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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT FOURTEENTH YEAR INTER-ST LITE'Y AS Of Kansas And The Anniversary at the Opening Night and 29, at the New Hig- ium. A Chorus of 1 Orchestra, will sing Uneer Direction of of Tuskegee institu- Prof. Smith is one of the He is also a writer and co FREE! to A MERRY ER-STATE STE'Y ASOC1AT asas And The West hol versary at the FORAM ing Night and Banquet. the New High School A Choras of 100 voices, w ra, will sing on openin Direction of Prof. Clark gee institute. with is one of the world's best B a writer and composer of music FREE! to all FREE! INTER-STATE LITE'Y ASOC1AT1ON Of Kansas And The West holds its 21. Anniversary at the FORAM Dec. 27, Opening Night and Banquet. Dec. 28, 29, at the New High School Auditorium. A Chorus of 100 voices, with full Orchestra, will sing on opening night Uneer Direction of Prof. Clark Smith of Tuskegee institute. Prof. Smith is one of the world's best Bandmasters He is also a writer and composer of music & songs. A MERRY TO ALL! We take great pleasure in presedting you this Xmas Number. Of which we ere very thinkful of the kind patrons for their support. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT A. B. C. A. The new pastor of St. Paul A flattering beginning, great Church under his C. A, Williams, bastor of St. Paul A M. E. Church has ing beginning, great success is expected Church under his Administration. C. A. Williams, The new pastor of St. Paul A M. E. Church has had most flattering beginning, great success is expected for this Church under his Administration. Published Every Week Only $1.00 PER YEAR Only phone mkt. 3458 630 N, Main St. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1911. Mrs. C. M. Johnson gave a luncheon Wednesday evening at her home in honor of Mrs. Maggie Robinson of Kansas City, assisted by Mrs. Wm. Rose. Those present: Mesdames Maggie Robinson, W. L. Seliers, Blanch Alton, W. M. Rose, C. M. Johnson; Messrs. A. M. Harrold, W. L. Seliers, Wm. Rose, C. M. Johnson. HUTCHINSON NEWS Dear Editor of Searchlight: Being a subscriber for your paper, please give me space this week for a few Hutchinson items. We want to let the people know that we are still in the land of the living. The weather is good and everything is bidding fair for a large Hutchinson delegation to go to the Literary Institute Association at Wichita. Healthy preparations are being made by the Handy Literary Society of which Dr. Allison is president. Rev. Nickles of the A. M. E. church is closing a prosperous meeting. The Tabernacle Baptist church is preparing to paper and carpet. Rutch Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, gave an entertainment that was very successful. A program was rendered as follows: IrtsmeutalnO8$u-Sn shrdlu uaaua and successful doctor, keeps busy and has many friends among black and white. D. G. Lett Lodge No. 30 and the astern Star will entertain at the Broadus Hall Dec. 27. So know what to expect. Instrumental Solo...Miss Cordelia Berry Address.....Wm. Brown Vocal Solo.....Miss Winnie Phillips Duet.....Miss Elsie Davis, Broadus Vocal Solo.....Mr. W. E. Owens Instrumental Solo.....Mr. M. Thomas Vocal Solo.....Mr. Harry Thomas After rogram, refreshments were served. Miss Alice Wilson and Miss Pearl Rawls of Wichita are visiting parents and friends Remember the Handy Literary at the Institute in Wichita. Dr. Washington is making preparations to put in a drug store. We tender him our co-operation and glad to have him. Dr. Allison, the young energetic FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, 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 WAY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND PULLING OUT OF THE HAIR. 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Two fixtures having two This will supply lighting for par- This installation will give two lights each, the others one. lor or living room, dining room, lights in the living room and din Shapes are richly ornamented. kitchen and two bed-rooms. ing room, and one in each of the This gives a really artistic install- lation of seven lights, the lamps others. to pay cast, on completion of work, or sign and acknowledge agreement in favor of Kansas Gas for full amount, payable in twelve equal monthly installments, without interest, at their office, at 235 South Main Street. PROPOSITION A. Total cost, $13.50. PROPOSITION Phone Market 4650 Have You Paid Your Subscription To The Wichita, Searchlight? Readers of the Wichita Search light who have delayed paying their subscription will favor us greatly by a promqt remittance. We are anxious to continue the names of all of our present readers on our mailing list. We do not want to drop a single name. But, under the Postal Laws, we will be compelled to drop some who are iu arrears unless remitances and promptly made. The subscription price to The Searchlight only one dollar $1 for a whole year. This does not amount to 2 cents per week. Surely not a high price to invest in a Race Enterprise. Every colored family should take at least one colored newspaper. Many colored families take three or four. The colored newspapers are weeklies and therefore the subscriptions rate is small. You will cultivate a great deal of race inspiration by having a few colored newspapers with uplifting race news in your homes each week. Try and see. The Wichita; Searchlight 630 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas XMAS. PRESENTS AT HENRION'S XMAS. PRESENTS AT HENRION'S Cigars From 50c, to $500 Dollars per box Perfumes Feom 25 to $10.00 Per Bottle, TOILET WATER THAT EXCELL. Our Regular Drugs & Sundy line needs no advertising == 25 years con- tenious success, syeaks for itself. HENRION DRUG Co. COKNER CENTRAL & MAIN. 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Rice & Salt, Flour & Meal, Candies of various kinds, Vegetables; Fresh & Cured Meats, Lard, Eggs, & Cheese, Cranberries Currents, Raisins & Figgs, Oranges, Lemons & Bannas, Candids & Nuts, Perfumeries & Powders, Gelatine & Blooms Oil & Gas, Lamp Flues, Vinegar, Matches, Also a nice line of Dry Goods, School Tablets, Pencil, etc. Total cost, $16.50. And extra as above listed, for a total sum of. of work, or sign and acknowledge agu twelve equal monthly installments, w GAS ELECTRIC ion ht? XMAS. P AT HEN Cigars From 50c, to 5 Perfumes Feom 25 to TOILET WATER Our Regular Dr NO.36 PROPOSITION C. Five openings, brass tubing or oxidized fixtures; instead of drop cord. Two fixtures having two lights each, the others one. In Shapes are richly ornamented. This gives a really artistic install ation of seven lights, the lamps being included in the price. Total cost $23.00 of , for which the consumer agrees agreement in favor of Kansas Gas without interest, at their office, at IC COMPANY 235 So Main St. PRESENTS ANRION'S XMAS CAN DIES. ANY AND All Sizes. to $500 Dollars per box to $10.00 Per Bottle, OR THAT EXCELL. Drugs & Sundy line ing == 25 years con- veaks for itself. IN DRUG Co. CENTRAL & MAIN. Grocery Store Of Canned Goods Apricots Peas, Raspberries, Blakeberries Apples, Kraut, Pumpkins, Oysters, Salmon Chipped Beef, Sardines, Hominy, Pork and Fickles and Ketchup, Olives, Corn&Mustard James Sorgham & Syrup Baking Powder ites Shredded, Chocolates & Coco, Mince- CERALS; Aud Spaghitti, & Macorini, Tapioca Grape- gar & Teas, Milk Condensed, Dairy Milk, Coac & Syuff, Soaps & Toilet, Beans, Dried. Various kinds, Vegetables; Fresh & Cured Currents, Raisins & Figgs, Oranges, Furfureries & Powders, Gelatine & Bsooms ches, Also a nice line of Dry Goods, School Ross Grocery Store 1126 N. Mosley Wichita, Kansas. President Sends Special Mes- sage to Congress on Na- tion’s Finances. CUT IN EXPENSES IS SHOWN Postoffice Department Shows Surplus for First Time in 27 Yeare— Hopes Monetary Reform Will Not Be Made Party Issue —Urges Parcel Post. Washington.—President Taft sent a mecial message to congress dealing with the finances of the country. The message in part follows: ‘The financial condition of the govern ment, as shown at the close of the last Ascal year, June 20, 1911, was very satis- factory. The ordinary receipts into the feneral fund, excluding postal revenues, mounted to $701,372,374.99, and the dis- bursements from the general fund for current expenses and capital outlays, ex- eluding postal and Panama Canal dis- bursements, including the interest on the pubile debi, amounted to $854,377,67.59, leaving a surplus of $7,234,377.10. ‘Phe postal revenue receipts amounted to $297,879,828.60, while the payments made for the postal service from the postal revenues amounted to $237,960,708.48, which left a surplus of postal recelpts over dis- bursements of $219,118.12, the first time in ff years in which a surplus occurred. ‘The interest-bearing debt of the United Btates June 9, 1911, amounted to $915,- %58,190, ‘Teh debt on which interest had ceased amounted to $1,870,890.26, and the debt bearing no‘interest, Including green- backs, national bank notes to be redeem- ed, and fractional currency, amounted to $886,751,917.48, or a total of interest and non-interest_ bearing debt amounting to 1,808, 964,927.69, ‘The actual disbursements, exclusive of those for the Panama Canal and for the postal service for the year ending June 80, 1911, were $654,197,997.99. ‘The actual Gisbursements for the year ending June %, 1910, exclusive of the Panama Canal and the postal service disbursements, were $659,706,991.08, making a decrease of $6,867,893.19 in yearly expenditures in the year 1811 under that of 1910, For the year ending June %, 1912, the estimated re- celpts, exclusive of the postal revenues, ‘are 360,000,000, while the total estimates, exclusive of those for the Panama pay- able from the postal revenues, amounted to $64,842,709, This is a decrease in the 1912 estimates. of $1,584,367.22. | For the year ending June 30, 1918, the estimated receipts, exclusive of the pos- tal revenues, are $67,000,000, while the fotal estimated appropriations, exclusive of the Panama Canal and postal dis- busements payable from postal revenues, Wwill amount to $67,920,803. ‘This ts a decrease in the 191 estimates from that pf the 1912 estimates of $7,921,906.9%. * As to the postal revenues, the expan- sion of the business in that department, the normal increase in the post office und the extension of the service, will in- frease the outlay to the sum of $260,008,- 468; but as the department was sclf-sus- taining this year the postmaster general Js assured that next year the receipts will at least equal the expenditures, and probably exceed them by more than the wurplus of this year. It is fair and equit- able, therefore, in determining the econ- omy with which the government has been Fun, to exclude the transactions of a de- partment like the post office department, which relles for {ts support upon tts re- betpts. In calculations heretofore made for comparison of economy in each year, St has been the proper custom only to Include in the statement the deficit in the post office department which was paid out of the treasury. In the treasury department the efficien- ey and economy work has been kept steadily up. Provision ts made for the elimination of 184 positions during the coming year. Two hundred and sixty- seven statutory positions were eliminated during the last year in the office of the treasury in Washington, and M1 positions in the year 1910, making an elimination ot 542 statutory positions since March 4, 199; and this has been done without the discharge of anybody, because the nor- mal resignations and deaths have been equal to the ellmination of the places, a system of transfers having taken care of the persons whose positions were dropped out. In the field service of the department, too, 1,259 positions have been eliminated down to the present time, ma- kcing a total net reduction of all treasury positions to the number of 1,801. Mean- time the efficiency of the work of the department has increased. Monetary Reform. ‘A matter of first importance that will ome before congress for action at this session 18, monetary reform. ‘The con- gress has itself arranged an early Intro- duction of this great question through the report of its monetary commission. ‘This commission was appointed to rec- ommend a solution of the banking and currency problems so long confronting the nation and to furnish the facts and fata necessary to enable the congress to take action. In order to do fs work with thorough- ness and precision this commission has taken some time to make its report. The country Is undoubtedly hoping for as prompt action on the report as the con- venlences of the congress can permit. ‘The recognition of the gross imperfec- tions and marked inadequacy of our banking and currency system even in our moat quiet financial periods is of long standing; and later there has matured a recognition of the fact that our system ts responsible for the extraordinary de- vastation, waste and business paralysis of our recurring periods of panic. Though the methods of the monetary commission have for @ considerablé time been work- ing in the open, and while large numbers of the people have been openly working with them, and while the press has large- ly noted and discussed this work as it hhas proceeded, so that the report of the commission promises to represent a na- tlonal movement, the details of the re- port are still being considered. T can hot, therefore, do much more at this time than commend the tmmense Importance of monetary reform, urge prompt consid- A scientist has discovered that in 5321 A, D. the earth will cease to turn on its axis. But if it shouldn't he will be spared the humiliation of hearing the people denounce him as @ Har—Memphis News. Woman’s ““Serfdom.” A half-grown man is, of course, a tyrant. And so it has come about that the rule of man in the world has for many ages meant the serfdom of woman.—Edward Carpenter. eee en errr er ee en eee report ts received, and express my satis faction that the plan to be proposed promises to embrace main features that, having met the approval of a great pre- ponderance of the practical and proves sional opinion of the country, are likely to meet equal approval in congress. The War Department. There 1s now before congress a bill, the purpose of which is to increase the efficiency and decrease the expense of the army. It contains four principal tea- tures: First, @ consolidation of the gen- eral statf with the adjutant gencral's and the Inspector general's department; second, a consolidation of the quarter- master’s department with the subsistence and pay department; third, the creation of an army service corps, and fourth, an extension of the enlistment period from three to five years. With the establishment of an army service corps, as proposed in the bill, Tam thoroughly in accord and am con- vineed that the establishment of such corps will result in a material econ- omy and a very great increase of efti- clency in the army. It has repeatedly been recommended by me~ and my predecessors. I also believe that a consolidation of the staff corps can be made with a resulting increase in ef- ficiency and economy, but not along the lines provided In the bill under consideration. ‘The army of the United States is in ood condition, ‘The Panama Canal. The very satisfactory progress made on the Panama“canai last year has continued, and there 1s every reason to believe that the canal will be com- pleted as early as the Ist of July, 1913, unless something unforeseen occurs This 1s about 18 months before the time promised by the engineers. Waterway From Lakes to the Gulf. ‘The project for a navigable water- way from Lake Michigan to the mouth of the Illinois river, and thence via the Mississippi to the Gult of Mexico, {s one of national {mportanse. In view of the work already accomplished by, the sanitary district of Chicago, an agency of the state of Mlinols, which has constructed the most difficult and costly stretch of this waterway and made it an asset of the nation, and in view of the fact that the people of Minois have authorized the expendi- ture of $20,000,000 to carry this water- way 62 miles farther. to Utica, I feel that it 4s fitting that this work should be supplemented by the government, and that the gxpenditures recommend- ed by the special board of engineers on the waterway from Utica to the mouth of the Illinois river be made upon lines which while providing a waterway for the nation, should otherwise benefit that state to the fullest extent. ‘The limitation of the ability of the master to his servant for personal in- furles to such as are occasioned by hia fault has been abandoned In most cly- {lized countries and provision made whereby the employe injured in the course of his employment is compen- sated for iis loss of working ability irrespective of negligence. The prin- ciple upon which such provision pro- ceeds Is that accidental injuries to workmen in modern industry, with its vast complexity and inherent dangers arising from complicated machinery and the use of the great forces ot steam and electricity, should be re- garded as risks of the industry and the loss borne in some equitable pro- portion by thos: who for their own profit engage therein. In recognition of this the last congress authorized the appointment of a commission to investigate the subject of employers’ ability and workmen's compensation and to report the result of their inves- tigations. through the president, to congress. This commission was ap- pointed and has been at work, holding hearings, gathering data and consider- ing the subject, and it is expected will be able to report by the first of the year, In accordance with the provi~ sions of the law. Parcel Post. Steps should be taken immediately for the establishment of a rural parcel post. In the estimates of appropria- tions needed for the maintenance of the postal service for the ensuing fis- cal year an item of $150,000 has been inserted to cover the preliminary ex- pense of establishing a parcel post on rural mail routes, as well as to cover an investigation having for its object the final establishment of a general parcel post on all railway and steam- oat trensportation routes. ‘The suggestion that we have a gen- eral parcel post has awikened great opposition on the part of some who think that it will have the effect to destroy the business of the country store keeper. Instead of doing this, 1 think the change will greatly increase business for the benefit of all. ‘The re- duction in the cost of Mving it will bring about ought to make its coming certain. ‘The Navy Department. On the 24 of November last I re- viewed the fighting fleet of battleships and other vessels assembled in New York harbor, consisting of 24 battle- ships, 2 armored cruisers, 2 cruisers, 22 destroyers. 12 torpedo boats, 8 sub- marines, and other attendant vessels, making $8 vessels of all classes, of a tonnage of 576,634 tons. ‘The fleet was deficient in the num- ber of torpedo destroyers, in cruisers, and in colliers, as well as in large battleship cruisers, which are now be- coming a very Important feature of foreign navies, notably the British, German and Japanese. The building plan for this year con- templates two battleships and two colliers. This is. because the other “and smaller vessels can be built much ‘more rapidly in case of emérgency than the battleships, and we certainly ought to continue the policy of two “battleships a year until after the Panama Canal is finished and until in our first line and in our reserve line "we can number 40 available vessels of “proper armament and size. -_I_wish to renew again my recom- “mendation that all the ocal offices “throughout the country, including col- | Sahota: Gf dintentnal suimeiidas. nalinarase Soul the Abode of Truth. Truth! Where is truth but in the soul itself? Facts, objects are but phantoms; matter-woven ghosts of this earthly night, at which the soul sleeping here in the mire and clay of matter shudders and names its own vague tremors, sense and perception. —Charles Kingsley. Discourtesy Resented. 1 would as soon shake hands with a soft mackerel as with a man who offers two fingers.—Sif Francis Vane. SEARCHED HOMES FOR LIQUOR GOV. STUBBS’ AGENTS SOUGHT SECRET SUPPLY. Three Leavenworth Residences Raided Without Result—Attempted Set- tlement on Money Basis. Leavenworth, Kansas.—Unable to find liquor in joints any more, J. E. Johnson, assistant attorney general and T. B. Armstrong, secret agent of Gov. Stubbs, are raiding residences. Accompanied by the sheriff, they went to the home of Richard Igel, an old druggist. They searched every room, even that of Mrs. Igel’ and Miss Igel. ‘Trunks were broken open and their contents scattered. The contents of closets were torn down, bureau dtaw- ers ransacked and cupboards search- ed. They even went into the attic and searched packing cases which had not been opened in years. In the basement berrels of potatoes and ap- ples were emptied on the floor. In an hour's work a few bottles of old wine which had been in the cellar for years were found. They had been brought by the family from Europe. ‘They were confiscated. Igel is the proprietor of a drug store in North Seventh street. The store was Visited after the Topeka officers were through with the resi- dence close by. The druggist’s gov- ernment license, which entitled him to sell liquor for medical purposes, was torn from the wall and confisca- eated. When Igel asked for an ex- planation the raiders only smiled. The officers went to the home of H. Rabinowitz, one of the finest in the north section of the city. The house was searched from garret to cellar, but nothing was found. Then in a search for account books, draw- ers were pulled out and their con- tents scattered. Another residence in the south sec- tion of the city was raided but noth- ing found. This did not prevent the officers serving the owner with a war- rant, however. They declared they had evidence which convinced them that he had received at least five cases of beer from a Stillings, Mo., wholsaler last month. It was reported that the Topeka officers have made repeated attempts to settle with those whom they have raided in their two visits here. The basis of settlements is said to be a fine of $100, a $50 attorney fee, a sentence of six months in the county jail and an immediate parole after the money is forthcoming. None of the propositions have been accepted. CHARLES NAGEL a cee ig (ee Se ee CF] 4 { oa ee eee ee There is a general belief among peo- ple in Washington who are close to the president that Charles Nagel, sec- retary of commerce and labor, will be appointed to fill the vacancy in the Supreme court caused by the death of Associate Justice Harlan, Mr. Na- gel is a Missourian. STRANGE EPIDEMIC IN LINCOLN Many Theories Advanced to Account for Sudden Attack—One Dead and Hundreds Gisioken. Lincoln, Nebraska.—With hundreds of people slowly recovering from at- tacks of what appear to be ptomaine poisoning, with one dead and two children still dangerously ill, the people of Lincoln are anxious to dis- cover the source of the mysterious epidemic which attacked every resi- dence section of the city last week. At a meeting of the city council many physi¢ians were present and gave various opinions as to the cause of the sickness. Dr, Borglum, city physician, asserted that the disease is due to ptomaine caused by a general sale of poisoned veal throughout the city. A committee of four physicians who have had to deal with many patients have been appointed by tae city council to make an immediate inves- tigation of the epidemic and to en- deavor to discover its cause. Kimmel Will Recover. Marion, Indiana—George A. Kim- mel of Niles, Mich., who was severely injured in a wreck at Converse, will recover, according to his physicians. Kimmel’s condition is such as to per- mit of his removal to a hospital, Police Take Lona Hatoins. Zurich, Switzerland—The _ police were ordered to confiscate all hat- pins that protruded through the head gear of women pedesterians, and persistent violators of the law are being fined. THE MAN OF THE HOUR a EOE ; SEuESEEIE zy “Syren AES "Bigcs? 7 DECEMBER ED we | : (Cte 1 et < ie "vee, Me ee K A ee \as We sexe | 2) UK ve Ae a ees ye Bese, Ve, & (ees Ne eee yea <p en : Srp @ 2a 6 y es me nhs 7.3 = ELECTRIC CARS MET IN FOG THREE KILLED IN CRASH ON LEAVENWORTH LINE. Train Dispatcher and Motorman Who Ignored Orders Die in Wreck, Kansas City—No vain regrets op- press the mind of G. V. Royal, train dispatcher, for a confusion of orders that caused a head-on collision on the Kansas City-Leavenworth Electric line. Royal is dead, himself a victim of the wreck, and with him died the motorman, to whose contributing carelessness the accident was due. Two other lives besides these were lost in the collision, the price of a car crew's unwillingness to wait one minute for another car to pass them. About 15 persons were injured. Royal was the night dispatcher at Walcott, Kan, When he was relieved by J. M. C. Huttner, the day dis- patcher he said to Huttner: “The northbound car due here at 6:55 is late. It hasn’t reached Bethel yet. When the crew calls in from there you'd better tell them to come on through and hold the southbound special here until the northbound gets in.” As Royal ceased speaking the crew of the northbound car called in from ‘that station, asking for orders. The day dispatcher followed Royal's ad- vice and told the crew to come on through to Walcott. ‘Then, still in Royal's hearing, Huttner gave the crew of the southbound special or- ders to wait on the siding at Walcott until the northbound car should pass. Royal and the special’s crew, A. W. Lowe, motorman, and George Bradley, conductor, immediately left the dispatcher’s office and boarded the special. The car pulled out, the day dispatcher noticed, but he sup- posed the motorman was running it to a switch to await the northbound car. Tastead of stopping at the switch the special dashed out of the yards and at Johnson’s crossing, on a sharp curve a quarter of a mile south of Walcott, it met and crashed into the northbound car running on its proper schedule, When the colision oc- curred both cars were running about 5 miles an hour. Clyde Taylor, a passenger, had been thrown over the tops of several seats. He was found in the middle of the car with both legs broken. He begged to be killed, and the death he welcomed ended his agony on the way to a hospital at Leavenworth. TWELVE KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK Minnesota Accident Shows Even Block Signal System is Not Fool-Proof. Odessa, Minnesota—Twelve _per- sons were killed in a wreck on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail- road here and ten or more were seriously injured when the second | section of train No. 18, from Seattle, crashed into the first section, which had been stopped on signal c ‘The accident happened a short dis- tance from the signal tower here. The section had been ‘stopped by the tower man because of a freight train in the block ahead. The railway officials attribute the accident to the failure of the operator to set the signals against the second section. Texan Shot by His Wife. : Fort Worth, Texas—While sitting at supper in the grill room of a local hotel with a party of friends, Homer V. Trout, cattleman, 28 years old, was shot and killed by his wife, who promptly fainted. | Eecaned Miesourl Slaver Caunht. | Memphis, Tennessee—Sam Veazey, who killed William Jones at Caruth- ersville, Mo., a year ago, and escaped from the penitentiary was arrested nere and will be sent to Jefferson City at once. Madero Invites Diaz Back. Chihuahua, Mexico—President Ma- jero, through former President De La Barra, has asked Diaz to return to Mexico, assuring him of every possible guarantee at the command of the country. A EARTHQUAKE ROCKS MEXICO Thirty-Six Persons Killed in Colima _ Province Alone—Disturbance Covers Entire Country, The City of Mexico—Mexico was rocked from ocean to ocean and from Guanajunato on the north and the Isthmus of ‘Tehuantepec on the south by an earthquake. At least 36 persons were killed in Colima province, and 13 persons were reported dead from falling walls in Cuernevacea, eight in Guayamas, and 15 in Jalapa. The shocks came short- ly after noon and were preceeded and succeeded by eruptions from several craters believed to be extinct. The quake caused a small panic here. Hundreds of persons rushed to the Zocalo, where they ran aim- lessly about or fell on their knees in prayer. Telegraph and telephone wires were snapped and for a time the city was without light and electrie power on account of the breaking of the cables, but aside from the throwing down of a few adobe walls, no serious damage was done. The first shock was felt at 12:40 and continued for a few seconds more than two minutes. The instruments registered an oscillatory movement from southwest to northeast. MARCHED HIM TO GUARD HOUSE Soldier Locked up by. Insane Sergeant on Imaginary Murder Charge. Junction City, Kansas—Marched to the guard house by an insane man and locked up by him on the charge of murder was the experience of Serg. Land, Troop M., Thirteenth Cavalry. Land was sent from quarters to the hospital in charge of Serg. P. C. Souder of the same troop, who has been irrational for several days. Souder marched Land into the guardhouse, committed him to the sergeant of the guard and had him locked up on a murder charge. The mistake was not discovered for some time, Souder is now in the hospital, SMaiy Now Sail Phaak Ralivcad. Macon, Missouri—The supreme court's denial of the writ of prohibi- tion against the sale of the Hannibal & North Missouri railroad permits the sale of that property by the re- ceiver, John C, Mills. Mr. Mills says the sale will be again advertised and that he expects a number of bidders. The property to be sold is the fran- chise for an electric line from Han- nibal to Kirksville by way of Laplata. Twelve miles of roadbed, including bridges, Iumber and ties, have been ‘completed. 3 . Dynamited a Courthouse. Yeringten, Nevada.—At 1 o'clock a. m, two terrific shots of dynamite was fired in the second story of the new Lyon county courthouse here. The entire floor was demolished and the building was so damaged that it will have to be torn down. The par- titions and pillars of the building are of re-enforced concrete and it was to be one of the most modern public edifices in the state. It cost about $50,000, iledo. Train te. Wnesked. Springfield, Missourl.—Hugh P. Col- vin, engineer, and William 8, Ragan, fireman, both of Springfield, were killed and several passengers were injured when Frisco passenger train No. 106, the fast Kansas City-Florida special, was derailed two miles south of Mountain Grove. At the offices of the Frisco here it is stated that the injuries of none of the passengers are serious, Packers’ Jury Secured. Chicago, Ilinois—The jury which will try the Chicago packers indicted for violations of the Sherman anti- trust law has been completed and has been sworn in. Three of the jurors are farmers. Youthful Hunter Killed. Emporia, Kansas.—Henry Schroe der, 13 yoaisi old, was kilfba by the accidental discharge of a rifle in the hands of Elvern Hill, 18 years old, the boys were leaving on a hunting trip. SOUGHT HIS CHILD IN KANsas | | | | | | Michigan Man Attempts to Steaj Little One From Mother ang is Arrested, Coffeyville, Kansas.—In the alone from home of his former wife, why lives here, Ezra Hall of Ce:oy Mich., went to her home and attempr ed to take their child out of tox He was seen by neighbor women, wio pursued him. Their cries attracted a policeman, who arrested Hall Hall brought habeas corpus pro. ceedings to gain possession of {ic child and introduced evidence aliesins that the mother wasn’t the proper one to care for the child. Before giving judgment in the case Judge Flauet'y granted the mother more time io prove her fitness to care for the child, Hall testified that he and his ox wife formerly lived on a farm in Michigan. Their married life was happy until a cousin of Hall, who was ill, came to live with them and won the affection of the wife. Hall obtain. ed a divorce and was granted ic custody of the child. The mother then came to Kansas with the chile, INVITATION GOT TO WRONG MAN Gov. Hadley Invited to Prize Fight at Moberly, Takes Steps to Stop Bout. Sefferson City, Missouri.—The Lyric Athletic’ club of Moberly evidently did not intend ‘that Gov. Hadley should receive one of its invitatious to a fistic contest which was ar ranged for the night of December 19, but someone sent the governor one of the invitations with a protest from citizens of Moberly. The governor did not accept the invitation to be present, but he sent a letter to F. EB, Murrell, prosecuting attorney of Randolph county, stating that the advertisement of the event showed on its face that it was illegal, and ask ing him to take steps to prevent the contest. Among other events sclied uled on the invitation were bouts by four negroes “to a finish and for a purse.” CONTRACTOR WAS AFTER MONEY Deaf and Dumb School at Sulphur, Ok., Made of Mud and Leaves for Concrete. Davis, Oklahoma.—The © buildings of the deaf and dumb school at Sulphur, recently condemned by state officials, are tumbling down of their own weight, Sixty-five thousand dol: lars was paid the contractors. Less than $35,000 was. put into labor and material. Conerete floors have fallen in and brick walls are crumbling. The grand jury report, just filed with District Judge R. McMillan, declares it to be a glaring fraud on the state. More than 200 deaf and dumb chil- dren would have been killed had the contractors been permitted to finish the buildings. ‘The grand jury pro nounced it a death trap designed with intent to commit fraud. Mud and leaves were used in the concrete floors. CONTINUE WAR ON MIDOLEMEN Indianapolis Mayor's Campaign Re sults in Formation of Perma- nent Organization. Indianapolis, Indiana.—Mayor Sam- uel Lewis Shank's personally con- ducted sales of potatoes and turkeys at cut prices have inspired the for- mation of an association to re-en- force the mayor in his “war on the middleman.” Two thousand shares of .stock in the Wage Harners’ Co-Operative a% sociation have just been put on sale at $5 a share. Its organizers plan to open a depot where the ultimate con sumer of foodstuffs shall meet the producer, thereby eliminating the jobber's profit. The campaign tor extended membership will be mad largely through the Central Lavor union. Burned in Saving Mother. Mason City, Iowa.—Searching for their mother in a burning building, Mrs. Helen Dillon and Mrs. Catherine MeMillan, sisters of Herbert Quick, story writer and editor of a farm paper, were badly burned. The davis ters, supposing their mother was '” bed, rushed into the room where & lamp explosion had fired the building, in a search for her. The mother ws upstairs at the time. The building was only slightly damaged. Stampede to New Gold Field. Dawson, Yukon Ty.—A stampede '0 the head of Sixty Mile river is fol lowing a rich gold strike there. News of the find was brought by John Me son, He told of getting two and a halt ounces of gold, worth nearly $40, from a bed rock space five by eight fect Many old prospectors have started over the 130-mile trail to the new dig ings. It is about 20 miles from tne Alaskan boundary. Two Years’ Drought Broken Hobart, Oklahoma—Western (l° ‘homa’s severe drought of two years’ duration has been broken by rain and ‘snow equaling more than four inches of rain. A steady rain netted an inc and a quarter of water in one nix ‘Tar Party Members Fined. Lincoln Center, Kansas—Sherrll Clark and John Schmidt, under (0! viction for complicity in the tarring of Miss Mary Chamberlain, (he Sfiady Bend school teacher, ere each fined $200 and costs. How Christmas Grew Waiting for the Messiah to be what it is Today and a New Christmas. Charles Phillips Henry Tyrrell UNGEET the prophet held up his hand. A sudden cry smote the chilly air, the red edge of the sun creeping behind the snow cap of Everest seemed to the multitude a reflection on the scythe which Gungeet held in his hand, reddened with the blood of the Ranee's first born, which had been offered as a propitiiatory sacrifice to the Sun God. It was mid-winter—the winter solstice—and the sun rays were so feeble that the sun worshippers were sore afraid that unless the blood of a royal prince was shed for absorption by their weakening god the world would pass into darkness and all would die. Christmas day has been observed most piously inclined as the dulging in good cheer. In "Merry England" the fest thoroughly enjoyable one, that have changed somewhat since through the streets of London scenes of Christmas joy he w lamplit streets. Nowadays elec en the place of gas and lam stead of the slow, wheezy ho Dickens' day the streets of o are traversed by electric and riages. But the good, old-fashion vails, and from king to comm the place each calls home to soup, goose or turkey, potatoes pies and Christmas pudding. "Stille Nache, hellige nacht," in Germany for many untold As the sun rose higher in the heavens the multitude of worshippers exchanged gifts, and on the crags and high places of the Mount of Ghoom, which is above Darjiling, in the Himalayas, goats were sacrificed to the sun god, who was hailed by the multitude as a newborn babe, refreshed and renewed with the blood of their princeling offering. For thousands of years before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth this drama was enacted in the mountains of India and the tradition was carried by the merchants into Persia, Egypt and China to become later part of the Pagan saturnalia of the Romans and the Druids. For two centuries of the Christian era there is no indisputable evidence or any celebration of Christ's birth. The primitive Christians, like sensible opportunists, made it the festival of the "Light of All Nations," borrowing from the east, the birthplace of all religions, the birthday of the sun god, which was held by the Romans (on the day when light got the betetr of darkness, and the days began to get longer) as a great festival, in celebration of "the birthday of the unconquered sun." The first historical account of the celebration of Christmas day is connected with the persecutor, Dioctetian, who, when holding court at Nicomedia, about 300 A. D., on learning that a multitude of Christians were assembled in the city to celebrate the birthday of Jesus, ordered the church doors to be closed and the building to be set ablaze, so that all the worshippers perished in the flames. Dioctetian was possessed of the most terrible of all heresies, that moral forces can be put down by physical ones, Christianity by fire and sword, but his successor, Julian, in the next generation, when Dioctetian had done his worst, and done it thoroughly, had to admit that all was in vain. He may not, in fact, have said, "Thou hast conquered, Oh, Galllean!" though Julian proved it. Early in the thirteenth century the Christian church sanctioned feasting on Christmas day by removing the obligation of observing abstinence whenever that festival should fall on a Friday. By abstinence is meant that flesh meat shall not be indulged in, and as every Friday throughout the year was a day specially marked for such mortification, Christmas must, indeed, have been somewhat cheerless when the feast was in reality more than a fast by reason of its occurrence on a Friday. That, however, is quite forgotten by present-day observers; and for close on 700 years Many years ago, says an old legend, there lived in a mysterious region a band of Christian monks whose life duty it was to plant seeds and grow crops of toys for Santa Claus to distribute. These monks dressed in white gowns and wore Christmas wreaths about their heads. From this tradition a Christmas pantomime could be devised. A clever person can make many additions. Arrange stage as a beautiful garden, and place small Christmas trees here and there. On these trees dolls and other toys appear to be growing. While music is played softly the curtain rises, disclosing the monks working in the garden. In the distance is heard the muffled sound of sleigh bells. Santa Claus enters, bows reverently to the monks, shows his empty pack, which they slowly fill from the laden trees. The music continues, the curtain falls, then rises, disclosing Santa Claus only, who distributes the gifts to the children of the Sunday school. The monks can be personated by older boys girls. G A Christmas Tableau Christmas day has been observed by even the most piously inclined as the occasion for indulging in good cheer. In "Merry England" the festival is made a thoroughly enjoyable one, though the days have changed somewhat since Dickens rode through the streets of London and told of the scenes of Christmas joy he witnessed in the lamplit streets. Nowadays electricity has taken the place of gas and lamplight, and instead of the slow, wheezy horse vehicles of Dickens' day the streets of Merry England are traversed by electric and oil motor carriages. But the good, old-fashioned dinner prevails, and from king to commoner all go to the place each calls home to eat well-made soup, goose or turkey, potatoes, sprouts, mince pies and Christmas pudding. "Stille Nache, heilige nacht," has been sung in Germany for many untold Christmases beneath the illuminated pine tree, and its population of sixty-five millions will enjoy their gingerbread and honey cakes. In Denmark Christmas is a most important and beautiful festival. Despite all other changes, if preserves its old character, and is universally celebrated among rich and poor. In Russia the spirit of St. Nicholas is rampant, and the streets of St. Petersburg, Moscow, Riga and other centers are alive with silvery-belled drochas, all bearing happy muscovites exchanging calls and bearing each other presents, which are opened at sweet-laden tables' shrouded in vapor from the steaming samovers. In New York City there will be millions of conspiracies to surprise the children, for with our polyglot peoples no nation realizes to the extent the United States does the inner meaning for the world of the festivals of the Christ child. Here, more than anywhere else in the world, the spirit of Christmas invites our own happiness in seeking that of others, and in the accomplishment of good will toward men we know we yearly replant the rose that blossomed in the snow of the first Christmas night. An Appeal to Santa Claus Hi there, Mister Santa Claus, Hiking through the sky, Careful lest you break the laws Speeding swiftly by. Better give your car a rest In its onward flight, Come down here and be my guest Just for Christmas night. I'll show you a thing or two You'll do well to see; Little people—not a few— Waiting wistfully; Hoping you will not forget They are waiting there. Doomed, I fear, but to regret In the frosty air. Cheery lot of little souls You would find them all If, in seeking out your goals, You should pause to call. There they stand all in a row, Wondering what's the hitch; Wondering why it is you go Solely 'mongst the rich. They would deem at bit of cheer, Tiny though it be, Sign that, when the Yule is here With its songs of glee. They were not forgotten; sign Sent them from above They were heirs to a divine Thoughtfulness and Love. CHRISTMAS HE idea of a new coming of Christ today is an influence, if not an obsession with countless millions of people in all parts of the world. With all Christians it is a thrilling thought, or a devout wish. With some it is a faith and a prophecy. The Adventists, under their various denominations—Evangelical, Advent Christians, Seventh Day, Life and Advent Union and others—look for Christ's return at a nearly date within the present age, according to the same Hebrew prophecies which forecast his birth at Bethlehem of Judea. There are in the United States alone 2,544 Adventist churches, with an aggregate of 100,000 communicants. The Jews expect a Messiah yet to come. The Behailsts, or "Truth-Knowers," whose cult, a modern offshoot of Mohammedanism, has made remarkable headway in Europe and America during the past decade or two, believe that the re-incarnation of the Master has already taken place in our time. Their priests and propagandists declare it their mission to make known to the world the glad tidings that Beha Ullah, the head of their faith, who dwells in the flesh at Acre in Syria, is none other than Jesus Christ re-incarnated and come again to earth in fulfillment of the ancient prophecies. The Theosophists, whose "Universal Brotherhood" was founded by Mme. Blavatsky in 1875, with headquarters at Adyar, Madras, India, believe the incarnate appearance of Christ in this world to be imminent at the present moment. They believe that the Jesus of our faith, even now incarnate but not manifested to man, will take a new body, manifest himself visibly and lead mankind in the evolution of a higher civilization, an epoch of Christian socialism in which wisdom and compassion will make a true brotherhood of man at a time idea of a new coming of today is an influence, if obsession with count millions of people in all of the world. All Christians it is a long thought, or a devout With some it is a faith prophecy. The Advent-ender their various de-tions—Evangelical, Ad-Christians, Seventh Day, and Advent Union and—look for Christ's re-ent a nearly date within present age, according to some Hebrew prophecies birth at Bethlehem of the United States alone with an aggregate of within the lives of the younger people of the present generation. The above enumeration includes only a rew of the world-wide sects and creeds that either look for a new birth of Christ, or believe that such a reincarnation has already, and recently, taken place. The idea, more or less definitely formulated, animates an incalculable number of smaller communities and individuals not taken account of here. And it is a significant fact that, however widely at variance their theories and grounds of faith may be, all these millions of Adventists meet on common ground in the popular belief that this present age reproduces, in the world's cycles, the Augustan age of old Rome, with its over-ripe and decadent civilization and accompanying spiritual unrest. The earthly scene is set for some new and awesome act in the drama of Eternity. The Scriptures of old and the signs of the times today, thoughtful men point out, alike warn us that the hour of fate is at hand. Christians have done their best and their worst to the Church of God for now over eighteen centuries, and she stands today a mournful exhibition of their devastating work. Broken and divided into hundreds of warring sects, she no longer hears the voice that inspired the early church. Truly it is time to expect that the Lord will himself arise and come to rebuild the spiritual Zion and restore the waste places of the spiritual Jerusalem. Although we "know not the day or the hour," yet the time when the Lord's coming is at hand is not altogether hidden from us. The signs which are to precede and usher in his coming are plainly and abundantly set forth in Scripture, and we are exhorted to watch for them and know that the time is near. All these predicted signs in the social, moral, political, civil, ecclesiastical and spiritual spheres, declare the Adventists, are now either fulfilled or fulfilling. All the ecclesiastical prophecies of Christ's second coming rest on the same foundation—namely, the fulfillment of previous Biblical prophecies and the assumption that this indicates further fulfillments yet to come. It is claimed that inasmuch as the birth of Christ was foretold (Isaiah vll., 14), and that the birth should take place in Bethlehem of Judea (Micah vl., 2), and the several other prophecies concerning a Messiah (Isaiah lll., 8-9; Psalms xvi., 10), all came to pass precisely at the time and in the manner prescribed, that the fourth prophecy, relating to the second appearance of the Messiah, demands expectant belief. In the New Testament the third and fourth chapters of Second Timothy and the twenty-fourth of St. Matthew are regarded by many as forecasting the present condition of Christendom. We are living in the divided state of the decadent Roman Empire. The nations are torn with strife and contention, and are supporting millions of men in arms in anticipation of vast wars in the near future. Such was the condition of the world at the time of Christ's first coming. "In the last days, perilous times shall come;" men were to depart from the faith and go in devious ways. Atheism, infidelity, socialism and anarchy have risen in a great wave that is eating at the very foundations of our religious, political and social life. In the way of physical portents it is estimated that there have been more earthquakes within the last century or so than in all previous times in the recorded history of the world. What do these signs of the times, heavenly and earthly phenomena, political and religious upheavals, mean? To the Adventists they mean that Christ is coming again, and soon. Some of the names by which this plant was called are "misselden," or more commonly, "missel." This plant was venerated by the pagans of Greece and Rome. There is reference to the mistletoe in the works of Virgil, in the Edda and in Celtic legends. Druids collected it with great solemnity. The Prince of Druids cut it with a golden sickle. Ancient Britons reverenced only that mistletoe which grew up on the oak trees. The white berries which bring a blush to the fortunate maiden's cheek, give the quick admirer the right to kiss any person caught under the mistletoe bough. Its charm is against the evils of a lonely, single life. HE idea of a new coming of Christ today is an influence, if not an obsession with countless millions of people in all parts of the world. With all Christians it is a thrilling thought, or a devout wish. With some it is a faith and a prophecy. The Adventists, under their various denominations—Evangelical, Advent Christians, Seventh Day, Life and Advent Union and others—look for Christ's return at a nearly date within the present age, according to the same Hebrew prophecies WYRONG The Mistletoe SOME KITCHEN HINTS BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE ARE HERE COMBINED. Thoughtfulness in Laying Out Most Important Room in the House Will Be Well Repaid in Saving of Time and Labor. When beauty and convenience can be combined, as they are in the present design for the end of a kitchen, we have the chief end of house-planning fulfilled, says a writer in the Kansas City Star. The space between the chimney, which stands in the corner, and is connected with the range a few feet away, and the opposite side of the room, is entirely filled with cupboards, framing in two rather high windows. At the top of the space are four doors, which open on shelves where the stores are kept which are little used; the extra soap, the extra dish towels; canned goods provided in case of emergency, and so on. Below these store shelves are two cupboards for spices, flavorings, sugar, tea and coffee. The board that forms the bottom shelf of these cupboards runs all along under the window, giving a place for a pot of bright flowers. This sill is kept sufficiently narrow so that it will not interfere with the use of the sink, drip-board and table space below it. The space under the sink is kept open, of course, except for a chute provided to take pa- Design for End of a Kitchen. pers to the cellar. The chute might open from the floor, instead of projecting into the room, if preferred. Below the slanting drip-board at the left of the sink is an open space. Below this, a closet for pots and pans. The board at the right of the sink is level, for table use, and below it is a molding board that can be slipped back under the table top when not in use. Under this again are three drawers for towels, aprons, etc. If half the space proved sufficient for drawer room, the rest can be profitably used for a flour bin. It is to be noted that in this kitchen the sink is easily seven inches higher than the plumber wanted to put it, and the owner, who had to argue for an hour to gain her point, never ceases to rejoice that she insisted on her own way. The extra height saves hours of backache from bending while working in the kitchen. One provision that should always be made for a kitchen is a cold-pantry. This should be a small closet, as far away as possible from the stove and from the radiators, and opening toward the north, if possible. If it can be put in one side of a north entry that opens from a screened porch, so that it will be most useful. The refrigerator should be built in, if possible, and should have a door opening on this same screened porch, so that it may be filled from the outside, without tracking up the kitchen. For the Dishwasher. Besides having a pot chain and scraper you should have thick canvas cloths for the pots and pans and separate light cloths for the finer chinaware. A rubber sponge is just the thing for greasy dishes. One of these lasts a long time and gives you such satisfaction that you will never do without one once you try them. Cake tins, patty pans and all small tinware boiled in a dishpan in the water of which a handful of soda has been thrown will become fresh and clean and as bright as new. Chicken Panada for Invalids Take the meat of a chicken which has been either roasted or boiled; free it from the skin and cut into very small pieces. Bruise these in a mortar with an equal quantity of stale bread, and a little salt, adding by degrees either the water in which the chicken was boiled or some beef tea, until the whole forms a paste. Put it into a pan and boil for ten minutes, stirring all the time. Serve very hot. Cranberry Jelly. Wash and pick over one quart of cranberries; put into agate saucepan with one cup of cold water. As soon as they come to a boil mash and add two cups of sugar. Boil five minutes and strain through a wire straighter. Pour in a mold that has been rinsed with cold water and set in an ice-cold place until ready to serve. Chantilly Potatoes. Prepare some nicely seasoned, light mashed potatoes and mound on a platter. Beat one-half cup cream until stiff, add one-half cup soft cheese grated and seasoned with salt and paprika. Pile lightly onto the potato and set on the top grate of the oven until the surface is nicely browned. Be sure that the oven is very hot. Boil the Clothes Line. Always boil a clothesline before using it. It makes it smoother and easier to handle. SEARCHLIGHT, PAGE FOUR THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA. KANSAS. Founded in 1898 by W. N. Miller. MRS. W. N. MILLER, Proprietor. N. B. COFELAND, Manager. Residence 1401 West 23d Street. Office: 630 N. Main Street. Residence Phone, Market 4090 X Phone your news items to us. "To Live and Let Live" is Our Motto. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Strictly in Advance. One Year (by mail).....$1.00 Six Months (by mail).....75 Three Months (by mail).....50 Advertising Rates made known on application. Liberal commission paid to agents. Entered at the Postoffice at Wichita Kansas. as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 630 N. Main Street. All matters addressed to The searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Thursday noon to reach publication in the current issue. first. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. 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To the Secod Winner, ily size.To the boy purchase candy,5 ponds of mixed car line of Grocers,Fresh Me coffee,in fact everything in DEAM ABS NORTH-WEST COURT We have 300 pounds of Fine Xmas Candy and to the girl who purchases the largest amount of candy before Dec. 26th,1911,we will give FREE a Big Life Size Doll. To the Secod Winner, a Fine China Tea Pot,famrily size.To the boy purchasing the largest amount of candy,5 ponds of mixed candy. Come and see our nice line of Grocers,Fresh Meats,country Butter, Sugacoffee,in fact everything in the Grocery line Send your news notes and local happiness to 630 N Main Street The John Brown Literary Society met Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. Church. They have prepared a splendid program for the next meeting and invited to come out. Mr C.H.Walker of Indipolas Ind.the welty and well know Manifatory, of Madam Walker is in the city this week. MEET EVERY The Dunbar Lyceum meets every Friday evening at New Hope Baptist church. Everyone is cordially invited to come over and take part with us. The Tuskegee Negro Conference. On Wednesday and Thursday, January 17, and 18, 1912, the twenty-first annual session of the Tuskegee Institute: Wednesday, the fiest day, will be devoted to a mass meeting of the Negro people. Thursday, the second day, the annual Workers' Conference will be held. In the call for the Conference the statement is made that its purpose is "less to teach than to inspire." The first day will be taken up for the most part with informal reports and personal experiences of representative men among the farmer and laboring classes from all over the South. REMARKABLE IN THE DOG LINE. Proud Owners of Pets, Listen to This from Flatbush, N. Y. Zip, a son of Bluff, the big bull terrier, is the most respected dog in Flatbush, N. Y., says a correspondent. He requires every other dog within 40 blocks to walk a chalk line and bow to him as he passes by. He can lick everything on four feet up to twice his size, yet is as mild as Devery-at-the Pump. His master attributes Zip's prowess to his fondness for the pipe. Like Old King Cole: He calls for his pipe. He calls for his glass. He calls for his fiddlers three. "That is the most remarkable dog in the world," says his master. "He takes my pipe out of my mouth and smokes it, standing on his hind feet. See! The stem is all chewed up! If the tobacco doesn't burn well, Zip will get down on his fours and chase all over the house to create a draught. When the fire is well started again he finishes his smoke and returns me the pipe. Strong? He ought to be named Samson. Why, we have a piano that weighs 600 pounds. The Zip to it with a rope and he will pull it all over the room." Fine Xmas Candy and to the largest amount of candy give FREE a Big Life Size a Fine China Tea Pot,famr ing the largest amount of candy. Come and see our nice cats,country Butter, Suga- the Grocery line TRACT CO. 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Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV., was a woman of great plety and exceptional humility, which was shown in the directions for her funeral. "I die in all humility," she wrote, "knowing well we are all alike before the throne of God, and request, therefore, that my mortal remains be conveyed to the grave without any pomp or ceremony. They are to be moved to St. George's chapel, Windsor, where I request to have a quiet funeral. "I particularly desire not to be laid cut in state, and the funeral to take place by daylight; no procession, the coffin to be carried by sailors to the chapel. I die in peace, and wish to be carried to the tomb in peace, and free from the vanities and the pomp of the world." -Home Notes. GO VERA EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPRIGHTS & C Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether r an invention is patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDS ON INVENT sent free. 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Carpenters: Morris Mayo ... Cor. 18th. & Bnrns Chiropodist: Dr. N. D. Brilev ... 3728 E. Second. Clothes Cleaned &Pressed: Jackson cleaning shop ... 640 N. Main Street Pattons cleaning department ... 605 N. Main Street N. Robinson's cleaning & pressing ... 112 W. Elm St. Geo. Starnes ... 513 N. Main Street. Caterers: Miss. Stella Turner ... 601 N. Main Street Mrs. Geo. Wallace ... 855 Eagle Street Doctors, Medical Dr. J. E. Farmer ... 219 West Elm Street Dr. A. K. Lawrence, ... 517 N. Main Street Dr. G. G. Brown, ... 601 N. Main Street Dr. F. O Miller, ... 513 N. Main Street Dentist's: Dr. H. Truman Bolden ... 517 N. Main Street Drugstores: Makin Eye drug Co. ... 517 N. Main Street Electricians: Sam Jones & Sons' ... 501 N. Water Street Frank Bynum, ... Grocery Stores: Chas. A Morris ... 517 N. Main Street A. A. Ross Grocery ... 1126 N. Mosley Ave Hairdressers: Mrs. J. T. Chinneth ... 530 N. Waco Ave. Hotels: Centropolis hotel ... 695 N. Main Street Little Wonder hotel ... 507 N. Main Street Orienta Hotel ... 529 N. Wichita Street Music Teachers: Mrs. G. L. Scott ... 712 N. Waco Ave Manicuring: Mrs. Sally Hall ... 1024 Ohio Ave Orchestras: Smith's Y. M. C. A Orchestra...615 N. Main Street Clark & Chinneth Orchestra ... Paperhangers: Will Dunson paperhanger... 412 N. Wichita St. Plumbing: S. W. Jones plumer ... 501 N. Water Street Restaurants: Cousar's restaurant ... 508 N. Main Street I. Patton's restaurant ... 605 N. Main Street R. H. Todd's restaurant ... 603 N. Main Street. C. L. Kiner's restaurant ... 630 N. Main St. Shoe Repairs: J. C. Dorsey shoe repairing... 224 W. Elm Street G. Starnes shoe repairing ... 1121 Wabash Ave Tailors, C. B. Patton merchant tailor ..... $ 6 0 4 \frac{1}{2} $ N. Main St. Grocery Department 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 220 FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, DEC. 23, 1911. STATE OF KANSAS, in the District Court, and for said County, Sedgwick. Hazel Teamer Plaintiff. vs- Tead Teamer Dafekdant, Publication Notice To Ted Teamer: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of Secgwick County Kansas; wherein Hazel Teamer is plaintiff and you are defendant and wherein sae prays for a absolute Amulment of marriage from you for the reasonsset forth in her petition, and for further quittable relief that may be granted by the Court and that you answer the game on or beseech the 8th. day of Feb. 1912: judgement will be rendered against you for an amulmt of said marriage, maiden name, other relief. E P. Blakemore Atty. for Plaintiff. ‡Soal:‡ Chas. Fazel. Glerk. Attest. By J. L. Millhaupt. Decur Princess Lodge No. 12, O. E. S., held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 12. Officers were elected for the year 1912 as follows: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mattie Miller. Worthy Patron, Dr. A. K. Lawrence. Associate Matron, Mrs. H. Washington. Treasurer, Mrs. Janette Whitted. Secretary, Mrs. Grace Taylor. Conductress, Mrs. Ella Ewing. Associate Conductress, Mrs. Stella Brazil. Adah, Mrs. Octavia Briley. Ruth, Mrs. Myrtle Letcher. Esther Mrs. Robenia Reees. Martha, Miss Irma Clark. Electa, Miss Bessie Whitted. Warden, Miss Bettie Davis. Sentinel, J. W. Thompson. Chaplain, Mrs. M. E. Banks. BAD NOTES EASILY DETECTED Almost Impossible to Impose Open Handlers of Money. Incidentally it is interesting to note that the skill which enables one to detect a counterfeit comes not from study of counterfeits, but from a tough and unconscious familiarity with the genuine. If a man were pointed out to you and you were told that some day another who much resembled him would try to impose upon you, you would be pretty apt to fix his features in your mind; you would not spend any time looking at other people who looked something like him, would you? And the moment the impostor appeared you would note that in this, that or the other particular he failed to meet the details of the other man's face and figure. Just so it is in the detection of counterfeits. A skillful teller in a bank, counting money rapidly, will involuntarily throw out a note which in the slightest degree departs from the well-known pattern which is so strongly impressed on his mental vision. That involuntary act will nearly always prove to have been justified, for the bill in 19 cases out of 20 will prove to be a counterfeit. It is because of this fact that when a request is received from some one to loan him a collection of counterfeits for the instruction of his cashiers, he is advised to have the young man study the genuine carefully, and there will be no trouble in detecting such notes - National Magazine. BOY ROSE T. Quick Wit and Intelligence Displayed by Youngster. His parents are convinced that Clarence will be a great man; the only doubt is whether it will be as a statesman or scientist. He is only four years old, and their confidence is based largely on one incident. The boy never told of it and it would have been lost to his neighbor had not been a chan. Clarence lives in suburbs, and has a cat and kittens. One day he went into the yard next door with one of the little ones to play. There was a big pile of brushwood here, and he shoved his pet into a hole in this. She crawled so far back that all his efforts to get her out were vain. Had he been a man he would have pulled the pile of brush apart, but lacking strength for this he resorted to cunning. Running home, he soon returned with the mother cat. He shoved her into the hole after her offspring, and she soon came out with the little one between her teeth. Clarence bore them both home in triumph. Title. Blessings to Everyone. JESUS CHRIST HIS APOSTLES AND THE MEN OF OLDEN TIME How They Received Spiritual Message How They Healed the World. They Invented Wonders. All persons interested in the philo- sophy and Phenomena of Spiritual Miser- fations, Divine Mediumship, or Divine In- spirit Volces, Spirit Writings, Thought Transference, Curing Discases by Lay- ing on of Hands, Casting out of Mind, Magnetic Concentration, Mentoring, Magnetic and Spiritual Heal- send for this wonderful book. PUBLIC HISTORY With the WONDERS RE- CORDED THEREIN. How one may protect himself from worries, fear, and pain. Your soul on Earth should have one. Written by a Minister for You. YOU need to use for the asking. Address FOR FOOLISH TO DIVINE SCIENCE. Susan Kauffman, Dept. 7 e4aRCHLIGHT, PAGE FIVE. 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Address all inquiries William A. Radford, No. 178 West Jackson houseward, Chicago, Ill., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. In the middle west, where the winters are cold and longer than we like to have them, this style of house is becoming very popular, partly because it is so easily heated and partly because it presents a good appearance in spite of its comparatively low cost. It is 25 feet by 35 feet on the ground and is full two stories in height, a size and shape that works up well into rooms, hallways, closets, etc. This makes a good deal when you come to live in it year after year. We all know of houses that are not rightly proportioned. They have some rooms that are small when they ought to be much larger properly to accommodate the furniture necessary for a good appearance and for the convenience of the family, as well as for the accommodation of friends, for we cannot live alone. We often find this very trouble in the living room or dining room and in these cases the mistake is nothing short of a nuisance that will prove annoying as long as the house stands. Other rooms may be small without interfering with our good nature, in fact, some of them ought to be small. We have learned, for instance, that a large kitchen really is not desirable, because a small culinary shop is economical of labor, as it saves steps, a fact that becomes doubly important when the wife and mother is the only one to perform the many kitchen duties necessary to the feeding of a growing family. Our grandmothers traveled many weary miles in going back and forth No. 2030 across large kitchens that were roomy and cool in summer and roomy and cold in winter. They had a few helps in the way of pantries, cupboards, shelving, kitchen cabinets and other modern conveniences such as are considered necessities now, but there was a big wood-burning cooking stove and a benener wood box which the small boy of the family was supposed to keep well filled by working nights and mornings between school hours and bed time. Those old-fashioned kitchens had to be scrubbed once a week and swept every day, a cleaning task of no small proportions. There was a big, flat, heavy table in one corner without a knife drawer and the pantries were generally partitioned off in the most awkward ways possible; sometimes in opposite corners, which PANTRY 17'-6" x 14' KITCHEN 11'-6" x 9'-6" DINING RM 12'-0" x 14'-0" SINK HALL 10'-0" x 16'-0" LIVING ROOM 15'-6" x 16'-0" PORCH 15'-0" x 18'-0" First Floor Plan. required traveling back and forth a great many times in a fetch-and-carry process. People seemed to live to fetch and carry in those days. They carried burdens of considerable weight into those big old-fashioned kitchens and some of the packages were stored there for future use. There was a barrel of apples, bags of potatoes and a flour bin, all of which had to be moved at cleaning time. The wood box had to be hauled away from the wall so the floor could be cleaned un- der it and the baseboard behind it. This manner of living necessitated a large kitchen, but we have learned a few things by experience and one of these bits of knowledge has led us into building smaller kitchens. A visit to the cook's cabinet of a lake vessel will give a good idea of the value of close quarters when getting a meal ready for a hungry crowd. The cook at such times is a busy person. His little box of a kitchen is so small that he can stand by the stove and reach everything necessary to use, but he has a place BED ROOM 13'-6" X 10'-6" BED ROOM 10'-0" X 14'-0" BATH 6'-0" CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE BED ROOM 13'-6" X 13'-0" CLOSET 6'-0" X 4'-6" Second Floor Plan. for everything; and if he is a good workman everything is in its proper place, so he can reach a fish plank, a beefsteak broiler or a bacon skillet instantly; and the same holds good through the whole list of culinary utensils. A single cook will prepare a meal for twenty hungry sailors in one of these little box kitchens when the same man would want three or four helpers if he had to do the same work in a room 20 feet square. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN. Compare one of those large old-fashioned kitchens with the little kitchen affair in this house plan of 9 feet 6 by 11 feet 6, that may be reached quickly from any part of the house and that communicates through the pantry with the dining room in the most up-to-date fashion. Another advantage in this style of house is the small amount of room taken up in hallways, especially the upper hall. You land in the middle of the house with doors almost within reach that open into the different upper rooms. This hall is well lighted from the large window at the turn in the stair; and it is always warm from the register or radiator in the hall below. This six-room house should cost not more than $2,000 in most localities at the present time. Good, high-grade building materials and construction could be had at that figure, too. Love Beaten by Locksmith. A locksmith and a blacksmith played an important part in the wedding of Miss Mabel Stevenson to George Worden in her home at Silvermine, a suburb of South Norwich, Conn. Incidentally Miss Stevenson isn't ready to admit that Howard Aiken, who served as the bridegroom's attendant, is deserving of a title. Soon after the 20 members of the wedding party and the officiating clergyman entered Miss Stevenson's home Mr. Aiken picked up a dog collar to which was attached an automatic lock. Jokingly he placed it about the neck of the bride. The lock snapped. Mr. Worden and most of the members of the wedding party hunted vainly for the key. There were no tools in the house with which to open the lock. When the hour set for the ceremony came Mr. Worden summoned an automobile, placed his bride into it, climbed in after her and dashed to town. The locksmith and the blacksmith smiled at the bride's predicament, and between them they succeeded in filing off the lock and the bride returned to the waiting gathering in her home and was married. His Staying Powers. "Nothing serious the matter with your father's lunge, is there Jerry?" "I should say not! He's been coughing for 37 years, and he can cough louder now than ever." Not on the Calendar By KATE CLEVES Peter Barton caught a glimpse of Nancy Gage just as the tail of her cream-colored pony whisked around the shoulder of the hill and he was riding after her in an instant. But when she turned and saw him coming down the trail and he saw the sparkle of her blue eyes and the sunny gleam of her bright hair he pulled his gray horse down to a walk for his heart was filled with apprehension. Suppose—just suppose Nancy Gage preferred to be alone this glorious May morning when all the ranges shimmered with the fresh green of young grass and the melting blue of the sky seemed to tint the gray rocks to a warmer, softer hue. With the fluctuating mood of an undeclared lover, Peter felt a sudden coldness about his heart. Of course she didn't want him! "Good morning Peter Barton," greeted Nancy in her sweet, friendly way "I thought you had started for Honey Creek." "I've been there, and I'm on my way home now," responded Peter. "It's a long way around then because this trail leads to the Spouting Springs." Nancy glanced up at him from beneath thick fringing eyelashes. He decided that turquoise blue eyes seen through this alluring screen were more dangerous than when turned directly on a chap. "What is the matter? You haven't heard a word I've uttered!" scolded Nancy over her shoulder. "Heh? Why, you said you were going to Spouting Spring," stammered Peter, reddening. "I am—and you said you were on your way home and I remarked that you were taking the long way around," she said demurely. "You mean—that I better be going home?" Peter pulled his horse and swung around on the back trail. "I beg your pardon, Miss Nan; I ought not to have butted in on your ride without asking leave." "Oh, bother, I didn't mean anything of the sort, Peter Barton," returned Nancy crossly. "Why are you so thin-skinned about such little matters?" "Because I'm in love with you," blurted Peter. Instantly he was horrified at his own temerity. So long as the words were unspoken there was a chance—a chance that Nancy might say "yes;" but now that they were away from his lips the postponed answer must come—and he would have nothing left to dream about during those long nights on the open plains when he was in camp with the boys. "Peter Barton!" Was there a catch in Nancy's voice or did he imagine it? "You're not surprised, are you?" He was emboldened to continue. "Most anybody could see how it is with me!" "Could they?" There was no doubt about it—Nancy's voice was cool. "Yes," said Peter recklessly. "I suspect the whole camp knows what a fool I am!" "Do you believe so?" asked Nancy frigidly. "Yes—you wouldn't marry me, would you, Miss Nan?" Peter's hand rested on the satin flank of the cream-colored pony, and the broad brim of his hat brushed Nancy's shoulder. There was a flick of Nancy's whip and the cream-colored pony dashed forward. "Of course I'd marry you," retorted Nancy over her shoulder, and anyone but a man deeply in love would have recognized the mockery in her voice. "When?" demanded Peter ardently, urging his own horse in pursuit. "Will you go home now if I tell you?" was Nancy's odd reply, as she halted her pony and faced him. "Yes—I'll go anywhere, if you want me to," said Peter dazed, for as yet he could not believe that it was he who was boldly asking lovely Nancy Gage, his boss' daughter, to share the humble lot of a cattleman. "I'll marry you—of course!" called Nancy, lightly though her eyes looked dark now. "I'll marry you sure, the thirty-first of September!" The white pony flashed about and dashed down the trail, while Peter Barton sat like a statue gazing after his sweetheart—that's what she was—his promised sweetheart! Had she not just said so with her sweet lips, and then fled away from him with girlish shyness? Peter Barton entered the bunk house two hours late that evening, and the big package of mail matter that he tossed on the table before his comrades did not allay their just indignation at his tardiness on the eventful day of the week. His face was transfigured with joy and they knew that something had happened to lift the cloud from his brow. It was Ben Holcomb whose careless dart found the Bullseye. "You look as if the lady has just said yes," he drawled, unfolding a newspaper that was his share of the mail. "She has!" responded Peter recklessly happy, as he flung his hat on its accustomed peg. "And named the day in the bargain!" ventured Latlin from his corner. "She has!" repeated Peter dizzily. "The thirty-first of September!" "The thirty-first of what?" demanded Ben quickly. "Of September—three months off—right here on the calendar!" Peter flapped the leaves of the big calendar until he disclosed the September sheet, and he ran his brown finger rapidly over the days, finally paused at the thirtieth, hesitating, and turning a white face to his friends. "It isn't on the calendar," he said in a shocked voice. "It isn't on this calendar—has anybody got another one?" "It isn't on any calendar, you galoot!" shouted Crangle noisily. "Haven't you ever heard that old rhyme about 'Thirty days hath September, April, June and November?' Why, the lady was joshing you!" Crangle was the only one who laughed in the white agonized face of Peter Barton. He looked from one to another of his mates—and saw only pity in their glances. He reached up and swung his hat to his head again. "I guess it was a mistake—she was playing a joke on me," he said thickly and was gone. After a few moments of tense silence they heard the clatter of the hoofs of the gray horse. "I wouldn't believe it of her," muttered Ben Holcomb to Latling under cover of a newspaper. They had seen how it was with Peter and Boss Gage's daughter. "You don't suppose—you don't suppose she's still hankering after that fellow from down Tucson way?" whispered Latlin. "Dentman, you mean?" The other nodded. "Miss Nan was some took with him, and when he went away so sudden and we heard he was married, she looked mighty—peaked for awhile." "I'm afraid maybe she did mind, though we ought not to put it into words," said Ben chivalrously. "Somehow, I'm sorry she took it into her head to treat Peter that way." "Tisn't like her to do it—not if she knew it was going to hurt him," was Latlin's reply. Duing the months that followed Peter's proposal, he carefully avoided approaching Nancy Gage. On the big ranch that was an easy matter, and the few times they met each other unexpectedly Peter Barton's eyes were turned steadily away, while he bared his head before the girl who had flouted him. Nancy, at first merciless in the sting of her own love affair, assumed that he had understood and accepted her rude rejection of him. But when she met him time after time and saw the set gravity of his features and the somberness of his gray eyes, she grew a little fearful of what she had done. After awhile her remorseful thoughts of Peter Barton quite crowded out her fleeting fancy for the brilliant Dentman from Tucson, and she found herself longing for an opportunity to apologize to Peter for the wrong she had done him. Once she rode out deliberately with the intention of throwing herself in his way that she might have a chance to ask his forgiveness. It was the last day of September, and the parched grass lay flat on the plains. She had heard her father tell Peter to ride over to Honey Creek postoffice for the weekly mail, and from her window she had seen his wellknit figure on the gray horse sweep away from the corral and out of sight. She dressed herself in a becoming riding dress of linen that matched her eyes, and without a hat on her sunny head, she mounted the cream-colored pony and was away. That was how it happened that Peter came across her on the shoulder of a hill as he had on that May day when he had asked her to marry him. He had been whistling softly as he rode, and she had been watching his face with a strange wistfulness in her own when he suddenly looked up and saw her. Then the sound died on his lips and his face stiffened like a grave mask and he lifted his hat. Nancy Burton put forth a hand and caught the bridle of the gray horse. "Peter! Peter Barton—don't look like that!" she half sobbed. Gently Peter disengaged her fingers. "You needn't worry yourself about me, Miss Nan," he said kindly. "I'm all right, although—I ought to be larruped good for going around with a long face." He smiled cheerfully, but Nancy Gage was not to be consoled in that way. With a little cry she dropped her head on the pony's neck and sobbed bitterly. Peter Barton was frightened. "Miss Nan, what is it?" he stammered excitedly. "If it's that Dentman chap—I'll-I have him—" "It's yourself, Peter Barton—I don't want anyone but you and I never did!" sobbed Nancy. "What I said to you before was spoken when I was feeling unhappy and what I say today I mean every-word—I do!" Peter slipped from his horse and came to her side. "Miss Nan—Nan," he whispered fearfully. "Do you really mean it—that you want me—that you'll marry me?" Nancy lifted a tear-wet face and smiled down at him. "I do mean it, Peter," she said simply. "I'll marry you today if you want me to—it's the last day of September," she added as she slipped into his waiting arms. "I'm honored, honey," he whispered, "but we'll do it right and proper as soon as may be—and that day—when we are married, won't be on any calendar on earth—I'm mighty sure that day'll be made in heaven." ★★ THE KITCHEN CABINET LET'S pretend, just for today, That our hearts are free from woe, That the wind blows just the way We would like to have it blow. Let's pretend that what we do Is the work we like the best; Let's pretend the scene we view Is of all the loveliest. over a little salt and cayenne pepper, and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted. Cheese and Olive Salad.—Mash a cream cheese, moisten with cream, and season with salt and cayenne. Add six olives finely chopped, lettuce finely cut and half a can of sweet red peppers cut in strips. Press in origi nal shape of cheese and let stand two hours. Cut in slices, separate in pieces and serve on lettuce leaves Let's pretend we're satisfied, Let's pretend we're brave and strong Maybe after we have tried We can do it right slow IDEAS WE SHOULD HEED. It may seem to the majority of women that advice concerning the washing of coffee and tea pots was entirely uncalled for; but knowledge of facts show that poor coffee is more often the result of unclean pots than from inferior coffee. Tea and coffee pots should be washed after using them just as carefully as one does their good china, and left to air in the sunlight, if possible. The ideal way to serve tea is in using a teaball at the table, but for every-day life most people are too busy for such pleasures, so that a stone or earthen teapot is best to use. Teapots that are not in frequent use will become musty, and should be scalded and well aired before using. If a lump of sugar is left in a company pot it will absorb the impurities. Coffee pots should never stand around with the grounds in them. If coffee is to be warmed over, drain it and reheat when wanted. If the coffee pot is emptied as soon as the meal is over and filled with cold water and boiled the pot will always be sweet. Coffee is better and pots are easier cleaned if cheesecloth bags are used to hold the coffee or, better still, have a percolator. A raw egg or two beaten up and milk or cream added, with a little sugar, a pinch of salt and a grating of nutmeg will often be most satisfying when the stomach has a spell of rebellion. WE SHALL do so much in the years to come. But what have we'done today? We shall give out gold in a princely sum. But what did we give today? We shall lift the heart and dry the tear, We shall plant a hope in place of fear, We shall speak with words of love and cheer. But what have we done today? - Nixon Waterman. SUGGESTIONS AND ECONOMIES. When washing windows or mirrors do not use soap, but instead a little ammonia or alcohol, which will make them shine. Rub the bottom of a dish that must be used in the fire with lard and the smut will be easily wiped off. A delightful invalid drink is made by blending a half cup of grape juice with a cup and a half of strong lemonade. If the cake flavoring has been forgotten, sprinkle a little over it as it is in the pan before baking. Figs and dates with a few raisins make a delicious combination with chopped apples for a salad. Four to six drops of either camphor or turpentine dropped on loaf sugar will relieve a cold if taken in the beginning. Instead of sewing hangers on towels for the kitchen, make button holes in the corners and they will last as long as the towels. The flavor of a cup of cocoa is improved if a few drops of vanilla are added to it. A good floor cleaner is turpentine rubbed into the hard wood floor and followed by a cloth wet with linseed oil. When a kettle has food burned on never scrape it, but put soda and water to the dish and boil slowly until the burned mixture is softened and easily removed. In extreme cases of insomnia a hot water bag at the feet and an ice bag at the back of the head will afford quick relief. HOPE'S a magical compound To increase our strength, we've found. It can charm our bars and barriers all away; With its impulse, which we borrow, We can always do tomorrow lots and lots of things we never do today. MORE CHEESE DISHES. Cheese, being so rich in proteid, it may take the place of more expensive meat dishes. Cheese Wafers.—Sprinkle crackers generously with grated cheese, dust over a little salt and cayenne pepper, and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted. Cheese and Olive Salad.—Mash a cream cheese, molten with cream, and season with salt and cayenne. Add six olives finely chopped, lettuce finely cut and half a can of sweet red peppers cut in strips. Press on original shape of cheese and let stand two hours. Cut in slices, separate in pieces and serve on lettuce leaves with bolled or mayonnaise dressing. Gnocchi a la Romana.—Melt a fourth of a cup of butter, and when bubbling add a fourth of a cup of flour, the same amount of cornstarch and two cups of milk. Cook three minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yolks of two eggs slightly beaten, and a half cup of cheese. Pour into buttered mold or shallow pan and when cool cut in squares or strips, sprinkle with a fourth of a cup of cheese and brown in the oven. Serve from the dish in which it is baked. Cheese Omelet. — Beat two eggs slightly, add one-half a teaspoon of melted butter, a little salt and pepper and a tablespoon of cheese, grated, into the omelet pan add a tablespoonful of butter and when melted in the mixture, cook until firm, sprinkle with grated cheese and serve with graham bread sandwiches. Cheese Fondue.—Mix together a cupful each of bread crumbs and scalded milk; add a fourth of a pound of cheese cut in small pieces, a table-spoonful of butter and a half teaspoonful of salt. Beat the yolks of three eggs until thick and add, then cut and fold in the whites, beaten until stiff. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake twenty minutes in a moderate oven. HE best thing to take people HE best thing to take people out of their own worries is to go to work and find out how other folks worries are getting on. HE best thing to take people out of their own worries is to go to work and find out how other folks worries are getting on. —Mrs. Whitney. BEWARE OF TOO MANY SWEETS. Half the fills of life might be eliminated if our food was properly chosen, we are told, and during or just after the holidays many will suffer from so-called bilious attacks, which mean over-worked livers. Sugar eating in the various forms of candy and cakes is responsible for bad livers, sick headaches, muddy skins and the "seal brown taste" in the mouth. In the ordinary course of digestion starchy foods reach the circulation as sugar. This is carried to the liver by the portal system and stored to be used by the body. If we ever eat such foods as potatoes, bread and sweets, we overcrowd the liver. Children can easily cultivate an appetite for sweets, but if they never get the habit much suffering for all concerned is avoided. Sweet fruits contain sugar that is thoroughly satisfying and wholesome, and little people may be early taught to buy such things, instead of candy. It is quite a remarkable fact that children who have been so reared that they have had little or no sweets are rarely apt, when reaching maturity, to care enough for such food to overindulge. The errors in diet that are begun in childhood undermine the vitality, and in time the body is not able to expel the waste and ward off disease. A child may be plump and the picture of health, and yet by a little overwork or exposure to disease the improperly-nourished body succeeds. To be natural is to be well. All conditions of sickness are in some way penalties for the transgression of nature's laws. The most readable lesson we have is that "the sins of the fathers shall be visited upon the children," and still the evil goes on, through ignorance and carelessness. Sweet fruits, such as dates, raisins and ripe bananas contain sugar in its most acceptable form, and appetites deprived of such wholesome sweets will turn for gratification to those which are fermentable and injurious. A child may be as easily started right as wrong, when it comes to feeding, for the mother is the architect, and how they build will tell in later years. Three hundred thousand babies die in our land every year, more from ignorance in regard to diet than from any other cause. Nellie Marwell "Manana." In describing the daily life of a certain distinguished citizen of the republic, a writer in the Review of Re views gives, by way of contrast, the story that follows: This calls to mind an English himorous writer who sketched out his daily programme as follows: Rise at noon: breakfast at one; a stroll to the club; attention to mail; some afternoon calls; a ride in the park; dinner; a round of evening parties, and then to bed. "But when do you do your literary work?" he was asked. "Why, the next day, of course," was the reply. WIDGED BY THEIR CLOTHES Smart Cigar Store Clerk Ready With Apology That by No Means Mended Situation. Herman Fellner tells this story on himself, according to the New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Times Star. He was in Washington on business recently and met three or four friends on the street. After a moment's chat he beckoned them to come with him. "I'm off the stuff," said he, "but I want to buy you each a cigar." They happened to be in front of a combination cigar and news stand at the moment. Led by Mr. Fellner, they all trooped in. The clerk hurried to the cigar case to wait upon them. Before Mr. Fellner could indicate his wishes the clerk had slapped a box on the glass case. "Here y' are," said he. "Best dime smoker in town." Mr. Fellner is sort of fussy about his smokes. He looked at the cigar then shoved the box away. "Have you no other price?" he asked. The clerk shoved the box in the case. "Sure thing," said he. "My mistake and your treat." Having pulled off this time-worn witticism, he addressed Mr. Fellner confidentially. "Your clothes sort of fooled me," said he. "You fellers are a pretty well-dressed lot, you know." Then he put another box on the counter. "Here," said he, "is the best nickel smoker in the village." Where They Lay A physician, finding a lady reading Twelfth Night," said: "When Shakespeare wrote about patience on a monument, did he mean doctors' patients?" 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"Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."—Luke 2:11. TIME—Some time during the age of Ezra an Nielsen, but it is not certain whether about 458 (Ezra) or 444 or 430. LACE, Jerusalem, and vicinity. CONTEMPORARY HISTORY — Aleblades at Athens. The Peloponnesian war (431-404). The republic at Rome, governed by consuls and military tribunes. About this time Socrates was teaching the only approach to a pure morality which Athens ever knew. Herodotus was nearly through his travels (485-404). Plato, the philosopher (420-350), was now a boy, listening to Socrates. Xenophon (444-354) leads the retreat of the ten thousand back to Greece (400), which retreat he has immortalized in his Anabasis. There is no certainty as to the definite time when Malachi uttered his prophecies, because no data is given in the book, and the sins which he sought to reform were present throughout the whole period of Ezra and Nehemiah, from 458 through the rest of the century. Most place him soon after Nehemiah's second coming to Jerusalem, between 433 and 430. He is plain spoken, and direct, without high eloquence, or supreme poetic power, but abounding in effective similes, metaphors and imagery which hit the mark, and do the work. What a London paper says of a distinguished man's straightforward speeches apply well to the sermons of Malachi: "A sound and healthy gospel doubly welcome because the world is waking to the consciousness of intellectual and moral hunger which only these truths can satisfy." If we read the later chapters of Nehemiah and compare the sins and evils which Nehemiah labored to reform, with the sins and evils which Malachi denounces, it will be seen that both are laboring for the same ends, and realize the same necessity of reform. God was dishonored, and religion made a mere form and farce, by offering mean things for sacrifices, as polluted bread, and lame and sick animals, by refusing to do the simplest service in the temple without pay, by refusing to pay tithes for the support of the temple worship, by being weary of serving the Lord, by intermarrying with the heathen. In all these things they broke the divine law; they showed that their minds were all wrong. One of the peculiar glories of the Bible is that from the very beginning its golden age is in the future, not, as in other ancient nations, in the past. And as the golden age must have a maker, God's revelation soon brings into view the one, the Messiah who alone can make the age of gold which is the Kingdom of Heaven. Isaiah tells us that "unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." In the last book of the Old Testament, about 400 years before Christ was born, the last prophet brings the hope and ideal and goal in the person of the Messiah, Christ, the Jesus who was born on the true Christmas day. Behold I, God, will send my messenger, one coming in God's name, and bearing a divine message, whose work shall be to prepare the way before me, the coming of God himself. This messenger, interpreted by our Lord himself on two occasions, was one who should come in the spirit and power of Elijah, doing the same work, rebuking sin, denouncing all wrongs, calling men to repentance, awakening the conscience. It is possible that these words had a partial fulfillment in Nehemiah, a foreshadowing on a smaller scale, of John the Baptist who completely fulfilled the prophecy. Nehemiah's reforms were a part of the preparation for the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven, and fixed the eyes of the people on the great ideal toward which they were slowly moving. Supose we make two maps of the world on the plan furnished by the United States census to show the degree in which ignorance, certain diseases, and many other things prevail, by means of higher and darker shades. On one map we will note the countries where the purest Christianity prevails, by white. A darker shade will mark the more imperfect forms, and then let the shades grow darker and darker through Mohammedanism, and the various forms of heathenism till we come to the blackness of the lowest fetishism. Then, with entire independence, make a similar map of the moral and intellectual condition of men. Where there is the most manhood, the noblest womanhood, the highest morality, the best social conditions, the most done for the sick and suffering, the most of all that elevates the people, and brings the greatest happiness—these put in white. Darken the shades as these things grow less, till we come to the blackness of the lowest savagery. The two maps will almost coincide. Where there is the most Christianity there will be the most that is good for man. Death Lurks In A Weak Heart ASTONISHED THE GOOD MAN Preacher Might Well Have Cause to Wonder at Contents of Note Delivered to Him. Just as the minister was about to begin his sermon the woman remembered that she had left the gas burning in the range oven. Visions of a ruined dinner and a smoky kitchen stared her in the face. She borrowed a pencil from the young man in the next pew and scribbled a note. With a murmured "Hurry," she thrust In into the hand of her husband, an usher, who came up the aisle at that moment. He, with an understanding nod, turned, passed up the aisle, and handed the note to the minister. The woman saw the act in speechless horror and shuddered as she saw the minister smilingly open the note and begin to read, but her expression of dismay was fully equaled by the look of amazement and wrath on the good man's face as he read the words: "Go home and turn off the gas!" George Patterson. Puffman—Sir, I am a self-made man! Blunt—By George! You look like the kind of man you'd be apt to make! ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY "Our little boy Gilbert was troubled with eczema when but a few weeks old. His little face was covered with sores even to back of his ears. The poor little fellow suffered very much. The sores began as pimples, his little face was disfigured very much. We hardly knew what he looked like. The face looked like raw meat. We tied little bags of cloth over his hands to prevent him from scratching. He was very restless at night, his little face itched. "We consulted two doctors at Chicago, where we resided at that time. After trying all the medicine of the two doctors without any result, we read of the Cuticura Remedies, and at once bought Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Following the directions carefully and promptly we saw the result, and after four weeks, the dear child's face was as fine and clean as any little baby's face. 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Western Canada probably suffered less from weather conditions during the year of 1911 than did almost any other portion of the country. Seeding was most successful and the growing conditions up to July were never better. Crops of all kinds showed wonderful growth at that time and were universally good, but there was not the usually excellent ripening weather in August and the effects of this were felt. Many fields that late in July promised 40 and 50 bushels yield of wheat were reduced to 25 and 30 bushels, while some of course gave the full expectancy and others somewhat less. The quality was also lowered. In face of these conditions, it is found that during the months of September and October, the total amount of contract wheat marketed and inspected was about 20 million bushels, which realized a total of $18\frac{1}{2}$ million dollars, the average price for this wheat being $97\frac{3}{4}$ cents; that below contract for the two months was a little over 15 million bushels, which at an average price of $89\frac{1}{2}$ cents per bushel realized a little over eleven million dollars, or a grand total for all wheat of 35 million bushels, which realized a total of a little over thirty-one million dollars. On the first of November, there was in the hands of the farmers of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta for sale and seed about 130 million bushels of wheat, from which fact some idea may be had of the value of the wheat crop of 1911. A careful canvass made by the Winnipeg Free Press made of a number of men farming in a large way indicates that even with the extreme expense of harvesting the crop, which has been caused by the bad weather and difficulty in threshing, wheat has been produced and put on the market for less than 55 cts. a bushel. The average freight rate is not over 13 cts. per bushel. This would make the cost of production and freight 68 cts. and would leave the farmer an actual margin on his low-grade wheat of $17\frac{1}{2}$ cts. and for his high-grade wheat of $19\frac{1}{2}$ cts.; and though this is not as large a profit as the farmer has every right to expect, it is a profit not to be despised, and which should leave a very fair amount of money to his credit when all the expenses of the year have been paid, unless the value of low-grade wheat sinks very much below its present level. Wonder What Whistler Said. Robert Henri, the New York painter, was talking about those millionaires who buy, merely to show off, doubtful "old masters" at fabulous prices. "Their knowledge of art," Mr. Henri said, "is about equal to that of the sausage manufacturer who said to Whistler: "What would you charge to do me in oil?" "Ten thousand," answered Whistler, promptly. "But suppose I furnished the oil?" said the millionaire."—Exchange. Up to Both. Harry Lauder, landing from the Saxonia, told a New York reporter a new story. "It's a story," he began, "about one of your American peereses, a lady of striking independence. She rang for her maid the other afternoon, and said, very sharply: "Yvonne, if I catch you and my husband kissing again, one of you will have to go." One pugillist never offers to fight another just for fun. CLEANING The defeated candidate is surprised at the number of misguided men who failed to vote for him. Smokers find Lewis' Single Binder 5e eigar better quality than most 10c cigars. 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Write for warehouse list and references. M. SABEL & SONS LOUISVILLE, KY. Dealers in Furs, Mides, Wool Established 1860. Readers of this paper desiring to buy anything advertised in its columns should insist upon having what they ask for, refusing all substitutes or imitations. Weak Heart field Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn. Price $1.00 T GALLIFORNIA BIG SYRUP CO., BANGKOK SYRUP OF HIGS and ELIXIR of SENNA CONTAINS SIX PER OZ OF ALCOHOL THE BALANCED FORM BOY'S ACCOMPLISH E POINT TO HELP YOU SAVE A LITTLE MONEY BY HELPING YOU SAVE A LITTLE MONEY MATERIAL CONSISTENT ON, TO NET EQUIVALENT PROPRIETARY TO THE NINETS, LIVER, BOWELS. MATERIAL CONSISTENT ON, TO NET EQUIVALENT PROPRIETARY TO THE NINETS, LIVER, BOWELS. MATERIAL CONSISTENT ON, TO NET EQUIVALENT PROPRIETARY TO THE NINETS, LIVER, BOWELS. CALIFORNIA PIG SYRUP CO. Bio-Preservative Bio-Preservative PRICE 80 CENTS MINIATURE PICTURE LANTERN FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Land purchased 3 years ago at $10.00 an changed hands at $25.00 an acre. The crops grown on these land warrant the cup cake. by cattle raising, dalryng, mixed farming and graal growing in the area. Saskatchewan and Alberta. Saskatchewan and Alberta. emption areas, as well as land held by railway and land com- provided home for millions. 88 Adaptable soil, healthful climate, splendid schools for settlers. For settlers' rates, descriptive literature. *Last Best West*, how to reach the country and any other immigration, immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to the Canadian Government Agent. W. H. ROGERS 125 W. Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo. Please write to the agent nearest you Readers of this paper de- siring to buy anything adver- tised in its column should insist upon having what they ask for, refusing all substitutes or imitations. SEARCHLIGHT. PAGE EIGHT. Knights & Daughters KANSAS-NEBRASKA JURISDICTION KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle will meet in Leavenworth, Kansas, the second Tuesday in July, 1912. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. Taborian Home, Route 8, Topeka, Kan SIR D. L. TAYLOR, V. G. M. 429 E. Center, Salina, Kan MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. LAURA LEE, V. G. P. Box 394, Welr, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kan. WLS. SARAH W FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St. Lincoln, Neb. SIR WILLIAM CORE, C. 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, C. G. O. 222 Ave. E. W. Hutchinson, Kans. MRS. PAULO WOODFORK, C.G.Pr. 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kan. SIR W. N. MILLER. General Attorney, 430 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. 1—A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., Sir L. W. Stewart, Box 481; 1-3 Fri. 3—R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Sir Jno. N. Davis, 521 "L,"; 1-3 Fri. 4—Evening Star, Omaha, Neb., Sir S. R. Jackson care Frye Shoe Co.; 1-3 Mon. 5—St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., Sir Joe Walker, 1220 West (north); 1-3 Thurs. 6—Humphrey, Omaha, Neb., Sir W. H. Jackson, 2515 N. 17th. 7—Mt. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Sir. Rev. J. S. Washington, 1524 N. Washington; 1-3 Fri. 8—St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., Sir Robt. Allison; 1-3 Tues. 9—Mt. Horeb, Leavenworth, Kan. Geo. Walker 417 Kiowa. 11—Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Sir W. N. Miller, 630 N. Main; 1-3 Thurs. 12—Moses Dickson, Parsons, Kan., Sir W. N. Williams, 2201 Corning; 1-3 Thurs. 16—Silver Leaf, Salina, Kan., Sir J. C. Hudson care Hudson Grocery Co. 17—Golden Gate, Coffeyville, Kan. Sir N. N. Gilbert, 405 Santa Fe; 1-3 Wed. 19—Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., Sir W. H. Jones, care Sarta Fe Depot; 2-4 Thurs. 22—Barak, Oswego, Kan., Sir L. R. Wilson, Oswego College. 24—Jua. 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. 26—Sunnyside, Topeka, Kan., Sir Peter Davis, 1008 Washburn; 1-3 Thurs. 60—Jeffersonian, Topeka, Kan., Sir U. S. Grant, 120 Kansas; 1-3 Mon. 72—Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., Sir J. L. Wright, 1st Nat'l Bank. TABERNACLES. Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Mrs. Emma Gaines, C. G. P. 1—Queen of the West, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Malinda George, 603 State Ave.; 1-3 Wed. 2—Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. Ella Weston, 709 Buckeye; 2-4 Sat. 3—Mt. Hope, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Mary Goss, 2423 Jewett 1-3 Fri. 4—Helping Hand, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. Ella Jones, 630 W. 4th; 1-3 Thurs. 6—Crescent, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Hattle Montgomery, 1115 N. 5th; 2-4 Fri. 6—Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Miss Katherine Glaspie, 128 Mulberry; 1-3 Thurs. 7—Sunbeam, Saline, Kan., Mrs. Lilian Shobe, 437 S. 12th; 1-4 Fri. 8—Rebecca May, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. Laura Donnell, 410 E. 5th; 2-4 Fri. 9—Western Sun, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Lulu Delley, 120 Kansas Ave; 1-3 Fri. 10—St. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. Carrie Davis, 446 Main; 1-3 Wed. 11—Rebecca Saba Mereo, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. J. A. Smith, 847 Freeman; 1-3 Mon. 12—Gollen Rule, Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stew- ; 1-3 Thurs. 15—America Davis, Weir, Kan., Mrs. Maggie stewart, Box 14; 2-4 TEMPLE6. ```markdown ``` TENTS. 777 Rev. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Sir C. M. Johnson, G. P. P. 1—Light of the West, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Sarah Severe, 829 S. 26th. 2—Evening Star, Topeka, Kan., Ransom Taylor, 4th Thrus. 3—Moses Dickson, Auchison, Kan. W. H. Barnes, 4th Mon. 4—Queen City, Parsons Kan., L. Bridgwater, 2430 Appleton. 5—Jewell Wilson, Lawrence, aK. Chas. H. Kuntze, 932 E. Adams; 1-3 Mon. 6—Queen of Kansas, K. C., Kan. 6—Pride of Kansas, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Anna Madison, 1309 Ann; 1-3 Fri. OFFICIAL ORGAN. The Wichita Searchlight, 630 N. Main St., Wichita, Kan Only $1.00 per year. To Readers of the Searchlight. To the readers of the Searchlight, all those who read the account about Cuba being the Negroe's land of hope, now to bring this great fact closer to you observation and to fix it so you can get information and see the wonderful booklets of Cuba and to learn of their interesting terms, you can call to see Mr. H. H. Neely at their residence at 1447 S. River St. or call them by the telephone Market 3539 X. As they are General agents for the State of Kansas and have purchased a tract of land there come friends and learn something about this wonderful country. 50 Wide Awake Agent are wanted. This is something that can make a good living at if you will hustle, we want wide awake Hustlers and thats all. SEE Mr. B. H. Neely Telephone Market 3539x. --- We do all kinds of fancy JOB PRINTING, Satisfaction Guarenteed. Prices Always Right. Bring your Job work to us. --- Send Your News In Early This Week. W. S. Henrion Druggist Subseribe and pay for the Wichita Searchlight. It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita's Oldest, Most Reliable and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY IN THE CITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Laundry Work Called and Delivered Phones 232 SELOVER & SONS, Props. 245 N. Market St Wichita, Kan SEND YOUR WORK IN EARLEY. DILWORTH HARDWARE CO 139 North Main Street Wichita, Kansas. Special Prices on Every Day Goods At Dilworth Hardware Co. For This month. Prices are good, until Jan. 1st. 1912. No 2 Galvid Tube for ..... 50 cents Big No. 3 Galvid Tube for ..... 66 cents 12 Quart Galid Pails for ..... 10 cents 2 Burner Gasoline 3 for ..... $2.50 5 gallon Oil Cans, best for ..... 69cents. 1 " " " " , best grade for ..... 32 cents 7 inch Jap Coal Hods for ..... 24 cents Handled Axes warranted for ..... 89 cents. 1.25 best No. 2 Lanterns for ..... 24 cents 1.00 Patts Sad Imu per at ..... 69 cents Clothes Pins Hard Wood 4 dozen for ..... 5 cents. Big 8½ inches Fry Pans for ..... 10 cents $2.00 Wash Boilers for ..... $1 49 $3.00 Copper Woilers for ..... $2.19 $3.00 Cloths Wringers now ..... $1,80 cts. No 8 Waffle Xmas special ..... 69 cents. 85cents prisco Dinner pails for ..... 39cents. 65 " " " " " " " ..... 29 cents. $1.25 Savory Roasters for ..... 98 cents Big Chicken Roaster for ..... 29 cents Wood Snap mouse traps ..... 2 cents each 20cents Jap Dust pans for ..... 13 cents $1 50 Iron Boards on legs for ..... $1.19ct 10cents Guencky Ranekins ..... 5 cents each Standard $1.00 Gem Junior safety Rasors ..... 89 cents $5.00 single Shot Guns for ..... $3.25 Remington Auto Shot Guns to Close out remands at cost $2.50 Bird Carving set for 1.25 cents $1.00 Bird Carving set for 69cents 25cets Best Pairing Knives for 19cents. Squa Western Watches for $3.69cents. Remember the above prices are all good until Jan. 1st 1912. Always get our prices on everything you need. We are always the cheapest and have the best. Dilworth Hardware Co. 139 N. Main St. H. H. AND B. H. NEELY, Local Agents For The LOS PINOS LANDS GENERAL AGENTS in the STATE OF KANSAS. Dr. C. R. Wildes Veterinary Surgeon & Dentist The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City Phone Market Office and Hospital 1730 230 N. Market St. Wichita Trade with our advertisers They Will treat you rlght. Dunn Merc., Co. NORTH MAIN TRAEE CENTER. 724-26-28 N. Main Street. OUR XMAS SHOP The Assortment I3 Right & Prices are Right The Buyers At Our Xmas Shop This Week, Made Many Remarks About Beirg the Cheapest Place In the City to Buy. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. 2 Cans Beauty Sweet Corn.....15c Early June Sweet Peas, can.....10c Tomatoes, large can.....10c 3 Large Cans Beets.....25c 2 Caus Baltimore Peas.....25c Peaches, packed in syrup, can.....15c Apricoes, ....., "," ",".....15c 2 Pounds High Grade Bulk Mince Meat.....25c Evaporated Raspberries; pound.....30c 25c. Cake Walter Baker's Chocolate.....17c Queen Olives, pint 20c. quart.....35c Stuffed or Devided Olives, pint.....25c Gold Dust 25c. package.....20c 7 Bars Bob White Soap.....25c 8 Bars Lenox Soap.....25c Country Butter, pound.....25c I.wish to announce to my friends that I.have moved from 326 N. Water to 523 N. main. Mrs. Lula Wilson Phone Market. 2374 HAIR BRAIDS For Sale, Cheap Can Match Your Hair COME IN AND SEE ME See The Braids I Have Mrs Ella Chinneth, Residence 530 N. Waco Phone Market 2314 .. PROGRESS .. As People Let Us Stand Togather. United we stand Devided we FALL.. IsTheAbove StatementTrue. JACK JOHNSON HAS RETIRED "I have recieved a letter from a friend in London to the effect that Jack Johnson actually has retired from the ring" said Tom O'Rourke, "I cabled to my friend while I was manager of the Royal A. C, to interview Johnson and offer him $25,000 to box 10 ten rounds with either Langford or Jeanneite. "Whed the heavyweight champion recieved this proposition he stated that he couldn't accept it because he had quit the ring forever. Incidentaly he turned down an offer of $20,000 to box in Australia. "There's no doubt in my mind that Johnson has retired for all time, and I believe that the boxing game will be benefited. 06 course, Langford and Jeannette will lay claim to Johnson's title, but that will not discourage the white heavyweights. Siuce supporting race enter prises is right, men are coming to the doctrine with their mouths forgeting of the fact that talk is cheap. To The Subscribers of The Searchlight: Please call at our Office and pay what you owe. Or be prepared to pay our collector. Office 630 N. Main St. LEAD THE IDEAL SIMPLE LIFE Finna Devote Summer Months to Enjoyment and Pursuit of Health. In Finland everybody lives the simple life in summer time. They camp out on islands, in the forests and always somewhere near the water, for everybody swims and bathes. Almost all classes sleep and eat al fresco at this time of year, and the town councils of the towns in this progressive and altogether delightful little country provide public fireplaces and public bathing sheds in all places where the working classes go in search of fresh air. But the simple life is by no means dull with the frisky Finns combine it with a surprising out of gayety. They eat, drink and are merry in their picturesque little log cabins outside the cities. When they are tired of bathing and plashing they dance, they sing, they watch fireworks and practice gymnastics, they all become like children and are the happiest, merriest, most good natured, most easily pleased and most healthy holiday makers in the world. We might take many leaves from the Fans' book—Ladies' Pictorial