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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Knights @ Daughters of Tabor Have Progressed Splendidly. Under theLeadership of the Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grank Mentor of Kansas=Nebraska Jurisdiction. For twenty-one years has successfully led the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of this Jurisdiction. Taborian Home, Topeka—First and only Home owned by Negro Society in West FOURTEENTH YEAR Knights @ Have P Under the Leaders Grank Mentor OUR CHIEF GRA REV. FRAN For twenty-one years has s and Daughters of Tab Taborian Home, Topeka [Name] Sir, C. M. Johnson G. P. P. Omaha, Nebraska Sir, C. M. Johnson G. P. P. Omaha, Nebraska Sir Knights and Daughters, Prince and Princess of Medi: Now is the time of the year when one feels an awakening sense of interest in his or her welfare, not only in private, but also in a reckoning, a reckoning of what you, you personally, have done during the year and what you have accomplished. As a presiding officer, a past officer or a member. Now fo ra simple problem in addition: Take your own accomplishments, add the mto those of of Tabor Splendidly. ank Wilson, Chief ka Jurisdiction. others, and behold how much in all has been done. How many new mem- bers have you taken in your number? How many members have you organi- zed and how many weak members have you assisted in strengthening? The Knights and Daughters of Tabor, like every other secret order, has achieved its top class results through working in unison, and with this or- Dtr. Bessie Hall G. Q. M. Ft. Scott Kansas Dtr. Bessie Hall G. Q. M. Ft. Scott Kansas by Negro Society in West Daughter Emmer, Gaines of Topeka, Kansas. Who has made a faithful officer,tor 19th. years. [ ] Sir. A. W. HOPKIN Has made a faithful Chief S 10 Sir. A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. Has made a faithful Chief Scribe for 20 years Year battles with strong hearts, good cheer and zeal, and at the end of the coming year return with our shields out upon them. This coming year of 1912 I would like to see four new platiums organized and we can have them if the presiding and past officers will do their part. I call special attention to the officers and past officers at the following places: Leavenworth, Fort Scott, Wichita, Coffeyville and Salina. Wishing you all a joyous and a happy New Year, I thank you for the work so nobly done. Ere I close, I say, let us all climb and if one fall back, let another help him on. Dtr. Sarah W. Fort Grand Recorder Lincon YouCan Afford To And Take Advantage Elecrric Light For The contractor agr PROPOSITION A. YouCan Afford To Live Well If You Are Economical And Take Advantage of Opportunities. Elecrric Light For All! Call Our Sales Department!! Drop lights complete with 5 drop cords, 3 ornamental glass shades, 5 incandescent lamps. This will supply lighting for parlor or living room, dining room, kitchen and two bed-rooms. Total cost, $13.50. 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Trevino, commander of the third military zone at Monterey. He admitted his dream of revolution had come to an end. "I called upon the army, I called on the people," the broken general telegraphed, "and no one responded. That attitude I regard as a protest and I have resolved not to continue this war against the government. I place myself at your disposition." Reyes asked no guarantees for himself, but pleaded for mercy for the little group which has followed him. They are yet fugitives and will be hunted down by Trevino's men unless they, too, surrender voluntarily. To Reyes' message, Trevino replied that Gen. Reyes would be kept under guard in Linarez pending instructions from the central government. He probably will be taken to the capital for trial. St. Louis, Mo.-Rodolpho Reyes, son of Gen. Reyes, was much broken when informed of his father's surrender. The son is on his way to San Antonio. He is an attorney and instructor in constitutional law in the national university in the City of Mexico. OLD FOLKS CAUSE TOWN RIVALRY Fayette, Claiming Thirteen Men Over 80, is Promptly Beaten by List of Smaller Place. Macon, Missouri.—A Fayette paper has printed a list of 13 citizens more than 80 years old. Fayette has a population of 2,586. Squire W. D. Roberts of New Cambria was in Macon when the item about the Fayette octogenarians was shown him. Squire Roberts went home and made out his list, which has just been received here. It gives the names and ages of 42 more than 80 years old and 14 older than 85. Squire Roberts, although 87, is hearty and is regarded as one of the most efficient justices in the county. In 1865 he induced his Welsh friends and kindred to settle in the Charlton valley and in New Cambria, now a town of but 500. GAEKWAR OF BARODA M. K. The Gaekwar of Baroda, one of India's proudest potentates, insulted King George at the Delhi durbar by appearing in ordinary dress and by bowing too stiffly and turning his back on the king. Under pressure he made an explanation that amounted to an apology. Found Dead in Bed. Emporia, Kansas.—John L. Jackson, a farmer five miles north of here was found dead in bed by neighbors. Paralysis caused his end. Jackson was alone, his wife and son having gone to Nebraska for Christmas. Wichita's Mayor Fined Wichita, Kansas.—Mayor Walter W. Minick was convicted of speeding in police court here and was fined $10 by Judge Souders. The mayor refused to plead guilty, but paid his fine. New Building at M. S. L Columbia, Mo.—The new Manual Arts building at the University of Missouri, which replaces the one burned about a year ago is just completed. The new structure was built at a cost of $15,000. Want Extra Session. Chicago, Illinois.—Two political forces are urging Gov. Deneen to call an extra session of the Illinois legislature, to amend the state primary law in such a way that a vote may be taken on presidential nominees. City Planning in Schools Chicago, Illinois.-City planning and citizen building now form a regular part of the studies in the eighth grade in Chicago schools. The board of education has installed a complete course in the planning of cities. A "Mamma, Has Santa Claus Ever Come Since Papa Died?" RUSSIA PLANS TO GET EVEN BILL ALREADY IN DUMA TO INCREASE IMPORT DUTIES. Declaration That Motive for Abrogat ing Treaty is Inconsistent Accompanies Bill. St. Petersburg, Russia.—A legislative proposal to provide for tariff war schedules applicable to the United States at the expiration of the Russo-American treaty of commerce and navigation of 1832 has been introduced into the Duma by ex-President Guchkoff and others, representing the Octoberist and Nationalist parties, which control the majority of the Duma. The bill proposes to increase existing Russian duties by 100 per cent and also to impose a duty of 100 per cent on articles which are admitted free under the present Russian tariff. Besides these impositions the bill proposes also to levy double the gross weight tax established by the law of June 21, 1901, on merchandise arriving by sea and to levy a double tonnage tax. The necessity for the proposed legislation is explained in an accompanying declaration in which it is stated that the regular American tariff schedules which will be applicable to Russian goods at the expiration of the treaty of commerce and navigation of 1832 will be so high as to have a prohibitive character. In the long declaration accompanying the bill, the signers deal fully with the Russo-American situation and recount the formal steps taken by the president of the United States. It accuses the United States of inconsistency, because of the restrictions in American immigration laws, and declares that the motive for the abrogation of the treaty of 1832 is unfounded. TRAIN WRECKED TWICE IN WEEK "Columbian" on C. M. & St. P. Crashed Into Another at Hutchinson, Minn. Glencoe, Minnesota.—The columbian, the fast train on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, which was wrecked recently at Odessa, Minn., with the loss of ten lives, again was wrecked when it crashed into the rear end of the local H. & D. passenger train northbound from Hutchinson, Minn., one-half mile west of here. The fast train telescoped the baggage car and plowed its way into the coach of the local. Kent Ferguson of Minneapolis, engineer of the Columbian, suffered a broken wrist and severe bruises when he jumped from his cab. Conductor James Raymond of Minneapolis also was injured. Louis Berger, traveling salesman, was the only passenger injured. Murder at Wichita. Wichita, Kansas.—In a house within in a block of the big Billy Sunday tabernacle Mrs. Myrle Wright was shot and killed by her husband, J. W. Wright. The shot was heard by all of the 8,000 persons in the tabernacle and for a time a stampede of the audience was threatened. Convict's Freedom Short Sloux City, S. D.—After serving ten years in the Michigan penitentiary, L. F. Luverne was arrested by officials from this city as an escaped federal convict from the penitentiary here. He is being taken to the federal prison at Leavenworth. Tried Suicide in Jail Beatrice, Nebraska.—John Strasshelm, in jail here awaiting trial for forgery, attempted suicide shortly after midnight by trying to hang himself to the bars of his cell. Boys Accused of Robberies. Lincoln, Nebraska.—Three boys, 9, 10 and 13 years old, are accused of having committed 15 robberies in the last few months. The youngest of the trio was discovered robbing the home of John Horsch and confessed. Georgia Wreck Injured 41. Atlanta, Georgia.—Derallment of train No. 38 on the Seaboard Air line at Gloster, 25 miles northeast of here, resulted in the injury of 41 persons. None of these, however, is believed fatally injured. CLEVELAND LEADER. FARMER KILLED FOR HIS MONEY Bachelor Near Dearborn, Mo., Found Dead and Partly Burned in His Home. St. Joseph, Missouri.—The body of Henry Ford, a bachelor farmer who lived near Dearborn, was found in his home. The house was afire and Ford's head and right leg had been burned. Opinion is divided over the question of murder or suicide. The body was removed after Coroner Byrd of St. Joseph viewed it, to the home of Ford's mother in Dearborn. Ford was last seen alive at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by the mail carrier. Later it the day James Sherwood, who lives on an adjoining farm, noticed smoke issuing from Ford's house and investigated. Traces of kerosene were found in the room were the body was lying in the flames. Sherwood put out the fire and summoned neighbors. Dearborn bankers say he seldom banked any cash and this has led to the theory of murder. Others believe it is a case of suicide. CHRISTMAS RUSH WAS FATAL Floorwalker in Crowded Store Accidentally Killed in Scuffle With Shopper. Omaha, Nebraska.—David Stettsy, floorwalker at the store of J. G. McCrorey & Co., was almost instantly killed in the presence of a throng of Christmas shoppers at 6 o'clock. The killing was done in a scuffle with a shopper and is believed by the police to have been the result of an accident. Two young men, Ed McGrath and F. J. Riley, were shopping in the store, and McGrath accidentally knocked some goods from the counter. Stettsy seized him by the arm. A brief scuffle ensued, and Stettsy was thrown to the floor. He failed to rise, and bystanders who rushed to his assistance found that he was dead. His neck was broken. McGrath was taken into custody. RUNS THINGS TO SUIT HERSELF Hunnewell's Mayoress Has Three Remaining Councilmen Thoroughly Tamed Now. Hunnewell, Kansas.—Mrs. Ella Wilson, mayor, reigns supreme in Hunnewell. All but three members of the troublesome city council have resigned. This makes the councilmen more considerate of the mayor. When they meet they are not defiant as they were before Mrs. Wilson appealed to Gov. Stubbs. The governor answered the appeal by instructing the attorney general to bring suits to oust the six councilmen. This he did and as the costs of the suit might fall upon the councilmen if they were ousted those who had property at once resigned. Meantime the council of three and the woman mayor are conducting the affairs of the city without trouble. Two Views of Christmas Chicago, Illinois.—Chicagoans spent $50,000,000 for merry Christmas and let 20,000 children go cold and hungry. The first estimate is that of the board of trade; the second of the charity organizations. President Fitzpatrick of the trades union council estimated that there are 150,000 workmen in Chicago out of work. Too Much "Christmas Cheer." Concordia, Kansas.—Six drunken men met a 19-year-old boy on the street in Courtland, near here, and ordered him to dance. The boy refused and was told they would blow his head off. As the lad started to dance one of the men fired, the shot fatally injuring him. Corporations Oppose New Law Topeka, Kan.—The governor and attorney general are investigating the report that Kansas corporations have entered into a quiet agreement to nullify the workingmen's compensation law which goes into effect January 1. Commission Form is Legal. Springfield, Illinois.—The Illinois supreme court has handed down a decision upholding the constitutionality of the commission form of government law. POINTED GUN AT HIS SISTER POINTED GUN AT HIS SISTER Arkansas Boy of 13 Carrying Shotgun, Ends up With Customary Tragedy. Olvey, Arkansas.—Hattie Bridewell, 11 years old, daughter of a well-to-do farmer living four miles west of this place, was shot and instantly killed by her brother, Bryan Bridewell, 13 years old. The children were returning home from Bellefonte, where they had gone to purchase Christmas gifts. Bryan was carrying a loaded shotgun. He asked his sister to give him some of the Christmas candy she was eating. The girl refused to do so. Bryan then told his sister if she did not give him some candy he would blow her head off. The girl still refused, and the boy raised the muzzle of the gun in her face, not intending to fire. The hammer of the gun caught on his coat and was snapped and the load of shot struck his sister's face, killing her almost instantly. VALUABLE GIFTS FOR SERVANTS Wealthy Retired Farmer Presents Women Employees With Checks for $1,200 Each. Hutchinson, Kansas.—Two Reno county women employed as domestics, received as Christmas gifts, checks for $1,200 each. These fortunate women Mrs. Chester Day and Miss Alie Bennefield, were employed as domestics in the home of Joseph Collingwood, a wealthy retired farmer of Pretty Prairie. Mrs. Day was formerly employed there and Miss Bennefield is at present. Miss Bennefield also received a gold watch. Mr. Collingwood also presented as a Christmas gift a check for $2,100 to the Rev. J. C. Beitel, pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Hutchinson, to pay off the mortgage on his home. The Rev. Beitel recently conducted revival meetings at Pretty Prairie, during which Mr. Collingwood was converted. BIG CHANGE IN PRISON METHODS All Short Term Military Prisoners Taken From Alcatraz Island to Leavenworth. Washington, D. C.—A sweeping change in military prison methods has just been instituted by orders of the war department. All of the short term prisoners of Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, have been ordered transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. All of the long term prisoners in the latter institution, about 270, to be transferred to Alcatraz, which will thus be made the place of confinement for the criminal element, while Leavenworth will be the place of detention of soldiers guilty of purely military offenses. To save transportation expenses, a second criminal jail is created at Fort Jay, Governor's Island, New York. Russia Shows no Mercy. Teheran—A telegram from the vicegovernor of Tabriz gives an appalling picture of the situation in that city as a result of Russian aggression. He says: "I swear before God that innocent women and children are being butchered in cold blood." The vicegovernor estimates the number of Persians killed in Tabriz as 500. He adds: "The Russians ignore our overtures for the cessation of hostilities." Barbers Are Not Artists. Macon, Missouri—A barber is not an artist in the meaning of the statute, according to Judge Shelton, in deciding a case from Bevier, Evan Williams and other barbers were assessed an occupation tax and refused to pay on the ground that their trade was not denominated in the statutes. Judge Shelton held that the barber was a laborer and not liable for an occupation tax. Sold Condensed Booze. Columbus, Kansas.—Dozens of vials of extract, each one of which, according to the label, will make a quart of good whisky or brandy by the addition of a pint of alcohol and a pint of water and a tablespoonful of sugar, were seized by Deputy Sheriff Rambo and T. B. Armstrong, one of the government's detectives, in a raid and a quantity of wine and whisky also confiscated. Persians Want Shuster Teheran.—The cabinet notified W. Morgan Shuster, the American treasurer general of Persia, of his dismissal from that office. An indignation meeting was held after the announcement of Mr. Shuster's dismissal to protest against the coup d'etat. The crowds were dispersed by the police. Further demonstrations are expected. Spain to Treat With Cuba Madrid, Spain.—The Spanish government has finally settled upon the basis for a provisional commercial convention with Cuba. Negro Held for Watts Murder. Chillicothe, Mo.—Gordon Kyles, a negro held in the county jail for the murder of John Watts, a white man, Monday night, was bound over to the circuit court for trial. The courtroom was crowded. England May Abrogate London, Eng.—The Jewish Chronicle says that the leading Jewish institutions here have decided to urge the abrogation of the Anglo-Russian treaty. It differentiates against the English Jews. Splendid Crops In Saskatchewan (Western Canada) 800 Bushels from 20 acres of wheat was the thresher's return from a Lloyd- minster farm in the mountain of Pike. 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A Now ears, I, Scotland stern, Cavinistic TB WY D ie + WA ee tanism of Scotland has doubt- less to answer for some {diosyn- crasies of the people. While it produced heroes and martyrs, men of unwavering probity and dauntless courage whose rigid adherence to their convictions compels respect, it was also re- sponsible for a certain narrow- ness of vision and for intoler- ance in some directions. To these less estimable character- in thoa Siebtnnd qwlad the antht- ful distinction which she enjoyed till within the past few years of being the only Christian country in the world in which the greatest of the Christian festivals was ignored. Ignored it was, absolutely. Christian observances and Christmas festivities were anathema to the trueblue Scot of a generation ago. Not, be it noted, because he objected to mirth and jo- violity in themselves. Those who imagine that the old life of Scotland from year's end to year's end was dull, gray and colorless make ‘a profound mistake. Tho observance of Christ- mas was ignored because {t offended the relig- fous susceptibilities of the Scot. Fven yet non-observance of Christmas must, in truth, be reckoned among the pecul- farities of Scotland. A better, kinder and more tolerant spirit exists, but the old feeling is not quite dead. Moreover national customs and the usages of centuries are not to be changed quickly. Christmas observance in Scotland is, at tho best, only in its infancy. It is when Christmas festivities have come to an end, and roast turkey, goose, plum pud- ding and mince ples are but memories (more or less pleasant), that Scotland enters upon ter great annual saturnalia. From time im- memorial boisterous, and in many cases bac- chanalian revelry has been associated with the close of the old and the opening of the new year. Formerly the period was distinguished by the significant title of “The Daft Days.” The name was given more particularly to the sea- son between Hogmanay (the last day of the year) and Handsel Monday (the first Monday after New Year’s day), but, like the generos- ity which characterized it, the time was not strictly limited. The name indicates very expressively the mirth, fun and uproarious joviality of the pe- riod and the irresponsibility of the revelers. While the Daft Days have now been shorn of some of their glory, much of the spirit re- mains. And although {t is still, as it has been fo the past. associated with foolish errors of jedsment, it is, on the whole, a spirit to be cherished. For it is a genial spirit, a spirit of 00d will, of generosity and of hospitality. It fe ty Spirit of Christmas—a trifle belated. ‘The New Year in Scotland sees the union ef sundered households. Now is the time when ‘ be via LEERY me Poof pet | cn ice. ae Vy. i ae Te <e re “immediately the clock strikes 12 everybody The pa Prosnes off to be ‘first-foot? to some of his “Com frends.” Bes sons and daughters who have gone forth to Ee the battle of life return to the old home and an the old hearth; when ancient feuds are healed; when friends abroad are remembered with love snd friends at home entertained. It 1s a spirit of gener. cus hospitality which, as the year draws to a close, leads the guidman and the guidwife to lay in their kebbuck {a cheese), and a stock of shortbread, currant bun and other indigestible luxuries, The first and, in most parts of Scotland, the greatest ot the Daft Days was Hogmanay. Lexicographers have puzzled greatly over this term, and many guesses have been made as to its derivation and origin. It is sald by fone to come from the Scandinavian hoggu-nott, hoge- nat, or hogg-night, while others, perhaps the majority, bold that it comes from the French. The opening words of an old Scots’ ditty, “Hogmanay, Trolloday,” are sup- Posea to be @ coruption of Homme est ne—Trois Rois la. Ani Hogmanay is also sald to be derived from Au gui menez!—a ery used by boys and girls in some parts of France when visiting houses on the lest day of the year. Jameson, the great authority on de Scots language, gives ® big selection of derivations, and a writer who quotes Several observes very ingenuously that “the reader may select for himself that which he considers the most prob- able it used to be customary fo Scotland, and is still in some places, for bands of children to visit the houses of the well-to-do on the last day of the year for the pur- ose of receiving a “Hogmanay piece.” The “pleco” con- sists sometimes of oatmeal cake and cheese, but more frequently of richer daiuties such as shortbread. It is not regarded by elther givers or recipients as a dole; it ls a hospitable gift in recognition of the season. Rhymes are recited by the children, but these vary in diferent localities. One which is. still in use in Aber- deenshire and the north of Scotland runs thus: “Get up, guidwife, an’ shak’ your feathers, Aa’ dinna think thay we are beggars; For we are bairns come oot to play; Get up an’ gie’s oor Hogmanay.” PECK a ZA Sa Cx a agate ee 2Z DIOS AACA ZR E A LZ ZZ BZ, te 4 5 Bay Wo e VA A yy 3 a || Me Ble = BB Wenn A eS Zs on Z rwelve strikes, and the bells are tolling, <——— Bz ty 3 ZZ Por the dying year ts dead CAN JZEAA With its failures and successes, ZZ ‘The old year has swiftly sped. <4 ZZ Mark! the bells are chiming, chiming ZZ _A peal for the dawning year. g BZ Hope, with bright wings, rainbow tinted, f= GZ Softly whispers in our ear: day F sa E: “Give the newborn year a greeting, ‘ } Pray that we may act aright: : B53! velping others, and for others a rae Bae fe ES a) E2 In Hfe's battle let us fight.” y Pao eS hy a 2 foal baa May the New Year bring a blessing a Ray hg EE On all men, afar and near; Ot Ii Sic Seg) Peace, and Love, and Hope. be with usi¥ay Pua = =< In the dawning, glad New Year. RNs Seley fl SH e ) R.A Lee BOS Re 9. 9 prams co Td * S5 SCF op <M Jee gS ~ 82 OK RB Secgiy et ES. pees One of the most common rhymes was the following brief couplet. Sometimes it was tacked on to one or other of those already given: “Oor feet's cauld, oor shoon’s thin, Gie’s a piece an’ let's rin.” Another version has it: “Gie's oor cakes, and let's rin.” Still another old greeting is: “Hogmanay, Trolloday, Gie’s o’ your white bread, an’ nane o’ your gray.” There are many others; the children in some places singing a long ditty. A Hogmanay custom of a very curious kind is peculiar to certain parts of the highlands Young and old in the district gather at the house of some substantial farmer, and one of the stoutest of the company drags the dried hide of a cow round the house behind him, three times. The rest follow, beating the hide with sticks and singing the following extraor- dinary rhyme: “Hogmanay, yellow bag, Beat the skin. Carlin in neuk, carlin in kirk, Carlin ben at the fire, Spit in her two eyes, spit in her stomach, Hogmanay.” This is supposed to have something to do with warding off fairy spells, the evil eye and the effect of witchcraft generally. After com- Bh NU a BUR Ay \ ha Ny ot WEL. Be Ea ee a+ ee, - BORN oe ERNE ath, SC oer ae a Cie a: RE es pe es Bee COT geen P MES oe alee 4 orc AS EH Pe IS “At Wemyss, a Curious New Year Game, Known as Yettiins, Has Been Played Since Time Im- aignmeriali pleting the third round the company halt at the door and each person proceeds in a rough rhyme, more or less extemporized, to extol the hospitality of the owner of the house, upon which al! are regaled with bread and butter, cheese and whisky, But the strange perform- ance has an equally curious sequel. Before leaving the house one of the visitors, having solemnly burned the breast part of the skin of a sheep, puts {t to the nose of everyone that he or she may smell {t. There is no difficulty in doing so! It may not be nice, but as a pro- tection against witchcraft it is infallible. It is also said to protect from infection. In Carlisle—yes,.1 know Carlisle 1s not in Scotland, but it is so close to the border that I am not traveling very wide of my subject in mentioning a custom there. In Carlisle for weeks before the New Year householders are serenaded by boys who seek to entertain them with an odd mixture of the comic and the re- ligious, generally ‘winding up with a refrain after this fashion: “If you cannot spare a penny, You can spare a halfpenny; ~ And if you haven't a halfpenny, God bless you.” The poetry halts badly, but the concluding sentiment is excellent. In Elginshire and some other parts in the north there was a curious ditty called “The 'Thiggars’ Chant,” which was sung by a band of young persons who visited a number of houses on New Year’s Day. It begins: “The guid New Year is noo begun, Besouthen, besouthen. An’ a’ the beggars begin to run, An’ awa’ by southern toon.” ‘The guidwife is appealed to “be nae sweir” to deal her “fordels to the puir,” and she is also warned that if she has plenty and will not give anything “the deil will get ye when ye dee.” Even were she disinclined to be generous such a therat would, of course, compel hospitality. ‘The party is invited to enter: “Come in, come ben, you're welcome here, Besouthen, besouthen; Ye'll get a share o’ oor New Year cheer, An’ away’ by southern toon.” Hogmanay was the chief night for the per- pormances of the guisers of gysards, or gul- zards, although they did not confine themselves to that evening, their “season” continuing right through the Daft Days. In places in -which guising still goes on the performances, how- ever, are nearly always on the evening of Hog- manay. The guisers are masquers, and their drama bears some resemblance to the old Twelfth Night mumming in England, and, like it, is believed to be a relic of the mystery plays. The verstons found in different parts of the country are not identical, but they bear a cer- tain family resemblance to each other. The dressing was not by rule, but was entirely dependent on the available “wardrobe.” Sometimes the boy performers donned shirts which had belonged to their fathers, adorned their heads with paper caps, and had brilliant sashes round their waists in which were hung swords of lath, or metal if they could be ob- tained. The most simple form of guising was that in which two boys sang while a third, who was dressed as a girl, and known as Bessie, engaged in a number of antics. ms But a more ambitious form was that of the Galashans, or Galatians, or Galoshens—the name varies. The Galashans wore hideous masks, paper caps, and such odd garments as aan cn Ag _ “Som RS ela 3 a). mae Cae At 2 Wt 27}. “Og >. STi La as Pr br Begs 4 ey) ae ~~ Ss yA es, AP NP RES ua Cer fh i re cp : Os] r uy {gio BF i eS Ewan Kf aoe : d “Not Because He Objected to Mirth and Sovintien in Themesivee” ‘ they were able to get hold of. On¢ of them announced himself thus: " “Galashan, Galashan, Galashan 1s my name, Sword and buckler by my side, I hope to win the game.” To which another promptly and fiercely re torted: “The game, sir, the game, sir, Is not within your power; Til cut you down in inches Im less than half an hour.” A terrific battle ensued, and at last one of the performers was “cut down.” A doctor was called for, and there entered a boy clad in a dark suit and a battered tall hat, carrying @ bag supposed to contain the implements of his profession. He announced himself as: “Dr. Brown, The very best doctor in all the town.” After a number of antics, including the comio administration of pills from a huge box, the “dead man” was restored to life. Then “Bes- ste” went round with a money-box. It is customary in Scotland to “sit out” the old year. in the towns the custom dates from time immemorial, but in the country it was long considered unlucky to be out of bed when the new year was ushered in. Early in the evening the children were washed and put to bed. An oat cake, known as a bannock, was baked for each, and great care had to be taken 4n the process of baking, for a child whose bannock was broken while belng fired would not survive the following year. At half-past eleven the seniors went to bed, but before retiring they covered the fire and carefully swept up the hearth, carrying out of the house every particle of ash. An anxious eye was kept on the fire, however, for to have allowed it to expire before the new year began would have been unlucky. But {t was different in the towns, Then, as now, the streets were crowded at twelve o'clock at night on Hogmanay, It has been said that a generation ago the streets were busier at midnight on Hogmanay than at mid- day. A vast crowd still gathers every year at the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh, waiting till twelve o'clock strikes. A similar gathering is found at the town house or principal church in many other towns. In some places the bells are rung. In Dundee the advent of the new year is announced by the boom of the time gun, - Immediately the clock strikes twelve the crowds melt as by magic. Everybody rushes off to be “first-foot” to some of his friends. Formerly the firstfooters carried a spiced bowl of wassafl, a mixture composed of hot spiced ale, with a dash of whisky in it, and sometimes sugar and other ingredients. The concoction was known in Scotland as the “hot pint.” In these days a bottle of whisky is carried. No “first-foot” must enter a house “empty: handed.” Of course the whisky bottle pre- vents any calamity happening on this score. The personality of the “first-foot,” however, counts for much. It is of vital importance to have a lucky “first-foot,” and fortunately there are many marks to distinguish the lucky from the unlucky. There are still persons to be found who would as soon admit hig Satanic majesty as their first visitor for the year as an unlucky “first-foot.” In some places the “first-foot” must be a bachelor, but this s not a common restriction. Among those who are to be reckoned lucky as a “first-foot” are cler gymen, persons who spread out their feet, per- gons who were born feet first, persons noted for kindness, a sweetheart, etc. A horse is a lucky “first-foot.” So is a hen. Among those who are unlucky in the role of “first-foot” we find associated persons with flat feet, thieves, persons who walk with thelr toes turned in, deformed persons, persons whose eyebrows meet, the hangman, the grave digger and (tell fe so) sean nieces ot Ue Wore Social and Political union, whisper {t not in»the ears of members of the Women’s League of Free- dom) women generally. A pig is an unlucky “first-foot,” and so {s a hare. Perhaps this may be useful information to some readers. ‘On New Year's day, and still more frequent- ly on Handsel Monday, there used to be popu- lar shooting matches or Wapinschaws. But difficulties with regard to the gun tax have ruined these. Handsel Monday, as. I have already men- tioned, 1s the first Monday after New Year's day. It was so called because on this day servants, children and friends were presented with their handsel—a generle term for gifts in money or kind. In the towns Christmas boxes are supplanting handsel. Of course the thing is the same—the oniy difference being fn the name. At Wemyss, on the Fifeshire shore of the Firth of Forth, a curlous New Year game, known as Yettlins, has been played since time immemorial. It appears to be peculfar to the locality. The play takes place over a portion of the shore called the Skelleys. Thename im S i aah ! [3 i, u mache yy" Mi pes ie y cg } i ae ! eae bi < | Ke? att! 1 oft £4 | = auily e od eo oe ea S J eae ee = eat ae 9 4 Ly aia ag 2 Ps ae & it ZAI “A Child Whose Bannock Was Broken While It Was Being Fired Would Not Survive the Following Year.” dicates the nature of the place, for Skelleys {s an old Scots word used to describe a stretch of flat rocks of a shelving formation. The Ee Th ny: Cetra ee oe eee ee, in length, and is over the rocks all the way. At each end is a goal marked by a huge boulder. The yettlins, which give their name to the game, are balls of cast iron, about two and one-half inches in diameter and weighing about a pound and a half. Each playér has a ball, and the object of the game is by repeated throws to cover the distance between the goals. The one who reaches the goal in fewest throws scores a “hail,” and a certain number of hails constitute a game. The yettlin goes at immense speed when it is thrown, and. the delivery is pretty high. * Another very remarkable local custom connected with the New Year is the burning of the clavie. It takes Place in the little village of Burghead, on the southern shore of the Moray Firth, a few miles north of Elgin, and fs quite unique. The ceremony is held invariably on New Year's eve old style. The clavie, which is built ac- cording to regulations rigidly fixed by ancient custom, consists of half an archangel tar barrel supported on a stout pole. It is packed with wood, which is piled up a foot above the brim, after which tar is poured over {t copiously. Into a space which has been left in the center a piece of turf is put, it being imperative that no match should be employed. While the flame is gather- ing strength the crowd gives three cheers for the king, the provost, the town, the harbor and the railway. Then a stalwart fisherman seizes the blazing clavie and car ties {t off. As soon as he reaches the junction of two streets he is relieved, and in this way the clavie is car- ried round the town. At every street corner the bearer is changed. There is keen competition for the honor of carrying the clavie, but it is no light task. Not only ts it a heavy burden, but the bearer runs some risk of be ing scalded by the boiling tar which bubbles and drops. Moreover, it is Imperative on the bearer to run, in spite of the fact that a stumble implies his own death duw ing the year and misfortune to the town. AT THE WICHITA THEATRES. “The Pit’—Lyceum. Perhaps no play of recent years more clearly portrays human nature than does Channing Pollock's great Olay of the Chicago Board of Trade, “The Pit.” All the many little moves, the methods and schemes resorted to by operators in their efforts to gain Jsupremacy, the events incident to a day's dealing on the board, are pre- ‘sented in this play in a most natural ‘And interesting manner. The story of ‘the rise and fall of “Curtis Jadwin” in the world of garin is told in an intense- ly interesting and forceful manner. His efforts to corner the market on wheat ‘and his failure, is the basis of one of the most thrilling pmys of recent years. Coming to Chicago from a little country town, Curtis Jadwin by close application to business and keeping his eyes open for the one hig chance, makes an independent fortune on the Boara by a clever move and wakes the next day to find himself famous as one of the most successful of operators. Then the fever of speculatton gets the bet- ter of his business judgment and he loses all in just as short a time as he made his fortune. Tne great third act in which he stands to win or lose all with the slightest turn in the market Is one of the most intense situations ever presented on any stage. Mr. Spur- rier, in the part of “Jadwin” has one of the strongest parts he has yet play- ed during his engagement with North Bros. Stock in this city. This part was originated by Mr. Wilton Lackaye and played by him in all the principal cities of the country with the greatest success. “The Pit” 1s the offering by North Bros. Stock Company at the Ly- ceum Theater Christmas week, the first performance having been given Monday afternoon, December 25. “The Gamblers.’ _ ‘The Authors’ Producing Company, of which John Cort is president, an- nounces Charles Klein’s gripping dra- ma, “The Gamblers” as the attraction New Year's matinee and night at the New Crawford. ‘The gamblers of Mr. Klein's play are a group of bank directors, They have successfully established a hain of banks and seek to extend their opera- tions; their policy is expansion and they expand by breaking the bank- ing laws. ‘Their president is an ex- emplary old gentleman who had won success when banking was, as he puts it, a gentleman's busmess and not a gambling game. He is not equal to the game as it is played today, and so leaves the conduct of the business to his associates, of whom the chief is his own son, Wilbur Emerson. Wil bur’s ambitions carry with them the judgment of his co-directors and also their notes of hand. The banking com- pany borrows to a nextent far beyond the amount of its capital, the banking inspectors appear at the most incon- venient moment, and steps are taken toward prosecution bv the govern. ment. ‘The Attorney for the prosecution is an old friend of the Emersons, or friend he would be if he were capable of friendship. He would prosecute a friend rather more quickly and un- sparingly than he would an enemy. He Imows-no friends when business stands in the way. His business Is an arid and designing righteousness. He is suspicious of all persons who differ from his opinions. He has political ambitions, and those ambitions will be served by a vigorous, relentless pros- ecution of the Emerson. group... Mrs. Darwin, the wife of the gov- ernment attorney, was before her mar- rage beloved by Wilbur Emerson. But she feared that he loved money, and thought more about money than he would ever love and think about a wife, She rejected the banker and married the lawyer. But the lawyer's hard, unsympathetic systematically suspicious and power-seeking mind has nothing in common with her outlook on life. He knows it, she feels it, and he suspects her of infidelity with Bmerson, She will endure any accusa- tion no matter how unjust, in order to be freed from the virtuous repro- bate who lives intoxicated by his own righteousness. To Settle Boundary Dispute. ‘The century-old dispute over the boundary between Persia and Turkey in Asia from Mt. Ararat south to the Persian gulf seems to be at last in a fair way to be settled. At a confer- ence recently held in Constantinople both governments agreed to submit the points in contest to The Hague trib unal and to abide by Its decision. Paper Box Industry Large. Paper box making, one of the new but very Important industries of this country, has made {ts greatest prog- ress during the last half century, and particularly within the last twenty years, after modern machinery had been Introduced. The business bas ssumed wonderful proportions in New York city, where the capital in- vestment exceeds $5,000,000, Undecioherable: “Do you know anything about Eu ripides?” asked the erudite relative. “A little,” replied the young man with nerve. “And what are your impres- sions?” “Well, what I have seen of his stuff convinces me that he wrote @ mighty poor hand.” No Time for Good Work. One of the characteristics of the present day is that everything is done with a rush. SEARCHLIGHT. PAGE FOUR THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA. ..... KANSAS. Founded in 1898 by W. N. Miller. MRS. W. N. MILLER, Proprietor. N. B. COPELAND, Manager. Residence 1401 West 23d Street. Office: 630 N. Main Street. Residence Phone, Market 4090 X Phone your news items to us. 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. 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Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. END YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER. Saturday Dec. 30, 1911. Toll ye the Church Bells sad and slow. And tread softly and speak low, For the old year lies a dying 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 on 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. The John Brown Literary Society met Wednesday evening at th: A M. E. Church They have prepared a splendid program for the next meeting and invited to Send your news notes and local happiness to 630 N Main Street Mrs. Eila Steveus of Kansas City Kansas is in the city spending the Xmas visiting with hsn daughter Mrs. B. H. Neely and also attending the Inter-State Literary Association. Mr J. A. Holder of Chetopa, Kansas was in the city Saturday on business. The Philliss Whitney Colonary Art Club will meet with Mrs. Ella R. Ewing the second Frid. y in January. All members are requested to be present. There will be a splendid program rendered. Mr. J. D. Cook, Secretary of the National Negro Business League, publisher of the Wisconsin Weekly defender, is in the city on business, also attending the Inter State Literary Association. J. V. Jackson proprietor of the Paris City Gleaning works has moved his business from 315 N. Main to 640 Main and served his patrons two weeks in his new quarters. Have You Paid Your Subscription To The Wichita, Searchlight? 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The Mothers' Aid Club met at the residence of Mrs. Richard Jones at two o'clock and was opened in the regular form by singing by the members of the club present. Prayer was rendered Oration by Mrs. Bennett. Song by Miss Jennie Wheeler. Oration by Mrs. Pinkney. After business was attended to the ladies were rushed to the dining room where a grand lunch was served. The meeting adjourned to meet at Mrs. W. N. Miller's Jan. 5, 1912, at 2:30. Mrs. W. N. Miller, Pres. Mrs. Lillie Hext, Sec. FOR RENT:- Nice 3 room house at 23rd. and Grace for $6.00 pr. month. Mrs. W. N. Miller, 630 N. Main St. FOR RENT:- Nice new 4 room house at 926 N Wichita St. will rent cheap. SEE N. B. Copeland, 630 N. Main St. Phone Market 2458. We wish to thank all of those who brought their Job work to us this week. of which we highly appreciate. CALL AGAIN, Trade With Our Advertiser, they'll treat you right. Some people's greatest enemy is their tongue. Ventriloquism Taught By Mail. Five Lessons for three dollars, $3. Write for particulars JOSEPH WRIGHT. Makin Eye Drug Store. 517 N. Main St A.G.MUELLER UNDERTAKER BOTH PHONES 325 WICHITA KANS. 142 N MARKET. MEET EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT. 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 Searchlight is still doing business at 630 North Main Street. Tris Means You!! Copy for publication which reaches this office later than Wednesday of any week will not be printed in current issue of the Searchlight. Please send all your news and locals to 630 N. Main Street, All locals and personals published FREE N. B. Copeland, manager FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY 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, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. 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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 bash Ave Tailors, C. B. Patton merchant tailor ... 604½ N. Main St. C. B. Patton merchant tailor .....604 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 FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, DEC. 23, 1911. STATE OF KANSAS, In the District Court and for said County, Sedgwick. Hazel Teamer Lainint You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court of Sedgwick County Kansas; wherein Hazel Traamer is plaintiff and you are defendant and whirin sae plays for a absolute Amulment of marriage from you for the reason-set forth in her petition, and for further inquitable relief that may be granted by the Court and that you answer the came on or besore the 8th. day of Feb. 1912; judgement will be rendered against you for amulmt of said marriage, maiden name, other relief. E P. Blakemore Atty. for Plaintiff. ‡Soal:‡ Chas. Fazel. Glerk. Attest, By J. L. Milhaupt. Deputy In the District Court. Sedgwick County. Kansas; 2nd. Div. Chas. H. Williams Plaintiff vs. Mary O. Savanah Williams Defendant Publication Notice To State of Kansas, to Mary O. Savanah Williams. Greeting: You are herebe notified, that the above named Plaintiff, has this the 22nd day of Dec. 1911; commenced an action for divorce, and that unless you appear and answer the petition, on or before the 10th day of Feb. 1912, the same be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly against you, devoring him for you, and for other relief as prayed is Plaintiff's petition. C. H. WILLIAMS Plaintiff, E. P. BLAKEMORE Atty. for Plaintiff Attest Chas. D, Fazell Clerk District Court By J. F. Milhaurt, Deputy SEAL 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 Rees. Martna. Miss Irma Clark. Electa, Miss Bess. Waited. Warden, Miss Bettle Davis. Sentinel, J. W. Thompson. Chaplain, Mrs. M. E. Banks. Resolutions of Mt. Hope Tabernacle No 3. Whereas it has pleased the Supreme ruler of the Universe to come into our midst and take from it one of our beloved daughters. Dtr. Maggie Coffey who was a true and faithful daughter. We bow our heads in humble submission to him that has called her from labor to rest. We believe our loss is Heavens gain. Be it resolved:-That we extend to the family our deepest sympathy in this their sad hour of berevement. Resolved:-That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Search light for publication one to the bereaved family. And one spread upon the minutes of Mt. Hope Tabernacle No. 3. Dtr. Mary Goss Ella Roach OMAHA NEWS. 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. 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My sister and I came up last spring from Philadelphia to live and he asked us to take charge of the house over there." Their house! The girl's eyes filled suddenly with burning tears. After three years he had at last consented then to let the place to a stranger—anyone who might prove respectable enough to be the "right party." Had he forgotten?—ceased to care? There was only one answer or he would never have been willing to take this step. It couldn't be lack of money, she knew that; the truth came to her like a knife-thrust; he was done with the past forever. After half an hour's interview, satisfactory arrangements were concluded and, with the key tightly clasped in her cold fingers, Francesca found herself for the first time in three long years walking tremulously up the flower-bordered path that led to the low veranda? Her breath came in little jerks and the blood pounded in her temples. She applied the key to the lock almost in a dream and pushed open the door. How many times had she passed and repassed the little green house into which had been wrought all their hopes, and thanked heaven from the bottom of her heart that it was still vacant, still sacred to him. Every shingle and rafter stood for a heart throb; every tree and flower had been planted with loving hands. And now? It was all Francesca could do to keep her self-control. Visions surged into her brain—visions of the old, dear days. James Langdon's face was the center of them all. So distinct was it, she almost felt that she could have put out her hand and touched it. She strangled a little sob and dashed away the tears. What a fool she was to be going to pieces like this on account of a man who had found it so easy to forget! Gradually a change came over her feelings. In place of the old wearying aac, a hot rebellion flamed into her heart. She rose, tossed aside the paper she had been reading and crossed the room to her mirror. Her eyes, sparkling defiantly, looked back at her with a new purpose in their gold-brown depths. She, too, would--forgot! At sight of the familiar objects within a sudden sense of suffocation came upon her. It passed in a moment and she entered the first room she came to mechanically. The air was fresh and clean, and not a sign of dust was in evidence. The spinster aunts had attended to that, and the girl sank into a chair with a sigh of relief. She had fully expected to find the place musty and damp and had been mentally bracing herself to meet the emergency. She must have sat there at least a quarter of an hour, her dry eyes traveling from one well-remembered object to another. Her emotion made her physically weak, and the only thing she could do was to sit and battle for self-mastery. There was no need to explore further into the house; every nook and corner was printed on her memory. A clock striking three roused her. She rose by an effort and crossed to one of the windows and looked out at the blooming flowers below. How well she recalled the day they had made the flower bed together. Robert Thayer's letter still lay unanswered in her desk. She reopened it with fingers unsteady from excitement. The lines danced before her eyes for an instant; then her gaze steadied and she read: "But my dear James, how absurd! The place was going to rack and ruin for want of a tenant. We imagined you'd be highly pleased—" "Dear: May I come to you to-morrow night? There is something I want to tell you, to ask you. I won't be patient any longer. Say that you will be expecting me at eight. Francesca caught at the sill for support. Every atom of color fied from her face. "I appreciate your interest, of course, Aunt Sophie. But for reasons best known to myself, I prefer to keep the house vacant. I should have told you, I suppose. But somehow, in the rush of things, I omitted to do so. But as long as the people haven't moved in there'll be no trouble about it." "BOB." Francesca seated herself unhesitatingly at the desk and scratched a hasty reply. "Dear Bob: Come by all means. I'm always glad to see you; you know that. I shall be looking for you at the appointed hour. Francesca turned as the man approached the room alone. Our first impulse had been to fly, to hide—to seek refuge in any way she could. But all avenue of escape was cut off, and the only alternative was to stay where she was, and hurriedly draw down the thick vell she wore. "FRANCESCA." She had just sealed the note when her brother entered the room, a little flushed, an expression of anxiety on his face. Yielding to a sudden impulse, she thrust the envelop quickly into a drawer and locked it. "I beg your pardon," Langdon began, apologetically, "but it was all a mistake about this house being for rent. The fact is, I've just come home from Europe unexpectedly and shall want to occupy it for myself." "Bad news, Kid," he sa'. dropping into a chair. The girl turned with a startled glance, an unspoken question on her lips. Young Graham anticipated her and sald abruptly: Francesca nodded. "I'm awfully sorry you've been put to this trouble, but you see—" "Got to move out in a week. Owners have sold the place—which signifies 'move on' for us." "I'm sure you needn't apologize," she interposed quickly, in a low tone. "I—perfectly understand." Francesca sat and stared at him blankly. A terrible feeling of homestickness swept over her. "We've been here so long!" she said wistfully. Langdon smiled gratefully. "Thank you very much," he said. Francesca moved across the floor toward the doorway. To reach it she was compelled to pass close to Langdon. He was watching her narrowly. Suddenly he caught his breath, turned pale, then red—then pale again. When she would have passed through the opening he barred her way. "That's it. I knew you'd feel all cut up about it, just as I do. But there's no help for it, girlie. We'll have to be looking around at once." "Where will we look?" she questioned heiplessly. "Get the papers—that's all. And in the meantime I shall have to make a run down to Washington for four or five days. That leaves the job to you. I'm sorry, but it's unavoidable." But the girl scarcely heard his last words. A sudden, wild thought had darted into her brain; her blood was racing riotously through her veins. It centered at all at once in two crimson soots in her cheeks. "Francesca!" he cried, breathlessly, "May I—pass?" she faltered, weakly, "No; you may not." He deliberately lifted the veil from her face and looked long and deep into the misty, gold-brown eyes. Satisfied, he gave a little soft laugh, and drew her al- most roughly into his arms. "We've been a precious pair of num- skills, haven't we?" he demanded. "You think we have dear." "Don't bother, Jack," she said, quietly "I shan't have any trouble. Leave it all to me. I—I think I already know a place we can get." She was devoutly thankful that her brother had been off at college during her betrothal days and the building of the house. He need never know the truth. "But we've learned wisdom through experience, eh?" "I—hope so, Jim." His lips touched her hair. His arms tightened. "And it's not too late to go down and look at that Chippendale?" They talked things over for a little, after which young Graham got up and went out again. Francesca swallowed a cup of tea and hurried upstairs to dress. In half an hour she was speeding toward Ninth avenue and Maple street, every nerve a-tingle with varying emotions. Cleveland Was Glad to Be Free. From the very first I felt that the glitter of official life was distasteful to Mr. Cleveland. He was a man who believed that he had work to accomplish, and that work was a serious matter which must be attended to, and with which nothing must interfere. So strongly pronounced was this habit of industry, and so decided was his mental attitude in regard to the duties he owed the people of the country as well as himself, that on one occasion, after having left the White House, he said to me: She stepped out on the pavement and stood for a second looking about her. "Apply next door." There was only one house next door, on the other side was a park, and she made her way toward the small, weather-beaten structure. A little old lady with gold glasses, her head covered with silver-white nuffs, answered her ring. "Crook, in looking back at those years I used to feel that I was a prisoner. When I left my breakfast table and went to my office, it used to seem that a yoke was placed around my neck from which I could not escape. There were many pleasant things connected with the office, but they did not compensate for the annoyances. . . . I am glad I am free." —W. H. Crook in "Memories of the White House." "I—I came to see about leasing the cottage next door," Francesca began, timidly. "I hope no one is ahead of me?" "There have been applicants, but as none of them appeared suitable tenants we turned them all away." She held open the door. "Pray walk in; miss; then we can talk better." Francesca's heart was beating very hard and very fast as she entered the The KITCHEN CABINET HE grandest of heroic deeds THE grandest of heroic deeds are those which are performed within four walls and in domestic privacy. The old German inscription on a key, "If I rest, I rust" is as true of people as of iron. AIDS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE: When keeping bread warm to rise in winter, a slate stone made warm on which to set the pan will hasten the process. Now that eggs are so scarce, an eggless cake will be welcome. Eggless Fruitcake—Take two cups of brown sugar, one cup of molasses, a pint of boiling coffee, a pound of fat salt pork chopped fine, a tablespoonful of soda, one teaspoonful of cloves, all spice, ginger and a pound of currants, a half pound of shredded orange peel, lemon and citron, and a half pound of chopped nut meats. Over this pour the hot coffee and molasses and soda. Add flour to make stiff. Bake slowly two hours. When roasting meat, parbole a few small, juicy turnips until nearly tender, then lay them in with the meat, and bake occasionally until well done. Never try to boll when using the oven, as opening the stove will cool the oven. Parbolling in a hot frying pan will do when the better way is not available. A fine cake mixer when one is making enough to go to the bother, is a small ice cream freezer can. Put in the ingredients and beat with the paddle by turning the crank. German Mush.—Cook a ham or beef bone until the meat falls off. Salt the water and stir in oat meal, cook until well done, then turn out into greased pans to mold. Slice and fry. To preserve brooms, dip them for three minutes in a pail of boiling soap suds every week. This cleanses them, makes them more tough and pliable and they will wear longer. A delicious accompaniment to fried chicken is fried mush. Fry the mush before it gets cold. It will be crisper and sweeter than of it were molded before it is fried. B E NOBLE—that is more than wealth. Do right—that is more than place; Then in the spirit there is health And gladness in the face; Then thou art with thyself at one, And no man hating, fearst none. —George McDonald. CHEESE AND CHEESE DISHES. There are many different kinds of cheeses, and all palatable, according to one's taste. Cheese should never be kept tightly covered. When it is dry and hard, grate and keep covered until ready to use. It may be sprinkled into soups or added to starchy foods. Soda added to cheese dishes makes them more digestible by softening the casein. A soft, rich cheese is best for cooking. Cheese is sufficiently cooked when it is melted; if cooked longer it becomes tough and leathery. Cheese is a very valuable food, being rich in protein and may be used as a substitute for meat. Various brands of cheese take their name from the places where they are made. Skim-milk cheeses are Edam, Parmesan and Gruyere. Parmesan is so hard that it is mostly used for grating, or may be bought in bottles already grated. Gruyere has its large holes made by aeration. The favorite milk cheeses are Cheddar, Gorgonzola and Cheshire. Cream cheeses are Camembert, Brie and Neufchatel. The study of cheese is a most interesting one. Our American cheeses are ranking well with those of foreign make. Cheese of which the Germans are very fond is Limberger, which is very rich and delicious, and when one can get it past the nose is greatly enjoyed. Roquefort is a French cheese, originally made of goat's milk. This cheese is a great favorite as an after-dinner ending. T IS not hardships that make men brave and women heroic. It is the ideas which they mix with their daily bread and butter. —Henderson. Do you have a well-defined plan for the meals of the day? Do you try to balance the meals so that there is never an over-abundance of any one food principle, like starchy foods, meats or sweets? Do you plan your menus in regard to the individuals served? For example, the office worker and the out-of-door worker need a quite different menu, as does the growing child and the invalid. Do you plan when you are making a custard to prepare enough to make a salad dressing, too? This is easily done by leaving out the sugar and flavoring until the custard is cooked, then add sugar and flavoring and you have a custard to serve as a sauce or a floating island, and to the remainder add salt, mustard and pepper and you have a salad dressing, with but the preparation of one. Do you study the principles of cookery and enjoy your work, realizing that it is a dignified work, or do you call yourself a drudge? "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." When using cooking dishes if they are washed at once, not allowing them to stand, they will wash much easier and other work that follows will not be hindered. Coffee is much improved, if not freshly ground, to put into the dry pot and shake over the fire until thoroughly hot. When buying soap it is economy to get it in large quantities, as one gets more for the money, and soap that is stored and dried will last much longer. It is a wonderful help in an emergency to have a few canned foods on hand, such as canned clams, to be made into a delicious chowder with a few minutes' work, or canned soups of different kinds are quickly prepared, and there is nothing more satisfying after a cold ride or for a late supper than a cup of steaming hot soup. There is no bread, how well prepared, that tastes quite as good as home-made bread. To many house-keepers who are cook and housemald, bread-making is a great burden, but with the advent of the bread-mixer, the disagreeable part of bread-making is eliminated. The bread is mixed at night, when the man of the house might turn the mixer for exercise, and in the morning it is all ready to mix again, and then rise in the loaves. If for no other reason than cleanliness, the bread-mixer pays for itself. HOUGHTFULNESS is always doing little kindnesss, thoughtfulness has an instinct for seeking the things that are needed to and then for doing them. —Ruskin. FROSTINGS AND ICINGS. The secret of good frosting is to have it creamy underneath and glossy on top. The way that appearance is secured is to have the frosting as soft as is possible without running off of the cake. If the following directions are carefully followed a soft, creamy frosting will result: Boil together one and a half cups of sugar and three-fourths of a cup of water until it hairs when dropped from the tines of a fork. Pour over the well-beaten whites of two eggs beaten until foamy, but not stiff, beat until stiff enough to spread without running off. Flavor and, if the frosting seems too stiff, add a teaspoonful of cream to thin it. For a quick frosting, the white of an egg, beaten stiff; add a teaspoonful of lemon juice and a cupful of powdered sugar, added a little at a time. Beat well for five minutes, then spread over the cake. Fruit Filling.—Put a cup of seeded raisins, a half pound of blanched almonds, a half pound of figs, a half pound of dates and a quarter of a pound of citron twice through the meat chopper, and add enough boiled frosting to make a paste to spread. Pineapple Filling.—Dissolve a teaspoonful of gelatine in a little pineapple juice, add a half cup of grated pineapple, enough lemon juice to make it pleasantly tart, and very stiff boiled frosting to make sufficient quantity. Gentlemen's Favorite.—Beat two whites of eggs until stiff, add a half cup of sugar and the pulp, and juice of a large, tart apple, grated. Beat until firm enough to spread; cover the top of the cake with the same. Delicious Filling.—A cup each of sour cream, brown sugar boiled until waxy, then add a cup of hickory nut meats; stir until cool and flavor with a little vanilla. Brown sugar and sweet cream or maple sugar and cream makes a good filling with or without nuts. Nellie Maxwell. This Was a Lucky Hunter. "What sort of luck did you have on your hunting trip?" "Great. I missed two guides that I shot at by mistake." Very Low Dolan—I see th' doctor at Rafferty's Annybody sick? Kelly—Rafferty is. His wife's had twins again!—Puck. He worked and slaved all his life to move a big stone from one place on this earth to another, and then he died, and the undertaker put his body under the stone—and that is the whole story. All day long the minister vainly tried to define Christianity, and when the evening was come, his wife told him to go across the street and get the stone church and put it in his vest pocket. FATE'S FATAL TREAD Tragedy Which Has Followed the Parnell Family. Dublin, Ireland.—Whatever may be the fate of Ireland's struggle for autonomy, whether it is to go on another century through strife and tragedy, or end within the present generation in triumph and glory, the name of the great leader who detached the Irish people from revolutionary methods and moored them to constitutional agitation as the surest method of regaining their rights, will ever be held in reverence. It was the fate of Charles Stewart Parnell to die too soon—before the seeds he had sown began to bear their full fruition; and in the pathetic closing of his career there is a reflection of the fate that has encompassed the history of the family of the Parnells and enveloped it with tragic interest. The greatness of the family seemed to have reached its zenith in the splendid career of Charles Stewart Parnell when a cloud, black and impenetrable, encompassed its fortunes and overwhelmed it with gloom and disaster. It became known as a "doomed house" and, in spite of or because of the exceptional talents of its gifted members, events, startling in their tragical occurrence, swiftly showed that the epithet was prophetically true. Parnell was named after his maternal grandfather, Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, who had served 70 years in the United States navy, had risen from cabin boy to the command of the famous Constitution in her palmest days and who was to be ever afterwards known as "Old Ironsides." It seems to have been true that, in Parnell's case, "coming events cast their shadows before." Sufficient unto himself, taciturn and unapproachable, he was feared rather than loved by his colleagues in the Irish party who read future tragedies in that pale bearded face with the wonderful eyes. "The Menace to Europe," alienated from the people for whom he had done so much and from his former NO MEMBERSHIP OR BROTHERSHIP OF THE BOUNDARY TO THE MARITIME MEMORATION NO MEMBERSHIP OR BROTHERSHIP TO SIT IN THIS COUNTRY THU-THU-DAY-SAT-MON GO AND NO WEEPING WE MAY NEVER EITHER BE OWNED BY THE NATION OR WILKY THE NATION OR WILKY THE NATION OR WILKY IRELAND MARITIME AND WE NEVER SHALL UNTIL WE SUCCEED CORRECTS CLAIMS Monument to Parnell. colleagues whose way was not his, passed away, dauntless and confident to the end that he would yet regain his former power. This was not the first fore-shadowing of the tragic doom which fate was preparing for this unhappy house. Parnell's sister, Fanny, a beautiful woman and a gifted poetess, one morning was found dead in her bed. Another unhappy sister died in obscure circumstances in Paris. The mother's fate was terrifying in its horror and brought poignantly home to the imaginative Irish people a knowledge of the disastrous and inexorable destiny which enveloped the Parnells. She fell into the grate one day and was burned so severely that, in a short while, she succumbed. The full tale is not yet told. Anna Parnell, the best known sister of the fated leader, was a consummate politician and a most courageous fighter in her brother's battles. After a complete disappearance of many years it came to the knowledge of some of the Irish'members of parliament that the one time happy and beautiful Irishwoman was starving in a miserable little room in the purlius of the great city of London. Death came to her one stormy day in the neighboring sea, ending her troubles and closing another chapter in the mournful history of the Parnells. A simple iron cross, six feet high, marks the grave of Parnell in Glasnevin cemetery. The splendid national monument outside the Rotunda, at the top of O'Connell street, Dublin, which was recently unveiled by John Redmond, forms a worthy memorial to the dead chief and a reminder to his countrymen of his inestimable services to Ireland. The monument is a triangular obelisk of Shantalla granite, 67 feet high, and crowned with a bronze tripod eight feet high. The base rests on a platform 26 feet in diameter in which is inlaid a large trefoil of Barna granite. The bronze statue of Parnell, eight feet high stands on a projecting pedestal nine feet above the street and round the base are inlaid plaques with the names of the provinces and counties of Ireland. Bronze torches ornament the three angles. Description of the Madonna Della Stella of Fra Angelico Which Recently Disappeared. Florence, Italy.—"The famous Madonna Della Stella of Fra Angelico was in a beautiful Gothic tabernacle, which is the sole ornament of a cell in San Marco, Florence," reads a description of the stolen painting. "At every step in these sacred precincts is some reminder of the angelic brother. How the gray walls blossomed under his brush into forms and colors of eternal beauty! After seeing the larger wall paintings in [M] The Stolen Madonna. corridors and refectory this little gem seems to epitomize his choicest gifts. "A rich frame, fit setting for the jewel, encloses an outer circle of adoring angels, and within, the central panel contains only the full length figure of the Virgin with her child, against a mandorla formed of golden rays running from center to circumference. The Madonna is enveloped in a long, dark blue cloak, drawn around her head like a Byzantine vell. A single star gleams from her brow, from which is derived the title of the picture. She holds her child fondly, and he, with responsive affection, nestles against his mother, pressing his little face into her neck. "Faithful to the standards of his predecessors and untouched by the new spirit of naturalism all about him the monk painter preserves in his conception the most sacred traditions of past ages, and yet unites with them an element of love and tenderness which appeals strongly to every human heart." WHERE LINCOLN STUDIED LAW Site of the Old Breckinridge Homestead in Warrick County, Indiana, Marked by Monument. Boonville, Ind.—"Where Lincoln Studied Law When a Boy," is the inscription of a monument erected near here by Robert A. Breckenridge, of Austin, Tex. The monument will act as a marker for the old Breckenridge homestead, the most historic site in Warrick county. When growing to manhood Abraham Lincoln visited the Warrick county court and there met John A. Breckenridge, an attorney. Lincoln formed an acquaintance with Breckenridge and told the latter of his de Where Lincoln Read Law. sire to familiarize himself with Blackstone. Breckenridge invited the young man to visit him. On one of his visits to Breckenridge Lincoln asked for and obtained employment at the Breckenridge farm. This enabled him to read almost every book that comprised the Breckenridge library, which is now owned by a Boonville attorney. The old Breckenridge homestead, although remodeled several times, is to be preserved in its present state. George W. Breckenridge of San Antonio, Tex., and a son of John A Breckenridge, has contributed to the upkeep of the home. A stump at one corner of the house has been varnished and covered with glass. An inscription has been cut in it as follows: "This Tree Was Set by Abraham Lincoln." In the accompanying illustration the oak stump is visible. The First State Trademark Des Moines, Ia.-An official Iowa trademark has been registered with the secretary of state. In the future, products of factories of the state will be stamped with a design of a hawk's head within a cogwheel, bearing the words "Made in Iowa." Iowa is said to be the first state to have an official trademark. This was authorized by the session of the legislature, and the Manufacturers' association had it registered. NOVEL ARPLE FEAST peLicloUS FRUIT AS BASIS OF ENTIRE MENU, preakiact or Lunchéon With Rosy- Chseked Fruit in Chief Role Gives Hostess Chance to Exercise Ingenuity. While our delicious apples stil re- rain 2 delicacy in contradistinction fo the household standby they form fer in the season, the apple motive jan be used as the basis of an entire fren with piquant success. For in- france, the entertainer who loves to feck out the unusual in even her les- fer aaits might arrange an apple freakfast, in Which the rosy-cheeked frit plays chief role, With a slight iference in the hour appointed, such function becomes an apple luncheon, tut there is a freshness to the former name which is attractive, and then at this time of year the cooler earlier jours are frequently chosen. Whatever the hour decided upon, the invitations can be extremely pret- ty, Prepare them in this way: Have heavy linen notes sheets for them, snd ot the head of each sheet paint fo water color a spray of leaves in Kates Greenway style, with one rosy iuple pendant therefrom. Below each apple bough could be a quotation about the fruit, It adds to the effect | {this quotation is written in red ink "ind fancy lettering is employed. Lunch cloths with a design of ap- sles are easily embroidered by the neeileworker, or they can be obtained in the shops, and one of these, when procticable, makes such a pretty touch fn the decorations. For this centerpiece, have a charm ing, old-fashioned epegyne piled high ith the fruit of the occasion, and some pretty foliage of the apple tree. It is effective to have apples of a dif- ferent color on éach tier, beginning with the tiny lady apples, alternating i{ these are obtainable at the time, on the top of the dish, Hlaye strings of red and green ap- ies crossing each other, suspended hove the table, and for place cards have rosy apples cut from art paper and colored, or apple bonbonnieres filed with candies can have conven: tional place cards of small size tied to their stems with ribbon. At an apple feast given about this time last year the first course was a frit salad served in porcelain ap- ples, the red and green of which added avery charming note to the scheme. Where these are not available, the atural fruit can be cut in half and used as cups. When the “lid” is added the effect is that of a whole fruit on the plate Let the principle course of the menu, which may be either chops, leefsteak or an omelet, come to the table decorated with bacon and fried spples. With any one of these French fried potatoes would be appetizing, and hot biscuit or toast with butter. ‘The salad might be a combination of pineapple, with grapes and bits of apple, served in apple baskets, or in green apple forms of crepe paper, over ardboard. 4 With tais pass the coffee, cream cheese (having a few walnut meats stirred into it), and toasted crackers. Reserved for Onions. ‘The vegetable board in a certain kitchen has a big round O burned on one side of it. This is the space used for slicing and mineing onions. A wooden spoon is the best spoon in the world for stirring most foods in cook- Jng, but It should never be used where ‘here is high seasoning or onion sea: soning, as the wood retains flavors. ‘The graier used tor onions should be Washed in cold water. Few house Koopers realtze the great absorbing qualities of cola water. To Polish Oak Floors. To look weil a hardwood floor must te kept in good condition, Oak floors shoul be polished once a week. First ‘veep off all dust and wipe thorough: ly cean with a duster. Apply “polish made of two ounces of bees: ‘sx and one ounce of hard yellow x ald enough turpentine to cover. “low this to stand by the side of the ‘os unl diseaived, stirring now and fon This must be rubbed in well 4d the floor then polished. It Brightene Carnet. * Teaspoontul of spirits of turpen- {ite added to two gallons of warm “ater will restore the brightness to ‘pets that are dulled with dust. Atter sweeping the carpet thoroughly, ‘ring cloth out of the water and Side the surface of the carpet, first Ssuiust the gram and then with It, This also prevents moths from eating #¥ay the nap of woolen carpets. Honey Candy. Put halt a pound of honey into a Kuespan, add half a pound of sugar, ke tablespoonful of cream and a des: Sttsioontul of eold water, then mix iid stir well. Allow to stand for one ‘our, Put over a moderate fire and Cok, stirring gently until it fs stiff Neush to pull. Pour into buttered is When cool enough to handle, pull ‘td cut Into small pleces. Cowboy Graham Gems. Cre yint sour or buttermilk, one teaspoon soda, Stir well. Add one- hat cup sugar, one cup flour, one-half ©» corn meal, two cups graham flour, etslt cup molasses, one teaspoon pa. Sake 80 to 40 minutes in gem ns, INTERNATIONAL SUNDAYSCHIOOL LESSON ee eC ee ea ae sins, he Is faithful and just to forgive us ‘our sins, apd to cleanso us from all un- righteousness." John 1:9, To go over all the lessons separate- ly, one after another, to repeat titles and Golden Texts in order, to select certain truths we have learned—this is not review. What we need is the movement of the whole period of the history, tostudy its meaning, to what it is leading, how each event, each charac- ter, bears upon this end, to help or to hinder, to see God in the history, and to learn the lessons the whole period teaches us. Reviewing is looking backward from some tower or hilltop, over the land- scape through which we have been traveling. The hills, the valleys, the cities, the villages, the forests, the fer- tile fields, we have been seeing in de- tail through the quarter we now see as ‘one broad country, and we understand the meaning and power of the land as a whole. * The principal countries where the events took place should be noted on the map, their relations to one anoth- er, the modern names of these lands given, and the events in each reported. The Bible history is made more real, and more interesting, when the con- temporary events of secular history are connected with it, joining day school with Sunday school. And often the secular history throws light upon the Biblical history. ‘The monuments, the remains of ancient times found in the ruins of their great cities within the last century, add greatly to our knowledge and interest. The history we are reviewing nat- urally falls into four eras or periods. (1) The two streams of the divided kingdom. (2) The single stream of Ju- dah, (3) The Exile, (4) The Return and Restoration. I. First Period. The Divided King- dom—Judah and Israel side by side, a double experiment in the progress of the kingdom of God. This period ex- tended from 982-722, about 260 years. Judah's territory contained about 3,400 square miles; Israel's 9,400. Judah's capital was Jerusalem with its tem- ples; Israel's’ was Samaria, with two centers of false worship. Judah was more sheltered than Israel from close contact with the heathen, both politi- cally and religiously. Judah had one dynasty of 11 kings and one queen, all of the house of David; and Israel 19 kings and 9 dynasties. Judah had several very good kings, and great revivals of religion and reforms of morals; while in Israel from the first was a deterioration of varying de- gress, with great help from Elijah and Elisha, ‘The principles we have been study- ing apply to our own times, but are worked out in ways adapted to modern lite. “The church {s an army on duty, an army for the Christian conquest of the world by loving faithfulness.” There are great evils to be driven out of our country. The whole land is wal ing up to realize the need of civic right- eousness. There {s always need of awakening new reforming zeal, For every step we gain gives us views of new needs, and new {deals. Every Christian land ought to be a perfect ex- ample of the kingdom of God, and of the blessings that abound fn it. Every failure to live that life lessens its in- fluence over the heathen nations. TI. Second Period. Judah the Sole Kingdom.—Length of Period, 136 years —from destruction of Samaria 722 to final fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple in 586, Every failure from the perfect life, every moral wrong, every fall into idolatry, dimin- ished their power for good; and it was necessary that punishment should fol- low such conduct, both to persuade them into the ways of God and right- eousness, and also to show the heath- .en that only obedience to God could lead to the blessings prepared for Gods people. Ii. Third Period. The Exile in Baby- Jon. Length of period, 70 years, 605- 536 and 586-516. A period of discipline, of alfting like wheat, of the refiners purifying fire. ‘The Jews learned their need of God, the value of religion, the blessedness of the Word of God; they gained the broadening of their ideas, and sympa- thies, the increase of their culture. Discipline, purifying in the furnace, the strength that comes from overcom- ing, is the need of all individuals and churches today. IV. The Fourth Period. The Return. ‘The New Spiritual Natlon—This pe- riod extends from the first return in 536 to the close of the Bible history, 400—with an onward vision to the com- ing of Christ. Preparations for the A CURE FOR CARE, ‘Do not worry; trust instead!” ‘That is what the Master said. And it cannot be denied ‘That his teaching, when applied, Proves a sovereign cure for cure, Lightens brudens anywhere. #eathen men who never heard Of the Master's restful word May be pitied if they let Anxious thoughts their spirits fret, But disciples all may learn Of the Master to discern, ‘That, while God doth reign above, “Providence” means watchful love. LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, SECURES DRY FARM- ING CONGRESS FOR 1912. OR Teer |e crenr tte ee a Indicate all that might be implied. It does not mean a system of irrigation, but one where all the rain fall and precipitation is stored up and con- served in the soil, to be drawn upon by scientific-and sane processes when {t may be required to forward and in- crease the growth of grain. In certain sections of the Canadian West as wef as in the American ‘West, there is a portion of the coun- try in which the soil is the very best for the growing of cereals, but the geographical locations and relative position to the rain avenues, do not give the advantage that other parts possess in the matter of precipitation. Agricultural science, however, has been making rapid progress during the past few years, and it is now as- certained that it is not altogether the number of inches of rain that is es- sential to the growing of crops, but its conservation, and that is the meaning of “Dry farming.” “Dry Farming” may well be applied to dis- tricts where there is a heavy rain fall ‘and better results will follow. ‘The education of the public into these new methods, not new exactly, but such ie have had satisfactory demonstra- tion, ts not alone the purpose of these ‘dry-tarming Congresses. One idea 1s to bring into life and into operation ‘the great areas of splendid land lying eee what might be termed seml- arid, without placing them under the restrictive and expansive process of irrigation. "The Congresses are attended by thousands and they bring representa- tives from all parts of the world. The Province of Alberta, and also of Sas- | katchewan, has taken a vital interest in the Congresses which have been held in the past two or three years. “The Province of Alberta has made provincial exhibits, districts have shown their products, and last year, ‘several hundred dollars were taken in prizes; this year the Province of Al- berta took prizes ten to one in excess of any state in the Union. Alberta has won eight out of twenty special cups, that province taking one, Leth. bridge one, Arthur Perry six, and John Baxter, Edmonton, carrying off one sweepstakes. When it came to a matter of location for the Congress ‘tor 1912, the City of Lethbridge, “which had put up a splendid fight for it, secured the Congress by a unant mous vote. It is expected that the “Lethbridge Congress will be the larg: “est yet held and will be the biggest convention in the history of Western Canada. In emphasizing his invita tion to Lethbridge, one of the speak ers said he had just received a tele | gram from Magrath (near Lethbridge) stating that of one thousand acres of | wheat just thrashed Hethershaw ant | Bradshaw had thrashed 47,000 bush els. Literature sent out recently by the | Canadian Government Agents, whict | will be sent postage free on applica tion, tells of hundreds of splendic | ylelds in all parts of Western Canada Saving Farmer. A inan with New England amall town recollections says that one Kan- ‘kee storekeeper used to pull a fig ‘in two to make the pound welght bal: ance to @ hair. "This same man was also a road con. tractor, and had to provide lunch, to ‘be eaten by the wayside by the farm: ers who gave their time to the county two or three days a year. There was considerable kicking about the lunch, especially the bread and butter. “I always knew old man Jones was pretty tight,” sald one farmer, “and I know that butter is skeerce and high, but I didn’t think he cut bread with a greasy knife.” Shakespeare Footnote, Ole Mammy Lize was dusting the southern woman's drawing room. She came to a amall bronze bust cf Shakespeare and began carefully go ing over him with her rag. “Mis’ Juliet, chile, who am dis yers gemmun?? “That is Shakespeare, Lize, a won- derful poet who died centuries ago.” “Dat him, missy? Lor’, I’se done hyear o’ Mistah Shakespeare a lot ob times. Ever'body seems to know him, "Deed, I done hyear so much "bout him dat I allus thought he was a white gemmun,” ‘TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA | axe the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS hE Wns" Yo know what you are ‘aking showing tis simply Golnbae nnd Iron fn fastalen form, od the ost effectual form Por grow beopie'na children. & conte In Boston. Teacher—Waldo, name one of the best known characters in fiction. Waldo (aged five, superctiiously)— Santa Claus.—Puck. The Chicago Fire could have been pre- vented with one pail of water, but. the water was not handy. Keep a’ bottle of Hamline Wizard Oil handy and prevent the fiery pains of inflammation. Even if anybody accidentally hap- pened to save a little money Christ- mas or birthdays or something like that would come along to burn it up. NO HARD PROBLEM TO SOLVE Beliboy’s Suggestion Would Seem to Be Natural Way to Get Around Situation. ‘ ‘The Englishman who has been wearing a top hat and a frock coat impressed all who saw him with his @istinguished ezyearance as he strolled about with an expansive air in one of the more expensive hotels. On Wednesday morning he came up to a clerk. “I would like to have @ shirt laun- dered,” be said. “I must have it back by five o'clock.” The clerk told him that the time was unusually short, but he would do what he could, and the shirt was de- livered on time. He came down Thursday morning and ‘sald he wanted another / .irt laundered, but that this one must be back by two o'clock in the afternoon. The clerk said that would be too short a time. The Briton grew angry and demanded to see the proprietor. He got as far as the bell boy captain, to whom he protested that he would not stand for such treatment. The bell boy suggested the purchase of a third shirt—New York Sun. NOT THE OLD MASTER'S. ig Ds ACh B re = Se rv me | cd i Visitor (admiring painting)—Is tha one of the old masters? Rastus—No, sah; dat belongs to d ole missus. She Needed it. s One of the little swarthy cherubs from sunny Italy, whose great eyes and sweet mouths can be so appealing to their teachers in the great pri- mary schools in the North end, was introduced to the public bathing plant the other day, in accordance with the hygtenie regulations of the public schools. She was so delighted that she asked her teacher the next day it her grandmamma could go and en- Joy a bath there. “You see, grand- mamma has not had a bath,” sald the innocent, “since she first came to this country, and that was 11 years ago.” Another little girl objected to taking the prescribed bath, just now; be- cause, as she explained, her mother had just sewed on her under-flannels for the winter. Still another little Latin remonstrated less decidedly to the bath, She knew it was wrong to be dirty, she admitted, but “it is so warm in the winter time.”—Boston ‘Transcript. Beware Cheap Bills. An examination of paper currency by Warren H. Hilditch of Yale showet an average of one hundred and forty two thousand bacteria on the Dill ‘Twenty-one bills were examined, an¢ while some were relatively clean, car rying only a trifle of fourteen thou sand living things, others swarmed tc the figure of five hundred and eighty six thousand. And, strange to say, the bacteria did not seem to swarm te the $1,000 bills in preference to. the $1 bills. ‘This shows that {t {s far healthier to carry $1,000 bills about than it {s to tote $1 bills. Here is a valuable financial hint, He Was the Man. A young New Haven man, returning home from a health trip to Colorado, told his father about buying a silver mine for $2,000. “I knew they'd rope you in!” exclaimed the old man. “Sd you were ass enough to buy a humbug mine.” “Yes, but I didn't lose any. thing. I formed a company and sold half the stock to a Connecticut man for $7,000.” “Y-you did,” gasped the old man as he turned white. “I'll bet I'm the one who bought it.” “I know you are,” coolly observed the young man as he crossed his legs and tried ‘to appear very much at home. OST: Sahar Seton eel Ghamikan ‘The Sunday school teacher had been telling her infant class of the delights of heaven, One youngster paid close attention and after Sunday school was over, walked up to the teacher. “Teacher,” he said, “do they have billy goats with long whiskers up there? I want one awful baa,/but grandpa says . can’t Mave one, If they don’t have billy goats up in heaven 1 don’t believe I want to go.” To Be Sure. oe why it is that show girls loo¥MMown on ordinary chorus girls.” “Well, perhaps one reason why they do so 1s that they are nearly always taller.” Most women like the villain better than the hero. Ny - as 1 ‘ el] (QAO SS i go For Infants and Children. | SOF Aa ante ane ren. ; 27a ee i SEAS ei 4) The Kind You Have DS ae a ae be ee Sa me ALCOHOL~3 PER CENT 5 | reese | Boars: th Neg) Similatiny food al egula- aa tinge Stomach and Bowels ot ears the ie PIR ea ya Signature 2; NS] Promotes Digestion Cheerful- Sy || nessandRest Contains neither of i) || Opium, Morphine nor Mineral i; || Nor NARC OTIC RY Recipe of Olt Dr SAMUEL PTER Ri) aoe Bil) fee e | gee i j\*° In Ni] Semen i ‘iron Hlvor i6||_Aperfect Remedy for Constipa- Os Res apres forsee | $6 P ue Worms, Convulsions Teverishr ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. 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Accordingly, she hinted to her admirer that a box of chocolates would -be greatly appreciated on the occasion of his next visit. Later the suggestion was repeated and. again duly heeded. ‘The third time the. sub- Ject was broached, however, the dis- penser of sweets turned a deat ear to the entreaty. s “I don’t know about taking that girl any more candy,” he confided to a companion next day. “She's owin’ me sixty cents for chocolates already.”"— Lippincott’s Magazine. Small Comfort. “You seem cross, Pillsey.” “So 1 am. A fellow called me a born idiot today.” “That's nothing to worry about. 1 think ft was very considerate of him to) blame it on your ancestors.” Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated easy to take as candy, reguiate and_ invigor- ‘ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not gripe. The wise manicure never hits the nail on the head, Cea nd @) ingle dee ue Seah Sue, (A ca ieee ae A eee sae ADVICE TO THE AGED SSeerb weak kidneys and torpid ver Se Tutt’s Pill UIT S TINS Sacene ssc 7 ISO's” SOUGHS & COLDS. FREE MAP. fice scream tinny chances foringerben: Writ site ioe 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, Tupeka, Kan SIR D. L. TAYLOR, V. G. M. 890 E. Center, Salina, Kan MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. LAURA LEE, V. G. P. Box 394, Weir, Kansas. SIR A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kan. WRS. 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. PAULINE WOODFORK, C.G.Pr. 823 Freeman, Kansas City, Kan. SIR W. N. MILLER. General Attorney, 630 N. Main St., Wichita, Kansas. TEMPLE6. Rev. Fank Wilson, C. G. M. 4—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, Corfeyville, Kan. Sir N. N. Gilbert, 405 Santa Fe; 1-8 Wed. 19—Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., Sts W. H. Jones, care Sarta Fe Depot; 2-4 Thurs. 22—Barak, Oswego, Kan., Sir L. R. Wilson, Oswego College. 24—Jas. H. Bedford, Cherryvale, Kan. Sir Rev. J. W. Warren, 218 E. 7tr. 25—Washington, Kansas City, Kan. Sir J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell; every Friday. 29—Sunnyside, Topeka, Kan., Sir Peter Davis, 1008 Washburn; 1-3 Thurs. 40—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. 5—Crescent, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Hattie Montgomery, 1115 N. 5th; a-4 Fri. 6—Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Miss Katherine Glaspie, 128 Mulberry; 1-3 Thurs. 7—Sunbeam, Saline, Kan., Mrs. Lili ian 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 Meroe, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs J. A. Smith, 847 Freeman; 1-3 Mon. 12—Goblea Rule, Kansas City, Kan. as. Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stew- er; 1-3 Thurs. 15—America Davis, Weir, Kan., Mrs. Maggie stewart, Box 14: 2-4 772 TENTS. 5—New Hope, Coffeyville, Mrs. Ada Gilbert, 405 Santa Fe., 2-4 Wed. ton, 1-3 Sat. 7—Lone Siar, Yale, Kan., Mrs. Calie Lewis. 8—Golden Eagle, Iola, Kan., Mrs. Sarah Mayes, 20 Campbell. 10—Golden, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Carrie Brown, 920 N. 10th; 2-4 Sat. 10—Washington, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Effie Porter, 1036 Grandview Blvd.; 1-3 Sat. 11—Alice Tucker, So. Omaha, Neb., Mrs. I. M. Faulkner, 169 N. 31st; 1-3 Sat. 11—Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. Mary Brown, 325 Miss. 2-4 Sat. 14—Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Aria Stone, 823 Main; 1-3 Sat. 15—Louisa Mae, Cherryvale, Kan. Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 West Main. 16—Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Anna Jones, 1457 Wabash Wichita; 2-4 Sat. 17—Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. H. Askins, Box 25. 18—Star of West, Salina, Kan. A. O. Murrell, 633 S. 4th; 1-3 Sat. 20—John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mr. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett; 2-4 Sat. 21—Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan.; Mrs. Priscilla Lee, 419 Kiowa; 3 Sat. 2-4 Sat. 23—Clinging Rose, Lawrence, Kan, Mrs. Ada King, 722 N. Y., 3 sat. 26—Emma Galnes, Weir, Kan., Mary Stewart; 1-3 Sat. 28—20th Century, Parsons, Kan., 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 Guaranteed. Prices Always Right. Bring your Job work to us. --- Send Your News In Early This Week. W. S. Henrion Druggist 501 North Main Street Wichita - - - - Kansas 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. Since supporting race enterprises is right, men are coming to the doctrine with their mouths forgeting of the fact that talk is cheap. DILWORTH HARDWARE CO 139 North Main St Wichita, Kansas. Special Prices on Every Day Goods At Dilworth Hardware Co. For This month. Prices are good, until Jan. 1st. 1012. 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 Guenrry 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 25cts 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. 739 N. Main St. H. H. AND B. H. NEELY Local Agents For The LOS PINOS LANDS GENERAL AGENTS in the STATE OF KANSAS. Special Attention Given To Canine Practice Day or Night Wildes & Dentist In the City Office and Hospital N. Market St. Wiehita Artisers They 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. A. B. C, A. Williams, St. Paul A M. E. Church has ing beginning, great success is expected Church under his Administration. Church has had most is expected for this eration. ACT CO. The n St. Paul A M. E. Church has had most flattering beginning,great success is expected for this Church under his Administration. IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors NOTICE 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 HAIR BRAIDS For Sale, Cheap Can Match Your Hair COME IN AND SEE ME See The Braids IHa Mrs Ella Chinneth, Residence 530 N. Waco Phone Market 231 ..PROGRESS.. As People Let Us Stand Togather. United we stand Devided we FALL. Is The Above Statement True, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 10, 1911. Mrs. W. N. Miller, P. H. P. Dear Daughter and Sister in Christ: When I heard of the sad news of the death of your husband, Su. W. N. Miller, it gave me great distress. I hardly know how to address you under the present circumstances, but I cannot resist the desire to express my sympathy for you. Mr. Miller was a dear friend of mine, and when I heard of his death it gave me great distress. I feel very much grieved at the loss of so dear a friend and Bro. Sir Knight. The death of Sir Knight Miller has brought great sadness to the hearts of every member of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. The Order has lost a faithful officer, a manly man, a steadfast friend, a good husband. Nothing we can say or do avails him now, but he needs no human aid, no sympathy, no praise. He lived intellectually free and he is beyond all harm. But those who knew and lover Sir Miller, his professional brethren and sisters and his associates in the Order of Twelve, may well bemoan his death. I having known Sir Miller and worked with him in the Order for years in the practice of his profession as an officer he was generous, fearless and incorruptible. He brought to the performance of his duties unusual learning and ability. His patience was untiring, his sense of justice was profound. As general attorney for the Order he knew no friendship and the cause rather than the representative received his consideration. He was a just counsellor, a lovable, brave and honest Sir Knight. His death is an irreparable loss to his friends, to his associates, to his family and to his profession, which he honored and adorned. The memory of his worth and works will be an inspiration to the young man, an encouragement to good citizenship. May the Lord comfort you. Time alone can bring you peace. But you have this time surety it is well with Sir Miller. Trusting that you will see the side of the cloud that is turned to hearven, I a mwith deepest sympathy, Yours fraternally, C. M. JOHNSON, G. P. P. 3220 Charles St., Omaha, Neb. P. S.—I received the minutes and they are some of the best we ever had and all are pleased with them.