Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT AN UNPARALLELED CONVENTION. EDGWICK COUNTY REPUBLICANS HELD A CONVENTION LAST SATURDAY WHICH, FOR ENTHUSIASM AND SPIRIT, IS UNPARALLELED IN THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY. COUNTY TICKET. For Probate Jndge, Thorras C. Filson, Wichita. For Treasurer, Daniel E. Boone, nion. For Sheriff—H. Schad Wichita. For County Clerk—Jno. M. Chain, Wichita. For Register of Deeds—W. L. pling, Wichita township. For Clark of District Court—Geo. Clark, Valley Center. For County Atty.—O. G. Eck- sin, Wichita. For County Surveyor—W. R. essler, Wichita. For Supt. of Public Instructon— D. Taylor, Garden Plaine. For Coroner—M. M. McCollister, Fichita. The Republican County Convention which met at Garfield hall last Saturday, stands forth as one unarralled in the history of any party in this county. The vim, the spirit, the enthusiasm and energy which prevailed was most remarkable. The convention was called to order at 10 a.m. by Hon. C. H. Davidson, chairman of the County Republican Central Committee. On motion, the reading of the call was dispensed with. The chairman stated that it was in order to select temporary chairman; Hon. A. M. Denny was selected as temporary chairman; O. M. Pittenger temporary secretary; W. N. Miller, editor of the Searchlight, temporary assistant secretarr. The usual committees were motioned for. The chairman stated to the convention that Hon. W. E. Stanley, Gov. of Kansas, was present and he was at once called for; during the time occupied by the chairman in selecting his committees, Gov. Stanley made a most interesting address. The following committees were appointed by the chair: Credentials—Geo. T. Cubbon, J. E. Bellew, Fred Bell, E. T. Allen, Oscar Winters, A. M. Richenberger, Frank Brooks. Permanent organization—S. B. Kernan, J. M. Martin, George Alexander, J. C. Dunn, S. H. Harts, A. T. Devore, C, L. Olthoff. Rules and order of business—C. L. Luing, G. W. Adams, A. G. Walden, P. A. Robrabaugh, J. R. Dunning, O. Surles, A. T. Chambers Resolutions—Finlay Ross, C. L. Davidson, J. W. Balderston, J. A. Conley, 'Thomas Wardel', Willis Davis, Thomas Green. The county central committee was selected as follows: First ward, city—J. F. Bellew, Frank Burt, Earl Blake. Second ward, city—J. F. Kirk- s, James L. Harper, Jno. Ferriter. Third ward, city—Geo. Adams, Fourth ward, city—J. J. Richardson, A. M. Grafton, C. S. Smith. Fifth ward, city—H. D. Heiserman, Fred Bell. Sixth ward, city—W. C. Winch, Elmer Reese, Afton—G. W. Harvey. Attica—O. M. Pittenger. Eagle—J. L. Riggs. Erie—E. F. Cotner Garden Plain, South--G. W. Kent. Grand River—E. P. Casad. Grant—John Brown. Greeley—Jonathan McMurray. Gypsum, East—E. Webb. Gypsum, West—M. C. Means. Illinois—August Gabrielson. Kechi—J. D. Emerick. Lincoln—B. E. McGrew. Minneha—Clark Means. Morton—J. K. Gardner. Ninnescah—H. R. Watt. Onio—Mark Oliver. Park, East—Al Porter. Park, West—J. R. Downing, Payne—E. Phillips, Rockford, Derby—Thos Wordell. Salem—Frank Davis, Sherman—Bruce Price. Union—C. F. Hamlin. Valley Center, N.—F. Huffman. Valley Center, S.—E. F. Gallcott, Viola—W. W. Clingenfield. Waco—B. Bigelow. As soon as the central committee was selected, the convention took a recess till 1:30 p.m. When the convention had adjourned for the noon recess, the following colored men got together and prepaed a resolution and presented it to the proper committee: Jas, L. Harper, W. A. Bettis, Wm. Whitted and W. N. Miller. They presented the following resolution, which the committee accepted: "Recognizing the loyalty of the colored citizens to the Republican party, we further recommend to the nominees of this convention that in the selection of the clerical force, that they give just and fair consideration to the colored applicants for positions, and that no distinction be made on account or race or color. AFTERNOON SESSION. The conventionio was called to order at 1:35 p. m. and as soon as order was restored a motion prevailed that Park Massey be chosen Sergeant-at-Arms. Chas. H. Luling, chairman of the committee on rules and order of business, reported the following order of business. Report of committee on rules, report of committee on credentials, report of committee on resolutions. Nominations of officers in the following order: Probate judge, treasurer, sheriff, county clerk, register of deeds, clerk of the district court, county attorney, surveyor, superintendent of public instruction, coroner. It was recommended that no nominating speeches be allowed; that the call of the roll be in accordance with the call as published, with the wards of the city first; and that the chairman of each delegation an- WICHITA, KANSAS, JUNE 14, 1902. nounce the vote of his delegation. The report of his committee was unanimou-ly adopted. The committee on credentials reported that there were no contests in any delegation. The committee on permanent organization recommended that the temporary organization be made permanent, which was done by acclamation. As predicted by us in our last issue, the following nominations were made by acclamation. Thos. C. Wilson, Probate Judge. Dan E. Boone, County Treas. Henry Schad, Sheriff. Jno. M. Chain, County Clerk. O. G. Eckstein, County Clerk. But when the nomination for Register of Deeds was called, every one realized the battle was on: The names of W. E. Pierce and W. L. Appling were placed before the convention. Before the balloting began H. D. Heiserman secured the floor and stated that the Old Soldiers' committee would like to address the convention for 15 minutes. A motion prevailed granting the request. The committee, composed of Capt. W. T. Burgess, Lieut. W. A. Bettis and Ezra Beard, came forward. Capt. Burgess made an address setting forth the claim of the Old Soldier; he was followed by Mr. Beard; then Lieut. Bettis closethe soldiers' plea with one of the best speeches delivered that day. He said in part: "I would have the convention consider that the old veterans are rapidly passing beyond the sphere of action. It will only be a matter of a few decades when they will be resting in the silent city of the dead. Every year we cover their graves with flowers, which is a commendable custom, but it is better to do something for them while they are living. We can not say they are asking too much, for they saved the Union. On behalf of the 1,000 colored voters of Sedgwick county, who always rally around the flag, I would state that they back up the old soldiers in their request of this convention." The tight was a bitterly contested one in which W. L. Appling won on the second ballot. In the next contest, that of District Clerk, the names of C. E. Peairs, of Erie; W. C. Hoovor, of Delano; and Geo. A. Clark, of Valley Cinter were placed before the convention. On the second ballot Geo. A. Clark, of Valley Center, received the nomination. The nomination for County Atty came next and the name of Otto G. Eckstein was present. Some one, desiring to play a joke on the convention, presented the name of Thomas Cherry. The roll was called and as each ward and township cast their unanimous vote for Otto G. Eckstein; a motion prevailed that the rules be suspended and that Eckstein be declared the party nominee by acclamation. Thus the joke maker's fun ended. Following this nomination, W. R. Kesler was unanimously nominated for County Surveyor. The contest for Supt. of Pub. Instruction was between A. D. Taylor, of Gorden Plain and J. W. Swaney, of Rockford. Taylor won by a vote of $132\frac{1}{2}$ to $115\frac{1}{2}$. M. M. McCollier was renominated as Coroner by acclamation. The convention odjourned. REPRESNTAT1AES Mr. Geo. T. Cubbon was selected chairman of the 71st representative convention which convened at 9 a.m. There being but one name before the convention, that of Jno. Adams, Mr. Adams was declared the choice unanimously. The convention then proceeded to nominate a commissioner and John Busenbark, of Kechi, was nominated. In the 72nd District A, C. Husey received the nomination. THE PRESIDENT ON LYNCHING. In his Decoration day address at Arlington President Roosevelt made the following extraordinary reference to lynchings: "Is it only in the army of the Philippines that Americans sometimes do acts that cause the rest of Americans regret? From time to time there occur in our country, to the deep and lasting shame of our people, lynching a carried on circumstances of inhuman cruelty and barbarity—a cruelty infinitely worse than any that has ever been committed by our troops in the Phillipines; worse to the victims, and far more brutalizing to those guilty of it. The men who fail to condemn these lycnhings, and yet clamor about what has been done in the Phillippines, are indeed guilty of neglecting the beam in their own eye while taunting their brother about the mote in his. Understand me. These lynchings afford us no excuse for failure to stop cruelty in the Phillipines. Every effort is being made, and will be made, to minimize the chances of cruelty occurring. But keep in mind that these cruelties in the Phillippines have been wholly exceptional, and have been shamelessly exaggerated. We deeply and bitterly regret that any such cruelties should have been committed, no matter how rarely; no matter under what provocation, by American troops. But they afford far less jurtification for a general condemnation of our army than these lynchings afford for the condemnation of the communities in which they have taken place. In each case it is well to condemn the deed, and it is well also to refrain from including both guilty and innocent in the same sweeping condemnation. In every community there are people who commit acts of well-nigh inconceivable horror and beseness. If we fix our eyes only upon these individuals and upon their acts, and if we forget the far more numerous citizens of upright and hones life and blind ourselves to their countless deeds of wisdom, justice and philanthropy, it is easy enough to condemn the community. There is not a city in this land which we could not thus condemn if we fixed our eyes purely upon its police record and refused to look at what it had accomplished for decency and justice and charity. Yet this is exactly the attitude which has been taken by too many men with reference to our army in the Phillipines; and it is an attitude absurd and cruelly unjust. Presideht Roosevelt was hanged in effigy on June 2nd near Princess Anne courthouse, in Virginia, in the presence of nearly 200 people. The Memorial day address of the president, in which he is considered to have villified the South, has caused great indignation in that section. These people were too ignorant to know that they were verifying the president's remarks, and possibly did not care. If they were in Germany or any other European country, these leading Southern citizens would be jailed for trying to belittle the chief magistrate of the land, but here they are allowed to do so for a pastime. This indeed is liberty with a vengeance! (?) It is worth while to note that this same Princess Anne county is the place where a few years ago a colored man was lynched and left hanging for dead, but finally escaped by the slipping of the noose in the rope. Lynohing and disfranchisement are real Virginia institutions. THE SOLID TRUTH. There are a number of Negro self constituted leaders who make it a rule to subscribe for white men's papers only, and who when they have printing to let would walk across town to prevent a member of their own race from doing it. These Charatans often parate about being "like white folks." They are charas. The lowest and most ignorant white man on earth has more sense than ignore the effort of his own kind. The white man is in many cases just and even generous. He often gives the Negro and other people a great start in life, but when it comes down to the place where the line must be drawn, and he must decide whether or not he must cast his fortunes for or against his people, he does not hesitate to take his position. This is right. Let the Negro profit by this example.—Dallas Express. THOMAS T. KELLY ALRIGHT. The editorial below was published by B. J. Sheridan's paper, the Paola Spirit, on May 30th, relating to the nomination of T. T. Kelly for state treasurer. MR. KELLY'S TRIUMPTH. In securing the Republican nomination for State Treasurer, Mr. Thomas T. Kelly won a personal victory that for greatness has never been equaled in the history of Kansas politics. For personal it was more than political. Such a furious fight was never waged against any man in his own party. Indeed, no such fight was ever leveled against a man in this state by those within or without his party. It was meant for his destruction and it was started solely gor political gain. The part the Spirit took in it on Mr. Kelley's behalf was simply that of an independent Democratic newspaper that always stands for fair play and a square fight—if fight is inevitable. Both the Republican newspaper of this county subsidized by party plunder and dominated by a little oblique of patronage huckster, began on Kelly by striking foul blows, and the under fellow had no medium to speak through to the people only a Democratic paper that has no boss but its patrons. It spoke for him boldly and above board. But the fight is over. Kelly triumphed, receiving 535 votes out of 1,025 on the first ballot in the State conention, distancing both his competitors in the race. This paper will not support Mr. Kelly because Democrats will have a candidate of their own for State Treasurer, but in opposing him it will say openly that he is the peer of the most honest, clean and brave associates with him on the Republican Stae ticket. Believing implicitly in his integrity and loyalty as a man, we would gladly trust him to administer on all our belongings, with the interests of heirs down to grandson, without any limitation, without any bond. A FINE TIME. One of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent in a Masonic hall was the evening of last Tuesday. The occasion was the initiation of eight fat, lean, long and short candidates by Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, A. F. and A. M.. The lodge was well attended by its members, and every thing had an aia of interest. Some members were kept busy in their effort to hold in check the big Masonic gout, while others were otherwise engaged. After the transaction of a few minor details and a short order of business, the real work of the evening began and all agree, even the candidates, that it was work. When the word was begun, all realized that the battle was on. Every man of the candidates received a full portion. Those initiated, were:—Thos. H. Cox, M. E. Wood, of Kingman, Chas. Floyd, of Kingman, Thaddeus Summytt, Thos. Fines, Joe Phillips, C. K Smith and Judge Neeley. After the initiation a fine lunch was spread and all joined in a grand feast. STANLEY—CAMPBELL NUPTIALS. One of the elite social events of the year was the wedding of Judge. Claud C. Stanley and Miss Jetta G. Campbell, at the home of the bride's parents last Thursday evening. The contracting parties are among Wichita's best and both rank in the highest social circles. The marriage while it was quiet, was elaborate. The newly married couple left Thursday night for Kansas City. The total number of farms in Alabama is given as 223,220, of which 129,137 are operated by white and 94,183 by colored farmers. An organ of the colored Baptist church will be eslblished in Pittsburg, Pa., by the Alleghney Publishing Company, which will issue a regular paper, "The Christian Defender," The president of the company is Rev. J. C. Taulton. The Town Hill House on the top of Tower Hill, South Kensing at Narragansett Pier, R. I., has been donated Gordon Mackey, of Newport, for a manuel training school for colored children. Included in the gift of the hotel property are ten acres of land and four cottages. The principal of the school will be Rev. Mr. Holly, of Philladelphia. The colored men secured the introduction of the resolution asking the county officers to 'consider the colored applicants. Will the application of colored men simply be "considered?" That remains to be seen. "Pitchfork" Tillman, a simon pure Negro hater, admits that the Negro is constantly advancing along educational lines, in spite of democracy and lynch laws. THE SEARCHLIGHT, eee WICHITA, - - - KANS. — W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 Nossa Mary Sr. RATES OF SUBSCEIFTION: IN ADVANCE. year, DY MALL. -....ceeeeecsereneeseeees CLO ES Ne "Advertising rates made known on ap- pletion [ar Adircas ail, opmmonicatioas to “The skrouligntet =o + ienlia, anes. jena le tee [All matters to be published must reach this Sse wet Weiss ciation, imusk be’ signed by the patty Se pete — party or eee “To Live and Let Live,’ Is OUR Motto. We believe that the republican county Cent, Com. would please every republican in the county by the selection of Hon. A. M. Denny, as chairman of the committee and Hon. J. H. McPherson, aa secretary. Both gentlemen are most admirably fitted for the two respective posi- tions and both will do their duty to make the coming campaign a euc- ces. Denny, as chairman, and McPherson, as secretary, will meet the approval of all. It is strange, but true, that when a man “thinks” he has things “dead safe,” ho gets hauty and proud and looks over the heads of the “small ones.” This is true in polities, as well as other things. But, it gener- ally happens that just when he “thinks” he has it, he haa not. It.is a good idea for some men to remember that “there are others” and they are not so warm. Bear in mind that “there is many a slip between the cup andthe lip. You map be warm but we don’t know of you melting any snow.” A nomina- tion is one thing; an election some- thing entirly difteredt. Watch that, It will be asad mistake on the part of the managers of the State and County Republican Campaign to get ouer confident of victory and reckon without taking into consid- eration the b'g and loyal colored vote. The bi-anaual election law and the anti-fusion law are alright in their place; but, gentlemer, is not the strong and loyal colored vote worth more than a mere ‘pass. ing comment”? The day that the FB publican party loses the suppoat of the colored vote—that self-same day it is doomed to defeat. Do not place too mneh reliance on the an. ti-fusion law and become to belteve that you do not need the colored vote. Thecolored vote‘in this coun. ty and state is the decisive vote, and without it, where will the Republi- can party land? We hope to sec better iudgement used. A white man who woula throw outa vulgar ieinaation to a color- ed lady is not entitled to the votes of the colored people, ,no matter fo what party he belongs. The Searchlight bas got the “real thing” laid up to say to the colored people in the near future. The “eat 1s going to belt out of the bag” ee ee eee ee ee ee Ce er rer a Ts Local and Personal. : GATHERED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE. READ THEM, | Mrs. J. G, Gasnes, Matron of Princess Chapter No. 12, 0. E. 8, will leave Monday for Emporia, where sho will attend the session of the Grand Chapter which con- ‘venes in that city. M. E, Wood and Chas. Floyd, of Kingman; came up Tuesdey to take the Masonic degrees. They express- ed themselves as being well pleased; bnt do not desire “right now” to go over the eame road again. Mrs, W.N. Miller left Monday night, via the Rock-Island, for Wathena, Ks., to attend the Grand Court, H. of J. She will visit in St. Joe, Kansas City and ToPeka du- ring her absenee, returning home in about two weeks. The court house attaches place much stress on the fact that Judge E, E, Enoch has popped forth in a new suit, new straw hat and new shoes. They eay that is a good and true sign of a big Republican vie- tory this fall. Bring us your job work, We are here to please you and we “de- liver the goods,” on all job work. HAS MOVED. Acting Chief Brownewe hat moved No. 8 fire department from 13th and St, Francis to 18th and Lawrence this week. ‘TheB. T. W. club met with Mrs, J, H, Dunson Wednesday afsernoon of last week at o'clock. After reading the 8th chapter of the life of Booker T. Washengton which Was discussed by the club, the remain- der of the program was carried out, which consisted of recitations, songs and papers. A dainty lunch was then served aud the club adjourned to meet with Mrs, B, Clark on N. Wichita street. Mr. G. H. Young left on the 9th inst,, for Kansas Vity and Leaven- worth, then to St. Joe, where he will visit his daughter and friends. From there he will go to Chicago, where Mrs. Young will join him and they will go to New Haven, Mich. Harry Sutton has accepted his former place on the city detective force. Harry took a short vacation of afew weeks and after resting a little, began work again. Mr. Anthony Hawkins, one of Ft. Scott’s proud and much respected young men, but who has recently adopted Wichita as his place of hab- tation, is cutting quite a swath in in Wichita’s upper-ten society. Our friend, Mr, W. M, Turner, and Mr. P.O. Garnett, of Denver, Colo., both Pullman porters, gave our office a most pleasant call last Friday. Mr. Garnett was a strang.- er in our city and called around to get acquainted with the foree on Wichita’s colored paper, which he bad heard and seen much of. Mr. Garnett left Sunday for Denver. Call PELE CSS Dr. Claude G@ Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS — Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Ofte Be in line, by paying us what you ce The Annual Sermon of Toas Lodge Ne. 10, will be preached at the A. M. E. church tomorrow (June 15) at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Every one is cordially invited to attend. Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. Lieut W. A. Bettis will leave soon for Colorade Springs, Colo., whore he will remain during the summer for his healib, | Richard Walker has returned from a short visit to his home in Missouri. He is looking well and : focling the same. / Mr, Jobn Covington is quite se. riouely ill at his home, 501 N. Water. He is suffering with brain fever. ‘Toas Lodge's Annual Sermon at A.M. E. charch next Sudnay, Come out and see the boys. Rey, J. H. Vanlue made a trip to Newton last week returning home Friday. He left Saturduy for a week's route over the state. The daughters of Wichita Taber- nacle, No. 34, will have their Annu- al Sermon preached at the A. M. E. church next Sunday eve. at 8 p. m. Come out and greet the ladies. Mits Bessio Williams left Tues- day for her home in St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs, N. Moore, of Parsons; Mr. and Mrs E. Smith, of Emporia; Mr. and Mrs. 0. Jonnson, of Par- cons; and Mr. Geo. Wilburn, of Kingman; ere in the city guests of the Jackson house. Mra. Brockway, of Newton, who is visiting her brother and sister-in- law, will leave for her home Sun- day. Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he “ads” inour paper? If not, why not? In- sist upon it that he “ads” with us. McKinley Music McCall Patterns. We sell the popu- | wadies’ Wais ts, lar McKinley Sheet | Sk irts, Wrappers, Music. 1000 cop- | Jackets, Costumes, ies to select from. | etc. are all sold here All the new Two- | at 10 amd lic. for Steps, Waltzes, ||which others ask Marches, Com ic 20, 25, & Bbc. Sentimental gongs.) We are selling Per copy 10c | them at LO, 15¢ MAIL ORDER DEP’T. We will mail you a music cata- logue, Monthly Fashion Sheet, and Our Mail Order Booklet if you will sond us your address. WE SEND ALL Music and Patterns POSTPAID to your address upon receipt of price. Address, DEPARTMENT D. 9 (QCHMITT~ WARTIN 5 4 10 CENT 4 STORE k 207-200. DOUGLAS AVE VWWOMTA, AAS. Meszers Wallace Bernal and Geo. ‘Brown left Tuesday night for Kan- sas City, en route to Denver, Colo. All Flavors.... That have earned popularity and some novelties that will delight FOU. sssseee Ice Cream in any quantity from a quart up toa freezer full, and always the purest, smoothest and most wholesome. .... USE THE TELEPHONE BS TON Ic Anee AKERY and ITCHEN Phone 152 4146 North Main St. HERCULEAN ELECTS. Herculean Lodge No. 20, K. of P., electad their officers for the ensuing term last Friday night. The officers elected were: Wm. Hallum, Chan. Com. Autry Neely, Vice Chan. T. Summytt, Master of Work. Geo. Hicks, Prelate. Lon Jones, M. of Fin. re,elected. I, J. Porter, Master of Hx. Eawara Graycon, K. of R. & 9. W. C. Helm, Master at Arms. They will hold their installation Friday night, June 20th at their hall. > Peoples’ Hat Works, Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave, Centropolis Hotel, SOS iIvorth Main Street, First Class Lodging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c por night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita, Kan, L.S.NAFTSGER, E.R. POWELL, President. Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier, THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $37,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00 UNITED STATES’ DEPOSITORY, DIRECTORS 'W. R, Tucker, J. M. Moore, ER Forel,’ ReL, Helmer W. E. Jett, L. S. Nafiger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. ‘TRANSACTED, A white man is 1 polities for the dollar and has no use for the color- ed nan unless he can aid bim in se- curing that dollar. All we ask is that they “‘toat fair’ That’s all. B.F.McLean, Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. ‘Yards at Wichita, Kus,,Clearwater,Kas,, Pech Kas,,Cheney, Kaa, Cool Colorado THE PACETO GO. ‘Think of a round-trip rate of only Te Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo as certain dates in June, July, August ‘and September, : poser eee VIA THE Great OTL EET IS Rock Island a Route RES Write for books entitled « Camping In Colorado ” “ Fishing In Colorado + — AND — “* Under he Torquoise Sky” ‘The Camping book tells how, where and at what cost parties of two, four and six can ‘enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that de. iightfal climate: E. W. Tuompson, A, G. P. A., Topeka, Ks JNO, SEBASTIAN, G, P, A., Chicago C. E. Bascome, D. P. A., Wichita. Miss Lillie Holbert is able to be ‘out again. : ee et RCE nay ete erm Sea ee ee OR = The Low Shoe Season Is now on and you will not be dressed comfortably Utley you bave a pair of our We have every style imaginable in all the now shapes and leathers for men, women anp children, ae neo oe ce a ee ~~ Ladies’ Colonials. Oxfords, Strap Sandals and Slippers, irra en eS In all the newest leathers with turn or welt coles Colon, ; fals, $2.50 to $5; Oxfords, $1.50 to $5; St ap Sandals, $1 to 43 Slippers $1.00 to $2.00 Men's Oxfords, in patent calf, patent viei, patent colt, vig. | Kid and velour calf. You should see what $3.50 will do in 4 Man’s Nice Oxfords. A swell line of Boys,’ Youth’s and Little Men’s Oxfords in patent calf and velour calf, Boys Patent Calf Oxtords, yet sole seal top, $3. Youth’s and Little Men’s Patent Calf Oxfords, §2, xj $2.50. Velours Calf Oxfords for little gents, youths and boye, | $1.50 and $2.00. 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Lewis, Prop. ee | Mrs. Sallie Duncan died Wednes- day morning at her home 630 N. ‘Main. ———— | Senator Tilimon is very properly called the national disgrace. | “SEARCHLIGHT $1.00 Per Year. | Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. | Toas LodgeNo.t0 KnightsofPythias WICHITA,KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main stred Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Nightin Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcomt| W.N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. && WERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. OP. W, M. Hallum, Chan, Com. EdD, Graysan, K. of R. &S. Meets Ist and 3 Friday night each mont ARRIA COURT No.7. Order of Calanthe. ‘Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C, Mise Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs, Lee Anderson, W, R, of D: Meets Ist. and 8rd, Monday each mon Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lode? No.21. AF & AM, John T. Chinneth, W. M. ‘W.H.A.Clark, Secretary. Meets Ist.and 8rd. Tuesday each mot! All Master Masons in good standing st Cordially Invited. Home Or Tus West Lovot No, 2006. G. U.0. 0. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H. Gordon, P. S$. Meets ist, 2nd and 8rd Tuesday night» WICHITA TABERNACLE Wo 34, ‘Mrs, Lee A. Anderson, C, P. Miss Lula Covington, C. B- Meets Ist and 8rd Thursday afternoon, ape _ ‘The present condition of the + merican Negro needs the aid of all the race’s best thinkers and wot ersareoneor the other? If eithers —_—————— sta ails penetrate the fertile States of MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, . KANSAS, OKLAHO/IA, INDIAN TERRITORY, TEXAS and the SOUTHWEST, TENNESSEE, > MISSISSIPPI, ~ ALABAMA and the SOUTHEAST reaches the rich farming tands of Ranses tot Obtahoma, the mineral elds of Southern Giosourl and Northern \Arltansas, the cotton Etbof tie South and Southwest, the oil felds Si xanses and he Indian Territory, and hun~ Seis of other industrial places of interest and (iit to the home-secker and investor. And, [et but not least, it will carry you to the famed alts resort of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND e Monte Ne + TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA EAST-BOUND St, Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 1:30 pm Arrives St. Lonis 7:20 am Arpives at Memphis 8:00 am St, Louis and Fort Smith Express——— Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:00 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2.80 pm WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mailand Exp. Leaves St. Lonis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8:25 pm Arrives Wichita 3.10 pm Meteor Leaves St, Lonis 2:80 pm Leaves Memphis 9:15 am Arrives Wichita 8.25 am Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers tween Wichita and St, Louis withou For reliable information as to rates, mutes, time, ete, apply to any Frisce agent or the undersigned, It is a pleasure for us to answer questions, B. F. DUNN, District Passenger Agent, WICHITA. 4. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Gho'l Pass. Agtd Pass, Traffic Mgr, ST. 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Sherwin, P.& T. A, eee eee eS eT Cee TT eT coe Z i Het Proposition # __ Weather : Its getting mighty hot thessdays and you hate to do : more work than you have to. Riding a Bicycle is the 3 easiest way of getting around, but yon can save One * : Half of the labor if you have u.Coaster-Brake Hub. : Take advantage of every bit of wind and by the pressure 4 * | of the foot stop just whore you waut ....csssaceee : | 4 , The Morrow ‘ Coaster Hub : Is the best and for awhile we are putting them in for : $5.50 complete. Get one now and seve yourself. ‘ SCHOLLENBERGER BROS, 3 We'll Treat You Square AGENTS FOR GOOD BICYCLES 280 North Main St. be REEEEERE EERE EREEREE ERERE |}CAMPING IN COLORADO is one of the most delightfui and in- expensive ways ofspending _vaca- tion. A book with the above title containing full details of where to 0, necessary camp equipment, and its cost, either purchased or rented, with fall and accurate informotion for the inexperienced, is being pre- pared by the Great Rock Island Route, and will be sent free, with their Colorado literature, on appli. cation to E. W. Thompson, A.G. A Topeka, Kas. You will be astonisb- ed to find hew cheaply the outing can be made. A MERITED VACATION. Chief of the Fire Department, A. G. Walden, after over 15 years of service as Fire Marshall, without one day’srest, has taken a much merited leave of absence. He left last Satnyday on his way to Eng. land where he will remain until about the middle ot Sept, From Wichitz he went to Kansas City, whre he will visit his brother, and fromt here to New York, thence to Haboken, N. J. from where he will sail on June 16 aboard the Kaiser- Wilhelm-Der-Gross, one of the fin- est ships afloat, for England. Daring his absence the depart ment will be under the charge of his yry able Ist assistant’ A. S. ‘Brownewe. ‘When in need of Groceriee ‘do not forget that you can always get the Best at the ‘Lowest prices 2t KERNAN‘S 1102 E Do 4ve. 'Phone 357 PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159 N. Market St Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS, Props. ONE FARE Plus $2.00 ROUND TRIP TO ST. LOUIS Via THE FRISCO SYSTEM TICKETS ON SALE June 16ib, 17th, 21st & 24th Final Return Limit Sept. 15t 19(2 City Ticket Office Corner Main and Douglas Ave. J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn, City Ticket Agent, Div, Pass, Agent Wichita, Kansas, Soul LN ae f : =e CallOn Me For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want-As cheap as . any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. : TRADE AT FULTON’S——IT PAYS. cae aa aerate a sieipaeninaldaaceeeg Lapeetetientic re, : : 6 \ -Outing | © : yn S . C . : @ Suits vA ¥ | x Ifyou wear one of these cool | q| f \ E Dressy Outing Suits you'll never | 4i, . : E be pleased or feel comfortable in | | 3 : any other clothes in hot weather— | 47 x stylich, too. Nothing is more prop- | er and correct form for the heated | | : term. Our stock is elaborate—all | ; | 4 fabries und styles. Flannel Suits, $5 and $6 ; Homespun and Flannel Suits, $7, $8, $10. Edualto tailor made at “ E 82, $15 $18 and $20. i E Serge Suit, $6, $10 $15. Serge Coat and Vest, $3.50 to $10. Serge Coats, $2.50 to 85, Fine Silk Coats, $5. Bombay : Seersucker Coat and Vest, $8, Negligee Shirts, tans and white, $1. : Belts, a big line, all styles, all prices up from 20c. A nice line of the new narrow Belts, in plain leather and fancy mochas. i : Straw hats of every kind. All the new shapes, all qualities, from a 50c Hat up to the genuine Panamas, A fine line of Mack- $ inaw and Milton's; fedora shapes, 75e. up: : Featherweight aud Superweight Underwear, all styles, all ¢ qualities and prices, up from 50e. New Stmmer Neakwesr, 250, 50o, Fancy Imported Hosiery. Turtleback Hats, 25c. : A lot of Children’s Straw Hats that formerly sold for 75c, $1 $1.25,1.50 Choice 50c. Bathing Suits and Tranks, Summer Wash Vests,a lot of fancy and June white wash $ Vests for men’s Summer weat; regular $1, $1.25, $1.50 values. 3 Som ceverything for men, boys and children for Summer wear at § g lowest prices. “We guarantee to give you the most obtainable f for your money anywhere, . “Small profits on a large scale” does it, and for any dissat- : isfaction whatever, we'll cheerfully refund your money. Choice 75¢. eae CR FULION > = V7 ichita's Greatest Clothing Store. BS a ee Ce i hae ae ch image ee | A BIG SNAKE. Doc Kelly had one of the largest |snakes in his wagon Monday eve. that we ever saw in Kansas. It was fully five feet long. Dec said that while his wagon was standing on W. Central some one put this large snake in his wagon. When we saw the reptile, it was not quite dead; there was a little life which was quietly waiting for the sun to set before it left the body. se ee J.P. Valley lett Thursbny night for Des Moines, Iowa, where he ‘ithanded thaweie. - Red Front Racket | The People’s Economy Store. | mopleis oenomy ~ Sample Shoes | We have just received a large in voice of Men’s Work Shoes, Men’s Dress Shoes, Lodies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of “ Colonials ” the peoper thing and latest fad, in our regular stoek, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW ries 257. 255-2657 N. Main Mrs. Sallie Duncan, youngest daughteof Alfred Gibson, died at her home, 630 N, Nain, Wednesday | morning from internal injuries. Mrs. Jas, Jackson is ‘mending fast. ELECTED OFFCERS. Toas lodge No, 10 held the Semi- Anaual election of their officors last Monday night. There vas a lage crowd of Knights present and the election was harmonious and every one pleased. The foilowsng officers were elected: W,N. Miller, Chan. Com. (re- elected) P. J. Coleman, Vice Chan, (ra elected) " Fred Martin, Master of Works. Rev. B Morris, Prelate, (re-elected) A. T. Glover, Master of Fin. G. Daniels, M,of Ex. (re-elected) Dr, E. Harrison, K. of R. &S, (re- elected) Jno. Simmons, Master at Arms. The installation of, tha officers- elect will be held in the Castle Hall ‘on Monday night, Sune 28rd. The young ladies’ Glee Club gave a party Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. F. E. Moten. Mu- sic and dancing were the chief a- mngementsos the evebing. All present report an enjoyable time. Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Stafford, Ks. arrivex in town last Fridao eveniug to visit Mrs, M. L. Pollard, at 538 S. Tarket. Sheleft Thursday for cor home and reports having spent ‘a most enjoyable time. Low Excursion Rates i $T. LOUIS and CHISAGO VIA THE f ‘ yi Cie eae Se els S Se ON ACCOUNT OF THE SUMMER SEASON and} EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE The Missouri Pacific Railway will have on sale Jnne 16, 17, 21, and 22 tickets at one fare, plus $2.00 for the round trip to above named points, which will make rates as fol- lows: St. Louis and return ... $15 05 Chicago and return ..... $20.65 All tickets limited for return te September 15th 1902. | 1. R. SHERWIN, P,& TA. ON at ea eae au a: WANTED. 5000 AGENTS, 5000 TO SELL THE FAMOUS IFS a 2S SS SS) PIMPINILLEA solves the knottyest problem; it will make the knottyest face as smooth as that of a child. It will remove Ereckles, Liver blotches, Dark spots, Small Pox marks, Pimples and Sore Spots on ths worst face, and make it as smooth as that of a child, regardless of the cause from which the face is made rough. ive It a Ttial and you will recomend it to the world, Pimpinillea will improve the complexion. The derkest Person will soon find himself with a copper colored skin, Light or white faces are changed to a complexion pure as that of a wax fiigure. Pimpinillea has been tried; It is not made by a compa- ny. No secret; non-poisonous, It was brought from the West Indies by the famous Dr. E. Harnisoy, of Wichita, who cures all BLOOD, LUNG, and SKIN DISEASES. He is known throngh- out the United States, and willsign his name to this document. I have hundreds of testimonials. Look for them in the next issue of this paper, “The Wichita Searchlight.” One course of treatment will cure any face in 6 to 10 days. You can buy a smooth face for $1.00. Send for terms of agency. Pimpinilleaissent in sealed wrappers to any ad- ress for one dollar. 1 will guarantee Pimpiniliea. Address all communications to MISS SADIE MUSE, , "288 -N. Main St, Wichita, Kansas. aes Te ere renee ae USE : IMBODEN'‘S.... } : IMPERIAL ; FILOUR asp | : BREAKFAST FOOD | i and you will LOVE good eating. : AT YOUR GROCERS. IMBODEN MILLING CO. ‘ PT TrPrrrrrrrerrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrer? PP bbb bbbbb bide Pa a Y 7 a 3 BISSANTZ’S t : Celebrated ICECREAM # g, Is what you want these HOT DAYS. Yon can get it at 306 ‘ @ Hast Douglas Ave., or call up Phone 98 and give your order to + Ss = a ‘ : c 306 E. Douglas, Phone 98 t Foe bebe b bbe bitte beta ‘ AN LX rar We are cutting on all of our : i) in Arr: y) Ni Summer Suiting and Trousers for GNWANUCVAAMN 101015 per cont, Yon can save AS \P by calling and seleti AZZ money by calling and selecting your EY | Vy j Hi season clothes now, A large stock to Zs Yj }! select from, Workmanship, Fit and Lp He Style guaranteed, JP % THE PEERLESS TAILOR. 508 East Douglas Ave, Wichite, Kausas, a See jittreerereecnceerernereeeesnseenseernoreeeeenene i : Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- It is whit as snow. TRY IT. OTTO WEISS, Agent. eteeeeesesnrereeeererereeoeseeereeeerereereseresneee ee CHILDREN’S DAY. ] CARD) oF THANE: The Children’s day program at the various colored churches was grand All the churches fittingly observed the day and all of them had nice programs. Space will not permit the publication of their re- spective programs, suffice it to say that they all were nice. Rey. G, Thomas, the colored slum worker, has finished bis work in city cad left Wednesday for Winfield. CARD] OF THANKS. We desire to thank our friends for their kindnos tendered us at the A.M. E. church on May 26th, also for the persents presented ns by them; such friends wiil never be forgotten by us, Wesley Rowles, Sallie Rowles. The Republican State Central Corumittee has been called to meet in Mopeka on Jane 17th. In this this world of strife a man must be either an anvil or a hammer. When a belle shapes she expects the man to ring her. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. See a bottle. The social climber is not restricted to any particular clime. FITS permanently used. No foeir nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restore. Dr. R. H. KLINK, Ltd., 831 Arach Street, Fallside, PA. Divorce comes before marriage in the dictionary. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs. -W.M. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900. The volume of business done by a crematory depends upon its urning capacity. One good turn may deserve another but it doesn't always get it. Knowledge and timber should be well seasoned before being put to use. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Defiance Starch for the same price of other starches. One way to get rich quickly is to make haste slowly. Mind your own business unless you are able to employ a private secretary. Ball's Catarrh Cure Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c. Girls who have no diamonds say it is vulgar to wear them. It is better to say one word that counts than two that don't cut any figure. **S20 A WEEK AND EXPENSES** to men with pig to introduce our Peeltry goods. Send stp. Javelle Mfg Co., Dept D, Parsons, Kan. With some people prosperity is the advance agent of adversity. It is all right to get into some ruts. Every good road is a beaten path. **MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING,** won't shake out or blow out; by using Defiance Starch you obtain better results than possible with any other brand and one-third more for same money. Running up bills is not the sort of exercise that does the most good. The fellow who is out for the dough takes the cake. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. The ice man will soon have things coming his weigh. People of bad breeding and worse taste will continue to be troublesome until the end of time. Read the Advertisements. You will enjoy this publication much better if you will get in the habit of reading the advertisements; they will afford a most interesting study and some excellent bargains. Our advertisers are reliable and send what they advertise. It's no credit to be good because you have to be. You can't make the waiter believe that everything comes to him who waits. If Dr. W. B. Caldwell of Monticello, Ill, and the directors of the company which manufactures his wonderful remedy did not stand so high in the community in which they live, their statements as to the merit of that remedy would not be accorded the weight which they now receive. Their statements, however, are backed by hundreds of voluntary testimonials which prove that Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a most satisfactory cure for Constipation, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Liver and Stomach troubles. Druggists sell it. Suumer underwear is on and there's a boom in cough syrup. THE LADY WHO IRONS Knows how important it is to use a good starch. Defiance Starch is the best starch made. It doesn't stick to the iron. It gives a beautiful soft glossy stiffness to the clothes. It will not blister or crack the goods. It sells for less, goes farther, does more. Ask the lady who irons. Defiance Starch at all grocers. 16 oz. for 10 cents. Magnetic Starch Mfg. Co. OMAHA . . NEB. The Narrowing Ocean. An American syndicate is planning a steamship line that will have a boat start every day for Europe, thus establishing the first daily service. That ocean is not nearly so wide as it was twenty years ago. To Preserve Russian Forests. "Wooden Russia." is the name familiarly applied to the vast forest areas of Russia in Europe, which cover 464, 548,000 acres, or 36 per cent of the entire area of the country. Yet some fear is felt that the country may be deforested through the carelessness of private owners, and the government is considering steps for the preservation of the forests. A Cave of Tortures. An interesting discovery has been made at the Island of Capri, in the shape of an underground vault in which the Emperor Tiberius used to confine the victims of his displeasure prior to their being thrown into the sea. The walls are covered with its scriptures, some of which go to show that among those immured subsequently in the prison were the sister, and wife of the Emperor Commodus. Zola's Modesty. At the celebration in the Pantheon recently all the celebrities of France were present, of course, and equally as a matter of course were bedizened with ribbons, stars and all other marks of distinction in which France is so opulent. There was one little man, however, who appeared all in black and didn't wear a single ribbon or star. It was Zola! O'd Silver Colns Found. An important discovery of silver coins is reported from Travancore, India. The coins, 306 in number, were found in an urn, and were forwarded by the government of India to Dr. Thurston of the Madras museum, who has identified most of the pieces as being certainly current in the time of Buddha—that is, in the sixth century before the Christian era—and probably even as far back as 1000 B. C. King Edward Loves Pomp. No ruler in the world can surpass the splendor of Edward VII's public appearance. By this time Londoners are familiar with the magnificence of the state opening of parliament and the brilliance of the levees held by the king. Twice his majesty has opened parliament in person and twice he has held levees at St. James' palace. These latter functions afford a spectacle the brilliance and attraction of which could scarcely be excelled. Vienna Women Artists In Vienna the women artists have been having an exhibition of work by themselves and their sisters. The exhibition is an outgrowth of one which eight Vienna women painters inaugurated last season. That exhibition was wholly their own. This year they invited women artists from elsewhere to show with them. The exhibition, however, turned out to be chiefly their own again, few foreigners contributing. After Twenty Year Lusks Springs, Ind., June 9th.—It would be hard to find a happier man than Mr. William Catterson of this place has been for the last few weeks. For twenty years his wife has been an invalid with a complication of diseases. Neuralgia, Rheumatism and generally broken down constitution. Mr. Catterson had done everything that loving care could suggest, but in vain—his wife only grew worse. Recently, however, he heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and determined to give them a trial, and was overjoyed at the splendid result. From the very beginning of the treatment she commenced to improve till now she is nearly well and Mr. Catterson is rejoicing. He says: "Nothing ever did her so much good. We will always praise Dodd's Kidney Pills for the good work they have done for us." A Fair Question. A young clergyman, just ordained was invited to address the Sunday school pupils of a church where he was a visitor, and, facing the expectant youngsters, began with the question: "Well, children, what shall I talk to you about?" His uncertainty was not lessened by the reply that came from one bright-faced boy, "What do you know?" DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz for 10 cents. It makes a fellow feel cheap to be told that every man has his price. Sometimes the worm doesn't wait to be trodden upon to turn. ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. Some men have a mania for doing nothing—and doing it assiduously. Oil and truth are bound to come to the surface in due time. 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 not stick to the iron. Valuable French Invention. A remarkable invention for preventing railway accidents has been tried with success on the western railways of France. The invention is placed on an engine. If the driver for any cause passes a danger signal, the apparatus blows a whistle on the engine continuously and also throws up a small light under the engine's nose. This will render all accidents, except mild ones, impossible. PROMOTING AND RETIRING A Halt Called on the Practice For the Present. LAST LIST SENT TO SENATE. Washington, June 11.—In connection with certain nominations to higher positions and then retiring army officers the following statement was made at the war department as to the policy governing the army nominations: "The president within the past few months has promoted a number of colonels, veterans of the civil war still remaining on the active list of the army, to be brigadier generals on the retired list. The nominations just sent to the senate indicate that a halt will be called in this practice for the present. The officers last nominated for promotion to the grade of brigadier general are all officers possessing mental and bodily vigor and able to carry on the active work of the army for some years to come. This action, however, does not indicate that no further promotions of veterans of the civil war will be made in the future. A number of vacancies will occur during the coming year which will afford further opportunity for rewarding those remaining on the active list. There will be many vacancies within the next two years." Among the nominations referred to there were only two West Pointers—Colonel Wm. H. Carter and Major T. S. Bliss. The list, probably the last one for some time, includes: Brigadier Generals John C. Bates and George W. Davis to be major generals. Colonels to be brigadier generals—Theodore J. Wint, Sixth cavalry; Frank D. Baldwin, Twenty-seventh infantry; Jesse M. Lee, Thirtieth infantry; William H. Carter, assistant adjutant general. Major to be brigadier general—Tasker S. Bliss, commissary. Surgeon general for a period of four years, with rank of brigadier general—Colonel William H. Forwood, assistant surgeon general. War on Colored Normal. Carbondale, Ill., June 12.—Bitter war is being waged against the normal and industrial institute for negroes at Eldorado. Because of this steps are being taken by the trustee to move the teacher to another locality where the race feeling is not so strong. The fiest annual commencement exercises were scheduled but the pupils and faculty have fled and the windows of the building have been demolished. Shot have been fired through the building and both President Alston and his son have left. The school was founded over a year ago by the Cuba Libre Industrial association with funds collected by popular subscription. It is similar in character to the Booker T. Washington school at Tuscogee, Ala. Changes at Washburn Topeka, Kan., June 12.—At a special meeting of the trustees of the Washburn college, held in this city, Norman D. Plass, of Worthington, Mass., was selected to succeed Geo. Herrick as president of that institution. M. A. Low, general counsel of the Rock Island system, was also chosen as director to succeed C. V. Brickman, of Great Bend, resigned. No Lien on Wages. Washington, June 12.—The house committee on merchant marine directed adverse reports on the bills giving sailing masters a lien for wages similar to the lien of seamen and allowing jury trials to pilots, masters and engineers for offenses involving a withdrawal of license. Miners on the Defensive. New York, June 12.—Carroll D. Wright, U. S. commissioner of labor, expressed his views on the prospect of a general strike of the miners as follows: "If the soft coal men who have signed contracts should strike, they would be violating their agreement and thus put their unions at a decided disadvantage and forfeit the sympathy of the public. This action would put the unions on the defensive in every arbitration that would follow the outbreak. None of the strikers thus far was bound by contracts." Striking Leather Workers. Atchison, Ks., June 11.—Max Goslin, a harnessmaker employed by the saddlery company of this city, was assaulted while talking to about twenty-five union leather workers, though not seriously injured. Three union men have been arrested. The leather workers' union will defend the men arrested. The Atchison trades and labor council held a meeting in which they indorsed the action of the leather workers' union. Kansas Mack Kills Highwaymen. Talmadge, Iowa, June 12.—Two unidentified men, alleged to be highwaymen, were shot and killed by Claude Bristow of Cawker City, Kan. Bristow was hunting. He alleges the men sprang upon him from behind a clump of bushes, attacking him with clubs. He drew a revolver, shooting one man through the head and the other through the lungs. He says both were armed. Bristow exhibits a wound on the back of his head, said to have been caused by the highwaymen. CORRESPONDENTS. CHERRYVALE. Mr. Knox made a business trip to Independence, Monday. Sunday was Children's Day. A good program was rendered at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday night. Rev. Teal filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church. Henry Brown has quit the brick yard and gone home. Say did you hear Mr. H. H. G. Wilder's oration Sunday night? It was simply fine. Little Iva Isaac returned to her home in Coffeyville, Sunday after a two weeks visit with her aunt, India Wheaton. The Baptists will render their children's program on the fourth Sunday night, Every body get ready. John young is on the sick list this week. ABILENE. Abiline Kans, June 10, 1602—The Children's Day at both the Baptist and the Methodist Churches was well rendered. Mrs. Frank Smith, Daughter Lena and little son, have returned after a long visit. Rev. Cox and son were visitors in this city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. W. F Warder went to Emporia Friday and returned Tuesday. Mr. Solomon Geary, from the Lawrence University is visiting home and friends of this city. Miss Mattie Williams of Omaha, Neb., is visiting home and friends of this city again. IOLA. Bola, Kans., June 8, 1902—Elder Wooton left Friday for Mound City. Mrs. W. Ward is also visiting in Mound City this week. The fola band plays the music. Come and hear them Wednesday night. Quite a number went to the School Convention which is being held at Paola, Ks. Mrs. Duncan is going about. Miss Mary Davis who has been on the sick list for the past, week, is better. Quite a nice time was had Monday night at the A. M. E. Church. Envy is the off spring of ignorance. Bury is the on spring of ignorance. R. Richardson made a flying trip to Chanute in the interest of the A. M. E. Church. The people of Roswell, N. M., will celebrate the 19th of June in great style, Rev. W. M. Seedom is taking much interest to make it a success. Mr. W. M. Turner of Wichita is one of our travelling agents. Second Baptist Church. 10:30 a. m. Praver Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor; subject, "Cross Bearer." 8 p. m. Special services by the senior choir; subject for discussion, "Want of faith." All are invited. There will be a moonlight social given at the Second Baptist Church next Wednesday night, June 18. These series of entertainments are given by the pastor to raise money for painting the church. Read the Searchlight and keep abreast of the times. We try to get the latest all the time Read It. Some Negroes delight in dictating the course another should pursue in running his business; at the same time he never has nor ever will operate a business of any kind of his own. In urging the claim of the colored voters for recognition, we do so from sincerity, not for pastime. We mean just what we say and act the same way. Give the Negro an equal chance in life and he will show you how to solve the Negro problem. Give him work in all trades, industrial and agricultural pursuits. Pay him wages equal to that paid white men and don't expect him to do three times as much work as a white man, and watch him move up. See!—Columbus, (O.) Standard. The Republican County Convention is over, the ticket named, and now every thing is about in readiness for tho fray. The only thing needed now, is to know who the opposition will sail forth. Searchlight $1.00 A JUDGE'S WIFE M. MRS. JUDGE M. ALLISTER. We would caution all people against accepting substitutes for Peruna. Insist upon having Peruna. There is no other internal remedy for catarrh that will take the place of Peruna. Allow no one to persuade you to the contrary. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. Quite naturally there is a lot of puffing when a play has a long run. INSIST ON GETTING IT. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch. This is because they have a stock on hand of other brands containing only 12 oz. in a package, which they won't be able to sell first, because Defiance contains 16 oz. for the same money. Do you want 16 oz. instead of 12 oz. for same money? Then buy Defiance Starch. Requires no cooking. A man has to make a name for himself. All a woman has to do is to get married. OF ADVANTAGE TO TRAVELERS. The Missouri Pacific Railway has on sale through railroad and steamship tickets to all parts of the United States and the world. We are agents for all the principal Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Steamship Companies. We invite inquiries, both written and verbal, from those desiring information about railroad and steamship tickets and rates. Deposits received for prepaid steamship and railroad tickets from all points in Europe Two trains daily from Wichita for Kansas City and St. Louis, carrying Pullman Sleepers and free reclining chair cars. Connections made at these points for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and all points east. For full information, tune tables, sailing lists, Resort books, and railroad and steamship literature, call on or address. I. R. SHERWIN, P. & T. A., MO. PAC. RY., Wichita, Kas. H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis, Mo. It doesn't take a dressmaker to ruffle a woman's temper. DR. J. C. BROWN, Practice Limited to Wichita, Kans. Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. BICYCLES $12.50 GENUINE Morgan & Wright Tires. BEST EQUIPMENTS In U.S. Shipped with privilege of examination on receipt of $1.00. Your money back if you are dissatisfied. G. M. LITSON & CO. Wichita, Kans Refer to any Bank. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION write to NAVHAN BICKFORD, Washington, D. C., they will receive quick replies. B. 5th N. H.Vols Staff 20th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 HAMILLS WIZARD OIL SORE THROAT ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT PENSION JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes Claims. Late Principal Examining 3 yrs in civil war, 15 adjudicating claims, atty since WANTED FOR SPOT CASH WALNUT LUMBER and LOGS ADDRESS C. C. MENGEL, JR. & BRO. CO., Inc. LOUISVILLE, KY. YOU CAN DO IT TOO Over 2,000,000 people are row buying goods from us at wholesale prices—saving 15 to 40 per cent on everything they use. You can do it too. Why not ask us to send you our 1,000-page catalogue?—it tells the story. Send 15 cents for it today. Montgomery Ward Co. CHICAGO The house that tells the truth. WetWork has no terrors for the man who wears SAWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Suits and Slickers Warranted waterproof. Get the genuine. Look for trade marks. If your dealer doesn't have them, write for catalogue to H. M. SAWYER & SON, Bury Hill, East Cambridge, Mass. She Suffered for Years Felt Her Case Was Hope less—Cured by Peruna. Mrs. Judge McAllister writes in 1217 West 33rd St., Minneapolis, MN as follows: "I suffered for years with a pain the small of my back and right it interfered often with my dome and social duties and I never supped that I would be cured, as the doctor medicine did not seem to help me." "Fortunately a member of our derived me to try Peruna and us it such high praise that I decided to it. Although I started in with faith, I felt so much better in that I felt encouraged." "I took it faithfully for seven years and am happy indeed to be able to that I am entirely cured. Words to express my gratitude. Perk health once more is the best this could wish for, and thanks to Perk I enjoy that now,"---Minnie E. McLister. The great popularity of Peruna a catarrh remedy has tempted many people to imitate Peruna. A great so-called catarrh remedies and catarrh tonics are to be found in many stores. These remedies can be procured by the druggist much cheaper than runa. Peruna can only be obtained a uniform price, and no druggists get it a cent cheaper. Thus it is that druggists are tempted to substitute the cheap imitations Peruna for Peruna. It is done early day without a doubt. WEATHERWISE IS THE MAN WHO WEAR TOWER'S WATERPROOF FISH BRAND OILED CLOTHING A reputation extending over sixty-six years and our guarantee are back on every garment bearing the SIGN OF THE FISH. There are many imitations. Be sure of the name. TOWER on the button ON SALE EVERYWHERE. A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MASS. A LAWN SETTLE MADE ENTIREL OF HARDWOOD. and Painted Two Co Very Durable. Delivered at your road station for ...$1,00. MADE ENTIREL OF HARDWOOD... and Painted Two Co Very Durable. Delivered at your road station for ...$1.00.. THOUSANDS IN USE. CULVER LUMBER & MFG. C KANSAS CITY, U. S. A. FACE HUMOURS BROOKLYN INFECTION USING OUTIOURA SOAP. Pimples, Blackheads, Red, Rough, Oily Skin Prevented by Cuticura SOAP MILLIONS OF PEOPLE USE CUTICURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA OINTMENT, for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of creases, scales, and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitening, and soothing red, rough, and rough hands, for baby rashes, itchings, and chafings, and for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of Women use CUTICURA SOAP in the form of baths for annoying irritations, inflammations, and excessions, or too free or offensive perspiration, in the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanative purposes. Complete Treatment for Humours, Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP (20), to clean the skin of crusts and scales, and to prevent (50), to instantly ally itching, to flammatize, and irritation, and soothe and heat, and CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS (25c), to cool clance the blood. A SINGLE SHEET is often used. CURRUCA RESOLVED, 06/05/1955. Sold throughout the world. British Desert Charterhouse Sq. London. French Desert Bande Charterhouse Sq. London. French Desert and CREEK. Corr. From: Boston, U.S.A. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION