Wichita Searchlight

Saturday, October 18, 1902

Wichita, Kansas

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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Some of the men who will Win this Fall. Vote for Them 4TH YEAR. C. H. LULING, Wichita has the honor to again ave a representative on the Republian state ticket, this time in the arson of Hon. Charles H. Luling, publican nominee for Superin- dent of insurance. Mr. Luling is born in New York, but was PETER H. HARRIS Hon. Charles H. Luling, A Colored Man's Friend. The Next State Insurance Commissioner ised and educated at Fondulac, Miss., his course in the higher branch including a knowledge of the winter's trade and of expert bookkeeping. After serving several years as bookkeeper and traveling salesman, he bought a newspaper in Annabail, Mo., but got enough of it in three years, and came to Kansas, first to Montgomery county and then in 1880 to Wichita. At first bookkeeping, then real estate and the insurance with a good sprinkling of politics mixed in, has made it a strenuous life. Mr. Luling is a worker. He is a man who can do more things at once and do them well than most men. At present he is a member of the council, a member of the Legislature, Secretary of the Kansas Commission to the Louisiana exposition, and at the same time a general agent of the New York Life Insurance Co., doing much bussiness as any agent this great company has in the United States and commanding a good salary. Nothing Mr. Luling has to do ever neglected. When he says he says he will do a thing you can do on its being done. During his first term in the Legislature he made himself known as one of the strong men in that body. He is a positive force, and when he takes up line of work it is carried on with aggressiveness that usually wins. He has great organizing and execution ability. He will be invaluable to the people in the office of Insurance commissioner. He can be deended upon to care for the interests, of the people, for though a man of his aggressiveness is bound to stir up enemies, no one has ever questioned his integrity. Sedgwick county will without doubt give Mr. Luling a handsome indorsement at the polls this fall. He has always received big majoritree when a candidate. Mr. Luling does not expect to make much of a campaign in his own county, but will devote his time elsewhere, leaving Sedgwick to the care of his friends, who are not confined to any one party. He is not, or need not be afraid of the result either in county or state. Mr. Luling belongs to a number of the external orders, the A. O. U. W., sons of Herman, Knights of Pythias, Elks, and the Odd Fellows M. M. McCOLLISTER. M. M. McCollister was born in Green county, Ohio, in 1846, and resided there until the war broke out, when at the age of 15 he enlisted at the call of his country, first in the three months' service in 1861, and then in 1862 enlisted with his father in the 95th Obio, and served until the fall of 1863, when he was discharged on account of disability. In 1864 he moved to Montezuma, Iowa, and ten years later came to Sedgwick county. Most of these years were spent on the farm down on the Cowskin. "Mack," as his friends all know him, has always been handicapped in the race of life by his crippled condition, but in spite of poverty, sickness, a large family, and hard luck, he never owed a debt that he did not pay. He is loyal to his friends and conscientious in the discharge of his duties. He acted as deputy sheriff and bailiff for four years under Sheriffs Ault and Royse, and made a good officer. He served two terms as coroner a number of A. B. years ago, and was ever found faith ful and honest and saved the county many dollars that a less conscientious man would have added to the expense list. The old man needs the place, and nearly every body, irrespective of party, wants him to have it. We print a picture of Mack from the first photograph he has had taken in thirty years. JOHN BUSENBARK. It is a matter of regret that the Searoblight is unable to present a picture of the Rpublican candidate for county commissioner of the 1st district, but Mr. Busenbark had no photograph at hand, and the matter was delayed too long to have one finished in time to make a cut for this issue. John Busenbark came to Kansas in March 1875 and settled in Minneha township. Late in the eighties he left the farm and bought out a livery stock on South Main, which he conducted until the spring of '96, when he purchased a farm in Kechi township, which is his present home. Mr. Busenbark has always been noted among his neighbors for his excellent judgement and his practical common sense. When he believes a thing is right he has got the nerve to stand up for it. He is not the kind of a man that can be shifted about by the varying winds of Kansas, but sets his course in the direction he believes is right, and aims directly for the object beyond, no matter whether fog or tempest obstruct. Sueh a man is the kind needed in the commissioner's office—one WICHITA, KANSAS, OCT 18, 1902. [Name not visible] Probate Judge T. C. Wilson A Favorite with Everyone. who will know the right when he sees it, and stick to it after he knows it. Mr. Busenbark is a man whose integrity is unquestioned, who bears the closest of friendship with those who know him best. He is cool and deliberate in his judgement and the interest of the county will be in good hands when he takes his place in the commissioners office. REGISTER TO-DAY!! THOS C. WILSON Thos. C. Wilson, Republican nominee for Probate Judge, was born in New Jersey. He is a graduate of the Pennington Seminary, Penning Probate Judge A Favorite w ton. New Jersey, of the Wesley University of Middletown, Penn., and of the law department of the University of Pennsylvania. Thus fitted with a splendid education he came westward to seek his fortune, arriving in Wichita in January 1887, opening a law office in this city and has since been engaged in the active practice of his profession, and is counted as one of the leading members of the Wichita bar. Mr. Wilson stands high with the members of his profession, who have ever found him fair courteous. He stands well with the public because he has ever been found square and dependable. Two years ago he received the Republican nomination for Probate Judge and made a remarkable campaign, carrying the county by a majority of 667, which was a greater majority than that of Stanley and McKinley together, being the only Republican elected on the entire county ticket. In this connection it will be remembered that Mr. Wilson is the only Republican county nominee that has carried Delano township since the days of Populism. Such a result was not a mere hap pen so. It proved that Tom Wilson has a host of Democratic and Populist as well as Republican friends, And he has a great many more of them to day. They believed in him before. Now they know he is true. They have tried him for two years. You do not hear any notes of complaint. You do not hear any talk about hold-ups and exhorbitant prices. You do not hear any one about favoritism and partizanship in the administration of the affairs of the office. On the other hand you do hear words of praise from every source. The office has been conducted economically. The county has been saved extra charges wherever practical. Estates have not been allowed to drag on year after year at heavy expense, but have been settled speedily and cheaply. The difficult e T. C. Wilson, with Everyone. and embarrassing tasks of handling reform school cases and caring for depraved children have been admirably and tactfully performed. In all such matters Judge Wilson has received the praise of honest men and good citizens, and has deserved it all. No more important office exists in the county. On the integrity, carefulness and good judgement of the Probate Judge depends the welfare of the estates left to their children and loved ones by the deceased. It depends upon his management whether these estates flourish or decline. It can be seen therefore that it takes more than honesty—it takes rare good judgement—to properly administer the office of Probate Judge. These qualities Mr. Wilson possesses. He has the experience of two years in the office and is therefore much better qualified to do his duty than he was two years ago. We could tell of many instances that have come under our personal knowledge which have proved to us that Mr. Wilson is eminently qualified for the peculiar duties of his office, but we will not take the space at this time. We are satisfied that the people of Sedgwick county will make no mistake in this matter. M. B. Prof. A. D. Taylor, Our Next County Superintendent. was born in Cedar county, Iowa, in 1866. He moved with his parents to Sedgwick county, Kansas in 1871, and settled on a homestead near Mt. Hope where his father still resides. His boyhood days were spent on the farm where he completed his common school education and set out to make his own way in life at the age of eighteen. Working by the month as a farm hand he managed to save enough money to take him away to school where he began to make preparation for teaching. He then taught school in the winter and went away to school during the summer months, attending some of the best schools in the state. Mr. Taylor has now taught in the district schools for fifteen years and can furnish some of the best of references as to his ability as a teacher. He has held a first grade certificate for over ten years and has served two terms as a member of the county examining board. He is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office of county superintendent and finely equipped for the place. He has the quality of doing just what he says he will do, no matter what the cost to himielf. He is thoroughly abreast with the progress of the times and will keep the schools of Sedwick county out of the ruts. Mr. Taylor will not be able to make as thorough a canvass of the county as he would otherwise do, on account of commencing a term of school on Sept. 15th. This will in no wise interfere, however, with the superintendency, as under the new law the county superintendent's term express the middle of May, while Mr. Taylar's school will be over in April. The people in Sedgwick county, interested as they are in the schools to which their children go, could not do better than place A. D. Taylor in the office of county superintendent. Have you Registered in 1902? ONLY A FEW DAYS. The registration books will close on Oct. 24th. If you have not registered and expect to vote this fall go down and register at once. Remember you candot vote if you have not registered in 1902. Go down before the books close on Oct 24th. W.R. KESSLER. W. R. Kessler was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in the year of 1843. Moved to Shelby county at the age of seven years and lived there until the war broke out, when he enlisted at Sidney in the 99th Ohio in 1862. On Sept. 20, 1863, during the battle of Chicamauga, he was taken prisoner, and lay in Southern prison pens until February 1865, when he was exchanged. He was discharged May 30, 1865. Returning to Shelby county he entered upon his present avocation—civil engineering and surveying. After all the roads in that country had been transformed into free turnpikes he began to look to the west for a new opening, luckily coming to Wichita, arriving here in the latter part of 1884, just before the boom. Like all others in Wichita he prospered while the boom was on and went down with the rest when it was over. He was elected county surveyor and held the office for the term of 1884 85, and is now assistant city engineer. During his term as county surveyor he made many legal S Hon. W. R. Kessler, The Man To Elect For County Surveyor surveys and never had an appeal taken from any of them. This is only an evidence that he thoroughly understands his business. Thirty-five years of practical experience certainly has made him proficient in the practice of his profession. There is absolutely no question about his competency. The county's interest will be honestly and conscientiously looked after with him in the surveyor's office. There are those who think that no one should have a life lease on any one office. The framers of the state constitution in their wisdom limited two of the county offices to two terms, and it is an unwritten law in state and nation that two terms is the limit, and yet the opposing candidate to Mr.-Kersler has been nominated for a fourth consecutive term. It is quite certain that the people this fall will be ready to pass this office around. Mr. Kessler is the present commander of Garfield Post of this city and is held in high esteem by people of all parties. There is absolutely no reason why he should not be elected by a splendid majority. Henry Schad is the logical and proper man for the office of Sheriff Mr. Schad will land ali the votes of the colored people and will be elected by a handsome majority. THE SEARCHLIGHT. WICHITA, KANS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. -RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 15c. Advertising Rates Made Known On Application. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than TUESDAY to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All Subscriptions must be paid in advance strictly. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wednesday noon will appear in that week. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one office or one address to another always give both, the old and new. 4th Send Us all the news from your section of the City, County, State or Country, We publish it FREE OF CHARGE. Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any per son which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. " To Live and Let Live, " is OUR Motto. REPUBLICAN TICKET. STATE. For Justices of the Supreme Court J. C. Pollock, A. H. Ellis, H. F. Ma son, A. L. Green, E. W. Cunning- ham. 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. Wells 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. Boene Fo 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 Do not fail to Register before Oct. 24th, as the registration books will close on that date. Register now and be sure. Bring us your job work, We are here to please you and we "deliver the goods," on all job work. No candidate on the Republican county ticket will receive more votes of the coioed people than will Judge Thos, C. Wilson. Fred Martin went to Hutchinson Wednesday eve. A. C, HUSEY. A. C. Hnsey, Republican nominee for representative in the 72nd district, has as near a "einch" on being elected as a man ever has politics. In the first place he is in a district that is normally Republican by sev- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Hon. Adolph C. Husey, Our Next Rep. 72nd District oral hundred majority, and in the second place and what is much surer than regulation majorities, every body likes Mr. Husey and he is qualified to make an excellent legislator. Mr. Husey was born in Switzerland, but this does not prevent him from claiming a longer residence in Kansas than any other man on the ticket, coming from Switzerland to Leavenworth forty-six years ago at the age of nine months. He landed in Wichita 25 years ago and started a cigar factory and has made a success of it. He has employed a large number of laboring men, and has never had a strike or laboring trouble. He has been a member of the school board, and during Morrill's administration was secretary of the police commission. He is so thoroughly well liked that the man whom the opposition named to run against him, realizing the utter impossibility of success has withdrawn from the race, leaving him a clear field up to this time. There is not a man on the ticket but would be glad to change chances with Mr. Husey. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. 823 North Main st. Cheapest Hardware and Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses — SEE? REGISTER AT ONCE. It has always been the policy of this paper to give the true facts of every subject with which it deals. It matters not whether social, financial, moral, religious or political, it has aimed at the true fact and that alone. In doing this we have established a confidence among our people, and one of which we are justly proud It is our candid opinion that the colored people of this county should stand by and support the whole Republican ticket—state and county. In saying this we do so be cause we are firmly of the belief that their best interests can be conserved by doing so. We believe that if the ticket is successful this fall, all the colored voters will have reasons to be proud of the fact that they helped elect it and they will be properly cared for. Let every man put his might together to help roll up a big majority. Register Right Away! CHESTER I LONG OCT. 21ST. One of the most important political meetings of the year will be the big Lohg Meeting to be held at the auditorium on Tuesday night, Oct. 21st. This meeting will, no doubt, eclipse any political meeting ever held in Wichita. There will plenty of music and speaking. The Wichita Colored Band will be in line followed by over 200 colored voters. Every colored voter in the city and county is to be in line on that night. The great Chester I. Long will deliver a masterful speech. Every body is invited to be in attendance. The date is Oct. 24th The place is Auditorium The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. HAD A FINE TIME. Miss Winnie Ray, who went to Kansas City last week to attend the Baptist State Convention, returned home Tuesday morning. Miss Ray says she had a most enjoyable time; every one treated her royally. She visited in both Kansas Cities and on Friday went to Lansing where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones. She had the pleasure of being shown all through the big Kansas Penitentiary. While visiting at the pen she was shown all notorious criminals. She then returned to Kansas City, where, Sunday, she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Farmer, parents of Dr. J. E. Farmer, of this city. Mr. and Mrs Farmer spread an elaborate dinner for Rev. H. V. Plummer and wife, Miss Winnie Ray and Mrs. Emma Gaines, of Topeka. She was also the guest of Mrs. Hulsey at dinner while in that city. She visited the big Electric park, Aller Chapel, 2nd Baptist church and hundreds of other places of interest in the two Kansas Cities. She enjoyed her trip very much. Rev. P. D. Yochum, the new pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, is getting settled down to business. He is growing to be a full fledged Wichitan fast and is making many friends among both the saints and sinners. Last Sunday was his first sermon since he moved his family here. He spoke to the point exactly and his sermon was well taken. The outlook for a grand success is very bright. WHAT! You won't Our Saturday When every offerfng shows va to miss. Try it once, When every offerfng shows value and merit you cannot afford to miss. Try it once, you'll be sure to return. SEE WINDOWS FOR SATURDAY'S SPECIAL. YOU WILL NEVER FIND A BETTER BARGAIN. WALLENSTEIN & COIN Bostonstore WALENSTEIN & COIN Rev. J. H. Vanlue returned Tuesday from Kansas City where he attended the Baptist State Convention. Rev. was a mighty power there. DOWN TO BUSINESS The members of the Imperial Band (colored) met at the Searchlight office last Friday night, adopted their by-laws and went about business. The band began rehearsing Tuesday night and will now give Wichita a good up-to-date band. They are getting ready to play on the night of Oct. 21 during the big Chester I. Long parade. Jno. E. Lewis, Grand Chan. and A. T. Glover left Wednesday night for Hutchinson. " UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. " Sunday is quarterly meeting day at St. Paul A. M. E. church. The services during the day and evening will be conducted by Presiding elder J, W. Braxton. Rev. Yochum invites all to come out to these services. Banner Mills — CUSTOM GRINDING — A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED POENISCH BROS., Props. 622 N. Main, Phone 530 Rev. H. V. Plummer has returned from Kansas City. Elsewhere you will find a letter from Jim Jackson while he was down in the swamps of Arkansas, dodging rattlesnakes and fighting mosquitoes. The S. E. Noyes Dry Goods Store was destroyed by fire last Saturday evening about five o'clock. Arkansas Valley lodge No. 21, A. F. & A. M. will meet next Tuesday night. Regular meeting. Princess Chapter, No. 7, met Wednesday night. The Colored Band is coming to the front rank. The members of the Home Talent Concert Co. will repeat their Shakes pearian plays at the 2nd Baptist church next Monday night. Admission 10 cts. The G. L. A. club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ed Landrum next Tuesday. attend Night SALES? value and merit you cannot afford you'll be sure to return. Y'S SPECIAL. store YARDS 215 & 303 W. Douglas. Both P The Is displaying a fine assort SUITS and OVERCOATS Furnishing Goods from th Both Phones 215 The Hub Having a fine assortment of the Latest Styles in and OVERCOATS. Underwear and all sorts of Goods from the Lowest to the Best. Is displaying a fine assortment of the Latest Styles in SUITS and OVERCOATS. Underwear and all sorts of Furnishing Goods from the Lowest to the Best. Give Us a Call USE IMBODEN IMPE FLO BREAK and you will I AT YOUR GROCERS. WICHITA TRU — MNFACT SAMPLE TRU Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bask Dresser Trunk REPAIRING 507 East Douglas Ave Next to Carey Hotel O. K. Dye Works. IMBODEN'S.... IMPERIAL FLOUR AND BREAKFAST FOOD and you will LOVE good eating. IMBODEN MILLING CO. BETA TRUNK FACTORY — MNFACTURERS OF — LE TRUNKS & CASES — Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order — REPAIRING NEATLY DONE Douglas Ave., Phone 267 Grey Hotel Kimbel & Silsbee, Props. WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY MNFACTURERS OF SAMPLE TRUNKS & CASES Suit Cases, Telescopes, Bags, Ladies' Bonnet, Skirt and Dresser Trunks Made To Order REPAIRING NEATLY DONE 507 East Douglas Ave., Phone 267 Next to Carey Hotel Kimbel & Silsbee, Props. Clothing Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Ladies Work A Specialty New and Second-Hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No. 315 N. Main St. A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER EMBALMER. OFFICE ONLY 25.05 N.U.S. PHONE 955 KENNESSEY WASHINGTON A. KANS. TRADE AT FULTON'S—IT PAYS. Forced From Ill Health Our Fail Had Arrived Before. We D have more Tp-to-Date Good Houses Combined. Clothing t garments. Men's, Boy's, Ye Forced To Retire from Business Ill Health The Cause Our Fall Stock Saved Before. We Decided To Close Out, And Now Tp-to-Date Goods Than Any Other Two Wichita joined. Clothing that has no equal in ready made Men's, Boy's, Young Men's, Children's Clothing Had Arrived Before We Decided To Close Out, And Now have more Tp-to-Date Goods Than Any Other Two Wichita Houses Combined. Clothing that has no equal in ready made garments. Men's, Boy's, Young Men's, Children's Clothing Must Be Sacraficed Sale Opens Monday Morning At 9 o'clock C. R. FU Wichita's Gre R. FULTON, Tichita's Greatest Clothing Store. C. R. FULTON, Office 303 W. Douglas No. 114 N. Main St Centropolis Hotel, Centropolis Hotel, 605 North Main! Street First;Class;Ledging, Nice, Clean Beds. Rooms $1.00 per week;! 25c per night. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Prop. Wichita. Kan Buford's Shop Successor to B. A. Fisher First Class Shave and Hair Cut 608½ East Douglas Ave., HENRY BUFORD, Prop. Cheap Reading for the fall and winter We have a rack of Books—about 500 volumes; all best writers. "Fiction," "Biography," "History" "Essays" ctc, etc. The choicest litorature. 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 about 500 volumes; all by the Biography," "History" choicest litorature. They are and cloth—good paper, and this Coupon and 15c, of the lot. Other 25c. Some of the Authors IN" "HENTY" "CA- "MERED1TH" "KIP- PER" "READE" "CAINE" We have a rack of Books—about 500 volumes; all by the best writers. "Fiction," "Biography," "History" "Essays" etc, etc. The choicest literature. They are bound in the bst 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 15e will entitle the holder to a choice of 500 books at The Goldsmith Book and Stationery Co., 122 Eas 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., Wichita, Kansas. Ping Pong $1.00 to $10.00 Dr. E. Harrison. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, 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 YOUR WINTER AL headquarters for every- We handle all the leading substitutes. We also can sup- , Cement, Brick and Stone. 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. We also can ply you with all kinds of Lime, Cement, Brick and S Go to the old reliable headquarters for everything in the COAL LINE. We handle all the leading and best grades — not the substitutes. We also can supply you with all kinds of Lime, Cement, Brick and Stone. THE JACKSON - WALKER COAL and MATERIAL CO. The Wichita "Coaling Station" --- R Know that The Peerless Tailors can't be beat for fine work, fit and style. Our stock is complete in all the latest novelties for this season. You can save 10 per cent by ordering your clothes before the rush of the season from us. PEERLESS TAILOR 508 E. Douglas Wichita, Kas The editor of this paper is out on tour of calls to the homes of all his city readers. He will call to see you most any day. He will be pleased to give you a receipt for the amount which you may owe. He kindly asks all to have something to pay him when he calls. Do not fail to register. --- COUPON Always The Best, and Cooked Well — MEALS 15cts — C. L. KINER, Prop. 408 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas Value of Antitoxin. Recent experiences at Colenester, England, have once more demonstrated the value of antitoxin as a remedy for diphtheria. In a total of 295 patients only 5.6 per cent of the antitoxin cases died, while of those treated by other methods 28.9 per cent succumbed. 112 So. 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Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pech Kas., Cheney, Kas, Phone 10. Amos Tyler was arrested Monday evening py officer Quaries at the instigation of Mrs. Ella Glenn Shields, Police Matron, charged with inhumanly beating his little 5 year old step-son, Wesley Perry. We were shown the child's head, stomach and back and we must confess that we have never seen a case of such punishment meted out to a mere baby before. The full prints of the rope, which was donbled and used, were plainly visible all over the poor little boy. There were whelps as large as a man's little finger the full length of the child's back and breast and one long gash cut across the face by the rope; It was certainly a case of cruel and unnecessary beating of a child. The cause is conflicting, but, that, beating was inhuman is certain. Mrs. Shields took the matter up with county attorney Conley, who has filed a state charge against Tyler. Mrs. Shields is determined that such beating of children shall cease in Wichita and in this position she is backed by all the people of Wichita regardless of color and any thing else. It is claimed that an example will be made of Tyler H. H. Hess & Co., Bicycles, Guns, Ammunition, Atheletic Goods. Phone 444 209 North Main St. Have you registered? If not, do so at once. COPYRIGHT 306 E. Douglas Ave., RAIL ROAD NEWS. As Reported by L. M. Moore. C. A. Tidwell who served as a juror in the District Court at Ft Scott, has reported for duty and went out on his run Saturday. Mrs. C. E. Jackson after spending a few weeks with her husband in the city, has returned to Ft Scott Mrs. F. Holmes, after spending a few days in Chetopa the guest of her sisters-in-law Mrs. L. M. Moore, has returned to the city. L. M. Moore, who has been running in C. A. Tidwell's place, is again at leisure. J. J. Neal was in Kansas City Thursday taking in the Priest of Pallas A. J. Hall, of Ft. Scott, was in the city Monday, the guest of his brother, John Hall. A. Monroe contemplates laying off in the near future and will visit friends and relatives in Ft. Scott and vicintty. John M. Chain will succeed himself as County Clerk. --- WOMAN WAS 132 YEARS OLD. Illinois Colored Woman, Who Has Jusi Died, Was Living at Time of Boston Tea Party. CHICAGO, Oct. 11.—A woman who, according to her story, was living at the time of Boston Tea Party and the meeting of the first Continental Congress, is dead at the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People. If the reports of her age are correct, she was the oldest person in Illinois, and possibly in the United States. She was Ellen Stewart, a slave be fore the civil war, three times married, and mother of four children, the last of whom died several years ago of old age. According to her story she was born in 1770. The officials of the institution in which she died, after an investigation as thorough as could be made, credited her statement. Until within a few months of her death she was in complete control of her senses, and told many stories of men and women distinguished in their earlier days of Virginia and Kentucky. She was born in Virginia. Chas. H. Luling has oftimes proved his friendship to the colored people and there is no man in Kansas today who has more friends among them than Mr. Luling. To say that every colored man will heartily support Mr. Luling as the Republican candidate for State Insurance Commissioner is to say what is a fact. They will always stand by Hon. Chas H. Luling. A REAL TREAT Our Chocolate and Bon-Bons have acquired great popularity byeaso n of their excellence, purity and daintiness. Our Ice Cream gained a reputation for itself. Ali Orders receive our prompt attention. Bissant WICHITA KANSAS BOTH PHONES No. 98 A SURPRISE. Mr. Will C Neeley surprised his many friends in this city by taking unto himself a wife last Wednesday eve. The lucky lady was Miss Maggie Young. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. P. D. Yoehum at the paronage of the A. M. E. church. THE POLICE MATRON. Few people in Wiehita fully ap preciace the amount of hard work that is beiog done by Mrs. Shields, as Police Matron of Wiehita to save boys and girls alike from ruin. While the law only provides that she should look after female persons yec, she does not confine her work to females, but she takes both in charge. Iu this regard she keows no color line, but goes to the relief of a colored boy or girl as soon as soon as she would a white one. She is making that office of much importance and the good which she is doing is manifest and can be seen on all sides. The office as conducted by her is a much needed one to Register! Register!!'Register!!! We are leaders in Overcoats. We have every style from the Short Top Coat, including the Knee-length 41 and 44 inch, to the Belted 52 inch Coai, in all the new weaves and up to the minute patterns. Just one word for the Suits. It is a pleasure to try them on. Guaranteed to always hold their shape. ELD BROS. 112 East Doug's Ave. Second To Non Pleases all GOOD Bread makers!-- as snow. TRY IT. To None ad makers!--It is whit RYIT. Pleases all GOOD Bread makers it is whit as snow.] TRY IT. OTTO WEISS, Agent. LOW RATES TO ST. LOUIS Via The Missouri Pacific Railway Account Fall Festivities, Will begin October 6th. The Great St. Louis Fair, with $30,000 in premiums and more attractive exhibits than ever will open October 6th and close Oct 11th. The night parade of the veiled Prophet will take place Oct. 7th. The South St. Louis Broadway Merchants' Association will hold a Street Fair and Carnival from Sept. 29th to October 12th There will be running races on the mile track at the Fair Grounds during the month of October. The St. Louis Horse Show in the Exposition Collisseum will take place from November 3rd to 8th. An excellent opportunity to see the site of World's Fair of 1904. Local agents will furnish detailed information. H. C. TOWFSEND, G, P. & T, A St. Louis, Mo. THE S and M 5 & 10c S THE purchasing power of the S. & M. the cost of your everyday necessities. You have only to try this store once to bevinced of this fact. 5 & 10c Store of the S. & M. lessens day necessities. is store once to be con- nt and collarettes, fox brushtail ox streamers and oppossum clus up to $23.60 ear in every day, you'll find a very now, comprising two-piece suits gray fleeced wool, pants and on Suits 25c, 50c, 98c, $1.50, $2 PER SKIEN 71-2c land floss at the S. & M., per colors at the same price. of fine Liberty silk, come in edge, black with white edge, assorted lengths, THE purchasing power of the S. & M. lessens the cost of your everyday necessities. You have only to try this store once to be convinced of this fact. Nutria beaver storm collars and collarettes, fox brushtail boas, round fur muffs, sable fox streamers and oppossum clus ter neck scarfs, priced, $2.00 up to $3.60 New numbers are coming in every day. you'll find complete stock of them here now, comprising two-pair and combination suits in ceru, gray fleeced wool, pave vests, each, 25c and 50c. Union Suits 25c, 50c, 98c, 71-2c Sheland Floss PER SKIEN 71-2c 400 pounds of white Shetland floss at the S. & skien 71c Black and colors at the same price New numbers are coming in every day. you'll find a very complete stock of them here now, comprising two-piece suits and combination suits in ceru, gray fleeced wool, pants and vests, each, 25c and 50c. Union Suits 25c, 50c, 98c, $1.50, $2 400 pounds of white Shetland floss at the S. & M., per skien 7½c Black and colors at the same price. Silk Neckwear Novelty silk rufis, made of fine Liberty silk, come in plain white, white with black edge, black with white edge, white with black polka dot, assorted lengths, price, $2.25, $3.88 and $5. Novelty silk rugs, made of fine Liberty silk, plain white, white with black edge, black with white with black polka dot, assorted lengths, price, $2.25, $3.88 and $5. Silk WAISTS—Wool WAISTS—SKIRTS We have a superb assortment of wool and silk and skirts to select from; all the desirable shades and prices ranging from $1.99 to $22.50 SM THE SCHMITT AND MARTIN'S 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 207-209 E. DONGLAS AVE. WINNEL, KAS. ment of wool and silk waists the desirable shades and colors; $22.50 MARTIN'S MERC STORE AS ME WRITA, KAS. We have a supberb assortment of wool and silk waists and skirts to select from; all the desirable shades and colors; prices ranging from $1.99 to $22.50 100 One-Price|Clothiers 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 Garland Cook Stoves at the very low est prices. 116 East Douglas Ave. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E Douglass Ave. 'Phone 857 Mrs. L. Adams' after spending the summer visiting has again returned to the city. Our Fur Department Ladies' Underwear Siik Neckwear Suits We Print ANYTHING LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS POSTERS MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY US. FINE WORK OUR J If Your Work Is DOWN BY US We Do It RIGHT Is now the best Fax with the will make to-Date You Right Work. Whantee When Bring You Will Find 110 N. M. The PRINTER Our Prices ARE OUR Work ARE A Subscri SEARG IF NOT, IT IS $1.00 SUBSCRIBE OUR JOB ROOM. Is now being fitted up with the latest Faces of Type and beginng with the First Day of Septembe 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 Being Your Next Job To Us. You Will Find Us At The Old Staud, No. 110 N. Main St. Come Down. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL PRINTERS who Can PRINT 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 .00. FOR A WHOLE YEAR Delivered. SCHRIBETO - DAY Our Prices ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST OUR Work IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST IF NOT, WHY NOT? IT IS ONLY $1.00. FOR A WHOLE YEAR Delivered. Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. Sample Shoes We have just received a large in voice of Men's Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies and Misses Fine Dress Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers, all styles and all kinds AT WHOLESALE PRICES You'll find an excellent line of "Colonials" the proper thing and latest fad, in our regular stock, at $2 TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main WANTED:—A good barber. Steady employment Henry Buford, 6081 E. Doug. Wichita, Ks. --- If Your Work Is D'O N' E BY US We Do It RIGHT J. B. For the Best Piano, Organ, Sew ing Machine, Bicycle, Graphone Guitar, Mandolin — or anything you want - As cheap as any place in the United States. Thos. Shaw. wichita. Kansas 5:30 p. m., Oct. 12tb. In the swamps of Arkansas, To Mr. W. N. Miller, Dear Sir:—I have just returned from a deer chase and am now sitting on a log at camp writing you this letter while the boys are cooking a big fat turkey that I picked from the top of a gum tree with my Winchester at 10 o'clock this morning. Now you will have to wait a moment until I take a shot at a big ratler that is crawling up toward this log that I am sitting on, for I don't need any rattle snakes to help me write this letter to you. They are too big, for I tell you, old boy the snakes are so big down here until it would take one whole Searchlight to make a bonnet to cover one's head. Saturday morning I killed 2 turkeys and 72 quails and took two shots at a big lunk, and missed it. The old man killed a fine deer today. The musquitoes are as big as Kansas quails down here and there bills are 4 inches long. My bed is on 4 forked sticks and reaches near the top of the tent. I am having a fine time down here. There are all kinds of game here. The boys are going out tomorrow to chase a bear but I guess I will stay at camp. Well, it is getting dark and I will have to close. I will be home the last of the week. Give my regards to the Searchlight. Respectfully Yours, Jas. Jackson. Cool Colorado THE PLACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only $15.00 To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo On certain dates in June, July, August 'and September. RockIsland System Write for books entitled "Camping In Colorado " "Fishing In Colorado " " 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 de. lightful climate. E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A. Topeka, K JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. Chicago. C. E. Basgore, D. P. A., Wichita. Juda Hockett, Defendant ( First publication in Wichita Searchlight, October 4th 1902. To Juda Hockett, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, by the petition of said plaintiff filed in said court on the 2nd day of October, 1902, and that you must appear and answer or otherwise plead therein on or before the 14th day of November, 1902, or judgement will be rendered in said action as prayed for in the plaintiff's petition, to-wit : A decree divorcing said plaintiff and defendant and annulling the marriage contract heretofore existing between said parties, and for such other and further relief as plaintiff may be entitled to. Anthony Hockett By O. G. Eckstein, His Attorney. Attest: (Seal) Fred Williams, Clerk District Court, Sedgwid County, Kansas. H. FRANCK. MERCHANT TAILOR sity incident is but one bit of evidence of that charge. Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.10 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. ARRIA COURT No. 7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Lucy Anderson, W. C. — GO TO — F. M. Jaques & Co., 343 North Main St. 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 FRISCO SYSTEM Its rails penetrate the fertile States of MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, TEXAS and the SOUTHWEST, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA and the SOUTHEAST It reaches the rich farming lands of Kansas and Oklahoma, the mineral fields of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, the cotton fields of the South and Southwest, the oil fields of Kansas and the Indian Territory, and hundreds of other industrial places of interest and profit to the home-seeker and investor. And last, but not least, it will carry you to the famed health resorts of the Ozarks. Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne TIME OF TRAINS AT WICHITA EAST-BOUND St. Louis Mail and Express — Leaves Wichita 1:30 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 WEST-BOUND Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8:35 pm Leaves Memphis 8:25 pm Arrives Wichita 8:10 pm Through Parlor Coaches and Recclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change. 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, Gha'l Pass. Agt. Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST. LOUIS, MO. THE NEGRO AND THE NORTH. Almost every day brings new evidence that the North now is socially about as unfriendly and hostile to the Negro as the South. The latest prominent instance that there is a strong prejudice against the black man on this side of the Mason and Dixon line, as well as on the other, comes from that great Methodist educational institution, Northwestern University, at Evanston, Ill. The edict has gone forth from the Women's Educational association, which has control of the dormitories for women at the University, that Negro women will be no longer admitted. While this does not exclude them from attending the University, it will practically result in exclusion. No reason of any consequence was given for this discrimination save that of color. Once upon a time the North felt somewhat differently about the race problem of the country. It had a sort of sense of especial responsibility for the unfortunate black people of the South that grew out of the Civil War. The North had fought to set them free and it felt that it ought to fight to put them on a higher plane. There was in those earlier days much talk about the equality of the races before the law and before God, and so on. It sounded well and promised much. But that was all while the Negro stayed in the South. Since he has come North views have changed a bit, and this North western Univer- It is easy to dispose of another man's troubles. Northern philanthropists could theorize most admirably about methods of dealing with the Negro problem as long as the South. Since the black man has been coming North many of these philanthropists have been sorely tried. The problem was at their very threshold and—it was different. A Norteern man who goes South to live usually comes bck with different ideas about the race problem than before he saw it in its fullest extent. He is willing to admit that the South knows something about it, and perhaps it has suggestions that may be of value. It is to be hoped that ostracism of the Negro in the North will not grow to any harmful extent. However, the Negro's salvation depends upon himself, and he will rise in the social scale just as far as he can lift himself. He needs the opportunity for education, however, and it is the duty of the white man to provide him with this opportunity. Council Bluffs Nonpareil. MEDAL OF MEDAL OF MEDAL OF MEDAL KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Castle Hail 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & £ Miss Blanch Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Lee Anderson, W. R. of D. Meets 1st, and 3rd, Monday each month A.F. & A.M. John T. Chinneth, W M. W.H A. Clark, Secretary. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. HOME OF THE WEST LODGE No. 2006. G. U. O. O. F. Jas. L. Harper, N. G. Willis Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H Gordon, P. C. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WIGHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Lee A. Anderson, C. P. Miss Lula Covington, C. R. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2 pm For all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves EASY PAYMENTS. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY I. R. Sherwin, P. & T. A No. 472, Pratt and Kingman Passenger, except Sunday 11.00 No. 474, Pratt and Kingman accommodation, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.20 No. 471, Kingman and Pratt Passenger, except Sunday 5.15 No. 473, Kingman and Pratt accommodation, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15 WEST BOUND No. 1 Texas Vestibulated Ex. No. 3, Texas Fast Express No. 35, Daily, Except Sunday EAST BOUND No. 2, Chicago Vestibulated Ex. No. 4, K. C. and Eastern Ex. No. 26, Daily, Except Sunday FRISCO SYSTEM EAST BOUND Leaves Daily St. Louis Mail and South-west- ern Limited 1.30 p St. Louis and Ft. Smith Ex. 10.15 p WEST BOUND Kansas and Colorado Mail Ex. 3.10 p Meteor 8.35 p ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE E. D. Leaves Daily Kansas City, Chicago Express 11.20 p K. C., Colorado, California Ex. 2.55 p Wellington Accommodation 5.15 p Arrives Daily Panhandle Express 10.00 p Englewood Branch, Except Sun. 3.00 p Leaves Daily Panhandle Express 6.25 p Oklahoma and Texas Express 6.25 p Oklahoma Daily Express 8.30 p Wellington Accommodation 8.45 p Caldwell Acc. Except Sun. 8.45 p Texas Express 5.10 p Englewood Branch, Ex. Sun. 7.45 p Searchlight $1.00 House Concurrent Resolution No. 23 For the submission of a proposition amend the constitution of the state of Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein SECTION 1. The following proposition amend the constitution of the state of Kansas in hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state of 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 to 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. 1902, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statuto-book. Approved February 28, 1901. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original er- rolled resolution now en file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 1901. GEO. A. CLARK, SEAL. Secretary of State Brailsch's 120 E. Douglas Avenue. FOOTWEAR Is Always Reliable ---