris, where she and two of her daughters, who de- vote themselves respectively to painting and sculpture, are much in their element. When she is in this country Mrs. Barney divides her time and her boundless energy between the staging of Greek plays and other amateur the- atricals of a most ambitious character and the designing and building of houses for love of it, These unique habitations that she creates Mrs. Barney sells or rents, and be it said to her credit that she {3 a clever enough business woman to make her art profitable in dollars and cents as well as in personal satisfaction. In the fleld of philanthropy American wid- ows have of late years accomplished so much good as to make these bereaved ones as @ class the most respected and most admired contingent of American multimillionairedom. ‘The generosity of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst in good works has insured her a place for all time in our real hall of fame and Mrs. Harriman’s gift of a splendid park to the state of New York bids fair to be but the first of a series of no- table benefactions. Mrs. Russell Sage 1s an- other woman who in a comparatively briet widowhood has helped the needy in many ways, and the late Mrs. Gardner Hubbard, widow of the man who reaped the greatest financial rewards from the invention of the telephone, was lavish during her lifetime in good works. ‘There is one group of widows in the Unit- ed States in the members of which—for-all that they are most of them living very qui- etly—the public 1s bound to take a keen inter- est. This group is made up of the widows of <M LG LELILE| LALIT Ee oF ~HE FESION CLBSO RENEWS ANTIQUE WASHSTAND Long Islander Selis Piece of Furniture for Fifty Cents and Buys It Back for $20. An elderly Long Islander once at- tended an auction of old furniture. Among the articles for which bids were asked was a heavy marble topped washstand. The Long Island- er bid ten cents for it, and as he was the only one who spoke the wash- stand was knocked down to him— rather to his dismay, as he had to have it conveyed to his distant home. For several years this ten-cent antique was an occupant of the barn, its mar- ble top being removed and the interior of the stand serving as a receptacle for cans of paint. One day a clerk from a furniture store in the neighborhood called at the Long Islander’s and accidentally caught sight of the unappreciated washstand. He made some inquiries concerning it, and eventually pur chased it for 50 cents. The clerk took his purchase to the store, gave it a thorough renovating and It became a handgome piece of hardwood furni- ture, the marble top adding the fin- ishing touch. -Not long after this transformation the elderly Long former high officlals of the nation, including the widows of our military and naval heroes. Conspicuous among the number are the two surviving widows of presidents, Mrs. Mary Lord Harrison and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. ‘Mrs. Cleveland spends most of her time in the family home at Princeton or at her farm in New Hampshire, though she has of late de- voted no little time to residencs in Switzer. Jand, where her children are being educated. Mrs. Harrison, likewise, spends much time abroad, though she maintains a home in Indl- anapolis and indulges in occasional lengthy vacations In a log house in the Adirondacks. Of the widows of the nation’s warriors probably the public hears most frequently of Mrs. Phil Sheridan, widow of the famous cay- alry leader, although Mrs. Logan and Mra. Pickett, the latter the widow of the Confeder ate chieftain who led the desperate charge at Gettysburg, have been more or less in the public eye owing to thelr literary work and their careers on the lecture platform. Mra, Sheridan, alike to both these other widows, resides at the national capital and an anecdote is told of Mrs. Sheridan to he effect that she silenced some gossip which speculated as to her remarriage by the remark, “I would rather be the widow of Phil Sheridan-than the wife of any man alive.” And speaking of the remarriage of widows, it may be added that one of the circumstances that renders these widowed women of wealth interesting to many people is the possibility of remargage—an ever-present incentive to speculation, even though the object of such public curiosity may have not the slightest Intention of again entering the bonds of mat- rimony. And that this solicitude is by no means restricted to disinterested observers or confined to the United States {s eloquently at- tested by the attentions which eligible mem- bers of the nobility of Europe have showea®d upon Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. “Jack” Gardl- ner, Mrs. Marshall Field and—most courted of all—Mrs. Nonnie Worthington Stewart Leeds, the dazzlingly wealthy as well as dazzlingly beautiful young widow of a multimillionaire who garnered the golden harvest of the tin plate industry and sundry railroads. Almost all the wealthy American widows seem to have a penchant for spending more or less of their time in Europe and there are oth- ers who live there continuously, returning but seldom to their native land, and then only for visits. In this class are the widows of for eign diplomats who receive pensions from the governments served by thelr late husbands. A conspicuous example is afforded by Baroness Sternburg—the former Miss Langham, a Ken- tucky beauty, who as the resu® of a genuine romance that began as a case of love at first sight on a transatlantie liner, married Baron Speck von Sternburg, a very capable German diplomat, who lost his life as the result of dis- «ease contracted while serving his government in India. In the field of art many American widows, such as Mrs. St. Gaudens, are factors, if not by virtue of their own talents at least as cus- todians of the masterpieces left by their de- ceased husbands, and the same is true in the spheres of literature and public life, where the collection of the papers of an eminent man or the publication of his memoirs has frequently devolved upon the widow. In the financial world wealthy widows, by sheer force of their monetary possessions, wield an influence reo ognized by all men of affairs. The most no- table example, of course, is that afforded by Mrs. Hetty Green, who controls one of the wealthiest and most powerful of the New York banks. Islander and his wife visited the fur niture store, and when the wife saw that beautifully polisaed antique washstand she fell in love with it, for it just filled her ideal. Her husband seemed to have a suspicion of the truth, and endeavored to distract her attention. But the affair ended by the woman purchasing the stand for $20, and it {s now one of her most highly prized possessions. Bell Must Be Tuned. ‘The general {mpression {s that the tone of a bell {s largely a matter of accident, but this {s not so. A bell must be tuned the same as a piano or any other musical instrument. Ev- ery bell has five sounds, which must blend together in perfect. harmony, and this 1s accommplished by shav- ing down certain parts until the de- sired harmony is secured. In the event of shaving too deep the bell is not injured, but the tuning operation 1s prolonged, as other parts must be operated on and cut away to a corre sponding degree. Just the Thing. Figg—What-are you having carved ‘on the photographer's tombstone? Foxg—Taken from life. — Baston Transcript. ae eae 2 q Ss & Nee 4 y' ae ah se < Munyon's Rheumatism Remedy rellever aS SS Pajama Gomiaias “bo instha Spitus” outs of deage too genase ns Saino rE euteaiaes ie acta ‘and dcitea But au Facumats Potbona fromthe ey Sut al eaepeee Betaoe, 60a ae Se. Hee, Wee ae, Pe tae ee $122" enlutey tee FAMILY PRIDE, “VY \\ (Sz) Y ly A) Wa 4 lf YY YAY Y WN GAINCAY Were? Mba IW KZARLA oa A S Le h OU \\ A» y \ qe ) i yi SS oN Z = Sf) Prof. Stork—And how are we get ting on with our studies, Ernestine? Have you been promoted to the 1 ing class yet? Little Miss Quacker—Oh, no, pro: fessor. Mother has decided that 1 shall not take that course. She says anybody can fiy—but only the best families take to water naturally. tae There are two tiny boys in this town whose mother sings often to them at their request, and as she fs an ardent church woman, the children hear as many hymns as anything else. The ot) er day they were playing with the'r wooden ducks in the bathtub, aud strangely enough the ducks were more Inclined to float sideways than In the approved manner. After several at tempts to keep the misguided ducks straight the older boy shouted: “Stand up, duck, stand up!” Then two-year-old, noting the familiar phrase, leaned over the tub and x horted: “"Tand up, duck! "Tand up tor Jesus!” Snappy. “Ten cents’ worth of canine pepper.” sald the little boy in the suburban store. S ‘ “Canine?” echoed the astonisbed clerk. “Why, my little man, guess you mean cayenne pepper.” ‘The little boy was doubtful. “Maybe I do, mister,” he hesitated “but mamma said ft was the kind of pepper that had a sharp bite, so ! thought it was ‘canine,’ ” A Ruling Passion. “Uncle Pinchpenny spent a greet deal of time at the home of George Washington.” “Yes. He couldn't be persuaded to stop looking for that dollar George Is said to have thrown across the l'o tomae.” EDITOR BROWNE Of The Rockford Morning Star. “About seven years ago I cease! drinking coffee to give your Postum ® trial. _ “T had suffered acutely from varios forms of indigestion and my stomach had become so disordered as to reve almost every sort of substantial foo My general health was bad. At close intervals I would suffer severe attacks which confined me in bed for a weel or more. Soon after changing fr coffee to Postum the indigestion abated, and in a short time ceased entirely, I have continued the dolly use of your excellent Food Drink and assure you most cordially that I #™ indebted to you for the relief it bas brought me. “Wishing you a continued success, | am Yours very truly, J. Stanley Browne Managing Editor Of course, when a man’s hes!t® shows he can stand coffee witliot ‘trouble, let him drink it, but most highly organized brain-workers « ‘ply cannot. The drugs natural to the coffee ir ‘Ty affect the stomach and other 050s ‘and thence to the complex nerves system, throwing it out of balance "4 ‘producing disorders in various p0"'s of the body. Keep up this dally * oning and serious disease gone! superyenes. §o when man or wou? finds that coffee is a smooth but! ly enemy and health fs of an a at all, there is but one road—9'" It is easy to find out if coffeo be cause of the troubles, for if le't © days and Postum be used in its 9!°°¢ and the sick and diseased con!!! "* begin to disappear, the proof !s | answerable. Postum {s not good ff made by *" rt ‘polling. Ht must be bolted full 25 =™ utes after bolling begins, when ‘* ‘ertsp flavor and the food elements"? brought out of the grains and the") ‘erage {s ready to fulfill tts mi=-'0" « “palatable comfort and renew!n ‘'* “cells and nerve centers broken 4"? by coffee. “There's a Reason.” ae Get the little book, “The Rov! iS “Wellville,” in pkgs. ‘Ever read the above Hotter! Anew Gre avbuine, trac, and full of bu? fiaterest THE CORPORATION TAX VALID THE LAW IS UPHELD BY THE SUPREME COURT. It increases the Revensues of National Treasury $25,000,000 Per Year—Big Trust Suits Next. Washington, Mar. 14.—By unanimous decision the supreme court sustained the constitutionality of the corporation tax law. This is the first precinct victory of the administration in its epoch making suits before the highest tribunal. The Standard Oil and American Tobacco companies dissolution suits are next in line. The court announced a recess from March 20 to April 3. There is speculation as to whether this recess is not to be occupied in preparing decisions in these cases. Justice Day read the decision in the corporation tax case suits testing the law having been brought from every section of the country. By its affirmation the revenues of the national treasury are increased annually more than $25,000,000 from the tax on the net incomes of corporations doing business for profit, in addition to which the principle of the right to levy such a tax is vindicated and, the most important of all, that for which the government has been striving, access to the books of the big corporations and full publicity with regard to their affairs is absolutely assured. The tax was pressed by President Taft as an aid to the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill. The president suggested also an inheritance tax. Congress selected the corporation tax. It was attacked by some of the ablest lawyers in the country. AN OBJECT LESSON FOR MEXICO El Tempo Thinks it Should be One by Which They May Profit. The City of Mexico—Mexican newspapers, commenting on the massing of troops on the frontier by the United States, express the view that ship mobilization can not be for the purpose of invading Mexican soil. El Tempo, viewing the American troop movement as a lesson in military preparedness, says. "The United States has given us a lesson by which we must profit, even though it is terrifying. In five days they were able to put an army on our frontier and two squadrons of warships on our coast. We cannot oppose them with a single warship or with soldiers." ```markdown ``` RAILROADS INCREASE ORDERS The Result of the Week Was to Increase Confidence—43,000 Tons of Rails Ordered. New York, N. Y.—The net result of developments in the steel trade last week was to increase confidence, with the prospect of a larger volume of business in finished material before the close of the month. The railroads are steadily increasing orders for supplies and equipment. Last week orders included 43,000 tons of rails and 300,000 tons additional are under negotiation. The principal rail contract was 17,000 tons for the Pere Marquette. CHIHUAHUA FACES A FAMINE The Insurrectos Have Completely Surrounded the City and no Supplies Can Reach Them. El Paso, Texas.—Stories of suffering throughout northern Mexico continued to reach here. A courier who walked from a point north of the city of Chihuahua reported that famine faced the 25,000 inhabitants there. Hundreds of women, fearing that the siege of the city which already has continued eight days, will soon cause starvation, have secured permission from the authorities to leave, and bands of women, accompanied by their children, are now roaming the country. Soldiers riot at Galveston. Galveston, Texas—A race riot was precipitated by the stabbing of Winfield Joel, a soldier from the camp at Fort Crockett, by an unidentified negro in a resort. One Mexican and four negroes were severely beaten and the house, in front of which the stabbing occurred, was fired and burned to the ground. The entire police force of the city was called out to quell the disturbance. Start Well Drilling Soon Oklahoma City—A meeting of the state board of agriculture will be held in about two weeks to arrange for letting contracts for carrying out the terms of the Marshall bill which authorizes the board to expend $45,000 in drilling for artesian water in Beaertr, Texas and Cimarron counties. "Buffalo Bill" for Senator. Tucson, Ariz.—It is semi-officially stated here that Col. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") is ambitious to round out his career as one of the great pathfinders of the West by becoming the first United States senator from Arizona. Rescue Chinese Slave Girls San Francisco, Cal.—A spectacular raid in Chinatown resulted in the capture of six Chinese slave girls, said to have been illegally imported and purchased for the sum of $25,000. VICLE SAM RETURNING THE ME IN CUBA ONLY FRONTIER MEXICAN BORDER HUNROE DOCTRINE U.S. MEXICAN INTERESTS FRANCE INTERESTS AMERICAN PROPERTY IN DEMOCRACY GERMAN PROPERTY INTERESTS Chicago Tribune Uncle Sam—Don't Worry, Gentlemen, I'll Do All the Intervening Necessary to Protect Your Property. DANVILLE BREATHES EASIER THE GRAND JURY QUITS ELECTION PROBE. While Claiming That Much Crime Exists They Are Unable to Securo Evidence to Indict. Danville, Ill.—After seven weeks of investigation which cost Vermillion county thousands of dollars and after asking the preparation of hundreds of true bills against prominent politicians, the grand jury concluded its work by the return of fourteen indictments against obscure election workers and allowed all the "big fish" to elude the net. Former Foreman Isaac Woodyard, whose return to the jury room after a long illness was expected to give the investigators "backbone" and result in the indictment of those "higher up," is indignant at what he considers the "outrageous laxity" of the jury and the state's attorney. In extenuation of the failure to accomplish anything of importance the grand jury made public a set of resolutions which, in view of their final report, was considered remarkable. They claim that evidence was concealed. Some of the jurors are inclined to shift all the blame for the fizzle onto the shoulders of the state's attorney. The indictments returned charge conspiracy to buy votes and perjury. Politicians here are laughing in their sleeves at the outcome of the inquiry and the reputable citizenship of the town is indignant at the success of the politicians in thus quieting the scandal. WE HAVE THE BEST EXPLOSIVE It is New and the Most Destructive Possessed by Any Nation. Boston, Mass.—Hudson Maxim, who is in Boston on a business trip, said that the United States had a new explosive which was the most destructive possessed by any nation. "It will prove a revelation in warfare and will do almost everything we expect," said Mr. Maxim. "The value of this explosive lies in the fact that it will send a projectile through any armor and that the explosion will not take place until after this projectile has passed through the armor. "Heretofore with all explosives, no matter how perfect, the explosion has taken place simultaneously with the concussion when the projectile struck the armor plate, but by means of this new explosive the projectile can be sent through the armor into a ship. Then the explosion will follow which will rend the ship asunder. The United States government has sole control of my new explosive." Ballinger Has Gone. Washington, D. C. — Walter L. Fisher of Chicago took the oath of office as head of the interior department succeeding Richard A. Ballinger, who resigned. The formality was entirely without ceremony. The new secretary spent the morning receiving bureau heads and division chiefs of the department. No Passengers Killed. Kansas City—Not a single passenger out of 136,000,000 carried on the Pennsylvania railroad in 1910 was killed in a train accident, according to the official reports of the road received in Kansas City by D. H. Rubam, assistant passenger agent. Wichita, Kas.-The third interstate convention of operating threshers was opened here with 1,000 delegates from Southern Kansas, Northern Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY President Taft Said That the Army Was Prepared to Take Any Action Necessary. Augusta, Georgia.—President Taft announced that he had received dispatches from Gen. Leonard Wood to the effect that the mobilization of troops at San Antonio and San Diego was complete. Assistant Secretary of State J. Huntington Wilson was in conference with the president but this developed no important news as to the Mexican situation. The president was advised that fully 20,000 men are now in the field ready for action. They are for the most part in Texas. In addition to the regulars 2,000 officers of the National Guard have volunteered their services for observation and battle training. This is the substance of the information given to commander in chief. The details of the war situation, if outlined to the president were not given out by him. He only authorized the information that the army was ready now for any emergency, whether the maintenance of neutrality, invading of Mexico or occupation of the belligerent portion of the republic. DEMOCRATS PLAN REVISION Chairman Ways and Means Committee Makes Statement—Woolen Schedule First. Washington, D. C.—The Democratic ways and means committee have commenced consideration of legislative plans for the majority during the special session of congress which opens April 4. In a statement, Chairman Underwood of the committee announces with emphasis that there is to be tariff revision legislation passed by the house. This is in answer to President Taft who intimated in a southern speech the other day that there might be nothing more done at this session than the passage of the Canadian reciprocity pact. Col. Roosevelt Thinks Those Were the Crowning Achievements of His Administration. New Orleans, La.—Theodore Roosevelt defined as "two of the greatest events of modern times," two events of his administrations—the inception of the Panama canal and the trip of the United States fleet around the world. These two events, said the colonel, "have made the rest of the world sit up and take notice." Oldest Printer is Dead. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.—Charles H. Sprague, aged 96 years, the oldest printer in the state, and perhaps in the United States, died here. During his career Mr. Sprague has interviewed Presidents Harrison, Taylor, Johnson, Grant, Garfield, Hayes and McKinley. City to Own All Its Utilities. Winnipeg, Man.—Winnipeg's city council has decided to buy the Winnipeg Electric company, controlling the street railway, electric power and gas franchises. The city then will own all the public utilities. Foreign Trade Is Heavy. Washington.—Breaking all records for February, last month's exports were valued at $175,996,467, while the imports, larger than in any earlier February except in 1910 and 1907, were valued at $121,766,284. Arbitration Pleases England. London.—The papers welcome with enthusiasm the cordial support of President Taft's known wish for an Anglo-American arbitration treaty, given in the house of commons by Sir Edward Grey. The Home Pleasant View Has Been Sold to Boston Friends Who Will Preserve it. Concord, New Hampshire.—A valuation of $2,512,146 is placed on the estate in New Hampshire of the late Mrs. Mary Baker Glover Eddy, founder of the Christian Science church. The appraiser's report has been filed in the Merrimack county probate court by Gen. Henry M. Baker, executor of the estate. While the property left by Mrs. Eddy in Massachusetts has not been formally appraised, General Baker estimates it as about ½ million dollars. The chief items in New Hampshire are stocks and bonds to the amount of $1,057,788 and copyrights valued at $1,400,000. The amount due New Hampshire as a succession and legacy tax under the appraisal is $123,607. The payment of this tax will be deferred until the disposal of pending litigation over Mrs. Eddy's will. General Baker announced that Pleasant View, which was Mrs. Eddy's home when here, has been sold to Boston friends of Mrs. Eddy, who will preserve the property in a way that would have been most pleasing to her. The plans in this direction General Baker said he was not at liberty to divulge. MEXICANS DRAWING TOGETHER An Article Written by De La Barra Construed by Insurgents as Invitation. New York.—Before Senor De La Barra, the Mexican ambassador, departed for Washington, he gave out here the proofs of an article which will appear in the Independent, on "the situation in Mexico," urging all his countrymen, regardless of "all divisions of party, all differences between men" to recall the "sacred interests of our country," and "to work together for the progress of true democracy and the best improvement of the motherland." The ambassador wrote this appeal after his conference with Senor Limentour, the Mexican minister of finance, and he considered it so important that at the very last moment he had it printed. Insurrecto leaders to whom the paragraph was shown said they considered it an invitation to come into camp, and its issuance makes more noticeable a trend of events that has been discoverable for the last three days. CATTLE QUARANTINE RAISED Nearly 1,000 Square Miles of Territory Declared to Be Free From Texas Fever. Washington.—Nearly 1,000 square miles of additional territory has been released from the federal quarantine for Texas fever or the tick fever of cattle by an order of the secretary of agriculture taking effect March 15. The total area released from quarantine since the eradication of the ticks was symmetrically undertaken in the summer of 1906 by co-operation between federal, state and local authorities, now amounts to nearly 140,000 square miles and includes territory in the state of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and California. FINE HORSES GO UP IN SMOKE Fort Worth, Tex—Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large number of buildings at the North Fort Worth stock yards, causing a loss of $400,000. One thousand blooded horses, brought here for the horse show, were cremated. Five hundred head of hogs and sheep also perished. Oklahoma City, Ok.—With the aid of 500 armed citizens acting as deputies of Sheriff Jack Spain, stationed on the streets and upon the tops of several business buildings, street car service was resumed here without any serious disturbances and with no destruction of property. San Diego, California.—An order received from the war department by Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, instructing him to have the officers and men of his command inoculated with antithyphoid serum and to equip them with mosquito bar shelters has created intense excitement here. Germany Also In It. Washington.—Disclosures covertly made in Washington place the great "war game" of the United States in the vicinity of Mexico in a new light. They indicate that Germany as well as Japan was the foreign influence which Uncle Sam proposed to impress with a lightning show of force. Police Chief Admits Guilt. Wichita.—Frank Burt, former chief of police, pleaded guilty in the federal court here to the charge of selling stolen postage stamps. Burt had announced his intention earlier in the day through Harry J. Bone, United States district attorney. Japan Celebrate New Treaty. Tokio, Japan.—In honor of the signing of the new treaty between Japan and the United States, Premier Katsura entertained the staff of the American embassy at dinner. IN VOGUE COMFORT IN SLUMBER SLEEPING SOCK OF CROCHET IS WORTH MAKING. Directions for Article That Those of Any Age Who Are Troubled With Cold Feet Will Greatly This sock is quickly and easily worked, and any kind of wool may be employed, if vest wool and a No. 14 bone hook be used, about 3 ounces will be required. These directions, which are for ladies' medium size, may be easily adapted to a sock of any size. Work 54 chain, turn; a treble in every stich, commencing at the fourth from hook, turn with*, 2 chain, which will stand for 1 treble, a treble in the 1 back thread of each stitch to end of row; turn and repeat from*, work to and fro in this manner for 26 rows (13 ribs). Turn and work as usual, but 32 stitches only—this should leave 20 stitches unworked, leave the same number of the foundation chain and work a treble into each of the other 32—this will make 64 stitches across the instep, turn—always with 2 chain—31 consecutive trebles, decrease by taking the 2 middle stitches together, 31 consecutive, turn, 31 consecutive, pass the middle stitch, 31 more consecutive, turn, 30 consecutive, take the 2 middle stitches together, 30 more consecutive, turn, 30 consecutive, pass the middle stitch, 30 more consecutive, turn. Twenty-nine consecutive, take the 2 middle stitches together, 29 consecutive, turn; 2 trebles, take the next 2 together, 25 consecutive, pass the middle stitch, 25 consecutive, take 2 together, 2 consecutive, turn, and decrease each row like the last two until 4 rows more or until the foot is the length required; place the two sides together and join on the wrong side with single crochet; fasten off. Work a row of double crochet round the lower edge, taking 2 stitches together at heel and toe. Work a double crochet through both threads of each stitch of the previous row—taking 2 together at the toe—and join on wrong side. Join up front of leg and round top work 4 trebles with a chain between each under the end stitch of the nearest row, a double crochet under the next, and repeat all round. Last row—3 chain, 1 double crochet under each chain and into the double crochet between the scallops of the previous row. Tie round the ankle with a chain and tassels of the wool. GIVE THE DISTINCTIVE TOUCH Initials on Articles of Personal Use Add Greatly to Pleasure of Possessor. Nothing gives so distinctive a touch as initials. Whether in silver, stationery, handkerchiefs or household linen, a monogram or initials enhances the value of a gift. There is much difference in engraving, so it pays to get your silver or jewelry where you know artistic marking is done. Letter and note paper for formal correspondence is invariably marked. Most women have several dies, one with their addresses for business and ordinary correspondence, the other with monogram or crest, for personal notes. Just now the letters woven into circles, diamonds or oblongs and placed at the upper left hand corner of note paper or card are extremely popular. Conservative women remain true to the three block-initials, rather small, placed in center of paper or at left hand corner. The hostess who entertains frequently has her monogram or crest stamped on gilt or silver-edged place cards, which are kept always on hand for emergencies. The die from one's monogram paper can be used, the stamping being done in gold or silver unless to match a special decoration. A 25-cent handkerchief will take quite a new air if the initials of the owner are embroidered on it. The lettering for ordinary ones is in small, plain letters across one corner; for more elaborate ones a monogram or initials inside a medallion is preferred. Bureau covers, table scarfs, linen pillow slips, and centerpiece which can be picked up cheaply at white sales will look vastly better if marked with initials. Bolster rolls of prain linen are better looking if they have three five-inch initials worked in the middle. They should be heavily padded to stand in bold relief. The girl who has little time for fancy work should learn only to embroider initials. It does not take long to mark one's belongings, and it increases their beauty. Especially for gifts is lettering useful. It makes them attractive and personal. See that the padding is regular and well rounded and that the covering for the satin stitch is taken firmly with stitches close together, but not overlapping, and with edges even. LOOKING TO PRACTICAL SIDE Valuable Hint to Mothers Preparing Dresses for the Latest Newcomer. Sewing for the littlest one seems an easy proposition to the young mother before she begins the loving task, for she thinks all that is needed is a few patterns and a variety of materials. But right at the beginning, when she sets out on her shopping tour to select these materials, she is confused and often buys more for the pleasing effect of what is in her hands than for future wear and tear. Nainsook of a soft quality and not too fine is the best material for those first little dresses, and it is really more economical to buy this by the piece, as there is always a use for this soft material. The patterns may be bought in sets and are thus easy to cut and baste, but when this is done the novice is usually at a loss as to how to properly finish the little garments. The first thing to be considered is that these little garments must be fashioned with a view to the rapid growth of the wee one. If a tiny tape be drawn through the neckband and around the lower part of the full yoke the dress can then be let out to fit the infant as it gains in size. The tiny wristbands are a source of despair to the inexperienced sewer, but if the edge of the sleeve be finished with a row of beading edged with narrow valenciennes, the sleeve can be drawn to fit the chubby wrist. And it must always be remembered that the plainer the first garments are the more comfort will be for baby, nurse and mother. 1 Quite dainty is our little model; it is made in cream Jap silk, and has a yoke of tucked material in which the silk is gathered; insertion, through which ribbon is threaded, covers the gathering. The sleeve and waisband are of the same. Insertion and lace trim the lower edge of skirt. Materials required: four yards silk 36 inches wide, four yards insertion, three yards lace, four yards ribbon. Large Waists. The Venus of Milo dressed in Parisian modes might pass muster now; thirty inches is none too big now for a waist. Paris made the law and every one followed it joyously; even the stays, pull as you may, will not give you a small waist. It is even rumored that French women pad the front of the figure to cause it to appear straight, but the one desideratum is to keep the hips to the straight line. Catherine de Medici, when she introduced the bone corset, made thirteen inches the right size for the waist, and many a woman at court sacrificed her life to attain it. There is no necessity to have long bones to keep in the hips; couill or brocade may be cut so as to confine the dimensions. Digestive organs are now life full and easy play. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Residence 1401 West 23d Street. Office: 630 N. Main Street. Residence Phone, Marke. 1641. Office Phone, Market 2438 Phone your news items to us. "To Live and Let Live" is Our Motto. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Strictly in Advance. 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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. SEND YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER. STAND FOR OUR RACE. In every political campaign that has been waged in this city for the past dozen years the Searchlight has taken a stand for men and for measures in defense of our race. We are a member of the Negro race and we are not ashamed of that fact, and the interests of the race to which we belong are always and at all times the paramount issue with us. And in our stand in defense of our race, we are not swayed one way or the other for the sake of a few dollars. We believe that the righteous defense of our race and their welfare will be of much more import to us than to prove traitor or prostitute their interest or them for a dollar. We are aware of the fact that any measure that will injure the least memebr of our race or their interest, will in a measure hurt or injure us. In presenting the issues of each succeeding campaign to our people for their consideration we do so only with the intent that each may keep abreast of these men and measure and cast their votes intelligently. We believe that each colored voter, as each other voter, is capable of choosing for whom he will vote when they are properly presented to them and it is in this vein that we present them. This campaign is no exception and we trust that each colored voter will weigh well each candidate before casting his or her vote, to the end, that we may assit in nominating and electing men to public office who will, at least, give us fair and impartial consideration. THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your nines notes and local messages to 821 Rand Mala Street. E. Greer of Topeka, was in the city last week. Mrs. Annie Mills is visiting with friends in Oklahoma. Miss Laura Rawles who is attending K. U. was in the city to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. John Rawles, which was held Monday. Harry Dillard of Kansas City, bailiff of the federal court, is in the city. The members of the G. L. A. club met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. H. Frazier. Their literary part of the program was pleasing and entertaining. A dainty luncheon was served. They had as their guests Miss Tooley and Mrs. Griffith. Next Tuesday afternoon they will meet with Mrs. Elmer Johnson. Roll Call. Respond—Famous Song Writers. Paper—Music, Mrs. P. Coleman. Mrs. Martha Miskel has returned home from a visit to Millerton. R. L. Sims of Topeka, was a visitor in the city Friday. Miss Vera James who has been visiting in Oklahoma, has returned home Miss Inez Edison, after visiting in the city for several weeks, has returned to her home in Atchison. Mrs. Mary Clark has returned from a pleasant visit in Garden Plain. WOUND ON THE HEAD. WOUND ON THE HEAD. While engaged with some other workmen in removing a lot of tools, material and debris of various kinds from the city's lots at the Forum, Abe McAfee, an employee of the street department, was painfully injured by being caught under a wagon which was being loaded. The wagon struck him on the head, cutting a hole in his scalp two inches in length. But for the fact that he threw up his hands to ward it off, he would have been hurt even more seriously. McAfee was sent to the Wichita hospital, where his wounds were dressed, after which he was taken home. Wm. Russell, (colored), of 31 S. Main street, Helena, Montana, wants his wife, Fannie Russell, to write to him. Rev. Dudley Smith and wife of Kan. City, Kans; Rev. G. T. Wooten, pastor, Cabbell's M. E. Church; Rev. J. W. Brown, of Anadarka, Okla., and Rev. S. H. Johnson, of Burlingane, Kans, were the guests of hono of Mrs. L. Gootch, Sunday, March 12th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Brown 1139 N. Washington for dinner. Mrs. H. C. Williams, of Denevr, Colo., arrived in the city Monday to remain some time as the guest of Mrs. Mary Bates proprietor of the Bee Hotel, 507 N. Main. Mass Meeting. A general Mass Meeting of Colored people has been call to meet at the masonic hall Monday night, March 20th, 1911. All colored voters women and men are urged to be present. TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right The Lincoln Annual Conference which held at Cabbell's chapel M. E. church last week came to a successful close last Sunday night. We have been unable to secure the list of appointments of pastors. The Home Cooking Club met with Mrs. Will H. Jones, Friday afternoon, March 10th. The afternoon was spent in planning work for the future. Mrs. Will H. Jones is making a most excellent president and is giving entire satis faction to the club. The cooks for the afternoon were: dinner ROWLEE Hardware Store Stoves, Ranges, Garden Hose, Lawn Mowers, Refrigorators, and a full line of Hardware, Machanic Tools and Builder's Hard ware. Give our store a call. Phone, Market 546 823 N. Main St. Political Announcements The gentlemen whose name appear in this column between now and primary day are safe men to vote for. FOR MAYOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Mayor of Wichita, subject to the primary March 27th, 1911. Your support solicited. GEO. H. BRADFORD FOR CITY COMMISSIONER I hereby announce myself a candidate for City Commissioner, subject to the primary, March 27th 1911. I will appreciate your support. CHAS. W. SIMMONS I am a candidate for City Commissioner, subject to the primary, March 27th, 1911. I will appreciate your vote. GEO. E. HARRIS I hereby announce that I am a candidate for City Commissioner, subject to the primary, March 27th. 1911. Your vote will be appeciated. GEO. F. WHITLOCK I hereby announce myself as a candidate for City Commissioner, subject to the primary, March 27th 1911 O. D. RRAPER I am a candidate for the office of City Commissioner, subject to the primary, March 27th. 1911. I will appreciate your support. course, Mrs. Will H. Jones; salad, Mrs. J. H. Sayles; deserts, Mrs. R. B. McWilliams. The table was filled with the choicest viands. The following were present: Mesdames, Sam Brazille, Ora Taylor, Jno. Jones, Walter Williams, Wm. E. Whitted, Grant Ewing, Frank Wilkins, Chas Anderson, L. Brown, J. H. Sayles, Jeff Thompson, R. B. McWilliams, Will H. Jones, Jno. T. Chinnith and Miss R. Green. Master Geo. Ewing, Maria and Hiawatha Brown. Mashed Potatoes Fruit Salad Chocolate Ice Cream Hot Coffee Hot Rolls Magolian Cake Princess Chapter No. 12, O. E. S., is doing nicely. The members are meeting regularly and are showing much interest. One of the interesting features of each meeting is the lectures. From four to five applications have been coming in at each meeting. Each member is urged to be present at the next meeting, March 28. MRS. MATTIE MILLER, W. M. MRS. GRACE TAYLOR, Sec. FOR RENT—Three nice rooms at 1053 N Main street. Furnished or unfurnished; also rear of a hall. Inquire of W. M. Dent, 1053 N Main. The Mother's Aid Club will meet at the suburban home of Mrs. W. N. Miller, Friday afternoon, March 24th. All members are urged to be present. On March 3rd the club was royally entertained by Mrs. Nollie Miller. Mrs. Sallie Dodson of Chicago, arrived in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Laura Rawles. TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right Do you trade with one of our advertisers? Dr. A. K. Lawrence PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office Phones 517 N. Main St. Bell4634 DISEASES OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN A SPECIALTY Dr. F. O. Miller 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 Dr. H. T. Bolden IS E-Z ON YOUR TEETH AND E-Z-ON YOUR POCKET BOOK Bridge Teeth $4.00 All Work Guaranteed Bell Phone 517 N. Main St. over 4634 Mahin Eye Drug Store. Send your news in earlier A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER BOTH PHONES 325 WICHITA KANS 142 N. MARKET For Everything In Building Material SEE POST: 496 phone: J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 333 to 347 WEST DOUGLAS W. S. Henrion Druggist 501 North Main Street Wichita - - - - Kansas Subscribe and pay for the Wichita Searchlight. It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. 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. Services at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for Sunday March 11:00 a. m. Preaching, Subject: 1:00 p. m. Sunday school 6:30 p. m. B.Y. P. U. 8:00 p. m. Preaching by pastor Subject:- TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll treat You Right 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 hip Oysters, Heinz Pickles, and Baked Bea F. T. CULP, Prop. Main St. Both P trade with our Advertis 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 P. T. CULP, Prop. 241 N. Main St. Both Phone Trade with our Advertisers Grocery Department WE SELL FLOUR WE SELL MEAL WE SELL LARD WE SELL MEAT WE SELL POTATOES a fact, we sell everything kept in a First-Class grocery. WHY CAN'T WE SELL TO YOU? Makin Eye Drug Co. N. Main St. — Wichita, Kan — Bell Phone DEN'S IMPERIAL FLO RAM — CORN MEAL — BREAKFAST MEAL With thirty-five years MILLING EXPERIENCE in Wichita, our products are the best that can be produced. Made from the best selected grain only, put up in Special Packages. YOUR GROCER: See that you get IMPERIAL IMPBODEN MILLING CO. Wichita, Kansas PROCERIES, MEATS 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 GRAHAM - CORN MEAL - BREAKFAST FOOD With thirty-five years MILLING EXPERIENCE 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 ```markdown ``` GROCERIES, MEATS and General Merchandise we carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fand ooceries and the choicest Fresh and Salt Mea Our stock of Dry Goods, Men, Women and children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality in price. Free Deliver We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and the choicest Fresh and Salt Meat Our stock of Dry Goods, Men, Women and Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery Tapp & Hanshaw 55 - 257 North Main Phones 25 A. E. Albrigh 741 North Main St. A. E. Albright New and Second-Hand Furniture, All kinds of Gas and Coal stoves both for cooking and Heating. Also Tables, Cabinets and a full line of Furniture. Groceries and Meats Fresh Fish Every Friday and Saturday It exctls in every respect, - color, flavor and pounds of bread per barrel. MADE BY WATSON MILL CO. 313 North Main Street I have open my new store at the above numb where I will carry a full line of New and 2nd Hand Furnit YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL E. D. SQUIRE have open my new store at the above number here I will carry a full line of v and 2nd Hand Furniture YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL E. D. SQUIRE I have open my new store at the above number where I will carry a full line of New and 2nd Hand Furniture 313 North Main Street "SECO P GOOD H IT IS AS W THE OTTO WEISSE are all guarara Law,Serial N sas State La It Is The Cheap Chas Merci 605 N First-Class Cleaning, Pre lourteous Attention For Clean Be The 507 "ECOND TO NONE" PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS — AND WILL PLEASE YOU — IT IS AS WHITE AS SNOW — TRY IT THE OTTO WEISS ALFALFA STOCK and POULTRY FOOD are all guaranteed under the United States Law, Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law, Register No. 1. Is The Cheapest and Best Food on the Market Chas. B. PATTON Merchant Tailor 605 North Main Street First-Class Making of Men's Garments, Cleaning, Pressing, and Reparing A Specialty Obs Attention Bell Phone 305 For Clean Beds and Good Meals, Call at The Bee Hotel 507 North Main St. GOOD BREAD MAKERS — AND WILL PLEASE YOU — IT IS AS WHITE AS SNOW — TRY IT THE OTTO WEISS ALFALFA STOCK and POULTRY FOOD are all guaranteed under the United States Law, Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law, Register No. 1. It Is The Cheapest and Best Food on the Market Chas. B. PATTON 605 North Main Street First-Class Making of Men's Garments, Cleaning, Pressing, and Reparing A Specialty Courteous Attention Bell Phone 3055 Short Orders Filled At All House Good Service is Guaranteed HILL- LUMB 318 West Dough Dealers in the lower Let HILL-ENGSTROM LUMBER COMPANY West Douglas Phone, Market 4980 Dealers in the best grades of Lumber at the lowest prices. Let us estimate your bills EDS HILL-ENGSTROM LUMBER COMPANY 318 West Douglas Phone, Market 4980 Dealers in the best grades of Lumber at the lowest prices. Let us estimate your bills SEEDS INCUBAT Also Seed Po Poultry suppli PET STOCK:— W P — SEN so Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, Seed Oats try supplies. STOCK:— We have a line of Canaries, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Dog Ferrets. — SEND FOR CATALOGUE — Also Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, Seed Oats Poultry supplies. PET STOCK: - We have a line of Canaries, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Dog Ferrets. - SEND FOR CATALOGUE - Central Seed Co. N. Main Wichita, Kan Mrs. Mary Bates, Prop. Now is the time to get them. Ours are tested and the very best. We have a full line of the best kind. See them before buying. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOTTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. • SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. • IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST. DEPT. 132 CHICAGO, ILL. • AGENTS WANTED. USE Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salve Murray,s Reliable Perfumes These Goods Have No Equal They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY & CO. Sold by Dealers Wichita - - Kansas STIRLING CLOTHES MADE IN WICHITA Material Fit Style Workmanship GUARANTEED :-: YOUR TRADE SOLICITED :-: If we only tailored for a few dozen men, we would have to charge each an exorbitant price. We would have to take large profits from the few, instead of a very small one from each on our mang customers. This is why we can put into a suit for you at $15,00 to $35, what the other fellows charges you from $25,00 to $60,00 for. Stirling Woolen TAILORS 215 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas. Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita's Oldest, Most Reliable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY IN THE CITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Laundry Work Called and Delivered Phones 232 SELOVER & SONS, Props. 245 N. Market St Wichita, Kan ```markdown ``` They'll Treat You Right TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS They'll Treat You Right LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Victoria Taberance No. 30 is doing fine considering the hard winter just passing. We have had much sickness and much is still prevailing, but we are trusting in the Lord to lead us on to success. We had one death, Dtr. Ruby Davis, who died March 1st, 1911. We mourn her toss. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Deah of Sir Richard Combs. Whereas, death has removed from us our dear friend, and brother, Sir Knight Richard Combs, we know that his wife has lost a kind and affectionate husband and Evening Star Temple No. 4. I. O. T. has lost a faithful and true member. Therefore be it resolved, that we extend to his wife, Dr. Pearl Combs, our deepest sympathies and most sincere condolence, and say to her that we share with her the sorrow of this hour, and believe that earth's lost is heaven's gain. And therefore, Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the face of our minutes, a copy sent to the bereaved family and a copy furnished the Wichita Searchlight, our official organ for publication. SIR THOS. HOLIDAY, C. O. JUST ONE. Yes, just one unschupulous person will hold down a thousand good ones. It is just the same with merchandise, a worthless article put on the market will not only kill itself in time, but will also prove a hindrance to many good articles. To over balance this injustice, it is the duty of every honest person to make known, as far as possible, the injustice done an honest person or a meritorious article. Believing in the foregoing, it affords the editor pleasure in speaking a word in behalf of Ford's Hair Pomade, an article that has been on the market for many years and while there has been worthless imitations put out, this article has lived and is bound to live after the worthless trash is consigned to the waste basket. Help a cause along and when using a Hair Pomade, use Ford's Hair PoFmade. GOOD QUARTERLY MEETING. The quartely meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday was very good. Presiding Elder Wooten, of Hutchinson, was present. The pulpit in the morning was filled by Rev. Bruce of the M. E. Conference. At 3:00 p. m. the pastor, Rev. J. E. Edwards, preached. The song service at 6:30 p. m. were very ably conducted by J. W. M. E. Conference delivered a scholarly sermon. The song service at 6:30 p. m. were very ably conducted by J. W. Thompson, vice president. Quite an interesting session was held and all felt much encouraged over the splendid meeting. The quarterly conference was held Monday night, Rev. M. Wooten, presiding elder in charge. The report from the various departments were made. The church is moving along in fine shape. Many spoke words in memory of Mrs. Laura Rawles, a former charter member, who had died and the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, it has pleased Almight God, ruler of heaven and earth—in whose hands repose the destiny of men and nations—to call from our midst Sister Laura Rawles from her pilgrimage here on earth to pay that debt of humanity—to pass to that realm of bliss. Anr, whereas, Sister Laura Rawles was a charter member of this St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal church, and was always dutiful, faithful and a consistent christian member— Therefore, be it resolved by the pastor, and official board of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal church in quarterly conference assembled, this 13th day of March, A. D. 1911, that we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well—we mourn the death of our beloved sister and believe that she is now with the Father in the great beyond awaiting our coming. Be it resolved further, that we extend to the family, relatives and dear ones our most profound sympathy and condolence—and offer to them our words of good cheer in this their hour of sorrow. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the face of the minutes of this church and a copy be furnished the papers for publication. Respectfully submitted. J. W. THOMPSON, W. N. MILLER, W. C. NEELY, M. J. DARCY, T. W. FINES, J. S. HARWELL, J. H. JONES, TABOR CASH PRIZES $15. To Be $15 Given Away ABSOLUTELY FREE To Temples, Tabernacles, or Tents. Kans.=Neb. Jurisdiction Begins Saturday, April 1st. Ends Tuesday, July 4th. 6 pm. Read Our Prize Contest Offer Will You Help Us Get Them? Beginning Saturday, April 1st, 1911, and positively ending Tuesday, July 4th., 1911, at 6 p. m., we will offer three [ 3 ] CASH PRIZES to the Temple, Tabernacle or Tent that sends us the greatest nnumber of paid subscribers to The Wichita Searchlight. THREE CASH PRIZES $10.00.— First Prize — To the Temple, Tabernacle or Tent that sends us the greatest number of paid subscriptions for one year each, [ not less than ten ] we will pay Ten Dollars in GOLD $3.00 — Second Prize — To the Temple, Tabernacle or Tent that sends us the next greatest number of paid subscribers for one year each, [ not less than five ] we pay Three Dollars in SILVER $2.00 — Third Prize — To the Temple, Tabernacle or Tent that sends us the third greatest number of paid subscribers for one year each [ not less than three ] we will pay a Two Dollar Bill. All Subscriptions Are Strictly $1. = Per Year in Advance = $1. Read Carefully Our Conditions This Contest will be conducted under the following Rules and Conditions. Read!!! First — This Contest is open to any Temple, Tabernacle or Tent in the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction Second — Any member of any Temple, Tabernacle or Tent can send in subscriptions with the name, number of your Temple, Tabernacle or Tent and it will be duly credited. Third — Solicitations of subscribers is not to be confined to members of the order alone, but may accept the subscription of any person, whether they are members of the Order or not and your Temple, Tabernacle or Tent will receive due credit tor said name. Fourth — In sending in subscription please write a plain, legible hand and give the name, address and town or city of the new subscriber; together with with your name and the address and the name and number of your Temple, Tabernacle or Tent, Fifth — In this contest absolutely no name will be credited unless the money accompanies the name. Sixth — A true and accurate account will be kept of each subscription and upon receipt of the same we will forward you a receipt bearing the name of subscriber, amount paid and the Temple, Tabernacle or Tent to be credited. Keep this receipt Seventh — This list will be submitted to a disinterested committee of three persons to be chosen later. Every Temple, Tabernacle and Tent should get interested in this contest. The prizes of this contest will be awarded to the winners at the next session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle to be held in Coffeyville, Kansas in July. Address all communications to W. N. MILLER, Editor 630 N. Main St., Wichita, Kan. Burying the Hatchet Patricia Woodkirk sat idly turning the leaves of a current magazine. She felt particularly indolent; her attitude was almost lazy. Nothing on the pages before her brought so much as an alert glance from her eyes. Presently, she turned back a leaf to look again at the likeness of a man. The face was none other than that of George Washington. Patricia stared at the face, and as her eyes remained on the likeness they gathered a reminiscent expression. Not that Patricia had known the illustrious general; for though she was known in Meadville by the very young set as an old maid, she was, in reality, in her very early thirties. wear the same suit he night they both remem difficulty in getting in Patricia laughed to embarrassment. "And I've brought a hatchet I carried that got to bury," he said. "The—the others about the conservator theirs," Patricia told her. Then she explained frivolous young guest such a stir in the quile winning the boys fr sweethearts. "And what about u man asked, looking do Patricia's head grow But the birthday of Washington had been chosen, once upon a time, by Patricia Woodkirk as a night for a Colonial dance. Her guests had come in wigs and with powder and patches, while she herself had been dressed as Martha Washington. And there had been a George, too. Patricia had quarreled with him bitterly on that very night after the last dance and had been too obstinate ever since to admit it either to George Washington or to any one else. Patricia continued to live in the old homestead and it was in the very room in which she now sat that her merry party of young folks had congregated a few years ago. Most of them were married now and scattered. Her friends were largely among the married couples of the town though, not two weeks ago, Patricia had entertained a young woman in her home and the taste of gay young life once more had brought back her own bright girlhood. Corinne Jamerson—the young girl who had been Patricia's guest—had won no end of admiration from the town's young men; and she, having come from the city with her attractive, if frivolous, manners, found it not a little interesting to add notch after notch to her beau stick. As Patricia thought over the stay of her young guest she recalled several instances in which the young woman had flirted with the acknowledged beau of one of the town's own girls. Perhaps—in fact as Patricia recalled it all now, she was sure—there were many uneasy hearts since her departure. "I'll have a party on February twenty-second!" Patricia almost said it aloud. She closed the magazine with a bang and sat alert. "I'll ask all the girls and boys to come and bury the hatchet. We'll have a formal ceremony of it and—" her cheeks glowed as the plan unwound itself in her brain—"we'll wear powder and patches." Suddenly her face clouded again and her eyes took on the reminiscent shadow. "But—" she sald, half aloud. Then, as if fearing she would go back on an impulse she knew intuitively was good, she rushed to her desk. Sitting down, she wrote the first of her invitations in almost breathless haste. In it, she asked one George Washington to dress as George Washington, and come to her party to help to bury the hatchet. She folded, sealed and addressed the note without so much as rereading it. It seemed, when she stopped for even an instant to think, such an awful offense against her family pride. In due time she wrote the other invitations and not a single one was refused. "It looks as if every one was anxious to bury the hatchet," she thought, as she read an acceptance from one young person whom she knew had strayed from the side of his sweet-heart to worship at the shrine of her young guest, Corinne. The great room of Patricia's home was lighted with severe-looking Colonial candlesticks with straight, unshaded candles, when the Colonial dames began to arrive. Men in satin breeches with large buckled slippers and heavy white wigs soon talked sedately with dames in sheer white fuchsia and voluminous skirts. Patricia, herself, was a beautiful young Martha Washington as she stood to greet her guests in the same costume she had worn on a night not so many years ago. As the evening wore on, each male guest was presented with a hatchet. He was told that outside in the conservatory in tubs and flower boxes hidden away were numbers corresponding to the ones on the handles of the hatchets. It was his duty, so Patricia told each one, to seek the proper girl and with her find the number in the conservatory. Together, they were to bury the hatchet with whatever ceremony they found most fitting for the time and place. When every man had found a girl, Patricia sat alone in the great sitting room, the candles burned to half their original size. One guest had not come and Patricia was the odd girl. Presently a replica of George Washington stood in the doorway. He had entered, unannounced. His apologies to Patricia covered his emotion as he held her little hand in his own, letting the soft lace of his sleeve fall over it. His excuse was his desire to wear the same suit he had worn on a night they both remembered—and his difficulty in getting into it. Patricia laughed to cover her own embarrassment. "And I've brought along the same hatchet I carried that night—and forgot to bury," he said. "The—the others are scattered about the conservatory now, burying theirs," Patricia told him. Then she explained all about her frivolous young guest who had made such a stir in the quiet little town by winning the boys from their own sweethearts. "And what about us, Patsy?" the man asked, looking down at her. Patricia's head dropped. She dared not reveal to him her joy at hearing the old name once more. "Haven't we had the hatchet out long enough?" he asked, leading her to a settee near the log fire. "Can't you tell me. Patsy." he persisted. "Shall we not bury ours, too? Don't you want to?" He raised her chin so as to look into her eyes. "I-I cannot tell a lie, George," she said laughing. "But—suppose we burn it instead of burying it—then it can never, never be unearthed. We'll cut all discord this minute," she continued, waving the hatchet in the air, "and burn the weapon before our very eyes." Together, they knelt before the open fire and laid the wooden hatchet on the flames. "A pretty ceremony, dear, and with a world of meaning," he said, as they took their places once more on the settee to await the return of the others. SHADOWS THAT ARE LASTING Peculiarity Noticed In the Crude-Oil Producing Regions of "In the crude-oil producing regions in California there are scores of large ponds of this mineral," writes J. Mayne Baltimore in the Scientific American. "After being pumped to the surface the petroleum is emptied into depressions in the earth, where it remains for a time. These oil ponds are known as 'sump holes.' There is one very peculiar thing about these 'sump holes' and that is in the way of producing what are known as 'freak shadows.' These are real shadows, but, notwithstanding this fact, they are decidedly 'freaky.' If the sun is brightly shining and a person stands for a few moments on the margin of the 'sump hole,' so that his shadow falls on the surface of the petroleum and he then quickly changes his position, the dim shadow remains just where it was originally cast. In other words, the shadow does not follow the substance. The instant a person shifts his position his shadow is again cast in a new place, yet the former shadow remains unchanged. The longer a person stands in one particular spot the longer will the former shadow be visible. "Hundreds of experiments have been made and every time the same results have been produced. The simple explanation for this phenomenon is that under the hot sun gas is being constantly generated down in the body of the petroleum and it rises to the surface in the form of minute bubbles. So very small are these bubbles that they are scarcely visible to the naked eye. Millions of these wee bubbles are rising to the top all of the time, when the bubbles break and the gas is liberated, passing into the air. "Both the gas and bubbles are so very supersensitive to the temperature that even one's shadow cast for a moment across them is affected. The temperature is lowered. Whenever the substance quickly changes position the shadow remains until the rays again warm up that spot and the shadowy outline slowly fades away. The 'freak shadow' may be seen for only a very few seconds." Modernizing Jerusalem. David Yellin, a member of the municipality of Jerusalem, says that the authorities in the holy city are considering the provision of an adequate water and the installaton of a modern system of drainage. People in Jerusalem are beginning to realize that a greater influx of tourists, on whom the inhabitants principally depend for their livelihood, can only be expected if things are made comfortable for them by the provision of proper accommodations, the lighting and paving of the streets, the freeing of the city from dust and improvement of travel facilities. All Authors. Hicks—Literary family, the Greensmiths. The daughter writes poetry that nobody will print; the son writes plays that nobody will act, and the mother novels that nobody will read. Wicks—And what does the father write? Hicks—Oh, he writes checks that nobody will cash His Little Task "Very suspicious man, they say." "Very. Bought a dictionary last week, and now he's counting the words to see if it contains as many as the publishers claim." The KITCHEN CABINET CAN teach sugar to slip down your threat in a million of ways." that embraces more than simply being clean. Let us begin with the head. The hair should look well cared for, the glossy, well-brushed hair shows at glance. The teeth are not always even and white as pearls; but they do Easy Desserts. The following dessert can be made in five, and cooked in fifteen minutes: in five, and cooked in nineteen minutes: Fifteen Minute Pudding—Sift together a cup of flour and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, pinch of salt. Molsten with rich milk to a consistency of drop batter. Butter five or six small cups and put a little of the mixture in the bottom of each cup, add a tablespoonful of canned cherries, juice and all, and then a little more of the flour mixture. When all are ready, sat these cups into a kettle of boiling water, using care not to have enough to boil over into the cups. Cover tightly and boil 15 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or a sauce made from the juice of the cherries slightly thickened and seasoned with butter to add richness. Cottage Pudding—Cream a quarter of a cup of butter, add a cup of sugar, one egg well beaten, a half a cup of milk and a cup of flour sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Bake in a shallow pan and cut in squares. Serve with it a sauce made of a cup of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of flour well mixed, and a cup of boiling water. Cook until smooth, then add a tablespoon of vinegar, a few gratings of nutmeg and two tablespoonfuls of butter. Lemon Sauce—Mix together a cup of sugar and a tablespoonful of flour; add a cup of water boiling, a tablespoonful of butter and two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and a little of the grated rind. Stir in carefully, a well-baked volk. Fruit Dessert—Peel and scrape three bananas and press them through a vegetable ricer, add a small box of crushed strawberries, reserving part of the juice. Beat together lightly, and set on ice to cool. Serve in glass cups with sweetened whipped cream, to which has been added the juice of the strawberries. Serve very cold. Angel Parfait—Boll a cup of sugar and a third of a cup of water until honey-like in consistency. Pour over the well-beaten whites of two eggs; add a half teaspoonful of vanilla, add a pint of whipped cream. Put into pound baking powder cans, well greased on the outside of the rim to keep out water, and pack in equal parts of ice and salt. Let stand four hours and serve with fresh raspberries. HE foundation of education consists in training a child HE foundation of education consists in training a child to work, to give work to put the energy of his being to the task which develops his body, mind and soul to do that work most needed for the elevation of mankind. —Parker. Inexpensive Cakes. The secret of a good cake is in the sifting of the flour with the baking powder and the creaming of the butter. Fluff Cake.—Cream three tablespoonfuls of butter and add gradually one cup of sugar, a teaspoonful of vanilla and two eggs unbeaten. Beat thoroughly, then add a half a cup of cold water, a little at a time, alternating with a cup and a half of flour that has been well sifted with a teaspoonful and a half of baking powder. Orange Cake.—Beat the yolks of four and the whites of two eggs together, add a cup and a half of sugar, the juice and rind of an orange and a half cup of water. To two cups of flour sift two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a pinch of salt. For a filling for this cake, if baked in layers, or a frosting if baked in a sheet, use the other two whites and save out a little of the juice and rind of the orange for flavoring. Date Cake.—This is a cake liked by the children, and is called by them Chew Cake. Sift two teaspoonfuls of baking powder with a cup of flour and a pinch of salt. Beat three eggs until light and foamy; add a cup of sugar, a cup of chopped nuts and a cup of chopped dates. Mix well and bake in a slow oven. Roll Jelly Cake.—Add to two well-beaten eggs one-half a cup of sugar and a half cup of flour slifted with a teaspoonful of baking powder. Beat all together and just before turning into the pan and add a tablespoonful of water. Macaroons.—Beat the whites of four eggs, add a cup of sugar, a cup of bread crumbs and as much coconut as you can stir in. Drop on buttered sheets and bake in a quick oven. W HEN we say we are undone, we mean only that we have weakened and run up the white flag. 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Coffee Cakes and Rolls. For a breakfast cake there is none that takes the place of the light and spongy coffee cake as made by the German and French people. Coffee Cake. -Scald a cup of milk, and when luke warm add a third of a yeast cake; when dissolved add one-fourth of a cup of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, a third of a cup of butter or butter and lard, one egg well-beaten and flour to make a stiff batter. Beat well and add a half cup of raisins cut in pieces. Cover and let rise over night. In the morning spread in a buttered dripping pan one-half inch thick. Cover closely and let rise again. Before baking brush over with a beaten egg and cover with the following mixture: Melt three tablespoonfuls of butter, add one-third of a cup of sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon; when the sugar is partly melted add three tablespoonfuls of flour. Potato Muffins.—This mixture may be baked in the form of rolls and if set to rise at 11 in the morning will be ready to bake at six. To one cup of scalded milk add two cups of riced potato, a cup of boiling water, two tablespoonfuls of butter and one tablespoonful of salt, a third of a yeast cake dissolved in a little of the water, two eggs well beaten and four cups of sifted flour. Beat well and let rise until 4:80, knead and make into rolls. It may be necessary during the rising period to cut the mixture down two or three times during the day before it is formed into rolls. The secret of having good rolls is the cutting down process and keeping them well covered and warm. Raised Oatmeal Muffins.—To three fourths of a cup of scalded milk add a fourth of a cup of sugar and a half of a teaspoon of salt; when luke warm add a fourth of a yeast cake dissolved in a fourth of a cup of luke warm milk. Work a cup of cold cooked oatmeal! inte two and a half cups of flour, beat thoroughly and let stand over night. In the morning fill buttered gem pans and let rise in a warm place. When light bake in a moderate oven. 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CASCARETS help nature keep every part of your bowels clean and strong—then they act right—means health to your whole body. CASCARETS for a box for a week's treatment. Biggest seller in the world—Million boxes a month. REMEMBER PISO'S for COUGHS & COLDS DEFEAT THROUGH DRUNKENNESS Sunday School Lesson for Mar. 19, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT-II-Kings 4:8-37. Memory verse. 13. GOLDEN TEXT—"It is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink. May. 31.4. TIME—This lesson belongs between Leasons VIII and IX, during the latter part of Elijah's mission. PLACE—The Syrian kingdom, with its capital at Damascus, adjoinned Israel on the north. At this period, not long before the revived Assyrian power and aggression came in contact with Israel, Syria under Benhadad II was the most powerful nation on the Mediterranean coast, and was normally a bitter enemy of northern Israel. It was always a group of related, but not united, petty kingdoms or tribes. Benhadad, the Syrian king, gathered together the 32 kings of the smaller tribes allied to his kingdom and made an overpowering raid upon Israel, destroying villages and farms and orchards, paralyzing business, ravaging the homes and driving the people to the more strongly fortified towns. They were like "a tempest of hall, a destroying storm, a flood of mighty waters overflowing, an overwhelming scourge." These epithets describe in vivid speech the irresistible violence, the devastating force with which the Syrians were about to overwhelm them. It is almost impossible for us to realize the devastating power of such half-savage hordes who lived upon the country, who ravaged villages, who murdered women and children, who had an unrestrained power. They were worse than the ten plagues of Egypt. What the invaders sought was the wealth, the harvests and all kinds of valuables, without paying for them, and entirely without regard to the welfare of the people. Into our goodly country Intemperance, from drinking alcoholic liquors, has come and is doing our country more damage, to its people, to its wealth and prosperity, than the Syrians did to Palestine, the Promised Land, by their invasion. King Alcohol comes with an army of tributaries and allies, such as the 240,000 saloons, the distilleries, breweries, hotels, clubs, personal invitations to drink, advertisements in magazines and papers, cocaine and opium habits. All invading us for the sake of their own personal gain at the expense of the community. When the invaders had reached the capital with their army and horses and charlots in an unresisted march, Benhadad sent messengers to Ahab demanding that he yield up his throne, which is implied in his imperious conceit of power; Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine. And Ahab was so overwhelmed at the power backing the demand that he basely yielded and replied: My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have. Such are the demands of King Alcohol! The cost of liquors each year in this country is nearly $1,400,000,000. The drink bill in England in 1908 was over $800,000,000. Take the national liquor bill and divide it by the number of saloons and divide $5,945 becomes the average cost to the people of each saloon. On the average the saloon pays back for nation, state and city taxes $500. This $500 is eagerly taken from a grateful country in lieu of $5,945. Thus King Alcohol demands our homes, our wives, our husbands, our silver and gold. And we have yielded too easily to its demands. Benhadad then sent word that his officers were coming and would search Ahab's house for every pleasant thing he had and would take it away. And not only Ahab's house, but the houses of his officers and leaders. This caused a revolt. The king summoned his leading people to a conference and they decided not to yield to the demands of Benhadad. The weak Ahab declared that for himself he would yield all he had promised, but he must deny the increased demand. King Alcohol became so greedy in his demands, the results of his evil work became so great, that the people were aroused in indignation against him. At first it was agreed to allow wine and beer and moderate drinking, but to resist the ravages of the more fiery drinks. But this was a failure. Temperance societies were formed. Local and state prohibition were inaugurated. Investigations made. Pledges taken. In their great distress a prophet came to King Ahab with a message from Jehovah: Hast thou seen all this great multitude? I will deliver it into thine hand this day. Why? And thou shalt know I am the Lord. The victory was wrought to bring them back to the true God, to obedience and worship; which was vastly more important to their true welfare than the loss of all their property could have been. And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the Lord, by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Who shall order the battle? And he answered, thou—the king, the head of the nation. He numbered, mustered, 232 of the young princes. God, the true religion, is the one source of victory over the power of intemperance. Religious motives and inspiration, love of God and love to man, the spirit of service, loyalty to the coming of the kingdom of God—these are the sources of salvation from the curse of strong drink. 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Topeka Kan Discouraged TOOLS and CUTLERY The very fines made. Ask your hardware dealer. RICHARDS-CONOVER HARDWARE CO. Kanass City, Mo. Oklahoma City, Ola. LYBIA & PINKHAM PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Cleanse and beautifies the hair Newer Falls to Restore Gray Hair to its Youthful Color. Curve and smooth. Cure at 8:30 at Durgers. WANTED Man to learn the new business par bar trade; few weeks prior to instruction; instructions; unlimited practice; tools donated; positions available for shop; reduced tuition price; scholarship; magranted. Schwab system of Barber College, 724. Doug B. 68th St., Kenyon, KS. 651-275-8600. 833 SS 717 - Official Directory Knights & Daughters OF TABOR ; ZANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION SMIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF 18—Sj. Marie, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. 1 TABOR. oy W. Graham. 2112 Nicholas: 2. See ee ne ae REY. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. Taborian Home, Route 8, Tupeka, Kan SIR D. 1. TAYLOR, V. o. M 229 W. Center, Salina, Kan. MRS, UMMA GAINES, C.G. P. 1170 Filmore, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. LAURA LEB, V. G. P. Box 394, Weir, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. 8. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kan. MRS. SARAH W. FORBES, ©. G. R. 717 “C” St, Lincoln, Neb. SIR WILLIAM CORE, ©. G. T. 1120 Lane, Topeka, Kan. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. Q. M. 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kan, SIR C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 3330 Maple, Omaha, Neb. REV. M. WOOTEN, ©. G. 0. 210 E. West, Hutchinson, Kan. MRS, PAULINE WOODFORK, C.G.Pr. 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kan. SIR W. N. MILLER, General Attorney, 630 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas, —TEMPLES.— Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. 1—A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., Sir W. M. Watkins; 13 ¥ri, 3—R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan. Sir Jno. N. Davis, 521 “L,”; 18 Fri. 4—Bvening Star, Omaha, Neb. Sir S, R. Jackson, care Frye Shoe Store; 13 Mon. §—St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., Sir Joe Walker, 1220 West (north); 13 ‘Thurs. 6—Humphrey, Omaha, Neb. Sir W. H. Jackson, 2515 N. 17th. 7--Mt. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Sir. Rev. 8. 8. Washington, 1524 N. Washington; 1-3 Fri. 8—St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan. Sir A. J. Bean, 309 Lowman; 13 Tues. 10—Mt. Horeb, Leavenworth, Kan., Sir Geo. Walker, 417 Kickapoo. 11—Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Sir W. N. Miller, 6830 N. Main; 13 Thurs. 12—Moses Dickson, Parsons, Kan., Sir W. N. Williams, 220 Corning; 13 Thurs, 15—Silver Leaf, Salina, Kan, Sir J. C. Brown, 246 S. Phillips; 13 Thurs, 17—Golden Gate, Coffeyville, Kan. Sir G. W. Roberts. 19—Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., Sir J. E. Hughes, 1313 N. J. 22—Barak, Oswego, Kan, Sir L.. R. Wilson; 2-4 Mon. 24—Jas, H. Bedford, Cherryvale, Kan., Sir Rev. J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7th. 25—Washington, Kansas City, Kan. Sir J. H. Downs, 422. Haskell; every Friday. 9—Sunnyside, Topeka, Kan. Sir Peter Davis, 1008 Washburn; 13 Thurs. 60—Jeffersonian, Topeka, Kan., Sir U. S. Grant, 120 Kansas; 1-3 Mon. d%—Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., Sir B. D. Weaver, 1125 Saratoga. TABERNACLES. Rey. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Mrs, Emma Gaines, C. G. P. 1—Queen of the West, Kansas City, Kan, Mrs, Marit Wilson, 945 Everett, 1-2 Wed. 2—Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 S. Chestnut; 2-4 Sat. 3—Mt. Hope, Wichita, Kan. Mrs. - Mary Goss, 2423 Jewett 1-3 Fri. 4—Helping Hand, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. Sadie Campbell, 616 W. 1st; 13 Thurs. S—Crescent, Atchison, Kan. Mrs Hattle Mantgomery, 115 N. Sth; 24 Fri. 6—Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Mrs. Catherine Glaspie, 128 N. Wa- bash; 13 Thurs. 7—Sunbeam, Saline, Kan., Mrs. Lil Man Shobe, 437 S. 12th; 1-4 Fri. &—Rebecea May, Coffeyville, Kan. Mrs./Laura Donnell, 410 E. 5th; 24 Fri, 9—Western Sun, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Lulu Deliey, 120 Kansas Ave; 1-3 Fri. 10—St. Marta, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs, P. Henderson, 820 N. ¥.; 18 Wea. W—Saba Meroe, Kansas City, Kan, Mrs. P, Wobdd-ork, 823 Freeman; 13 Mon, Y-Golken Rule, Kansas City, Kan- sag, Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stow- ar; 13 Thurs. 15-—America Davis, Weir, Kan., Mrs, Maggie Stewart, Box 14; 24 ‘Mor > 16—Sllver Leaf, Parsons, Kan., Mrs, - Lizzfe Morton, 1308 Washing. ton: 13 Wed 171—Western Queen, Ft. Scott, Kan., ‘Mrs. A. Master, 817 B. Wail; second Tuesday in July, 1911. W. Graham, 2112 Nicholas; 2-4 Thurs, 19—Amelia Levels, Omaha, Neb., Mrs Ella Golden, 2302 N. %5th. -20—Maria, Ft. Scott, Kan, Mrs. P Johnson, 501 Ayman; 12 Fri 24—Charity Rose, Coffeyville, Kan.; Mrs. A. Garner, 704 B, 22th; 14 Wed. 28—Modern, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. D. Dorsey. 29—Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs H. La Tand, 407 Kickapoo; 1- Tue. 30—Victoria, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs R. Rivers, 607 Second; 13 Fri. 34—Wichita, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Sal lie Hall, 1024 Ohio; 13 Thurs 35—Golden Rule, So. Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Sadie Jones, 819 N. 27th; 1-3 Thurs. 37—Butevator, Atchison, Kan., Mrs Mary Grosby, 119 Commercial; 18 Fri, 4 38—Covenant, Weir, Kan, Mrs, L. F Taylor, Box 394; 2-4 Wed. 52—Mt. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs Josie Wear, 807 N. Y., 2-4 Thurs 63—Fair West, Kansas City, Kan, ‘Mrs, Rosa Saunders, 610 N. J; 18 Fri, 77—Pearly Rose, Topeka, Kan., Mrs Susie O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan; 13 Wed. 85—Magdalene, Topeka, Kan., Mrs, F Hardiman, 1801 Kansas; 2-4 Wea. 91—Golden Sheaf, Omaha, Neb., Mrs Lula Rountree; 112 N. 19th, 92—St. Annis, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. L D. Davis, 1029 Rose. 93—Macedonia, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs S. A. Brown, 715 B. lith; 14 | Thurs. TENTS. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Mrs. Bessie Hall, G. Q. M. 1—Golden Leaf, Leavenworth, Kan, Mrs. Jennie Nichols, 418 Third: 4th Sat. 2—Frank Wilson, FQ Scott, Kan. Miss Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom. 3—Moses Dickson, Wichita, Kan. Mrs. B. Davis, 1135 N, Washing ton, 13 Sat. 7—Lone Star, Yale, Kan., Mrs. Calle Lewis. 11—Golden, Atchison, Kan, Mrs, Car rie Brown, 920 N, 10th; 2-4 Sat. 11—Alice Tucker, So. Omaha, Neb. Mrs. I. M, Faulkner, 169 N. ist; 1-3 Sat. 11—Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. Mary Brown, 325 Miss; 2-4 Sat. 14—Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Aria Stone, 823 Main; 1-3 Sat. 15—Louisa Mae, Cherryvale, Kan, Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 West Main. 16—Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Anna Jones; 625 N. Wichita; 2-4 Sat. 17—Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. H. Askins, Box 25. 18—Star of West, Salina, Kan., 0. A. Murrell, 20—John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mr. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett; 2-4 Sat. 21—Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan.; Mrs. Ella McKennis, 217 Sherman, 24 Sat. 23—Clinging Rose, Lawrence, Kan, Mrs. Ada King, 722 N. Y., 3 sat. 36—Pride of Topeka, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Nannia Shaw, 905 N. Tay- lor. 37—Pansy Blossom, Topeka, aKn, Mrs. Jennie McAdoo, 1501 N. Lo- gan; 1-8 Sat. 45—Orange Rose, Kansas City,’Kan, Mrs. P, Henderson, 312 Wasb- ington; 13 Sat. 46—Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Herrold, 2205 N. 25th ;13 Sat. 44—Rising Sun, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Mary Delley, 120 Kansas. 8—Golden Eagle, Iola, Kan., Mrs, Sarah Mayes, 20 Campbell. 5—New Hope, Coffeyville, Mrs. Ada Gilbert, 405 Santa Fe., 2-4 Wed. . PALATIUMS, Rey. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Sir C. M. Johnson, G. P. P. 1—Light of the West, Omaha, Neb, Fred D. Early; 24 Fri. 2—Evening Star, Topeka, Kan., Ran- som Taylor, 4th Thrus. 3—Moses Dickson, Acchison, Kan, ‘W. H. Barnes, 4th Mon. 4—Queen City, Parsons, Kan. Ler Haliday. 5—Jewell Wilson, Lawrence, as. Chas. H. Kuntz. 6—Queen of Kansas, K. C., Kan, Milton Washington; 1-4 Thurs. OFFICIAL ORGAN. ‘The Wichita Searchlight, 630 N. Main St, Wichita, Kan. Only $1.00 per year. NEXT PLACE MEETING. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle, ansas-Nebraska jurisdiction, will meet next In Coffeyville, Kansas on the DIRECTORY OF COLORED WOM. AN’S CLUBS OF WICHITA, KAS. The Mother's Aid Club. Meets every Friday at 1 p. m. Ladies invited to meet with us. Mrs, W. N. Miller, Pres. Mrs. P. Johnson, Sec. CAMPBELL A FAVORITE. Mr. Robert B. Campbell is proving © be a very popular candidate for one f the city commissioners, Few men have entered the political arena and have been received by the general public with so unanimous an approval in his aspirations as has Mr. Camp- bell. Every where and almost every one consider him a most acceptable candidate for city commissioner. He is receiving words of encouragement from all parts of the city and from ‘men and women in every walk and station in life. As one of Mr. Camp- bell’s close personal friends said the other day. “Why, Bob did not know he was so popular,” and this is only a ample of the favorable comments on Mr. Campbell’s candidacy. And this speaks volumes too, when it is remem- bered that Mr, Campbell is a Wich- ita product and was reared in this city and educated in her schools; in fact, he has grown up with the town. ‘Everybody likes “Bob Campbell” as he is familiarly called, and from.the way the people talk it seems that every- body is going to vote for “Bob Camp- bell” for city commissioner, too. One thing which those who know him best assure those who are not personally acquainted with Mr. Campbell, and that is, no one who votes for Mr. Campbell at the primary March 27th will ever have any reasons to regret having done so. And this is a grand guarantee to come from the people jamong whom Mr. Campbell has lived Il his life. His name will be on the allot on primary day, March 27th and 1e will appreciate your vote, too. MRS. RAWLES DEAD. Mrs. Laura Rawles, one of the old est and most highly respected citi zens of Wichita, died at the Wichits hospital from the effects of the am putation of one of her limbs. Mrs Rawles had been a long sufferer and the operation was resorted to in « last effort to save her life. ‘Mrs. Laura Rawles, daughter of Joshua and Eliza Robinson, was born in Henry County, Mo .,March 31st, 1854. She moved from St, Louis te Peoria in 1868 and moved from Pe- oria to Wichita in 1871 and has lived here ever since. She married John Rowles 1874 and was the mother of 9 children. She leaves a husband, three sons and one daughter, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was an old member of the Cal- anthe Court and also a charter and honorary member of the Booker T. Washington Club. She was a charter member of the A. M. E. church which was organized ‘in her mother’s house in 1875 and she has lived a christian up to the time of her death. When her friend, Mrs. Glover, call- ed on her when she first took sick she told Mrs. Glover that she wanted to talk to her while she was able and she told her of all the different passages in the Bible that she found comfort in, and she referred Mrs. Hover to the Sth and 9th chapter of the Romans and she told Mrs. Glover in all the ups and downs in her life that she would find comfort in those chapters and she said that she was just waiting on the Lord because she thought that her time had come and she had nothing to fear. Funeral services were held at St. Paul A. M. BE, church, 521 N. Water, and were conducted by Rev. J. B. Edwards, pastor. Ceremonies were held under the auspices of Arria Court No. 7, Court of Calanthe, of which the deceased was a member. The Court of Calanthe, and the Book- er T. Washington club had resolutions read, all of which follow. B .T. W. Club, Whereas Our All Wise God and heavenly Father has come into our midst and taken our beloved sister and member from us. Whereas our dear sister has paid a debt that we must all pay, ” _ And, whereas she will be greatly missed in our circles, but we, the members of the Booker T. Washing- ton club feel that our loss is heav- en’s gain, Be it resolved that we do all in our Weak power to console the dear be- reaved family and relatives, and be it farther resolved that in behalf of the Booker T. Washington Club— Gone before us our dear sister to the spirit land, Vainly look we for another in thy place to stand. ‘There is a reaper called death that ‘has entered our ranks on the 11th ‘day of March, 1911, and taken from us our dear sister, Mrs. Laura Rawles, member of the Booker T. Washington Club. Our Club chain has been brok- en never more will she join us in ou Club here below, but some where in You have tried the rest Now try the best THE PEOPLE’S CLEANING AND DYE WORKS Dry Cleaners, Dyers and Hatters Largest and Best Equipped Plant in Kansas Market 175 Phones Douglas 178 211 South Lawrence Wichita, Kansas About the Taborian Home and The Taborian Home Fund Leavenworth, Kansas, Feb, 25th. 1911 FROM OFFICE OF CHIEF GRAND SCRIBE Wuerzas. I have received quite a number of let- ters in the last month making inquiries regarding the Taborian Home and its regulation and about the Ta- ~ porian Home Fund, it occurs to my mind that a great many of our Chief Mentors, Chief Preceptresses and Queen Mothers have not read the Session Laws as they should have done. I wi.lanswer about fifteen (15) letters under the one head. The Law creating the Home says that the Tabo rtan Home fund shall be sent to the C, G. S. in the month of April of each year, That law has never been changed or altered, So the Home Fund is due to be sent to the C. G. S. in the month of April. Temples and Tabernacles are to send $5.00 and Tents $3.00 each, For full information coneerning the Home read the Session Laws of 1909, page 116 “ MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GRAND CuRATORS ”, then read on page 117 Taborian Home By-Laws and Corstitution, and read pages 118—119 and 120 and I am sure that if the of- ficers and members keep themselves posted there will not beso many questions of Law they don’t under- stand as everything is done in reach of the least mem- bers of our great order. Yours for success in life, A. W. HOPKINS, C, G. S, 321 Dakota St Leavenworth, Kansas ; Dseam ABSTRACT Co. a NORTS-WEST CORNER OF THRE COURT HB3USE | ‘ Bonded Absiractors ————— the higher clubs above with our Saviour she is watching and waitns| AMM(nNOUNCemMment oO for us, In her last hours the grand | > old saint was heard to say: | E. D. Squire. ‘The battle’s fought, the victory’s won: Weep not, her race is run; | mo my friends and patrons 1 wis Weep not, her work is done. ‘ ‘to announce that I have sold out m God grant we may rest_as calmly, |new and secondand furniture stor Khen our work like her's is done. | at 245-247 North Main street, and hav PRES. MRS. WILL BOWERS opened up with a new furniture stoc H. T. BOLDEN, |up-to-date furniture at 313 North Mai ELLA EWING. |street, within a few days, and I woul be very glad to see all of my ol COURT OR CAUANTHE ole ae ee a ae Resolutions for our dear departed sister Laura Rawles. Where as God in his wisdom has permitted the grim reaper Death, to invade our Castle Hall and take from our midst, one whom we held, and still hold, most dear, and whereas she was one of our oldest and best be- loved sisters, ‘Therefore, be it resolved, that Ar- ria Court, 0. 0. C., has sustained an irreparable loss, and though we grieve ‘at her departure, yet we feel that our beloved sister has been trans- planted in that beautiful garden of the Everlasting city, which God has prepared for his saints. And be it further resolved, that her saintly presence, will not only be missed in the court room, the church, and home, but by all who knew her for hers was a life of good works and Es fortitude, | Be it further resolved, that we ex jtend to the bereaved family our sin cere sympathy. Sleep on, dear sister, thy warfare fs over, for the early gates of heaven are | on, you have reached the goal of goals, and from the Heavens above |God speaks with a tender voice and says, my Angel of perfect love, sleep jon, sleep on. | Be it further resolved, that a copy lof these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, a copy to the bereaved family, and/a copy sent the Wichita Searchlight. MRS. EDDIE BOWERS, MRS. LUELLA WHITE, MRS. SALLIE HALL, : Committee. Announcement of | E. D. Squire. | To my friends and patrons I wish to announce that I have sold out my new and second-Land furniture store ‘at 245-247 North Main street, and have opened up with a new furniture stock up-to-date furniture at 313 North Main street, within a few days, and I would be very glad to see all of my old friends including yourself, at above number. I always figure that it is best, once in a while to sell off the old stock and get in a new and up-to- date line, so as to give my customers the benefits of all the new ideas which are all of the time developing in the furniture business, and I cor- dially invite you to call on me at my new stand where you will always find the latch-strnig hanging out. ‘Thanking you for your past patron- age, and soliciting a continuance of the same, I am very truly yours, From now on I will be found at 313 North Main Street. E. D. SQUIRE NEUTON, KANSAS. Mrs Callie Davis is here from Em- poria visiting with Mrs, Dinah Hall. Mrs. Aguilla Coleman of Topeka si visiting in the city. Mrs. A. J Tandy royally entertained the ladies of the Holsie Sewing Circle. ‘They adjourned to meet with Mrs, W. Anderson. Cato Rjdgley returned from Topeka Saturday. Rey, W. H. Davison of Oklahoma was in the city last week. Misses Myrtle and Estella Tandy spent Saturday in Marion visiting Miss. Nettie Buichem. J. M. Gross, and son have puchased the Elecrtic Baker shop. Sew pete : C. J. Page has purchased the Harry Suim Laundry. Mr. Suim is going to Oakland, Calif. _ Wm. Mearows, a porter had his ankle sprained while throwing q switch in Arkansas City. IOLA, KAN. Golden Tabernacle No. 2 met jg Peace and harmony on Saturiay, March 11, They have 38 members ang are doing nicely. ' Mrs, Sarah Garner and Mrs, jig Cooper were pleasant visitors in our city ast week and whie here was the guest of Mrs, Sarah Crisp. 1 eae t The A. M. E. church held a rally ‘last Sunday and raised a neat sum for their pastor. | | IMPORTANT NOTICE! To the Pastor and Members of the 4, | M. E. Chureh throughout the Kansas Conference: In some way I mislaid the resolution which had fixed the time and place of holding the Electoral College which in turn shall elect its lay delegates and alternates to the General Conference which will meet in Kansas City, Mo. during the month of May, 1912. Rey, J. R. Ransom, who offered the Resolu. tion fixing the time and place, re tained a copy of the same and | here. with as Secretary of the Kansas Con- ference do notify all concerned that the Electoral College will convene in St. James A. M. E. church, North Law- rence, the first Wednesday in May, which fs May 3rd, 1911, Each pastor will therefore per Discipline elect and send on the above date to this place one delegate or alternate representing each Quarterly Conference to this said Electoral College. Please notify me by April 28th who your delegate be that I may arrange for his accommo- dation. Your humble servant, (Rev.) J. LOGAN CRAW, 482 Maple Street. Lawrence, Kanses. March 18th, 1911. FOR CITY COMMISSIONER i ee es | - < Be J. L. BOWDISH I willserve you to the best of my ability and will arrange my business to give my entire time to the duties of the office. This is simply a business prop- osition. Is it to the best interest of Wichita that I be elected? BOY ROSE TO THE SITUATION: Quick Wit and Intelligence Displayed by Youngster. His parents are convinced that Clar ence wil) be a great man; the only doubt ig whether it will be as a stator man of scientist. He fs only four years old, and their confidence is Based largely on one incident. The Doy never told of it, and it would have Deen lost to bie'--~ if a neighbor bad Rot beem a chan oo Clarence lives |. suburbs, and has a cat and kittens. One dey he went into the yard next door with one of the little ones to play. There was § Dig pile of brushwood here, and be shoved hfs pet into a hole in this She crawled so far back that all bis of forts to get her out were vain. Had he been a man he would bare pulled the pile of brush apart, but Tacking strength for this he resorted to cunning. Running home, be s07 returned with the mother cat. He shoved her into the hole after her of spring, and she soon came out with the little one between her teeth. Clar fence bore them both home in triumph FOR RENT—Nice tliree room cotts8? on West 23rd St. Ouly $5.00 Pe ‘month, Apply to W. N. Miller, 69? N. Main St. Phone Market 1641