Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT What the Negro Asks e Los Angeles Times, One of the Best Daily Papers on the Pacific Coast, Compares the Two Races and the Privileges Accorded Them. the white man be just to Negro. The white man will just to himself unless he go to the Negro. The midst of the loose talk Negro supremacy," "Nomination," "social equaland all that sort of thing, well perhaps to stop and war whether the Negro is anything at the hands of white man which is unreasonable. Looking at the matter reasonably and without notice-if those of us who been long prejudiced can the matter in so fair a light is difficult to perceive that unreasonable has been on behalf of the Negro, himself the Negro is asking special privileges not accorded; no special considerand special privileges are anything which he does desire. All that is asked by Negro or by those that speak behalf, is the same treatatthat is accorded to other men. Only this and nothing Under the constitution statutes all men are before the law. This is is upon which our great government was found utmost that the Negro is that the conceded and as meaning of the constituted statutes shall be upheld justice. be the Negro does not deserve expect to be made the tool of special privileges, he really objects—and he has a moral and legal right to obey the withholding from the guaranteed rights on the ground that his skin happens some shades darker than his brothers of the Caucasus. It is unreasonable the Negro to ask that he shall serve to stand or fall solely merits? If he proves insentent or untrustworthy as individual, let him be judged more shortcomings as other individuals are judged. But do not do the face merely because which incloses his flesh as a pigment somewhat different from that found in the of other men. Under the situation the Negro is guaranting the same civil rights as others. He should be estihed by the same standards. He is incompetent to exercise privileges of the franchise can be debarred therefrom, as he is unworthy, by editorial and other restrictive situations; but let the laws of general, not of special application. Let them apply to white men as well as black men. The vote of an ignorant Negro is no worse than the vote of an ignorant white man. The vote of an intelligent Negro is as valuable and should be held as sacred as vote of a white man. The Negro is in this country to stay. He did not come here of his own accord. It is the consensus of public opinion even in the South that he cannot be spared from that section if he were entirely willing to leave it, which he is not. The Negro ie as much a citizen of the United States as is any other man born under the flag we love. He is entitled to the same rights as any other citizens. To deprive him of one of these rights is a gross injustice that cannot be successfully defended nor permasently maintained. It is unworthy of the race that claims for itself superiority. This injustice cannot forever in anation where the people govern, because the people are just in their ultimate conclusions, althey may seemingly consent to injustice and wrong for a time. As for the question of social equality, it could safely be left to adjust itself if the question of the Negro's citizenship rights were justly decided. No person is obliged to meet any other person against his will. The intelligent and refined Negro is apt to be about as particular in his choice of associates as the white man of similar attainments. To summarize the case in brief: The Negro asks no more than simple justice. This he is clearly entitled to and this he will eventually receive if he has patience to wait for it and courage to win it. In the meantime it rests with the Negro to prove himself that he is worthy of the equal rights and equal privileges that are demanded on his behalf.—Statesman, Denver. Divinity has arranged it that all men are equal—in the grave. Equality of men in America is a nonety, why further discuss it? One of our big divines said Christ was a black man. Well, would he ride in the "Jim Crow cars," and smile at the American treatment if he should come to earth now. With the many obstacles, discouragements and drawbacks about the neck of progress of the American Negro, it is strange to us that he does not more fully see the necessity of a closer union and a more centrality of strength. WICHITA, KANSAS, JUNE 25, 1904. LYNCHING AND COTTON CULTIVATION. The address delivered by Dr. Booker T. Washington, at Uniontown, Ala., June 2, was a notable one from every point of view but especially in the terse philosophy which the speaker indulged in for the benefit of his hearers. Dr. Washington went at the root of the intimate relation which social disorders of whatever sort bear to industrial development, a point often ignored or overlooked by the wisest of those who deal with the many sided relations of blacks and white in the Southern states. The very life of the whole question was disclosed by Dr. Washington, when he said: "The white people cannot be unjust to the Negro without reaping due punishment. We hear that there are counties and communities in Mississippi today that have their cotton lands in idleness where a few years ago there was prosperity and wealth; there are few black hands to take the plow and the hoe, or drive the mule. This is true almost wholly owing to the fact that the Negro has not been protected by the strong arm of the law. With out judge or jury, in many cases, he has been lynched and murdered The people of the country might as well learn once for all that they cannot lynch the Negro in the winter and expect him to pick cotton in the summer." The Montgomery (Ala.) Evening Times, whose editor appears to be hysterically afraid of social equality and who would hardly recognize the genuine article if it was shoved under his nose, commenting on Dr. Washington's address, says: "The whole trend of the speaker's remarks are directed to that uniform end of racial uplifting and elevation to which the genius and life efforts of this remarkable man's mission is solemnly and, we may say, successfully consecrated." The New York Evening Post draws the correct lesson from Dr. Washington's remarks in the following: Everybody is wondering why the Negroes are flocking to the cities and the South, instead of raising the 15,000,000 bales of cotton annually which it is claimed that she could easily produce if the labor could be found, has hard work to harvest a 10,000,000 or 11,000,000 bale crop. The black man, in short is a big economic factor in the progress of the South. This used to be clearly perceived in the days when he was merely a piece of property. Then the whites were too wise to use him for a bonfire, to do so would have been consider as insane as to kill one's horse or burn one's farm tools. And here we have political and economic side of of the race question thrown into the strongest relinf; The South does not raise the wished for 15,000,000 bales of cotton per annum, and the Negroes are flocking to the cities, not only of the South but the North and West as well, because the Negro cannot be lynch ed in winter and be expected to remain in the country districts and make cotton in the summer. The Uniontown address of Dr. Washington in the black belt of Alabama, was a philosophical and courageous deliverance, and courageous deliuerance, and one which should and will direct wide attention to the close relation which political persecution bears to the cultivation of cotton, as well as all other production in which the Negro's labor is a necessary production. The sum of $600,000 is to be raised by the African Methodist Episcopal churches throughout the country to assist aged preachers and religious institutions, build churches, establish and strengthen home and foreign missions and to pay better salaries to bishops and general officers of the church. The Atlanta University has published a study of Negro religion in America. It consists of 212 pages and touches every phase of the subject. The work is edited by W. E. Burkhardt Du Bois, which is a guarantee that it has been well done. The book contains unmistakable proof against the wholesale charges found in the American Negro. The New York Sun wants to know why the Democratic party is "always pictured as a jackass." The Sun probably thinks the jackass is not reality as stupid as he looks. Mrs. Bettie Ray, of Kansas City, Mo., has sued the Missouri Pacific Ry for $50,000 for the death of her husband the late Geo Ray who was killed by the road. Kansas women always keep up with the procession. The sweet girl graduates of that state are now promising that beyond the Alps Italy stands pat. A platform was recently blown up in Colorado, and something of the same kind is going to happen soon at St. Louis. Of all the ills a race may be heir jealously is the worst. Life is what You make it—not what it makes You. Selfishness was never intended to lead. A leader must always have the interests of his subjects first. Give me two men with good common horse sense, wit, push and energy and I will put 500 delicate minded college graduates and diploma holding men to flight. A Negro who will place one impediment in the road of any member of the race's progress, is a traitor to the proud and industrious Negro race. W. S. HENRION 501 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. ' UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. ' Remember the place-Market at the gate of DOLD Packing House. A GOOD ONE Miss Susie E. Kyle has evidently recovered from her recent long illness and now has her mind on those eatables that will surely give her strength. The following lines from her pen need no introduction and no talking about—because they read good and would eat better. When Dar's Cabbage In De Pot When de winter win's a whistlin' An' de snow's a tallin' fast, When I'm settin' round de fireside, Kinden dreamin' o'er de pas', I am jet' as well contented Don't care if it snows or not If de ham bone's good an' greasy An' c'ar's cabbage in de pot. You may talk about yo' possum An' yo' sweetpotatoes fine, You may boast about yo' melon Dat am js' fresh from de vine, All ob dese done los' das flabor, Eb'ry ono in de whole lot When de hambone's good an' greasy An' dar's cabbage in der pot. Fiddlin' mpn, jes' stop yo' fiddlin', Go it down an' fol' yo' arms Look hyah! Lindy, hush dat siegin' Music's done los' all her ehrms. I got no time to ax de blessin', All my 'ligion's done fo got When de hambone's good an' greasy An' dar's cabbage in de pot Young fo'ks come aroun' a co'tin', Sorter bashul like an' shy, Thinks I'se watchin' an' a listnin' But I aint—no, no, not I— Iaint listnin' to dar talkin' Dey may plan an' dey may plot WLen de hambones' good an' greasy An' dar's cabbage in de pot When we three go out a vis'tin' Me au' Lindy an' her beau, Dey je's stay about an hour Den dey up p'litely go Bles' yo' soul, I aint a movin' Not one jitlte, not one jot When de hambones' good an' greasy An' dar's cabbage in de pot Susie E, Kyle, Wichita, If Christ is a black man Till- manites have no more show of hea- ven than a snow ball has in their future home. Give the Negro more 'common sense and industry" and not so much "higher edecashun" and fine "deeploomees" That's what he needs most. AN ERROR. By an error in our composition room last week the name of Mrs. Pauline S. Johnson was missed from the list of those present at the residence of Mrs. W. N. Miller last Wednesday, June 15. We regret this very much but errors will happen in the best of regulated offices Fresh Pork 2c Per Buy your F The appearance of the ant indicates that the season for picnics is again at hand. No matter how pretty a girl is, she can't afford not to know at least a little something. If the man who rocks the boat were the only one to drown, the mourning wouldn't be so general. Now is the time for the Russian posts to give us something about "the mines they left behind them." Joe Jefferson states that comedy is serious business. We've seen some fares that were painfully tragic. Lord Lansdowne's statement that war exists in Tibet is somewhat tardy. The Tibetans realized it weeks age Baseball is said to cure insomnia. But what we want to know is what will cure some of the baseball players. Bishop Anderson's objection to having his salary increased makes him one of the most lonesome persons in the country. Considering the number of men who have roasted pianos it is surprising it took so long to think of the idea of burning them. A New York man was made crazy by consuming an oversupply of lobster. It was simply a case of "becoming what you eat." The man who is always complaining about his poor health seldom has the satisfaction of hea- g anybody ask him how he is. A contemporary millionaire declares that "control of temper is essential to success." He unfortunately neglects to say, whose success. The New York banks are now said to have too much money on hand. Some of those crooked cashiers will soon correct this evil. A Pennsylvania woman who died the other day left $500 for her pet dog. It ought to be easy, enough for some sharp lawyer to get that. Whatever reason the Yale students may have for going barefoot, according to their latest fad, it isn't to save papa the expense of shoes. A Chicago woman claims that she can read character by the voice. This is probably just her cute little way of saying that money talks. The fashion arbiters have failed dismally in their efforts to abolish the shirtwaist girl. The bosses can't defeat the will of the whole people. From the way the South American nations have been selling their warships, we may infer that they have decided hereafter to live together in peace. The Boston papers tell us that the Wellesley girls have been so annoyed by male flirts that in order to protect themselves they are carrying revolvers. Where? ALEX CARTER DEAD Mr. Alex Carter, one of the most prominent and well-to-do colored men in Sedgwick county died in New Mexico last Sunday morning. Mr. Carter had been sick about two years and went to New Mexico a few months ago hooping to regain his health. THE SEARCHLIGHT. 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Write it plain and on one side of the paper only. 5th No Name will be placed on our books without the money. So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wichita Searchlight" Wichita, Kansas. 7th Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if brought to the Editor. "To Live and Let Live," is OUR Motto. THE FLOOD PROPOSITION. The flood proposition in the northeast and northwest part of Wichita is becoming of alarming proportions. Year by year it seems that the area covered by the floods in this city every spring is becoming more pronounced. There must be some cause. It is evident from the past flood history that the cause is more than a natural one and its increase each year shows that some remedy can be found. With the many obstructions in the way of dams, dikes placed at intervals along the river to protect our property on the west thus preventing the river from having an even and natural outlet for the surplus water it is of necessity forced on other property which is not so fortunate to secure this protection. In the northeast part of the city the trouble lies in the multiplit of railroad tracks with high roads and no outlets for the water when it rains all between the many tracks form a large lake of water to the detriment of the residence portion of that district. Each of the roads traveling in that vicinity ought to be required to place culverts, drains and ditches under their tracks at proper locatisms in order that the accumulating water might find an outlet. In the west and northwest part of the city the city officials ought to provide proper levees to check the water or remove the many obstructions now in the river. The question is "why should part of the people be made to suffer an annual loss in order to protect others when by proper steps being taken all can be protected instead of a seemingly favored few. We are aware that this is a question which solution will necessitate the expenditure of much money and that our able officials, no doubt, hesitate so arduous an expensive a task for that reason, but why not? In the course of a few years the tax payers will far more than save in worry, damages, etc., the cost of such a work, and when once completed it will last forever. Why not stop the annual promises and do he work and let the people pay for itas they are willing to do. We believe the people would willingly --- vote $100,000 improvement bonds if needed, in order to get the needed relief. We trust that some steps will be taken to in some manner relieve the present damaging condition each spring. A FINE PLAC NOW. Mr. C. I. Burns has enlarged, remodeled and refurnished his rooming house at 914-616-918 east Douglas and has now one of the most modern equipped and well furnished rooming in the state. He keeps it strict up-to-date—clean beds and clean beds and clean rooms. He is prepared t handle transient and many roomers. Mr. Burns as a business man has few equa's and no superiors and all may feel certain that his place is all claimed for it in regards to being up-to-date. When wanting a first class room do not forget to give Mr. Burns a first class at 916 East Douglas he will be pleased to accommodate all. A FINE DISPLAY. One of the finest displays made by the seeret societies of our city this year was that of the Daughters of Wichita tabernacle No. 34 when they made their appearance at the A. M. E: church Sunday afternoon to have their annual sermon preached. The ladies of the Tabernacle turned out thirty in number and with their white dresses and fine regalia it was indeed an imposing and splendid spectacle. They were met at the church by a good audience who had come out to listen to the sermon. On the rostrum was Mrs. W. N. Miller chief preceptress presiding, Mrs. Lee Anderson, past chief preceptress, Mrs. J. W. Hall vice, Rev. W. H. Tillman, pastor of the New Hope Baptist church, who preached the sermon; Rev. P. D. Yocum, pastor A. M. E. church, who offered invocation, and Revs. Alexander and Abner. The services were begun iation by Rev. P, D. Yocum, after which the splendid choir rendered a choice selection. Chief Preceptress Mrs. W. N. Miler then introduced Rev. W. H. Tillman, pastor of New Hope Baptist church who took up the full history of the Order of Twelve and the Daughters of Tabernacle and in a forceful and highly intellectual and elcquent sermon he held his audience spell bound during the whole time that he addressed them. Rvery one caught with keen appreciation every word which he said and all were sorry when he had finished. After he had finished the sermon the Chief Precspress Mrs. Miller made a few very appropriate remarks giving the origin of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 its progress and "present harmonious and good financial condition. A splendid collection was then taken up by Mrs. Lee Anderson and Mrs. J. W. Hall. SUMMARY. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 was organized O.t. 31, 1901, by Mrs. W. N. Miller who was its first Chief Preceptress, after which Mrs. Miller served as Deputy Grand Chief for two years and on April 7th, '04 was unnimously reelected Chief Preceptress of Wichita Tabernacle No. 31. The lodge is doing nicely and is to-day one of the strongest in the state. The GEM Barber Shop, W. A. BETTIS, Prop, A Sanitary Shop, High Class Workmen Cleanliness and First-Class Work Our Motto 332 N. Main St. GIVE US A TRIAL Plenty of Clean Towels always on hand. The Merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. PATRONIZE THEN. Locals and Personals Locals and Personals for the next few days in Men's, Boy's and Children's Suits. Availyourself of this opportunity. Look In The South Window Charles Youngheim, Prop. 114 N. Main St. Wichita, Kansas. The common expression now is "Say ain't it hot." Mrs. Ida B. Clark visited in Newt. n this week. R. T. Banks is quite sick at the dispensary with a sore foot. Harrison Cassidy, of Crandy, Mo arrived in the city Saturday. The G. L. A. ciub met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. E. Patton. Rev. Oweus has returned from the east where he attended conference. T. H. Yancy went to Newton Monday to attend the funeral of hi father. Mrs. L. B. Smith has gone to Pueblo, Celo., to spend a few weeks uisiting. Al Glover has been pointed as fireman at No. 3 and took his place there Thursday morning. Mr. Ed Landrum has been quite ill during the past week but at present is improving. Mr. Henry Allen and Mrs. Nettie Fitch were united in marriage last Sunday evening. Mrs and Mrs. Bright, Miss Bertha Baker and Mr. White spent Sunday in Colorado Springs. Mr. Hayes, of Denver, spent Sunday in the city visiting his friend Mr. Jones on North Ave. Wm, Hatcher, who has been away for his health, has returned to the city much improved by his trip The Bake r given at the Board of Trade hall, Tuesday June 14 was a grand affair. The weather was quite disagreeable Mr. Wm. Lyton and Mrs. Caddie Hatcher, were united in marriage at Great Bend, Kansas on Tuesday June 21st. Both are of Pueblo. The politicians are getting their big "gatling guns" ready for action and soon thre will be "political bombardments" on every hand. The war will be fierce, Misses Mattie Aldridge, Hattie Stone and Norine Carter have returned from the State Industrial School to spend their vacation with relatives and friends. Richard Heck returned last week from Ardmore, I. T. where he was summoned at the bedsi s of his sick father. His father was much improved on his return. Miss Grace Baker, matron of Princess Chapter No. 12, Mrs. H Massey and J. S, Fauver went to Newton Tuesday to attend the meeting of the Grand Chapter which convened in that city this week. Work! Work!! Work!!! should be the s'organ of the race. THE fls offering the G Jas. Jackson who is having a high time in St. Louis made a short run to Wichita Sunday and left Monday night. Any kind of Second Hand Goods bought, sold exchanged or sold on commission. Rev. W H. Tillman, pastor of New Hope and Rev. H. VanLeu went to Newton Wednesday to attend the Sunday school convention. W. H. H. Grant has returned from Cooper county, Mo., where he went to bring his mother to this city where she will make her future home with her son. Miss Bianch Alexander and Mrs. J. E. Lewis were among the number who attended the Baptist S. S. convention, which is being held in Newton this week. Misses Sallie Rawles and Winnie Ray and Lizzie Phelps, Mesdames Lee Anderson, Mollie Thompson and W. N. Miller were among Newtcn visit Miss Winnie Ray and her mother Mrs. J. G. Gaines returned Sunday from Atchison where they attended the session of the Grand Court. While away they visited St Joe, Lansing and K. C. Miss Zula Heck, sister of Richard Heck, who has been in the city for the past few weeks left Saturday for her home in Ardmore, I. T., while in Wichita she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heck 355 N. Market. Invitations are out announcing the forth-coming marriage of Miss B. D. Phillips, of Kirksville, Mo., and Mr. O. W. Baker. The ceremony will take place at the A. M. E. church, Tuesday eve June 28th. Mesdames Walton, Townsend, Grigsby, Miss F. J. Elliot and others who went to Colorado Springs to attend the organization of the State Federation of Colored Women, have returned. Mrs. Lincoln was appointed state organizer and a grand time is reported. Wichita has another colored enterprise in a new and 2nd furniture store which has recently been opened by Mr. Wm. C. Neely at 406 N. Main street. Mr. Neely owns his own delivery wagon and a full line of goods and invites you to call at 406 M. Main street. Mrs. W. H. Barnett, of Memphis Tenn., who had been in our city for several weeks visiting with her brother, Mr. Samuel Isler and family, was hurriedly called home last week by a telegram announcing the serious illness of her husband Mr. W. H. Barnett. She was accompanied by her niece Mrs. George Weymes HUB reatest inducements CHEF'S OVEN Warnhoff & M. Clees Warnhoff WHITE L. S. NAFTSGER, President W. R. TUCKER, Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier. The Fourth National Bank. Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $50,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY DIRECTORS: W. R. Tucker, J. M. Moore, S. B. Amidon, R. L. Holmes, W. E. Jett, L. S. Naftsger, O. Z. Smith, E. H. Middlekauff B. F. McLean. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Wichita Kansas. C. P. Washington, M. D. 615 N. Main St. Grocery Line Your wants need careful attention and our store is the place to get it. We handle the best of Fancy and Staple Groceries and our prices are right. Orders given prompt attention. Kernan & Co., 1102 E. Douglas 'Pone 357 We advise you to trade with C. C. HOYT DEALER IN GENERAL MERCJ DISE Cor. 13th and S Fe Phone 1114 Read the great S The Race's Read the great Searchlight ```markdown ``` Bicycles Cheap and cheap bicycles are on a merchant can cut the pr 50 per cent, it proves tha before; and is a probable reliable now. THE FOWLER at $25. ever shown on a bargain cial Sale or anywhere else. Do not be deceived,che have caught many a such more, but they help none —USE RELIABLE Schollenbes Phone 545 We'll Treat and cheap bicycles are one and the same thing. If a merchant can cut the price of his goods 25, 40 or 50 per cent, it proves that he has been robbing you before; and is a probable sign that his goods are unreliable now. THE FOWLER at $25.00 is the best bicycle value ever shown on a bargain sheet or any kind of Special Sale or anywhere else. Do not be deceived, cheap goods at cheap prices have caught many a sucker, and will catch many more, but they help none but the repairman. —USE RELIABLE BICYCLES— Phone 545 -: - -: -: 230 N. Main We'll Treat You Square ```markdown ``` Green flowers are very rare in na ture. The ixia, of which many vari eties are common in our gardens, is one of the very few plants which has a natural green variety. Schomberg was its discoverer in South Africa, the home of all the ixias. Favored by Empress Eugenie. The blonde beauty, Empress Eugenie, first brought into favor engraved cards, though many people of quality used cards printed from copper plate long before this famous favorite of the emperor became fashion's dictator. In The | Southwestern Distributing Agent for Cribben & Sexton Co. Any style of stove at wholesale prices. 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Full directions with pictures and dealers and send us 50 cents for each hair express charge. Send post or email money order. Please mention name of the hair preparation. Write your name on address plainly on it. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois A young lady, visiting for the first time in the country, was alarmed at the approach of a cow. She was too frightened to run, and, shaking her parasol at the animal, she said, in a very stern tone: "Lie down, sir; lie down." Increased Use of Asphalt Asphalt was first used for street pavements in Paris in 1888, and since then the demand for this purpose has warranted an annual production throughout the world of 450,000 to 600,000 metric tons of asphalt and bitter mince rock. Pleases All GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As Snow. TRY IT OTTO WEISS --- B. F. McLEAN. B. F. McLEAN. LUMBER YARDS AT Whitita, Clearwater, Peck, and Cheney, Kansas. J. F. 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DEAN Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables and Feed. ERY THING IN DRUGS Prescriptions Filled With Care 2 Call and see us. Once a customer always A CUSTOMER Salman Drug Co. 228 North Main Street EERLESS TEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 232 Nice Fu -ROC By the night Salman Drug Co. 128 North Main Street ESS DRY andry In The City Nice Fun -R00 Salman Drug Co. 228 North Main Street. SELOVER & SONS, Props. 245-247 North Market St HOUCK Hardware Store Insurance Gasoline Stoves Lawn Mowers Rubber Hose, etc. 116 East Douglas Ave. HARDING'S RESTAURANT First-Class MEALS Orders Soft Drinks Lunch Ice Cream G. W. Harding, Prop. East Douglas Wichita. --- OTTO WEISS, Agent. DEALER Phone 134 408 W. Douglas City Property and Merchandise New & Co., Immigration Agts Used On . Easy Terms. Specialty. Dealers in Kansas, arms and Ranch Lands. Solicited- n, wichita, Kansas. A. DEAN tis, Vegetables feed. MAIN ST 101-Both Phones - 101 G IN DRUGS Called With Care Drug Co. Main Street. Nice Furnished -ROOMS- By the night or week Transit a Specialty Mrs. R. Heck, Prop. 244 North Water St. Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Office 703 N. Main St. Tel. 936. Banner Mills + CUSTOM GRINDING + ..... A Specialty ..... ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PHOENISCH BROS, PROPS. 622 N. Main St. Phone 530 Ask for cash ships. CHILREN'S DAY AT NEW HOPE. On Sunday June 26th New Hope Baptist church will hold their children's day exercises. The members of the Tabernacle Bapti t church Sunday school will join with New Hope to help make the occasion the grandest. Every one is invited to turn out Sunday at 3 p. m. at New Hope. AT REST. Mr. John Yancy father of Theos. H. Yancy of this city died at his home in Newton, Monday morning June 13th. Mr. Yancy was 87 yrs. 6 mos. 7 days old at the time of his death havind been born in Todd county. K., Jan. 1817. Re leaves two children, Mrs. M. Williams of Newton and T. H. Yancy of Wichita. GRAND COURT The Grand Court Heroines of Jericho held their annual session on 14th inst. and the following officers were elected: Mrs. M. L. Williams, G M A M. Mrs. M. B. Like, C S A M. Mrs. Nellie Davis, G C T. Mrs. Anna Scruggs, G C R. R. v. O. Davis, G. C, S. F. Westerfield, G M W. KINDERCARTEN Mrs. Wm. Horton will open a Kindergarten school in this city at the Tabernacle Boptist church. Mrs. Horton is a teacher of much xperience and should receive the patronage of all. See her for further terms. BIG TIME JULY 4th. Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 will give a big entertainment at Odd Feilow's Hall Monday night July 4th, and has arranged the following program for that occasion: PROGRAM. 2. Rec..... Mrs. S. C. Collins 3. Bart Solo..... Jno. Edgerto 4. Duett..... Prof. & Mrs. Mason 5. Solo..... Miss Mary Alexander 6. Solo..... Stewart Waters 7. Vocal Solo..... Mrs. T. W. Fine 8. Selected.. MISS EMMA BETHEL 9. Pantomime—Last Rose of Summer. Admission 15c. SONG SERVICE. Although the weather is warm there is always a good attendance at the sng service at the A. M. E. church every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Thos. W. Fine, chairman of the program committee hbs a good program always on hand. The following is the program for Sunday, June 26th. PROGRAM. 1. Solo.....Dora Allen 2. Rec.....Mrs. S. C. Colline 3. Quartett, Chas Prica, Elizabeth Dain, —— Fines, A. Waters 4. Solo.....Zella Ratley 5. Paper.....Mrs. J. W. Hall 6. Solo.....Mrs. Lelia Davis The following are the officers of the Song Service: Mr. Thos. Glover, president. Mrs. J. W. Hall, vice pres. Miss Alice Thompson, secy. Mrs. J. W. Thompson, organist. Miss Grace Baker, astt organist. Mrs. Thos. W. Fine, choir program com. The services begin every Sunday evening promptly at 7 o'clock. TRY THE BLUE SEAL CIGAR SOLD EVERYWHERE TICKLE GRASS BY BYRON WILLIAMS 'Twas Ever Thus. Scene—Six little girls playing on the village green. "Oh, Goodness!" with a shriek. "Look there, girls! Looke!!" "He's coming this way! "Oh, my! "He's running! "Oh, dear!" wailing. "He's catching—us!" panting. "Oh, Oh! Now—you—just—stop—that! Oh, oh!" with a shrill cry that startles the neighbors for blocks. "Oh, dear! Boo-hoo!" Chorus—"Boo-hoo!" Tears, more tears! Shrieks! Then a man's voice calls out from Brown's raspberry bushes: "Here, you! What are you doing to those girls?" "Aw, g'wan! I ain't doin' nothin' to th' afraid-cats!" and little Johnnie Brown throws a dead garter snake cross Smith's barbed-wire fence and links away down the alley! It is when we get these glimpses of "GIT AWAY FROM ME!" boyhood that we are reminded of Byron's excerpt: "A little curly-headed, good-for-nothing, And mischief-making monkey from his birth." And in a hammock at that! The playful zephyr rollicked in the moonlight and blew the loose tresses of her hair so riotously they tickled his ear! He felt that he was in danger, but he would not declare himself. She said nothing. The owl called weirdly from the scraggly monarch on the hill. The lake chattered, and, at the dock, the boat chains grumbled! Far away he heard a bow-wow bark and the tinkle of a bovine bell! Still she said nothing! He did not look at her. He dared not. Yet he knew what a pretty picture she was making as the moonlight ravished her face for kisses! But, no! He would remain firm. He— She stirred slightly. He gave no heed. "Jack," in a quiet, conquered spirit. "Jack, you—" He turned toward her patronizingly, ——"You may—put—your—arm— under—my—head—if—you—" But, after all, this is none of our business. "Oh Love! young Love! bound in thy rosy band; Let sage or cynic prattle as he will. These hours, and only these, redeem life's years of ill." In building anew on the ruins of a temple erected to Bacchus and his lik, there is much to be gained by a study of the scars. A singed tocatm profits by his first experience in pulling chestnuts from the fire. Men that refuse to take warning of their own burns use less intelligence than the cat. Unduly Prejudiced. Bings—Why is Brown so prejudiced against automobiles? Mignon THAT WAS WHY. a young woman one day and he asked her to marry him. Bings—Well, she accepted him, didn't she? Wings—Yes; that's the reason! Many a man that in years agone scaled a wall to steal a kiss, and fell into the raspberry bushes without complaining, makes a great fuss nowadays when he slips on the hall rug and bumps his elbow, as he kisses the same woman good-bye of a morning. Fate is often unkind, sometimes postponing the death of an ancient husband until there remains only the charm of his money to attract the marriageable man to the widow. Coombs & 110 N. Main S SHOE Coombs & Moon 110 N. Main Street SHOES Coombs & Moore AT COST Dissoving Partners and must reduce the stock. Patent Leathes S and OXFORDS. FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHI ---AND THEY ARE CHEAP--- Ladies' Slippers ..... $1.00 Men' Canvas Shoes..... $1.00 Boy's Canvas Shoes ..... .80 saving Partners and must reduce the stock. Patent Leathes S OXFORDS. FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHI ---AND THEY ARE CHEAP--- Ladies' Slippers ..... $1.00 Men' Canvas Shoes.....$1.00 Boy's Canvas Shoes..... .80 Dissoving Partnership and must reduce the stock. Patent Leathes Shoes and OXFORDS. FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN ----AND THEY ARE CHEAP---- Ladies' Slippers ..... $1.00 Men' Canvas Shoes..... $1.00 Boy's Canvas Shoes ..... .80 Lots of Men Are in The same Position Use a little more forethought, brother, and keep out of the rut of "penny wise and pound foolish." Just a little more of an allowance for good, reliable plaster, cement, brick, paint, roofing, etc., would insure the very best and save tedious, expensee, going down in the pocket expenditures for repairs that could have been avoided. Buy at Turner's and it's right. Estimates cheerfully furnished. BOTH PHONES 497 J. H. TUF 535 -- 537 w. Dov OLDEN'S DRU Prescriptions Filled .....Drugs of all kinds, Cigars Your patronage solicited. Once a cust Our store is Headquarters' for th BOTH PHONES 497 J. H. TURNER 65 -- 537 w. Douglas A. OLDEN'S DRUG STORE Prescriptions Filled with Car Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco. Patronage solicited. Once a customer, always a Our store is Headquarters for the Colored peo Prescriptions Filled with Care .....—Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco..... Your patronage solicited. Once a customer, always a customer Our store is Headquarters for the Colored people. 615 North Main St. --- Our Ice Cream Story Our ice cream tells it's own story of purity and perfection—the most important points about good cream. Once tasted you'll need no other inducement to make you buy. Always fresh and ready for delivery, in any quantities. No party or reception is complete without it. Bissant WICHITA KANSAS A BIG DISC We will for the next 30 days sell Summer Suitings and Trousers at cent less than the regular price. Call and see our line before order Old Phone 620: A BIG DISCOUN will for the next 30 days sell all our Spring mer Suitings and Trousers at a discount or less than the regular price. and see our line before ordering your "clot Old Phone 620:-------:New Phone A BIG DISCOUNT We will for the next 30 days sell all our Spring and Summer Suitings and Trousers at a discount of 20 per cent less than the regular price. Call and see our line before ordering your clothes. Call and see our line before ordering your clothes. Old Phone 620:---------:---------:New Phone 589 The PEERLESS TAILOR 508 East Douglas Ave KANSAS STATE BUILDING WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS. "THIS IS THE WAY OF THE WISE." FRISCO SYSTEM TO SAINT LOUIS. OF COURSE YOU ARE GOING! Let us furnish you with literature relative to the buildings, hotels, low rates, train service, etc. Ask your local agent or address C. W. STRAIN, DIVISION PASSENGER AGENT, WICHITA, KAN. Partnership K. Patent Leathes Shoes W. WOMEN and CHILDREN ARE CHEAP---- ..... $1.00 shoes ..... $1.00 shoes ..... .80 A man running at a saw ES 497 URNER, Douglas Ave. DRUG STORE Milled with Care Cigars and Tobacco..... a customer, always a customer for the Colored people. COPYRIGHT 306 East Douglas Ave —Both Phones 98— ISCOUNT s sell all our Spring and ers at a discount of 20 per price. ordering your clothes. CSTCETTT TTT TTSTSTTTTTTTTES WIKPFIELD NEWS. wocecegesesecooconoececess Mrs, Pettit and dinghter Mand came over from Oxford Saturday to visit ralatives, Green Walker is visiting his pa- rontf im Pratt. Mr. Burdine and Miss Bert‘e Jones of Arkansas City were guests of Mrs, Allen Brown Sunday. Mre, Paul Aulston was in town Saturday from Ark City. Rev. S. 8, Bandy spent a week at his chureh in Pratt, Mr. Tobe Works of Oxford was in town Monday. He is one of Sumner county’s prosperous farmers, Fred Wrignt has returned from Colorado where he has been the pest year, Fred is luoking weil. Mrs J. W,2\Wood has opened an icecream perlor at her residence 306 E. 12, which is well petronized- Mr. Rodes came in from the east last week. Tuck Rud on, par'er of the Cope- lund hotel, is taking a few days lay cff and spent Sunday in Arkausas City with friends, Ms. A.R. Simpson was up frem Ark City last week. Hon. Sol G. Wadkins Grand Master of state met Walnat Vulley lodge No. 55 A. F. & A, M. He spoke inthe highest terms of our lodge saying it was one of the best in the jurisdiction. AINGMAN ITEMS, FERS SNL RNR REE SS Mrs. Robt, Davis hus been on the sick list the past week, The Blind Baone coneert was largely attended at the Crand Ope- ra house, Quarterly mocting was held at the M, E, cburch Sunday, June 19, eondueted by Rev. Ward of Call well and Rov, Will Martea of Pratt, The social that was held Jane 9 at the M, B, church was not largely attecded on account of the] rainy weather. gergoneersor2eeceeesoeerce CANON CITY COLOKADO Re RI a oe ee eT BEVEVSVITTITIVITISTETTTTTS On tbe evening of May 26th the colured peop'e of Canon City, Colo. who attended the commencement exercises of the Canon City High School had the pleasur? of witness- ing with pride the presentation of diplomas of graduation to Miss Ed. na Mae Townsend and Miss Alice Atel Walton, It is said by those who are in positio to know that these two young Indies led in pro- fivience the class in which they graduated. The colored people of Canon feel very proud of these young ladies, both becaure of their mental accomplishments and because they are the first colored graduates that our little town has produced. On the evening of June 2, a ~eeep- tion was given inhonor and con- gratulation of them. An appro- priate program was rendered atthe conclusion of which each of the young ladies received several nice presents. After rafrechments it is said by those who remained the fantastic toe wae tripped till the we smalt hours of morn. To the editor of the Wichita Search hght: Dear Sir—Tae State University Joeated here has jnst closed {or its vacation. ‘The * Afro-Ame-icans were among its graduates, The Federation of Art clubs met here and had a very successfal time. De egates from Topeka, Kan- sas City, Kas., Leavenworth, Hutch- iason, Emporis. Salina and Oma- ba. Allsorts of embroidery Bat- tenburg and the various kinds of Jaces, burat wood, oii aed china painting end water eslor wor. Mrs, Maggie Smith has been the 4eachor for the two clabs here. The ied: ration convened in Everett hail by special request. Praf. J. B, PUTT rere P mor. COLOCKADO TOURIST: ‘The Santa Fe will sell round-trip tickets to Pueblo : Colorad> Springs, and Denver for $17.50, daily June Ist to September 30, 1904, inelusive. Limit : October 31st, 1904, Stop-overs in Colorado will be ‘ allowed as heretofore, C : THREE TRAINS DALY ; “The Colorado Flyer”, (in service June 19, ) con- : necting with through sleeper leaves Wichita 10:20 p.m. ‘ The Colcrade Express ” connecting train leaves Wich —§ ita 2:55 p. m, and No. 7, connecting train leaves 5:15 ‘ p. m. provide the n.eans of reaching the resorts quickly ‘ and comfortably, ‘ Illustrated Literature of route FREE : L. R. DLLANEY, Agent. ‘ Atchison, Topeka avd Santa Fe Ry, ‘ . Wiehita, Kansas, § aN - Low Rates to World’s Fair St. Louis, Mo, aes Ko | ae eer) } gan | “<o WS ©) | SBASON EXCURSION TICKETS—$21,45 Round Tgip Dates of Sale—Daily from Apri! 15 to Nov, 13, ates ca * Final limit—December 15, 1904 : Sixty-Day Excursion Tickets—$17.90 Round Trip Dates of Sale—April 25 to Noy. 20, 1904 Final limit— Tickets to be good to leave St. Louis within sixty days from sile dito Fifteen Day Excursion Tickets—$16,00 Rean Trip. Date of Sale--Daily from Apiil 27 to Nov. 30, inc usive. Final Limit—Tickets to be good to leave St. Louis within fifteen daes from date of sale, but not later than December 5th 1904, THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY now bas three trains daily for St. Lonis, and is the shortest and most direct rout: to the World’s Fair. Through Pullman sleepers and elegant. reclin ing chair cats; are operated from Wichita to St. Louis- without change. For fal: information eal! on or address the undersigneg y. E. BLECKLEY, I. R. SHERWIN, TPA. P.& 7. A, Missouri Pacific Station Cor. Douglos ave and Wicbita street. sa W rT Tap 3 N oa ba Ne iA | Na ta [eR 7 TRFHFAAASAS ASLAM ser —OALL AT — Thei ELITE Restaurant When You Want AGOODMEAL Always The Best, and Cooked Well ~- MEALS lbets — C. L. KINER, Prop. £08 N. Main St. Wichita, Kas; Almost Equal To A Trip Around The World will be a visit to the ST. LOUIS FAIR Lest Sau It’s all there but Russia A good line to use is the Rock Island their new line runs a- long the entire length of the exposition ground and all trains stop at main entrance station before reaching Union Depot, .C. E. BASCOM, C. P.A King delivered the welcome ad- dresz which was highly enjoyed iy] all, The displays in the various booths were tastily arranged, | Respectfully yours, | A Humble Reader of the Search- light. | ; aa Ras Re Ss HS Se SSeS eR A 4 THE FULTON ; ; Everybody 1 ding} ; Everybody isAttending : The Gigantic : ; Dissolution Sale | : Scores of People Come ; ; § | and come again. 420 Men’s Suits all hand and 6 | tailored, gk on sale next week. These mag- & nificent styles and eclipsing values make this a | 2doubly important opportunity. The big as- U | sortmentincludes swell worsted—handsome : fi brown—mixed cheviots—English black clays | Bl] ete. We hav’nt allsizes in all linns—but have E your size in some very good style. Ss Worth $15. and $16.50 2 All Next Week Choice $ 10. D JOB WORK IS CUR HOBBY. W. M. Dunson, Painter All Kinds of Fine PAINTING The Only Colored Painter the City. Work Guaranteed—Price Reasonable : Office 703 N, Main Phone 936 ROWLEE Hardware Store B23 N. Main St. Oheapest Hardware sud Stove house in Wichita; because we pay no rent and have light expenses ——— SEE! (First Publication June 48th 1904) LEGAL NOTICE. State of Kansas, Sedgwick eoun.y ss. In the District court 18th Judicial Destrict Wm, Judes, Plalntiff Eller J. Rank, Defendant Ellen J. Rank, and her unknown heirs, as defendants, are hereby notified that they have been sued in the District court in and for the 18th Judicinl district of the state of Kansas, by the above named plaintiff to quiet the title in said plamtiff to the follow ing desctib-d land to wit: Lots Fifty eight (58) and Sixty (60) on Walnut street in Nei derlander’s addition to West Wichita now City of Wichita in the county of Sedgwick and state of Kansas. And that said defendants must be and ap pear in said court on orbefore the 30th day of July 1904 and then and there plead, an swer or demur to pluintsf’s petition therein filed or a decree pro confesso will be enter ed against said defendants and each of them forever barring and perpetualiy enjoining them, andeach of them, from setting up oF attempting toset up any hlaim, right in, or litle to scid premises or any part thereof, and quieting the title and possesion to said premises in the plaintiff forever, J. C, Milton, Atty for Piut attest: Geo, A. Clark Clerk of District Court _ (seal) CURRRRRRERERRERE PRE LERRD, CHERRYVALE, KAS. FFLLAA MAH SALAM SH Mr. Wm, Knox znd son ‘left for Wichita last Sunday. Miss Ethel Wilder and Callie Lewis Jeft for lola (ast Slonday. Mrs.C. L, Young died Friday and was buried Saturday. She was 28 years old, she leaves six sisters and four brothers and reveral other elatives to mourn her loss. T J. Knox left for bis home in Wichita last Monday. = Mre, N. Rickety of Oswego, Kis., sicter-iuelaw of Mrs, Young is vis- itiog Cherryvale, Mrs. Rosa Reed is etili lying sick at her home on east Seventh st. The A, M. E. church choir is do- ing niezly, Mrs. Lula Day us or gunist. The wedding balls will soon ring out to Mr. Riley Sanders and Muss Beatrice Moore. Sein open eee en ae at | a eee ee, eR JOB PRINTING We Print are Ter ING LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS CALLING CARDS : STATEMENTS BILL HEADS HAND BILLS : POSTERS x MINUTES CIRCULARS TRY Us, OUR JOB ROOM. | ' _——_—___ | W3.At Now Prepared To Do Al Your Kinds Of Fcncy, Up toDate Work|| Job Work. We Invite A Trial. g We Guarantee To Please You, Both : ® || im Work And Price. You Wili Find DONE! Us At The Old Reliable Stand Ai BY US lO North Main St, Rel Bring Us Your Next Job. RIGHT {F WE INVITE YOU TO CALL The PRINTERS who Can PRINT : ARE AS LOW Our Prices AS THE LOWEST IS AS GOOD OUR Work AS THE BEST ARE YOU? A Subscriber to the SEARCHLIGHT? “LF NOT, WHY NOT? Tris OnNwy ae FORA ve eI $1.00, wore YEAR qm Delivered. SUBSCRISETO-DMAY The following named persoas were members of the Busy Bes club The figures represent the amount contributed in the rally at New Hope Baptist church, for which pinase accept the thanks of Mrs. Laur Hickerson, pres, club: M-s. Emma Mitchell............. $1 50 “ Laura Hickerson... ....... 14 90 “ Bannie Duan ......0000. 125 “ Allie Hickerson...... eo. 25 “ Hattie Frazier ............. 25 Miss Rose Dann........... . ....14 10 Mrs, Hattie Alexander..............4 35 Mrs, Altee Underwuod......---+ 10 Miss Cynthia Lova ....... s+ 1 00 Mr avd Mis, Byrum ........++. 140 Mrs. Callie Arnold... tse 25 Robt HammMond.....eeeee 50 Louis Ciark . 0.00. ceeecemereeeee 50 Bro Davis ...eeeee seesesere cvveres 25 James Umphroy ..--.. 0" Johu Frasier........ 0... 0 ( Buford Crawford........-- "| Renuben Williams..... sore ©, C. Hiokerson wo! Abe Alexander...........5 0°" © eee" : “Bytiischs $ FOOTWEAR ; Is Up-to-the-tHinsl Ceccocec cot" Wichita, Kansas, Saturday June 25, '04 The appearance of the ant indicates that the season for picnics is again at hand. No matter how pretty a girl is, she can't afford not to know at least a little something. If the man who rocks the boat were the only one to drown, the mourning wouldn't be so general. Now is the time for the Russian poets to give us something about "the mines they left behind them." Joe Jefferson states that comedy is serious business. We've seen some farces that were painfully tragic. Lord Lansdowne's statement that war exists in Tibet is somewhat tardy. The Tibetans realized it weeks ago. Baseball is said to cure insomnia. But what we want to know is what will cure some of the baseball players. Bishop Anderson's objection to having his salary increased makes him one of the most lonesome persons in the country. Considering the number of men who have roasted pianos it is surprising it took so long to think of the idea of burning them. A New York man was made crazy by consuming an oversupply or noter. It was simply a case of "becoming what you eat." The man who is always complaining about his poor health seldom has the satisfaction of hearing anybody ask him how he is. A contemporary millionaire declares that "control of temper is essential to success." He unfortunately neglects to say whose success. The New York banks are now said to have too much money on hand. Some of those crooked cashiers will soon correct this evil. A Pennsylvania woman who died the other day left $500 for her pet dog. it ought to be easy enough for some sharp lawyer to get that. Whatever reason the Yale students may have for going barefoot, according to their latest fad, it isn't to save para the expense of getts. A Chicago woman claims that she can read character by the voice. This is probably just her cute little way of saying that money talks. The fashion arbiters have failed dismally in their efforts to abolish the shirtwaist girl. The bosses can't defeat the will of the whole people. From the way the South American nations have been selling their warships, we may infer that they have decided hereafter to live together in peace. The Boston papers tell us that the Wellesley girls have been so annoyed by male firms that in order to protect themselves they are carrying revolvers. Where? A Boston humorist who undertook to scare a night watchman got shot for his pains. Nothing is more dangerous than to suddenly awaken a heavy sleeper. A man in Dover, Del., recently went to the whipping post for stealing a railroad tie. Had he taken the whole road he would have gone to the winning post instead. There is to be a scientific collection of mosquitoes at St. Louis. Most people will be far more interested in dodging the uncollected ones when the hot weather comes on. Out in Indian Territory a man was recently blown a quarter of a mile in a tornado. He could have done better than that at one of our little wind-jamming political orgies. Andrew Lang's effort to wrestle with George Ade is not quite so funny as the earlier English attempt to understand Mark Twain, but it belongs to the same brand of obtuseness. An old atlas, printed in 1796, says that the climate of this country is a combination of all the other climates in the world. That atlas must have been written in March and printed in April. Lord Brooke, who is only 22 years old, and who has no prejudice against cash, is coming over to this country from England. This particular Brooke is a bachelor, but he does not intend to go on so forever. Sarah Bernhardt is suing a Paris editor for damages because he reviewed her new play too soon. On this side the disposition is to wreak vengeance on the newspapers because they put off noticing the plays until too late. A Philadelphia court has decided that a man does not have to tell his wife how much money he makes or how he spends it. Before acting on this opinion it will be advisable for most men to find out what their wives think about it. By Unanimous Vote Roosevelt and Fairbanks Nominated Without Dissenting Vote. Amid Noisy Enthusiasm Cheering for Roosevelt Lasted Over a Half Hour. The Finish of the Gathering was Rapid. Chicago, June 23.—The republican national convention this afternoon nominated Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, for president, and Senator C. W. Fairbanks, of Indiana, for vice president, for the term commencing March 5, 1905. Roosevelt was nominated by unanimous vote at 1:16 p. m., and Fairbanks was nominated by acclamation at 2:04. The convention adjourned sin die at 2:25. Half an hour before the time set for the opening of the convention there were as many visitors in the galleries as witnessed the entire opening session. Cheers greeted the arrival of Chairman Cannon upon the stage and the band struck up the national hymn. This was the signal for the convention to rise, and the New York delegation was conspicuous, each of its members waving an American flag. Ex-Governor Black of New York nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president. Like the crash of thunder that follows the lightning, the enthusiasm began. Flags were in the air, hats were thrown up, men jumped onto their chairs, women stood and shouted. So mighty was the volume of sound that nothing definite in the M. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. SENATOR FAIRBANKS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT way of articulate sound was distinguisable. Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivered the nominating speech in favor of Senator Fairbanks. The first mention of Senator Fairbank's name was the signal for cheers, which were renewed when he formally presented the name of the Indiana senator. When the applause subsided, Mr. Canon recognized Senator Depew, who made a characteristic speech. ing to the tation of the elector. It is built the "Payn years ago offered for the ther than an investit there have franchiseen and, if so Cannon the Central Figure. Because Speaker Joseph G. Cannon was the central figure, the proceedings of the national republican convention took on a picturesqueness and demonstrativeness. Live party enthusiasm, aroused by the hearty reception given "Uncle Joe" Cannon, as he is known from coast to coast, spread even to the routine business. From the moment he was escorted to the platform to wield the gavel as the permanent chairman the entire atmosphere of the convention changed. Enthusiasm, which had lain dormant, burst forth and the applause rang true and hearty. He made a speech and the audience cheered as he spoke jocularly or in a serious vein. He was the entertainer; in fact, he was the convention. Speaker Cannon's oratory was decidedly to the liking of the convention. He established cordial relations He was pausing to think how to begin. His thoughts were pictured on his face. They were pleasant; they were inspiring. Instinctively he drew himself up and characteristically raised his hand for a gesture even before he spoke. Then came a delightfully refreshing and humorously frank avowal. Each of the thousands of listeners received a confidential tip. The speaker had written his first speech and had tried to memorize it. But he did not have the slightest intention of trying to follow it. He knew the inspiration would come—that had come—and he just wanted a free hand to cut loose. "So, let us ramble awhile." That is what he said. And then he abandoned him self to his limitless store of profound political sagacity and his original and characteristic vocabulary. Throughout his address the cheering was generous, intelligent and appreciative. New York's Action. The nomination of Senator Chas. even before he had uttered a word. W. Fairbanks for vice president was regarded as settled when New York decided to cast her 78 votes for him. New York's action was more formal than that of other states and practically settled all doubt, even among those who were opposed to the Indiana man. Adoption of Platform. One of the remarkable features concerning the adoption of the platform was the fact that it has been the subject of administrative scrutiny and national interest for many weeks, and was accepted without a dissenting vote. In addition to the tariff plank and other resolutions, which always have had a prominent position in republican platforms, there were incorporated several clauses of striking interest. One of these is a plank look JOSEPHSON OOSEVELT. ing to the reduction of the representation of certain southern states in the electoral college and in congress. It is built upon what is known as the "Payne resolution," offered eight years ago, and the Quay resolution offered four years ago, but goes further than either. The plank directs an investigation to ascertain whether there have been unconstitutional disfranchisements of voters in any state and, if so, demands a reduction of the representation of such states in congress, with the consequent reduction in the electoral college and in national conventions. The platform committee met at 10 o'clock, and had completely finished its work at 11:40. Senator Lodge, read its report, and a motion being made to adopt the work of the subcommittee as the work of the complete organization, it prevailed without dissenting vote. The Key Note. The key not to the campaign of BUILDING IN WHICH BUILDING IN WHICH THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION WAS HELD. The Chicago committee in charge of the preparations for the convention promised the Republican national committee that the finest convention hall in the world would be placed at its disposal if it would bring the con- New York's Action. Adoption of Platform. 1904 was sounded by Elihu Root in his speech as temporary chairman. His address was a review of the accomplishments of the present administration and a defense of republican politics in general. Kansas for Fairbanks. The Kansas delegation at a meeting, decided to go with the Fairbanks crowd. The delegation is for Fairbanks, and there was no opposition to the resolution to endorse him. M. A. Low was selected to inform Mr. Fairbanks and the Indiana delegation that Kansas would vote for the Indiana candidate in the convention. Kansas Delegation. M. A. Low was made chairman of the Kansas delegation and Charles E. 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Findley, Elmer Ames, W. A. Cormany, John Seaton, Nat Barnes. Cyrus Leland, who has been a conspicuous figure at national conventions for the past twenty years, had not put in an appearance. Senator HITH THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION to this city. Having secured the convention, the committee went to work to make good its promise. All the seats are sloping, so that each delegate can have a splendid view of the chairman's platform and Kansas for Fairbanks. Kansas Delegation. Three Hundred Kansans. Burton was at Kansas heeadquarters all day, but took no part in the meeting of the delegation. Turmoil in Territories. The territories are in a turmoil about a declaration as to admission. New Mexico and some Oklahoma men want a declaration in favor of the bill which has passed the house and is pending in the senate, providing for the admission of Arizona and New Mexico as one state, and Oklahoma and the Indian territory as another. The Arizona delegates are very much opposed to anything being done, while the Indian territory delegates say statehood is so remote that they want a declaration in favor of home rule in appointments in the territories. The Thunderer Speaks. The London Times is the only London morning paper which prints an editorial on the platform adopted by the republican national convention at Chicago, and says that the platform bears the stamp of individuality of President Roosevelt, and excites admiration for its adroitness as well as for its strength. Tiguel F. "Adroit it unquestionably is," says the Times, "but, save in the few points where the hand of the politician is visibly impressed upon it, it seems to be bold and clear and consistent. What the judgment of the people will be it would be neither prudent nor politic at present to forecast, but be what it may, it must determine great issues, not for the United States alone, but for civilized mankind." No Minority Report. ...Just before midnight a member of the sub-committee on platform said an agreement had been reached on the tariff plank, and that there would be no minority report by any members of the sub-committee. He said the declaration for protection was very emphatic, but promised revision "when necessary," but revision should be made by the republicans. A mild reciprocity clause, he added, is incorporated in the resolution. ENTION WAS HELD. the convention hall proper. The balcony is reserved for spectators, the location of the platform making it possible for every person in the building to see and hear without difficulty. No Minority Report. Owed Promotion to Pun. Canon Melville, who died in England recently, in his 92d year, owed his earliest promotion to a pun. 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"Oh, yes, Mother Ann, the doctor said you mustn't fall to take the medicine regularly, and we want you to get well and up again as soon as possible. Besides, it's no trouble." Here Lettit—Lettitia Ward—bent over the white, tidy bed and touched a murky, amber draught to the thin, dry, purple lips of the woman whom she had addressed as "Mother Ann." known to others as Ann Beard. The thin, gray hair, lying smoothly over the sides of a brown, wrinkled forehead, and the tough cords fluting the brown neck, betokened in Mrs. Beard a life's struggle of not less than seventy years; but the fever of disease had kindled in her large, staring, black eyes a brightness beyond that of youth. A gentle smile subdued this brightness a little and imparted a passing life to the lips as Mrs. Beard, after submissively swallowing the draught, said: "No, Titia, I'm not uncheerful. The nearer the end comes the more grateful it is. I'm ready to go." One has no answer at hand for expressions of willingness to die; the handy answers have to do with one form or another of the all but universal eagerness to live. Letitia was silent. "There's none but you, 'Titia, for me to live for now,' Mrs. Beard continued, "and to you I could only become more and more of a burden." "No, no, you will never——" but the faithful Lotitia was stopped in her protest by a sudden upwelling of tears. To conceal them she turned to an old bureau and made a show of setting to rights the never-disordered half-dozen medicine vials and worn black Bible that stood on a coarsely netted white mat, spread over the top. The bureau had a bowed front, veneered in black cherry and dotted with glass drawer knobs, and it and the bedstead, with short, round maple posts, and the three green, split-bottomed chairs were the only furniture in the room. There was not even a carpet; but the oak floor was shiningly clean, and it was saved from complete barness by a fresh but somber rug or two. The walls and the low walls were sheeted with white boards that now began to warp, but shone, cool, pure and pleasant in a new coat of whitewash. "Yes, all I love, save you, 'Titia, have gone before,' resumed Mrs. Beard, "and I'm hungry to see them—to see my hero—our hero, 'Titia, for he yours as well as mine—our brave soldier, Levi!" A rapturous light overspread and glorified his gaunt old face, as if a heavenly vision had dawned upon it. Letitia, now openly weeping, came and took her hand, saying: "Yes, surely, Mother Ann, my hero, too—our brave soldier, Levi! Oh, let me go with you!" "Ah, 'Titia, one must bide one's time, awaiting the will of the Lord patiently. But, poor soul, you'll be quite alone when I'm gone. You must find yourself a husband—a protector." Lettia dropped the wasted hand she was stroking and drew back a little, "Be faithless to Levi?" she exclaimed, "I suggest it only for your good," returned Mrs. Beard. "Women usually think it no sin to take a second husband; and to Levi you were not married, only promised." "In the eye of heaven, I was married. But, no matter for that. When the word came that Levi had fallen I said to myself, 'You've no right to go about trying to make life pleasant for yourself after this. 'Tisn't as if he had died naturally. He has given his life away—given it for his country. You'll not be worthy of him, really true to him, if you use yours only to your own comfort." "Twas said nobly, my child, and you've lived true to it. Little comfort you've had from that day to this—nearly thirty years—except what comes from giving comfort to others. To me you've been son and daughter both." And Mrs. Beard extended her hand feebly to find repose for it again in Letitia's. "A sad lot his death made for us, 'Titia—sadder for you, perhaps, than for me. But I have never regretted him. I'm a plain woman, unschooled; but from the moment Levi was born I dreamed of some sort of glory for him. I don't quite know how, but he seemed made for it. You remember, he was never like others." "No, he wasn't, Mother Ann. Never was there such another," assented Letitia, tenderly smoothing the gray hair over the brown forehead. "Well, the glory came; not as I dreamed of it, for it cost him his life. But life ain't much, 'Titia, when you think of it. Perhaps if he'd lived he wouldn't have been to us what he is. In my darkest hour the thought of him has given me pride and courage and joy." Whether from the exertion of talking, or from the excitement of thinking, Mrs. Beard here fell into a violent fit of coughing. Letitia was greatly alarmed. After supplying all the remedies known to her, she ran out of doors and called to a neighbor to go for the doctor. When she returned the coughing had ceased, and she let herself hope that the danger had passed. But Mrs. Beard was much exhausted and lay gasping for breath, the perspiration standing in cold drops on her face. When she could command a little strength, she drew Letitia down to her and whispered, broken: "My time has come, little. I will tell you how true you have been—to me and to him." Then she sank into a soft sleep, from which her eyes were opened only by the severing of the cord of life itself. When the news came from one of the early battles of the war that Levi Beard was among the missing there was great excitement in the pleasant little town where he had his home. His enlistment had occasioned more stir than that of many another able-bodied young man; for Ann Beard, a most worthy and capable person herself, had had such a notoriously hard life of it through the faults and failures of her husband, Daller, that the whole town sympathized with her and rejoiced in the promise that Levi began to give of mending the fortunes of the family. There was another son and also a daughter; but both, by their sinking chests, brightening eyes and fushing cheeks, gave all too certain tokens of succumbing early to the pulmonary weakness that had ravaged Mrs. Beard's family through several generations, and both had gone to their graves, almost hand in hand, by the time when Levi was reported among the lost in battle. Thus, in the general estimation, as well as Mrs. Beard's own, it was as if in Levi a widowed mother had sacrificed to her country her sole dependence. Other households in the town suffered by the war, but by common consent hers was the richest sacrifice. So in after years, when the whole conflict with all its cruel pains had become a glorious memory, she was placed in the very front, though in some suitably modest wise, of the recurring celebrations. She became to the town as the first volunteer, or the oldest veteran, or a captured piece of artillery, and was cherished and paraded accordingly. That these attributes to herself on Levi's account intensified the halo with which her imagination had encircled his loss, is more than like; but, despite her humble lot, she was a woman of warm and aspiring spirit and quite capable of dreaming, as, in her last moments she had confessed to Letitia Ward that she had done from his birth, of something glorious for him. Letitia Ward herself, as the betrothed of the fallen young hero, had a constant, though humbler share in the community's sympathy and honor. Indeed, her relation to him was not the least of those adjuncts which carried it out of the crowd of casualties by war and gave it a special interest. And when, after Daller's tardy death, Letitia, being then the last of her own family, went to live with and take care of Ann, they became one in the community's reverence and guardianship. When the first stun of the news had been somewhat recovered from, and a little thought could be taken, a brief comfort was drawn from the fact that Levi was reported among the missing and not among the killed. But soon there came a letter from a fellow-townsman and comrade which said that he was at Levi's side when he fell—dead, apparently, though there was no time then to stop and make sure. Later the comrade had come back, but it was in the night, and he couldn't be certain that he found the right place. At any rate, he didn't find Levi. But he had no doubt himself that Levi was killed. It was Levi's first battle into which he was marching when he fell. As he moved along he caught himself wondering whether he should be afraid. He was not afraid now; he was sure of that. But would he be? He wished the men about him would stop their reckless talk, or, at least, not try to draw him into it; for he felt himself burning and freezing by turns with a sort of nausea and scarcely able to speak. There came a scream of shells in the air, and a weakness, almost overpowering, seized his knees. He could not be well, he fancied; he had never grown tired in so short a march before. He felt a sharp pain in his chest, on the left side. It must be heart disease; or, perhaps, he had been hit by a stray bullet. A shell burst, as it seemed, in his very eyes. With frightened cries the line broke. Everything grew black before him. He knew no more. At first, on coming out of the faint in which he had fallen, he did not dare to lift his head, lest he add new pangs to the wound that he was sure was torturing him, if not making off with his life. Then, gathering courage to cast a few fearful glances about he found himself entirely alone, his attention fixed on a piece of underbrush near by, which promised greater security than the open in which he lay. Prying himself forward with hands, elbows and hips, as one who has lost all use of the feet and legs, he made his way into it. The noise of the battle diminished. He fell into a light sleep, out of which he came so much refreshed that he could pluck up heart to investigate his injuries. Arms, legs, body, he touched tenderly, then rubbed, then kneaded, without the least pain. This emboldened him to rise to his feet, and still he felt no pain. He was dumbfounded. The trouble must be in his brain. Tearing off his cap he began to finger cautiously over his scalp. From base to crown, from crown to brow, every knob and gully was faithfully explored, as if he had been his own phrenologist; but no clotted or bleeding aperture appeared. That he should be perfectly unhurt was so incredible that for the moment he doubted whether he was alive. It was not entirely pleasant, either. He coveted nothing extravagant or extreme, like dismemberment or lasting disfigurement. But some swift-healing, not too painful disability, he did covet, as the only escape from a situation now grown embarrassing. Such a disability he even contemplated inflicting by his own hand. That is, he let himself wonder whether it could be so inflicted without much discomfort, an attitude toward the deed that perhaps insured its not being undertaken as certainly as never having thought of it. Six or eight soldiers, some straggling remnant of the fighting column, some vagrant detachment of the ambulance corps, or he knew not what, came in sight. All dismayed, he tucked himself more closely in the underbrush, and relaxed into as deathlike a posture as he could feign. But he was not discovered. What should he do? Whatever he did he was in disgrace. Long hours he lay hidden, anxious, thinking. All sound of the battle ceased; the night fell dark and rainy. About the time when Levi's friends at home were reading the letter that confirmed their worst fears, the actual Levi came stealthily and deviously to the borders of that country for which he was supposed to have died, and crossed obscurely into Mexico. All but sinking under the hardships of his journey, under shame, under home-sickness, he found work in the mines. The home-sickness continued to plague him long. It filled his days and nights with dreams of return. But these dreams, by and by, grew fantastic, bedecking the return with impossible splendor and triumphs. Then they began to die away, and finally, in the flight of years, the town of his youth and all whom it contained became as offensive to his thoughts as a past misdeed. Meanwhile the man prospered fabulously. Crowned a heaven-annoted "king" of silver and lead in the mountains of Mexico, he came back over the border, and made conquest on the American plains of a "kingship" in cattle and sheep. Then followed a local princedom, with promise of full kingly succession, in railroads. The stern law against deserters had long since run out. But Levi would scarcely have regarded it now, if it had not. Growing in wealth, he had grown in self-confidence, and vanity and time together had finally wrought a rare enchantment in the memory of that unholy day in the underbrush. A voice out of heaven could not have persuaded him now that he had not been hit; that he had not wandered away and lived for weeks unconscious under the stun of the blow. Even yet he sometimes felt the throb of it in his brain. It would probably be the cause of his death, when in the fulness of years that befall. Near the day when Ann Beard was calmly setting off on the mysterious journey that must, as she fancied, remite her to her glorified son, a great jubilee was in progress in the hastily thrown together metropolis of one of the youthful states. Flags fluttered in the breeze, a small cannon roared at intervals from the river bank, crowds pressed and surged, and a band groaned in the streets. The uproar was at its loudest when there appeared on a forum, improvised at the junction of two roadways, the Mayor of the town, who, by dint of much rapping with a walking-stick upon a deal table suspiciously abounding in circular stains over its face, secured at length sufficient mitigation of the noise to enable a few people near him to hear him say that they were assembled to celebrate an event whose importance could not be overestimated, since not this citizen or that, but the whole broad land, profited when a great public trust was placed in worthy hands. This happy end, the Mayor confessed, had not been attained without "a little bitterness;" but this, he was sure, would now "be laid aside," and all honorable men unite in upholding the hands of the lawfully designated choice of the people—a gentleman who was the peer of any in intelligence and character. Had he not, the Mayor asked in his proudest tone, had he not, "as a mere stripling, bared his breast to the leaden hail in defense of country and principle?" And now, to the imperilment of his vast private interests, he again responded to his country's call and enlisted himself in the service of his fellow citizens. And with this the Mayor seized the pleasure of presenting "the new representative in Congress." In the man who came forward the friends of his youth would never have recognized Levi Beard. But it was he, nevertheless. He proceeded to express with due effusion his sense of gratitude and responsibility. Then, advertising to the Mayor's gracious mention of his "humble services in the dark hour of the nation's peril," he modestly said that it was not for him to dwell upon those services; such as they were, his country was thrice welcome to them, and he could but wish that they had been greater. A shout of delight went up from the crowd. Letitia Ward, in the simple humbleness of her heart, has always disapproved of the meddling of women in men's affairs. Living on alone in Ann Beard's hotel, she attends to her household tasks and leaves the country to the care of whomsoever it concerns. She has never known the name of the honorable gentleman who represents her own district in Congress. Little likely is she ever to learn that of the representative of a district far away. But should she by any chance learn the name, nothing but a rending in twain of the highest heaven would admit of her Levi Board's falling back to the sad, inglorious earth. Little likely too is she ever to read, with any personal interest, what chivalrous newspaper correspondents are now and then saying, that Congressman Levi Beard owes his elevation in no small degree to his wife, a woman of great split and cleverness and as dexterous a politician as Mr. Beard himself—The Ledger Monthly. 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FREE TRIPS TO THE WORLD'S FAIR. Only opportunity in summer, some time and stamp for particular JOSSEP PEREZ 1030 N. Grand Avenue. St. Louis. THE NORTH WESTERN LINE NEW HOMES IN THE WEST Almost a half million acres of the fertile and well-watered lands of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, in South Dakota, will be thrown open to settlement by the Government in July. These and are best reached by the Chicago & North Western Railway's direct through lines from Chicago to Bonnesteel, S. D. All agents will tickets via this line. Special low rates. Send for a copy of pamphlet giving full information as to dates of opening and how to secure to acres off and at nominal cost, with full description of the soil, climate, timber and mineral resources, towns, schools and churches, opportunities for business openings, railway rate, etc., free on application. W. B. KNISKERN, Passenger Traffic Manager, CHICAGO, ILL. FREE to WOMEN A Large Trial Box and book of instructions absolutely Free and Postpaid, enough to prove the value of Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Paxtine is in powder form to dissolve in water, non-poisonous and antiseptic antiseptics containing alcohol which irritates infilmed surfaces, and low water contentities. The contents of every box make it easy to keep them in a longer-lived further—has more uses in the family and does more good than antiseptic preparation your box. Paxline is in powder form to dissolve in water, menstrual and ear superior ocular antiseptics containing and infused surfaces, and have no cleaning properties. The contents of ocular antiseptics more antiseptic solution lasts longer goes further--has more healing power and does more good than antiseptic preparation you can buy. The formula of a noted Boston physician, and used with great success as a Vaginal Wash, for Leucorrhoea, Pelvic Catarrh, Nasal Catarrrh, Sore Throat, Sore Eyes, Cuts, and all soreness of mucus membrane. In local treatment of female ILLs Paxline is invaluable. Used as a Vaginal Wash we challenge the world to produce its equal for thoroughness. It is a revolution in cleaning and healing power which cause inflammation and discharges. All leading druggists keep Partine; price $4. a box; if yours does not, send to us for it. Don't take substitute—there nothing like Partine. R. PAXTON CO., 5 Pope Elg, Boston, Mass. W N. U—WICHITA, No. 26, 1904.