Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT VOL. III. A FEW HASTY OBSERVATIONS MADE. Chas. H. Luling will be the only candidate from Sedgwick county to come before the state convention asking for a state office. Luling's candidacy for State Insur. Commissioner represents the choice of all the republicans of Sedgwick County. We will go into the state convention with a solid - never - to - divide delegation for Chas. H. Luling for state Insurance Commissioner. With one loud whoop will win. Otto G. Eckstien is becoming more popular each day as the logical and strongest candidate the republican party could name as a candidate for County Attorney next ill. He's a sure winner. has. L. Davidson is the proper man to send to the legislature from the Dist. Mr. Davidson, by his unruling and devoted services to the party for the party success, deserves his promotion. John M. Chain is as sure to be reected County Clerk, as a "Crawad" to run backward. The diffrence between the running of John and the "Craw-dad,, is; John always runs ahead, while the "Craw-dad" runs back. Keep it up John. Ben H. Downing day Clerk at Police Headquarters, ia no doubt, one of the best posted most promi-publican in Wichita. He is one of those who get-up-and-go. His ad is heeded by all. Ben is alight, too. He's the right kind. Jacob Mc Afee, is not a great po-ral mixer, but he is a vote getter if a first class politician. His in-ence is always felt. Judge Thos. Wilson will succeed myself as probate Judge. Mayor Ben F. Mc Lean is the it man in the right place. Wichita never had a Mayor who more for the colored people and poorer people than Mayor Mc We wish to serve notice on Mayor to prepare to fill hss and term. He is alright. Services will be held at Taber- ble Baptist church Sunday, con- sled by Rev. Fletcher of Kansas r. All are invited. entertainment will be given over the au-pices of the trustees of A. M. E. church, next Tuesday ning. The Negro of Kansas Not "In It." From Topeka Capital. There seems to be a growing interest on the part of the negroes of this state relative to national patronage for them. Up to this time nothing has come to the negroes in Kansas. Federal positions have filled without limit-United States district attorney for Kansaa and assistant, pension agent collector internal revenue and assistants, register of land offices and receivers, postmasters innumerable. Nowhere is the negro to be found of course these positions have always been held by white republicans and so far as known, no negro has applied for any of them, conceding them as a matter of good party politics to the white republicans. It seems therefore that the Kansas delegation in congress should ask for and obtain for the colored people of Kansas the Haytian ministership, which would be acceptable by all negroes of the state as a fitting and proper recognition of party fealty and services. And then, too this would not cut off from Kansas any patronage that comes to the white republicans of the state, inasmuch as this place is distinctively a colored man's appointment, and have been for more than twenty-five yaars. Then again the appointment of some representative colored man of Kansas to this place would leave the field clear for our state ticket to be made up by white Republicans, a concession without such an appointment the colored men are not bound to make. Since the election for two terms of E. F McCabe to the office of State Auditor no colored man has held a place on the state ticket and elected to a state office, though several have aspired. We think it nothing but fair and fitting encouragement to the colored Republicans of the state that an earnest and desperate effort be made by our delegation in congress to obtain for them this minstership. Since the President is traveling in a new political path with his appointments and since, too, we have so many able negroes in this state perfectly fitted and qualified to fill the position of minister it seems that he might easily be induced to see that, it would not be a just recognition of the 150,000 negroes in the state, but good national politics that the extend his hand of Apointment to Kansas and give this factor in our politics this just recognition. The negroes of Kansas are industrious and loyal, not only to the par WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1902. ty, but to the flag. With our late unpleasantness with Spain they did not hesitate to spring promptly to the call for humanity's cause. Having been valiant in war they should not be overlooked in the time of peace, when a rusn to the 'pie counter' is being made-make room for him. In politics the negro will not be submissive to the neglect on the part of party managers to "to give him his portion in due season." The fifteen or twenty colored lawyers and equal or greater number of doctors, with three times, at least that number of school teachers, to say nothing of the innumerable numbers of preachers and other men of ability, who lay no claim to a profession in our state, will not always be content with clerkships, deputyship and like appointments, but will soon (if they are not now) be laying claim to the more representative places, the duties of which are commensurate with their ability. If the negro is a faithful and honest co-worker in our party ranks why not give him a just and fair proportion of party spoils? The Haytian ministership should come to Kansas-colored men this time, and our honest and faithful servants in Congress should unite in urging the President to give it to them. Yours for the success of Republicanism in Kansas. E. RIDLEY. Our Chief. Chief of Police Burt has demonstrated the feasibility of having a city that is free of the thugs, rounders, and the "bad me." The Chief has a neat and strongly grated box for all such characters - and he is always pleased to lay hands on them. Wichita does not need the criminal cla-ses. The Fighting Third. Fred Van Duyn will be the next councilman from the third ward succeeding himself. His clean and clear cut record leaves no doubt of his re-election. New Hope Rally. The New Hope Baptist church is making great preparation for their Big Annual Rally in May. There will be two Clubs with Rev. Frazier as Captain and Deacon Henry Underwood as Lieutent of Club No. 1; while Deacon J. E. Lewis will be Captain and Deacon Phil Hyde will Lieutenant of Club No. 2. It will be a spirited contest. White Students In Negro's Cause. From Guardian, Boston. The students of the Ohio Normal university, Ada, O., held a mass meeting last week that was unique in the history of the college life and delivered themselves of sentiments which promise to effect a change in the attitude of the trustees as to the admission of colored men. G. W. Koontz, a negro of North Washington, O., wanted to enter the law department of the university and was denied by the authorities. The law students at once circulated a petition to admit Koontz, and the 500 who signed it later attended the mass meeting in the chapel. A burst of applause greeted the reading of the resolution, following which the students made utterances of which these below are specimens: "All men are created equal, and we ask that Mr. Koontz be admitted to our department on the same footing as whites. We think it time to quit preaching the elevation of the Negro and every chance you get turn him down. Color and birth should be no bar to the progress of any one, and if the law boys have their wishes granted Koontz will be admitted and, no doubt, made a better and happier man." The action of these manly students, whose future life's work will be to defend the principles of justice, lifts the cloud of race prejudice and shows color barriers, discrimination and proscriptions on account race to be breaking away. Let our young men and women everywhere keep up courage and forge ahead, building character and acquiring knowledge. A better day is sure to come. A NEW FEATURE IN A K. of P. LODGE Toas Lodge No.10 Will Render a Pythian Program Monday Night, Feb. 24h. Next Monday night, Feb. 24, is the regular meeting night of Toas lodge No.10, K. of P., this meeting promises to be a most interesting one; a fine Pythian program has been prepared and will be rendered that night. Knights who appreciate the history of Pythianism will be given a rare treat Monday night. 1. "Your Lodge" G.C., J. E. Lewis 2. "Damon & Pythias" G. W. White 3. "Pythagorus" Jno. H. Phelps 4. "Pythianism Among Us." Dr. E. Harrison. 5. Short Lecture, W. N. Miller, Chan. Com. Visiting Knights are WELCOME. Pretty Calicoes! There is beauty and style in cles of dress. We have just re- this season's prettiest prints, pric Good Co Look in the outside case an pink or blue Corsets. Long, st ing style, you will not find their Boys' Flee We have placed on sale 50 lined Hose. Only size, 8½, le price 9 cents. BOSTON WALLENST There is beauty and style in Calico as well as in other articles of dress. We have just received several hundred pieces of this season's prettiest prints, priced at 4c, 5c and $ \frac{6}{1} c $ . Look in the outside case and see those black, white, drab, pink or blue Corsets. Long, stout or medium lengths, also nursing style, you will not find their equal at 49c. Boys' Fleeced Hose! We have placed on sale 50 dozen boys' heavy, ribbed fleece-lined Hose. Only size, $ \frac{8}{2} $ , left, Worth 15c to close the lot, price 9 cents. WALLENSTEIN & CORN Arria Court No. 7, order at Calanthe is doing nicely. Worthy counsellor Mrs. Lucy Anderson, is awakening much interest among the members. James Johnson is some what under the weather. Julius Gaines is reported steadily improving. If the numerous clubs that are being or have been organized in the interest of art, elocution, drama, literature, needle work, music, social development, candy making, etc., among onr people, is an indication of real Metropolitan life, then Wichita has her share. Let the good work go on Great Medicine. "Is your patent medicine good for rheumatism?" inquired the old gentleman of the gibl agent. "Oh, yes, sir. It's the very thing for rheumatism." "But I haven't rheumatism," went on the old gentleman. "Well," explained the agent, "it's good for that, too." The Spelling Fad. Kind Lady—What is your name, little girl? Little Girl—My name is Mame—M-a-y-m-e. Kind Lady—And the name of your dog? Little Girl—His name is Fido—P-h-y-d-o-u-g-h. The Indication. "The escort of the Chinese royal family carried silk umbrellas on the imperial return to Pekin," remarked the observant boarder. "That was a sign of reign," added the cross-eyed boarder. The Family Pet. Edgar—Alice, my mother is rather brusque in speech and manner. Alice—Oh, well, I don't care how she treats me; but I do wish you would caution her about being careful how she treats the cook. Cured Him. Father—I thought I heard our Johnnie say he was sick, and now I see he's out coasting. Did you do anything for him? Mother—Yes, I brought in all the evening coal. The Elder Misses Owlet—To whoo? To whoo?—Puck. in Calico as well as in other arti- ceived several hundred pieces of ed at 4c, 5c and 6½c. rset, 49c! d see those black, white, drab, out or medium lengths, also nur- r equal at 49c. eced Hose! lozen boys' heavy, ribbed fleece- ft. Worth 15c to close the lot, STORE & COFFIN Knew When to Keep Away. "Is your mistress in, Mary?" inquired the head of the house, as he came home. "No, sorr. The dressmaker spoilt her new silk, an she's gone there to see about it." "W-h-e-w! Just say to her that I am called away or important business, and won't be home until late." Would There Were More Like Him. Johnny is seated at the piano reading. Johnny's mother (from above)—Johnny, why aren't you practicing? Johnny—I am, ma. Johnny's mother—Well, I don't hear anything. Johnny—Well, I'm practicing the pauses.—Stray Stories. Why He Was Worried. "Kape alive, Mike! We're resculn' ye." Voice from the debris—Is big Clancy op there wid ye? "Sure he is." "Ast him wud he be so kind as tstep aff the rools. I've enough on top av me widout him." What Interested Her. "It is quite the fad in London and Paris to belong to ballooning clubs and go ballooning," remarked the well-informed person. "Ah!" interrogated the sweet young thing in the automobile coat, interrupted. "Tell me, are the ballooning costumes becoming?"—Judge. "Thought maybe he was. I heard him ask his wife if dinner wasn't almost ready, and she answered: 'Go to grass!'" His specialty. Hiller—They tell me that Snyder is active in every good work. Burt—I guess that's so; but his activity, unfortunately, is always misdirected. His Idea of Friendship. "The best way to destroy your enemies," said the man with a gentle nature, "is to make them your friends." "Yes," answered Senator Sorghum, thoughtfully, "but sometimes that costs a heap of money." The Easier Way. De Tanque—Is Guzzler going to swear off on New Year's? O'Soake—No. He has changed his mind. He's going to marry a snake charmer instead. The Other Extremity Flirtby—No, I've given up calling on Miss Roxley. Jiggs—Ah! I suppose her father had a hand in that. Flirtby—Well—er—not a hand exactly. Encouraging. Mr. Botts—I think, my dear, I have at last found the key to success. Mrs. Botts—Well, just as like as not you'll not be able to find the key-hole. NO.39 THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered the Post-Office at Wichita, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 110 NORTH MAIN ST. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION IN ADVANCE One year, by mail. 61 66 six months, by mail. 75 three months, by mail. 80 **Advertising rates made known on application.** **Address all communications to "The Searchlight", Wichita, Kansas.** **All matters to be published must reach this notice later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue.** All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party as parties writing. A MOTHER'S UNION. We would be pleased to see a mother's union among the colored mothers of Wichita. There is much good that can be accomplished by such a union. For the mothers to meet from time to time and discuss matters pertaining to the welfare of each of their homes and for the welfare of all their homes, would mean a new era in the progress of our people here. It is true, that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." It is equally true that things which bring gloom to the home of one mother is equally capable of bringing gloom to another. The places that will and does ruin the son or daughter of one mother is equally capable of ruining the son or daughter of another. The teaching of the mother is the teaching which goes with the boy or girl the longest, and we believe that by a union of these good teachers much can be accomplished for the elevation of our race. If such a union is made our columns are open fully to their use. We trust to see a mother's union in Wichita. It is needed. The lynching of Louis Wright, a member of Richard & Pringles's minstrels, in a small Missouri town last week was a disgraceful affair. How long, oh Lord, how long? Senator Tillman said in the Senate recently that the republican party is "afraid to defend the Negro." Is the Senator right? If not, now is a good time to prove it. What says you? Some fellows who are now out of office can find plenty of time to talk to you. At other times they are always "in a hurry." Why the change? We are not politicians, we simply want to see fair play. Patrick Henry declared "give me liberty or give me death. A good motto for the American Negro. The A. M. E. choir is contemplating giving an entertainment about March 6th, to enable them to purchase new books for the entire choir and orchestra. The choir has been augmented by the addition of new voices and the returning of old familiar faces, and under the directorship of G. W. White, will begin preparations for Easter and the regular services during the coming summer season and the annual confer Locals and Personals. ‡=†† As WE GET Ir, So WE GIVE Ir. ‡=‡ Wm. Johnson, of Topeka, formerly of this city dropped in on the Wichitans last Saturday and remained till Sunday night. Mr. Johnson was telling the boys of the many goods things which will happen in this state next fall. He feels jubilant over the prospects of a glorious, unaminous republican success all over the state. While he lives now in Topeka, yet he is still a Wichitan and is keenly interested in the full success of the party in this county this fall. His many friends were exceedingly proud to see him and were sorry he could not have remain with them longer. Mrs. Jno. E. Lewis is very ill at her home 122 N. Emporia ave. She has been sick for several days. Joe Fines and his brother Tom returned Sunday from their pleasure trip. They report a fine time. THE SONG SERVICES Is Now One Of The Most Interesting Services at The A.M.E. church There is no question that the song services at the A. M. E. church every Sunday evening, from 6:40 to 7:40, is one of the most enjoyable gatherings of our people. Under the careful watch of Mr. Thomas Glover their most capable president, the services have reached a degree of excellence. Old and young alike gather, there and join in the singing and reading. These are services that do an untold amount of good. The welcome always extended to the attendants by Mr. Glover is one of the pleasing features. He truly makes one feel that he is welcome. The song services are well attended, but we believe they can and should be better attended. Many a young man, many a young woman, many a father and many a mother, who does not now attend, could easily do so, and we take the liberty to assure you that you will be well repaid for your visit. Let more take advantage and attend and help the president, Mr. Glover, to make the services all that could be wished. Last Sunday evening a literary and musical program was rendered, consisting of the usual choice selections by the Junior choir, response reading by the congregation; followed by recitations, duetts and short speeches. Among those who participated were Mrs. Lydia Johnson, Mrs. Fannie Motin, Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. G. W. White, Misses Mattie Andrews, Mattie Turner, with brief remarks by W. N. Miller, Wm. Johnson of Topeka, and President Glover. In connection with these special monthly programs they will give a grand Easter Service, and promise a rare musical and literary treat to all who attend on that occasion. Mr. Charles Harris will leave for Quincy, Ill., the early part of next to visit old comrades at the Soldiers' and Sailors' home there. He will remuin there for a month and then go to the Territory, where he contemplates farming on his homestead. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 22 1902 A DIXSON MEMORIAL SERVICE. To Be Held By Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, Next Thursday Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, will hold a Dixson Memorial Services at their hall next Thursday afternoon in honor of Father Moses Dixson, the founder of the Order and great benefactor of his race. Among the many bright stars of illustrious Negro men who gave their life work for the cause of the race. the name of the late lamented Moses Dixson stands forth as one of the brightest. His work, his life, his energy, his talent, his ambition was spent, not wasted, in the interest of the Negro race for whom he toiled. He was indeed a Moses — long may his memory live! It is in memory of him they will solemnize. Robt. Braden of Caldwell was in the city last week shaking hands with his many friends and acquaintance. Bob was around with the "boys" of course. Mrs. M. J. Beasley arrived in the city last Tuesday from Enid, O. T., and returned last Thursday. Mrs. Thos. Cox is able to be out. Mrs. G. H. Young is somewhat indisposed, cause, a bothering cold. The revival services at the A. M. E. church closed last Sunday night after several weeks of continuous progress. The services were closed with a sermon by Rev. Franklin. Rev. J. Mitchem is somewhat indisposed with indigestion. The ladies of the G. L. A. C. pleasantly surprised Mrs. T. H. Cox at her home 906 N. Wichita on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. A most enjoyable time was had by all. Those present were Mesdames: S. E. Patton, J. T. Chinneth, J. L. Harper, W, H. Phelps, Lee Anderson, S. W. Fleming, E. Landrum, L. White and M. Carr. Orders have been received by Sergeant Be. tz of the local recruiting station'authorizing him to enlist colored men for the Ninth and Tenth calvary now on duty in the Phillippines. Good able bodied, intelligent colored men are wanted and no loafers or illiterate negro need apply. "The colored man as a general thing makes a good soldier" said Sergeant Bəltz. "When they gets into the service they generally stays until they die or get discharged, be cause they like the life. They get the best job that many of them ever had. They get good food, good clothes, good pay and a life that is to their liking. They will be sent to the Phillippines and will see active service over there. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, will have an initiation next Thursday in connection with their memorial services. Herculean lodge No. 20, K. of P. met last Friday night. The boys are doing nicely and under the care of their capable Chancellor Commander, Thaddeus Summitt, they are coming to the front. They Boom J. H. Guy. At quite an enthusiastic meeting of the colored voters of this city last night the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: "In view of the fact that the majority of the negro voters of Kansas have always stood by the republican party, a precedent that finds little following in othtr states where the negro holds practically the balance of power, and in view of the fact that the negros of Kansas have received very little federal patronage in many years. Therefore, be it resolved that we do hereby petition his excellent President Rosevelt to appoint Attorney J. H. Guy, of Topeka, minister to Hayti, and be it further resolved that we by this means humbly repuest that our congressman and committeeman use all honorable means to secure this appointment as we believe this place should come to Kansas." W. MOORE, Ch'n. ROBERT AYERS. Sec. Cheap Politicians. We are going to turn the Searchlight of our opinion on some of those — 3 for 5c white politicians and office seekers — who "just really take so many papers — I will see you — say later — If you don't like to see and hear of the yprogress being made by the Negro, say so. If you don't like any thing run by a Negro — only in its place — just say so — and maybe — we can be of assistance in keeping to keep you in your place — out of the public crib. We mean to let a few names drop from our hat soon. Organizing A Tent. Mrs. Geo. W. White and Mrs, W N. Miller are organizing a Tent for children as the Juvinile department of the Tabernacle. All parents who would like for their children to take part in the Tent will permit them to meet at the residence of Mrs. White, 117 E. Murdock, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. For many months it has been plain to the observing people that a Business Club among the colored men of Wichita was very sadly in need. All recognized this fact, that such a Club was needed, but none took the initiative to organize one till last Monday night when several colored men met in the Searchlight office and organized " The Colored Men's Business Club. " The Club is not a political one, but is organized to take hold and help solve the many perplexing and vexation questions which confront the race in this city. The belief that these questions can be better met by a united effort explains fully the reason for the Club. The object as set forth in the constitution is: to more solidly unite the race, to encourage home buying, money saving, and to encourage business and business enterprises. The meeting was very enthusiastic. The following officers were elected. W. N. Miller, President. Geo. McDonald, Vice President. J. S. Quarles, Secretary. Lee Anderson, Treasurer, J. A. Robinson, Doorkeeper, Jas. Jackson, Chr'm Ex ive Board. Than anything ever adverted before. We guarantee the goods and refund the money first. 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PALESTINE COMMANDERY No.12. Wichita Kansas. J.T. Chinneth, Emminent Commander J.A. Roberson, Generalissimo. Phil Hyde, Captain General Joseph Fines Secreta Sylvester Anderson, Treas Meets the 2nd Monday night each month MT. ZION CHAPTER No.17. W.H.A.Clark, High Priest. J.S.Fauver, King. Ben Wilson, Scribe. J.T.Chinneth,Secretary Grant Ewing,Treas. Meets the 4th Monday night each month HOME OF THE WEST No.2906. G.U.O.O.F. Jas. L. Harper, N.G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas. H. Gordon, P S. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm HOUCK Hardware Store, Builders Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges, Garland Cook Stoves; all'at the lowest prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office Buy Your Co The Ross Co WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ALL KINDS Hard and Soft YARDS 215 & 303 W. Douglas. 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But how, my country, hast thou shrined Thy patriot-heroes' dust? Hath he, in whose majestic mind All human virtues were combined— Hath he—the champion of mankind— Carved urn or laurub bust? No—from his tomb th' unsculptured stones, Mildewed, and broken, fall; No marble warders guard his bones, His grave nor state nor nation owns, And he who startled Europe's thrones Neglected lies of all. The monuments that Nature gave Are melting fast away; The branches that were wont to wave Like banners, o'er the good and brave, Torn rudely from his hallowed grave, Are speculation's prey. Conquered Cornwallis rests in state, So Howe and Clinton lie; For Britain bars not glory's gate Against e'en her defeated great, While we to him, whose sword was fate, A fitting tomb deny. Sons of the soil!—heirs of the fame Earth's purest patriot won, Let not his memory be your shame, The sordid ransom give, and claim The dust of Washington! ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Early Selected for High Honors Although Col. Washington retired to a private station at Mount Vernon at the close of the frontier warfare, he did not neglect his duties to the public. Still holding the office of adjutant-general of the militia, he circulated orders for them to assemble at certain times and places to be exercised and reviewed. So much were the inhabitants alarmed at the recent successes of the enemy, that their martial spirit received a new impulse, and volunteer companies began to be organized. Their ardor was stimulated from the pulpit and it was in a sermon to one of these companies that the accomplished and eloquent Samuel Davies pronounced the celebrated encomium in a single sentence, which has often been quoted as prophetic. After praising the zeal and courage which has been shown by the Virginia troops, the preacher added: "As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Col. Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country." This was but the echo of the general voice, and it is a proof of the high estimation in which the character of Washington was at that time held by his countrymen, and of the hopes it had raised. Patrick Henry's Worthy Tribute Mr. Wirt relates an anecdote of Washington which shows in what estimation he was held by the members of the first Congress. Soon after Patrick Henry returned home, being asked "whom he thought the greatest man in Congress," he replied, "If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest orator; but, if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." This opinion was verified by every act of his life. His knowledge, on the subjects to which he gave his attention, was most thorough and exact; and all the world has agreed that no other man has given such proofs of the soundness of his judgment. Absolute Stranger to Physical Fear An anecdote is related by an historian illustrative of Washington's resolution and courage. A person of lawless habits and reckless character had frequently entered upon the grounds near Mount Vernon, and shot ducks and other game. More than once he had been warned to desist, and not to return. It was his custom to cross the Potomac in a canoe, and ascend the creeks to some obscure place, where he could be concealed from observation. One day, hearing the discharge of a musket, Washington mounted his horse, and rode in the direction of the sound. The intruder discovered his approach, and had just time to gain the canoe and push it from the shore, when Washing- ```markdown ``` ton emerged from the bushes at the distance of a few yards. The man raised his gun, cocked it, pointed it at him, and took deliberate alm; but, without a moment's hesitation, Washington rode into the water, seized the prow of the canoe, drew it to land, disarmed his antagonist, and inflicted on him a chastisement, which he never again chose to run the hazard of encountering. Mrs. Washington's Noble Character In the course of the year following the French and Indian war, Col. Washington had paid his addresses successfully to Mrs. Martha Custis, to whom he was married on the 6th of January, 1759. This lady was three months younger than himself, widow of John Parke Custis, and distinguished alike for her beauty, accomplishments and wealth. She was the daughter of John Dandridge. At the time of her second marriage she had two children, a son and a daughter, the former six years old, the latter four, Mr. Custis had left large landed estates in New Kent County, and forty-five thousands pounds sterling in money. One-third part of this property she held in her own right, the other two-thirds being equally divided between her children. By this marriage an accession of more than one hundred thousand dollars was made to Col. Washington's fortune, which was already considerable in the estate at Mount Vernon, and other lands which he had selected during his surveying expeditions and obtained at different times. To the management of his extensive private affairs his thoughts now turned. He also took upon himself the guardianship of Mrs. Washington's two children, and the care of their proper VIRGINIA ty, which trust he discharged with all the faithfulness and assiduity of a father, till the son became of age, and till the daughter died in her nineteenth year. This union was in every respect felicitous. It continued forty years. To her intimate acquaintances and to the nation, the character of Mrs. Washington was ever a theme of praise. Affable and courteous, exemplary in her deportment, remarkable for her deeds of charity and piety, unostentatious and without vanity, she adorned by her domestic virtues the sphere of private life, and filled with dignity every station in which she was placed. DANISH TREATY RATIFIED. After Negotiations Through Several Administrations. BEST HARBOR IN WEST INDIES. Washington, Feb. 19.—In a little more than an hour's time, the senate disposed of the treaty with Denmark ceding to the United States for a consideration of $5,000,000 the islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, composing a group of the Antilles known as the Danish West Indies and lying just east of Porto Rico, and thus, so far as this country is concerned, consummated a transaction which has been under consideration intermittently since the administration of President Lincoln. Senator Cullom said that in taking the islands the United States would assume no burden of debt, as by the terms of the agreement all claims by Denmark against the insular treasury would be canceled. He placed the total of these claims at $2,000,000. Senator Cullom explained that, under the terms of the treaty, the United States would take possession of the islands as soon as ratifications could be exchanged, and said that it would not be necessary to delay that act until the appropriation of money to pay for them could be made. The harber of St. Thomas island was described as one of the safest and best in the West Indies and the importance of its possession as a strategic point was enlarged upon. He said that the control of that harbor commands the military situation as far as necessary in Cuba and if we are to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama the ownership of the harbor by the United States is essential, as it guards the approach to it. Senator Cullom's motion to ratify then was adopted by a viva voce vote, all voting ave. Sanitarium is Burned. Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 20.—The Kellogg, or Seventh Day Adventists' sanitarium here which was located on a hill at the highest point in the city, is destroyed by fire and the property loss is estimated at from $300,000 to $400,000. So far as can be learned there was no loss of life among the 400 people in the sanitarium although one or two persons are said to be missing and may be in the ruins. Memorial Fund Disappoints. Topeka, Feb. 20.—The size of the McKinley memorial fund is a disappointment to Governor Stanley and State Superintendent Nelson, who took upon themselves the work of superintending the collection of the fund. Only $10 was received by the governor on the 17th, and no money came in on the 18th. The fund now amounts to $2,140. It Beats the World Chicago, Feb. 19.—A permit was issued for the construction of what is planned to be the largest office building in the world. The building is projected by the First National bank officers and will house, when completed 9,000 people. This building will stand at Dearborn and Monroe streets and will cost $3,000,000. Work will be begun in the spring. Central America Anxious San Jose, Costa Rica, Feb. 20. -It is known here that President Iglesias had agreed to co-operate with President Zelaya of Nicaragua in effecting a satisfactory arrangement for the legal jurisdiction of the territory desired by the government of the United States in the district to be traversed by the Nicaragua canal and that all minor points in this matter can be easily adjusted. A Co-operative Store. Topeka, Feb. 20—Plans are being actively pushed forward for the establishment of a co-operative store, to be conducted by the Santa Fe employees. A meeting has been called for March 1, at which an organization will be perfected. J. W. Mudie of the water service has been agitating this matter for a long time, and a great deal of interest has been aroused among the men in regard to it. By reason of this he has been encouraged to get out a circular calling a meeting. Bristow Under Fire. Washington, Feb. 20.—Senator Scott of West Virginia, backed by the congressional delegation from that state, has opened war on Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, by filing charges which give particulars of his overstepping his authority in an incident connected with an investigation of a post office in West Virginia. The papers in the case have been examined by the President and Postmaster General Payne. London Scared at Sphaldy Bill London Feb. 20.—The Daily Mail, discusses the effect upon British shipping of the American ship subsidy bill. The paper contends that the bounty suggested by Senator Frye will completely counterbalance the advantage now held by British shipping, but that the only remedy hitherto proposed that American ships entering British ports should be fined to the extent of their subsidy, is impracticable and even if it could be carried out, that it would not meet the situation. THE SEARCHLIGHT RANSAS ITEMS OF INTEREST. More finely furnished saloons are being opened in Topeka. An eight foot salt vein has been found north of Concordia. The enrollment at Kansas University reached 1,203 early in February. Examinations for county school diplomas will be given on March 29 and April 12. The snow of the night of the 13th-14th covered Kansas, and was worth big dollars. Kansas has expended for public schools $65,357,996, during the last fifteen years. The Kansas Livestock company of Olathe has incorporated to raise and handle livestock. Prof. T. W. Conway of Sterling, is a candidate for the presidency of the Alva, Ok., normal school. The Bell telephone central office at Junction City, with a barber shop under it, have been gutted by fire. John V. Farwell, a Chicago wholesale merchant, visited Ottawa to assist in conducting the revival there. Lieut. Adna G. Clarke has reported for duty. He is assigned to the field artillery at Fort Douglass, Utah. Saml. Mitchell, a Caldwell real estate man, thought he was drinking whisky but it was chloroform and ether. An excellent program has been prepared for the 15th annual meeting of the State Dairy association at Manhattan on March 4 to 8. Frank Ray, who was held in jail at Kingsley, charged with holding up the operator at the Offerle station, broke jail and disappeared. The bill providing for a federal building in Emporia has been reported favorably by the house committee on federal buildings and grounds. A Wisconsin paper, in bragging on the per capita wealth of a county up there says "Not even in Kansas is there a county that can show such wealth." Henry Grice of White Rock township has a lot of 1899 corn which he held over and which he is selling for seed corn. It's about the same as so much gold.—Smith County Journal. J. A. Peel of Finney county recently sold a Jersey red hog that was raised on alfalfa and finished with 300 pounds of corn. The hog netted him $24.80, the profit paying his taxes for 1901. The Grain Growers' association meeting will be held at Hutchinson on March 4. A rate of one and one-third fare has been granted from all points in Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. The free delivery service will be established at Wellington, Kas., June 1, which was discontinued in 1895, with three regular and one substitute letter carrier, and seven street letter boxes. It is said that the extension of the Missouri Pacific from McPherson to Marquette, Kans., about fifteen miles, will be built the coming summer. It is also stated that a line will be built from Salina north to Yuma, Ks., about forty-five miles. Palmyra grocers refuse to buy butter from farmers who order everything from Chicago. The ladies of a church bazaar of Palmyra, wrote to the Chicago firm which has been filling their mail orders for a contribution, and the firm replied that it confined its giving to charity to their home town. See? Senator Burton has been honored by being called to preside over the senate. The honor consists of this having occurred so early in his first term. A single man has bought a farm near Fairview, Brown county, paying $17,000 for it. All the girls about Fairview are naturally taking much interest in him. Dr. E. R. Switzer, of Salina, is credited with being the first man in Kansas to have an alfalfa field. In 1874 he put in two acres. He obtained the seed in San Francisco. The State Railroad Commission has been notified that the next legislature will be asked to pay per diem and mileage to the witnesses subpamased in the live stock rate investigation during Governor Leedy's term. A farmer told in the office of the Smith County Pioneer, this story. He came to Smith county four years ago with $6.50 of capital, and rented a farm. He has raised one crop of corn and three of wheat; and now he says he could buy the farm and perhaps he will. Wm. Sharraden, a farmer near Junction City, has been milking 9 cows which he fed on alfalfa hay and pastured on rye and wheat fields, feeding no grain. He took his milk to the creamery and his December milk brought over $52, and his January milk considerably more. Capt. J. G. Mohler, of Salina, shipped a one pound and eight ounce dog to a lady in Chicago. The dog was valued at $50, and the Salina Republican-Journal figures that is two dollars and eight cents an ounce. The Cowley county district court has 230 cases on its docket. At Wakefield the construction of a $10,000 flour mill is commenced. The city of Topeka pays for $88,050 insurance on its public buildings. Anthony is to have a cheese factory in connection with its skimming station. The State Council of Red Men held their state council in Wichita, opening Feb. 18. The Lez farm in Sedgwick county, 640 acres, is sold to S. L. Conine for $14,500. A sash and door company at Wichita, with a capital of $60,000, has taken a charter. Benj. Daniels, just confirmed as U. S. Marshal of Arizona, used to live in Ottawa where he has relatives. The quarterly payment of pensions from the Topeka office, commencing on February 4, amounted to $3,483,740.35. The postoffice appropriation bill provides for the continuance of the fast mail service from Kansas City to Newton. The city of Topeka has confessed judgment for $200 for damage done to a joint during the first raid by Mrs. Nation. The Rock Island is to increase its yard tracks in Wichita considerably and will put in a new steel turn table 52 feet long. The Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution holds banquets in Topeka annually on Washington's birthday. The Kingman Journal announces that "since the advance in the price of wheat, rubber-tired buggies have been seen on the streets." Dr. W. H. Richards, of Emporia, has purchased nine Percherons, Belgians and big French draft horses, paying $22,000 for the nine. Rumors are afloat all along the line that the Frisco will build a new line from Wichita to Blackwell, Okla., and from there to Sapulpa, L. T. The Kansas Horticultural society has just received a handsome gold medal from Paris, as a reward for the exhibit of Kansas apples at the Paris exposition of 1900. Eugene F. Ware of Kansas, has been appointed by the president, a member of the visitors to attend the annual examination at the National Military Academy at West Point, in June 1902. J. H. Clark of Lyon county is a hero. He had dynamite in a box near a stove to thaw it. He left the room and upon returning saw that the box was on fire. He carried it out in his arms and threw water on it. That part of the biennial election law affecting sheriffs will be taken up by the supreme court in March. If the law is sustained Governor Stanley will have the appointing of sheriffs in all counties of the state. E. B. Denison, a Chicago man, proposes to put $275,000 into a sugar mill at Independence this spring, and have it ready to handle the sorghum crop of 1902. He asks for a gas well and a site for his mill. He is asking the farmers to make contracts to grow 1,500 acres of sorghum the coming season; for which he will pay $1.50 a ton at the factory. Kansas, with the single exception of Texas, has the largest permanent school reserve fund in the Union. This fund is now more than $7,000,000. This money is never spent, but is invested and re-invested in bonds of school districts, townships, cities and counties of Kansas. The Kansas school fund also holds the entire bonded indebtedness of the state. W. E. Wilson, of Smith county, is feeding 75 cattle, taking care of 16 young calves and doing all his work alone. A new fast mail train is proposed to be put on the Union Pacific, through Kansas, from Kansas City to Denver. The train is scheduled to make the trip in 13 hours and 20 minutes. An opinion has been given by the attorney general that township officers may use money collected for general purposes for work on highways including the building of bridges. A brick addition is contracted for, for a Wellington mill, 44 by 96 feet in size, three stories high and a basement. It will add 500 barrels to the capacity of the mill, making it 800 barrels a day. The present power plant is sufficient for the enlarged mill. Cresswell Vincent Groat was the first child born on the townsite of Cresswell, now Arkansas City. He was born Oct. 5, 1870. He is now dealing in flour at his present home in Lewiston, Ills., and buys Arkansas City flour as a matter of sentiment. Wellsville, Franklin county, has granted a natural gas franchise on the condition that the grantee furnish the city with gas within two years. A Rice county farmer who has been to Ohio says that Kansas farmers can put their wheat in the stack for less than the Ohio farmers have to pay for fertilizers. After the roping contest at Wichita C. A. Rice was gored through his neck by an angry steer. The spinal column was not touched but the horn entered his windpipe. GEORGEWASHINGTON Thought Always of Country's Welfare In a letter to Colonel Hamilton, a delegate in Congress from the state of New York, Washington said: "My wish to see the union of these states established upon liberal and permanent principles, and inclination to contribute my mite in pointing out the defects of the present constitution, are equally great. All my private letters have teemed with these sentiments, and, whenever this topic has been the subject of conversation, I have endeavored to diffuse and enforce them; but how far any further essay by me might be productive of the wished-for end, or appear to arrogate more than belongs to me, depends so much upon popular opinion and the temper and dispositions of the people that it is not easy to decide. I shall be obliged to you, however, for the thoughts which you have promised me on this subject, and as soon as you can make it convenient. No man in the United States is or can be more deeply impressed with the necessity of a reform in our present confederation than myself. No man, perhaps, has felt the bad effects of it more sensibly; for to the defects thereof, and want of power in Congress, may justly be ascribed the prolongation of the war, and consequently the expenses occasioned by it. More than half the perplexities I have experienced in the course of my command, and almost the whole of the difficulties and distress of the army, have had their origin here. But still, the prejudices of some, the designs of others, and the mere machinery of the majority make address and management necessary to give weight to opinions which are to combat the doctrines of those different classes of men in the field of politics." To Lafayette he wrote: "We are now an independent people, and have yet to learn political tactics. We are placed among the nations of the earth and have a character to establish; but how we shall acquit ourselves time must discover. The probability is (at least I fear it) that local or state politics will interfere too much with the more liberal and extensive plan of government which wisdom and foresight, freed from the mist of prejudice, would dictate, and that we shall be guilty of many blunders in treading this boundless theatre before we shall have arrived at any perfection in this art; in a word, that the experience which is purchased at the price of difficulties and distress will alone convince us that the honor, power and true interest of this country must be measured by a continental scale, and that every departure therefrom weakens the Union, and may ultimately break the band which holds us together. To avert these evils, to form a new constitution that will give consistency, stability and dignity to the Union and sufficient powers to the great council of the nation for general purposes is a duty incumbent upon every man who wishes well to his country, and will meet with my aid as far as it can be rendered in the private walks of life." When Washington returned to Newburg, at the close of the revolution, he found a letter from the president of Congress, asking his attendance on that assembly, then in session at Princeton. The object of this request was to consult him on the arrangements for peace, and other public concerns. While he was making preparations to leave camp Congress conferred on him new honors. It was voted unanimously that an equestrian statue of General Washington should be erected at the place where the residence of Congress should be established, and that it should be executed by the best artist in Europe, under the superintendence of the minister of the United States at the Court of Versailles. A story illustrative of the firm and determined character of Washington is told in the following description of affairs during the frontier warfare: "The labors and dangers of the field were not the only troubles with which Col. Washington at this time had to contend. By an ill-timed parsimony, the pay of the officers was reduced so low as to create murmurs and discontent throughout the camp. Complaints grew loud and vehement, accompanied with threats to resign and leave the army to its fate. Under this pressure the character of Washington shone with the same purity and lustre that often distinguished it afterwards on similar trying occasions. In his letters to the governor he assumed a firm and manly tone, demanded for himself and his associates an allowance equal to that received by the king's troops, and deprecated the idea of being placed upon a footing, which should imply an inferiority in rank, or in the value of their services. "While he took this high stand in defending the just claims of the officers, he endeavored to calm their feelings and reconcile them to their condition by appeals to their honor and the obligations of duty. 'I have communicated your sentiments to the oth- er officers,' said he to the governor, 'and, as far as I could put on the hypocrite, set forth the advantages that may accrue, and advised them to accept the terms, as a refusal might reflect dishonor upon their character, leaving it to the world to assign what reason it pleases for their quitting the service.' And again, 'I considered the pernicious consequences that would attend a disunion and was therefore too much attached to my country's interests to suffer it to ripen.' In this way he concealed his uneasiness, and tranquilized the minds of his officers, although he felt the wrongs they suffered, and approved the spirit that would not tamely submit to them. "As to himself, it was not so much the smallness of the pay, that gave him concern, as the indignity and injustice of having his services estimated at a lower rate, than in the British establishment, when in reality no service could be more severe and hazardous, or less promising of glory, than the one in which he was engaged. 'Now if we could be fortunate enough,' said he, 'to drive the French from the Ohio, as far as your honor would please to have them sent, in any short time, our pay will not be sufficient to discharge our first expenses. I would not have you imagine from this, that I have said all these things to have our pay March 12th 1784/5 Geo Washington Beginning the eleventh Day of November 1784 Washington from St. J. Nov. 12th 1784 E. London 10th April 1784 G. Washington 2nd Nov. 1784 G. Washington New York 26th of September 1776 Annel Caron December 10th 1799 G. Washington increased, but to justify myself, and to show you that our complaints are not frivolous, but founded on strict reason. For my own part, it is a matter almost indifferent, whether I serve for full pay, or as a generous volunteer. Indeed, did my circumstances correspond with my inclinations, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter; for the motives that have led me here are pure and noble. I had no view of acquisition, but that of honor, by serving my king and country.' In this declaration, uttered in the sincerity of his heart, we perceive the principles, the eminent virtues, that dictated every act of his public life." ```markdown ``` Washington Chosen Commander-in-Chief At the outbreak of the war of the revolution, it should be said, to the credit of the New England delegates, that they were among the foremost to propose, and the most zealous to promote, the appointment of Col. Washington to the chief command. As the contest had begun in Massachusetts, the inhabitants of which had been the chief sufferers, and as the existing army was mostly raised there, it could not have been thought an extravagant assumption had that colony aspired to the honor of furnishing a commander-in-chief. But, happily for America, the patriots of that day rose far above the sordid aims of selfishness and party rivalships. While the discussions were going on in Congress respecting military preparations, Mr. John Adams, one of the delegates from Massachusetts, moved that the army, then besieging the British troops in Boston, should be adopted by Congress as a Continental army; and, in the course of his observations enforcing this motion, he said it was his intention to propose for the office of commander-in-chief a gentleman from Virginia, who was at that time a member of their own body. His remarks were so pointed that all present perceived them to apply to Col. Washington, who, upon hearing this reference to himself, retired from his seat and withdrew. When the day for the appointment arrived, the nomination was made by Mr. Thomas Johnson of Maryland. The choice was by ballot, and, on inspecting the votes, it was found that Col. Washington was unanimously elected. As soon as the result was ascertained, the House adjourned. On the convening of Congress the next morning the president communicated to him officially the notice of his appointment, and he rose in his place and signified his acceptance in a brief and appropriate reply. ```markdown ``` Title of Monarch Sternly Put Aside When the revolution ended and peace was declared, the discontents of the officers and soldiers, respecting the arrearages of their pay, increased, and, there being now a prospect that the army would ultimately be disbanded without an adequate provision by Congress for meeting the claims of the troops, these discontents manifested themselves in audible murmurs and complaints, which foreboded serious consequences. But a spirit still more to be dreaded was secretly at work. In reflecting on the limited powers of Congress, and on the backwardness of the states to comply with the most essential requisition, even in support of their own interests, many of the officers were led to look for the cause in the form of government, and to distrust the stability of republican institutions. So far were they carried by their fears and speculations that they meditated the establishment of a new and more energetic system. A colonel in the army, of a highly respectable character and somewhat advanced in life, was made the organ for communicating their sentiments to the commander-in-chief. In a letter elaborately and skilfully written, after describing the gloomy state of affairs, the financial difficulties, and the innumerable embarrassments in which the country had been involved during the war, on account of its defective political organization, the writer adds: "This must have shown to all, and to military men in particular, the weakness of republics, and the exertions the army have been able to make by being under a proper head. Therefore I little doubt that, when the benefits of a mixed government are pointed out and duly considered such will be readily adopted. In this case it will, I believe, be uncontroverted, that the same abilities, which have led us through difficulties, apparently insurmountable by human power, to victory and glory, those qualities that have merited and obtained the universal esteem and veneration of an army, would be most likely to conduct and direct us in the smoother paths of peace. Some people have so connected the ideas of tyranny and monarchy as to find it very difficult to separate them. It may therefore be requisite to give the head of such a constitution as I propose some title apparently more moderate; but, if all other things were once adjusted, I believe strong arguments might be produced for admitting the title of King, which I conceive would be attended with some material advantages." To this communication, as unexpected as it was extraordinary in its contents, Washington replied as follows: "Newburg, 22 May, 1782. "Sir—With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army, as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity. For the present, the communication of them will rest in my own bosom, unless some further agitation of the matter shall make a disclosure necessary. "I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable. At the same time, in justice to my own feelings, I must add that no man possesses a more sincere wish to see ample justice done to the army than I do, and as far as my powers and influence, in a constitutional way extend, they shall be employed to the utmost of my abilities to effect it should there be any occasion. Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature. I am, sir, etc. "George Washington." Such was the language of Washington, when, at the head of his army and at the height of his power and popularity, it was proposed to him to become a king. After this indignant reply and stern bake, it is not probable that any further advances were made to him on the subject. ```markdown ``` After Washington's retirement from the Presidency, his health was remarkably good; and, although age had not come without its infirmities, yet he was able to endure fatigue and make exertions of the body and mind with scarcely less ease and activity than he had done in the prime of his strength. On the 12th of December, 1799, he spent several hours on horseback, riding to his farms, and giving directions to his managers. He returned late in the afternoon, wet and chilled with the rain and sleet, to which he had been exposed while riding home. The water had penetrated to his neck, and snow was lodged in the locks of his hair. A heavy fall of snow the next day prevented his going abroad, except for a short time near his house. A sore throat and hoarseness convinced him that he had taken cold, but he seemed to apprehend no danger from it. He passed the evening with the family, read the newspapers, and conversed cheerfully till his usual hour for going to rest. In the night he had an ague, and be fore dawn of the day the next morning, which was Saturday, the 14th, the soreness in his throat had become so severe that he breathed and spoke with difficulty. At his request he was bled by one of his overseers, and in the meantime a messenger went for Dr. Craik, who lived nine miles off, at Alexandria. As no relief was obtained by bleeding and the symptoms were such as to alarm the family, another messenger was dispatched for Dr. Brown, who resided nearer Mount Vernon. These physicians arrived in the morning, and Dr. Dick in the course of the day. All the remedies which their united counsel could devise were used without effect. His suffering was acute and unabated during the day, but he bore it with perfect composure and resignation. Towards evening he said to Dr. Craik: "I die hard, but I am not afraid to die. I believed from my first attack that I should not survive it. My breath cannot last long." From that time he said little, except to thank the physicians for their kindness, and request that they give themselves no more trouble, but let him die quietly. Nothing further was done, and he sank gradually till between ten and eleven o'clock at night, when he expired, in the sixty-eighth year of his age, and in the full possession of his mental faculties; exhibiting in this short and painful illness, and in his death, the same sample of patience, fortitude and submission to the Divine will, which he had shown in all the acts of his life. On Wednesday, the 18th of December, his remains were deposited in the family tomb at Mount Vernon. Congress was at this time in session at Philadelphia; and, when the news of the melancholy event arrived at the seat of government, both houses immediately adjourned for the remainder of the day. The next morning, as soon as the House of Representatives had convened, Mr. Marshall, afterwards chief justice, rose in his place and addressed the speaker in an eloquent and pathetic speech, briefly recounting the public acts of Washington. "Let us, then," said he at the conclusion, "pay the last tribute of respect and affection to our departed friend. Let the Grand Council of the nation display those sentiments which the nation feels." He then offered three resolutions, previously prepared by General Henry Lee, which were accepted. By these it was proposed, that the House should in a body wait on the President to express their condolence; that the speaker's chair should be shrouded in black, and the members and officers of the House be dressed in black, during the session; and that a committee, in conjunction with a committee from the Senate, should be appointed "to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow citizens." The Senate testified their respect and sorrow by similar proceedings. A joint committee of the two houses was appointed, who reported resolutions recommending that a marble monument should be erected to commemorate the great events in the military and political life of Washington; that an oration, suited to the occasion, should be pronounced in the presence of both houses of Congress; that the people of the United States should wear WASHINGTON AT 45. (FROM POSTDAIT BY PEUL) crape on the left arm thirty days as a badge of mourning; and that the President, in the name of Congress, should be requested to write a letter of condolence to Mrs. Washington. These resolutions were unanimously adopted. Book Once Owned by Washington Secretary Hay has a copy of Oliver Goldsmith's "Life of Shakespeare," an early and rare edition, but it has a greater value than its literary rarity, in having come from the library of George Washington. 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(aaa i B) AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and gt gg tess = City. Liberal Salary Paid. a KA a es HARTONA HARTONA, Bring Us your job work. Cherryvale The revival meeting is quite a enecess of 8 converts, the meeting has closed. T.S. Sneed our colored grocer- man isa yearly subsoriber of out Wichita Searchlight. Rev. T. W. Walthall is on the sick list all fo last week, and this week he was not ableto fill his appointment here last Sunday. Rev. ‘A. Gambles, preached here instead. Mrs. M. Benson, was welcome visitor Sunday, and Monday, of Mrs. A. King. Rev. H. Hopkins, preached at the Bethelham Baptist church, Monday night, Rey. A, Walker, went to Sedan, last Saturday, to conduct a serious of meeting. Mrs, Carrie Young, was very sick Monday, at this writing she is re- ported much better. Emet Williams, was very much surprise when he came home from work Friday, and found his ‘two sisters there, from Coffeyvile. Mrs, Ollie Washington, left Sat- urday night, on the 2 O’clock train, for Fadesvill Arkansas. Mrs, Emeline King, is on the sick list this week We are glad to know that Cherry- vale has awakened back-sliders re- turning, and sinners confessing a hope in christ. Rev. A. ©. Pierce, is helping C. Teal, in his revival meeting’s at this place. Mr. I. K, Knox, is the oldest oue of the converts, he has now almost reached the age of 73 year’. We would like for every body to subscribe for the Searchlight paper. PRE WICHITA SBARCHLIGHT, | SATURDAY; FEBRUARY 22 1902 Iola News. An Entertainment was given at the opera house Friday, Feb. 14th, by the young people ef Iola, and Chanute, quite a number were pres- ent. ‘The following programe was rendered: "1, Recitation, “Curfew shall not ring to-night,” Mise. Lula Glaspie. 2 Trio, “Blue and the Gray.” Messrs. F. Lield, Wm. Nnwman, J. W, Steward. 3. Solo, “Just when I needed you most,” Miss, Edna Banke. 4 Solo, “Pansy Blossoms,” Mrs. Winslow, of Chanute. 5. Solo, “Zoo-Loo Babe,” Mr. Brooks Lane. 6. Panorama, "Wedding. 7. Golo, “You will always be the same sweet girl to mo,” Miss. Pearl Johnson. 8. Recitation, “How Luey back- slid,” Mrs. J. W. Phelps. 9. Panorama, "Two lovers. 10. Solo, “Holy city,” Mrs, Stel- la Hogan, of Chanute. 11. Song, “Dreaming of mother,” Ended by Tablean. 12. Trio, “Steal away to Jesus,” Mrs. Hogan, and Mr. Wm. Wash. ington, for Encore they eung,“‘Get oe a mesting here to-night. 18. Panorama, “Country Jake in town. 14, Solo, “Goo-goo, eyes,”Mr. Brook Lane. 15. Solo, by Mrs. F. Field. 16. Tableau, “A Lovers quarrel. Rey. M. Johnson, is on the siok list. The Tabernacle No. 2, held the memorial service of father Moses Dixon Friday, Feb. 14th, Rey. T. W. Green, officiated. Spring Styles a ey Se Se ‘aS We have received our Spring and A.) j ie Summer stock and now have on Sw pew 7 fe eT | S$ ee dieplay a complete line of Up - to- yt || i date novelties in Snittings and Ne Vii i) ‘Trousers for the coming season, We i { / | H Call and inspect our line before b\ WNW | placing your. order. poo Nigh ii THE PEERLESS TAILOR 508 East Douglas Avence, ARE e ¢ at ANY - an ay). eae = Ay (| er) oF) PPS: Mae DEAF? « #908 O77~ NOISES? ALL CASES OF 2 ARE NOW CURABLE ‘by _ur new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. € e NO ISES 6 EASE IMM EDIT! 2 Lede ok my hearing in this ear entirely, Tunderwent a treatment for catarth, for three months, without any success, consulted ~um- sept pene tan ter ec cape ee ear ee sacha ery You acs yucmmenyecegeminlly ig. 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As pe¥ order of the County Central Com- mittee, a delegate convention is called te meet inGarfield hall on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 11 o'clock a, m., for the purpose of electing 87 delegates to the state convention to be held in Wichita, Kan., May 28, 1902. And alse for the purpose of electing 27 delegates to the congressional convention ef the Seventh congressional district, to be held in Hutchinson on Wednesday, the 3th day of March, 1902. : ‘The apportionment of delegates. for the various tewnshiys and wards, as. fixed by the Republican County Committee, was based on the vote for Secretary of State in 1900— one for every 25 votes, major or fractional part thereof, and one delegate - at - large for each voting precinct in the county, and for each ward in the city of Wichita. as followa: Afton 2. Morton 5 Attica 4 Ninnescah 6 Delano 4 Ohio 3 Eagle 4 Park E 2 Rrie 2 Park W 5 Garden PlainN2 Payne 8 Garden Plain $8 Rockford, Derby 4 Grand River 2 Rockford, muly'ng Grant +6 Salem 4 Greeley 6 Sherman 8 Gypsum E 8 Union 4 Gypsum W 2 Valley Center N8 Tlinoise 2 Valley Center $ 5 Kechi 5 Viola 3 Lincoln 4 Waco 5 | Minnecha 4 Wichita 5 CITY OF WICHITA. First ward 23 Fifth ward 18 second ward 27 Sixth 18 ‘Third watd 27 Fourth ward 28 Total number 250 ‘The primaries for the election of said de egates shall be held on Feb. 25, 1902, in the county, from®to4 p,m, and in the ci. ty from 4 to6 p. m, and shall be held at ‘the usual places of holding the primaries of Sedgwick county. : C. L. Davidson, Chairman Rep, Connty Cen. Com, | J. A. Osler, Asst, Sec. ! Winfield. Mr. Thomas Campbell, has moved to his new home. Rey. B, Morris, revival has become more interesting the past week, quite a number have given thair hands to be prayed for. Moses ©. Duglas, Gertrude North’ and Elexzenia Walls, attended quartly meeting at Arkansas city, last Sunday, they reports a good time. Mesdames P. H. Alclor, Mary Harvy and Mrs. Peitt, of Arkansas city, attended a banquet at Well- ington, the 14th, Mr. Tuck Reedor, attended quart- ly meeting at Arkansas city last Sunday. Fred Wrignt, returned from Pratt visit Wichita Monday. The eupper given by the ladies of the A.M. E, church, last Thurs- day, was well attended. Your Footwear Where do you buy yourshoes and what do you pay for them? This should be an important matter: to you, expecially whon it may mean asaying of dollars in a short time. We have a complete stock of Sam- ple Shoes, as: another big shipmedt arrived yesterday. Find your size and it means that you get them at less than wholesale prices. Red Front Racket The People’s Economy Store. TAPP BROTHERS & HANS HW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main. The young mens pleasnt hour club, gave a Valentine party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W Wood, 306 E. 12th, a very eleborat- ed program, was rendered after which verrious games was indulged at 10:30 clegant refreshments the postoffice box was open, and valen- tine was given, Among them were some very comic there were a prize given to some very important quest jons asked. Was Wesly Merrie, won the captialt Priza which wasahand come valentine elegrt Souvineres, was given, all the guest which num pered 39 enjoyed delightful even- ng Arkansas City, ‘The opening of the new St, Jam- es A.M. E. church, oor. 4th, and Chestnut ave. on the 9th, was grand and glorious affare, At 2:30 Pa the people from all parts of the city, made their way through the blinding snow storm, th help a faith- ful Pastor and people to pay off a debt, of $376.96. Rev, G. F. Brown, lined hymn, Oh for a thousand ton- gue to sing my great redeemere praise. It was enng with delight. Prof. Draly at the organ, Rev. Benj. Cartoll Swarts, the first meth- odist minister in couley county, led in a most wonderful and effecitic prayer. Rey. Pete StClair, of the M. E. church, South Reed, Psalms 117 and 118 Jesus lover of my eoul, Rey. Brown, pastor made the intro- duety, very impasive and introduc- ed, Rev. John Daniels, who spoke to the poént with Rev. St Clair Werd of the Ist Pres. church. Dr. White, of the united Pres. church, brother McDonald’ of Ist Baptist could not speak, being to hoarsg to utter a plain word, Rey. Daniels and the pastor, taken the collection which resulted in the round sum, of $219- 00. Rev. of the Ind Baptist church, prononced the benediction. Nathaniel Oldham, is reported very ill at his home on N. 7th, St. Mrs. Ruben Coldwell, left for Wagner I. T. laft Friday 14th, to join her husband who is on a farm there. She was accompanied by Mr’ B, D, Andrews, who will take charge of a disttict school there. Arthur the infant son of Mrs. I} H. Huse, is very sick. Mrs, A. ,Toms is reported better a‘ter quite a spell of la-grippe. Garrett Banks, of Denver Coio. is in the city visiting his aunt, Mrs. McGinnis. Mrs. Geo. Smothers, is able to be out again after a protracted spell of illness. The fellow who is always short never gets along. Somehow or other people with gout are always proud of it. USE THE FAMOUS Red Gross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind A man's dullness is usually due to his inability to reflect. Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 17th—The activity at the laboratory of the Garfield Tea Co. is further evidence of the popularity of best-practice over the MILLION FAMILIES used the Garfield Remedies last year. This vast public approval speaks well for the remedies. They are: Garfield Tea, Garfield Headache Relief Plasters, Garfield Belladonna Plasters, Garfield Digestive Tablets and Garfield Cold Cure. The woman who marries a crank discovers that life is a grind. A NOTED EVANGELIST Rev. Jno. M. Crowe, A. 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Mr. James Thomas, Esq., of the Board of Review Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. writes: W was cured of a usually fatal illness and he had given up all hope of recovery. Hon. R. C. Wood, a prominent attorney of Lowell, Ind., was cured of Chronic Rheumatism, Kidney Disease, and Alzheimers. Alkavis, Many Indies including Mrs. E. R. Dinsmore, South Deerfield, Mass., and Mrs. Jane Young, Kent, Ohio, also testify to its wonderlful curative power and allied disorders in the community. That you may judge the value of this Great Discovery for yourself, we will send you One Large Case by mail Free, only asking that when cured yourself you will recommend it to your friends. Address, The Church Kidney Cure Company, 408 Fourth Ave., New York. Paris Electric Policemen. A remarkable innovation is about to be made in Paris. The policemen on night duty are to have electric lights on various parts of their uniforms and at the extremities of their batons. 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Painful Surplus of Stomachs. Veterinary specialists are much perplexed about the case of a camel which has developed gastritis. Camels, however, are the proud possessors of no fewer than seven stomachs apeace and the difficulty is to know which stomach to treat. The misfortune of a giraffe when suffering from a sore throat have often afforded food for reflection, but a camel with gastritis goes a step farther. MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING, won't shake out or blow out; by using Dialysis equipment can be done than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. Women. Elect Women. Women teachers in France elect women members on all boards of education. In Sweden women vote for all elective officers except representatives; also, indirectly, for members of the upper house. In Ireland women vote for the harbor boards and poor law guardians, and in Belfast for municipal officers. In Russia women house-holders vote for all elective officers and on all local matters. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW! Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white-16 oz. for 10 cents. Queer English Custom. Since 1377 the aldermen of London have annually presented to the high officers of the state, such as lord chancellor, the lord chief justice, the home secretary, and the foreign secretary, as well as certain officials of the city, pieces of cloth, which, in the case of the town clerk, reaches the maximum of twelve yards. This custom of guilds and corporations clothing their members led, it is said, to the origin of the liveries of the various companies. Decree of divorce has been pronounced against Capt. Haldane of the Gordon highlanders on the ground of desertion. The captain, with Lieut. Le Mesurier, made a daring escape from Pretoria in the early stages of the Transvaal war. When a very young lieutenant he was stationed, in 1838, in Belfast, and there married a young woman who was beneath him in social position. The marriage was concealed. Since 1893 he had discontinued supporting her. HAD A NICE STATEROOM. The Young Women in the Hotel Thought They Were Aboard Ship. The experiences of the hotel clerk are varied, but it is seldom that he has to deal with a proposition like that which befell Richard Munsche of the Republican house in Milwaukee during one of the foggy nights last fall. The atmosphere was so thick that the train on the Wisconsin Central railway was delayed some two hours. Among the passengers that arrived in Milwaukee were two women, who desired to take the Pere Marquette steward for the other side of the lake. They announced their intention to the busman, climbed into his vehicle with the other passengers and were driven to the Republican house. The fog had settled down over the building and nothing but the "iower lights could be seen a-burning." They followed the other travelers into the house, were given rooms and went to them. Later, says the Milwaukee Sentinel, one of the women appeared on the stairway just back of the gentlemanly clerk and said: "That is a real nice stateroom you have given us. It is by far the best I have ever had. But when does this boat leave for Manistee?" "When does this boat leave for Manistee?" repeated the clerk. "This is not a steamboat, madam; this is a hotel." "This is not a steamboat! Why we told the omnibus man to take us to the dock, and supposed he had done so. Have we time to catch the boat now?" "No, it left half an hour ago." "Well, this is a joke on us. We shall have to stay in our 'stateroom' on land until the boat leaves to-morrow night." Lie Served a Good Purpose Not one but many lives were saved at Savannah, Ga., three years ago, when the man who beat cymbals in the orchestra of Haverly's minstrels jumped before the footlights and told a ready lie in all earnestness and composure. The fire was in the wings, and the whole company had rushed from the stage. Smoke had not invaded the auditorium, however, and the cymbal player, seeing what would happen with the rush of the minstrels, jumped to the stage and clanged his cymbals for attention. "There is a fire across the street," he said, clearly and calmly, "but it would be well enough for us to leave the theater. Will those at the back pass out first. There is plenty of time." But even as he spoke he could feel the rush of hot air in his face, and ten seconds later a dash of flame and smoke swept on to the stage. However, all the exists were open by that time and the spectators, reassured by the liar's composure, were filing out with such a semblance of order that no one was inlured. A Kplling Manuscript. There is now on exhibition in a swell New York bookstore the original manuscript of Kipling's "Light that Failed." As it appears to the casual observer, there is little chirographical evidence at least of the mental torment authors are popularly supposed to undergo in their efforts to bring forth a volume. The "copy" is written in an even hand, of the long, swinging style affected by newspaper men, and in the entire manuscript there are scarcely a hundred lines that have been rewritten, and not one paragraph, the text of which has been wholly changed. To the compositors who set it up there must have been one grievous lament—their inability to "cuss the man who wrote it." In the editing of the copy—obviously done by the author—there is one noticeable feature, and that is the wholesale striking out of adjectives. It would seem that Mr. Kipling had gone through the manuscript with no other thought than to "kill" them. In very few instances have other words been substituted for those cut out. Sandow's Advice to Business-Men. Eugene Sandow, writing in the latest number of his magazine, gives some advice to business men: "I would recommend," he says, "every one to walk at least a part of the way to business; during which walk most of the problems of the day can be solved, thus leaving the mind free for detail work. The lunch should, in my opinion, be light and nourishing. The ordinary 'business lunch is heavy and unwholesome. In the evening, when the day's labor is over, the day's worries should be completely forgotten. Easy to say! you reply. Yes, and easy to do, if you stick to a healthy habit of life and regular business habit. Part of the way home, at least should be walked. Dinner should consist of at most three courses. The greatest mistake of the day lies in the heavy dinner in vogue. After sitting a while a walk should be taken, and so to bed." That Sandow believes to be a rational habit of life for a business man. - Seeking a Job. The belief that no man can be imprisoned because of debt is misplaced so far as New York city is concerned. There are many men under lock and key there simply because they have not paid small claims that have been lodged against them. The sheriff has appealed to the Central Labor union, asking that a movement may be set on foot for the release of these people and a modification of the law under which they are held. He declares that they are, almost without exception, the victims of the installment plan. Many are held for debts as small as $1, and the cost of keeping them is seventy cents per head each day. Delicately formed and gently reared, women will find, in all the seasons of their lives, as maids or wives or mothers, that the one simple, wholesome remedy which acts gently and pleasantly and naturally, and which may be used with truly beneficial effects, under any conditions, when the system needs a laxative—is Syrup of Figs. It is well known to be a simple combination of the laxative and carminative principles of plants with pleasant, aromatic liquids, which are agreeable and refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system when its gentle cleansing is desired. Many of the ills from which women suffer are of a transient nature and do not come from any organic trouble and it is pleasant to know that they yield so promptly to the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs, but when anything more than a laxative is needed it is best to consult the family physician and to avoid the old-time cathartics and loudly advertised nostrums of the present day. When one needs only to remove the strain, the torpor, the congestion, or similar ills, which attend upon a constipated condition of the system, use the true and gentle remedy—Syrup of Figs—and enjoy freedom from the depression, the aches and pains, colds and headaches, which are due to inactivity of the bowels. Only those who buy the genuine Syrup of Figs can hope to get its beneficial effects and as a guarantee of the excellence of the remedy the full name of the company—California Fig Syrup Co.—is printed on the front of every package and without it any preparation offered as Syrup of Figs is fraudulent and should be declined. To those who know the quality of this excellent laxative, the offer of any substitute, when Syrup of Figs is called for, is always resented by a transfer of patronage to some first-class drug establishment, where they do not recommend, nor sell false brands, nor imitation remedies. The genuine article may be bought of all reliable druggists everywhere at 50 cents per bottle. Senator Stewart's Milk Farm Senator Stewart, whose talk used to be of silver and Nevada, now has a word for milk and Virginia. He has bought a dairy farm in the Old Dominion state and sells the product in Washington. The Best Army in the World. The American army is the most effective organization in the world. The men are well trained and paid, but these alone will not make a good soldier. He must have steady nerves and a strong constitution. To fight disease it is necessary, to have the same requirements. If you are weak and unconscious you need Hostetler's Stomach Bitters once. It will steady your nerves and cure inflammation, heartburn, dizziness and constipation. Try it. Hush money can't be the kind that talks. Try One Package. If "Defiance Starch" does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does, you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satisfaction and will nist stick to the iron. Self-conceit often suffers from overexertion. Sufferers from Kidney Trouble Should not fail to read the advertisement of the Church Kidney Cure Co., 406 Fourth avenue, New York, appearing in this paper. Monument to Chief Justice Walte A movement has been started in Toledo, Ohio, to erect a monument to the late Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. It is proposed to erect the monument on the battlefield of Fort Meigs, near Toledo. German Army Reserves Increase. The army reserves are greatly increasing in number. For next year's thirteen days of drill 5,350 noncommissioned officers and 48,111 privates will put in an appearance. This is nearly double last year's numbers. An Extorted Apology: An eminent politician and his wife, says the Manchester Guardian, were lately entertaining at luncheon a lady who brought with her a little girl. During the meal the child helped herself to something that was handed around, tasted it, and left it on her plate. Her mother, horror-struck, said: "That is very rude; you should apologize to Lady —." Whereupon the conscience stricken infant murmured, through her tears, "I didn't mean to be rude. I wouldn't have taken any if I had known how nasty it was." He Clinched It Erie, Kans., Feb. 17th—In July of 1900, W. H. Ketchum of this place was suddenly seized with a violent pain in his back. He says he supposed it was a "stitch" and would soon pass away, but it lasted five months and caused him great soreness, so that he was barely able to get out of bed. He became alarmed and consulted a doctor which only increased his anxiety and did him no good. A friend who had some experience advised him to use Dodd's Kidney Pills Mr. Ketchum began with six pills a day and in a week was well and the soreness all gone. However, this did not satisfy him, for he says: "I thought I would clinch the cure with another box and I did. I have had no recurrence of the trouble since and as this is over a year ago I am thoroughly convinced that Dodd's Kidney Pills have completely cured me." When the highwayman goes on the road he is willing to take other people's dust. TO MOTHERS Mrs. J. H. 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East St. Louis. PENSION MOHN W. MORHAM Wash. St. Louis. Successfully Prosecuted G.C. Late Principal Examiner U. S. Pension Virginia civil war, 185 adjudicating claims. GENTLEMEN HERE IS A PRIZE LIST If you are not married, marry on last scaled, scaled, the names, addresses and diction of ten letters w/o wish to marry, for $25,000. If you are married, marry on last will send our special prize list of worth from $40,000 to $300,000, for $25,000. Both lists, and take your choice. Earlier addresses CONESTOGA CORREE OF MARY CUR DRAW 577, Lancaster, Penn. a. GREEN RAPE costs 25 cents per TON. Greatest, Cheapest Foot on Earth for Sheep, Swine, Oatte, etc. Will be worth £100 to read with Sailor's casing eyes about rays. Billion Dollar Grass will passage rates and which it costs of hay and lots of passage rates also Brown, Peanut, Spelt (both are 200 lb. casse per acre) etc. For this Flower and Iodo we must big casing and we must big casing and Novelties, fully worth $100 gets us. For 10c. we must 120 Units of Flower and Vegetable Seeds and casing. JOHN A SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE WIS. (PUT UP IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate surfaces, but will make the curative qualities of this article more ful. It will stop the toothache at once, and it mayache and scathea. We recommend it for the chest and stomach, but counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and for the bill and gouty complaints. A trial will prove that it is good for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household. Many people say it is the best cure of all the pains and gouty complaints, at all drummers or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps or to an article should be accepted by the public, and same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESEBROUGH MFG.CO. 17 State Street, NEW YORK CITY. W. N. U.—WICHITA—NO. 8—1902 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. When you buy starch just buy starch alone—not starch and premiums. Premiums are cheap things that may help to sell a starch but they don't make it any cheaper. "Defiance" brand of starch is the cheapest because the package is the largest sold for 10 cents—16 ounces for 10c—and it is the best starch made. If your grocer does not keep it send us his name and we will send you one trial package free. TURE TMENT