Wichita Searchlight

THE EIGHTH CRSARY 4th JULY 4th BEGINING OF Searchlight ..... IN KANSAS ..... WILL BE OBSERVED AT n Hall, Redman Hall, nssday Night : JULY : 4th ing will be done that e may enjoy the gala JULY 4TH in grand style 4th JULY 4th 4th JULY 4th WARNING." the time shown by any watch in the crowd. Many things were done by the child that made the people wonder. S. A. Berry, the father of the child, resides in Lake Charles, La. BLACK NEGRO A WHITE MAN. Commit Crime and Make the Negro Suffer for It. Washington, D. C.—For the past two weeks several white women of this city were victims of a pocketbook thief and in every instance described the robber as a burly black negro, etc. The police arrested several suspects but were compelled to release them for lack of proof of gullt. Last Wednesday, however, the police arrested a young white man, one Albert W. Purcell, on the charge of indecent exposure, and upon examination at the station house found three ladies' pocketbooks and a box of blacking in his clothing. It is stated that this white thief is the so called "burly black negro," and that traces of the blacking were found on his face. To the intelligent race protecting people: We desire to increase the social interest among all race people. We hope that you are all interested in the welfare of our people, if so, subscribe for the Searchlight; read its items and keep apace with the rest. NOTICE.—Send your news in the early part of the week, which will insure its publication. The earlier the better.—Editor. IGHTH YEAR. old Morning," say "Good Day," you go to work or play; you play divine becomes your life with music hums. old Morning," say "Good Day," you habit right away, you joyss will brighter gleam, you cares fade like a dream. old Morning," say "Good Day," from earth you pass away. you friends will grasp your hand, cloudless morning land. The Ram's Horn. sounded by Power of Boy at Informal Exhibition. a. Texas—Much excitement used here by the great mental power exhibited by an 8 negro boy. There were a few Thomases at first, but when possessed a thorough demonstra- the child's ability, many were to drop a coin in the youthful must's hand and walk away. child would stand several feet as father who would ask inves- to write the year, month and thir birth on a piece of paper the question would then be pro- to him. Only in instances the father misunderstood the child fail to call out the data. e was also able to give GOOD ADVICE. WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1906. You should be very careful about the company you allow your young girl to keep when she is merging into sixteen sweet summers. Many girls who were reared up with other girls, who become vicious, profane an deven horrid, think they should not withdraw from their former associates because they came up together and used to be play mates, but you are forced to even shake the dust from your feet and bid your sister a farewell adieu if she does not conform to moral decency—this is not the easiest thing to do but it is the better thing. There must be more class about our people. When you classify, that does not mean that you are above so and so nor that you should snub them or refuse to speak to them. But that you cannot afford to receive them on social equality nor to entertain them as your companions. Thus you become a light shining forth with great brilliancy.—Forum. NEWSPAPER DEAD BEATS. How They Pay Their Subscription. There are probably more newspaper dead beats than any other. There is one kind of newspaper dead beat that ha sthe paper sent to his address and refuses to pay for it when the bill is presented; another kind will borrow his neighbor's paper before they get through with it, instead of subscribing for it himself; another will declare that he does not receive the paper regularly, when he does, to get the editor to extend the time so that he may receive two year's subscription for one dollar still; another will pay his back subscription by having the postmaster to mark his paper refused. There are many other kinds of dead beats. The Professional World has just a few of tehm and we are getting rid of them as fast as we can.—Ex. One Long-Forgotten Worry. Conditions improve with time and serenity increases. This time ten years ago you were worrying about how you could manage to pay the difference when you traded off your old wheel for the season's model.—Indianapolis News. Tips Tabooed. London waiters have appealed to parliament for aid. At a recent meeting it was resolved that the tipping system is "a curse, a scandal and a disgrace to the nation and that it should be sternly repressed by law." In the "Know." "Papa, what is an enlightened public opinion?" Gold of the Rand. The daily average of gold output of the Rand mines is about 14,500 ounces. Slow Malls. It often happens that malls from New York to Buenos Ayres requires from four to five weeks for delivery. LET THEM ALL UNITE. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, of the Knights of Pythias, has issued a letter to that order, in which he announces his approval of the movement towards the formation of a Friendly Society Union of the leading societies of the Afro-American race, suggested by Grand Master, J. McHenry Jones of te Grand United Order of Odd Fellows for the purpose of combining the strength of the race to combat the evils daily confronting them. The matter was the subject of discussion at the recent bi-ennial session of the Supreme Lodge, K. of P. and was given official approval.—St. Louis Eagle. This is a move in the right direction and should meet the hearty approval of every Negro society in America. Why delay? Why need we longer wait? Each of our societies have virtually the same object—race elevation and race protection in view—and with a united effort greater good can be accomplished along this line and in these days of oppression, no means ought to left untried to unite our people. If we could only get together and leave our discussion of who is the biggest Negro and lay some plans whereby the rights of the people can be preserved—whereby "jim crowism" and disfranchisement can be fought, solidly and unitedly, it will be one of the greatest blessings that can come to the race. 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th OPEN FOR BUSINESS. The Hockaday Paint Co., on North Mosly, a new Wichita home industry, has opened their doors and are now ready for business. We paid a visit to the new firm this week and was received in a very cordial and pleasing manner. The Hockaday Paint Company is placing on the market one of the best paints now ofefred to the trade and it is destined to meet favor and make Wichita famous. Mr. Hockaday, the president and manager, says his firm solicits the trade of the colored people—go there when you want good paint. The new firm is located due north of the Frisco depot on North Mosley. Do you owe the Searchlight anything? If you do, pay up. WHAT CAN THE NEGROES OF KANSAS EXPECT? At this time, following the partial opening of the republican state campaign in Washington, Kansas, this week, we deem it not amiss to ask of our party—the Republican party of Kansas—what can the Negroes of Kansas expect at their hands should victory be with the party in November? The mistreatment and unfriendly attitude of those in control of the Republican party towards the Negroes of Kansas in the past few years have very justly discouraged the Negro voter and has given him a just reason for complaint and become luke warm in the interest of party success. And now we find the gulf has so far widened that the Negro voter is all but the enthused party worker which he was once. The adage, " to the victors belong the spoils, has lost its meaning in Kansas so far as the Negro voter is concerned. He is expected to get out and work early and late for party success and then must stand aside and see other felows get all the spoils of office—both elective and appetitive—and it seems that the party leaders have not been content with this mistreatment and have taken advantage of their positions made possible with Negro aid and have heaped insult upon injury. We claim that if the Negro voter is good enough to be sought after by the Republican party in Kansas and "lined up" to elect a set of state officers—surely and certainly out of the very large list of intelligent, highly efficient, worthy and competent Negro population of our state some representative Negro can be found within our party ranks good enough to fill at the least a common clerkship. It is, indeed, too much for the republican party of Kansas to continuously ask, and, they should not expect, the Negro voters of Kansas to remain loyal to them when the party leaders absolutely and unqualifiedly refuse to recognize the aid given the party by the Negroes of Kansas in keeping Republican officers in fat salaried jobs in Topeka. We are republican and to the core too—but we believe that in 1906 the Negroes of Kansas should prove in action, which will speak louder than words, that the Negro voters of Kansas are sorely tired of being the bridge over which the Republican party holds this state and then at the same time be kicked, baffled and buffetted about by the same men that the race befriends and places them on "easy street." There is no question that in an "off year" such as is 1906—the republican party cannot win in Kansas without the solid vote of the Negro and with our "lily white," "holler than thou," chief executive asking for suffrage again—what does the Negro owe to the present men who are at the head of the party in Kansas? If the Negroes of Kansas will wake up this year and exert his right—and unless he is given that recognition to which he is justly entitled—there will be a "Hot time in Kansas on Nov.6." What do the Negroes owe Gov. E (verything) White) Hoch? Has "our Governor" ever shown a sign that he knows that there are any Negroes in Kansas to be rewarded—while on the other hand—he has plainly shown his position against us. The party cannot hope to win the same victory this year that was scored two years ago—unless some measure is taken to recognize the past loyal support given it by its Negro supporters. The Negroes of Kansas have always been loyal to the Republican party and they have borne patiently the ill treatment accorded the race by the latter day party leaders until now the last straw has been placed on the camel's back and unless the race is given a boni-fide, sincere, pure and substantial assurance of better treatment in the future than that of the immediate past by the party leaders the relationship which has existed between the republican party of Kansas and the Negro will, and rightly should, be severed. It is time that the Negro would begin to vote in the interest of his race in Kansas as the white man does. And unless we learn to resent with our ballot a long train of usurpations, abuses, ostracisms, discriminations, and insults which may be flung at the race by a political party—we will not retain our present status of citizenship or acquire priveleges to which we are justly entitled. These are plain words—but undeniable facts and in concluding we ask the republican party of Kansas—"What can the Negroes of Kansas Expect?" Physicians are now trying to prove that persons with small hearts are very liable to tuberculosis, in spite of the general information that persons with small hearts are always the last to cough up. DIAMOND DEALER'S MISTAKE One of His Own Gems, But He 'Failed to Recognize the "Will you please examine this diamond," said a man who had stepped into a jeweler's shop, "and tell me what you think of it? If it is a good stone, I think I will buy it." The jeweler took the gem, which was unset, and looked at it critically for a moment. Then in a confidential tone he said: "Well, to tell you the truth, that isn't a very good stone. It hasn't much fire, it is badly cut, and there is something here very much like a flaw." Then he held the diamond under a microscope and examined it carefully, finally observing: "No, it isn't exactly a flaw, but I shouldn't call it a perfect stone. Now, if you want something really fine, here—" "Excuse me," the other man interrupted. "I don't think I'll buy a diamond to-day. This is a diamond that one of your assistants let me take Saturday on approval. I deposited $40 on it. Please let me have my money, and we will declare the deal off." When Your Grocer Says he does not have Defiance Starch, you may be sure he is afraid to keep it until his stock of 12 oz. packages are sold. Defiance Starch is not only better than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 oz. to the package and sells for same money as 12 oz. brands. PROFIT POINTERS. Nobody wants an over-anxious man. He gets on one's nerves. Did you ever know a "tricky" man to make a permanent success? Matter is composed of atoms. Businesses are built up by attention to details. Business is not necessarily hard work. Make it good fun, and you'll do more. The Modern Way. "My dear, you must really take Freddy in hand about the way he uses slang. To-day he asked me what entomology was, and I told him the science of bugs." "Well?" "Then he asked me if an entomologist was a crazy man."—Baltimore American. Her Favorite Play. "What is your favorite play?" asked the girl who quotes Shakespeare. "Well," answered the youth with long hair, "I believe I like to see a man knock the ball over the left field fence as well as anything."-Montreal Star. PAGE 2 THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. MILLER, Editor. Curtains 2 at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second - Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at No. 110 NORTH MAIN ST. 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So agents will send the money with subscriber's name. 6th Address all communications to "The Wine's Searchlight" Witchita, Kansas To All erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any per which may appear in this paper, will be gladly corrected if bought to the Editor. " To Live and Let Liva. " is OUR Motto. Office A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S. 321 Dakota. International Order of Twelve. Leavenworth, Kan., May 26, 1906. OFFICIAL NOTICE. To All C. M.'s, C. P.'s, Q. M.'s, P. P.'s, Members and Visitors: You are hereby notified that I have made full and complete arrangements for reduced rates over all railroads running into Wichita, Kansas, for the benefit of all delegates who will attend the Fifteenth Annual Grand Session of the Kansas-Nebraska Grand Temple and Tabernacle, International Order of Twelve, which will be held in Wichita, Kansas, July 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th. All members of our order are hereby notified to buy one-way tickets—not round trip tickets—and be sure and get certificates, and if you travel over more than one road and have purchased more than one ticket be sure and get a certificate with each ticket you buy. You can buy your tickets as early as July 6th, but no ticket will be honored by the railroad for this occasion after July 12th, 1906, and all tickets will be good for three days after the closing day (Sunday not included as a day). You are again cautioned that the Grand Temple and Tabernacle are very interested concerning reduced rates, as it will save our order quite a sum of money if all who attend our session bring their certificates. By order Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction. 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th DATE CHANGED. Owing to the rush of job work and other matters which has claimed the attention of the management of the Searchlight, we have changed the date before set of our Eighth Anniversary Exercises to Wednesday night, July 4th, at Redman hall. On this date, Wednesday night, July 4th, at Redman hall, we will offer all those who may see fit to be out one o' the most excellent, intellectual and pleasing programs which it has been the privilege o fthe people of this community to enjoy in many a day. In changing the date we had in mind also the large number of people who would like to attend, but as other dates and business matters would preclude them and as this is a legal holiday it will afford all an ample time to be out and enjoy a pleasant evening with the management of the Searchlight. Be with us Wednesday night at Redman's hall. LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. W. H. H. Grant is having a three room cottage erected at Oak and Washington where he will reside when it is completed. Jeff Thompson has had the house at the rear of his home 539 N. Wichita, remodeled and will rent it out. This is a splendid investment. 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th MRS. WEBSTER DEAD. The people of Wichita will regret very much to learn of the death of Mrs. Celia Webster, one of our most prominent colored ladies, at her former home in Clinton, Mo., where she went several weeks ago in hopes of improving her health. The deceased has many warm friends and a large list of acquaintances in our city. She leaves a husband, a daughter, several relatives and many friends. She was buried in Clinton. B. Y. P. U. B. Y. P. U. At the Tabernacle Baptist church the B. Y. P. U. will meet Sunday, June 17, at 7 p. m. The subject "The Glorified Life," John xviii, 1-10; John xxii, 24. Half an hour will be spent in .discussion after which the following program will be rendered: Instrumental Solo—Miss Ula James, C. Price, leader; Miss Blanch Givens, president; Miss I. Price, secretary; Mrs. Joe Farie, chairman program committee. Mrs. Jas. Harper, grand governess of the Household Ruth, started Thursday on her annual visit of the Ruths over her jurisdiction. Her first place will be Independence and she will be gone about one month. GRAND COURT SESSION. The session of the Grand Court is at work in Arkansas City this week. We will give a full and complete account of the session in our next issue. There will be another meting held for the colored citizens of Wichita Sunday June 17, 3 o'clock p. m., at 209 North Main, Room 12. Al colored citizens come and bring your friends. Come sure! and don't forget the number! GEO. SIEGRIST. Organizer. Ben Ross and Geo. Smith left Thursday for the Walnut river on a fishing trip. H. W. Marshall has returned from Arkansas City where he went on a visit to his children last Sunday. Jac. H. Guy, of Topeka, was a flying visitor in Wichita Thursday. Pstor Tillman, of the Tabernacle church has been most agreeably surprised. On Saturday, the 16th, while in the city to get his mail, he was requested to meet a committee at the corner of Douglas and Main. This committee represented the St. Paul A. M. E., Second Baptist and the Tabernacle churches. They took him to Grenfield's and presented him a suit of clothes. Pastor Tillman had the appearance of a new man in the pupil. His request to the committee was that some one be appointed to make him wear them. He fels very grateful to citizens at large for the present for some who contributed to the fund are not members of any church. Sisters Todd, Jackson, Ingraham, Williams, McBride, Harris, Givens, Walls, Mayo, Vinie Deamer, Gardner, Brolls, Mills, Coleman and Martin, Brothers Mayo, Tasco, and Walter Williams. Pastor Tilman made an appropriate speech and prayed the blessings of God upon the givers. Mrs. Anan Martin and Rev. Tilman will leave for the state Sunday school convention at Wier, Kan., next week. On Tuesday night on his return home from church a reception was given at the residence of Mrs. Kittle Colman on 17th street. Cake and cream were served. On a table in the dining room was a load of provisions presented by the following members of the Tabernacle church: SEARCHLIGHT Per Year. Are You REMOVED! REMO Searchlight office Young building, 60 Mainard L. Craig and Mrs. A Griggs WANTED--You to know that E. D. Squires has moved his new and Second Hand Furniture store to 320 N. Main street, where he will be pleased to meet all his old as well as new friends and those in need of household furniture. We keep everything. New Phone 1108 White. Where do you have your JOB PRINTing done? Why not give your own race a chance? We can do your job printing just as good and just as cheap as anyone else. Give us a chance. Our office is 610 N. Main street. Mrs. J. G. Gaines and her daughter, Miss Winifred Ray, left Monday afternoon for Arkansas City, where they go as delegates to attend the session of the Grand Court Herlones of Jericho, who were in session in that city this week. From Arkansas City both ladies went to Wellington where they spent a couple of days visiting among friends and both report a splendid time. Rev. F. L. Scott and wife of Leadville, Colo., were pleasant visitors in Wichita Sunday and Monday. Rev. Scott is an able divine and is considered one of the most prominent ministers in the A. M. E. connection, aside from being an able and eloquent preacher he is also a most pleasing songster and his songs stir his auditors. He preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday and Monday nights. While in the city they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, 522 N. Water street. They left Tuesday morning for Hutchinson, Ks. We welcome them again. WICHITA'S NEW CAFE. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hickerson have opened a first class restaurant and cafe at 408 N. Main, which they will fit up in fine style and when completed will be one of the finest cafes and restaurants among colored people in the state of Kansas. They invite you to call at "Bud's Cafe," 408 N. Main, where you can be served to anything in the eating line on the market. Give them a call at 408 N. Main. 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th Mrs. W. N. Miller left Monday afternoon via Santa Fe for Arkansas City in the interest of the Searchlight and also in the interest of the Daughters of the Tabernacle. During her sojourn from the city she will spend a couple of daysss in Wellington on business matters. She reports a nice and enjoyable time. MOVED—The Meyer Furniture Co. have moved into a more convenient location at 246 N. Main street, where they are prepared for business and will be much pleased to meet their old as well as new customers. They would like for you to call at 246 N. Main before buying your furniture. New phone 1903. Bert Ross made a lucky catch of fish on the Walnut river Tuesday. He had about seventeen large cat-fish as a result of his catch Wednesday. Rev. S. G. Washington delivered a grand sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. Rev. Washington is fast climbing the ministerial ladder of fame and ere long will stand at the top round. As a Christian gentleman and sincere church worker his superior cannot be found. The churches need more men like Rev. S. S. Washington. Mrs. Eva L. Harris cast her lot with St. Paul A. M. E. church last Sunday night. Visit the Jones Ice Cream Parlor, 610 N. Main street. SEARCHLIGHT only $1. Per Year. Are You A Subscriber? REMOVED! REMOVED! REMOVED! Searchlight office in the new Young building, 601 N. Main. Mahard L. Craig, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A Griggs, left on the Santa Fe Sunday afternoon for Victor, Colo. He will visit with his father George L. Craig formerly of this city. Mrs. Mary Swan, mother of Mrs. Sam C. Collins, was taken very suddenly ill at the Country Club Monday of last week and is now very seriously ill at her home on West 21st street. Do you do your trading with the merchants who advertise in the Searchlight? If not you should. The W.T. Vernon club met with Mrs. S. S. Washington Monday afternoon. A grand reception was tendered the members and friends by the club and about fifty people were present. After amusements the refreshments were served. Those present had a most delightful time. THE WONDERLAND PARK. The tax-payers of Wichita have a jus complaint at the action of the city council in passing a resolution setting the old Ackerman island outside of teh city limits. After a hard legal battle the island was made a part of the city of Wichita that it might get the much needed police regulation and now comes teh present council and places it outside the city, simply to allow a few fellows to get rich at the expense of the city and at the same time not be amendable to the city laws or contribute to the city treasury. The Wonderland Park is now located on this island and we can see no good motives in the park management seeking to have the island placed outside the city limits, but we can readily see many advantages which would accrue to the park, but whichewould prove a serious detriment to Wichita should the park be declared not a part of Wichita. Things are getting to a fine point whe nthe interests of the tax payers are lost sight of in order to make easy money for a few individuals. The present city administration promised that if entrusted with the city affairs they would use every effort to build up the city treasury and cut down expenses and do many other things which this action and many others seem to most vividly protray—they have suddenly forgot. Some day we trust that the people will wake up and see that they are given a voice in some things before it is thrust upon them. Ackerman's island should not only remain where it is—but should not be allowed more priveleges than is accorded other parts of Wichita. GETTING READY. Things are getting lively in Tabonian circles in Wichita. The Knights and Daughters are stirring nightly, making great preparations to entertain the Grand Temple and Tabernacle which will convene in this city July 10th. By the date for the opening session everything will be in readiness and all Wichita will in its usual way, regardless of societies or denominations, join with the Knights and Daughters in giving the visitors a royal time. Wichita has always been known as the most hospitable town in the west and on this occasion there will be no exception. There will be ample and complete arrangements made to fully and comfortably accommodate all who may come to attend this session. The latch string to all the homes of Wichita will hang on the outside during this session. For this unparralled hospitality the people of Wichita deserve praise. Knights and Daughters come on to Wichita and let your slogan be—"On to Wichita, July 10th." Drop in at the Court House grocery, 517 N. Main and buy your goods when in need of groceries. Miss Jessie Cates arrived in the city from Dr. Oldham's farm, 160 miles from Wichita. Excellence Counts..... THEN USE..... "U-KNEAD-IT" FLOUR It excels in every respect,—color, flavor, and pounds bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. "Second to None PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT- Otto Weiss, Agent DEAM ABSTRACT IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors --- ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco .... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people 615 North Main st. --- Red Star Flour Always Reliable Makes Perfect Bread MADE BY RED STAR MILK 601 N. Main Street OPEN FOR BUSINES OLDEN Press ... Drugs Your patron customer. Our 6 Use Red All Make RED AND DON'T FORGET JONE'S Ice 60 House Grocery Main Street fresh and wholesome Fan- Teas, Coffees, Spices, vegetables, Canned Goods, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Sta- anything and everything grocery Line. ANY PART OF THE CITY Vage Solicited ONE 2046 Grocery Store Main Street ERVE'S CELEBRATED REAM AND RETAIL Soclals and Churches. any part of the city. & KANDY ITCHEN ERVE, Prop. Phone 152 e Works we have a full line of fresh and wholesome Fancy and Staple Groerie, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods, Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Stationary, and, in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line. Court House Grocery Store 517 North Main Street WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches, Orders delivered to any part of the city. O.K. Dye Works O.K. Dye Works The Most Perfect and Up-to Date Dry Cleaning Process Known Newest and Latest Machinery KID GLOVES CLEANED FREE when accompanied by other work. Second Hand Clothing for sale. Bed Quilts Cleaned. Our New Steam Process leaving cotton soft and fluffy. WE CLEAN and DYE Silks, Flannels, Kid Gloves, Plums, Gents' Clothing, Felt, Panama Hats, etc., etc. Goods Called For and Delivered Established in Wichita 1901 C. G. HANSON, Prop. 330 North Main Street Phone 2008 Why Not Save Ca And Time By Buying A Wheel WICHITA BICYCLE and SPORTING 230 North Main St. ALWAYS ORD Save Car Fare Is A Wheel From Us? SPORTING GOODS CO Phone 545 ORDER Why Not Save Car Fare And Time By Buying A Wheel From Us? WICHITA BICYCLE and SPORTING GOODS CO 230 North Main St. Phone 545 Wholesale and PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS 154 N. Emporia Ave., and Retail ORDERS A SPECIALTY New Phone 1893 Old Phone 8 Ed Laverty, New and 2nd Hand PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS A SPECIALTY 154 N. Emporia Ave., New Phone 1893 Old Phone 8 2nd Hand Furniture bought and sold. Repair work a specialty. 302 North Main St. NOTICE TABORS.-The new Taborian Constitution is now ready. It is fine and every Knight and every Daughter should have a copy. Every Temple and Tabernacle should have two copies. Send your order to REV SIR FRANK WILSON C. G. M. Searchlight office is now at 601 N. Main, Young building. --- Repairing Neatly Done Bissant HISTORICAL KANSAS WE CAN SUPPLY You with Trunks of all descriptions and any kinds of traveling bags. THAT'S OUR BUSINESS SEE US Wichita Trunk Factory 319 Eatt Douglas Ave., Latest Waltz Out 10c Only 100 Copies Left 10c Cheaper Than at Music Store. Stella Vann, Sole Agent S. E. Patton, Sec. Jas. L. Harper, Mangr 2 CELEBRATED Ice Cream FURNITURE Baltimore Hotel IS NOW READY. EV. SIR FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 43 Everett, Kansas City, Kan. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes In Solo Dept. International Order Organized April 5 Incorporated January 777 The Fifteenth Annual Session of the G. Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene of Wichita, State of Kansas, Tuesday, July a. m., and will continue in session the 10th. Preliminary Session—The Board of G. Tuesday afternoon, July 10th. Representatives.—Temples are requested pay their traveling expenses and board. To their H. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling to send their Q. M. or V. M. and pay their Take Due Notice—All Temples, Tabern be represented, as the law is positive on the Endowment Receipts—Send or bring from the Endowment Secretary since the la- Session, as per Constitution, page 169, arti- of the Committee. Annual Returns.—Annual returns will nacle, Palatium and Tent in May which bison. Any Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium by the 15th of May will immediately send to they will be sent at once. Be On Time.—As our work is done by G. represented on some one of the Committee. Annual Sermon.—The Annual Sermon G. Fishback, C. G. O., Wednesday night J. present in full dress regalia. The Official Paper.—Quite a number Searchlight, our official organ which should Divine Service.—The General Law se- the Annual Sermon to be preached. In all two or three members, they must meet an sermon preached at the same hour. In no changed. If the sermon is not preached on not be preached on any other Sunday. Witness my hand with the official seal nacle. (Seal) We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxfords a n d Slippers all styles and kinds. AT: WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Main Ought to move Southwe. Send us the names and addresses of any person you think would be interested in the Southwest, and we will mail them interesting land booklets and a copy of our immigration journal, 'The Earth' You send the list and we will send the descriptive matter. DO IT NOW!!! Address General Colonization Agent, A. T. & S. F. Ry Railway Ezchange, Chicago, Ill. and his money are soon paated. The man who pays out his good money for inferior building material is foolish. Buy the BEST. We sell it. Have you seen the latest building material? It is our Cement Building Stone. The longer it wears, the harder it gets BOTH PHONES 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 533 TO 547 WEST DOUGLAS 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., 102 E. Douglas Pone 35' J. W. Owens, WORK DNE WHILE YOU WAIT 2nd Shoes Bought and Sold 332 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. I. X. L. GROCERY Butter - Eggs Bring them to us we pay the highest prices. We have an entire now stock of everything in groceries. 815 N. Main R. L. Collins --- Your Old Friends Back East Santa Fe A FOOL In The Dean's old stand— In Solo Deo Salus International Order Of Twelve Organized April 30th, 1891 Incorporated January 23rd, 1893 The Fifteenth Annual Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene in the Taborian Hall, in the city of Wichita, State of Kansas, Tuesday, July 10th, A. D. 1906, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., and will continue in session the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. Preliminary Session—The Board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Tuesday afternoon, July 10th. Representatives—Temples are requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles are requested to send their H. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Palatiums their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or V. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Take Due Notice—All Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. Endowment Receipts—Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the Endowment Secretary since the last Grand Session to this Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 169, article 23, and put them in the hands of the Committee. Annual Returns—Annual returns will be sent to each Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium and Tent in May which bring with you to the Grand Session. Any Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent failing to receive blanks by the 15th of May will immediately send to the C. G. S. or the C. G. M. and they will be sent at once. Be On Time—As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates represented on some one of the Committees at the hour of opening. Annual Sermon—The Annual Sermon will be preached by Rev. Sir C. G. Fishback, C. G. O., Wednesday night July 11th. All members must be present in full dress regalia. The Official Paper—Quite a number have neglected paying for The Searchlight, our official organ which should be promptly paid. Divine Service.—The General Law sets the Third Sunday in June for the Annual Sermon to be preached. In all places where there are more than two or three members, they must meet and make arrangements to have the sermon preached at the same hour. In no instance will this order or law be changed. If the sermon is not preached on the Third Sunday in June it cannot be preached on any other Sunday. Witness my hand with the official seal of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. ```markdown ``` 777 Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. 'KENTUCKY HOME COMING I am organizing a Kansas-Kentucky Club with the object of getting a special train to carry all visitors to the "Old Kentutky Home" in June. All Ex-Kentuckians and othtrs interested in the trip are invited to join the club. Please signify your wishes by call or a letter. Dr. C. L. Brown 213 EastDouglas, Wichita, Kan. SHOULD ATTEND TO THIS. Every Knight and every Daughter who have children should see to it that their children are members of the Tent which is the children's department of the Order of Twelve. Knights and Daughters make a sad mistake by keeping their children out of the Tent or not urging the mto join and stay in after they have joined. It's a glorious great good. Knights and Daughters should see that they look into this matter at once. Do not delay. HELP THE NEEDY. Rev. Van Leu, State Missionary, Appeals to the Baptists of Kansas, to Help the Needy in San Francisco. To All Baptist Churches, Presidents B. Y. P. U.'s, Presidents Womans Mission Circles, and every Baptist, and Friends in Kansas. The following letter explains itself and has my hearty support and I appeal to every church and their auxiliaries to raise a collection for these people, and help our distressed brethren in San Francisco, Calif. These people are homeless and helpless and need our financial support. I will see that all money forward to me shall be faithfully used for this specific purpose. Forward all money to me. General Missionary for Kansas. 630 N. Water, Wichita, Kan. San Francisco, Cal., May 2, 1906. My Dear Friend Van Leu, Christians and Friends. This leaves our church membership and friends homeless, without clothes, food, shelter, or a place to worship. God's hand has been and is still very heavy upon us. Not a Christian was killed, but a great many others have perished during the great disaster in our city. If you can or will help me to relieve the awful suffering and sad plight of our stricken people do so, in the name of the Lord. Send anything possible, but money can be used in more ways than anything else. Our entire city moulders in ashes. Our men have nothing to do. More than 300,000 white people are homeless, so you may know how terrible it is for the poor Negroes. Write or send to me at my address, 2734 Greenwich street. Yours in distress. Pastor 3rd Baptist Church, San Francisco, California. Olden's Drug Store, 615 N. Main, is still at the old stand where you can get fresh juicy soda. Try one of "Olden's Favorites." 333 requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and and Tabernacles are requested to send expenses and board. Palatium expenses and board. Tents are their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must on this point. Among all receipts that you have received the last Grand Session to this Grand article 23, and put them in the hands will be sent to each Temple. Taber- ch bring with you to the Grand Ses- sum or Tent failing to receive blanks send to the C. G. S. or the C. G. M. and by Committees, we want all delegates committees at the hour of opening. Mon will be preached by Rev. Sir C. July 11th. All members must be ober have neglected paying for The should be promptly paid. Now sets the Third Sunday in June for all places where there are more than not and make arrangements to have the no instance will this order or law be ed on the Third Sunday in June it can- seal of the Grand Temple and Taber- FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everette Avenue Kansas City, Kansas. WELLINGTON NEWS. Miss Florence Horton is rapidly improving to the great joy of her many friends. Miss Retta Blackwell is here visiting her sister and brother. Mr. Perry Walton, of Winfield is here visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. E. Monroe. Mrs. W. M. Letcher is visiting relatives and friends in Arkansas City. The Amusement Club met with H. B. Roberts Friday night and all report a fine time. Mrs. T. J. Jordan is reported not so well this week. A society belle is to be married soon to one of our promising young men in the near future. A grand program will be given at both churches Children's day. Everyone is invited to be present. 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th NEWTON (KAN.) NEWS. Mrs. Acquilla Coleman and daughters left the city Sunday for Topeka where they will take their summers visit. George Brown and sister Mrs. Ophelia Ridley, entertained a few friends Tuesday evening in honor of Misses Stevenson and Clark who are both visiting Miss Callie Anderson. Joe Rickerman is able to be out again and is getting along nicely. S. P. Miller has opened a boarding house on Central and Summit street. H. W. Marshall of Wichita delivered an address at the Baptist Sunday School Sunday. P. B. Andrews has put quite extensive improvements on his city home. Mrs. Alfred Wilson and Mrs. Mathew Delano have returned from school at Quindaro. The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club served sherbet, ice cream and cake at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Logan to apply to the old folks home. CLEARWATER NEWS. Mrs. Sarah Wilfley has moved to Oxford, Kansas, to make her home there. Mhs. Lucie Jackson is down from Wichita on business for her mother. The young Mr. White was down to Clearwater last week and took in the ball game. Mrs. M. Barton and daughter, Miss Ethel Barton, were in Clearwater last week shopping. Little Clarence has been on the sick list for a few days but is better now. C. R. Wilfley is making good success in making cement stone and has a big lot made. The young Misses Whites were down to the ball game Saturday. WINFIELD NEWS. Wm. McAdoo, of Arkansas City, attended the meeting of the Royal Arch Masons Monday eve and returned home Tuesday. The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a successful ice cream social on Tuesday evening. Rev. S. Bandy and Rev. B. A. Smith, the latter pastor of the Second Baptist church met the ministers and deacons board in Wichita this week. The officers of the A. M. E. church are painting the church. Subscribe for the Searchlight. Only $1.00 a year. Mrs. Daisy Gunstead, of Wichita, spent a few days in the city last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Wood. Miss Daisy Dody of Arkansas City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Banks, on Monday. ev. Miss Scott is having a series of meetings at the A. M. E. church. Mise Scott is an eloquent talker. Read the Wichita Searchlight and you will keep posted. $1.00 per year. THE TIME AT HAND. The time is no wat hand when the colored man and the colored woman must refuse to longer spend their money with other people in business when these people show plainly that they do not care for the colored people's trade. Why give your money to a man in business who by his very action tells you he would rather not have your patronage? Why push yourself on any man when he is trying to shun you? We are, indeed, sorry to say—yet it is true—that there are several places of business in Wichita where the colored people spend hundreds of dollars—yet since business has become flourishing the store keeper would many times rather no colored people came in at all. We have from tle to time called the attention of our people to trading with the merchants who say they want their patronage by advertising in a colored paper. Some of the colored people paid no attention, while most of them have well heeded our advice, and we now repeat this same admonishment to our people—trade with the people whose advertisements you see in the columns of your paper. We visit among the business men of our city and we know from whence we speak—trade with those merchants whose ads you see at some time in the columns of your race paper. This may seem a small matter to some unthinking mind but to the colored man or woman who have their own interests at heart and that of the race it means much. Should we name the firms in our town who are either warm or out spoken in saying they do not care for the colored trade but serve them as a "matter of policy and accomodation" it would startle many, but our constant readers can learn their names easily if they will watch the "ad" columns of our paper from week to week. Why build a man up in business with your hard earned money when he has no inclination or even desire to ask you for your trade. A race paper is the index of the race and on its "ad" pages can be found from time to time those men in business in a town who at least desire the colored peoples trade and are friendly to them. Look at our advertising columns and see if the name of the man with the whom you trade can be found there—if not enquire of him the reason and tell him you would highly appreciate his advertising in your race paper. This will not hurt you in the least and at the same time will mean much to your race paper and tell you in a moment if the merchant with whom you trade wants your patronage. It is high time we were getting down to brass tacks and keeping out of place and stopping spending our money where we are not wanted. W. L. Herman was quite painfully burned while slacking lime on the works at Pine street and Santa Fe. He was slacking two barrels of lime when the lime box bursted and the whole contents spilling over him. Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland, is dead. Now what's the matter with Tillman, Vardaran, et al, that they too, don't go forth to their last resting place, where angels fear to tread.—Ferum. PULL TOGETHER. The dissension among our people over things of a trivial nature are the shoals over which our hopes and ambitions for the race founder. Suppose we all do our part toward discouraging this spirit, and it will be seen how quickly our stock will begin to rise. Instead of belittling the efforts of our fellowmen to rise, lets do something ourselves, and when we can get more of the race to undertake business efforts the better it will be for the entire race. If we have an organization amongst us which we feel as though we cannot endorse, lets not fight that organization, but rather build up another, and constantly do all the good you can. You cannot build a race or a people by knocking. Let's get together. To do so, we of necessity must lay aside envy, hate, ignorance and superritition. PAGE 4 A LESSON IN TACT DON'T BECOME PERSON ALWAYS SAYING THE WRONG THING. Schoolgirls Should Study to Be Tactful Without Being Insincere—Brual Sincerity Sometimes Unpardonable—How One Girl Offended Three Friends—The Truth-Telling Tale-Bearer a Disagreeable Person. BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER. (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Louise, who is a girl neighbor, came into my living-room the other day looking very forlorn. She flung herself into a chair, the corners of her mouth drooped and I saw that tears were not very far from her honest brown eyes. Louise has those big brown eyes that show a soul so true and loyal that it has in it not the faintest possibility for deceit. I have seen dogs with eyes that have exactly that expression. "What is the matter?" I said. "Have you found out that your doll is stuffed with sawdust, or has your dearest friend picked up her playthings and gone home? You appear to have met with some provoking disappointment. Did you not get on the promotion list after all your work? Come, dear, pour out your trouble. Tell me what has happened. Perhaps I can help you. I've been in hard places myself." Louise managed to smile a little as she answered: "The trouble isn't one that you can cure. It is just that I am such an idiot of a girl, always saying the wrong thing and making mistakes and setting people against me. I have done it three times to-day; I have three times said the wrong thing, and I am completely discouraged. "In the first place I met Mena Carso on her way to school this morning. She was in very good spirits and told me that she was sure she would have a perfect recitation in geometry as she had worked out every proposition correctly last evening. I had nothing better to answer than: 'That will be a change for you. I know that your Cousin Tom is visiting your house, and I suppose he helped you.' "Now, that was the worst and most insulting remark I could have made, Air Mena is very dull in mathematics, and, as everybody knows, her people at home are not particularly well-educated. I called attention in a breath to her own stupidity and to the fact that she couldn't have made her preparation unless Tom Winthrop had been there to help her. She left me abruptly, and she hasn't sponen to me since. Anyway, I was sincere." "Yes, Louise," I assured her, "you were sincere, but you were not tactful. I fear that you did hurt your friend's feelings quite needlessly. Go on, dear. Let me hear the rest." "At recess," said Louise, "Marjorie Dean asked me if I liked the fashion of her new frock. Without stopping to think, I told her frankly that the fashion was pretty enough for some people. It would suit a tall, slender girl like Nancy Kent, but it made Marjorie look too dumpy and short. It was the truth, but Marjorie flushed up and said: 'You do say such horrid things, Louise. One never knows what you will tell her when she asks you a civil question.' Then she walked off, and I know she does not like her frock so well as she did before. "As if this were not sufficient;" Louise proceeded, "I blundered again. Miss Tilson, our teacher, asked me whether I would have to go out of my way to post a letter for her, when I went home to luncheon. The post office is three blocks from our house in an opposite direction from the school, so I could not oblige my teacher without taking some extra steps. I hesitated a moment before I answered; 'I shall have to go a little out of the way, but I shall not mind that; I can hurry, and I will be happy to post your letter.' 'Never mind,' said Miss Tilson, 'here comes Rose Ellott, I think she can oblige me without any inconvenience.' "You should have seen Rose. She just beamed. She seized upon that letter and bore it off in triumph, and Miss Tilson looked after her as much as to say: 'There goes a young girl who takes delight in doing favors for people.'" Louise sighed and was silent. "The error you make, Louise," I said, after a pause, "is a common one with young people. They lack a sense of proportion. You are naturally candid and open, and you have formed an excellent habit of always telling the truth. I like your sincerity. I even like your bluntness, and yet I must tell you very plainly that sincerity. THREE—BOWLES without tact is often cruel and brutal, and sometimes unpardonable. Tact means touch. "The tactful girl is very quick to understand a situation. She knows how people feel without having their sentiments explained. She never goes out of her way to show a schoolmate as you did Mena, that you have noticed how frequently she is deficient. In no circumstances does she venture to inform an acquaintance that her hat or her dress is unbecoming, when the dress and hat have been bought and paid for. And she understands how to undertake a commission without actually saying that it will put her to some inconvenience. This morning you had only to say to Mena, when she told you about the geometry: 'Dear Mena, how glad I am,' and you might have stopped your comment on Marjorie's frock at the point of ad- miration for the fashion. As for Miss Tilson you had merely to say: 'Why, of course; it will be a pleasure to post your letter.' "One of our greatest perils is in this direction. We exalt one virtue at the expense of another. I had a schoolmate who not only never made friends, but really made enemies through her determination never to say the least thing that was not altogether true. She carried her truth-telling so far that she constantly involved other people in trouble by doing what has been regarded by school people as shocking from the days of the Romans until now. She was a sort of tale-bearer, not because she wanted to be so, but because her conscience obliged her to reveal everything she knew, whether it was her own affair or that of another." At this Louise sat up very straight, "That girl," she said, "was a goose. Everybody knows that telling tales is perfectly abominable." "I agree with you in that, but Caroline unfortunately never learned that simple thing; in consequence she was shunned as a girl and disliked when she grew older. "A very important study for girls, as important, I think, as Latin, algebra or German, is to learn how to be both tactful and sincere. We must never knowingly violate the truth, but there are times when we may be silent and commit no shin. A lie may be told by one who is a hypocrite, without her opening her lips. There are times when deception is carried on by looks. One must speak truth if she speaks at all, and one must not be a coward. A sincere nature reveals itself in tones and glances, as well as in speech, but one who is tactful will learn delicacy. She will be careful not to wound anyone's feelings. She will refrain from putting herself forward and will be quick to do and say agreeable things. "For instance, your friend Marjorie has a beautiful complexion. You might have said 'that color suits your hair and eyes,' without calling attention to her figure. Although Mena is not quick at mathematics, she writes good compositions, and I don't believe you have ever complimented her on that talent. As for Miss Tilson, whom you adore, you can make it all right with her by being on the watch to accommodate her next time. Does she not let the girls sometimes make her a cup of tea at the noon hour? And do you not sometimes carry your luncheon with you to school? The tactful person looks out for opportunities to be helpful, without ever being obtrusive. "Cheer up, Louise, you have done nothing very dreadful after all. Nineteenth of the difficulty is in finding out where our weak points lie. Once they are discovered, it is very easy to guard against them. I expect to see you as tactful as your sister Genevieve by the time you are 20." Louise went away consoled. Genevieve is her ideal, as elder sisters should always be. VOILE GOWNS IN STYLE. Return to Favor Again and the Trimming Most Approved Is Different Widths of Ribbon. Silk volles and grenadines are not of necessity associated with large quantities of taffeta or broadcloth, although those combinations are very desirable. The sheer silky stuffs, which wear surprisingly well, in spite of their sheerness, are made up into the most charming of little frocks, mounted over silk of the same tone or of harmonizing color and trimmed in satin or velvet ribbon, with lace about the throat and shoulders and on the sleeves. Ribbon trimming is particularly effective upon stuffs of this class, and often a skirt will be adorned with rows of rather narrow ribbon for fully half its depth, the ribbon being laid on flat and stitched on the upper edge. 1 Ribbon and material are, of course, in the same color. Sometimes two widths of ribbon are used, a single wide ribbon and a group of narrow ribbon alternating; or, as in the case of a charming white silk volle model, wide inset lace insertion may be combined with ribbon bands of varying widths. Many ideas may be worked out in this simple trimming, and the effect of velvet ribbon upon silk volle of the same shade but made up over white is especially good. Ribbon trimming is used too upon the silk mousselines and indeed upon all the sheer stuffs and is not only laid on straight and flat, but is plaited, quilled, ruched, etc.—a Second Empire echo. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT ON HIGHER GROUND. The policy of the Searchlight as a newspaper has always been and is now—"the greatest good to the greatest number." We have used our utmost endeaveors to publish only such matters as we had reason to believe were for the public good and the good of our race. We do not to rone moment contend or claim that everything which has appeared in our columns fro mtime to time has been of that lofty aim to which we aspire, neither do we contend or claim that we have made no errors—but we still do contend and claim that at no time have we maliciously or willfully errored or allowed anything to pass through our columns which we at the time did not absolutely believe to have been reliable and for the best interests of society. We are but human, subject to error and prone to make mistakes—but in this we do not in anywise differ from the great rmy of humanity which every day treads on earth. Circumstances have at times forced things upon us which by later events may have proven unwise, but the motive which guided us at the time was as pure as that of a baby. Some people are so very void of consideration that they think a Negro newspaper should never commit error or makee a mistake and it matters not how loyal the paper may have been on maybe all other matters which may concern the race—it is well and good—until these thoughtless individuals think it has errored, then they are in to condemn the Negro paper for errors or possibly mistakes which would be overlooked if committed by a white paper. The Searchlight has no inclination to do injury to its people in any form and this we have proven time without number and while of necessity we have overlooked many frailties in the ranks of our own people, we ask for rno more or less at their hands. We claim and rightly too that we are justly entitled to our people's patronage. While we are very well pleased with the manly and unusually good support given us by our people in the past, we call their attention now—"lest they should forget." 4th JULY 4th REDMAN HALL BE THERE SURE 4th JULY 4th The ministers and deacons union held a most pleasant session at New Hope Baptist church this week. Many were present. Mrs. G. A. Fray left Saturday for Topeka where she will spent several days visiting among relatives and old friends. Earnest Moore, who has been in Des Moines, Iowa, returned home last Saturday. Mrs. J. W. Kimberling has returned from a two week's visit to Independence, Mo. The ladies of the Alabic club were entertained by Mrs. C. Barker Thursday afternoon. The next meeting will be held with Miss Grace Baker. Miss Ethel Barton of Millerton, visited in the city during the week. Miss Lewis Stewart of Topeka is visiting in the city. Mrs. J. L. Harper left for Hutchinson, Coffeyille, and other points in the interest of the Household of Ruth. The Knights and Doughters of Wichita are working with might and main making preparations for the oncoming of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle which will meet in Wichita on July 10th to 13th. Nothing is being left undone to make the visiting Knights, Daughters and friends who come to Wichita enjoy themselves in the highest. To the modern day colored man, Ingalls' phrase, "politics is an irredescendream," fits smoothly and completely. The big Negro politician (?) is numbered with past history and has no place today. KNIGHTS and Daughters, if you have changed High Priestess or Chief Mentors since this list was published kindly notify me at once, that I may make the correction. W. N. Miller, Editor. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. Number. 1 Mrs. Eliza Nichols, 938 Everett St., Kansas City, Kan 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 1120 S. 7th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 4 Mrs. Madaliene Ward, 325 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. 5 Mrs. Sarah Skinner, 725 Park St., Atchison, Kan. 6 Mrs. Mary Curry, 804 Cherry St., Ottawa, Kan. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th, Salina, Kan. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11th St., Coffeyville, Kan. 9 Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1421 Van Buren St., Topeka, Kan. 10 Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1795 Lawrence, Kan. 11 Mrs. Perlina Woodfork, 823 Freeman St., Kansas City, Ks. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kan. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Weir City, Kan. 16 Mrs. Perlor T. Ballinger, 715 S. 20th St., Parsons, Kan. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kan. 24 Mrs. C. E. Kirby, Box 332, Coffeyville, Kan. 28 Mrs. Bell Wright, 1411 Partridge Ave., Parsons, Kan. 20 Mrs. S. Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St., Leavenworth, Kan. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leavenworth, Kan. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave. Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kan. 35 Mrs. Rachel Dudly, 521 N. 21st South Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Robinson, 523 Main, Atchison, Kan. 38 Mrs. Laura Lee, Weir City, Kan. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kan. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, 828 Tyler St., N. Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. Marie Boyd, 1204 Dodge Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 316 N. 12th St., Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs. J. G. Gillum, 1209 Vine, Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kan. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 2062, Weir City, Kan. 3 Mr. William H. Barnes, 819 L St., Atchison, Kan. 4 Andrew Herrold, Sherman Flats, Omaha, Neb. 6 M. E. Bird, 3014 Hewett, Everett, Kansas City, Kan. 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 10 Richard Walker, cor. 5th and Delaware St., Leavenworth. 11 W. N. Miller, 258 N. Main St., Searchlight office, Wichita. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 Henry Jordan, Salina, Kan. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neo. 17 Allen Jarner, Box 332 Coffey- ville, Kan. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn, St., Law- rence, Kan. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kan. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buchanan Topeka, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren Topeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 536 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St., Deadwood, South Dakota. Banner Mills CUSTOM GKINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED FROENBROH BROS, PROPS. N. Main St. Photo The Searchlight will observe its Eighth Anniversary at Redman hall, Wednesday night, July 4th. A fine program will be rendered and a glorious time prepared for the enjoyment of all who may come out. Hickerson's Cafe and Restaurant is being fitted up in grand style. Parties and banquets, special dinners and special suppers will be among their specialities. Visit them at 408 N. Main. PHONE 1944 D. L. STEWART, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. 703 North Main St. All calls attended promptly, Day or Night Office Hours - 9 to 12 a. m. 3 to 5 p. m. 6 to 8 80 p. m. Subscribe and pay for the Search- light. She is wide-awake. Tabernacles. M. Look at th Good new Organs Goon 2nd hand organs Good new Sewing Machin Square Pianos 2nd hand Pianos New Pianos $167.0 Come and see them Look at these prices Good new Organs $40.00 to $60.00 Goon 2nd hand organs $10.00 to $25.00 Good new Sewing Machines $12.00 to $25.00 Square Pianos $15.00 to $25.00 2nd hand Pianos $100.00 to $150.00 New Pianos $167.00, $178.00, $185.00, $198.00 Come and see them THOS. SHAW 132 North Main Street WESTERN WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West... DEPARTMENTS: Theoiological, and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Normal, Musical, [ Instruc piano, oagan and harmony, Mechanical], Carpentry, Business Course, Stenography, Dressmaking and Plaiting, Farming and Gardenin ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location Influences and Thorough To INFORMATION: For terms, priedered, write to William T. Ver DEPARTMENTS: Theoiogical, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, [ Instrumental and Vocal ], including piano, oagan and harmony, Brewing [ Fine Arts and Mechanical], Carpentry, Printing snd Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A. M. D D PRESIDENT QUINDAPO, Phones Office Resid QUINDAPO, - - - KANS. Phones Office—Bell "White" 4302 Residence—Bell "West' 15 FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO up in any style desired consistent with its ◆ Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and in ◆ makes kinky or curly hair straight. ◆ makes kinky or curly hair straight. ◆ born, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results ◆ bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The ◆ OZONIZED OX MARROW" removes hair. ◆ drills, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp. ◆ makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and vigor. Being elegantly ◆ necessary for ladies, gentlemen and children, ◆ OZONIZED OX MARROW" has made it ◆ nononly since about 1888, and label. "OZONIZED ◆ States Patient Office, in 1874. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle ◆ have sold. @FORD'S HAIR POMADE remains sweet and effective, no matter how long you ◆ makes the hair STRAIGHT, & SOFT, and ◆ that Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED ◆ OX MARROW") is put up only in $0 ct size, ◆ genuine has the signature, Charles Ford, Presk. ◆ on each package. Refuse all others. Full di- ◆ Sold by druggles and dealers. If your drug- ◆ procure is from his jobber or wholesale dealer ◆ or send us $0 ct, for one bottle postpaid, or ◆ express paid. We pay postage and express ◆ charges to all point in U.S. When order, ◆ mention this paper. Write your name and ◆ address plainly to The Ozonized UX Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Press 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. —SMOKE— BLUE SEAL CIGARS SOLD EVERYWHERE L. S, NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President J. M. MOORE, Cashier Fourth National Bank United States Depository Directors—W. R. Tucker, W.E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftiger, E H. Middleauff, O. Z. Smith. General Banking Business Tranacted CHITA, KANSAS Dr.J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N. Main St PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The Grey Phone 232 SELOVEE & SONS, Props. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Order of Twelve Meets First and Third Thursday Of Each Month All Daughters In Good Standing Invited Mrs. Mattie Miller, M. P. Bearrice Miller, Sec. HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. SEND IN NOW. Taborial Temple No. 11, Knights of Tabor and Wichita Tabernacle No. 34. Daughters of the Tabernacle, have received their spring dispensation and for a limited time will receive members at reduced rates. If you desire to join this grand order send your petition in at once. For dispensation rate speak to some Knight or Daughter. Keep your eye on the Searchlight she's there.