Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT BY ACCLAMATION Mayor B. F. McLean Re-nominated. Mayor B. F. McLean Re-nominated. CONVENTION NEWS-VICTOR MURDOCK URGED TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS. 4TH YEAR. YOU CAN BY ACCLA Mayor B. F. Mc at CONVENTION NEWS-VICTOR CANDIDATE FO Candidates Nominated by the Republican City Convention. Mr Mayor.....B. F. McLean Mr City Attorney.....Earl Blake Mr City Clerk.....Jesse L. Leland Mr Police Judge.....Claude G. Stanley Judge City Court.....Geo. H. Alexander Marsal City Court.....Thos. Voss Merk City Court.....S. L. B. rett Councilmen First Ward.....S. B. Kernan Second Ward.....W. F. Schell Third Ward— Long Term.....W. S. Pierce Short Term.....H. Freeman Fourth Ward.....W. H. Isley Fifth Ward.....W. H. McKee Sixth Ward.....J. G. Miltner MEMBERS SCHOOL BOARD First Ward.....Levi Hornor Second Ward.....Fred Cossitt Third ward.....J. C. Jones Fourth Ward.....B. E. Rowlee Fifth Ward.....Fred Bell Sixth Ward.....John M. Martin One of the most harmonious and enthusiastic conventions ever held by the Republicans of Wichita was the Republican city convention which was called to order at 10 p.m., Saturday, by Mr. J. H. Stewart, chairman of the Republican city central committee. After calling convention to order, the chairman stated it was in order to elect temporary chairman, and Hon. Charles L. Davidson was nominated and elected temporary chairman. He was escorted to the chair and announced that it was in order to meet a temporary secretary. Henry James was nominated and elected motion was off red that the temporary organization be made permanent which prevailed. The chair was then authorized to appoint the following committees: Rules and order of business. Resolutions. On rules and order of business— J. H. S ewart, chairman. Chas, H. Luling, Geod. W. Adams, Jas Allison, J. F. Kirker. On Credentials:— W. M. Paugh, chairman. O. Herron, C. S. Smith, A. M. Denny, John Mar'ow. On Resolution:— W. E. Stan'ey, chairman. W. B. Throckmorton, Otto Eckstein. --- Judge Thos. C. Wilson was then given the floor and made the best speech of his life, telling of a brilliant young man of Wichita who was eminently qualified to fill the place as congressman from the Seventh district, a place made vacant by the election of Hon. Chester, Long as United States senator from Kansas. As soon as the delegates learned who was indicated, cheer after cheer followed the mention of mention of Victor Murdock. When Judge Wilson introduced the resolution prolonged cheers greeted them and hundreds of voices sounded their adoption. John Adams moved a rising vote, which was given with a will and it was several minutes before Chairman Davidson could restore order. He then read the following resolution: "Whereas, an exalted place in the legislative and business affairs of the nation has been made by the promotion of the Honorable Chester I. Long, to the United States senate, and, "Whereas, we of Sedgwick county, by far the largest and most influential county in the district have among us a Republican, whose varied talents, strong and effective Republicanism, and universal prosperity would make him a fitting successor to Senator Long. "Therefore, be it resolved by the Republicans of Wichita, in convention assembled, that we not only invite but urge with all sincerity, our brilliant and ever loyal young townsman, Victor Murdock, to become a candidate for Congress in the 'Big Seventh district' "The earnest work of Mr. Murdock, from boyhood up, in season and out of season, day and night, with coat off all the time, formulating Republican policies and directing campaign argument, has been of such a character that we, as Republicans owe him much; and hence as a partial reward for his services we should not only pledge him the support of this city, but should in every legitimate way, as an organization and as individuals, work earnestly to secure his nomination and election to congress. "Reso ved that Victor Murdoek be notified that this convention urges him to enter the race with an assurance of the most loyal and earnest support of his neighbors and friends." The convention then adjourned until half past one. The convention convened shortly after 1:30 o'clock and Chairman WICHITA. KANSAS. FEB 21 1903. Davidson called for the report of the committee on rules and order of business. J. H. Stewart the chairman of the committee, then read the report as follows: To Republican City Convention: Gentlemen—Your committee on order of business report that we recommend the following as the order of business for this convention: 1. Report of the committee in the following order. Report of committee on Credentials. Report of committee on Order of Business. Report of committee on Resolutions. 2. Call of wards for the announcement of members of City Central Committee in the several precincts. 3. Call of wards for announcement of nominations for members of city council and board of education in each ward. . Nominations for officers in the following order: Judge of the Police Court. Judge of the City Court. Marshal of the City Court. Clerk of the City Court. Three Justices of the Peace. Three Constables. 5. That there be no nominating speeches except for mayor. 6. That the chairman of ward delegations announce the vote of the delegation, and no one outside the members of the delegation have the right to challenge same. 7. That all resolutions for consideration be referred to the committee on resolutions. J. H. Stewart, Ch'rman. Immediately after the adoption of the report the chairman called for the report of the committee on credentials The committee had sent the copy to the desk and the secretary read as follows: "There being no contest, we the committee on credentials submit the following names as published in the Wichita Daily Eagle Friday morning, Feb. 18. O. C. Herron, The list of delegates as published in the Eagle was attached to the report. C. H. Luling amended the report by adding that all delegations not filled by the regular delegates be filled on the floor from the list of alternates. The chairman followed the order of business and called for the report of the committee on resolutions Ex Governor W. E. Stanley read the report as follows, which was adopted: "We, the Republicans of the city of Wichita, in convention assembled, hereby approve and heartily endorse the policies of our national administration and expressed intentions of our state administration as manifested by the distinguished and respective heads in the person o President Roosevelt and Governor Baily, having full faith in the integrity and ability of each to carry out Republican policies. "We recognize the honor bestowed upon the Seventh congressional district by the Republicans of the state of Kansas in the selection of the Hon. Chester I. Long as United States senator, and secure the people of the state that modern Republicanism will suffer no deterioration at his hands. "We endorse the present administration of our city affairs and especially the broad, just and progressive and economical policy of the Hon. B. F. McLean, which has been just and equitable to the taxpayer and at the same time has kept pace with the general improvement of our rapidly growing city. "We recognize the right and justice of wege earners to organize in their own interest, and commend the action of the present administration in its treatment of the right of the laboring men. "We believe the city should own and control its own system of water works, and recommend that steps should be taken looking to the purchase of the existing system as may be fair to the present owners and just to our citizens, but if the same cannot be done that the city construct and operate its own system." The chairman instructed the secretary to call the ward and city central committee would be named by precincts. The wards were called and the chairman of each delegation announced their choice of committeemen as follows: First Ward—First precinct, H. T. Dedrick; second precinct, Geo. Knorr; third precinct, J. F. Knoblauch. Second Ward—First precinct, John Coseitt; second precinct, J. L. Harper; third precinct, A. C. Race. Third Ward—First precinct G. W. Adams; second precinct, A. M. Denny; third precinct, A. C. Richards. Fourth Ward—J. S. Shepard; 2d precinct, W. B. Throckmor ton; 3rd precinct, C. S. Smith. Fifth Ward—First precinct, O. C. Herron; Second precinct, E. L. Foulke. Sixth Ward—First precint, Gus Miller; second precinct, J. H. Mercer. The chairman announced that nominations for mayor were now in order. Ex-Governor W. E. Stanley, of the Second ward, immediately arose and in a short, but impressive speech in which he detailed a part of the life of the present mayor, nominat- ed B F. McLean as the candidate for mayor for a second term on the Republi can. The nomination was greeted with prolonged cheers. Mr. Stanley waited a few minutes for other nominations, but no one had any thought of any possible candidate except Mayor McLean, and on motion of Mr. Stanley the rules were suspended and the nomination made by acclamation. PENSIONS FOR EX SLAVES. Senator Hanna introduced a bill granting pensions and bounties to ail ex-slaves who were freed by the proclamation of President Lincoln during the war of the rebellion. It provides that persons over 50 years of age, and less than 60, male or female, shall a cash boaty of $100 and monthly pensions of $8 per month; persons between 60 and 70 a bounty of $300 and a pension of $12 per month, and persons over 70 years old a bounty of $500 and a pension of $15 per month. The bill also provides for the payment of the bounty and pension to relatives who may be charged with the care of ex-slaves. Ambitious youths should not jump hastily to the conclusion that the quickest and surest way to get rich is to become a burglar or train robber. Occasionally one of these fellows is nabbed. Mr. [Orvile Phelps of Coumbus, Kas.,] is in the city visiting relatives Rev. A. A. Fairfax of Parsons is in the city attending the Ministers and Deacons Union. The ladies meet at the home of Mrs. Allen Austin No. 231 w. 8th st. Thursday afternoon at 2:30, and organized a needle work club. The officers were as follows: President, Mrs. A. Austin, vice pres. Mrs. E. Brown, Secy, Miss H. Herring, asst secy Miss W. Ray, treas. Miss Bowers The evening was pleasantly spent and a dainty lunch was served. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 to meet next Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Eugene Brown 144 N. Moseley Ave. A sailing-boat was lost in a heavy fog, off the coast of Maine. A rowing-boat was towing it, but its oarsman had become confused. At last the advice was given: "Listen for the beating of the waves on the shore; that never stops." They followed the advice and soon reached land. There is something that will guide us as well as the sound of the breakers, and that is the voice of God in our hearts. That also never stops. Always it is calling, to us, and we have only to stop and listen. Talent for Religion. The religious impulse is bedded in man's constitution. It is not something that man makes, but it is something which helps make man. When you consider what a factor religion has been and prophets it is as idle to deny that the religious impulse is a basic part of our nature as it would be to deny that the art impulse is such a part.—Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, Presbyterian, New York. You cannot be crooked with men and square with God. The paragrapher are having fun at the expense of the young man who forgot to take his bride on their wedding journey—just as if the absent-minded groom had not trouble enough without being ridiculed. There may be some, reading this, who will say at once that the young man above mentioned is the limit, but any married woman will maintain with spirit that the example cited is by no means the most aggravated. There is not a husband in the land but has, figuratively speaking, climbed into the barber chair, pinned the evening paper about his neck and read the towel. Why not? To be absent-minded denotes greatness. When you forget to mail your wifes letters, do not be cast down; your abstraction is only proof of your allegiance to business. You are on the right way to fame and riches. Lord Clare and the Duke of Northumberland had houses next to each other. The buildings were quite alike. Returning one morning from a walk, Goldsmith, absent of mind, mistook the duke's house for that of the lord, whither he was going. He entered the diningroom as the duke and duchess were about to sit down to breakfast. Thinking they were guests also, he accosted them as friends and threw himself on the sofa in the manner of a man perfectly at home. Explanations followed. Sir Walter Scott at school desired to get above a thorough rival but was unable to do so. His attention was at last attracted to an absent habit of the fellow student he desired to out-do. When about to answer a difficult question the young man's hand sought the top button of his waistcoat. Scott slyly cut away the button and when a difficult question was asked the rival a few minutes later, the hand did not find the button, the student became confused and Scott won by strategy that which he could not by mere scholarship. Sir Isaac Newton seems to have been a prize forgetter. On an occasion he left his friends at dinner to get a bottle of wine in the cellar. On the way to the cellar he fell into reflection and forgetting his friends, went to his chamber, donned his surplice and proceeded to the chapel. On another occasion he dismounted and was leading his horse. The animal slipped its head from the bridle and galloped away. Newton did not learn his loss until some minutes later, he reached a toll gate and turned to remount. On getting out of bed in the morning he would sit for hours undressed, absorbed in deep thought. Thus the action of great minds recall "Don Quixote" and that passage which is: "But my thoughts ran a wool-gathering; and I did like the countryman, who looked for his ass while he was mounted on his back." Cut this out, paste it in your hat and when your wife complains at your greatness, show her this. We think it will hold her for awhile. 图 In Paris cats are being educated. In the United States a cat continues his acrobatic feats on the back-yard fence with as much uncultured emotion as ever. It seems to us that what we need in this country is not more of man's humanity to man, but education for our cats. Maya a night have we thought of this, and arrived at the same conclusion as Thomas Scatt and Pussy Woos punctuated the gloaming in our alley with hieroglyphics. It is a consummation devoutly to be wished that our felines learn to practice their vocal stunts during that period when God does not give "His beloved sleep!" If colleges will accomplish this, then let us have cat schools on every hill top—and no bootjacks in the valley! If all the people who throw things at cats would desist and transport the articles they itch to throw to a rummage sale for the benefit of the church, there would soon be a sufficient fund in hand to build a cat seminary. Let us not be outdone by the French! Save our cats!—and, incidentally, our briac-brac! "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 precious urchin in the rear of the room. McGinnis (sadly)—Tim, me and my wife hov part fervor. Tim—'Ti devil ye say!' McGinnis—Yis; she tuk all-money. Tim—Poor crature, did she do? May?—Denver Times. THE SEARCHLIGHT, W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wiehita, Kansas, as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN St. One Year [ by mail ] ..... $1.00 Six months [ by mail ] ..... 75c Three months [ by mail ] ..... 50c ONE MONTH ..... 150. Advertising Rates Made Known On Applica- tion. NOTICE!! - All matters addressed to THE SEARCHLIGHT for publici- tion must be signed by the par- or parties writing. 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One of the grandest acts done by the Republican city convention at Garfield Hall last Saturday, wss the unanimous adoption of the resolution introduced by Probate Judge Thos. C. Wilson, endorsing and asking that Hon. Victor Murdock enter the race as a candidate for representative in congress from the Big Seventh district. Mr. Murdock is a perfect type of a high Kansan, of sterling manhood and undaunting courage. He is endowed by nature with those qualities which would make him a fitting and highly worthy successor of the great Chester I. Long. There is no man in the Seventh district who could better, more nobly and satisfactorily represent the seventh district than this brilliant writer, learned and conservative thinker, Hon. Victor Murdock of Wichita, Ks. As a Republican he needs no introduction to the people of this district as his life work has been the building, moulding and solidifying of the Republican principals. His wide acquaintance and thousands of friends made it an assurance that his nomination would mean his election—and his election would mean that the Seventh district would retain in congress, that standing which it has gained thro' the representation of Chester I. Long, who on the 4th of March, next, will assume the duties of U. S. Senator. We trust that the Republican of the Seventh district will nominate Hon. Victor Murdock and this done, the people, regardless to party, will elect him. He is worthy and well qualified. Renomination of HON. B. F. McLAN. It is quite an honor to be twice unanimously chosen the choice of your fellow townsmen as candidate for mayor of a growing and thriving metropolis, such a Wichita. The renomination of Mayor McLean by acclamation by the Republican convention Saturday is a glowing tribute and an appreciable endorse- ment of his business-like and economical administration of the affairs of this city for the past two years. There can be no higher approval or endorsement. On April 7th he will again be chosen by the vote of his constituents as their chief executive, and for two more years Wichita will be blessed with a continuation of her present prosperity and commercial activity. A Word of Praise Wichita, Kas, Feb.17th, 1903 To Editor Searchlight. Dear Sir—It is a pleasure to me to watch for the regular arrival of the Wichita Searchlight at my home every Saturday. In the three years which I have been a subscriber to your paper it has never missed arriving at my home every Saturday. It is newsy, well printed and gives fresh thought each week. You have and you are still doing a grand work in the interest of your race ane I wish that the whole race was able to realize the good which you are doing in their behalf. You should be encouraged by every race lover. By constancy and regularity of publication, in season and out of season, you built up a paper in this city of which we are all proud. May the God of Heaven crown your future efforts with a glowing success, and may the colored people of Wichita now realize that in you they have among them a young man who is striving by all honest and honorable means to do something in the interest of the race, and may they accord to you that respect and support which you merit, by your honest and fair dealing in the interest of your people. Wishing you unbounded success, I am a SUASCRIBER. Notice. Office of City Clerk Wichita, Kan. Jan. 7t7., '03. The registration books of the city of Wichita, are now open for the registration of voters. Call to-day and have your name or rolled. J. L. LELAND, City Clerk. Our Next City Attorney The subject of this sketch Earl Bake, was the choice of the Republican convention for the office of city attorney. Mr. Blake is a Iowa by birth, having been born in Taylor county, Iowa, Sept. 14th, 1866. He lived in his native clime till 13 years of age when he moved to Nodaway county, Mo., where he remained four years; coming from there to Kingman county, Kansas, in 1884. He was several years a school teacher in Missouri and in Kansas, and now holds four certificates. For $3\frac{1}{2}$ years he worked at the printer's trade, starting in as "devil" and gradually climbing to the foremanship. He came to Wichita in 1889 and graduated in law from Garfield University, now known as Friends University. He was admitted to tho the bar in 1891 and entered the law office of O'Bryan & Gordon, and in Oct. 1894, formed a partnership with Mr. Jno. D. Davis, under the name of Davis & Blake. In 1898 he opened his present office with Mr. A res, under the name of Blake & Ayres. At present he is treasurer of the Young Men's Republican League. For the past 12 years he has been a successful practitioner in the federal and state courts. As city attorney he will most ably look after the city's interests. WILL STIR THINGS UP. The Searchlight has a big surprise in store which will be sprung at the proper time. It will shake this town from center to circumference Things must be stirred up. Locals and Personals The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEM. After several years as one of the leading pastors of Kansas, Rev. John Richardson will spake to the people of Wichita Sunday at the Second Baptist church. A surprise party was given on Mrs. Maggie Graham last Friday night, by a crowd of young people at her home 323 N. Santa Fe, eighteen were present, music an games were the features of the evening, after which refreshments were served. Go to the Second Baptist church Sunday and hear Rev. John Richardson. Sandy R. Patton is an ideal jailor strictly to business and is giving general satisfaction. Sheriff Schad and Jailor Patton have set aside Wednesday as visitors' day at the jail. Although Wednesday is visitors' day, if you get the judge to give you the proper papers they will admit you at any time. And more than that they will keep you all summer if you can induce the judge to so say. Rev. John Richardson at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Rev, P. D. Yochum has quite a bit of sickness in his home, his elder daughter and two smaller ones are quite sick and the Rev. is not too well himself. We hope they will soon recover. Miss Pansy Jackson after two weeks of illness is able to be up again. Rev. John. Richardsen, of Kansas City, Kansas, arrived in the city Tuesday via the Rock Island. Rev. Richardson will assist Rev. H. V. Plummer in his revival at the Second Baptist church. He is one of the ablest divines in Kansas and you will be highly pleased by going over to hear him at the 2nd Baptist church, corner Wichita & Elm sts. WANTED At once, the names and addresses of 5.00 boys, girls, women and children. Can put you on to something by which you can earn from 5 000.00 a day easily and be your own boss. Please enclose two 2-cent posage stamps for particulars Address W..J. Farris, 522 S. Second St., Guthrie, O. T. Get Presents From US OUR COFFEES and TEAS are the BEST you can buy. Get one of those LOVELY presents with our BAKING POWDERS JONES TEA and COFFEE CO.. Phone 708 115 N. Main Rev. and Mrs. Frazier received a very appreciable box from McPherson, Kas. It came from mother and father. At this writing the box had not been opened and both Rev. and Mrs. Frazier are wondering what it contained. The ladies' G. L. A. club met at the residence of Mrs. Alice Lewis last Tuesday afternoon; after spending an hour in fancy needle work the club was served to a nice lunch afterwhich they adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Harper, 529 N, Water next Tuesday. Mr. J. Tipp has opened a first-class hand laundry at 909 E. Doug, where he will be pleased to meet his friends. Mr. Tipp has had many year's experience in the laundry business and prepared to gu a antee to his patrons the best of service. Call on r im at 909 E. Douglas ave. Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Office 703 N. Main St. Tel. 936. As soon as the weather will permit Rev. Frazier will have work on the foundation of his new church begun. This will be one of the most modern church buildings in the west when completed. The Searchlight man has reasons to feel happy thi week. He received a bunch of 78 new bona-fide subscribers last Tuesday. All who read the Searchlight say they like it. They can count on it being published every week for in its four years of constant, uninterrupted and regular publication the people have learned to place confidence in it. Let the good work go on. It is conceded by all that Rev. John Richardson is a masterful and forceful speaker, to hear him go to the Second Baptist church Sunday. Rev. H. F. Frazier received a bill of lading Tuesday for three dozen new song books from the American Baptist Publication house. These books are to be used in the Sunday school of the New Hope Baptist church. By the way, Rev. Frazier has one of the best Sunday schools in the west. Hear Rev. John Richardson at the Second Baptist church Sunday. RALLY POSTPONED. Owing to the fact that Rev. Frazier was sick and also the bad weather, the rally which was to have taken place at New Hope Baptist church last Sunday was postponed to a future date. The date will be announced through these columns in the future. One of the ablest divines in Kansas is Rev. John Richardson who will speak at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Hear him. J. TIPP, .....0....0....0.... PROP. Tipp's Hand Laundry Best Hand Laundry In the City First-Class Work Guaranteed, At the meeting of the Republican city central committee Mr J. H. Stewart was chosen chairman. Jas, A. Conly jr., secretary and Chass. L. Davidson treasurer. Each of these are good selections and it insures a vigorous and successful campaign for the whole republican ticket. Wichita Tabernacie No. 34 med in regular session Thursday after noon with Chief Preceptress, Mrs. Lee Anderson, presiding. Miss Nancy Phelps is slowly imu proving. 1 AMERICA'S BE MERICA'S BEST Rep Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican Always. News from all parts of the world swers to queries on all subjects. Books, and on Work The Weekly The INTER-OCEAN is a member receives the entire tele- mic n and Special Cable New Y over 20°N national correspond Subscribe for THE WICHITA INTER-OCEAN one year, both Call At Our Office 110 N The Weekly Inter-Ocean The INTER-OCEAN is a member of the Associated Press receives the entire tele-omic news service of the New and Special Cable New York World, besides daily over 200 correspondents throughout the country. Subscribe for THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT and THE INTER-OCEAN one year, both papers for $1.50 Call At Our Office 110 N. 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WINDOW SHADES AND MOULDINGS. --- AT THE AT YOUR GROCERS It Always Pays FLOUR AND IMBODEN MILLING CO. Bell Phone 757 New Phone 1265 Near Cor. Main and 11th Sts. Wichita, Kansas. Lodge Directory 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. 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. Willie Bartlett, V. G. Chas, H Gordon, P. C. Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. Get a Searchlight, if you want the news. Artistic Picture Moulding Wichita, Kansas ECHOES FROM THE CONVEN- TION. It was not our friend Jas. H. Mc Pherson, secretary of the county central committee, who was placed in nomination for clerk of the city court Saturday, but it was a brother of his John L. McPherson of the 3rd waed. Jas. H. is a proud resident of the 4th ward. One of the surprises of the primaries Thursday ef last week was the failure of Judge E E. Harvey, judg of the city court, to carry his ward, the 4th. Judge Harvey has made a good record during his term of ofice. The renomination of Mayor B. F. Lean by acclamation meets with general approval. Being unable to elect him by acclamation the people will, however, elect him by one of the largest and most handsome majorities ever received by any candidate for the mayoralty of Wichita. Ex-Gov. Stanley was one of the most prominent men in the convention, which shows that the people of Wichita are still endeared to him. His speech re nominating Mayor McLean was one of the best ever made by him and brought forth many and hearty applause. Governor Stanley is all right. The city convention did not seem as it should, owing to the absence of Warden E. B. Jewett. The people have learned to look and expect Mr. Jewett at all such important gatherings. We know that he would have highly enjoyed it had he been able to have been present. Jas. L. Harper failed in his aspirations to receive the nomination as a member of the school board, however, James was made a member of the central committee. Being a member of both the county and city central committee. James is in a position to do some work for his people and he will. For the first time in many years Mr, Ben H. Downing was not an active member of the convention Saturdsy. He was absent owing to much work in the shrriff's office. County Commissioner J. C. Redfield was a visitor at the convention Saturday. Jas. Jackson, Syl Anderson, Jas Oldham and Will Southards came to attend the convention. Senator Jas W. Tapp was a delegate from the 2nd ward. When the delegates met to nominate a councilman and member of the school board Senator Tapp remarked, This is the first time I have ever been so caught. It's a little awkward, but I guess I can get use to it." Commission Merchants Money Always On Hand To Loan To Responsible Parties Your Business Sollected Wichita Stock Yards Phone 466 Go to the Second Baptist church Sunday and hea Rev. John Richardson of Kansas City, Kas. There are some calamities that are even worse than a coal famine. France reports that the 1902 vintage of champagne is lamentably small. CHERRYVALE NEWS. Mr. Walter Williams of Parsons, Kas., passed through Cherryvale, last Monday on his way to Topeka. Died—Mr. Williams of Coffeyvill died last Saturday of dropsy. He had been sick for some time. The death angels came and knocked at his bedside last Saturday and took him away to that better world on high. He has been employed at the brick plant for six years, and was one of the head bosses at the time of his death. He was 40 years of age, born in Texas and came to Kansas about 25 years ago. He leaves a wife and six children. Miss Josie Powell left for Coffey- ville last Monday to visit her sister for a while. Rev. Rougest of Fayetteville, Ark preached at the 2nd Baptist church all last week. Born—To Mrs. Rossie Surveyor last Saturday, Feb. 18, a five pound baby boy. Mamma is doing well. Miss Annie Keelough is on the sick list. Mrs. Oliver Jones is up again af- after a long spell of sickness. INDEPENDENCE, KAS. Allow me space to speak of our meeting at the Second Baptist church. We are in the midst of the greatest revival ever witnessed by our church here. Rev. P. D. Skinner D. D., of Ottawa, is conducing the meetings, he has been preaching for us just one week, and as a result we have 31 conversions up to date, and the interest is at high tide. Dr. Skinner's sermons are strictly evangelistic and his manner easy, pleasing and simple. The gospel songs that he renders carries with them a power that awakens the conscience and sends convictions to the hearts of the uncaved. Rev. Teal the beloved pastor and people are playing well their part of the work. Hear Rev. Jno. Richardson at the Second Bapt. church next Sunday. ABILENE. KAS A number of the young people went to Salina, Saturday evening. Mr. N. A. Warder returned from Gypsum Friday. Rev. Wm. Hampton expects to leave for Wichita to attend the reunion. The Baptists have closed their revival meetings and have nine cancidates who expect to be baptised Sunday. Rev. C. R. Cox was here Wednesday a short while in the afternoon and returned to Salina Wednesday night! MINISTER AND DEACON'S MEETING. The ministers and Deacon's union couvened at the Second Bap. tist church Thursday morning and will be in session til Saturday. Abe Alexander is reported improving. Ben Wilson is still indisposed with a cancer on his foot. The praise meeting at the A. M E church Wednesday night was one long to be remembered. Everyone enjoyed the services, Our friend G. H Young is doing nicely at his cafe at 309 n Main st. Mr. Young's long experience in that line of work makes him second to none. Call on him for a good lunch or a merchant dinner. NOTICE Owing to an oversight in our office last week the notice of the meeting of the ladies G. L. A club did not appear. We regret the mat ter very much but the error came to our knowledge too late to be rectified. We will try and avoid its occurrance again. Rev. P. D. Yochum is expecting the services of Rev. J. W, Wilson of Ft. Scott to assist him in a revival in the near future. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. Miss Lula Edwards is visiting in Oklahoma City. Miss Jennie Hopper is on the sick list. Miss Birdie and Miss Cappie Jones are attending the business school. Mr. Fred Hopper is home from the Lansing school. The revival services were closed at the Baptist church Sunday. The ball given last week by the mandolin club was a swell affair. Mr and Mrs J. C. Morris moved to Pratt a few days ago. Mr. Jacobs, who recently moved to Norwich has resigned his position there and has moved back to Kingman. George Floyd is visiting friends in Anthny. Mrs. Eli Martin s on the sick list. Few cases of mmm city, Mr. Joseph and Lewis Banks re- received a message from Salem, Va. stating that their mother was not expected to live. Quite a shooting scrape occurred on north Main st, one night last week, no names have been learned. & 10c store y-to-wear Garments are attracting pronounced at- ginning of the new season. The S&M 5 & 1oc store At very low prices that are attracting pronounced attention at the very beginning of the new season. Ladies' Wool Dress and Walking Skirts This department is creating no end of favorable comment. They're just as you'd like them if you bought the material and had them made for you. These are skirts that are made of meltons, cheviots, storm serges, etc. All are cut on the latest styles of fashion making them desirable for dress wear. PRIGED $3.99 to $7.48 It Don't Pay to Make Your Own Musliu Underwear When you are within reach of this seore. 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When in need of Groceries to not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S (102 E Douglas Ave. 'Phone 857 GEO. H. ALEXANDER. Goo. H. Alexander, Republican candidate for judge of the city court is a Wichitan, having been born in Wichita. He attended the public and High school here, studied law here, and was admitted to [the bar in this county four years ago. He has always taken an active part in politics, always working for Republican success. He will be elected on April 7th. Rev. Frazier anticipates starting a revival in the near future. He will be assisted by one of Kansas City's ablest divinces. Watch for the date. Spring Style Silk Waits New styles exclusively shown at the S. & M. found in our new lline of Peau de Soie, Taffeta Silk Waists, Among them will be found the popular Monte Caflo Styles. Priced from $2.99 to $7.50 Spring Style Percale Wrappers. Made from standard cloths, guaranteed in way of style, fit and quality. 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Agents wanted in every town and city in the U. S. Send 2c stamp for Sample Copy. The number of reigning monarchs who have been passengers in the king's new motor car was increased when the king of Portugal paid his week-end visit to Sandringham. The car, which is the fourth constructed for his majesty, has already carried the shab, and more recently the German emperor. Fresh air contains about three parts of carbonic acid in 10,000, respired air about 441 parts, and about five parts will cause the air of a room to become "close." HAD FOUND HIS MATCH. He Was Not Afraid of Man or Beast But He Found a Beast They told me at Beebe's Corners of a man who, they said, had killed dozens of bears and wildcats, and who was the most courageous man in all Tennessee. That afternoon I reached his cabin as I journeyed along, and finding him sitting on a log at the gate, I stopped for a chat. I casually mentioned that I had heard of his deeds of prowess and tried to draw him out, but he shocked his head and replied: "Stranger, I just took a third wife to my house about six weeks ago." "Well?" "Weal, I allus reckoned I had a powerful lot of courage, but I've later disliked it was all a mistake." "But what can have happened to make you think so?" For answer he pointed toward the cabin, where he could see his wife standing in the door, and I was about to say something when she lifted up her voice and shouted: "You' thar, Hank?" "Y-yes, Nancy," he answered as he stood up. "Waal, now, yo' jest hump yo'self out to the woodpile and split about a cord o' wood, or I'll turn in and throw yo' clean over the side of this old mounting!" When the old hunter who had killed scores of bears and rattlesnakes and wildcats and looked upon pistols and knives without losing his nerve, slunk for the woodpile without as much as a backward glance, I knew why he doubted his courage. He had found his boss at last. WOMAN LEADS FIRE FIGHTERS. Brave Postmistress Sets an Example to the Fireman of New Orleans to the Firemen of San Rafael. Had it not been for the promptness and heroism of Miss Melrose Tuttle, assistant postmistress of San Rafael, Cal., fire would have destroyed the Alta stables and much adjoining property the other evening. The fire broke out early in the evening, and as the alarm was sounded, men and boys rushed into the stables and loosened some thirty maddened and sufficiting horses. It looked as though the blaze would be communicated to the adjoining buildings, chief of which is the postoffice, which had been closed for the night. Miss Melrose Tuttle, the assistant postmistress, was one of the first on the scene, and through a shower of sparks and dense smoke made her way to the rear of the postoffice. She had to break and climb through a window, as the keys were in possession of the postmaster. With great effort she reached and turned a hydrant, which flooded the threatened portions of the structure. Almost as quickly the volunteer fire department reached the stables and were able to save all the vehicles and harness and to extinguish the flames, after about $2,000 damage had been done to the building. The Wise Toad of Worcester. Among the favorite stories of Senator Hoar is a tale of a remarkable toad, possessed of an intuitive knowledge of antidotes. "I was out in my garden one day," said the senior senator from Massachusetts, "and noticed a load hopping along toward the veranda. At the edge or the low flooring was a spider's web straight across his path. Mr. Toad did not observe it, and plump he landed suarely in it. This unceremonious and burglarious entrance naturally provoked the resident spider, who was strongly of the opinion that his home was his castle. Accordingly he proceeded to give the toad a most vicious bite. Instantly the toad hopped back on the lawn, found a bit of plantain leaf and chewed it. Then back he hopped and hit the same obstruction, with the result that he got another bite. Seven times he repeated the attempt, each time going back to the plantain for an antidote for his wounds. At last he succeeded in demolishing the spider's web and hopped on his way rejoicing." —New York Tribune. David B. Hill's Repartee Ex-Senator David B. Hill is well known among his friends for his quick and brilliant repartee. Generally his flashes of wit come when most unexpected. Not long ago, while dining with Gen. and Mrs. Ferdinand P. Earle at Normandie-by-the-Sea, Mrs. Earle noticed that the table water was slightly discolored by the iron rust in the pipes, and, turning to the senator, laughingly remarked that the water that night seemed "unusually clear." Mr. Hill looked up quickly from his plate. "That is irony, Mrs. Earle!" he remarked sententiously, his face as serious looking as ever; then he resumed eating his soup. Southern Statesman Impressed. Ex-Gov. "Bob" Taylor of Tennessee has returned home after a lecture tour of two months, during which he visited twenty-two states, west, northwest, east and in New England. Mr. Taylor came north with some little sectional prejudice, but it has been wiped out by his visit. He was especially impressed with the fact that on one great railroad line he traveled 150 miles without getting out of sight of freight cars.-Exchange. A Hard-Working King. King Christian of Denmark is a hard-working monarch. He begins his daily labors before 8 o'clock every morning and works all day. Dr. Herman V. Hilprecht, the Babylonian explorer, has been awarded the Lucy Wharton Drexel medal, established at the University of Pennsylvania a short time ago. CUPOLA SKETCHES By IMPON WILLIAMS Stars studded the canopy of heavy eventide, and the moon, shedding a soft and subtle silver, sent shafts of light to glint upon the bosom of the Cedar. The waning day hovered about the skirts of night and pleaded for another interim of life ere yet it died. And two, young lover, Algernon Edward Khottington and Constance Clementine Atherton, mindful also of the hastening shadows, wandered near the village upon the river shore. They paused beneath the grandeur of the stars to be enraptured by the reflection of a great handiwork upon the waters. Then in a voice impassioned, yet low and gentle in its earnestness, the lover-youth spoke his affection. The malden, trembling, listened to the burning words that filled her heart with yearning, but her tongue spoke not. She was stilled by a strange fear that mocked her happiness. "What! Are you afraid, frightened like a timid child?" the lover cried, wrapping his extra length arm around her automobile coat. "No! No!" she cried in startled tones. "Not that! Not that! but tomorrow we separate, our lives diverge, our paths lie wide apart for months—and who shall say—" With kisses he smothered the words that fell and murmured softly, "Fear not, Constance—dear, dear Constance! The world is wide, but I shall neer forget thee, the ripple of that voice, the liquid purity of those great, brown eyes, the nectar of those lips, the raven black of this dark hair or the thousand perfumes of thy presence." The telltale flush leaped to the girl's cheek, and she buried her face in his ulster as he continued: "No, Constance; our hearts are beating in rhythmic alchemy of love which neither time nor absence can efface. Here, Constance, is the ribbon we found yesterday. See, I have cut the silk in twain and on the ends have scratched words our hearts can understand. You keep that end and I will cherish this, and when we meet again it will be to join the two forever." "And if either learns to love another, then he or she is to send the ribbon to the one who yet loves, that each may know," said the girl sadly. "Why speak of impossibilities, darling. Not yet shall the flowers fade in autumn, the winter come and go and the apple blossoms hang beautiful like this," pointing in the moonlight, "than I, my sweet, my own, shall come to wed my flower, my nightingale, my love," clasping her in his arms and pressing her warm face to his. "You will be far away and eyes more beautiful, lips more voluptuous, faces more fair will teach you to forget me. I shall not hope too much, my dear one," cried the girl-woman weeping. Stooping, he tenderly turned her wet face to his, and gazing eagerly into her sad eyes, into the face that spoke of constancy and love, he cried passionately: "Constance, loved one, I bid thee hope! Hope ever! Believe! Believe ever! for I shall not forget thee!" Looking trustingly into his eyes through her tears, she whispered, "I will hope—and believe." Long they stood thus, wrapped in their affection, while the stars glistened on the water, the zephyr blew softly and the wild apple blooms shed perfume and petals at their feet. A year had passed and a woman stood alone upon the bank. The moon hid his face and the waters lay a dark and pulseless mass before her. Her white face she turned upward in agony and clasped her thin hands in prayer. The breezes soughed through the apple trees, and the blossoms fell unheeded at her feet. With a loud moan of anguish her body swayed, then simply down she sank into the fallen petals sobbing: "What shall I do? What shall I do? Algernon Edward Knottington returns to-morrow to knot the ribbons, and—and-I cannot stop-him—even for Harry's sake!" (sob, sob, sob)—"be—be—cause that pesky dog of mine—has eaten my end of the ribbon! Oh! Oh! Oh! !!" Life is not all sunshine and apple blossoms. Dr. George F. Hall of Chicago, deprecates gum chewing. He says if he had the gum money of the city of Chicago for one year, he could build and dedicate free, a magnificent auditorium with a seating capacity of 10,000. If we had the "mazuma" spent annually in Chicago for face powder, we could buy fireworks for all the newsboys next Fourth of July and have money enough left to endow a fondling society. If we had the "tin" spent annually in Chicago for playing cards, we could take all the worn out women and children in the city on a vacation once a month and show them how to be happy, though living! If we had the "long green" spent Rel From Racke The People's Economy Store. 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