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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. A Paper Read By Lawyer James H. Guy, of Topeka, Kan. Before the National Afro-American Council, At Its Annual Session In St. Paul, Minn., July 9th to 11t '02 4TH YEAR. The Undoing FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH To The Constitution Of th A Paper Read By Lawyer James H. Before the National Afro-American annual Session In St. Paul, Minn. PART I PART I Every enactment by the state or national legislature, has for its obey, the putting into force and for some measure, which exists in mind only, and which for pubgood, should be promulgated; or establishment of some rule for [P. 184-185] HON. JAS, H. GUY TOPEKA, KANS. a restriction, regulation or total exhibition of some evil already ex- isting to the injury and injustice to some one or a number of citizens. Whethes the measure to be enacted or the evil to be prohibited, be con- ned to some particular class of people or to some p arti cular district or locality, or to the inhab- ants generally—in either case the necessity is the same. Under our compact any restriction of the rights and liberties of one citizen, is an insult and injury to all, and becomes a public or private offense, and is to be prohibited by enactments of either the state or national legislature. The necessity for these enactments arises from certain existing conditions, which conditiims are not iniquently confined to the people of a particular state or number of states in this Union—demanding the attention of either the state or national legislature, whose duty it is to ennet such laws as will meet the exigencies of the occasion and that will secure to her citizens such rights and immunities as are declared in that portion of the Declaration of Independence which says, "We hold these truths to be self-evident—that all men are created equal: that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It is, and of right ought to be, the primary object of every republic to throw around its citizens such a mantle of protection, as will guarantee unto them the free and untrammlled privilege to exercise these God given rights—the right of life—the right of liberty and the right to pursue happiness. Have said before that certain laws are enacted in demand of certain conditions. This is true of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It was the great change in the affairs in the Southern states that brought about this Amendment—that made its enactment necessary and therefore justifiable. The civil war had materially changed conditions and circumstances. An unsuccessful army had been broken up and returned to civil life, defeated but not conquered. The object for which it fought had been by this war placed beyond its control, but not out of its sight. Many of the members of this great army had been reduced from the life of a king to that of a peasant. On their return from the many bloody battle fields they viewed their homes, only to see those over whom they had but a short time since exercised complete control, now, as the result of an unsuccessful war, elevated to a condition of equality with themselves, before the law. They returned from the war to find labor disorganized; and new conditions in the social fabric of life. Their once bright prospects and high antisipations blighted. Those who had always by them been considered their inferiors and who indeed were their servants and slaves had been instrumental in bringing about to their discomforture and obagrin this wonderful and unexpected change in the affairs of their once contented and happy life. No one can in the least blame the freeman for his rejoicing for, indeed it was unavoidable. Nature demanded that he sing the song of freedom and he sang it, though every note pierced the heart and soul of his former master and, rekindled the desire for the dominion which he had so dearly lost. While the Negro walked forth in his own majesty, his body swelling beyond the chains which burst from around him—standing redeemed, regenerated, disenthralled by the irresistable genius of emancipation, yet in the hand of his former master was the political authority. Having for two hundred and forty years depenped on their masters for subsistance, the colored people knew nothing else than to thus continue. They were less in numbers and less intelligence. This defeated army owned the land, all of it, had control of the affairs of the state government, had all the money, held all the offices, and ran the entire machinery of city, county and state politics. As between freedman and his former master, the condition was in no way comparable. The one owned and controlled every thing he possessed—the other owned only his liberty which he neither possessed nor controlled. The right of possession was his, but the liberty to exercise that right was under the state of affairs then existing with his former master. It has been well said that "The disbandment of a great army is always a cirsumstance of no little sollicitude and danger, but it i doubly so when it must be scattered among a people who have been elevated from slavery to manhood by its defeat, but who, nevertheless, being the weaker in numbers and resources must be more or less dependent on the defeated party for just and kind treatment and even for the means of subsistence." By the first clause of the question as to a ship of the colored people put at rest. It is very this was one of the object she framers of the aimed. Justice Story in of this paragraph of the says, "The word citizen i This describes very correctly the condition in this country in 1866 when there was submitted by Congress the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which two years later became a part of the fundamental law of the land. If you will but consider for a moment the conditions I have hereto briefly mentioned and then read with but the slightest care this amendment, the object sought by its framers cannot fail to be readily seen. It is, in fact, according to my opinion the most important and comprehensive of any part of our constitution. It is, as doubtless all know, divided into five sections. The three first of which I desire to notice briefly. The first section declares that, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States, and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which abridges the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law." On March 6, 1857, more than ten years prior to the adoption of this amendment, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down an opinion in the famous Dred Scott case in which opinion Negroes were denied citizenship. From this decision a large majority of the members of the "court of Public Opinion" dissented. The people were averse to its soundness and it afforded a subject for violent and heated political excitement and debate. Neither of the political departments of our government recognized it as law. It would seem that the Judicial department also disregarded the opinion as being law, as Mr. Chase, after becoming Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, admitted to practice a gentleman of African blood to whose admission there came no objection from any source. With the evident intent of wiping out the decision in the Dred Scott case, Congress in 1866 passed the Civil Rights Act declaring in no uncertain tones the rights of the colored people to citizenship. An act of Congress however is subject to change by either of the political parties having a majority unfriendly to it. This fact together with the fact that the decision of the Supreme Court had not been reversed in the Dred Scott case left the question of the Negro's citizenship unsettled for the friends of the great measure to stop at this point. They desired to have it settled in the most authoritative way possible. So after mature deliberation, after the passion of war had subsided and the peoples began to look at the present and into the future, this amendment to completely secure to the colored people the right of citizenship was adopted in accordance with the requirements of the constitution. NO 13 By the first clause of this amendment the question as to the citizenship of the colored people is forever put at rest. It is very evident that this was one of the objects at which she framers of the amendment aimed. Justice Story in speaking of this paragraph of the amendment says, "The word citizen is employed in the law in different senses under different circumstances. As generally employed, however, it may be said to mean a person owing allegiance to the government and entitled to protection from it. Such doubtless is the meaning of the word as here used. It therefore includes females as well as males—minors as well as adults. Those who do not, as well as those who do possess the privilege of elective franchise. This clause consequently confers the right to vote or to participate in the government upon no one. That is a privalige which under no government belongs to all citizens, but is conferred upon those persons only who possess the special qualifications which are prescribeby express law." And let me here add that the law prescribing these qualifications must not be in conflict with or repugnant to the Constitution of the United States whence the state derives its authority to enact the same. THIRD ANNUAL JUBILEE Wichita Searchlight Sept.10th That the colored people of this country owed allegiance to the government is acknowledged and demonstrated by their voluntary service in defense of our flag whenever and wherever the same has been assailed—and whether the battle has been waged in behalf of freedom and humanity, or the Union of States as a league, or the acquisition of territory, or all combined, the same loyalty, covrage, bravery and downright manhood has characterized their every act in answer to our country's call. Chancellor of TheColored Industrial School of Quindaro, Kansas, will deliver the principal ADDRESS. It is conceded by all that Prof. Vernon is one of the most brilliant speakers in the West. The work which he has done and which he is now doing to build up an Industrial School in the West for the Negro girls and bays is a most commendable one and makes him the Booker Washington of the West. Every one should hear him Wednesday night SEPTEMBER 10th 1902 HE SPOKE THE TRUTH. Rev. Dr. A. C. Terrill, pastor of the A, M. E. church, after his sermon Sunday night called the attention of his audience to the article in this paper last week on the subject "Colored Men in Buhiness". In his remarks he pointed out many things to his congregation concerning the large amount of money spent by the colored people here each year which is of a most important value. He said that the colored people should patronize the merchants who advertise in a colored paper and in that direction he said "I needed a light summer coat and I took the Searchlight and looked in the columns of 'ads' and got the name of a clothier whose 'ad' was thero and went down to the store and said, 'I see you advertise in our colored paper, The Searchlight', so I came in to buy a light summer coat, and I bought it." He went on further and said the colored people should all do likewise and they could build up a grand race organ. We wish to heartily thank Rev. Terrill for the kind words he spoke and trust that many will take his advice. Our work is to elevate the race and so encouraging words from one of the slanding of Dr. Terrill are certainly appreciated. This JUBILEE will eclipse anything which has ever been offered to the people of this city. The management will spare no pains to make this an event long to be re membered. All are invited to come and join with us in one evening of pleasant, friendly and sociable enjoyment. There'll be room for All. . GOODMUSIC. Fine program will be rendered ADMISSION 25cts Just think, the colored people of Wichita spend very near $100000 per year for necessities with various merchants. This ought to be an inducement for the merchants to "ad" occasionally in a colored. Isnt it so? Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. 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So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. A few more men are needed in the pulpit with the sterling, manly and noble qualities as has Rev. Dr. A. C. Terrill, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church of this city. A few more such men, who will advise the race right, and who will impress upon the race the necessity of sustaining race on enterprises will have a wholesome effect on the progress of the race. This is the one thing needed in the race today. Our young men must understand that loud clothes, "warm times," etc. are not all of it. We can stand around and talk as big as we please but unless we join the commercial march by opening up business enterprises and by buying land, saving money, we are of little use to the race A colored woman who earns a n honest living by washing, iron in g cooking or scrubbing is a credit to her race and a blessing to her mother, but she who dresses in silks and satins and the very highest height of fashion in clothes paid for with money obtained by sacrificing all that makes womanhood noble, true and grand — such a woman is not fit to speak her angel mother's name A white man is confined in Henri co jail for committing an assault on upon a little colored girl. There has not yet been any talk of a lynching bee, nor has the special grand jury been called to indite the "brute' The daily papers told of it in a two lined article in one corner of their paper. There it rests. — Trne Reformer. Give the conservative Negro simple justice of common liberty of hand and brain, and he will make a better citizen. Yield Not To Temptations Has the Nego A Political Value? If You Think He Has, Read The Figures Below And Then Inform Us Where The Negro "Comes In At." He Is Simply A Tool That Other Men Get Rich By Using At Times. WILL THE NEGRO EVER AWAKE AND SEE HIS NEEDS? Has the Negro a political value? Is he counted in politics beyond his mere numerical voting strength? Then in proportion to his numerical strength is he recompensed as other people are? This subject is one which should receive the attention of every Negro voter in America. It seems that the American Negro has no political value; it seems, and true too, that he is not counted beyond his mere numeridal voting strength; and in proportion to his numerical strength the Negro does not receive the proper compensation as others do. It has been the rule of politicians to repay the Negro for voting white men into office with a cigar and big beer drinkings. The Negro has grinningly accepted these things while the white man was inducted into some big office the next day. The result now is, that the white men are filling all t offices while the Negro is filling none. This is considerably more pronounced in the Northern states thau in many of the states South. In the North even the jobs of janitorf which has always been considered as a Negro's job is now being filled by whites, and the time seems to be close at hand when the Negro as even a very remote factor in politics will cease to be. While this is a fact that the Negro is every day being crowded aside, we do not place the blame altogether on the shoulders of the white man, but we place the blame with the Negry because he has been asleep on his rights. The Negro has been too easily led by a white man; he has been too envious of his brother in black; and he has not taken his race's interest sufficiently into consideration. In his sleepiness he has almost slept too late. It is not necessary to go away from Wichita and Sedgwick county to find ample proof for these assertions. Right here in this county where the colored people have been a winning factor in the politics of this county, they are unable to point to a single instance where the race has had a representative in any representative capacity in the county building. The trouble is now, and has been, that they wait too long, they sleep on their rights, they look the door after the horse has gone, and the result is, they have nothing. Think of the thousands of dollars which are paid each year to officers and clerks as salaries and not one penny is paid out to a colored man. To show that we are correct in our statement that the colored people have not fully been awake to their opportunities and that they seem to have no political value beyond the mere numerical voting strengte, which strength they do not use only against each other, we cite the following which is the list of County officials with the yearly salary of each attached to each office. As each officer is elected for a term of two years we will give the sum total for the term. The county officials receive a total yearly salary of $30,410 and a salary for the term of two years of $60,820, yet not one penny of this gigantic amount of money is drawn by a colored man as an official. There is paid for clerk hire the extraordinary sum of $15,100 per year or $30,200 for a term of two years; not one penny of this is paid to a colored man as clerk. There is paid the sum of $2,460 per year for janitors and watchmen or for the two years $4,920. Out of this sum a colored man receives only $420 per year or $840 for two years. Therefore there is paid by the tax payers of this county to officials, clerks and janitors the vast sum of $47,970 per year or $95,940 for the term of two years, out of which sum the colored people draw for the services of one (1) man the sum of $420 per year or $840 for two years. Below is the list of county officials and their salaries for one and two years; figure for yourself. Disct. Judge $2500 yr. $5000 2 yrs Disct. Clerk 3000 ,, 6000 ,, Sheriff 3800 ,, 7600 ,, Pro. Judge 3500 ,, 7000 ,, R. of Deeds 3600 ,, 7200 ,, Treas. 2500 ,, 5000 ,, County Clk. 2500 ,, 5000 ,, County Atty. 2500 ,, 5000 ,, County Supt. 1250 ,, 2500 ,, Surveyor 1500 ,, 3000 ,, Coroner 360 ,, 720 ,, Auditor 1000 ,, 2000 ,, 3 Coms. 2400 ,, 4800 ,, • Total 30410 ,, 60820 ,, JANITORS' SALARY 1 Custodian $ 600 yr 1200 2 yrs 1 N. Watch. 600 ,, 1200 ,, 3 Janitors 1260 ,, 2520 ,, Total 3660 ,, 7320 ,, TOTALS. Officers' Salary $30410 yr $60820 2 yr Clerks' ,, 15100 ,, 30200 ,, Janitors' ,, 3660 ,, 7320 ,, Total 50370 ,, 100740 ,, These figvres are plain enough for any one to see and understand, and then there are Negroes who can see no good in anything of and for the race. They believe in fighting—yes fighting—and what have they with which to fight. The Negro must learn erelong that in unity there is strength, and that in order that the race might receive any portion of this $100740 which is paid out in salaries, they must be united. They must stand together. There are many of our people who are capable of holding some of these positions but none are there because they are not united and have no race interest which will land them there. Let the race leaders learn to be more united, let them learn to be of one mind and work for one common good more and do less work against any interest of the race and we will be able to gain some of these offices. AN INITIATION. Ar a Court No. 7, Order of Calanthe, the ladies branch of the K. of P, held an initiation at their meeting Monday night. The following were initiated: Mesdames B. Morris, B. Clark, Jeff Thompson and A. Paul. Quite a nice time was had with the goat. After the initiation a very refreshing luncheon was served. Among the many good things to eat were fried chicken, ham, salad, etc. The invincible J. H. Phelps was there and it took the combined force of the initiated and the initiators to hold him from the chicken and salad dsshes, both of which dishes he seemed to have bad a coming appetite for. They were finally able to partly convince him that "there were others" to get hold thereof. ' UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. On Sept. 10th, 1902, Rhe Wichita Searchlight will offer to the public the latest in the way of entertainment. This Jubilee will be given on the lateset Eartern style and nothing of the kind has ever before been given in the West. The feature are novel as well as new. It will be replete in the modes of fashion. Every one attending will be met at the door by two ushers; one will escort the lady and the other will escort the gentleman to a seat. Upon being seated each person will be supplied with an Oriental program which will contain full instructions as to the part each one will be expected to take. Every one attending has a part. This Oriental Jubilee is grand, it is the realization of the latest as now practiced in the East. The recipe was furnished the management of the Searchlight a few weeks ago and we will introduce it here. If you want to attend something swell, be sure to get ready for Wednesday night, Sept. 10th, 1902. Admission to this swell affair 25 ets. THE TICKETS. The tickets will be printed and numbered in duplicate form—every ticket will be numbered—at the entrance the duplicate is torn from the ticket and given to the purchaser, who retains it. After the program corresponding numbers are placed in a hat and shaken up, a boy is blindfolded on the stage in front of the audience and turning his back to the hat in which all the numbers are placed he draws one and the first number drawn will entitle the holder of the duplicate correspondding to this number a cash prize of $1.00. Besides receiving a cash prize of $1.00, the winner will at once become the ORIENTAL JUBILEE GUEST. Tickets will be placed on sale Monday Aug. 11th at 10 a.m. and will continue until after the drawing is over. Who will draw the lucky number? No pains will be spared to make this a memorable event. Come and see the Eastern fashions exhibited in all their reality. The program will be fine in every respect. Remember every ticket has a number and you stand a chance to get $1.00 in exchange for 25cts. Buy your tickets early to avoid the rush. Wednesday night, Sept. 10th. Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only $15.00 To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo} On certain dates in June, July, August and September, RockIsland System Write for books entitled "Camping In Colorado" "Fishing In Colorado" AND "Under he Torqueise Sky" The Camping book tells how, where an at what cost parties of two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that de- lightful climate. E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. C. E. Bagcome, D. P. A., Wichita. Centropolis Hotel, 605 North Main Street, First Class Ledging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas, The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the coloured people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. Rev. R. H. Ragland united Clarence Whitside and Miss Sarah McDougal in the holy bonds of matrimony at 408 N. Main st. last Sunday morning. The Searchlight wishes the happy couple a long and prosperous married life. John E. Lewis and Phillip Hyde returned Monday morning from Topeka where they had been attendthe Baptist Convention. Syl Anderson says that two young Thomases walked on the waters of the mighty deep a few evenings ago as Peter did in the days of old. They heard a voice speak unto them and lo! it was he — Who? Did they get frightened? No! nit! Mrs. Lee Anderson and, Mrs. F. W. Phelps returned Saturday from their extended trip to Columbus, Pittsburg, Joplin, Galena and Baxter Springs. They report a most enjoyable time. The lawn social given by the ladies Court H. of J. at the residence of Mrs. J. S. Anderson, 1218 N. Main st., was a grand affair. A nice crowd was present. Mrs. Sam Williams and daughter have returned to the city to live. Rev. Dr. A. C. Terrill is making great dreparations for the annual Conference which will convene at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Sept. 15th. Rev. and wife and his members will make things pleasant for the delegates. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones have about completed the repairs on their home, 522 N. Water. They now have a home of which they may be justly proud. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Massey are erecting a nice modern cottage on their property, 507 N. Water. It is handsome in every regard and speaks well for the industry of Mr. and Mrs. Massey. Dan Switzer and wife have moved to Wichita to make this their future home. Prof. W. T. Vernon, Pres. of the Western University, Quindaro, Ks., one of the most eloquent colored speakers in the United States, will speak at the Garfield Hall Wednesday night Sept. 10tn. Let every one prepare to come and hear this gifted and learned speaker. Do you notice any change in the Searchlight? She is coming. Toas lodge No. 10 K. of P. will meet in regular session next Monday night at 8:30. The preliminary trial of Sam Jones which was set for last Tuesday was postponed till next Monday morning at 6 o'clock. GARFIELD HALL, SEPT. 10TH Did you ask the merchant with whom you trade, whether he "ads" in our paper? If not, why not? Insist upon it that he "ads" with us. Mrs. Bessie Evans, of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. The fine buggy horse of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson got foundered Wednesday night and died early Thursday morning. He was a fine animal and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson feel their loss keenly. We sympathise. Mr. Leon Diggs will give a Shaker pearan play at the Garfield Open house on Friday night, Sept. 5th. For the program see our next issue. Jno. T. Chinneth, Worshipful Master of Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, will leave Monday eve. for Kansas City where he will attend the Prince Hall Grand Lodge which will convene there next week, Aug. 27-28-29. Prof. W. T. Vernon will speak at Garfield Hall on Sept. 10th, Hear him It Always Pays to let people know what you have to sell and how much they may save by trading at your store, and the only way to inform the greater number of people of this fact is through the columns of their paper. An advertisement in this paper doesn't cost much, and it pays. The Booker T. Washington Club gave a delightful reception at the beautiful home of Mrs. Tho. Glover 704 N. Market st. last Wednesday eve. The entertainment was given in honor of the husbands and company of the ladies of the B. T. W-club. The large and spacious lawn was lighted with Japanese lanterns and carbon lights. In one corner of the yard the guests were served to grappe, while in another corner was the music furnished by Profs. Bell and Southard. Conversation was the chief amusement. Mrs. Thos. Glover addressed the guests concerning the Club and its good work, its origin and its success. Mrs. M. E. Carr spoke of the Ladies' Art Club and narrated the work which that Club is working to accomplish. Dr. Terril was called upon to make a few remarks and he electrified his hearers with historical recounts and of the great good that can be accomplished by Clubs, such as the B. T. W. and the G. L. A. Mrs. J. T. Chinneth made a few semarks; followed by Mr. Thos. Glover, who pointed out that since the Club's motto was "Onward and upward!" they should push forward. Afterwhich a menue consisting of crackers, pickles, salmon salad, ice creams, and cakes, were served. Those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. : — Ed Landrum, S. W. Fleming, Lee Anderson, J. E. Lewis, F. W. Phelps, G, W. White, W. N. Miller, J. T. Chinneth, J. M. Carr, A. T. Glover, S. E. Patton, J. L. Harper, T. H. Cox, J. H. Phelps. Revs. A. C. Terrill and wife, H. F. Frazier and wife, H. V. Plummer. B. Morris and wife. Messers: A. Morris, J. Rawles, Hackley, Thos. Glover, J: Thompson, S. Anderson, M. M. Clark, H. Massey, W. Dunson, H. 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Declining Chair Cars on all trains SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor. Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for reliable on relative to Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin. P. & T. A. Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large in voice of Men's Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies 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 proper thing and latest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main M. B. Call On 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. Thes. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main every evening—stop by when want-ing either Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. Something New A GOOD REPAIR AND NOVELTY WORKS Operated by Expert Mechanics We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels. 313 E. Douglas A boy in a hat points to a man in a suit. Are Receiving We are daily receiving new Fall and Winter Woolens of the latest novelties in Scotch Worsted and Coronation Suiting. Call and see my line as they are just the thing for the coming Season. The Peerless Tailor 508 East Douglas ave. CALL AT The ELITE Restaurant When You Want A GOOD MEAL Always The Best, and Cooked Well — MEALS 15cts — C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas. CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas. 10:39 a. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting 11:00 a. m. Preaching. 2:30 p. m. Sabbath School. 4:00 p. m. Mission Circle. 7:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Service. 8:00 p. m. Regular Divine Service, WEEK DAYS. Tuesday, 4 p. m. Junior Choir practice Thursday night, Prayer and Praise. Friday night, Senior Choir practice and Teacher's meeting. You are cordially invited to attend each of these services. H. V. Pluumer, pastor Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office .NEICHBORINGTOWNS. IOLA, KANSAS. Mr. A. G, Woods, of Osawatomie was in the city a few days last week. Mr. J. H. Perry is the only colored porter on the Southern Ks. Miss Gee of Girard visited Miss Ceckins this week. Mr. B. F. Allen of Neosho came down to the C. of P. Lodge meeting. ABILENE, Mr. and Mrs. Hamssess Hallie Hampton Reynolds returned the association in To Mr. and Mrs. Warreceived the sad news of their neice and Warderrin Walthall Mr. S. Hampton Mr. Nofthup and family left for Chicago Sunday. Rev. Young filled his regular appointment at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The Golden Tabernacle gave a special Saturday evening at the A. M. E. church and had great success. Rev. T. W. Greene left Saturday to fill his appointment in Burlington. He will return Monday. Meidames E. Coker and W. Brown went to the country Sunday to visit Mr. tnd Mrs. Ke'ler. Mr. and Mrs. McCollough were in from the country Sunday. Quite a number of people will attend the rally at Neosho Falls next Sunday. Bev. Young will hold his last quarterly meeting in Chanute next Sunday. SALE TH Second H $5.00 TO SCHOLLENBE AGENTS FOR GOOD BICYC ROWLEE SALE THIS WEEK Second Hand Wheels SCHOLLENBERGER BROS., AGENTS FOR GOOD BICYCLES, 230 N. Main St. --- Hardware Co., 823 North Main st. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses SEE? W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - RENTALS 301 North Main Street Peoples Hat Works, Old Hats Cleaned, Blocked, and Trimmed Like New. 121 South Lawrence Ave. Lewis' shop Successor to B. A. Fisher First Class Shave and Hair Cut 6081 $ \frac{1}{2} $ East Douglas Ave., John E. Lewis, Prop. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. Fletcher Block Phone 911 ABILENE, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Hampton and Missess Hallie Hampton and Catrie McReynolds returned Saturday from the association in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Warder and family received the sad news of the death of their neice and cousin Minnie Warderrin Walthall, Okla. Mr. S. Hampton is on the sick list this week. Miss Bossie Allen went to Srlina Saturday to visit relatives. Wm. Hampton returned from Clay Center Monday. CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS Mr. Knox made a business trip to Independence Monday. Mrs. E. Willeams is very sick at her home on west 5th st. Kev. George Parker receivsb a telegram Sunday stating that his daughter at Chanute is not expected to live. Rev. G, A. Griffith, presiding older, preached Eriday uight and Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church asterwhich he gave a grand lecture. Miss Rosa Ross, of Paosons, is visiting her cousen, Miss Rosa Surveyor. Miss L. Walker is very sick with the fever. IS WEEK Hand Wheels to $15.00 ERGER BROS., LES, 230 N. Main St. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E.Dowland Ave. 'Phone 857. PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159,N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SOMS. Props. HOUCK Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. The time has now come when the motto of the Negro must be the words of Benj. Franklin when he exclaimed on Aug. 2, 1776, "Now we must hang together or we shall be hanged seperately." Every Negro should have a winchester and a good revolver in his home for self protection. He should know how and have the nerve to use it. It will solve the "race problem" quicker than all else IMBODEN'S.... IMPERIAL FLO BREAKFA and you will LO AT YOUR GROCERS. WICHITA TRU — MNFACTU SAMPLE TRU Snit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Dresser Trunks — REPAIRING N 507 East Douglas Ave. Second T Pleases all GOOD Brea as snow.! TR J, H. Wildin, — All Flavors Of — Ice Cream FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers -- It is whit as snow.! TRY,IT. FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 320 East Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kan Bear in Mind FLOUR CUSTARD BASED COPYRIGHT L. S. NAFTSGER, President. E. R. POWELL, Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $87,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00, UNITED STATES' DEPOSITORY. DIRECTORS W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, E. R. Powell, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. ARE DOING WELL. Mrs. C: E. Crouch, wife of one of Sedgwick county's most prominent colored farmers, was in the city shop ping last Monday. Mrs. Crouch reports the crops in good condition. Their wheat which they have cut, but not thrashed, will, so Mrs. Crouch says, average between 17 and 20 bushels to the acre. The corn will average between 25 and 30 bushels to the acre. Some of the finest Irish potatoes ever raised on a Sedgwick county farm can be found at the Crouch farm. Mr. Crouch is, indeed, coming to the front; he has more than 7 tons of hay; has 18 head of cattle; about 15 head of hogs; chickens till you can't count; and about 14 turkeys Mr. Crouch is an example of what a colored man can do on a farm. Five years ago he went on this farm which is 21/2 miles northwest of Garden Plain, his only working tools being a team of horses and wagon and a OUR AND FAST FOOD LOVE good eating. IMBODEN MILLING CO. BUNK FACTORY MATERERS OF INKS & CASES Lugs, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Made To Order NEATLY DONE e., Phone 267 To None Head makers -- It is whit ERY, IT. GOTTO WEISS, Agent. Banner Mills Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 n Mind That whiteness is not the only good quality of Union Mills Flour. It is made from the best wheat grown, makes most delicious, sweetest and lightest bread, and gives the most complete satisfaction in every way. If you don't use it already, try it; you'll be convinced. It's PEERLESS RINCESS big lot of pluck, energy grit' and determination to succeed. Today he has all the latest improved farming implements with which to work plenty of cattle and hogs and lots of good grain. Every implement on his farm is paid for and he owes no man. This is a most glowing success in only five years time. What is true of the grand success of Mr. Crouch could be true with every energetic colorel man who will go on the farm to win. We are proud of his success and bid him speed on to more glorious successes. BRANCH OFFICES. The Searchlight can be found at the following places on sale:— Jackson House, 343 N. Main; People's Restaurant, 346 N. Main; Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main; Lewis' Barber Shop, 6081 E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office. IN DAY AND NIGHT A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER OFFICE PHONE 928 RES. PHONE 935 213 N MAIN ST. WICHITA, KANS. WN Miiler, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. Wichita. Kana. AS THE WORLD REVOLVES WHERE CRIME IS UNKNOWN. Island of Tristran D'Acunha Boasts Unique. Distinction. The recent death in his ninety-fifth year, of Thomas Watson, the "governor" of the small island of Tristram d'Acunha, in the South Atlantic ocean, directs attention to a little community which is practically severed from communication with the rest of the world. Tristram d'Acunha was discovered by the Portuguese in 1506, and formal possession was taken of this small speck in the ocean in 1871 by a company of British artillery, the better to keep a watch on Napoleon, at that time a prisoner in St. Helena. On the death of Napoleon the soldiers were withdrawn, with the exception of Corporal Glass and two companions, who, with some whaling men, were the founders of the present settlement. The colony flourished and numbered in 1820 twenty-seven souls, and in 1887 there was a population of ninety-seven. Property is held in common and there is no strong drink, and no crime, while the inhabitants are healthy and long-lived. The oldest inhabitant acts as governor. A ship of war pays the island an annual visit and brings the only mail that ever reaches the inhabitants. The settlement is in a fertile part of the island, and is called New Edinburgh. The population has been for some years almost stationary, and is affected by migrations to the Cape. Watson, the deceased governor, went to Tristram d'Acunha from the Cape sixy-five years ago, and never afterwards left the island. CORBIN TO VISIT THE EMPEROR Will Be Accompanied by His Wife During Trip to Germany. Adjutant General Corbin, accompanied by Mrs. Corbin and Col. John- W. V. Mrs. Corbin. ston, his aid, and Gen. Young, will leave for Europe in a few days to be the guests of Emperor William in witnessing the German army maneuvers. Mrs. Corbin is one of the most popular hostesses in the national capital, and her absence will be noticed in the round of festivities. Powerful Light for London Street. A portable street light of great illuminating power is the device of the Westminster County Council for lessening accidents from London fogs. A cylindrical tank eighteen inches in diameter and two feet high is charged with twenty-five gallons of petroleum, and compressed air forces vapor from the oil into a standpipe provided with a burner. On igniting the torch flares up eighteen inches to two feet, with a power of 1,000 candles. LAST OF THE "LIGHT ERIGADE" Sole Survivor of Famous Charge Living at Sharon, Mass. Sharon, Mass., enjoys the distinction of having as a resident Blair Irwin, who, as far as is known, is the sole survivor of the gallant 600 who made the famous charge at Balaklava during the Crimean war, an exploit which was immortalized by Tennyson in his poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade." Mr. Irwin was a soldier in the British army for more than 10 years, at a time when it was seeing some of its most arduous service and achieving some of its most glorious results. He participated in the four great battles of the Crimean war, Alma, Sebastopol, Balaklava and Inkerman, and his A. B. Blair Irwin. regiment aided in the putting down of the Indian mutiny, being present at the relief of Lucknow. Famous French Physician Well Named "Doctor of Medicine" Named "Benefactor of Mankind." Suffering humanity owes to no one a greater debt than to Louis Pasteur, the "benefactor to mankind." His researches into the mysteries of science, as the whole world knows, brought about results which enable the physicians of to-day to successfully cope with maladies which once baffled the medical practitioner and Louis Pasteur. which prevent scourges that before his discoveries yearly claimed thousands of victims. As a tribute to his memory, a statue was unveiled recently at his birthplace—Dole, Jura, France—and impressive exercises marked the event. Pasteur's death occurred in 1895. Pasteur was the first to definitely establish the presence and role in the human body of the micro-organisms concerning whose existence savants had disputed for centuries. By cultivating germs, studying their development and following out their mode of life, Pasteur created, in all its main outlines, a new scientific, bacteriology—a science which has since, in his hand, yielded the richest results. SORROW IN YOUNG GIRL'S LIFE Elizabeth Crocker, Married at 17, Elopement—quarrel—criminal action for nonsupport of the wife—tears and reconciliation. This is the story of Harleigh Holmes and Elizabeth Crocker of Denver. The whole little drama has been enacted since February. The nonsupport case came one day and the next the wife, with misty eyes, on the arm of her husband, was seeking the dismissal of the case. The story began at Loretto convent in Denver in February, when the 17-year-old girl eloped with her 21-year-old husband. They then went to live on Curtis street, Denver, where her guardian, summoned hastily from Chicago by the news of the secret marriage, found them. They left for the south and lived in Albuquerque, N. M., for a time. Their return to Denver and quarrel were recent. In reply to his wife's charge of nonsupport, Holmes averred that she was so indolent that she did not take care of the house J. G. G. Elizabeth Holmes hold as she should. He charged that her inattention to household duties made it impossible to live with her. A Year's Food for a Menagerie. In 1901 the animals in the Regent's Park menagerie consumed 104 tons of horsefish, a little over 8 tons of goat's flesh, 10 tons of whiting, nearly a ton of flounders, a half-ton of rough fish, 1,260 pints of shrimps, and close on 10,000 fowl-heads. From the corn merchant came 153 loads of clover, 144 loads of hay, 238 loads of straw, 185 quarters of oats, 34 quarters of barley, 39 quarters of wheat, and 3 tons of oilcake. The game-birds took, among other things, 62 quarters of maize and 7 quarts of buckwheat, while for the seed-eaters were provided 24 quarters of canary, 11 quarters of hemp, 8 quarters of rape, and 8 quarters of millet. The baker furnished 4,262 quarter loaves and 15 tons of biscuit; and from the dairy came 5,086 quarts of milk and 33,300 eggs, or nearly 100 for every day in the year. The grocery sent 266 tins of preserved milk, 498 lb. of sugar, 321 lb. of raisins, 111 lb. of currants, 159 lb. of figs, and 39 pots of Liebig. The fraterterer and others also contributed largely to the menu. Praises Life of J. W. Mackay. P. H. Lannon, of Salt Lake City, says J. W. Mackay, whose friend he was for nearly a lifetime. had no trait that did not go to make the perfect man. His charities, always modestly given, amounted to more than $225. 000 a year. ROSTER SUNFLOWER GRAND LODGE, K. of P. 1902-'03. Jno. E. Lewis, G. C., Box 1017-Res. 123 N. Emporia Wichi ta. Rev. J. S. King, G. V. C. Weir City. W, A. Harvey, G. P. C., Lawrence. Rev. J. D. Morrow, G. P. Yale. W. N. Miller, G. K. of R. & S. 110 N. Mainst., Wichita. Jas. Ellen, G. M. of Ex. Iola. H. Galoway, G. I. G. Yale. FM artin, G. O. G. 229 W. Elm, Wichita. Burl Pope, S. R. ENDOWMENT BOARD. Jno. E. Lewis, chairman, 122 N. Emporia, Wichita. R. H. Wade, Sec, 1100 Spruce, Topeka. A. T. Gloves, Treas. 700 N. Market, Wichita. SUBORDINATE LODGES In Good Standing Jurisdiction of Kansas, Western Star No. 1 Lawrence C Wilson Chan Com R Burns K of R & S Excelsior No. 3, Topeka R H Wade, Chan Com W W Plunb, K of R & S Prince Albert No. 4, Ark. City G H Drumgold Chan Com W M Hooker K of R & S Weir No. 5, Weir City S W Fourd Chan Com Abe Dorcas K of R & S Great Pacific No. 6, Pittsburg Jessie Godley Chan Com Jno Peoples K of R & S Friendly Aid No. 7, Parsons H R Bradley, Chan Com J M Tiggs, K of R & S Toas No. 10, Wichita W. N. Miller, Chan Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S. Pythian No. 13, Junction City Abe Ashburry, Chan Com. Robt. Maddox, K, of R & S Stringer No. 14, Kansas City Dr. S. H. Thompson, Chan Com. J. W. King, K of R & S Wesley No. 17, Fleming J. H. Brown, Chan. Com. R. D. Anderson, K of R & S Morning Star No. 18, Yale Isiaac Felton, Chan- Com. Rev. A. J. Rogers, K of R & S Hope No. 19, Sterling G. W. Boydston, Chan Com J. S. Fuller, K of R & S Herculean No. 20, Wichita W. M. Hallum, Chan Com E. D. Grayson, K of R & S Bonus No. 21, Hutchinson H. B Owen, Chan Com N O Berry, K of R & S Sprig of Myrtle No. 22, Iola Jas Ailen, Chan Com J W Woodard, K of R & S Mrs. S. McWorter of Valley Center entertained last Thursday evening at her residence in honor of her neice, Mrs. McLinley of Chrney, Okla., Mrs. Smith of Chicago and Mr. Thos. Clark of Ruiney, Ill. Those present were: Mesdamhs McKinley and Smith; Messers T, Clark, F. Hill.C. McWorters, O. Clark, A. Clark, G. Jones, T. McWaters. Misses E Clark and S Clark and Mr. and Mrs. H Clark and Mr and Mr and Mrs Riskmrn. Mr. Al Henderson has been on sick llist this week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Wright have moved from Riverview to N. Main. The A. M. E. Sunday school will nave their picnic Thvrsday, Aug, 28 at Linwood park. They will leave the church at 8 o'clock. There is to be a wedding soon. Guess who it is. Rev. J. H. Vanlue spent a few days this week in the city visiting his family. For the new Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service November 1, 1902, by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. The competition is open to the public and condition involves no fees of any kind. For circular of instructions, write Jno. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago. EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS VIA THE FRISCO SYSTEM is the FAMOUS HEALTH & PLEASURE RESORT. OZARK MOUNTAINS $1.00 for the round trip, tickets on sale every day, good to return any time within three months from date of sale. Too often it is the case with the Negro that he entirely overlooks the busiest enterprises run by some member of the race, and will go blocks to spend his laat dollar with the white store that doesnt care the flip of their finger sor his trade, these stores show they do not give the rap of their finger for the cooed people nor their trade, by persistingly refusing to advertise in Negro papers, by never contributing to Negro churches or Negro charitable institutions. These same Negroe never stop to think that should they have no colored stores with which to trade that they should at least trade with the firms who advertise occasionally in Negro newspapera. When Negroes learn to spend their money where it will do the race most good, they realize a wholesome change" in the condition of affairs for the good. --- MRS. B. J. TOPP AT REST. Early Monday morning the stealthy death angel gently rapped at the home of Mrs. Benjamin J. Topp, 939 N. Wichita st., and read to her the solumn subpoena of Him who judges the quick and the dead This snmmons called Mrs. Topp to forthwith appear at the judgment bar of God and then and there to give an account of her stewartship during her short temporary habitation on earth. She bade farewell to husband, to children, relatives and friends, and obeyed the summons and now she is resting peacefully with her God. If man could comprehend the thousands, yes, millions, and lo! countless billions billions who have received a like summons, man would indeed be wonderful, yes, super human. The way Mrs. Topp has gone countless multitudes have gone and all, yes, all must ere long go. Mrs. Sarah Topp was born in Davidson county, Tenn. 28 years ago, and came to Wichita April 7, 1887, where she lived until her death. In 1892 she was married to Mr. B. J. Topp aud four children, 1 boy and three girls, blessed thei union. Last February Mrs. Topp was taken down with typhoid pneumonia from which she never recovered and which was the cause of her death. Mrs. Topp was a member of the Friendship Baptist church and was the first person whom Rev. W. R. Hardy baptised after he was ordained to preach. Funeral services were held at the Tabernacle Baptist church last Tuesday at 3 p.m. The funeral was preached by Rev. W. R. Hardy. For the first time in history an exposition conucted entirely by Negroes was opened at the First regiment armory in Chicago on Aug. 14 and will continue thirty days. Exhibits of the various kinds of work done by Negroes from the time the first American slave was put to work in rice and cotton fields to the present day are on exhibition. To show that Negroes are capable for better work than they are generally given to do, there are on the floor of the expasition a post office, telegraph and express offices. Actual business is transacted by Negroes at each of these places, mails, telegrams and express packages being delivered to officials and exhibitors of the exposition. An attendance of 5,000 greeted the inauguration of the exposition. All the profits of the enterpriso will go to the endowment fund of the home for aged and infirmed colored people. Rev. W. R. Hardy and Dr. E Harrison left Thursday evening for Colorado. Rev. Hardy returned to his charge in Pueblo while Dr. Harrison went on a short business trip and will return in four or five days. Rev. B. Morris returned Sunday from Topeka where he has been attending the Northwestern Baptist Asssciation. Say the Revr had a fine time. He did as a fact. Why yau can see the brord smiles as they beam out on his face. Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oysters. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2006. 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. $100 cash prize for a name is the City Ticket Office Corner Main and Douglas Ave. J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn, City Ticket Agent, Div, Pass, Agen Wichita, Kansas. FOR SALE:—A good paying restaurant at 339 N. Main st. will sell cheap. The rea4on for selling the ower has other business away from the city. Call at 339 N. Main st. C. Ralston. Prop. WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday 11.00 am No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 pm No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 pm No. 473, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 am WEST BOUND Leave bulb No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. No. 8, Texas Fast Express No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 3.10 p.m. EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 9.45 p.m. 9.05 p.m. 1.35 p.m. FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.20 pm St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10.15 pm WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 pm Meteor 8.25 pm ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. B. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.30 pm K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 pm Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 pm Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 pm Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 pm Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 pm Wellington Accommodation 8.45 pm Caldwell Acc. Except Sun. 3.45 pm Texas Express 5.10 pm Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 pm Searchlight $1.00 House Concurrent Resolution No. 20 For the submission of a proposition amend the constitution of the state of Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therefor SECTION 1. The following propositions amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the stateafer their approval or rejection: That section 3 of article be amended to read as follows: Sec. 3. The member of the legislature shall receive a compensation for their services the sum five hundred dollars for a regular session and five dollars per day for any special session, and three cents for each mile traveled by the usual route in going and returning from the place of meetings but such compensation shall not in the aggregate gate exceed the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for any special session. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the legislature in the year A. D. 19 2, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Approved February 28, 1901. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct copy of the original rolled resolution now in file in my office and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 1901. GEO. A. CLARK. SEAL. Secretary of State. Remember the Big Time at the Garfield on Wednesday night Sept. 10th. Every body shoul be there. Don't miss tnis Grand Time. Miss Minnie Jackson left Sunday morning for Carlton, Mo. to visit her sclativei.