Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT IS HE ALONE. The question has often occurred us. "Is the negro alone in his little for civil and political rights?" Look at the Negro in America—fraised, denied rights, denied village—both civil and political—to see the Negro, killed, wounded, maimed without court, or jury—to see and read of a dangling from a limb or from graph post for some imaginary time—which crime exists only (in hundreds of cases) in the mind of a cold-b'ooded, illegal and brutal sentiners and persecutors; to see an disfranchised on unconstitutional grounds, and to sed no action seen by those in power to protect his family or his rights, does need seem to place a negative answer to this inquiry. It would be bad to convince the average mind that this inquiry could in any pose manner be answered in the affirmative. It cannot be denied that any nationality under the sun receives more consideration and better treatment from the hands of the majority in America than the Negro. stands forth as an undisputable fact that the burden of the Negro is a fold that of any other nationality in America, and it goes beyond the preadventure of a doubt that is pathway to success of the american Negro is a pathway worn with thorne, thistles, stumbling blocks, obstacles oi every immutable kind. Oh, how too true the assertion that on its face it means that the rights of the American Negro are many times less and seemingly growing lesser with the king of each sun. With all these things true, as they are, yet we are only of the belief that the American Negro is not alone in his battle his civil and political rights. We feel the belief that underlying all the mistreatments, denials and suspensions there is a silent, yet powerful under current of unwavering public opinion being moulded in order of the American Negro, his hill and his rights. We base our own incidental happenings, on staeus of the Negro, on his statical standing and historical reent. Without even mentioning instance at this lime, on the intent happenings, on his status his statistical standing, we cite in the historical recount. We saw the American Negro's ancessy brought unwillingly to this entry and landed on American we follow him as he moves through the sparsely settled colonies here he is an object of curiosity.ugs with him further when the names find the real value of his and brave and willing muscle and see him when he is plunged along in a long, dark and brutal whereby one man may live theseand splendor by the muscle sweat of another. What tran- during this dark and long period of slavery and brutality is too hard and dismal to need a recount as it is dead, so let its memory with it. But, during all these numbers more than 200, was a silent, yet powerful uncurrent of public opinion being thrd slvery even in its finest form was wrong. That nation grew from a little acorn which God devised, until it grew to gigantic unmeasurable oak which day broke its bounds and theounding of its echoes went the fult length of christendom, and the whole universe awoke early one morning to find that the custom which had grown into law of American slavery was and had been forever banished from the earth. This was not done by the Negro alone. No! No!! He was aiding, he was willing but he was powerless. The silent yet powerful under current which came to his relief there was the better, the nobler, the sterner, and the grander part of the American white man, and we are firmly of the opinion that that self same under current is still alive, and some day are long it will grow to such proportions that it cannot be held in further check, and some day all christendam will awake to find the American Negro standing shoulder to shoulder, arm to arm, and neck to neck with any man. Our position then is that the American Negro is not alone in his battle for his civil and political rights. The one main feature which we think is needed is that the American Negro remain as he has always been, loyal, true manly and brave and ere long he will find himself in the full glory of the American citizen, enjoying the same privileges both civil and political which any other American citizen enjoys, then the Negro will realize that he was not alone in his battle for his civil and political rights. A BRASS BAND. If there is any city in Kansas that needs a good colored band, that city is Wichita. The colored people should encourage a good band to be organized and should help to main tain one. A band must be backed up by all the people in order that it may prosper. It is hoped that the people will take an interest and encourage the band which is now about organized. The gentlemen are putting their time, money and labor in this band to make it a success and their success can only be measured by the interest which the people put forth. In buying their instruments and uniforms it will require money. Employ them and pay them, and thus aid them in securing those equipments. Nothing so enlivens things us to have a good band to furnish music. HIS LAST ENTERTAINMENT. On Saturday night, Sept. 20th, (to-night) Rev. Dr. A. C. Terrill and his members will give to the public the last grand entertainment of this conference year at Garfield Hall Rev. Terrill, by his christian manhood since coming to this city three years ago, has made many friends among all classes of citizens, white as well as colored, and we look forward to see an overflowing house at Garfield Hall. Aside from the regular production of the laughable sketches "Wide Enough for Two," "Mr. and Mrs. Brown's Mistake," etc., there will be short addresses by members of the conference, duets, solos and papers. This will be a rare treat and all may look forward to have a grand time. Remember to-night. WICHITA, KANSAS, SEPT 20.1902. THE NEGRO IN POLITICS. The white Republicans in the southern states are plainly indicating a purpose to leave the Negro out of their political count, and to practically discourage Negro affiliation with their party. The elimination of so great a part of the Negro vote has rendered that hitherto large vote useless to the Republican party, and there seems not a sufficient quality of gratitude in the G. O. P. to induce it to manifest a marked consideration for its disfranchised members. Of course there are many Negroes who will resent the disposition of their former white political brethren to ignore the colored race in politics, but after all it may be the best thing for the Negroes from a political point of view. There are many intelligent and well educated Negroes who think for themselves, and they are in position to be indifferent to the Republican snub. Indeed they are in a position to make themselves of more recognized value in politics than ever before. In the play of politics the opposing parties are not disregardful of votes, whether they be cast by whites or blacks. A Negro vote, when it is counted, counts for as much as a white man's vote, and intelligent Negro voters need not fear that their votes will not come to be in demand. An independent Negro vote may make a place in politics in the south. We do not mean a class Negro vote, which is to play shuttlecock between the parties, but a vote which will endeavor to commend itself by its intelligent independence of parties. So much the better it will be for the Negroes if their votes are not cast in a bunch but held as independent to be cast according to individual judgment, and above all, to be held above snapicion of purchase. Intelligent Negroes are in better position to act independently in politics than white people, for they know the offices are not for them, and they have no special inducements or reason for binding themselves blondly to any one party. The time may come in the southern states when the voting Negroes may wreck some fine political revenge on the party which used them when they were unable, and readily threw them off in time of their political discomfiture.—The Nashville Banner. Rev. Matt Jones was in the city Wednesday and was kind enough to bring this office a very nice piece of job work. We thank him. Prof. Vernon was right when he said "The Negro is not asking for social equality." It is not social equality which the Negro wants, but is civil and political equality before the law. The Negro does not ask for "special" laws for himself but he simply asks that the interpretation of the law to govern a white man be the same to govern a Negro. He does not ask for further laws for his protection, but he simply asks for protection under the ample laws now on the statute books. The Negro does not ask to have their criminals go unpunished but they be tried fairly and impartially in a court of law of competent jurisdiction, if found guilty there, punished in a like manner that a white man would be for a like crime if convicted. So far as sociability is concerned we have our own social circle as good as any other race. So far as matrimony is concerned we have our own ladies as fair as any nation and of as many colors and complexion as a rainbow. We have ladies cultured and refined ample to build and we have built a social circle that challenges the world. It is then, not social equality that the Negro makes entreaties for, but is a chance of a man to earn pentance to further maintain and more nobly build up the social circle by which he is surrounded in and within his own race. We wish to compliment Judge D. M. Dale, of the District Court, and County Attorney James Conly for the humanitarian view which they took in meting out a sentence to Harry Williams. It certainly meets the approval of all. Not because Williams is a Negro, but because the crime undertaken was greater than the mode of unertakin. In one year Williams will reflect, and no doubt, greatly profit thereby; while on the other hand a long sentence, which could have been given, would have tended to make him a hardened criminal. Judge Dale and Mr. Conly are to be complimented. It certainly did us good to see the very liberal contribution at the Stewart's rally at the A. M. E. chnch last Sunday. The money raised was for the purposes of helping Rev. A. C. Terrill, pastor. We do not believe there was ever a man who merited the liberality of the people more than he—and we felt good—and still feel good to see his friends come to the front so nicely. According to our promise in our last issue we give below the names of all those who gave 25c, 50c or $1 What tidings do the political complexions this fall bring to the Negro? Will they be glad tidings or sorrowful? ATTENTION BOARD!!! Wichita, Ks, Sept. 16, 1902. The members of the Endowment board are hereby called to meet on Monday night sept. 22nd at 7.30 p.m in the Castle Hall of Toas lodge No. 10, C. of P. in the city of Wichita, Cs to transact such business as may be on hand. Witness my hand this 16th day of Sept., 1902. Pythian Period XXXVIII. Jno. E. Lewis, Grnnd Chan. Attest. W. N. Miller, G. K. of R & S. A WORTHY CAUSE. We call the attention of our readers to the entertainment offered to the people on Monday night, Sept. 22, by the good ladies at Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 The ladies will make this a grand occasion and all will certainly enjoy themselves. They come before the people as a young society in this city and ask you to patronize them. We trust that all will turn out Monday night and help the ladies to make this a grand occasion. Admission 15c two for 25c. WILL BE A BAND. The members of the Wichita collored band met at the SEARCHLIGHT office Sunday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday nights, and decided to reorganize the band, get in good material and give to Wichita a band second to none in the state. They will employ a good competent teacher and will get new instruments and uniforms. They mean business and Wichita may look forward to have a good colored band in the near future. They invite all colored musicians in the city who wiah a good band to cast their lot with them. Look out they are coming! We again thank Judge Thos. C. Wilson for another nice order of job work. We would be pleased to see some other candidates remember that the Searchlight can do good job work and hope they will follow Judge Wilson and give us a trial order. We shall keep an eye open to see who will come our way. The Searchlight people have to live, too, ye know. Conference services will be held at Garfield Hall on Sunday all day. The song services will open at Garfield Hall at 6 p.m, prompt, close at 7 p.m., and the regular services will then begin. NO 17 Proceedings of Annual Conference. Never in the history of Wichita has a more august or eminent body of men and women met for the transaction of business than was that which convened at St. Paul A. M. E. church last Wednesday morning, when, at 9 o'clock, Bishop Cornelius T. Shaffer sounded the gavel and called to order the 26th annual session of the 5th Episcopal African Methodist conference. After a few preliminaries the Bishop read his annual address which was well received. The conference then listened to the annual sermon by Rev. The conference adjourned till 2 p.m., when they again met. At the evening session at 8 p.m. a large and appreciative audience greeted the conference. After a few choice selections by the very good choir Bishop Shaffer introduced Mayor B. F. McLean, who made the welcome address, welcoming the conference to the city, on the part of the city. Mayor McLean welcomed them most heartily. Dr. E. Harrison was then introduced and in a dat and appropriate address welcomed the conference on the part of the members of St. Paul church. He mage a grand address and one which was heartily received by his hearers. Then Rev. Dr. H. V. Plummer, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, was introduced and made a stirring address welcoming the conference on the part of the Baptists of Wichita. Rev. Plummer's address was filled with enthusiasm and he stirred his listeners to a high state and was again and again applauded. He spoke with that vim and spirit for which he is most admirably noted. He followed the Negro from his ante-bellum days to his present high standing in civil communities, where he standforth as a man among men. The response on the part of the conference to the address of welcome offered by Mayor McLean was made by Rev. J. R. Ramson, presiding elder of the Inaha district. His address was pointed and very appropriately delivered. The response to the welcome offered by Dr. Harrison and Rev. Dr. Plummer was delivered by Rev. E. Q. Plummer and he woke every fibre of the congregation. His was well received. The following ministers attended The following ministers attended the conference; Traveling elders—Revs. J. W. Willson, W. Wooten, —Continued on 4th page.— THE SEARCHLIGHT, ——____ WICHITA, . ale KANS. ——————— W. N. MILLER, Editor. 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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, Gth Address all communications to Th Wichita Searchlight ’ Wichita, Kansas. Th Any erroneous reflection upon the ebaracter, standing or reputation of any per on which may appear in this paper, will b gladly corrected if brought to the Editor, “*To Live and Let Live,” is OUR Motto. The dog is advancing. A Mis- souzi court holds that he has rights that if he is abused, teased or tin- panned. his dignity [imposed on, ox is otherwice maltreated he has the right to employ his teeth in de- fense and retributive punishment. At thie rate of progress many of the stand-by quotations will lose force and become inapt. Shylock as the sum of hls complaints declared that on one-oceasion he had been’ cailed dog. Since Canus bas got the court with him dog may become a compli- mensary term. One white vote was cast in 2 Louisiana town last week. He was the only qualified voter under the new constitution, and his vote de- cided the question of giving license to salooa keepers, The country will yet recognize that southern elections are farces. ABILENE, KANS. To the Searchlight. Miss May Bell returnrd} home from her Jong visit in Newton. Rev. Chisel left Monday for the confer- ence in Wichita, Mr. W, F, Warder departed on a lecture tour to Wichita laat weeks, ‘The Household ofZRuth bad a social last ‘Thursday which was well attended, ‘Mrs, C. Harrison has been on the sick list some time end we areyglee to say she Is reported better, ‘The A, M. E. held a rally Sunday at 3 o’clouk and the sermon was delivered by Rey. C, Cox. Rev. Cox left for his home!in Salina on Monday. {W. F, Warder. eo TW 3A O30 “QNVLS 3M O3LINO , ‘The Conference was-was a gran affair. GB —GOTO— F. M. Jaques & Co., 343 North Main St, For all kinds of Fur- niture, Carpets, Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves EASY PAYMENTS, Pe ee RET ge tates ea CE Oe Re tae ae home feeling much refreshed. WARREN, the old time milliner sells fine goods at common prices B. J. Topp is having this house lathed and® plestered. Political, promises are sometimes like a young horse—they are made to break. Rev J.fH. Vallue is in, the city with his family . The Sunday school picnic at the New Hope Baptist church last. Fri- day at Griswold park was a grand success. A good jolly crowd were out. Rev. H. V, Plummer spent sever- al days in the country the last week, the guest of the Carters. Mrs. W. W. Waters of Kansas City, Mo., isin the city the guest Jof Mrs. Jeff Sanford, 1223 Jackson Avenue. Mr. and Mrs, G. H. Young, after spending several months in Chica go, Ill, Cold Springs Resort, Wis and one or two other health reeorts returned to their home last Satur day. They hada grand time and | their many friends here were proud Jof them and all heartily welcome them home.’ Mr. Warner Warder, of Abilene, | delivered a very appreciable lecture Jatthe 2nd Baptist church Monday | night subject, “Minds that! reason not, souls that feel not.” Mr. War- ner’s lecture was well received and | quite a nico crowd came out to hear him. Toas Lodge No. 10, K. of P. post. poned their regular meeting from Monday, Sept. 22, to Monday, Sopt 29th, cn acecunt of the entertain- ment of the ladies of Wichita Tab- ernacle No. 34 at Garfield hall that | night. Messers Sam ©. Collins and Syl Grigge will give Carnival balls on |Sept. 28 and Sept. 26. These gen tlemen have a reputation as mana- gers of first cl. ss balls and all may ook forward to have a fine time on Sept. 23 and Sept. 26, 1902. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis received word Tuesday’ of the ead death of Knight P. A, Delond, of Arkansas City. Bro. Lewis and Rev. B. Morris {eft Wednesday morning for Arkansas City to take charge of the body. Rev. Morris will preach the funeral sermon. Burial Wedneeday. OL ee ey Centropolis Hotel, SOS ivorth Main Street, First Class Lodging, Nice, Clean Beds. Booms $1.00 per week;! —25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop, Wichita, Kan Local and Personal. GATHERED FROM THE CITY! AT LARGE.” ‘READ THEM. ‘The city council met Monday night in regular session, Mayor Me- Lean presiding. Appropriations and routine business was done, Hon. Chas. H. Luling, Sedgwick county’s candidate fot insurance commissioner on the Republican state ticket and the friend of the colored people of Wichita, Sedg- wick county and the state of Kan- sas, returned Thursday from 9 bus- iness trip east. Mr. Luling found eating and everybody in fine shape and looks for a great victory for the party this fall. Sedgwick county has the candidate who will be a winaer ard who by his influ- ence will help the others to win. Three cheore for Luling! Hip; Hip! Hurrab!! The world needs a few more bril- liant men of the calibre of Rev. A. C, Terrill. He is a man of sterling, manly and racial qualities. He stands above par in his zealousness to push forward race enterprises. A few more such men would be able to make the race interests felt great- er. He isa man noble and grand. | WARREN’S 149 N. Main, treat you right. Live and let live prices on fine millinery. LAWRENCE NEWS, ‘To the Searchlight. Your newsy paper is being sought by tne Lawrence people, those who are reading it express themselves well pleased with it: You will find enclosed a list of paid up subseriptions for your pa- per. Our city is expecting quite a boom this fall, there are three im- portant buildings going up right away, a new postofiice, a new libra- ry and cour! house. The literary societies are recon- vening for jtheir. fall and winter work. The State University is expecting the largest registration in its his- tory. The Afro-American is well represented. The Indian Industrial College looks for the largest registration of Indian pupils in its history. Our county and congressman nominess on the Republican ticket are all strong men and will beelect- ed by large majoritics, We are working to make our county the banner Republican county in the iabe: rysaes The citizens of the city and oonn- ty are fixing for a grand Emancipa- tion celebration on Sept. 22. Respeetfully yours. IR. L. Kina, 1005 Delaware st. ‘Mr. and Mrs. July Robinson of Cherryvale, Kans., arrived in Wich- ita last Monday 15th. They expest to make this their future home. ‘Mr. Henry Buford has purchased the barber'shop at 608} E. Douglas ave, where he invite his friends to call and cee him. BORN— To Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hallam a fine baby boy. Mother and son-aro both doing well. Dr. Har- rifon attend. The Mercnants who ap- preciate the trade of the col ored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRON IZE THEM. H, H, Hess & Co., Bicycles, Guns, | &mmunition, ; Atheletic Goods. Phone 444° = 209 North Main St. THEO.K. Dye Works, 315. Main, Does first class work, Clothing Cleaned, pressed, repaired. Prices Always Right. H. FRANCK, MERCHANT TAILCR Latest Styles for fall and winter have arrived. 307 E. Douglas Ave. WICHITA, KANSAS. WARREN'S STORE is 4 favor- ite place for people of our race, be- cause the sales ladies are pleasant and treat all peopie right. 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, Helmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED, OHERRYVALE, KANSAS Rev. A. Gamble preached at the ‘A.M. E. Church Sunday. Mrs. Manerva Wakke was very much surprised Sunday when she saw her daughter Bertha Smith of Fayetteville, Ark, Gem Thomason of Coffeyville was shaking hands with old friends on the street Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. C. 1, Lenises drove to Independence Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Robinson left Sun day night for Wichita to attend sthe fair and visit her cousin Emma Fines. : Mrs. Alice Brown left for Wichita where she will make her future home Mrs. OllieOliver has a very sick baby. Rey. Walthall preached at the A. M. E. church Monday night enrout for the annual conference. Every body was well pleased with the work and hope he will return to Cherryvale avd Independence an- other year. Total ameunt of money raised $705.70, good, hurrah for Rey. Walthall; may the God of hea- ver go with him and bishop send him back again. | AGENTS WANTED We allow agents a big commis. sion for their work. Write to-day for terms. Agents wanted in every town and city in the U. S. Send 2c stamp for Sample Copy. E [Uo a eee f —_- IMBODEN'S..0. i i IMPERIAL | i FILOUR xp BREAKFAST FOOD = and you will LOVE good eating. i § ar rovn oxocens. 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If you y, try Ed i AM it; you'll be convinced. > 7 ant AN aC Mo? oon It PEeaLESs =e aie y its 1 RINCESS Soetoncne ee, t Carnival Ball 2 : 2 ; ‘Garfield EE ol Saga : sim o-corumie’ Managers. | Admission 25c = BREE ECE EEEEEEREEEDR EPP Sc a i aA RR cia Ea a aka : TRADE AT FULTON’S——IT PAYS. ————— 1 FALL SUIT SELLING ] OF f Has begun in earnest at FUL- ee» V/ TON’S. Our early invoices of Men’s ry y/| Swell Suits are disappearing fast. LAK NE | Good dressers depend on FUL- : wi Py = — | | TON for their stylish Suits and y) Fashionable Appatel an d this full J { (| we are better prepared than ever to Af supply them. fi Have an elegant display of fi 2 ¢, OW if correctly tailored § ui ts ready for \\ iq ) Your choosing, and more co m in g; uy all the ne w fabrics, latest patterns t and proper styles. Come in and look | We have already cold an immense lot of new Fall Hats—expect to sell 1 : you one, if we haven’t already. Pos | & sibly you will want one befure CAR , i= NIVAL WEEK. We're ready to : is a “tf show vou the largest and best stock : GE in the city—best values, too. You simply can’t} match our $3. Hat anywhere at the price. ‘We'll refand your money for any dieatisfection. r CB. POULTON ? Wichita’s Greatest Clothing Stcre. ARETE WM ain Se ROO AUS id tarot Re Oca J .H.Wildin, — All Flavors Of — Ice Cream FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 820 East Douglas Ave., Wiehita, Kan ‘ Banner Milk — CUSTOM GRINDING _. A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL ‘& FEgD POENISCH BROS., Props, 622 N. 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Leaves St. Louis 8.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8.26 pm Arrives Wichita 8.10 pm Through Parler Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars. also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change For reliable information as to rates, rates, time, etc. apply to any Frisco agent or the undersigned. It is a pleasure for us to answer questions. B. F. DUNN. District Passenger Agent, WICHITA. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghn'l Pass. Agt. ST. LOUIS, MO. Pass. Traffic Mgr. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Coprighted.) OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND ST.LOUIS. declining Chair Cars on all trains SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger station cor. Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for reliable information relative to Routes and Rates. I. R. Sherwin, 'P. & T. A7 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 J. 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 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 We make or fix anything Matthews & Settels, 313 E. Douglas 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. B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas, WN Miiler, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. Wichita. Kane Is Metric System wanted. Washington, Jan. 20.-The committee on weights and measures will invite manufacturers and merchants to appear on February 6 and give their views concerning the adoption of the metric system of weights and measures. Heretofore congress has recured the views of scientific gentlemen on this subject, but Mr. Southard holds that such a change in the entire system of weights and measures is a practical question on which the large business interests should be hear COPYRIGHT Sunday Dinner —AT— THE CENTROPOLIS HOTEL SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st, 1902 Queen Olives Worcestershire Sauce ROAST Beef—au Juice—Fried Chicken, cream gravy Horseradish French Mustard BOILED Tongue, sliced Lemon VEGETABLES Mashed Potatoes New Peas Brown Sweets Sweet corn ENTRIES Fruit Salad BREAD White Brown corn PASTRY Apple — Cream Pie Fruit COFFEE TEA MILK Ice Cream In Season CLAY CENTER, KAS The Second Baptist church had a rally last Sunday and realized $50. Mrs. Scott of Manhattan is in the city visiting Mrs. S. Stewart. The colored people will celebrate Sept. 22nd in grand style. CALL AT The ELITE Restaurant When You Want AGOODMEAL Always The Best, and Cooked Well MEALS 15cts C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas Dr. E. Harrison, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, Diseases Of Women and Children A Specialty. Office 233 N. Main St. Phone 582 The following is the list of donors at the Stewarts' rally at the A. M. E. church last Sunday according to list furnished us. 25cts— Father Saunders, J Crouch, S S Washington, Payne, J Coffee, J Morrow, J Jackson, W Gibbs, J Fauver, J T Chinneth, E D Roach, W Knox, H Braden, W C Neely, G Gossitt, G H Young, J W Hall, J W Thompson, Thos Glover, L Simpson, G Brown, E Landrum, F Buford. Mesdames— M M Clark, Miss A Thompson, L White, Miss L. Covington, L Gibbs, M Grayson, L Rowles, G H Young, Thompson, J Fauver, W Whitted, F Ross, M I Jones, L Coleman, H Baker, Hawkins, Howard 50c, steard, M Parks M Coffee, Robt Davis, Maay Jennings, of K C, K., Mattie Miller, C Barker, S Hall, E D Grayson, H Buford, G Phillipps, S Bazul, Bertie Waters, A Henderson, Miss M Andrews, W Waters, K C M, I Clark, Dr. E Harrison $1.00, Wm Clark 50, P C Danforth 50c. W. N, Miller 50 Mr. C. L. Kiner, proprietor of the Elite Restaurant is doing good busi Value of Antitoxin. Recent experiences at Colemester, 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 succumbe? A REAL TREAT Our Chocolate and Bon-Bons have acquired great popularity by reason of their excellence, purity and daintiness. Our Ice Cream gained a reputation for itself. All Orders received our prompt attention. Bissant WICHITA KANSAS BOTH PHONES No. 98 Will Lawson, formerly of this city but now in Chicago, finished a business course in Strattins Business College there, and recently passed the civil service examination and in June received an appointment to a clerks hip in thl Chicago Post-office Thus our boys are coming to the front. Mrs. C. K, Smith, mauager of the Centropolis Hotel, 505 N. Mane Look elsewhere for the Bill of, Fare Dinner only 150. Mr. John Allen and wife of Ottawa are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. H. White. Mr. L. H. White has moved in his nice residence 1424 N. Washington which he rtcently built. He is coming. Mrs Allice Brown, of Cherryvale Kans. arrived in Wichita last Monday, to attend conference. Remember that the services of the conference will be held in Garfieldhall next Sunday. The song services will open at 6 pm and close at 7 pm when the regular services begin. Go early if you desire to get a seat. Miss Dicey Scales is in the city visiting. C. K. Smith the popular restaurant keeper has made quite an improvement in his restaurant. BEFORE HE TOOK VOGELER'S He Could Not Touch His Wife's Dinners, and They Were "Fit for a King." So writes our esteemed friend Mr. Frank Chambers of 9 Bennett street, Chiswick: "For over two years I suffered agonies from indigestion and became reduced to a mere shadow of my talwart self. I would return home from my business feeling so faint that could hardly drag one leg after the other. My dear wife did all she possibly could to tempt me with dainty dishes, and as I entered the house I sniffed and thought: 'Oh, how good; I know I can eat that!' But alas! no sooner had I eaten a few mouthfuls, when I felt sick; severe pains shot through my chest and shoulder blades, eyes swam and everything seemed black, I became alternately hot and cold, and got up from such a dainty dinner heartily sick of living, and feeling I was a sore trial to everybody. I may mention that I was also very much troubled with scaly skin, and often boils. But one evening I noticed my wife seemed more cheerful than usual. I questioned her and found she had been reading a pamphlet she had received of men afflicted just as I was, and who had been cured by Vogeler's Compound. Said she, 'What gives me more faith in it is that it is made from the formula of an eminent physician now in active practice in the West End of London, so I am sure it is no quack thing.' 'All right, dear, let's have a bottle,' said I. After taking the contents of the first bottle, I felt very much better, and determined to give this remedy a fair trial, and I can positively assure you that a few bottles made a new man of me. I can sleep well, eat anything, and thoroughly enjoy life. I have told several of my friends whom I knew were suffering the same as myself, and they all wish me to say that they are like new men. I sincerely bless the great physician who gave you the formula of Vogeler's Curative Compound, and also yourselves for making its virtues known to a suffering public." The proprietors (The St. Jacob's Oi Ltd., Baltimore) will send a sampl free to any one writing to them and mentioning this paper. The "Rock Island" will sell round trip tickets to Topka 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. On the Hip. Tenant—Our house is in a frightful condition, Mr. Quarterday. One of the walls has bulged out three or four inches. Landlord—Ha! Then the house is larger, and I shall have to raise your sent.—Philadelphia Press. Fall C OUR LINE OF CLOTHING are showing New York's Scotch Effects. SUITS $10.00 Underwear 75c. to $7 00 a S GREENFIELD One Price Clothiers BIG At Garfield September By The Wichita Tab Admission 15c For Further Details Second T Pleases all GOOD BRE as snow. Fall Clothing OUR LINE OF CLOTHING is now complete. We are showing New York's latest creations in clotch Effects. SUITS $10.00 To $25.00 Yewear 75c. to $7.00 a Suit. Hosiery of all d GREENFIELD BROTHERS Price Clothiers East Doug BIG TIME At Garfield Hall On September 22 Fall Clothing Fall Clothing OUR LINE OF CLOTHING is now complete. We are showing New York's latest creations in New Scotch Effects. SUITS $10.00 To $25.00 Underwear 75a to $7.00 Suit. Premium of all distinctions Wichita Tabernacle No. 3 Imission 15c Two f For Further Details See Our Next Issue Second To None is all GOOD Bread!makers -- 1 v. TRY IT. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, Admission 15c Two for 25c --- Second To None Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread!makers -- It is whit as snow. TRY IT. PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159.N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SOMS. Props. HOUCK Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. 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. S&M White Russian Laun Bar, at the S&M Special Soap Coupon 10c and this coupon sian Laundry Soap. This offer is circnstances will we sell the soap the 10 cents. te Russian Laundry Soap at 2 Bar, at the S&M 10c Store. White Russian Laundry Soap at 2 1-2c a Bar, at the S&M 10c Store. White Russian Soap Coupon Soap Coupon 10c and this coupon will buy 6 bars of White Russian Laundry Soap. This offer is good to Sept. 30th. Under no circumstances will we sell the soap unless this coupon accompanies the 10 cents. ap ponon 10c and this coupon will buy 6 bars of White laundry Soap. This offer is good to Sept. 30th. Urs stances will we sell the soap unless this coupon acco cents. Gents Furnishing Department. Men's fleece and ribbed unce Men and Boys working shirt Men and Boys overplls, pla Men's modan and percale d Men's Teck bow and fou,-ir s fleece and ribbed underwear per garment and Boys working shirts 45 and 50c. and Boys overplls, plain blue, stripe 45, 5 s modan and percale dress shirts 50c and $ s Teck bow and fou.-in-hand ties 25 and 50 Men's fleece and ribbed underwear per garment 50c Men and Boys working shirts 45 and 50c. Men and Boys overplls, plain blue, stripe 45, 50, 75c Men's modan and percale dress shirts 50c and $1. Men's Teck bow and fou,-in-hand ties 25 and 50c. SPECIAL SHOE DEPARTMENT. A lot of extra good quality Kangaroo. Calf School shoes in lace and button, sizes 9 to 1, worth $1.50 a pair, atthe S&M pair $1.00. BEDDING MATERIAL. Full size cotton blankets in tan, gray and white, pair 75, 95 and $1.00. Large comforters of figured silkoline filled with clean carded batts, $1.25, $1.69 and $2.50. Clean pure white cotton batts, strictly sanitary, 8 and 10 oz rolls per roll $7\frac{1}{2}, 10, 12\frac{1}{2}$ Comforter Robe Prints 7c values, special yd 5c. lot of extra good quality Kangaroo. Calf S in lace and button, sizes 9 to 1, worth $10 atthe S&M pair $1.00. BEDDING MATERIAL. size cotton blankets, in tan, gray and white 75, 95 and $1.00. the comforters of figured silkoline filled with carded batts, $1.25, $1 69 and $2.50. in pure white cotton batts, strictly sanitary, 10 oz rolls per roll 7 1/4, 10, 12 1/2 c forter Robe Prints 7c values, special yd 5c A lot of extra good quality Kangaroo. Calf School shoes in lace and button, sizes 9 to 1, worth $1.50 a pair, atthe S&M pair $1.00. Full size cotton blankets in tan, gray and white, pair 75, 95 and $1 00. Mercerized satine petticoats 79 to $3.75. Lace curtains per pair 49, $7.50. SM THE SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 807-209 E. DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, NAS. THE SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 207-209 E. DOUGLAS AVE. WICHITA, KAS. Not a Gent o Answer. "Thought maybe he was. I hear him ask his wife if dinner wasn't almost ready, and she answered: 'Go to grass!'" 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. 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. clothing ING is now complete. We latest creations in New 00 To $25.00 uit. Hosiery of all description ELD BROS. East Doug'as Ave. BIG TIME Farfield Hall On nber 22nd By The Ladies Of Bernacle No. 34, Two for 25c s See Our Next Issue To None lad!makers -- It is whit RY IT. OTTO WEISS, Agent. 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 857. OVER DAY AND NIGHT A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER OPPICE PHONE 235 RES. PHONE 800 213 N.MANST WIGHITA KANS His Landscapes. A nouveau riche recently attended a picture sale in this city. A friend who had noticed him at the sale asked afterward: "Did you pick up anything at that picture sale, Jorkins?" and the other responded: "Oh, yes, a couple of landscapes; one of 'em was a basket of fruit and the other a storm at sea."—Boston Commercial Bulletin. n will buy 6 bars of White Rus- good to Sept. 39th. Under no quailess this coupon accompanies ing Department. underwear per garment 50c. shirts 45 and 50c. min blue, stripe 45, 50, 75c. press shirts 50c and $1. h-hand ties 25 and 50c. MATERIAL. on tan, gray and white, pair $1 00. silkoline filled with clean $1 69 and $2.50. tits, strictly sanitary, 8 and boll 7½, 10. 12½c values, special yd 5c. MARTIN'S MERC @ SSM AVE. WICHTA. KAS. His Specialty. PAPAL ERLE REEL ERE RE RRR TR, BIR, r : : 3 : We Print 5 | ANYTHING] | AN * LETTER HEADS 3 : NOTE HEADS 3 . ENVELOPES 3 : BUSINESS CARDS : = CALLING CARDS 3 x STATEMENTS x BILL HEADS 5 HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. | Bet sameness anno ntnaialrngiamanataiaind = te ] ; : FINEWORK | : OUR JOB ROOM. ee oe = I now being fitted up with the lat- Your est Faces of Type and beginng with the First Day of Septembe we : Work|| will make a Specialty of Fancy Up ; = to-Date Job Work. We will ‘Treat You Right, Both In Prices And In : DON‘E|| Work. We Are Prepared To Guar- : antee What We Say And We Do It ; BY US|| Bring Your Next Job To Us. You 3 We Doit|| Will Find Us At The Old Stand, No. DE ee Poe a t@ WE INVITE YOU TO CALL = The PRINTERS who Can PRINT & a etapa et Ser stares . ARE AS LOW = Our Prices AS THE LOWEST IS AS GOOD i OUR Work **°x$tie bese g ARE YOU? | i : ~ 4 = A Cyhecriber to the : ROSTER OF UNFLOWER GRAND LODGE, .. of P. 1902—03, Ino. 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. O,, Lawrence. Rev. J. D. Morrow, G. P. Yave. W.N. Miller, G. K. of R. & 8. 110 N. Mainst., Wichita, Jas, Ellen, G. M.of Ex. > : Iola. H. Galoway, G. 1. G. Vale. F. Martin, G, 0. G. 229 W Elm, Wichita. Burl Pope. 8. R. ‘Topeka, a ENDOWMENT BOARD. A. T, Gloves, Treas. 700 N. Market, Wichita. _ SUBORDINATE LODGES In Good Standing Jurisdiction ‘of Kansas, Westeen Sar No, 1 Lawrence © Wilson Chan Com R Burns K of R&S Excelsior No, 3, Topeka BH Wade, Chan Com W WPlunb, K of R&S Prince Albert No. 4, Ark, City GH Dromgold Chan Com W M Hooker K of R & S Weir No. 5, Weir City *$ W Fourd Chan Com Ave Dorcas K of R & 8 Great Pacific No. 6, Pittsburg Jessie Godley Chan Com Ino Peoples K of B & S Friendly Aid No. 7, Parsons HI R Bradley, Chan Com JM Tiggs, K of R& S Toas No. 10, Wichita W.N, Miller, Chan Com. Dr, E. Harrison, K, of R. & 8. Pythian No. 13, Junction City Abe Ashburry, Chan Com. Robt. Maddox, K, of R&S Stringer No. 14, Kansas City Dr. §. H. Thompssn, Chan Com. J. W. King, K of R&S Wesley No. 17, Fleming J. H, Brown, Chan. Com. R. D. Anderson, K of R& $ Morning Star No. 18, Yale Isiaac Felton, Chan- Com. Rey. A. J. Rogers, Kof R&S Hope No. 19, Sterling @. W. Boydston, Chan Com J. 8. Fuller, K of R&S Herculean No, 20, Wichita W. M. Hallum, Chan Com FE. D. Grayson, K of R&S Bonus No, 21, Hutchinson H. B Owen, Chan Com NOBerry, Kof R&S Sprig of Myrtle No. 22, Iola Jas Ailen, Chan Com J W Woodard, K of R&S Bee Pee ee ee ae ae oe ee : A Subscriber to the | SEARCHLIGHT? : IF NOT, WHY NOT? | be IT ls ONLY | a | 00 WHOLE YEAR i g Delivered. | | S$ UBSCRIBETO-DAY : ‘beteteteteteteteteeelee seine ee Cannes eee Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo} On certain dates in June, July, August Zand September, ase aa | : | Write for books entitled * Camping In Colorado ” “ Fishing In Colorado OuR LAST Grand Entertainment SaturdayNight, Sept. 20th, 1902 THREE Bills in ONE. GARFIELD HALL. Admission 25cts Auspices of the A M E Church ““ Under he Torqueise Sky ” ‘The Camping book tells how, where an at what cost parties ef two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that de. lightful climate. s E. W. Tuompson, A. G. P. A.. Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. C. E. Bascome, D. P. A., Wichita. 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'nt cost much, and it paye— QUARTERLY REPORT OF CITY TREASURER, SEPT. 15, | 1902, BY GEO, E. HAR- RIS CITY TREAS- URER. BOND ACCOUNT, June 1, Balof account, $5055 41 Joly 1, Rec'd fron 4th Natl Bank on Imp Bond, 4774 85 “Col from Co Treas. 11000 00 June 20, Remitted to fiscal ‘Agency Imp bonds, 6000 00 < Remitted to bank of coin 216000 _ ‘ Remitted to State Treas 2747 20 Balanee, _____ 892806 19830 26 19880 26 PAVING ACCOUNT. June 1, By balance 198 97 ‘Col from J. L, Le: land for June 886.89 July 1 = “675 98 “+ Col from Co Treas 5000 Aug 1 Cash on‘int imp bnds 549 Aug 29 from J I. Leland for sidewalks 126 38 Aug 29 from Co Treasurer 1000 July 1 To fiseal agency 7990 78 7990 78 7990 78 FIREMAN’S RELIEF June balance 838 20 Paid by ass't chief 25, Warrants cancelled 64 60 By balance 798 To 863 20 863 20 SEWER DIST. NO, 2 June 1, Balance 148 98 ‘Aug 29, Col from Co Treas 2000 By batance 2148 98 2148 98 2748 08 POLICE ACCOUNT June 1, By balance 154.96 +» Col fm C C Stanley 8174 85 Tuy 5, ss» 3888.00 PNG Ly 5 sere os, Blodon. June Transf?dto Ck & Genl Fund 1500 00 Maly Pens hss re oon an | BOTS Avg se ow mm os :125.000 June Warrants Cancelled 1418 57 ays s 1629 07 Aug. oe 1617 27 By Balance 161 40 957631 9576 31 PARK ACCT, 5 June 7 By Balance 358 08 Trandf'd fm Police fund 500 July, 4 5 4 $00 Bigs ioe 100 June WarrautsCtncelled 4290 78 July, " 915 50 Aug 4, ‘i 604 00 ‘To Balance ToT 20 Pe cena Pea 281028 9810 28 GENERAL Accr. june 1 By Balance 126 46 «+ Cols. & Transfers 16485 60 Joly, 4 » 11871 85 ag yy hey Sy ice SEED Jone Warrants Cancelled I4o7o 83 jv, b 8927 56 Ale i 8955 56 By Balance 4629 08 36583 76 3658376 Recaps tulation of Belances, Sept 15, 702 Bond acets 8928 06 Paving acct. 15411 Firemen’s Relief 79870 Sewer Dist No 2 2148 98 Police Acct. 161 40 ‘ Park Acct, Tot 20 Gen’ acct, 4729 98 Bal in Bank 19800 81 16602 12 16662 12 Respectfully submitted Sept, 15, 1902. Gro. E. Harrts, City Treas. Anew When to Keep Away. “Ig Jour mistress in, Mary?” ine quired the head of the house, as he came home. “No, sorr. The dressmaker spoilt her new silk, ap’ she’s gone there to see about it.” “W-h-e-w! Just sey to her that i um called away on important business, and won't be home until wte.” Would ‘There Were More Like Him. Johnny is seated at the piano read- ing. Johnny’s mother (from above)— Johnny, why rren't you practicing? Johnny—I am, ma. Johnny’s mother—Well, I don’t hear anything. Johnny—Well, I'm practicing the pauses.—Stray Stories. ‘aula titeas Wis iran Hortense—"Sadie, I don't know whether to be mad or glad. I wonder if it was a compliment or an insult.” Sadie—“For mercy’s sake, what are you talking about’” Hortense—“O, I haven't told you, have I? Well, I got onto a car and every seat was taken. A gentleman offered me his — seat.” Sadie—“And you took it, of course.” Hortense—Yes; but that isn’t the thing. I wonder if he gave me his seat because he thought I was pretty, or Decause he thought I was an old wo- man.”—Boston Transcript. Bhrewd Domestic, a Mistress—Did you tell the lady ¥ was out? Domestic—Yes, ma‘am. Mintress—What did she say? Domestic—She said she would call again to-morrow morning, ma'am. ‘Mistress—What did you say? Domestic—I told her it wouldn’t be ‘any use because you would be out for sure then, Bntaa BS QYodge Pircetory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA,KAN, Castle Hail 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Nightin Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcome: W.N. Miller, Chan. Com. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & £ HERGULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of. W, M. Hallum, Chan, Com, Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 8 Friday night each month, 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 Ist. and 8rd, Menday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. AF & AM, John T. Chinneth, W. M. W.H A.Clark, Secretary. Meets Ist.and 3rd. Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. Howe Or Tar West Lopaz No, 2906. G. U. O. O, F, Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G, Chas, H Gordon, P. C, Meets Ist, 2nd and Sd Tuesday night, WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Lee A, Anderson, O, P. Miss Lula Covington, C, R. $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 Is. land System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. The competition is open to the pubhie ard condition involves no fees ef any Kind. For circular of instructions, write Jno, Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System. Chicago. 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} E. Doug. News items left at {any of these places will reach this office. CHURCH DIRECTORY Second Baptist Church, Wichita,)Kansas, LoD apay, 10:39 a.m, Prayer and Praise Meeting 11:00am, Preaching. 2:80.p, m, Sabbath School. 4:00 p.m. Mission Circle, 700 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 mght, Senior Choir practice and ‘Teacher's meeting. You are cordially invited to atiend each of these services. Hi. V. Plumer, pastor G. H, Shaffer, P. J, Johnson, B. R. Guy, C.H. Brown, G. A. Griffith, H. W. King, A. J. King, John Young, G. F. Brown, W. J. Oliver, M. Collins, G. C. Clark, F. G. Barr L. J. Johneon, R. F. Green, R. ©. Lee, HS, Henrie, A H. Brooks, W. T. Beggers, A. B, Clark, J. J. Pleas. ant, B. R. Monroe, &. W. Alexan. der, Prince Williams, J. M, Pope, K. P. Bond, A. M. Ward, N. T. Gamble, J. Y. Meadows, H. H. Lu- cas, J.C. Gratton, A. W. Ramsey, L. W. McCormick, P. D. Yoecome, Samuel Norris, L, C. Newby, A.C. Ternll. Traveling Deacons—Louis Parks, S, H. Baker, C. A. Morgan, W. H. H- Jones, I. 8. Wilson, J. W. Wil- liams, Robt House, J, J. Watson, Anthony Sims, B. R. Ross, W. P. Green, C. A. Woods, P.D. Davis, John B. Porter, R. Chism, T. W. Walthall, J. R. Ramsey, H. Shep- ard, D. D. Cale. Traveling Preachers—W. G, Bar- nett, Benj, Franklin, James;Holmes J. H. Taylor. Ain Tic +... BAIL ROAD TIME Tapig Corrected up to May 2514p MISSOURI PACIFTE natuyy, é Leave Conway Springs and Cofieystie 1, For St. Louis t For Kans, City and St. Lous 4 Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo Geneseo, Salina, Puablo, Deayer 5 Fer Anthony and Kiowa, i For Anthony aud Kiowa, t Arting Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville ‘ From St. Lonis 7 From Kan. Cityand St. Lows | From Denver, Pneblo, Salina, and Geneseo r From Hutchinson 4 From Hutchinson and Geneseo Fem Anthony, Conway Springs From Kiowa, Anthony and Con- way Springs ' No. 472, Pratt and Kimgman Pas senger, except Sunday 1m, Ne. 474, Pratt and Kingman ac. cominedatien, Tuesday, Thurs. day and Saturday 12h Ne. 471, Kingman and Pratt Pas senger, except Sunday a Ne. 478, Kingman and Pratt ac- commodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC R WEST BOUND Leave by No. 1 Texas Vestibuled Ex. 74 No. 8, Texas Fast Express 635 Ne. 35, Daily, Except Sunday, 31) EAST BOUND No.2, Chicago Vestibuled Ex. 945 No. 4, K.C. and Eastern Ex. 5 Ne. 36, Daily, Except Sunday 1.35, Nscuticien Canoulens: St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1309 St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 101m Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10) Meteor 8.35: Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.203 K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.53 Wellington Accommodation 5.159 Panhandle Express 10,003 Engiewood Branch, Except Sum. 8.00 Panhandle Express 6.3590 Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 0 Oklahoma Daily Express 8.800 Wellington Accommodation 8.4518 Caldwell Ace. Except Sun 8.452 Texas Express 5.10 ps Englewood Branch, Ex, Sua. 7 Abas Searchlight $1.00 House Concurrent Resolution No.! For the submission of a proposition "| amend the constitution of the stateot Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the Sit of Kansas, two-thirds of themembersdet ed to each house thereof concurring (heres Skcrion 1, The following proposition’? amend the constitution of the state # Kansas is hereby submitted to the qa! fied electors of the stateafor their appior! or rejectment: That section 3 of article? be amended to read as follows: Sec. 5. Tit member of the legislatnre shall receive # compensation for thair services the sum five hundred dollars fora regular sesso, and five dollars per day for any speci session, and three cents for cach mit traveled by the usual route in going ton! returning from the place of meeting; b# such compensation shall not in the agar? gate exceed the sum of one hundred aa! fifly dollars for any special session. Sec. 2. This proposition shal! be mitted to ihe electors of this state st general election of representatives \'* legislature in the year a. p. 19J2, for the appreval or rejection. The amensiaest hereby proposed shall be designate! the official ballot by the following tite “The amendment to the constitution lt ing to the compensation of members of th legislature," and shall be voted for against as provided ky law under snch tit!* Skc, 3, This resolution shall take «fie and be in force trom and after its pwlie» tion iu the statuto-book. Approved February 28, 1901. Thereby certify that the foregoing © * tue and correct copy of the origita! ¢”” rolled resolution now en file in my offi and that the same took effect by publica!i0® im the statute-book May 1, 1901 Gro, A. CLakk, eet re Becretary of Sta! Republican Central Committe? met Thursday aftcrucon, - Emperor William has taken s 76" tleular Iiking to buckwheat cakes, Dv wait until brother Henry tells DB about baked beans, codfish, Mulls stew, tergapin and escsiloged ore