Wichita Searchlight

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. 4TH YEAR. Our Mistakes. One of the greatest mistakes our people make is living beyond their income. Extravagance is a disease, and it seems as if people in every occasion have caught it. Calico dresses are no longer worn for all seasons; girls must have silks, and a long dressmaker's bill. Young men must have the most expensive suits of clothes, the prettiest shoes and the latest hats. If their income is $80 per month, their expenses are $35; hence, we are always in a night", and die paupers. Show and style have bank upted many a healthy man, and kept many a poor man a pauper. Our greatest trouble is we try to keep up with the man who is 200 years ahead of us; or in other words, we who are worth $500 dress like the man who is worth $50,000. Let us consider for a few minutes but who we are, and how we stand financially with the other races. remember, man is not measured by his dress, but by his wealth and mental abilities.—we will be sought or when we have something the other fellow wants. The most elaborate dresser of the Negro race is not known, but the greatest educator, Prof. Booker T. Washington, is well known, and the wealthiest man, Tony Lafon, is talked of by every nation. Be a man, the world calls for you.—Little Rock Reporter. --- "Consistency, thou art a jewel." The Louisiana Legislature has passed a law for the separation of the trees on the street care, but saw fit to "postpone indefinitely" a measure to "prohibit the living together in coexistence of any white person and Negro or Negress." Isn't this appalling? The white man's desire for separation is one sided. The races are very much mixed down there at best and hard to place them, and their despicable action certainly will not improve matters. It is no trouble to find grumblers, complainers and critics, who would speak evil of any good work instead of helping it. This has ever been the case, and ever will be possibly. The better the work, the more evil is often said of it. It is the devil's business to never do good, but to oppose the good for it interferes with his evil business. Depriorable, unaccountable, as were the losses in pecuniary values from the emancipation of slaves and the demoralization and robberies of reconstructicn, it is inexcusable that we have not done more for the education of our people, white as well as black. The illiteracy of white adults is nearly as great as it was fifty years ago is a severe reproach upon our intelligence and patriotism. -Dr. J, L, M, Curry. Our friend, Mr. W. M. Turner, brought in a few new subscribers to the Searchlight from Roswell, N, M. We wish to heartily thank him for his remembrance of our paper while in that country. Go to. Garfield hall Wednesday night, Sept. 10th and hear that wonderful orator Prof. W. T. Vernon. Be Slow to Believe it. There is no better test of purity and true goodness than reluctance to think evil of one's neighbor and absolute incapacity to believe an evil report about good men except upon the most trustworthy testimony. Alas, that this large and lovely charity is so rare! But it is only with those who possess this charity that men accused of sins against society have an equal chance with those accused, under the forms of law, of crime. Every brought to trial for crime is presumed to be innocent until he is proved to be guilty, but with the world at large every man slandered is presumed to be guilty until he proves himself be innocent and even then it takes the liberty of doubting the testimony. Every man who rejoices in scandal thereby advertises the fact of his own unworthiness, and every man who is pained by it and refuses to be impressed by it unconsciously reveals his own purity.—Ex. The real newspaper man always iakes advantage of every situation in which he is placed.—The World, Indianapolis, Ind. George Conrad, a young colored man, graduated from the law department of Ann Arbor College with high honors recently. He began life as an errand boy in the Pan Handlo offices in Indianapolis, and later became private secretary to Colonel John N, Miller of the Pennsylvania lines. J. P. Howard, a colored man of St. Gabriel, La., is the inventor of a sugar cane loading machine which was given a public trial recently at New Orleans and proved highly satisfactory. Howard has patented his invention and confidently expects to realize a fortune from it. Here is a puzzle that puzzles everybody, says the Mountain Sun: "Take the number of your living brothers, double the amount, add to it three, multiply the result by five, add to it the number of living sisters, multiply the result by ten, add the number of deaths of brothers and sisters, subtract 150 from the result. The right hand figure will be the number of deaths, the middle figure will be the number of living sisters, and the left will show the number of living brothers.—Ex. The white republicans of Alabama have decided to hold a state convention at which a white man's party will be probably organized. Under the action of the new constitution of the state the Negroes are practically disfranchised ann the white republicans will help to push the matter further along. It goes without saying that the action of the white republicans has caused much dissatisfaction among colored republicans —Ex. The colored people of Virginia will test the constitutionality of the new constitution recently passed in Virginia. They have employed able counsel, among whom is Mr. John S. Wise. Press Oliver, a Negro about 40 years old, near Huntsvill, Mo., fell heir to an estate worth about $24,000 left him by his former employer. The relatives are trying to break the will, but the court has turned the property over to the Negro. WICHITA, KANSAS, SEPT. 6, 1902. Indiana's Colored Town. LYLE THE PLACE AND THERE IS ONLY ONE RACE THERE. Everybody's Happy and Nobody's Been Arrested for Fifteen Years Indianapolis, Aug. 23. Gibson countp contains within its borders what is believed to be the only town in the United States whose population is composed wholly of colored people, whose affairs are conducted by the sams race and whose citizenship has won the respect and confidence of the whites. It has 365 voters. Though the inhabitants of Lyles, the Negre town, are industrious, entetprising and remarkably thrifty, only four miles away is the town of Hazelton, wherein no colored man dare set his foot, for such an advent has always been the signal for the assembling of the whites and an order to leave. Several years before the war a colored man named Joshua Lyles came to Gibson county. He had been a slave in Tennessee, but his master had set him free and had given him $500 with which to start in life. It is a tradition in the town that Josh had risked his life to save that of his master, and his freedom and a roll of bills were his reward. He invested his money in land in the Wabash bottoms and settled down as a farmer. For several years he worked early and late. After the war he went back to his old home and induced some of his former friends to come to Indiana with him. They located near his farm and in the course of time a village sprang up and the Negross became prosperous. Soon after this addition to the population the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis railroad was constructed, and the company built a side track on Josh's farm. It came to be known by the name of Lyles. One of the inhabitants opened a grocery near the track, and the future town was thus founned. It now has churches, a public school, a post office and a great number of neat homes. It is said that there has not been an arrest in Lyles for 15 years, and that the inhabitant are zealcus in aiding the officers in preventing shiftless Negrees from coming to the country. No man is permitted in the town who will not work. Many of those who have come since the war have secured small parcels of ground, and the place is noted throughout the region for large crops of corn and melons. Many of the farmers make a specialtp of melons and find a ready market at good prices in Louisville and other cities. James Cantrell is the leading citizen, being postmaster, ticket and express agent, grain buyer, weighmaster and grocer, and it is a matter of great pride to him that he is the only colored postmaster in the North. His wife, an intelligent little woman, is his deputy and his clerk. He owns one of the handsomest cottages in the town. The little community supports two churches—Methodist and Baptist—and nearly every body belongs to one or the other, for a deep religious spirit pervades the spirit. J The trustees of the town look after the streets and alleys, but beyond this there is little for them to do, for all public work is done by turning out to a mea to its accomplishment, and the place is always neat and clean. Several years ago a police judge was elected and a town marshal was chosen in order to conform to the incorporation laws, but neither ever had anything to do, and the custom of electing such officers has been abandoned. The people adhere to the customs that prevailed among them in the long ago. Unless there is sickness in some family there is not a light burning in the village after 9 at night, but every householder is astir between 4 and 5 in the morning, and the men are out in the field at work and the women busy with their household duties soon soon after sunrise. On Sunday the entire population goes to church, and the majority of families observe the day as one of rest.—Guardian. A QUIET WEDDING. Mr. John Davis, age 21, and Miss Lela Crouch, age 18, were married by Rev. A. C. Terrill Monday eve., Aug. 25 at 4 p. m. The wedding was a very quiet one, so much so, that the diligence of the Searchlight reporters failed to learn of it till now. Mr. Davis is one of the K. of P. boys while his bride is one of Wichita's very prominent young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are at home, 601 W. Elm. The Searchlight extends to them its best wishes and wishes them a long, happy and prosperous married life. Greenfield Bros. are giving a slate a slate penoil, a rule, a bottle of ink and a tablet to every school boy who buys a suit of clothes there. This is a golden opportunity and all the boys should take advantage of it. Go today and get your suit. NO 15 OF THE Wichita Searchlight AT Garfield Hall Wednesday Night Sept.10h Prof. W. T. VERNON 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 THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN Sr. -RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Application. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or Country. We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any per son which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. LABOR DAY. The labor day demonstration Monday was quite nice. The parade was quite lengthy but it was conspicuous for the absence of any colored organization being represented. As far as we could see not a colored organization was represented in the whole line; there was no colored man represented in any place there. Does this mean that the colored nuions can have no place in labor demonstrations? 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. The SEARCHLIGHT has no wings at all—but it gets there just the same. For all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves EASY PAYMENTS. H. H. Hess & Co., Bicycles, Guns, Ammunition, Atheletic Goods. Phone 444 209 North Main St. 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 37 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. Do you notice any change in the Searchlight? She is coming. Miss Laura Brow, of Wellington, was in the city Wednesday the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis. She was on a business trip. The sacred concert at the A. M. E. church Sunday night was a grand success. Those who took part on the program, were:—Dr. E. Harrison, Mrs. Lucy Anderson, Mrs. I. B. Clark, Miss Sadie Hawkin, Miss Sallie Rawles, Miss Mattie Andrews, C. K. Smith, Jno. Edgerton, Miss N. Glass and W. N. Miller. Judge Thos. C. Wilson pleased this office with a nice piece of job work which was highly received and for which we thank him. Arkaneas Valley lodge No. 21 met Tuesday. Geo, W. Orr Jr. was on the sick list Sunday and Monday but is out again. Centropolis Hotel, 605 North Main Street, First Class Lodging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week; 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan Prof. W. T. Vernon, Pres. of the Western University, Quindarc, 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' 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. GARFIELD HALL, SEPT. 10TH GATHERED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE. READ THEM. Time for School Shoes Vacation days are passing. And now the boys and girls must have shoes. We have the best line of School Shoes in Wichita and for the least money, too. We mention several styles, but have others, lots of them. Brass Edge Ruler Free With Every Pair Of School Shoes. BOLLENTSTEN & CONN Gee. Smith is confined at his home sick. Mrs. L. Holm is sick at her home 640 N. Main. Mrs. Jas. Jackson does not seem to mend fast, Miss Winnie Ray spent a few days in Wellington last week. Look out for US; we want to mee you at Garfield hall Sept. 10th. The September term of the district Court began Tuesday morning. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis remembered our job department this week nicely. Go to Garfield hall Wednesday night, Sept. 10th. The greatest affair of the season. Mrs. Ella Kyle and daughter were the guests of Mrs. Doc Kelley for dinner Labor day. Mrs. Lee Anderson and Mrs. F. W. Phelps will leave Sunday for Wellington on a short visit. The New Hope Baptist Sunday school will give a picnic Friday, Sept. 12th at Griswold park. Mayor B. F. McLean returned Thursday from his extended trip to the East. Ms. McLean says he had a fine time. Eirand K. Knox returned Monday from his trip to Cherryvale, Cclumbus and Oswego. He reports a fine time. John Davis made a flying trip to Arkansas City Wednesday to see P. A. Delano. He reports Mr. Delono somewhat better. YOU'LL HAVE TO HURRY if you want to witness one of the grandest times of the season. Hurry to Garfield hall Sept. 10th. The city schools will open Monday morning, Sept. 8th. The young people will then begin their tuggle with books, pencils and crayon. Let every colored child be ready. FOR RENT:—Two furnished rooms for light house keeping. Suitable for man and wife or two gentlemen. Inquire at 636 N. Water, upstairs. Time for Sc Vacation days are passing girls must have shoes. We Shoes in Wichita and for mention several styles, but Boys' Satin Calf Lace Shoe, neat dongola tip, all sizes, 3 to 5½, per pair, $1.25 Boys' Better Grade Satin Calf, Dongola Tip Shoe, heavy sele, s'zes 2½ to 5½, per pair, $1.50 "Little Gents" Kangaroo Calf School Shoe, outside back stay absolutely all solid, s'zes 9 to 12, per pair, ... $1.25 Children's "Solid as a Rock" School Shoe, kangaroo calf, new school heel, sizes 9 to 12 at ... $1.25 Brass Edge Ruler Free School BOSTON WALLENSTEIN The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. CROWNING EVENT. On Wednesday night (next), Sept. 10th, the crowning event of the season will take place at Garfield Hall. On that night the great Third Anniversary Jubilee of the Wichita Searchlight will take place. All arrangements are now complete and this, unquestionably, will be one of the most elaboratly celebrated events in the annals of Wichita's colored society. The occasion will be made memorable; and one thing certrin all who wish to receive seats should be on hand early. Additional seats have been placed and every thing will be done for the enjoyment of all. The program while not lengthy and tiresome is just enough to please. The long standing reputation of the management of the Searchlight to give elaborate gatherings will be eclipsed on this night. Bring your whole family so that all may hear the lecture of that wonderful speaker, Prof. W. T. Vernon. Prof. Vernon is doing a great work for the up-building of the Negro race and no man is more able to speak of "THE BUILDING OF A RACE," than is Prof. Vernon. Every number on the program is a star within itself and all will receive a rare treat on Wednesday night, Sept. 10th. All the Sunay schools in the city will be present and will join in singing patriotic songs also the children of Golden Rod Tenb No. 26 will be present and will sing. Hear the sweet voices of the children. Mrs. George Jennings of Kan. City Kansas will be in the city soon. the guest of Mrs. W. N. Miller. Miss Laura Brow and Miss Nancy Phelps are going to open up a cafe in Wellington, Ks. on Sept. 20th. Miss Brow was in the city Wednesday and she and Miss Phelps bought their supplies. We wish the ladies a grand success. Prof. W. T. Vernon will speak at Garfield Hall on Sept. 10th. Hear him Misses' All Solid Dongola Lage Shoe, new 2-8 heel, kid tip, solid sole, sizes 12 to 2 at ..... $1.25 Misses' Uneeda Kid Shoe, new school heel, kid tip, sizes 13 to 2, at ..... $1.00 Misses' Fine Dongola Kid Shoe stayed back seam, cap toe, new school heel, a perfect beuty, at ..... $1.50 Children's Kid Button Shoe, new school heel, kid tip, sizes 9 to 12, per pair, 90c. Snit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Boonet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE Bear in Mind Second To None Pleases all GOOD,Bread makers... It is whit as snow.! TRY,IT. OTTO WEISS, Agent. J, H. Wildin, All Flavors Of FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 3 East Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kan ROWLEE Hardware Co., 823 North Main st. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses — SEE? FLOUR GARDEN STUDIO COPYRIGHT Dr. .E Harrison, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, Diseases Of Women and Children A Specialty. Office 233 N. Main, St. Phone 582 Second T Pleases all GOOD, Bread as snow.! TRY GO Carnival AT Garfield Hall SAM C. COLLINS and SYL GRIGGS Admission 25c PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159, N. Market St. Phone 292 SELOVER & SONS. Props. There is nothing short about the Searchlight except its finances and that would be better if all would pay what they owe. --- Banner Mills ALL KINDS OF GOAL. & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 Lewis' shop Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 6081 East Douglas Ave., Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. n Mind That whiteness is not the early good quality of Union Mills Ficur. 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 [W. E. Bon Durant REAL ESTATE - and - RENTALS 301 North Main Street] To None head makers... It is whit RY, IT. GOTTO WEISS, Agent. Royal Ball AT 11, SEPTEMBER 23 AND 26. and GS Managers. HOUCK Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. Politics and politicians are taking things easy these hays. FRISCO SYSTEM Its rails penetrate the fertile States of MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, TEXAS and the SOUTHWEST, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA and the SOUTHEAST It reaches the rich farming lands of Kansas and Oklahoma, the mineral fields of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, the cotton fields of the South and Southwest, the oil fields of Kansas and the Indian Territory, and hundreds of other industrial places of interest and profit to the home-seeker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne' TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA a. 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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. Something New A GOOD REPAIR AND NOVELTY WORKS Operated by Expert Mechanics We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels, 318 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 AGOOD MEAL Always The Best, and Cooked Well — MEALS 15cts — C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas. B.F.McLean, Wichita, Kansas. Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. Wichita..... Kana. 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 Annual Session In St. Paul, Mine., July 9th to 11t '02 FINAL As has been said, the Fourteenth Amendment did not give the colored people the right to vote—the elective right of franchise. Emancipation to the colored people gave them the right of citizenship, subject to the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the state in which they resided—amendable to government but no voice in it. Their fitness to participate intelligently in the affairs of the government was no doubt justly questioned. While the Fourteenth Amendment had made them citizens—it did not nor could not give them the knowledge of political affairs as was essential to an intelligent ballot. Here again was a condition—a new situation incident to the Negro's freedom. It was not expected, could not be expected that the relations between him and the more dominant race would become at once harmonious. It was not expected, could not be expected that the more dominant race would willing concede to the Negroes at once the right of elective franchise. Notwithstanding these impediments it was thought best that the Negro should have this right securely accorded to him. There was to be no longer any discrimination against his political rights on account of color. To do so was but to perperuate a feeling the character of which was filled with degradation. The ballot box has been said by one to be "the certain American remedy for the redress of all grievances." Under these circumstances and conditions it was not to the best interest of the Negro that it be not held from him. It was necessary for his protection in many ways, in fact the only legitimate weapon at his command. To have it was not only the possession of a political sword of defense against oppression and vice, but it is served to inspire the Negro to loiter aims and walks in life; to the preparation for higher and more noble duties—and to the attainment of these qualifications essential to good citizenship. To obtain this right was to forever move from him the badge of inferiority which for more than two century he had been marked, and rush him into the ring of life's battle where he could contest for the high homes of genuine manhood. Some states were willing to do this others were not. In some states the public was fully aroused to the justness of his claim, while in other states it was not. Consequently, the only method at which the object aimed could be accomplished was by an amendment to the Federal Constitution making in number the Fifteenth which reads—"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." The precision with which this article a drawn can but convince the judgement at once as to the object to which it was directed. Both the spirit and the letter express in tones unmistakable that the intention of this amendment was and is to confer a right upon the colored man that could not by any meaes or any means be brushed aside. If it means anything at all—and it does—it is that neither the United states nor any state in the United States, not excepting Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina or Virginia, shall directly or indirectly, by hook or crook shift or devise, make or enact any law, or put forth any measure that will deny or abridge the right of any citizen on account of race, color or previous condition to vote and to have that vote counted. Have these amendments been kept inviolate or have they been shamefully and ruthlessly trampled under foot unnoticed, unobserved? Have not states made and enforced laws abridging and which do yet abridge the rights and immunities of citizens of the United States? Have not persons been deprived of life liberty and property without due process of law? Have not states denied, and and do they not now deny, persons within their jurisdictions, the equal protection of the laws? Has not the right to vote been denied to citizens of the United States by individual states and in many ways abridged, and has the basis of representation in Congress been reduced in accordance with the Constitution of the United States in such cases made and provided. Go to the last resting place of countless hundreds - grave prematurely made by the hands of infurred and jealous mobs and ask the inmates thereof when they had their "day in courts", by what process of law were they deprived of life! If you would know whether or not the Fifteenth amendment has been kept inviolate, read the history of that "farse comedy" period of "reconstruction" in the Southern states; and you will see on the pages thereof that ever since the withdrawal of the troops that had been placed in the "field in time of peace" (?) by that matchless soldier and statesman Gen. Grant that there has been one continual reign of usurpation, vice, intimidation, misrule, ballot-box stuffing, rioting at the polls; that there has been a gigantic and systematic inauguration of the bludgeon and shot gun policy—which history has been verified by the recent utterances in the United States Senate, of a man from a southern state who occupies a seat therein which he does not fill Go to the states of Louisiana, North Carolina and Alabama and learn of certain citizens there how the "Grand-dadda Clause" recently injected into the Constitution of their respective states, effects their right to vote; or go to the state of Mississippi, South Carolina, and even proud and aristocratic Virginia, and there ascertain from a certain class of citizens, if their right to vote has not been denied abridged by the "Understanding Clause" adopted by these states. I presume it is contended by the friends of these amendments to which I have just referred, that they are clauses to regulate and not to prohibit voting on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. On this proposition no argument will better serve to enlighten us than that advanced by the Hon. Charles Sumner on the same subject in the Senate [of the United States. He said, "I raise no question as to power of the state to regulate suffrage. I go into the question of the meaning of the Constitution of the United State, and I insist that, under that you cannot without falsifying every every rule of interpretation which will be found in any book of jurisprudence, without falsifying every sentiment of the heart, say that under the power to regulate you can disfranchise a race. Every presumption is to be in favor of human rights. Some of the bravest sentiments of English jurisprudence have all gone in that direction, even to the extent of saying that, that man is impious and cruel, who does not favor human rights. There I stand in every interpretation of the Constitution; in the construction of every word and phrase in it, I give to it a meaning in favor of human rights. And when I am asked what is meant by the term to regulate, I say, to determine the manner of elections, not to disfranchise a race. Whe I am asked what may be qualifications, I say clearly those things which may be acquired those things which are attainable to hu- man effort; not those things which by the providence of God are unattainable. Sir, it is an insult to God and to humanity to say that such a thin may be a qualification." .NEIGHBORINGTOWNS. As Reported By Our Correspondents HABILENE, KANSAS Rev. C. Teal pas Miss Mattie Grant left for her home in Topeka Wednesday. A large number of people from Salina, Junction City, Clay Center attended the log rolling Wednesday. The Household of Ruths added two more new members to their number Monday night. Mr. N. A. Warder and son Vergil were up from Gypsum Wednesday to attend the log rolling. Miss Rosa Warder is on the sick list this week. CHEBRYVALE, KANSAS W. M. Knox and E. K Knox have returned to Wichita after spending a few week here visiting relatives. Mr. Jones and Miss Daisy Walker were united in holy wedlock Aug. 25. Miss Mary Calman returned to Fredonia Monday after a [few days] visit in our city. ROSWELL WEDDING. Roswell, N. M., Aug 20.—(Special to Searchlight.) One of the most prominent and swell functions of the season was the wedding of Mr. Burl Dixon and Miss Anna Schwarg in this city on the 28th inst. Both the contracting parties stand high in the social circle of Roswell. The wedding was one of the social events of the season. The bride and groom received many handsome and valuable presents from their friends who wish them a long, happy and prosperous married life. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." Bring Yo We'll fix them up with We give a Pen, pen h cil, and Tablet and a Bottle Bring Your BOY! We'll fix them up with a Suit for School. We give a Pen, pen holder, Slate, slate pencil, and Tablet and a Bottle of Ink with each Boys' Suit. GREENFIELD BROS. One Price Clothiers 112 East Douglas Ave. A BIG At Garfield September By The I Wichita Tabe Admission 15c For Further Details OPEN DAY AND NIGHT A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. OFFICE PHONE 328 RES. PHONE 325 213 N MAIN ST WICHITA, KANS. 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. Rev. C. Teal passed through Sunday enroute to Columbus. Mrs. E. Landismade a flying trip to Thayer Saturday. IOLA, KANSAS. Rev. J. Young held his last quarterly meeting la t Sunday. Mr and Mrs J F Ready and Miss Sarah Greene of K C came down Sunday afternoon for a few days visit with their parent, Mr and Mrs T W Greene. Mrs Jasmine Campbell and two daughters, Pearl and Antinette, came up from Chanute Sunday to visit relatives. Rev T W Greene spent a few days in Burlington. Rev. J A Wright of Manhattan, Ks, preached at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday. A large delegation visited Iola Labor day. Out of town guest were from Chanute, Parsons, Emporia & Ottawa. The Tabernacle conducted a stand on Labor day. 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. 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 work. Write Sherman Teal, Wellington, Ks. 112 East Douglas Ave. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E Douglass Ave. Phone 257 --- LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. FINE WORK If Your Work Is DON'T BY US We Do It RIGHT Is now being fitted up with the latest Faces of Type and beginning with the First Day of September we will make a Specialty of Fancy Up to Date Job Work. We will Treat You Right, Both In Prices And In Work. We Are Prepared To Guarantee What We Say And We Do It Bring Your Next Job To Us. You Will Find Us At The Old Stand, No. 110 N. Main St. Come Down. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST ARE YOU? A Subscriber to the SEARCHLIGHT? IF NOT, WHY NOT? ABIGTime AT GARFIELD HALL Wednesday night SEPT. 10th 1902 COME OUT SURE! SUNFLOWER GRAND LODGE, K. of P. 1902—'03. Jno. E. Lewis, G. C., Box 1017-Res. 122 N. Emporia Wichita. 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. Main st., Wichita. Jas. Ellen, G. M. of Ex. Iola. H. Galoway, G. I. G. Yale. F. Martin, G. O. G. 229 W Elm, Wichita. Burl Pope, S. R. Topeka. ENDOWMENT BOARD. Jno. E. Lewis, chirman, 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 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 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 Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. 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 " 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 does not cost much, and it payr.— 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. Jno. T. Chinneth, Worshipful Master of Arkansas Valley lodge, No. 21 A, F.'& A, M., returned from Kansas City last Saturday where he attended the Masonia Grand Lodge. He reports a grahd time. Mr. H Harold who left this city seven weeks ago for Topeka died last Saturday afternoon. The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. W. White at the 2nd Baptist chardh in N. Topeka. Mrs W, M. Turner returned to the city Friday morning from Chicago where she has been visiting relatives for several weeks. She reports a royal time. Prof. W. T. Vernon 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. Every Negro should have a winchester and a good revelar 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 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 latest 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 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, 6081 E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office. A PLEASANT PARTY. A very pleasant party was given Monday afternoon at the residence of Miss Albertha Alexander, 215 S. Washington ave., by Miss Alexander Miss Lizzie Underwood. Many of their friends were present and aost enjoyable time was had. Lunch was served consisting of ice cream, cake, lemonade and candy. The young people enjoyedthemselves in a most pleasant manner. Dr E. Harrison, Dr. J. E. Farmer and Mr. Hale are trying to organize a stock company to open up a drug store. This is a good move and we hope the gentleman much success in its organization. The Crawford Opera house will open Monday night with the Boston Bijou Opera Co., which will fill a one week engagement there. Mr. E. L. Martling, manager of the Crawford, has thoroughly repainted, refrescoed, remodeled and repaired the opera house and now Wichita has one of the best and most modern play houses in the West. Prof. Vernon at Garfield, Sept. 10th UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 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. 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 CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas, LORD' DAY. 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. Plummer, pastor Little Rock, Conway Springs Coffeyville From St. Louis From Kan, City and St. Louis From Denver, Pneblo, Salina, and Geneseo From Hutchinson From Hutchinson and Geneseo From Anthony, Conway Springs From Kiewa, Anthony and Conway Springs WICHITA and WESTERN No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday No. 478, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesda and Friday WEST BOUND No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. No. 3, Texas Fast Express No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. No. 36, Daily, Except Sunday EAST BOUND Leaves Dair St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.20 p St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10 15 p WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 p Meteor 8.55 p ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE E. I Leaves Dair Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 p K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 p Wellington Accommodation 8.55 p Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 p Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 p Leaves Dair Panhandle Express 0.35 p Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.50 p Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 p Wellington Accommodation 8.45 p Caldwell Acc. Except Sun: 8.45 p Texas Express 5.10 p Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 p Searchlight $1.0 House Concurrent Resolution No. 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 proposition amend the constitution of the state. Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their appeal or rejection: That section 3 of article be amended to read as follows: See. 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 traveled by the usual route in going to or returning from the place of meeting such compensation shall not in the aggregate gate exceed the sum of one hundred fifty dollars for any special session. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be united to the electors of the state at the general election of representatives to legislature in the year A. D. 1932, for the approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated to the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of legislature," and shall be voted for against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 8. This resolution shall take en- and be in force from and after its publ- cation 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 on file in my office and that the same took effect by publ- cation in the statute-book May 1, 1901. GEO. A. CLARK. SEAL. Secretary of State Remember the Big Time at the Garfield on Wednesday night September 10th. Every body should be there. Don't miss this 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, terrapin and established systems.