Wichita Searchlight

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. At this time the press of the whole country is in a discussion concerning the recent disfranchisement of several states of the union, thereby such clauses as the "educational," "the property" and the grandfather" clause, etc., it is want to entirely, or nearly so, eliminate the Negro in those states from being in any manner a factor in the politics of those respective states. That this is the primary and ultimate object sought, none will deny. Some of the journals like one view of the final result of these acts on the coming Negro race and some take another. Some claim that as a result of these elements the Negro in these states will become careless and unconcerned and thus permit himself to be never barred, because of a failure to prepare himself to meet the rigid requirements of those enactments. Some even go so far as to say that the Negro in those states finding himself eliminated from exercising the elective franchise, will turn his mind foam the higher aims of life and became a confirmed criminal ass and thus gradually sink to a new state of human existence. To say that both of the above positions are unwarranted a wholly untrue simply to state a fact. The other positions are that the Negro will not forth a weak effort to meet the requirements and seemingly failing he will lose all interest in the policies of his state and thus no longer seek to comply, while other claim will that the Negro will accept the conditions and make no effort to comply, but remain in his present state. None of these positions to our mind is, or will be, the final result of those disfranchisement enactments. It goes without saying that either or all of these amendments here mentioned are entirely and wholly illegal, unconstitutional and unjust; but while they are all these, yet, we think, they are not without their good features—and we look forward these same enactments hurled back at their inventors and operators—and strike them like lightning from a clear and unbound sky. Instead of the final result on the Negro race, which the promoters intend, we believe the final result will prove a final result will prove a boomerang so those who are now its foremost advocates. Instead of the Negro making a weak and half-hearted effort to meet these demands they will find that the Negro has put his whole soul in his effort, and the re- sult will prove doubly more beneficial to the Negro than to his present persecutors They will act as fire to raise a mighty steam in the desire of the Negro to get educated and to acquire property. The disfranchisement clauses which are at tracting most attention at this time are namely, "the educational qualification," the "property holding clause" and the "grandfather's right" enactment. In some states two of these are required. Let us take each of them and see the result to come. First—In some of the states the constitutional amendments provide for a board of examination whose duty it is to test the voter on his educational qualification etc. This is an index to the young Negro in those states that in order to vote he must attain an education and the result now is that thousands of parents are seeing to it that the boy who usually worked during school months does so no more, but instead he is sent to school and there start while young to prepare, primarily to vote; but in thus preparing him they prepare him for nobler work, they put his mind in cultivation and further prepare him for future ife. Thus, briefly, this clause acts on the Negro as a double and sure compulsory school law, while not meant so by its framers. On the other hand, the present conditions find the white lad who hopes to be permitted to vote because he is white, idly whiling away his time, and leaving early schooling out. Thus in course of time the educated Negro. who cannot only read, but write as well, coming to the front in herds, and finally will prevail. So much for that, next we take the "property clause," what does it mean? It speaks in tones of thunder and teils the Negro that unless he is the owner of property he will be denied the right to vote—and thus it means that in order to vote he must own property. The result is that the Negro in those states are putting forth a strenuous effort to acquire and own land. Their primary object being to vote, but the result is more far reaching than this, for beside becoming a voter it raises him to a state of dignity and power which are two of the inseparable components of a freeholder. Thus it will be found that the property clause will act as a propelling and compelling force to induce the Negro to better himself by becoming a property holder holder. The last one to be here considered is the "grandfather clause." This WICHITA, KANSAS, SEPT 27. , 1902. clause can only be operative on part of the present generation. It is easily seen that the requirement to vote be based on the ability of the grandfather to vote, will soon die of its own force. For an instance, there are few Negroes today 21 years to 25 years old to day, whose grandfathers did not have the right to vote, and it can be clearly seen that only in a short space of time the number will be inconsiderable. Thus sufficeth this. So by considering these as a whole it can easily be seen that the result will prove far more beneficial to the Negro as a man and citizen than to the promoters of these acts. When the Negro shall have reached and complied with all these can it not be seen that his power will be so great that even the promoters of these measures will shrink at the enormity of its strength, and which they themselves hastened. Thua these measures in our judgment, while unwarranted, unconstitution- and wholly unjust, are and will benot without their final results. NOTICE! NOTICE!! BAPISTI CHURCHES, MISSION CIRCLES, CHILDRENS BANDS TAKE NOTICE My Dear Co. Laborer—It becomes my duty to sound the trumpet calling you to meet in convention at the First Baptist church, Rev. W. L. Grant, D. D., pastor Kansas City Kansas., Oct. 7 to 12, 1602. We have been separated for 12 months. It is new times for harvest and the reapeas are called to bring in their sheaves. This year has brougot to us many blessings. First—Greater demands are made upon us to labor more zealously for Christ and humanity, in the barren fields of Kansas. Second—The son and daughters of Africa are appealing to us "Come over and help us" as never before. Third—The urgent call to help in the education of the youth of our land is a duty too sacred for us to neglect. With these urgent objects before you, we call upon every mission and evvry church to lend hand and and heart. We call upon you to come or send representatives to Kansas City, Kans., that we may reason awnile together and be enabled to do more effective work. Circulars will be sent to you telling you the amount of money that you have given for State Missions this year. You'll see also the amount you are due on state work. Church blanks and programs of conventions will be sent to you in a few days. Rates will be one fare ronud trip. Buy tickets for carnival, 300 delegates are expected and One Thousand Dollars is the rally c'y. For further information write, E. ARLINGTON WILSON, Cor. and Financial Secy 618 Jersey Ave. Kansas City, Kas. REV. T. H. EWING, Pres. 18th Vine st, Kansas City, Mo. OUR NOBLE WOMEN. Below we reproduce from the Chicago Conservator an article on "Our Women." It is worthy of reproduction, and especially at this period when there are conventions and gatherings galore, each planning and resolving as to what is best and proper to bring about a more cordial feeling between the two races in every section of the south. It is timely, because at no period since our emancipation thau than the present have we found more brilliant intellect among men playing the lick-spittle and comprising the whole race. Says the Conservator: "The Negro women of this age of advancement deserve special mention for the part they are playing in the general betterment of the race. Especially is this true in view of the way a number of our men are for political mercenary or other reasons compromising the race. Our women are busy working, speaking and writing for the advancement of the people, and yet not one of them has ever so far as we know, sought to gain favor and public applause at the expense of her race, nor made odious comparisons which put the race at a disadvantage in the eyes of the white people. They are in fact and in deed the real raoe builders from the most unselfish standpoint, and seem to feel abundantly paid for their ardent labors when they see that an improved condition of their people is the result. Besides the noble women we designated 'our leading women,' who are laboring and traveling at great personal sacrifices to instill the best thoughts and the best lives in the masses, there are scores of true hearted women in every state who go about their great work of race lifting silently and 'unobserved; but for the good results. They are daily dying for their people. Mrs. M. E. Wood of Kingman spent conference week in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chennith. THE WORKERS AND THE KICKERS. The success of the Afro-Americans is dependent solely upon unanimity of thought, seriousness of purpose and concerted action. While forces may differentiate to some degree the goal should always be race interests and success. The assaulting army in battle array is divided up into infantry, cavalry and artillery, each corps or division having different duties and peculiar functions to perfrom to achieve victory. The forces must move harmoniously and in concert; deserters and traitors cannot be tolerated. So it is with racial success. Higher education has its mission, industrial education its field, the church is unlimited work for the uplift of humanity, the press its uncompromising battle against ignorance and oppression, and our fraternal societies and national council serve as reserve forces to strengthen these several columns and stimulate and protect the intereste of all concerned. In the struggle for existence and justice the race must rid itself of its chronic kickers, stagnant advisers, useless charletans and mischevious busybod es. It is the "it is the fire in the rear" that hinders our upward march and prolongs our prescription.—N. Y. Age. Review of Conference. The twenty sixth annual session of the Annual Conference of the 5th Episcopal District of the A. M. E. church which convened in this city at St. Paul, A. M. E. church, on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, will go down in history as the greatest ever held by that organization in Kansas. It was noted for its business qualities, its harmony and sincerity of purpose. The men who composed the session, were men deeply interested in the work, with refinement and christian manhood. The session was presided over by Right Reverend, Bishop Cornelius T. Shaffer, bishop of this district. Biihop Shaffer is noted for his educational qualities and refinement and his presiding was flawless. The session opened Wednesday morning at 9oc. Rev. B. R. Guy was elected Secretary and Rev. T. W. Walthall was elected assistant secretary, Rev. W. H. H. Jones, reporter. After the usual formality of opening the Conference listened to the annual sermon which was ably delivered by Rev. F. G. Barr; following this sermon, NO; 18 the bishop delivered his annual address. The conference then adjourned till 8 p. m. At the hour of 6 the Confluence re-assembled and listened to the welcome address on the city by Mayor B. F. McLean, an address of welcome an behalf of St. Paul, A. M. E. cquarch by Dr. E. Harrison and an address on behalf of the Baptists by Rev. H. V. Plumer. Respones were made on behalf of the conference by Presiding Elder J. B. Ransom and Rev. E. Q. Plummer; concluding with a few appropriate remarks by the bishop. Thursday was devoted to business; Thursday night the Missionary Sermon was delivered by Rev. Collins. Friday was a busy day and Friday night the Educational Sermon was delivered by Rev. E. Q. Plummer. Satuoday the conference worked all day and held a night session at the business waf wound up. Services Sunday morning were held at the church; those in the afternoon and evening ot Farfield hall. At 3 p.m. Rev. Parks delivered a sermon on Foreign Mission. In the evening Rev. Brooks preached, while Rev. Watson preached in the morning. The following are the appointments as made for the ensuing year: Omaha District Rev. C Davis, Fremont, Neb.; W. I. Biggers, So. Omaha; J. H. Taylor, Beatrice; Jno. Williams, Neb. City; J W H Morris, Tonganoxa; E. Q. Plummer, Oskaloosa; J J Pleasant, Bouner Springs; J Ransom, Holtun and Horton; p D House, El wood; R House, Hiawatha; P D Cole, Wbiacloud; J S Johnson, Quindaro; M T Camble, N Lawrence T S Wilson, N Topeka; M Wooten, Lincoln; G H Shaffer, Omaha; W B Brooks, Leavenworth; J W Ring, Atchison. Topeka District E C Bryant, Ellis; C A Morgan, Topeka; C A Wood, Olathe. J W Johnson, Lakeview; W G Barnett, Garden City, E W Smith, Mineau olis; W S Hayter, Abeline; J Holmes Sterling; S W Alexander, Elleworth B Chism, Council Crove; C Lee, Junction City; K B Bond, Eudora; L C Lubey, Neodesha; B F Franklin, Great Bond; — Koss, Hutchinson; P Greene, Manhuttan; C H Richardson, Topeka; A H Breoks, Argentine; F G Bowe, Otjawa; W H Jones, Emporia. T W Walthall, Independence; L C McCormick, Coffeyville; H Shepard, Oswego; A C Terrill, So Lawrence; J I King, Mound City; J J Watson, Wiufield and Wellington; E B Abbott, Pittsburgh; A Simms, Cherokee; Thos. Young, Iola; L J Johnson, Columbia; L Parks, Weir City; G F Brown, Ark City; A W Ramsey, Galena: P Williams, Paola. P D Yokum, Wichita; G C Clark, Parsons; A M Ward, Kansas City; J W Wilson, Ft. Scott. THE SEARCHLIGHT. WICHITA, KANS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kausas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. 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So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. REPUBLICAN TICKET. STATE For Justices of the Supreme Court J. C. Pollock, A. H. Ellis, H. F. Meison, A. L. Green, E. W. Cunningham. For Congressman at large C. F. Scott. For Governor.....W. J. Baily For Lieut. Governor, D. J. Hanna For Secy of State, J. R. Burrow For Auditor,.....Seth G. Welle For Atty General C. C. Coleman For State Supt I. L. Dayhoff For Insurance Com C. H. Luling For Congress 7th Dist C. I. Long For Probate Judge Thos C. Wilson For Treasurer, Dan E. Boone For Sheriff, Henry Schad Eor Clerk John M. Chain For Reg'r of Deeds, W. L. Appling For Clerk of Court, Geo. A. Clark For Attorney O. G. Eckstein For Surveyor W. R. Kessler For Superintendent A. D. Taylor For Coroner, M. M. McCollister For Rep 71st Dist. Jno W. Adams For Rep 72d Dist. A. C. Husey For Rep 73d Dist A. S. Heusel For Com 1st Dist, John Busenbark That class of colored people who look with contempt up the little nigger newspapers,' as they call them, and at the same time have to be visited a dozen or more times before they can pay a little, bill of fifty cents on a dollar, are silly fakes of the first order.—Ex. Bring us your job work. We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. WARREN'S are showing a large stock of Millinery — at reasonable prices. 149 N. Main Mr. B. Summytt returned from an extended business trip Tuesday night. His trip covered Washington, D. C.; Meredian and Tocala, Miss., Ardmore, Muskogee, So. McAllister, Arcada and Medeil, I. T. He was successful in securing an allotment of land for himself and family in the Choctaw nation. Mr. Summytt saye that the colored people in the Southern states that he visited are doing well and are fast coming to the front ranks. Fire Chief A. G. Walden returned Tuesday, eve from a three month vacation. Mr. Walden spent his vacation in England, Germ'ny, France and Australia. He reports having had a royal time and was corteously received by everyone. He visited the fire departments in Berlin, Paris, London, Vienna, Venice and in Hamburg. His many friends in this are truly glad to see his return and to also see him looking so well and hearty. AT REST On Wednesday morning at 4:20 the pale messenger of death gently tapped at the door of Mrs. Hattie Martin's chamber and summoned her to the judgement bar of God. Mrs. Martin had been sick a long time and had suffered late and early. She died as she lived, a good, faithful and consistent christian. Mrs Hattie ( Miller ) Martin, was born in Miller county Mo. in 1860 and was 42 yrs. 7 mos. and 8 days old at the time of her death. She leaves a husband, a mother and 3 sisters and a host of warm friends. Funeral services were conducted at the A. M. E. church by Rev. A. C. Terrill and Rev. P. D. Yokum. Mr. G. H. Young received a sad telegram last Saturday evo, stating that her son G, A. Young of Leavenworth was dying. Mr. Young began preparations to go to Leavenworth but before he could do so he received a telegram stating that his son was dead. He left Saturday night at 9:45 for Leavenworth and expects to return about Tuesday. The Searchlight extends to Mr. Young and family its profound sorrow in this, the hour of his bereavement. NEGROES OUT REGISTERING WHITES. A special from Richmond, Va. says: The requirement for the new registration under the constitution is bringing about results that are surprising, and which are creating some unsasiness in Democratic ranks. The white people are showing little interest in registering, while the Negroes are offering in much larger numbers than was expected. In one ward in Lynchburg mere Negroes than whites have registered, and in a district in King William county many more Negroes have offered for registration than whites. In Bath county there has been no move looking to a new registration, and when the ejection day comes there may not be a single qualified voter in the county. Centropolis Hotel Centropolis Hotel, 805 North Main Street, First[Class]Lodging. Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week;? 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. [ ] Wichita. Kan Local and Personal. GATHERED FROM THE CITY' AT LARGE. READ THEM. Mrs. Pearl Brown, of Joplin, Mo. spent Carnival week in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson, Mrs. Jane Hobson, of Coiumbus, spent Conference and. Carnival in the city visiting relatives and friends Mrs. H. H. Lucas, wife of the late Rev. Lucas, spent Conference and Carnival in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glover. There will be a meeting Arkansas Valley lodge No, 21, A F & A M, Tuesday night, Sept. 30th. All members are requested to be present. Toas lodge No. 10, K. of P, will meet Monday night, Sept. 29th. Jas, Jackson and Syl Anderson, worked as Special policemen during Carnival week. The members of the Wichita Colored Band will meet at The Searchlight office next Wednesday night, Oct. 1st. at 8 o'clock. Business. Mrs. Robt. Davis, after spending two weeks in the city visiting Mrs. W. N. Miller, returned Saturday to Kingman. Chas, Perry, of Joplin, is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. M. Carr. The ladies of Wichita Taberna- cte No. 34, had a fine time on 22nd Mr. C R Fulton, proprietor of Fulton's Clothing Store has returned to the city after an absence of several months. Messers Sa.n C Collins and Syl Griggs gave two nice balls at Garfield hall Sept 23rd and Sept 26th Mrs Mary Jennings, after spending three weeks in the city the guest of Mr and Mrs W N Miller returned Thursday night for her home in Kansas City, Kansas. The entertainment of the ladies of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 Monday night, was a grand success. Good for the ladies. Mrs. America Brown of Ft. Scott Kansas, was one of the conference week visitors to Wichita. She was the guest of her sister and brothers in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Hall. Rev. A. C. Terrill acquitted himself grandly in entertaining the conference last week. He kept Wichita to tha front. We commend him to the good people of Lawrence where he has been assigned for the next year and say to them, that in him they have a pastor noble and grand. May success follow him where ever he may go. The New Hope Baptist church is preparing to sell their present site and will erect a new church building on a new site which will be off the railroad and more commodious. AGENTS WANTED We allow agents a big commission 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. Charles Perry of Joplin, spent conference week in the city as the guest of his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Carr. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER, PATRONIZE THEM. Morton Vernon spout a few hours in-the city. We must compliment the choir of St. Paul A. M. E. church for the splendid songs and music which they rendered during conference week. Great credit is due them, they did fine. We trust they will climb higher until they have reached the summit. Mauy are the comments due them. Pres. Thos. Glover is due much credit for the splendid song service at Garfield Hall Sunday eve. We also take note of the splendid music rendered by the Juniorchoir at that service. They deserve much praise. May Mr. Glover continue his services in the future as in the past. BRING YOUR FRIENDS into Warren's Millinery Store 149 North Main. Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Terrill, Rev. P. D. Yokum, Rev. H. V. Plummer, Mrs. C. R. Stewart, Mrs. Thos, H. Cox, Mrs. Robt. Davis were the guest of Mrs. W. N. Miller at 5 cc. Tea in honor of Mrs. Mary Jenning of Kansas City, Kansas. Rev A C Terrill will leve for his charge in Lawrence, next Wednesday. We, of Wichita, are sorry to see him leave and can but wish him good health and a successful year. Rev P D Yokum, the newly appointed pastor of St. Paul will begin his labors Sunday. Rev Yokum comes highly recommended and we ask for him the loyal support of all. 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 secured 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 PUEBLO ITEMS Mrs. C. Summitt of Wichita, Kas P J Levels of Topeka were the guests of Mrs. W. R. Swaggerty of 1404 Bragdon ave. Mrs. Summitt and Mrs. Levels were on their return from Florence, Colo., where they were the guests of Mrs. D. H. Hicks. While in Pueblo they were entertained by Rev. W. R. Hardy, Mrs Lincoln, Mrs. Washington, Mrs W M Johnson, Mrs C. W. Mallory, Mrs. Robt Finley. The ladies left Wednesday for Colo. Sprgs and Denver. ODDS AND ENDS. More than 90 per cent of the vessels using the Suez canal navigate by night. Toronto got $12,754.25 for its share of the street railway earnings for September. The potato forms nearly 14 per cent of the total food of the people of this country. A new emigration law in Italy confines departures to Naples, Genoa and Palermo. WANTED:—A good barber. Steady employment. Henry Buford, 6081 E. Doug. Wichita, Ks. IMBODEN'S.... IMPERIAL FLO BREAKE and you will L AT YOUR GROCERS. WICHITA TRU — MNFACT SAMPLE TRU Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bag Dresser Trunks — REPAIRING 507 East Douglas Ave FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. GROCERS. IMBODEN MILLING CO. SHITA TRUNK FACTORY — MNFACTURERS OF — TREPLE TRUNKS & CASES Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE East Douglas Ave., Phone 267 WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY MNFACTURERS OF a b c J. H. Wildin. All Flavors Of Ice Cream FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES 320 East Douglas Ave., Wiehita, 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? Bear in Mind Bear in Mind Bear in Mind FLOUR GARDEN HOME COPYRIGHT TRADE AT FULTON'S—IT PAYS simply can't match [our $3. B We'll refund your money for an C. R. FU Wichita's Greatest match four $3. Hat anywhere at the price. Send your money for any disatisfaction. R. FULTON, Vichita's Greatest Clothing Store. simply can't match [our $3. Hat anywhere at the price. We'll refund your money for any disabisfaction. Wichita's Greatest Clothing Store The Watch in Hot Weather. Some men are as prone to take up a fashion as women. A few years ago it became a fashion to wear the watch in the upper outside pocket of the coat, fastening the bar of the chain in the buttonhole of the lapel, so that the chain ornamented that part of the garment. Then the fashion disappeared. It has returned, and during the first warm days of last week when waist- Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 Buford's Shop Successor to B. A. Fisher First-Class Shave and Hair Cut 608½ East Douglas Ave., HENRY BUFORD, Prop Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. That whiteness is not the only good quality of Union Mills Flour. It is made from the best wheat grown, makes most delicious, sweetest and lightest bread, and gives the most complete satisfaction in every way. If you don't use it already, try it; you'll be convinced. It's PEERLESS RINCESS FALL SUIT SELLING Has begun in earnest at FULTON'S. Our early invoices of Men's Swell Suits are disappearing fast. Good dressers depend on FULTON for their stylish Suits and Fashionable Apparel and this fall we are better prepared than ever to supply them. Have an elegant display of fine, correctly tailored Suits ready for your choosing, and more co ming; all the new fabrics, latest patterns and proper styles. Come in and look We have already sold an immense let of new Fall Hats—expect to sell you one, if we haven't already. Possibly you will want one before CAR NIVAL WEEK. We're ready to show you the largest and best stock in the city—best values, too. You coats were discarded the tendency to transfer the watch to the upper outside pocket of the coat was very marked. An authority on such matters says the fashion originated in New York when negligee wear was more of a novelty among men than it is now. The same authority adds that the watch in the coat pocket is a better mode of wearing it than in the pocket of the negligee shirt. Cheap Reading for the fall and winter We have a rack of Books—about 500 volumes; all best writers. "Fiction," "Biography," "History" "Essays" etc, etc. The choicest literature. The bound in the best grade of red cloth—good paper clear type. If you will bring this Coupon and we will give you your choice of the lot. We have never sold them under 25c. Some of the Are:—"DUMAS" "AUSTIN" "HENTY" "REY" "SOUTHWORTH" "MEREDITH" "LIN" "WEYMAN" "BULMER" "READE" "CA and hundreds of others. COUPON and winter about 500 volumes; all by the Biography," "History " voicest litorature. They are ed cloth—good paper, and this Coupon and 15c, of the lot. Other 25c. Some of the Authors IN" "HENTY" "CA- "MERED1TH" "KIP- ER" "READE" "CAINE" We have a rack of Books—about 500 volumes; all by the best writers. "Fiction," "Biography," "History" "Essays" etc, etc. The choiceest literature. They are bound in the b-st grade of red cloth—good paper, and clear type. If you will bring this Coupon and 15c, we will give you your choice of the lot. We have never sold them under 25c. Some of the Authors are: — "DUMAS" "AUSTIN" "HENTY" "CAREY" "SOUTHWORTH" "MERED1TH" "KIPLIN" "WEYMAN" "BULMER" "READE" "CAINE" and hundreds of others. This coupon and 15c will entitle the holder to a choice of 500 books at The Goldsmith Book and Stationery Co., 122 East Douglas Ave. Cut this coupon out and go down and make your choice. This is the chance of a life time to secure the latest and best books by the best authors at a low rate This coupon and 15c buys one of these choice books. The GOLDSMITH Book and Stationery Co. 122 East Douglas Ave., Wichit', Kansas. Ping Pong $1.00 to $10.00 Dr. E. Harrison. Diseases Of Women and Children A Specialty. Office 233 N. Main St. Phone 582 Braitsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Up-to-the-Minute FOR YOUR FALL and WINTER COAL Go to the old reliable headquarters for e thing in the COAL LINE. We handle all the lea and best grades — not the substitutes. 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Send your hair and use plainly to OZONITE.COM GO TO OZONITE.COM OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas, 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 because he thought I was an old woman."—"Boston Transcript. Shrewd Domestic. Mistress—Did you tell the lady I was out? Domestic—Yes, ma'am. Mistress—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. H. FRANCK, MERCHANT TAILOR Latest Styles for fall and winter have arrived. 307 E. Douglas Ave. WICHITA, KANSAS. H. H. Hess & Co., Bicycles, Guns, Ammunition, Atheletic Goods. Phone 444 209 North Main St. L. S. NAFTSGER, E. R. POWELL, President. Vice Presiden J. M. MOORE, Cashier. THE Fourth National Bank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $37,000.00 Deposits $1,700,000.00 UNITED STATES' DEPOSITORY. DIRECTORS W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, E. R. Powell, R. L. Helmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftger, B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. M. B. For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or any thing you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. Wichita, Kansas. — GO TO — F. M. Jaques & Co., 343 North Main St. For all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves EASY PAYMENTS. COPYRIGHT 306 E. Douglas Ave. THE NEGRO IN KANSAS. Commenting on a statement of a Kansas paper that there are two towns in that state in which a Negro is not allowed to live, the Chattanooga Times thinks that "the first thing we know the south and west are going to get a bad mix up in the Boston idea of civilization." There is no earthly use for any mix up about it. Even the Iostonians ought to be sufficiently well informed to know that there is no town in the south a Negro may not live in peace if he wishes to do so.—Montgomery Advertiser, O.K. Dye Works. Clothing Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Ladies Work A Specialty New and Second-Hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No. 315 N. Main St. Returned army officers from the Philippines say that English and German firms have done a large business in smuggling war supplies to the Filipino insurgents. Parties from St. Louis and Indianapolis have bought 10,000 acres of land in Woods county, Texas, and are negotiating for another tract of 8,000 acres; both to be occupied by colonies. The state of Idaho has sold 12,000 acres of pine land and has received the last payment on the bargain. The tract brought the state $101,652. An earthquake in the Canterbury district of New Zealand devastated the township of Cheviot and injured many people. Colonel Arthur Lynch, of the Boer army, was elected a member of parliament, at Galway, Ireland, by nearly a vote of three to one. His election is likely to be contested on the charge that he is a traitor. The total vote at the Ohio state election was $840,147; of this the vote for governor was 12,581 less. Governor Nash's plurality was 67,467. Citizens of Oskaloosa, Iowa, lack only two thousand dollars of $40,000 they propose to use in erecting a building for the Y. M. C. A. Work is commenced. The mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, bought liquor during prohibited hours and was fined. He told the court that he accepted disqualification for his office which extends two years. --- "My friend," exclaimed the eloquent minister, "were the average man to turn and look himself square in the eyes, and ask himself what he really needed most, what would be the first reply suggested to his mind?" "A rubber neck!" shouted the precocious urchin in the rear of the room. McGinnis (sadly)—Tim, me and my wife hov parted feriver. Tim—Th' devil ye say! McGinnis—Yis; she tuk almony. Tim—Poor crature, did she do almony?—Denver Times. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. Wichita. Kena Dr. Claude G Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS — Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office A REAL TREAT Our Chocolate and Bon-Bons have acquired great popularity by reason of their excellence, purity and dain-tiness. Our Ice Cream gained a reputation for itself. All Orders received our prompt attention. Bissant WICHITA, KANSAS BOTH PHONES No. 98 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 75c to $7.00 a Suit. Hosiery of all description GREENFIELD BROS. One Price Clothiers East Doug'as Ave. Second To None Pleases all GOOD Bread makers --- It is whit as snow. TRY IT. 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. 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 tent.—Philadelphia Press Fall 1 C OUR LINE OF CLOTHING are showing New York's Scotch Effects. SUITS $10.00 Underwear 75c to $7.00 a Su GREENFIELD One Price Clothiers Second T Pleases all GOOD Brea as snow. PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry in the City 155-159, N. Market St. Phone 232 SELOVER & SONS. Props. HOUCK Hardware Store Building Hardware, Garland and Quick Meal Steel Ranges 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? In aist upon it that he "ads" with us. Judge A. Overstreet, of Norman, makes denial of the charge against him of making remarks derogatory to President McKinley. The Methodist pastor at Dorer and his family were assaulted with stale eggs in their own house by a mob. It is not certainly known who the mob were. One city councilman of Guthrie has been arrested upon the charge of soliciting bribes in connection with the building of the city hall. There are rumors that arrests will be made. SM The SAND A Perfect Day DO YOU REA Our ADS are lo Women's Petticoats Women's black petticoats: we have an extensive line of ladies underkirts, made of spun glass, mercerized sateen and mo- reen cloth, are made with accor- deon pleated ruffles' good size skirts; deep fountes, and rows of strapped cords. Each 79, 99, $1.19, $1.69, $2.19 Ladies and Misses Fall Knit Underwear Misses' union suits, sizes 3 to 6, per suit 25c Ladies' glove-fitting jersey rib- bed pants and vests, garment 50c Ladies' combination suits croc- let neck and border, each 50c Ladies' jersey ribbed union suits "Thought maybe he was. I hear him ask his wife if dinner wasn't almost ready, and she answered: 'Go to grass!'" His Specialty. Hiller—They tell me that Snyder is active in every good work. Burt—I guess that's so; but his activity, unfortunately, is always misdirected. 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 s latest creations in New 00 To $25.00 Suit. Hosiery of all description ELD BROS. [East Doug'as Ave. To None head 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 B. Douglass Ave. 'Phone 357. A. G. MUIR UNDERLAND EMBALMER OFFICE PHONE 357 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. The Congregationalists of Anadarko, are building a fine church structure. The sale of lots at South McAlester is to be contested in the courts; yet those claiming to be best informed say that they are satisfied with Uncle Sam's guarantee of title and so the sale goes on. In the Gyp hills in Blaine county near Salton on the Choctaw line, salt is evaporated and the supply is unlimited. There is copper in the hills. Claims are being taken and prospectors are numerous. 5 & 10C STORE Daylight Store— ALIZE THAT royal to the Fact? Purses and Walletts For Women & Children Never before has the S. & M store shown such a line as is now on sale—all kinds and styles in every size, for little folks and la- dies, also a line of wrist bags and chatelining bags. Prices 5, 10, 25, 79, 99, and up to $1.50 Good Values In Suspenders Our men's furnishing depart- has on sale a lot of high grade suspenders that are exceptionally good in values. If you us show them to you we can convince you that they are better than those ordinarily sold Pair 10c, 19c, 29c, 39c, 50c. We Want LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. FINE WORK OUR J0B ROOM. Is now being fitted up with the latest Faces of Type and beginng 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. The PRINTERS WH Our Prices ARE AS LO AS T OUR Work IS ARE Y A Subscrib SEARGH IF NOT, W IT IS O WE INVITE YOU TO CALL PRINTERS who Can PRINT rices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST UR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST ARE YOU? Subscriber to the ARGHLIGHT? NOT, WHY NOT? It Is ONLY Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST ARE YOU? A Subscriber to the SEARGHLIGHT? IF NOT, WHY NOT? $1.00 SUBS RIBE BS RIBETO - DAY SUBS & RIBETO - DAY The C. L. S. gave a banquet last Thursday evening. We, the C. L. S., through hard trials and tribulations is struggling for the upbuilding of humanity. We are only a band of young people struggling hard for the advancement of our people. Anyone that is interested in the upbuilding of humanity is welcome to stop in our city when passing through and give us apiece of advice. We gladly receive all good advice and encour --- --- If Your Work Is D O N E BY US We Do It RIGHT ABILENE, KANS. To the Searchlight. FOR A WHOLE YEAR Delivered. agement. It makes our band strong. Our leader is a young man of moral knowledge and good intelligence. Anyone is at pleasure to leave a piece of encouragement to the dear editor of the Searchlight to advertise at his desire. In honor of our dear leader aed band. We put God before us as our real leader for we know we cannot bear these burdens alone. W. F. WARDER. ' UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. ' 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, chairman, 122 N. Emporia, Wichita. R. H. Wade, Sec, 1100 Spruce, Topeka. A. T. Gloves, Treas. 700 N. Market, Wichita. SUBORDINATE LODGES In Good Standing Jurisdiction of Kansas. Westesn Star No. 1. Lawrence C Wilson Chan Com R Burns K of R & S Excelsior No. 3, Tojeka 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 Aoe 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 Terqueise Sky " The Camping book tells how, where an at what cost parties of two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that dale lightful climate. B. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A.. Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago, C. E. BAGOME, 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 doesn't cost much, and it pays.— ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C. Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R. of D. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F & A.M. John T. Chinneth, W. M. W.H A. Clark, Secretary. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne' TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA 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 WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 3.35 pm Leaves Memphis 8:25 pm Arrives Wichita 3.10 pm Meteor Leaves St, Louis 2:30 pm Leaves Memphis 9:15 am Arrives Wichita 8:25 am Through Parler Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis withou change. $100 0 For the to California November land System Company Line. Th the publ no fees e instructi Passenger new When to Keep Away. "Is your mistress in, Mary?" inquired the head of the house, as he came home. Mrs. Hattie Parks is visiting his parents in Ind. Ter. this week. Mr. Johnson is contemplating moving to Iola soon. Johnny's mother—Well, I don't hear anything. Johnny—Well, I'm practicing the pauses.—Stray Stories. The Banner Mills 922 Forth Main st. handle all kinds of feed and coal Call on them. --- --- THE SCENIC ROUTE 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 itches the rich farming fields 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, EAST-BOUND St. Louis Mail and Express Leaves Wichita 1:3● pm Arrives St. Louis 7:20 am Arrives at Memphis 8:00 am St. Louis and Fort Smith Express Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:00 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2:30 pm For reliable information as to rates, outes, 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, Ghu'l Pass, Agt. Pass, Traffic Mgr. ST, LOUIS, MO The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND ST.LOUIS. Reclining 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. A. "No, sorry. The dressmaker spollt her new silk, an' she's gone there to see about it." "W-h-e-w! Just say to her that I am called away or important business, and won't be home until late." Would There Were More Like Him. Johnny is seated at the piano reading. Johnny's mother (from above)—Johnny, why aren't you practicing? Johnny—I am, ma. Braitsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Always Reliable UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HERCULEAN LODGE NO. 20, K. Of P. W, M. Hallum, Chan, Com. Ed D. Grayson, K. of R. & S. Meets 1st and 3 Friday night each month. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2906. G. U. O. O. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H Gordon, P. C. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3d Tuesday night. WIGHITA TABERNACLE No: 34. 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. BRANCH OFFICES The Searchlight can be found at the following places on sale:— Jackson House, 343 N. Main; People's Restaurant, 346 N. Main; Centropolis Hotel, 605 N. Main; Lewis' Barber Shop, 608 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Doug. News items left at any of these places will reach this office. CHURCH DIRECTORY 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. E. 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 CHERRYVALE. KANSAS A good many of Cherryvale people attended the street fair at Coffeyville last week. Mr. L. Johnson has sold his property on south Ninth st. Mrs. Knox and daughter Annie is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. G. Banks of Arkansas City came up Sunday to attend conference Mr. Banks returned and Mrs. Banks remained to spend a few days visiting friend It looked quite natural to see them in Wichita. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leaves In Conway Springs and Coffeyville 11.90 For St. Louis 8.00 For Kans, City and St. Louis 9.50 Hutchinson, Lyons and Genesco 7.50 Genesco, Salina, Puablo, Denver 7.00 For Anthony and Kiowa 7.00 For Anthony and Kiowa, 7.40 Arrives In Little Rock, Conway Springs, Coffeyville 4.70 From St. Louis 2.35 From Kan, City and St. Louis 7.00 From Denver, Pnble, Salina, and Genesco 11.25 From Hutchinson 4.00 From Hutchinson and Genesco 9.40 From Anthony, Conway Springs From Kiowa, Anthony and Conway Springs 9.00 No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday 11.90 p No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.30 p No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 p No. 473, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 p CHICAGO, ROCK - ISLAND & PACIFIC 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 FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.50 pm St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10.15 pm WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 pm Meteor 8.25 pm ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. D. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 pm K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 pm Wellington Accommodation 5.15 pm Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 pm Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 pm Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.35 pm Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 pm Wellington Accommodation 8.45 pm Caldwell Acc. Except Sun; 8.45 pm Texas Express 5.10 pm Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 pm Searchlight $1.00 House Concurrent Resolution No. 20 For the submission of a proposition amend the constitution of the state of Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members added to each house thereof concurring therein SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the statefor their approval or rejection; That section 3 of article 2 be amended to read as follows: Sec. 3. The member of the legislature shall receive compensation for their services the sum of five hundred dollars for a regular session, and five dollars per day for any special session, and three cents for each mile traveled by the usual route in going and returning from the place of meeting; but such compensation shall not in the aggregate exceed the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for any special session. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the legislature in the year A. D. 1929, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Approved February 28, 1901. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled resolution now on file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 1901. GEO. A. CLARK, Secretary of State Republican Central Committee met Thursday afternoon. Emperor William has taken a particular liking to buckwheat cakes, but wait until brother Henry tells him about baked beans, codfish, Mulligan stew, terrapin and escalloped oysters