Wichita Searchlight
Saturday, August 30, 1902
Wichita, Kansas
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YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER.
The Undoing Of The
FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS
To The Constitution Of the United States
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 Undo
FOURTEENTH AND FIFTH
To The Constitution
A Paper Read By Lawyer Jars
Before the National Afro-A
annual Session In St. Pauls
A citizen owing allegiance to the government is entitled very justly to protection from the government. Again, "No state shall make or enforce any law, which shall abridge the priviliges or immunities of citizens of the United States." What are priviliges and immunities of citizens of the State? "To be protected in life and liberty, to acquire possess and enjoy property, to contract and be contracted with under general laws; to be exempt from inequality in the burdens of government; to establish family relations under the regulations of law; to institute and maintain action of every kind in the courts and to make defense against unlawful violence." It was intended by this amendment to protect in life and liberty, the possession and use of property to every citizen under equal and impartial laws, which govern the entire country. I quote from a letter of Justice Story's to Dr. Francis Lieber in speaking of a work of the latter's entitled, "The State." This, said he, "puts the State up to true foundation—a society for the establishment and administer of general Justice—Justice to all equal and fixed, recognizing individual rights and not imparting them. This recognizes the important truth—in a republican government—the fundamental truth—that the minority have indisputable and unilienable rights—that the majority are not everything and the minority nothing; that the people may do what they please, but that their power is limited to what is just to all society." I quote from the Hon. Charles Sumner who with John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and Frederic Douglass complete a quartett of the most devout and illustrious supporters of human rights that have ever been mentioned in the annals of any country. In his argument so, "Equality before the Law," he said, "These are not vain words. Within the sphere of their influence no person can be created, no person can be born with civil or political priviliges not enjoyed equally by all his fellow citizens; nor can any institution be established recognizing distinction of birth. Here is the great charter of rights of every human being drawing vital breath upon this soil, whatever may be his condition and whoever may be his parents. He may be poor, weak, humble or black—he may be Caucasian Jewish, Indian, or Ethiopian; he may be French, German, English or Irish extraction, but before the constitution these distinctions disappear. He is not poor, weak, humble or black, nor is he Caucasian, Jew, Indian or Ethiopian. Nor is he French, German, English or Irish; he is a man, the equal of all his fellowmen. He is one of the children of the state, which like an impartial parent regards all its offspring with equal care. To some it may justly allow higher duties, ac-
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cording to higher capacities; but it welcomes all to its equal hospitable board. The state initiating the Divine justice is no respector of persons."
The Article further says, "No state shall 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 laws." (In the light of several happenings since the adoption of this amendment the most skeptical is almost constrained to a belief in the doctrine of inspired writers. If ever there were such, I now ready to declare the framers of the amendment were thus endowed. With the rights and securities of citizens so well guarded as they were before the passage of this article, who but the most wise of statesmen would have seen the necessities for it—who but one inspired as of God.) A very able writer has said, "The securities of individual rights cannot be too frequently declared nor in too many forms of words; nor is it possible to guard too vigilantly against the encroachments of power, nor to watch with too lively a suspicion the propensity of persons in authority to break through the 'cobweb chains of paper constitutions'." And the writer adds in a note, "It is not often that legislatures are so reckless as to disregard, openly and boldly, the restrictions of the constitution from which they derive their authority; but it cannot be denied that sometimes when desirous to accomplish something that the spirit and intent of the constitution forbid they question with close and technical nicety the words employed, in order to discover whether it may not be possible to keep within the letter of the instrument, while defeating its plan and manifest purpose." Undoubtedly it was the intention of the framers of this part of the amendment to guard effectually against passion usurping control of affairs and against corrupt and interested motives in shaping our laws.
A certain class of people had in certain states been held as property. They belonged to a proscribed race. They were ignorant and non-self supporting. They had been used to the dominion of their masters. They were not calculated to exercise the rights and perform the duties of citizenship with that degree of foresight necessary to insure them that support, independence and self-protection, which their now new situation and condition demanded. They had been liberated and turned loose without a dollar in money or a foot in earth. I offer no criticism upon the manager of their freedom but beg leave to say, that had the lands which had been made rich and fertile by their labor—which had been purchased by the sweat of their brow, been confiscated and turned over to them, this action of the national legislature would have
WICHITA, KANSAS, AUG. 30, 1902.
been unnecessary. An appropriation of a financial competency, either in the manner I have mentioned or from the national treasury (if I may mention such an Idea with impunity) would have placed the Negro beyond the dependence upon his former master, who looked invidiously upon his freedom and sought every opportunity, directly and indirectly, to destroy it. With this state of affairs is it any wonder that the friends of the oppressed should put forth such measures in such a manner as would forever and completely protect the weak against the virulent and wicked tendencies and impositions of the strong. "It should be observed", says Judge Story, "of the terms, life, liberty and property that they are representative terms, and are intended and must be understood to cover every right to which every member of the body politic is entitled under the law. The limbs are equally protected with the life, the right to the pursuit of happiness, in any legitimate calling or occupation is as much guaranteed as the right to go about and move from place to place. The word liberty, here employed, implies the opposite of all those things which beside the deprivation of life and property were forbidden by the great charter. The rights thus guaranteed are something more than mere priviliges of locomotion; the guarantee is the negation of arbitrary power in every form which results in the deprivation of right. The word we imply to comprehend the whole, is not, therefore, a mere shield of personal liberty but to civil liberty and political liberty also, so far as it is conferred and possessed. The word embraces all our liberties—personal, civil and political. None of them are to be taken away, except in accordance with established principles, none can be forfeited, except the finding of legal cause after due inquiry."
The second section of Article XIV refers to representation in Congress. It says, "Representation shall be proportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taexd. But when the right to vote at any election for choice of electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of the state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any inhabitants of such State, being 21 years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state." To this section but one construction can be given. The sole purpose and intent of it was then and is now, to prevent the state or states which denied the colored people the right to vote or in any way abridged that right, from having the number of such persons so denied as a basis for representation in Congress. The language is so plain that comment is absolutely unnecessary.
As to the third section and the last one I deem it necessarp to consider now, it provides that, "No person shall be Senator or Representative in Congress or electors of Pres-
ident or Vice-Pirsident or hold any office civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress or as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a membes of any State legislature, or as an Executive or Judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof." It must be observdd that the provisions of this amendment do not take from the states any of those powers of government which by the constitution were "reserved to the states respectively." It does prohibit the state from exercising certain powers over her citizens, but these are not such powers as the people of a free government desire to entrust to their rulers. This amendment does not take from the state any power already given by the Constitution but it is intended to prevent the possible exercise of any unjust powers or the enactment of any tyranical and pernicious measures. It is only intended to be observed when the essential principles of our civil government are in some states so far as they pertain to certain citizens, disregarded. It is, "When", says Judge Story, "the state purposely abuses its functions in the oppression of individuals or systematically refuses or neglects to employ its functions in giving protection to any class of its citizens, that the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the common government, which for general purposes is "ever the whole" interpose its command to prevent the wrong. "It is not impairing the rights of the state but preventing it in the exercise of unjust and unholy powers."
POPULATION SMALLER IN 1902 THAN IN 1901.
NET Loss IN A YEAR, 3,239
CHEROKEE COUNTY LOST 4,265
PEOPLE FROM MARCH
TO MARCH.
Other Counties That Lost Heavily
Were Douglass, Jackson, Jefferson,
Pottawatomie, Republic
Topeka, Aug. 25.—(Special) The population of Kansas, March, 1902, as returned by assessors through their county clerks to the state board of agriculture, was 1,464,569, as against 1,467,808 last year, or a loss of 3,239, a little more than one fifth of 1 per cent. Forty-seven counties report increases aggregating 23,708; 55 have decreassd 26,947; 3 made no returns. Sedgwick county gained the most, 3,396, followed by Allen, Montgomery and Bourbon in the order named, and the smallest, 18, is in Hamilton. Cherokee reports by far the heaviest loss, 4,265, and Neosho the least, 4. Atchison, Morton and Wyandotts county figures are those of last year. Wyandotte has the largest number of inhabitants of any county in the state; Shawnee second, Sedgwick third and Crawford fourth.
NO 14
THIRD ANNUAL JUBILEE
OF THE Wichita Searchlight
Prof. W. T. ERNON
VERNON
President of The Colored 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
This JUBILE 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
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INVITES ALL THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS.
The management of the Searchlight believes that it will do much good to have the young people hear the excellent lecture of that matchless lecrurer, Prof. W. T. Vernon, who will lecture at Garfield hall on Wednesday night, Sept. 10th from the subject "The Building of a Race". For several years Prof. Vernon has been most closely allied with church and Sunday school work and believing that a few words from him to the pupils of our respective Sunday schools will have a wholesome effect, the management has extended an invitation to each Sunday school in the city to attend this lecture in a body. All the Sunday school scholars will be admitted free of charge together with their respective superintendents and teachers. The only condition is that the schools must come in a body. No pupil will be admitted free after his or her school has passed inside the hall. We want the children hear Prof. Vernon and will admit them free in order that they may have this opportunity.
There is nothing short about the Searchlight except its finances and that would be better if all would pay what they ewe.
Why not some energetic colored man or men open a first-class grocery store and drug store? It would pay.
You should hear the chorus of children at Garfield hall Sept. 10th.
Politics and poliiiicians are taking things easy these hays.
" UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. "
ILLITERACY AMONG VOTERS. It Is 6 Per Cent in Large Cities and 18 Per Cent in Small Towns
and Country.
The census office issued a preliminary report on illiteracy among men of voting age in city and country districts in the census year 1900. The report includes under the term "illiterate" those who can neither read nor write and also a small number who can read but cannot write.
In the United States as a whole, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, the male population at least 21 years of age and living in cities having at least 25,000 inhabitants, was 5,885,644, of whom 330,223, or 6 per cent; were reported illiterate. In the rest of the country; the number of men of voting age was 15,248,655, of whom 1,949,247, or 13 per cent, were reported as illiterate.
These figures indicate that illiteracy among adult males is less than half as prevalent in the large cities as it is in the rest of the United States. The difference, the report says, is due largely to the fact that the urban population of the country is massed in the northern and eastern states, and illiteracy is less frequent there than in other parts of the country.
Illiteracy among adults, the report says, is found in the large cities less frequently than elsewhere in all the states and territories except New Hampshire, New York, Kansas and Oregon.
The report continues:
"As the difference between the large cities and the rest of the country in the Northern states is affected by the presence in the cities of large numbers of illiterate immigrant; so in the Southern states the same difference may be affected by the presence of the Negro population."
The report concludes as follows: "Among the native whites the differences between the populatio of large cities in the North and in the South in the matter of illiteracy are comparatively slight, but in the smaller cities and rural districts of the South a considerable per cent of the adult population have not acquired the elements of book education.
"As a rule a population living in large cities is likely to include a smaller proportion of illiteracy than a population scattered over a sparsely settled area and more difficult to reach by an effective system of public schools."
Centropolis Hotel,
605 North Main Street,
First Class Ledging,
Nice, Clean Beds.
Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night.
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Wichita. Kan
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.
L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL,
President. Vice Presiden
J. M. MOORE.
Cashier.
THE
Fourth National Bank
Capital $100,000.00
Surplus $87,000.00
Deposits $1,700,000.00
UNITED STATES'
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DIRECTORS
W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moere,
E. R. Powell, R. L. Holmes,
W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger,
B. F. McLean.
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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.
The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRON IZE THEM.
Jno. T. Chinneth, Worshipful, Master of Arkansas Valley lodge No. 21, A. F. & A. M., left Sunday night for Kansas City to attend the meeting of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, which convened in that city Aug 27th.
Dr. J. E. Farmer made this office a pleasant call this week with a nice piece of work which we appreciated highly. Call again Doctor.
The children of Golden Rod Tent No.26, will sing "My Country 'tis of thee" and "America" at the Anniversary Jubilee at Garfield hall Wednesday night, Sept. 10th. This will be inspiring to hear the voices of 87 children join in singing these patriotic songs. They will be unber the direction of the Queen Mother, Mrs. Geo. W. White, who has a reputation for training children. This will be something graud.
Mrs. Jas. Gardner heard from her husband, who is in Oklahoma and he states that he is doing nicely. Jim is taking a little bout for his health.
Do you notice any change in the Searchlight? She is coming.
Jno. E. Lewis, G. C., K. of P.' received a telegram Sunday from Arkansas City stating the serious illness of Bro. P. A. Delano of that city. Bro. Lewis left Sunday for Arkansas City.
Rev. A. C. Terrill is making preparations to give the public a rare treat in the line of socials. Be on the lookout for the date and name.
Sargt. C. R. Stewart and wife have moved from N. Wlrhita st, to N. Water.
Go to. Garfield hall Wednesday night, Sept. 10th and hear that wonderful orator Prof. W. T. Vernon.
The lecture at the 2nd Baptist church, Monday night was a grand success.
Miss Alice Thompson who has been sick is on the mend.
Rev. H. V. Plummer and his members have let the contract for the re-painting of the 2nd Baptist church.
Died:—Little Roy Gardenhire, 12 years old, son of John Gardenhire, Saturdad night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the 2nd Baptist church under the auspices of the children of Golden Rod Tent No. 26.
Prof. W. T. Vernan is conceded to be one of the most learned and eloqueno speakers now before the American people. Go to Garfield hall on Wednesday night Sept. 10th and hear him lecture on the subject "The building of a Race". It will be fine to hear.
On Sept. 5th the members of the 2nd Baptiot church will play Othelo at Garfield hall, under the leadership of Mr. Leon Diggs. This promises to be a novel as well as highly classical production of one Shakespeare's best and most difficult plays. They invite all to come and see the play as given by some of Wichita's most talented talent.
Mrs. Chas. Perry, of Joplin, Mo., is in the city the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. E. Carr, 638 N. Main st.
Mrs. Frand Gardenhire is quite ill her home on North Main'st. She was reported to be extremely low on last Saturday night.
Mrs. Frank S. Wilkins after spending more than five weeks visiting her sister and friends in Kansas City, Mo., returned home last Sunday night. She reports having had a most enjoyable time during her sojourn in the twin cities and returns home feeling much refreshed.
The presentaton of the Shakespearan sketches by the Wichita Home Talent Concert Co. at Garfield Hall Friday night Sept. 5th promises to be a grand affair. You should attend. Go early to get a seat.
The A. M. E. Sunday school gave a picnic at Linwood park Thursday. Owing to business matters Dr. H. Harrison was forced to postponed his contemplated trip to Colorado.
Prof. W. T. Vernon will speak at Garfield Hall on Sept. 10th. Hear him
Messers Jas. A. Robinson and John Williams have opened a first class reoming house at 432 N. Main st. where they are prepared to accommodate all who desire rooms.
As we go to press it is reported to us that Mrs. J. A. Martin is dangerously ill at her home 839 N. Water
Rev. J. H. Vanluespent this week in the city with his family. He was kept busy attending his many property interests.
Miss Grace McDougal came up from Arkansas City, Thursday morning on business, and to spend a few days visiting relatives and friends. She made this office a welcomed visit. Come again Miss. Give the Wichita Home Talent Concert Co., your presence at Garfield Hall, Friday night, Sept. 5th. Encourage them in the presentation of classical productions.
We made a survey last Monay of the beautiful five room modern cottage being built by Mr. and Mrs. Ike Patton on their property on N. Water st. It is certainly a fine, cozy structure and speaks well for the taste of Mr. and Mrs. Patton.
The SEARCHLIGHT has no wings at all—but it gets there just the same.
Isreal Bros., the mechanical inventors, 229 N. Main are the fixers of any old thing. Call on them for all kind of repairs.
Prof. Vernon at Garfield, Sept. 10th
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622 N. Main, Phone 530
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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
The Associated Press is authorized to say that the reports so persistently circulated to the effect that the wife and daughter of former Attorney General Griggs have become Christian Scientists are pure fiction.
Banner Mills
ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED
POENISCH BROS., Props.
622 N. Main,
Phone 530
Successor to B. A. Fisher
First Class Shave and Hair Cut
6081 East'Douglas Ave.,
Get a Searchlight, if you want the news.
That whiteness is not the only good quality of Union Mills Flonr. 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.
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When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E. Douglas Ave. 'Phone 257.
PEERLESS
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LAUNDRY
Best Laundry in the City
155-159,N. Market St. Phone 232
SELOVER & SONS. Props.
HOUCK
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Building Hardware, Garland and
Quick Meal Steel Ranges
Garland Cook Stoves at the very low
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Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining
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A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder,
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Ice Cream and lunch served at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main every evening—stop by when wanting either
Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work.
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A
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508 East Douglas ave.
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Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas.; Pach Kas., Cheney, Kas.
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Wichita.....Kane.
IT IS PAPA FRAZIER NOW.
Rev. H. F. Frazier, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, is as happy as happy can be. His hapdiness knowe no bounds. It is caused from the fact that a bouncing baby boy made its appearance at the Frazier home, 239 New York Ave., last Saturday evening and thus he has ample reasons to rejoice. The youngster will grow fast and fat and will soon be able to take a Snnday about with the good pastor. Mother and son are doing well. Dr. E. Harrison attended.
ATTENTION PLEASE.
We wish to call the attention of our readers to the big Anniversary Jubilee at Garfield hall on Wednesday day, Sept. 10th. The management is sparing no pains to make this one of the grandest functions of the year. There will be plenty of music and a fine program. The famous Clark-Chinneth Orchestra and the well known Bell-Southard Orchestra and the Wichita Colored Band will be on hand to furnish sweet strains of music. Each of these organizations are fine musicians within themselves and the public will be given a rare treat in all. The two orchestras will occupy seats in the orchestra circle while the band will occupy seats arranged for the occasion. As stated in previous issues, ushers will meet all at the door and escort each to a convenient seat. The doors will open promptly at 7:00 and the program will begin at 8:30. At 7:45 the Sunday school scholars, superintendents and teachers will march in and take seate on the platform; followed by the children of Golden Rod Tent No. 26, under the escort of their capable Queen Mother, Mrs. Geo. W. White. Also seated on the stage will be 12 vice presidedts. The program will be in charge of Hon. Thos. Glover, who act as Master of Ceremonies. Promptly at 8:30 the program will begin by the singing of "My Country 'tis of thee" led by children of the Golden Red Tent and the children of the respective Sabbath schools and in which the whole audience will join in singing. At the conclusion of this song the Master of Ceremonies will prevent Rev. H. V. Plummer, pastor of 2nd Baptist church, will make a ten minute opening address, after which a baritone solo by Mr. John Edgerton, Wichita's favorite son. Followed by a short address by Rev. H. F. Frazier pastor of New Hope Baptist church and Rev. J. A. Fletcher pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church at the conclusion of which Rev. A. C. Terrill will be introduced, who will in turn introduce to the audience the speaker of the evening, Prof. W. T. Vernon. By a long association with Prof. Vernon, few men are more able to introduce him than is Rev. Dr. Terrill, Prof. Vernon will speak from the subject, "The Building of a Race", a subject which will interest all. At its conclusion a few words from the editor of this paper and one or two other features will conclude the program. Arrangements have been made to serve refreshments and the following ladies will compose that dommit-
tee:—Mesdames Thos. Cox, Lee Anderson, E. D. Grayson, Stewart Waters, F. W. Phelps, M. E. Carr, W. E. Whitted, E. Kyle, Al Henderson, Robt. Davis, W. N. Miller and Miss Susie Kyle.
STEWART'S RALLY.
The Stewarts of the A. M. E. church have arranged a big rally at that church for the 2nd Sunday in Sept., which will be Sept. 14th, to raise a sum of money for the benefit of their very faithful pastor, Rev. A, C. Terrill, who has labored so heroicly for and with that church as its pastor for the last three years. This will be the last chance which the stewarts will have to raise money for their believed pastor before the session of the Annual Conference which will convene here Sept. 17th. The rally is being led by father Saunders, one of the founders of the church, and he appeals to all to come out on the second Sunday in Sept. (Sept. 14) and help them in their effort. Do not forget to bring your pocket book. Rev. Terrill deserves it and all should come preprad to give liberally.
QUAINT CHARACTERS.
In this world below there are many queer and quaint characters. To attempt to enumerate them, each seperately, would be near an impossibility. But out of the many quaint and queer ones, there are a few whom we come more in contact with than others. For an instance: There is the ever wakeful, self-important, officious fellow; the man who "imagines" that he is the apex on which and around which the whole world revolves and is dependent. This class of fellows are dangerous, not from a point of pre-intent, but from the want of knowing whereof they speak and what they do. They are a laughing stock
Then there is the "mealy mouthed" big "I" little "you" fellow. This is the fellow who "knows it all" and when you boil him down the truth is, he knows nothing and a very litals of that. This fellow is somewhat of a danger, but mostly to himself. In this list may also be mentioned the "leader(?)" the man who can always "handle(?)" somebody. To rid of him we place him as the fellow who is a fool for the want of knowing bettere. But of all the quaints and queers the most bunglesome and dangerous cuss in the big "politician(?)" the fellow who has under his finger-tips the entire vote of his ward or city. This fellow is indeed a nuisance and a menace to good society. But, we guess they are some of those necessary evils, which are now, have always been and from the present outlook always will be found.
Dr. Claude G. Baker,
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DENTAL PARLORS
Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office
.NEIGHBORINGTOWNS
CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS
Mr. E. K. Knox went to Oswego last Saturday morning. He reports a fine time.
Mrs. Brown of Oswego was in Cherryvale attending the Reunion.
The Reunion was a grand affair this year and well attended.
Rev. Wilson of a very soul stirring A M E church last Miss Fannie T for Hill City
Mr. W. F. Wary interesting led church Monday n
Mr. I. J. Knox after spending a few weeks in Cherryvale returned to Wichita Saturday and reports a fine time at the Reunion.
Miss Mary Russel and Miss Addie Worley were over from Oswege last week the guest of Mrs. Bessie Radcliff. They returned to their home Sunday.
Mrs. E. Williams is on the sick list this week.
Mrs. Mary Wheaton left Sunday for Iola where she expects to make her future home.
Rev. G. A. Griffin presiding elder preached at the A M E church Monday night.
Miss Daisy Cross, of Columbus, was the guest of Miss Rosa Surveyor last week:
ABILENE, KANSAS
Mr. S, Geary left Monday for the Lawrence University.
Rev. Wilson accompanied by Rev. Ross was in this city Thursday.
Mr. W. Warder returned rrom Gypsum City Sunday morning.
Miss M. Grant, of Topeka, is here visiting sister and friends.
WILL SERVE MEALS
AT THE CENTROPOLIS HOTEL
Mrs. Maggie Smith will begin serving meals at the Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main st. Sunday noon. Below we give her full bill of fare for Sunday dinner.
Sunday Dinner.
Queen Olives Worcester Sauce
Tomato Catsup
ROAST
Beef—brown gravey. Chicken—dressing
COLD MEAT
Ox Tongue—with lemon
BOILED
Ham—with sliced Pine Apple
VEGETABLES
Cream Potatoes Peas in Cream
Brown Sweet Sugar Corn
ENTRIES
Sliced Tomatoes Celery
BREAD
Wheat Old Kentucky Corn
PASTRY DESERT
Green Apple Water Melon
ICE TEA— COFFEE— MILK
FRUIT
ICE CREAM—EXTRA
OUR SALE
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Come While There Is A Choice Left.
Schollenberger Bros.
Agents For Good Bicycles.
280 N, Main St., Wichita.
A good barber who wishes a good job and steady employment should write to Sherman Teal, Wellington, Ks.
$5.00 To $15.00
Rev. Wilson of Topeka delivered a very soul stirring sermon at the A M E church last Thursday night.
Miss Fannie Tolles left Saturday for Hill City.
Mr. W. F. Warder deiivered a very interesting lecture at the Baptist church Monday night. Subj. "Minds that reason not and souls that feel not".
Rev. C. R. Cox filled h's regular stand last Sunday.
Rev Chisil delivered an interesting sermon at the Baptist church Sunday.
WINFIELD, KANSAS.
Rev. B. Morris was at his post here Sunday.
Rev. A. Sems returned from Wellington last week.
Messers A. B. Smith and A. L. Nichols left Tuesday for Kansas City to meet the Grand Lodge Prince Hall. They anticlpate a grand time.
The entertainment given Friday night by the ladies of the O. E. S., was a grand success. They realized $11.13.
Mrs. Wm. Hamilton returned last Thursday from Bakersfield, Cal., where she has been visiting relatives,
Mr. Roy Perry, porter at Boston Hotel, left Monday for St. Louis.
Miss Irena Fleming is up from Ark. City visiting home folks.
FOR SALE:—
I have 25 lots for sale between 23rd st. and 24th st. on Cleveland at $25.00 per lot. Also 4 lots on the corner of 19th and Ohio sts. at $25.00 per lot. Anyone wishing a bargain may call to see me at the Court house or at my residence.
Jacob McAfee,
1020 N. Ohio st
The "Rock Island" will sell round trip tickets to Topeka and return on Sept. 6 to 13, good to return until Sept. 15th, 1902, at rate of One Fare on account of The Kansas State Exposition Co. STATE FINE STOCK SHOW, RACE MEETING, CARNIVAL and VAUDEVILLE the week of Sept. 8th to 13th, 1902.
E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A.
Wanted:—A good barber, steady
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Sherman Teal,
Wellington, Ks.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
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Mr. Henry Underwood, on of Wichita and Sedgwick county's progressive colored men, was recently offered $2,000.00 for his farm three miles east of town. Mr. Underwood has a model farm and it represents his energy and accumulation of only a few years. This is a fair sample of what a colored man can do who put industry, thrift, energy and economy in his doings. We glory in him. There's room at the top.
Mrs. J. E. Lewis, who has been visiting in St. Louis for several weeks, returned home Thursday morning.
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AT GARFIELD HALL Wednesday night SEPT. 10th 1902 COME OUT SURE!
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,
Westesa 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 Plumb, 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
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$1.00 for the round trip, tickets on sale every day, good to return any time within three months from date of sale.
City Ticket Office
Corner Main and Douglas Ave.
J. H. Grother, B. F. Dunn,
City Ticket Agent, Div. Pass, Agen Wichita, Kansas.
Jas. Jackson took an automobile ride with Dean Gordon Thursday saturday. Jack seemed to like to ride in the horseless carriage, and, no doubt, thought like the Chinaman, who made the remark when he first saw an electric car in Nw York. Referring to the car he said: "No horsese, no mulee; no pushe, no pullee; but run like hellee." And then Jack smiled.
Recent experiences at Colenester, England, have once more demonstrated the value of antitoxin as a remedy for diphtheria. In a total of 286 patients only 5.6 per cent of the antitoxin cases died, while of those treated by other methods 28.9 per cent succumbed.
ORIENTAL JUBILEE.
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 featureer 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 cts.
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.
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, 608 $ \frac{1}{3} $ E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office.
The editor of this paper does not like to resort to what is known as "roasting" any one. This is part of the journalistic work which he dreads; he does not dread it because he is unable to "roast", but because he thinks it far below the calling of the journalist, be he big or little. But, however we may dread it, some times circumstances make it a necessity, so we wish to serve notice right here and right now, that should you read such an article soon on some "smarty", you can simply say we were driven to it and against our will, too. A hint to the wise is sufficient.
Not a Gone's Answer.
"Is he a vegetarian?"
"Why, no."
"Thought maybe he was. I hear
him ask his wife if dinner wasn't
almost ready, and she answered: 'Go to
grass!'
His Specialty.
Hiller—They tell me that Snyder is active in every good work.
Burt—I guess that's so; but his activity, unfortunately, is always misdirected.
AGENTS WANTED
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MILITARY AIR FORCE
ARRIA COURT No. 7.
Order of Calanthe.
Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C.
Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D.
Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R. of D.
Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month
Masonic Lodges.
ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge
No.21.
A.F. & A.M.
John T. Chinneth, W. M.
W.H.A.Clark.Secretary.
Meets 1st. and 3rd.Tuesday each month.
All Master Masons in good standing are
Cordially Invited.
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.
WIGHITA TABERNACLE No. 34,
Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P.
Miss Lula Covington, C. R.
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm
$100 cash prize for a name
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.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas.
LORD' DAY.
10:39 a. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting.
11:00 a. m. Praaching.
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.
Tuasday, 4 p. m. Junior Choir practice
Thursday night, Prayer and Praise.
Friday night, Senior Choir practice and
Teacher's meeting.
Jack And The Auto.
Value of Antitoxin.
WICHITA and WESTERN
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senger, except Sunday
No. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac-
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House Concurrent Resolution No. 3
For the submission of a proposition
amend the constitution of the state
Kansas.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein. SECTION 1. The following propositions amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the statefor their approval or rejection: That section 3 of article be amended to read as follows: Sec. 3. The member of the legislature shall receive 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 man travelled by the usual route in going to and returning from the place of meeting; for 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. 1902, 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 SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statuto-book.
Approved February 28, 1901.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original rolled resolution now on file in my office and that the same took effect by publication in the statute book May 1, 1901.
Geo. A. CLARK,
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.
Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, ternapin and esculaped oysters