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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT Prof. Wm. T. Vernon Will Speak at Redman Hall WEDNESDAY NIGHT, OCT.10,1906 Watch for Posters, Hand-bills and next issue of The Searchlight. EIGTHTH YEAR. Prof. Wm. Will Speak at WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Watch for Posters issue of The Searc MANDS CIVIL RIGHTS AND NOT SOCIAL EQUALITY. The Negroe's Plea Misjudged. There are very few Americans who up to understand the difference between civil rights and social privileges. They think the two are one and divisible, when they are as separate they can possibly be. Civil rights are covered by the common and statute law and are common to all the people mainly because they are public rights based upon a contract. When a man buys a thing which any other person can buy it is a common right. All places of amusement and commodation are of this character so are all public service corporations, such as railroads, steamboats, boats, and the like. Errors to give a social character is an American derogation, intended solely to victimize American people. That is the short and short of it. Social privileges such as are not public in any case, but depend upon the individual to whether he will extend them or not. A social privilege has no public right at all. The black man may say that he does not want social equality with people of equal standing with him; as a man and a citizen whether he be black or white, simply does not know what he wants; and the black man who does not know the difference between social privileges and all rights should kekep his mouth out tight about the matter when he is to the point where he does not know whether he is going or coming. N. Y. Age. OUR WORST ENEMIES: It is apparent to our mind that the first enemies of our race at the present time are mean white men and Negroes. The one class charges with all the crimes in the decadence, and the other class is steadily the business of proving these charges true, while the great mass of our people are striving to improve their condition educationally, religiously, racially, industrially and financially, for this reason, it is absolutely essential that we be more polite and obligatory to the better class of white people, to win their friendship and trust their approval. They will then much to defend us against the unjust imputations of their own people, the agravating misrepresentations of will increase just as we advance using all lines and amass wealth and acquire property. If we get substance, we can afford to pay no attention to the shadow. Early settlers in this country had to use the hardships of Indian warfare and we should be content to brave the dangers of race prejudice. The United States is the garden spot of the world for financial progress at this time. Foreigners are reaping a harvest and the Afro-American will be indeed should he fail to make the most of his opportunities. A rolling vine gathers no moss and a wandering mind no strength. Let us outwit the Negro hating white man and seize the support of the justice loving folks at all hazards.—Planet. The above sentiments and words are our full and complete sanction. Another Planet, you are right. THE NEGRO'S CONDITION. The Afro-Americans are being shown more forebly than even before, and they had just as well begin to realize and see the fact, that he is expected now and hence forth to stand upon his own feet and fight his own life's battles. The republican party, for whom many have fought, bled and died on the battle field, as well as at the ballot box, to help preserve and kept in power, fears to speak out in their behalf less they offend the bourbon South and particularly some of its statesmen. Hence, the matter has resolved itself into this, that the Negro must look out for number one, for it appears as though he is forsaken by God and the devil, and everybody else.—St. Luke Herald, Richmond, Va. TUSKEGEE GETS $500,000. By the will of Alfred Wilcox of New Jersey, who has just died, the Tuskegee Institute receives a bequest of $500,000. The big sums that continually come to Tuskegee must not be regarded as gifts growing out of "luck" or the ability of Dr. Washington to lay his claims before a generous public; underlying all of these vast donations to Tuskegee Institute during the past year or two, is the fact that there is sufficient Negro tact and financial ability connected with the Institute to honestly and properly apply these funds to the purposes for which the money is given. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION HELD A GREAT SESSION IN MEMPHIS. President C. E. Norris Is Re-Elected —Brooker T. Washington Addressed the Meeting. KANSAS WELL REPRESENTED. The Negro Baptists, 7,000, strong, held the most interesting session in their history in Memphis last week, in the old Navy Yard cotton shed, at the foot of Commerce stree. It opened Wednesday night with Dr. E. C. Morris presiding. A choir of 100 voices under the direction of Rev. N. H. Pins, of Indianapolis, Ind., and former pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church of Memphis furnished sweet music that characterizes the Negro. Pastor Lewis of the Beale street church delivered the welcome address on the part of the Negro Baptists and the Rev. T. S. Potts, pastor of Central Baptist church, delivered a welcome on behalf of the white baptists. The Rev. A. U. Boone, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was introduced to welcome the body on behalf of the white Baptists of Tennessee. Dr. Boone Speaks. Dr. Boone in his address said:—"When I was requested to take some humble part in these exercises I was delighted. I not only represent the Baptists of Memphis, but of the whole state of Tennessee, because I have the honor of being president of the State Convention. "I have the honor of being the pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, which was organized in 1839, in the days when your father and mine belonged to the same church and it is fitting that this church should extend words of welcome to its sons and its daughters. You have accomplished wonderful things for your race." Morris Re-Elected President. Rev. A. E. Edwards, D.D., of Richmond, Va., delivered the prayer at the opening of the afternoon session And after several short addresses, Rev. E. C. Morris, D.D., of Helena, Ark., delivered his annual address. Dr. Morris has served as president for the past fifteen years, and at the conclusion of his address a motion prevailed by which the rule was suspended and he was unanimously elected president for another year. Kansas had a large and very intelligent delegation, who did credit to the Sunflower state. THE SCHOOL QUESTION: The school question in Wichita remains practically unchanged with the exception that steps have been taken by the colored patrons of the schools to raise the necessary finances to place the case in the courts to test the validity of the action of the school board. We learn that about half of the necessary money has been raised. All will wait anxiously watching for the outcome. GUY WINS FOR TOPEKA NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Topeka won the next convention fairly. The speech of Ora O. Guy in advocacy of the Kansas capital was a masterpiece. He is little—but Oh my!—Florida Sentinel. TAKES A NEEDED REST. For eight solid years the editor of the Searchlight has been hard at work, buckle and tongue in the interests of his people. He has proke his health and given his time—and he now feels that a little rest, though of short duration, will help some. With this point in view he left Wednesday to attend the meeting of the Negro Press Association in Colorado Springs, Colo. He expects to be back at his desk Tuesday, Sept. 26th. In the meantime his faithful wife will wave the sceptre of authority at the Searchlight Sanctorum. Our many readers can treat us to a very agreeable and pleasant surprise by calling and paying what they owe while we are gone as they have not been "overly anxious" in doing so while we were at home. The lady has plenty of receipts on hand. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. TABORS. Candace Tabernacle No. 14, of Pittsburg, is progressing nicely. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month and everyone is in peace and harmony. Our High Priestess, Dtr. Mary R. Freeman, is a most, esteemable christian lady and is a true worker for Tabor and is a firm believer in the Supreme being. We are doing fine numerically and financially—we pay our endowment promptly and have only one on the sick list, Dtr. Hattie Warden. We ask all Knights and Daughters to pray with us for her early recovery. EX-SLAVE DEAD AGED 155-WAS MARRIED FOUR TIMES. Tennessee Woman Had Children When Lincoln Was Born. Chattanooga, Tenn., September 7.—Mrs. Mary Prather, an Afro-American woman, commonly known as "Old Aunt" Mary, is dead at Athens, Tenn., at the age of 115 years. She had lived in 4 threes 62 years and was the mother of ten children, who went as slaves with their mother to that little town. When she was born there were only 459,000 slaves in the United States, but she lived to be one of 4,000,000 slaves. When she was born George Washington was 59 years of age and Thomas Jefferson was 49 years of age. She was a mother when Abraham Lincoln was born. She was originally the property of William Gibson of Kentucky. She was married four times. If the men are the salt of the earth women are undoubtedly the sugar, contends the Florence (Kansas) Bulletin. Salt is a necessity, sugar a luxury. Vicious men are saltpetre, stern men are rock salt, nice men are table salt. Old malds are brown sugar, good natured matrons are loaf sugar, and pretty girls are fine, pulverized sugar. Pass the pulverized sugar, please. Congressman Murdock's Meetings. Monday, September 17, 8 p. m. Lath am. Tuesday, September 18., 8 p. m. Benton. Wednesday, September 19, 8 p. m. Cassoday. Thursday, September 20, 8 p. m. Rosalia. Friday, September 21, 8 p. m. Derby. Saturday, September 22, South Haven. Monday, September 24, Wichita, Emanacipation Day address. Tuesday, September 25, 2 p. m. Gueda Springs. Tuesday, September 25, 8. p. *m. Portland. Wednesday, September 26, 2 p. m. Argoula. Wednesday, September 26, 8 p. m. Mayfield. Thursday, September 27, 8 p. m. Valley Center. Friday, September 28, 8 p. m. Potwin. Saturday, September 29, 8. p. m. Douglass. Monday, October 1, 8 p. m. Canton. Tuesday, October 2, 8 p. m. McPherson. Wednesday, October 3, 8 p. m. Windom. Thursday, October 4, 8 p. m. Inman. Friday, October 5, 2 p. m. Hesston. Saturday, October 6, 8 p. m. Halstead. BEN BOSS DEAD. Ben Ross, who was shot by his wife Sunday evening, September 9th, died Saturday morning, September 15, from the effects of his wounds. Before his death it is said that he fully exonerated his wife and said that the shooting was his own fault. He died at his late home 539 N. Water street. His wife, his mother and father, his mother-in-law and father-in-law and many friends being present at his bedside. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Sept. 17th and his body was followed to its last resting place by a large number of friends and acquaintances. Ben was well known in Wichita and had a large number of friends among both colored and white people who regret very much the unfortunate occurrence which ended in his death. RHEUMATISM CURE Mrs. Frank S. Wilkins, of 815 N. Wichita street, this city, has a rheumatism cure which has at last mastered this much dreaded and mysterious disease. The remedy is not expensive, but is said by those whom it has cured to be effective and lasting. The remedy which Mrs. Wilkins has is not a patent medicine and it is not claimed for it that it will cure every disease known to the human anatomy—but it is a remedy that will and does cure rheumatism and all kindred diseases. There are many people in Wichita who have been blessed with a cure with this remedy and it is a remedy that it will be advisable for all who suffer with rheumtum to try. For further information call on Mrs. Frank Wilkins, 815 North Wichita street. The choir of the A. M. E. church are making great preparations to attend the Annual Conference in Hutchinson which will meet there Sept. 26. They will be heard. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ross, father of Ben Ross and George Ross, a brother of the deceased were in Wichita to attend at the bedside and funeral of their brother and son. NOTICE KNIGHTS Tabernacle Temple, No. 11, will hold a regular meeting Thursday night, Sept. 27th. All Knights are requested to be present as much important business must be transacted. MRS. ADAMS IN IOWA. Mrs. A. L. Adams of Wichita, Kans., arrived in our city last week to remain indefinitely. She is stopping with Mrs. H. H. Hookers on Eighth street. IN THIS PAPER meet with Mrs. Lucinda Steele. No. 709 North Jersey, street. Purchasing Committee—Ida Wallace, S. S. Taylor. The child of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Woods has been very ill, but is improving. Mrs. E. Conner of 533 Nebraska avenue, is confined to her bed with rheumatism. The blue ribbon club met at the residence of Mrs. E. D. Renyolds at 714 Oakland avenue. Mrs. Ella Head, daughter of George Gaskins, died at the residence of her parents Sept. 11. She was a member of the St. James A. M. E. church, and also a member of the Mysterious Ten. She leaves a mother, father, sisters and brothers and a host of friends to mourn her lost. Quite a number of our people are preparing to attend conference to be held in Hutchinson Sept. 26th. The Citizens Forum met at Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday, Sept. 16 and discussed current events, led by Mr. L. Walker. As there was no program the meeting was closed to meet Sunday, the 23. Madame Lucas leaves Sept. 19, for St. Louis and Washington, Mo. She will sing in St. Louis Sept. 22nd at the grand celebration on the evening of the 22nd. All the public schools opened yesterday, Monday, Sept. 17th. The enrollment for our colored schools alone was 1,200 pupils. On account of the high school not being complete the pupils are attending the Douglass school. I wish to thank the dear friends for their kindness during the illness and death of my dear husband and the beautiful floral offering and especially Rev. King for the beautiful words he spoke. The picnic which was to be given at Halstead on the 20th, was postponed on account of the rain. There will be a social Friday night at the residence of Mr. S. France for the benefit of the C. M. E. church. All are cordially invited. Mrs. B. Hall and daughter Mabel, of Peabody, were in the city Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. Frank House. Miss Ethel Gross, who has been visiting her aunt in Jetmore, Kansas, spent two days in this city with Mrs. J. W. Gross. She left the city Sunday night for her home in St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Bennett, of Jetmore, is in the city visiting Mrs. J. M. Gross. Mrs. Brown and daughter, Maggie, of Emporia, were in the city last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Frank House, Mr. Brown's brother-in-law. They left the city for Emporia Saturday night. Mr. Frank House was instantly killed at the cinder pit in the Santa Fe yards Wednesday night by being run over by an engine. He was employed in the pit and the exact manner of his death is not known. He was horribly mangled, both legs and one arm being cut off. The funeral services were held at the Second Baptist church Friday morning. He leaves a wife, two step children, mother, father, sisters, and many other relatives and a host of friends. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The presiding elder Brooks was present and we had a fine attendance and a glorious meeting. Mr. John Anderson, who has been visiting his family and friends in this city will leave Wednesday for Dodge City, where he will start at his work. Mr. A. Coleman of this city left for Topeka Saturday night where he and family will make their home. If a lot of young Negroes would just think they are somebody and keep on thinking so, they may turn out to be somebody—try it. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the good people of Wichita for the many courtesies and sympathy shown during the recent fatal occurrence which resulted in the death of our son and brother, the late Benjamin Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ross. George Ross. Walter W. Evans of Hutchinson, cas in Wichita Tuesday on business. Miss Jesse Gordon and Vester Wells passed through the city enroute to Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pembleton gave a swell birthday party in honor of their son, Albert Morris Pembleton, in honor of Master Albert's second birthday. Many valuable presents were received. The many friends of Mr. Joe Gerteis will regret to learn of his death last Sunday. Mr. Gerteis was one of the pioneer citizens of Wichita and leaves a host of warm friends. Fort Scott, Kansas. Mr. Editor—Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words about Marian Tabernacle, No. 20, of which I am a member. I am glad to say that we are wide awake and up and doing. We have good meetings, both socially and financially, and at our last entertainment given last month, we paid off the endowment of our late Dt. Morgan, in the presence of a hundred or more persons. The entertainment was a grand success. We have a Chief Preceptress, in the person of Mrs. B. Hall, who is second to none in the jurisdiction, and to who all honor and praise is due as a faithful and earnest worker and leader. All hall to our C. P. Miss Martha E. Ross, C. R. 412 Burk St. CLOSING WEEK AT THE A. M. E CHURCH. Rev. M. C. R. Harewood, S. F. D. Ph. B., of Dallas, Texas, will preach at the A. M. E. church Sunday, Sept. 23. Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks will also be present. There will be services at 11 a. m., $ 3 p. m. and at 8 p. m. All are cordially invited. Monday night the closing entertainment will be given at the A. M. E. church. This will be known as the "Feather in your Cap" social. This will be a grand affair. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present at the two services. Come out everyone. A. MUSICALE. Ladies of the Household of Ruth are preparing to give a fine musicale program on October 2. Watch these columns for announcement and program. PHARMACIST WANTED A good colored pharmacist is wanted by Jas. J. Olden at his drug store. 615 North Main. Good wages paid to the right man. Write to Jas. J. Olden. 615 North Main, Wichita, Kan. PROF. VERNON COMING. Prof. W. T. Vernon. Register of the United States Treasury, one of the most eloquent and learned speakers before the American people today will speak at Redman Hall. 211 West Douglas Avenue, Wednesday night, October 10th. For full particulars watch next issue of the Searchlight, the hand bills and posters. Wichita should see to it that that honor is extended Prof. Vernon which his rank entitles. ```markdown ``` HOCKADAD PAINT WEARS Salesroom on N. Mosley. --- LAWRENCE. KAN. The W. W. A. club met at the home of Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark. St., on Friday, Sept. 14th, in the afternoon, for regular business. After hearing the general reports of the club the president read a very instructive lesson on Christ Nature. After the general remarks, a very elaborate three course lunch was served by little Miss Edna Wallace. The club adjourned to ```markdown ``` NO.27 DORA ANDERSON, Pres. MRS. M. J. MARTIN, V-Pres. MRS. A. CHAPMAN, Treas. ELLEN SIMS, Sec. KANSAS CITY,KANSAS. MRS. MABEL ROSS NEWTON NEWS. --- THE SEARCHLIGHT. N. MILLER.....Editor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mail).....$1.00 Six Months (By Mail).....75 Three Months (By Mail).....50 Notice.--All matters addressed to The Searchlight for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. All matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wednesday to reach publication in the current issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Agents take notice. 3rd. In asking to change your paper from one address or postoffice to another give both the ned and the old. 4th. No new name will be placed on our books unless the money accompanies the name. Write plain. 5th. Address all matter for publication to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. "To Live and Let Live" Is Our Motto. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU- TION NO. 7. Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said state for their approval or rejection, to-wit: The constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole of section 17 of article 2 of said constitution, and inserting in lieu of said section the following, which shall constitute section 17 of article 2 of the constitution: Sec. 17. All laws of a general nature shall have a uniform operation throughout the state; and in all cases where a general law can be made applicable no special law shall be enacted; and whether or not a law be enacted is repugnant to this provision of the constitution shall be construed and determined by the courts of the state. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year 1906 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title, viz.: "Amendment to the constitution relating to laws and their construction by the courts," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Passed the House January 17, 1905. Passed the Senate January 19, 1905. Approved January 20, 1905. I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct coy of original house concurrent resolution No. 7, now on file in my office. J. R. BURROW, Secretary of State. M. Mayo has returned from Memphis where he went to attend the Baptist convention. Instead of spending so much time talking the bourbon south should vote against mobs, which infest her social confines. We notice that in Coffeyville, Kan., and in many other places, this Colorobia Mania is steadily gaping ground. Lord! Lord!! Lordy when will this thing end. The colored people live everywhere and, as a rule, live well. Unsophisticated northerners were puzzled to know why they should feel sorry for their prosepous Georgia brethern. A man does not have to tell you with his mouth, necessarily, that he is an educated man or a man of some moral good standing—his conduct and his works tell that. Miss Bessie Duval, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Jane Duvaliage, left for Quindaro Saturday where Miss Duval will enter Western University. Mrs. Robert Davis made a business trip to Wichita last week. Miss Flossie Madison has returned to Wichita after quite a visit in Perry-ville with her grandma. NEWTON, KAN. September 19th, 1906. Mr. W. N. Mfiller, Editor of Search- light, Wichita, Kan. Dear Sir:—For the benefit of those who may feel disappointed about the postponement of the celebration and picnic which was to be held at Halstead Thursday, Sept. 20th, 1906, that they may know the committee was notified that the water was higher at that time than it was before for some time and that a bridge had been washed away and there was so much shade in the park that the grounds would not be dry for several days and the committee, rather than to have the people come and be in mud and water all day and be dissatisfied, the celebration and picnic was postponed until some time in the near future. G. W. SMITH, Pres. WM. COLEMAN, Sec. Committee. KINGMAN NEWS. we are having high waters. Mrs. John Vaughn departed for her home in Paris, Mo., after spending several weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Charlie Floyd has taken a position as cook at the Briggs House at Pratt. Maudie Floyd is on the sick list. C. E. Floyd is contemplating on attending the conference at Hutchinson. The Misses Banks were in from Pretty Prairie Saturday to attend the circus. Mrs. Mathews and son Luther and Mrs. Arnold returned home Thursday after visiting in Valley Center and in Wichita. The young people gave a hay ride party to Pretty Prairie Saturday night and all report a lovely time. Call up New Phone 2046 and give us your news and job printing. The Wichita Taberancle No 34 will have an entertainment Thursday from 3 till 10 in the evening. Everyone is invited at the residence of Mrs. M. U. Machison, 1356 Waco Avenue. Call at the Court House Grocery Store, 601 North Main street for your eatables. Phone 2046. OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER 2046 Anyone desiring the Searchlight can get-us over the telephone by calling up New Phone 2046. Miss Bess Devault left over the Rock Island Sunday morning accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Devault, enroute to Quindaro to attend the Western University. Her friends regret to see her leave and all wish her success. Let the colored people get together and stay together for their own material good. The Toussaint L'Overture Literary Society met at the Tabernacle at the usual hour and after attending the business rendered and excellent program. Miss Blanche Alexanders address was very fine in defense of the girls. We would like to see the young men wake up and make a showing for themselves and the race. Boys, the girls have got the best of us when it comes to energy and get up, so it is time that we were doing something. Need not water your enemies—but keep close tab on your friends—there's the danger. Alva Adams, of Pueblo, has been nominated for governor of Colorado by the state democratic convention. Mrs. Sarah Boatman, a wealthy widow of Chicago, has been reported missing by her family and foul play is feared. Judge J. H. Maxey, of Shawnee, has the distinction of being the first nominee to the constitutional convention for Oklahoma. W. A. S. Bird, of Kansas, has been elected president of the grand council of the Improved Order of Redmen. Senator Dick won his fight for the chairmanship of the Ohio republican state committee, in the hottest convention held in Ohio in recent years. Mrs. Elizabeth Blair Lee, widow of Rear Admiral S. P. Lee died at Silver Spring, Md., recently. She was a sister to Montgomery and Gen. Francis P. Blair. M. E. Buff, a well-known grain dealer with interests in Omaha and Kansas City, is dead at his home in Nebraska City, Neb. David R. Francis and L. D. Dozler, who are in Europe to present Worlds fair medals to foreign monarchs, were received in audience recently by King Frederick, of Denmark. Mrs. Mary A. Bigly, mother of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick, now in the Ohio penitentiary on a charge of bank wrecking, died recently at her home in Woodstock. Ont. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT THE PEONAGECASE THE PEONAGECASE Negroes Tell of Being Compelled to Work Under Armed Guard Without Pay. MULE WHIPS FOR THE WEAK Some Startling Testimony Produced in the Trial of Wealthy Missourians—Cuse May Last Three Weeks, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Sept. 13.—The testimony taken Wednesday in the case in the federal court in which the Smith brothers of Sikeston and five employees are charged with holding negroes in slavery developed the system used at Sikeston. It developed the fact that there were two camps in which the men were kept. On the Woods place, there were two shacks. On the Rogers place, where most of the work was clearing underbrush and handling logs, a white man with his family of four children lived in two rooms and from eighteen to twenty-one negroes lived in the third room in a little lean-to frame house of one story. The negroes were kept locked in the room with windows barred and covered with barbed wire. The first witness called Wednesday morning was Henry Stokes, a ragged Virginia negro of 45, with scraggly beard and mustache. He had served five years in the Ninth cavalry and came to Missuori as a soldier at Jefferson Barracks. Stokes had been in Memphis looking for work in Anch "I saw Mr. Charley Smith, th' young man, in Memphis," he said, "and he told me he would pay me $1.50 a day and pay Saturday nights. I wanted that so I could send the money to my family. I thought it was all right so I hired to them. There were fifteen of us when we reached Sikesten at I o'clock in the morning. Mr. Charles Smith, the oldest one, met us at the train, put us in three wagons and took us to the farms." "I was locked in the shack forty-eight nights, every night until I escaped. The clothes I put on at Little Rock the day before I hired to Smith at Memphis I took off on the fifth day of June, the night after I escaped. The place was full of insects and by the time I had been there one night I was covered with creep-nig insects." The negro told of two negroes, Robert Butler and another, who escaped but were hummed down and brought back by Fleeds and Woods, two guards. He had seen the negro, Jim Hayes, escape. Hayes had suggested that he run, too. "But I couldn't run fast," he said. When Hayes ran he said he saw Joe Johnson shoot twice and Floyd Woods shoot three times at Hayes before the negro reached the timber. "My partner," he said, "was trying to move a long log that six mules could hardly pull, and he couldn't move it. Mr. Bill Woods whipped him with a big mule whip 'cause he couldn't move the log. He wasn't strong enough." The negro described the system of working when they worked with teams. A force of negroes with teams would work close together. At each end of the field a white guard would stand or sit with a gun and watch them. The government has 94 witnesses and the defense 196. The prosecution spent the entire day examining four witnesses, all negroes. It is estimated that eight witnesses a day will be all that can be handled, and at that rate court will necessarily be in session two or three weeks. Cape Girardeau, Mo., Sept. 15.—Charles Smith, one of the defendants in the neonage case, was identified by a number of negro witnesses as the man who employed them to work at Sikeston, Mo. All of these witnesses corroborated other witnesses concerning their forced employment. There were 40 black men working there. After testomy by United States Marshals Wild and Morsey, Col. Dyer announced that the government rested its case. Hotel Robbers Foiled Wichita, Kan., Sept. 15.—An attempt was made to rob the Hamilton hotel at 2 o'clock Thursday morning. Joseph Fitzpatrick, one of the robbers is dead in a Wichita morgue and John Morgan is under arrest in Hutchinson, suspected of being his accomplice. The robbers were foiled by George Robbins, a hack driver, who shot Fitzpatrick as he was leaving the hotel office with the booty. There was $71 in the cash drawer, all of which was recovered. Oklahoma's First Nominee. Oklahoma City, Sept. 13.—Judge J. F. Maxey, of Shawnee, has the distinction of being the first nominee to the constitutional convention which is to frame a constitution for Oklahoma. He was nominated on the 174th ballot at Shawnee by the democrats of the Thirty-first district. Indicted Bank Directors. Chicago, Sept. 14.—The grand jury Thursday returned indictments against the directors of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank, of which Paul O. Stensland was president. The indictments charge embezzlement and name various amounts ranging from $50 to $1,000. When In Coffeyville Stop At White Front Boarding House First Class Accomodations Prices Reasonable BROOKS & WILLIAMS, Preps. 1224 So. Walnut St. Coffeyville. Kansas In The 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 357 LOCALS THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. CORAL Sir D. L. Taylor 329 East Center SALINA, KANSAS Designer and Builder of Tent Houses, Prices in reach of all. Write for particulars TO-DAY. WECAN 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., HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Price. 116 East Douglas Avenue PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY SELOVER & SONS. Praps. $50. To California And Return Via FRISCO SYSTEM FROM HERE TO THERE. The "Frisco" beginning Sept 3rd and continuing daily till Sept 14th will sell round trip tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal. with return limit Oct. 31st at the low rate of $50 00 Liberal Stop Overs For full particulars see the Frisco agent or address F. E. Clark, D. P. A., Wichita Thos. Glover, Pres. S. E. Patton, Sec. Edward Landrum, Treas. Jaa. L. Harper, Mangr We have a full line of fresh and wholesome Family 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. FREE DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY Your Patronage Solicited NEW PHONE 2046 Court House Grocery Store 517 North Main Street Excellence Counts..... THEN USE..... "U - KNEAD - IT" FLOUR It excels in every respect,--color, flavor, and pounds of bread per barrel. MADE BY Watson Mill Co. WICHITA, KANSAS --- Prescriptions Filled with Care ... Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco ... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, always a customer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. 615 North Main st. BREAKFAST FOOD and you will Love good eating AT YOUR GROCERS IMBODEN MILLING CO. DEAM ABSTRACT CO IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS It Is White As SNOW-TRY IT- Otto Weiss, Agent Bud's Cafe and Restaurant 408 N. Main st Meals 15c Lunch Short Order Game In Season C. C. Hickerson, Prop. CORRIDATES ARE SULKING AND GRAPPING EACH OTHER. Never Wants Ryan's Scalp—Jarrell Webb—Harris Called Down By Ben McNeal—The Rebel Colonel needed to Admit He Is Sorry Roosevelt Was Flected President—Other political gossip. Spelca—The Democratic organization in this state is fast going to and the bottom is dropping on the campaign. The candidates are affiliated with the work of the com­pete and the memoirs of the com­pete say that they cannot make a useful campaign with the candy-selling. and Overmyer, chief of the rabies nurses among the cand dates, is to be very indignant because man litan, of the state committees not displayed more energy and ability to grasp the Kausa sitter. Overmyer is also warm about each hand because J. F. Jarrell, man of the press bureau, has radio support W. D. Webb the Atterran nominated by the Demoisne the First district. Overmyer that a bolter should not have see about committee headquarters he wants some changes made. order to get let down as gracees possible the Democrats are sting that W. F. Sapp, of Galena, red back to headquarters to man the campaign face. Sapp does are to get into the fight which engagement and lack of votes has lost. ere was an interesting meeting nence recently in which Colonel Harris displayed his bad temper was laughed at by his audience. and T. A. McNeal were engaged tak there during the afternoon. was a tacit agreement that poli- could not be discussed. Mason fathers, of Kansas City, spoke first stroke this agreement by informi- sers hearsers that the election of ed Harris meant a clean govern- and the enforcement of all laws. ers was followed by Harris who sites alone for a time and then out to "slip one over the plate" de McNeal by praising President well. McNeal saw that the Col- wanted to leave the impression the audience that he was really osevelt man so the Republican account for the printer's hit wordingly. When he came to he talked of the things that he attended to speak of and then up the political situation ing: after from the remarks. Colonel I had made here this afternoon he voted for Alton Parker for but two years ago, but that he glad that Roosevelt is presi- dent that he was wrong." "ey that," said Colonel Harris, in his place on the platform pointing at the speaker. "I did have any such inference and deny that any ground for making a statement." of course," was the rejoinder. "If you want to deny that we sorry that Rooswelt is press I will let it go at that and I am I misjudged your statement." crowd had a hearty laugh at this McNeal continued with his re-He did not intend leaving the room until he had had a word Peters' statement. He said he had to know that the election of meant enforcement of all the and that he had been in doubt what had really been meant he had heard the eloquent delivered by W. W. Rose, of City, the representative of Harris on the occasion, at worth, McNeal said that Rose presented a beautiful picture to earnworth people about how the act of Harris would affect the and had told his audience that under the new state govern- would be able to defy the con- and operate to suit them- deny that," again shouted the Chicago colonel as he arose and set to leave the platform. "I deny Rose represented me and you to right to be unfair about it." "I'm sorry," replied McNeal, "but said he represented you and I need he knew what he was talk-out." Euphusiastic supporter of the tragic ticket in the front row of rose and called for three for Colonel Harris. Eight of hundred people started in on DONE DONE WHILE YOU WAST Snees Bought and Sold Main Street Wichita, Ks BACK--Send your nails in the part of the week, which will in- publication. The earlier the Editor. cheers for Colonel Harris. Eight of the six hundred people started in on the cheering, but on of these dropped out when he saw how much he and his friends were in the minority and the others were very weak when they fired the last volley. --- Frank Jarrell, chairman of the Democratic press bureau, has bolted the uncease of his party for congress in the First district. Of course, a Democrat running against Charles Curtis stands no chance to win and the Democrats therefore selected a Republican. They happened to select a man well known to Jarrell, and the latter has the following interesting bit of information on the subject in his newspaper: "The Democratic commitee of the First congressional district finally succeeded in getting a Republican to accept the Democratic nomination for congressman—Judge W. D. W. Moore of Attleboro. The committee firmed with H. B. Kelly, of Topeka, and Dan Anthony, of Leavenworth, but both repelled the advances made, and then Judge Webb was taken. Judge Webb makes no preuse of being in sympathy with the principles of Democracy, except that he says he believed in tariff reform, and has it in for Curtis. Judge Webb expected an appointment, and probably ought to have had one, for he was a good worker; but just why the Democratic party should officially take up h's cause, and break into the Curtis flight, is not plain. Was there no Democrat in the district worthy the honor of a nomination? So far as we are concerned, we decline to be drawn into the Republican quarrel in this district, even by the Democratic congressional committee. Jackson county has a candidate for congressman who stands on two planks of the Democratic platform—tariff reform and prohibition—while Webb stands on only one. The Jackson county man is R. P. Logan, the nominee of the Prohibition party. If the committee at Valley Fails had nominated a Democrat, we would have supported him, but as between the Attleboro county Republican and the Jackson county Prohibitionist, we will vote for the home man. The congressional committee misused the authority conferred by the convention in nominating a Republican, and Democrats will not hesitate to repudiate its action. "Judge Webb used to hate Democrats. 'We heard him make a Republican speech in Arkansas once in which he declared that all the drunkards, gamblers, thugs and loafers were in the Democratic party. The next night Balie Waggener roasted Webb for his statement. A friend of Judge Webb's in the audience shouted that what Webb said was true. 'You're a fan,' replied Waggener, 'and you won't have any trouble finding me after the meeting is over.' But when the meeting was over, it was noticed that Judge Webb's friend had slid out Doubbless Judge Webb has changed his mind about the make up of the Democratic party, now that he wants about 15,000 Democratic votes." The Republican state central committee will meet here September 21, to discuss the progress of the campaign. It is customary for the committee to meet, once during a campaign and discuss conditions and make plans for the future. The Republican committee will mark out a policy which will be followed by its officers until the day of election. The officers of the committee are well satisfied with conditions and believe that they will be able to produce a poll or estimate of conditions in a short time that will be particularly gratifying to the members of the committee. Henry Allen, of Ottawa, is asking some embarrassing questions of Colonel Harris and his supporters. Harris and his friends all admit that the Chicago man is ideal timber for governor. Allen asks if Harris was an ideal citizen when he turned against the government and fought to disrupt it; if he was an ideal congressman when he played against the government; if he was an ideal state senator when he worked against the interests of the people on railroad regulation and if he was ideal when his judgment was bad on the silver issues. You hear a great deal of the "advantages" to be gained in living in a large city. We don't know what they are unless it is chasing street cars. Directors - W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. Directors - W. K. Tucker, W. E. Jett, K. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naltzger, E. H. Middle, o. O. Z. Smith. 4. General Banking Business Transected CHITA NSAS THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT Hockaday Paint KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. Tabernacies. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everett, Kansas City, Kas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas. Miss Jennie Alexander, G. Q. M. 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kansas Number. 1 Mrs. S. Williams, 1309 N 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St., Iola, Kan. 3. Mrs. Carrie Douglass, 1722 Sixth avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 4. Mrs. Laura Williams, 625 4th St., Cherryvale, Kansas. 5. Mrs. Mary Burdett, 819 N. 1st street, Atchison, Kansas. 6. Mrs. Addie Glaspe, 128 Mulberry street, Ottawa, Kansas. 9. Mrs. Sarah H. Harrison, 1321 Van Buren, st., Topeka, Kansas. 10. Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Arkansas street, Lawrence, Kansas. 11. Mrs. Paulina Woodwork, 823 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 12. Mrs. C. March, 515 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 14. Mrs. May R. Freeman, 105 S. Locust St., Pittsburg, Kansas. 15. Mrs. S. S. Furlough, box 405, Weir City, Kansas. 16. Mrs. Hattie Collins, 1001 S. Forest, avenue, Parsons, Kansas. 17. Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kan. 20. Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kansas. 20 Mrs. S. Montaque, 403 Kickapoo St. Leavenworth, Kan. 24 Mrs. Cherry Briley, E. 12th St., Coffeyville, Kansas. 28 Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 S. 15th St., Parsons, Kansas. 29 Mrs. Percilia Lee, 720 Cheyenne St. Leavenworth, Kansas. 30. Mrs. Eliza Scott, 3rd ave. south, Leavenworth, Kansas. 32. Mrs. Adda Birthright, 114 West Broadway, Dutte, Montana. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 24 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kan. 37. Mrs. Mary Robinson, 104 South 2nd street, Atchison, Kansas. 38 Mrs. Laura Lee, Weir City, Kan. 52. Mrs. Cora Yeager, 928 Main, Lawrence, Kansas. 63. Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1147 Ann ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th Toneka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Francis Hardeman, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. 89. Mrs. Blanche E. Alston, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 North 12th St., Omaha, Nebraska. 92. Mrs. Alice Grant, 401 South 8th street, Lincoln, Nebraska. 83 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave. N. Toneka Kans. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, box 2062, Weir City, Kansas. 2 Thomas Henry, Coffeyville, Kans. 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. Rev. M. Wooten, 416 W. Third st., Ft. Scott,* Kansas. 10 Frank Smith, 420 3rd Ave., Leavenworth, Kansas. 11. W. N. Miller, 601 N. Main street. Searchlight office, Wichita. 13 Lee Holiday, 728 S. 20th St., Parsons, Kansas. 15. E. W. Garvice, North 1st street, Sallna, Kansas. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St. S. Omahs, New. 17. Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th st. Coffeyville, Kansas. --- L. Z. and O Stands for LEAD, ZINK and because Time and Experience have Pure Zinc and Pure Linseed Oil properly GROUND TOGETHER, make HOCKADAY PAINT confirms it. Sold at retail to citizens of block North of Frisco Depot. Outs THE HOC 18 James Thomas, 218 W 1st, South St., Salt Lake City, Utah. 19. C. Paris, 948 Penn. street, Lawrence, Kansas. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kan. 59 S. W. Pasker, 1156 Buckanas Tepeka, Kan. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren Tepeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 536 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St., Deadwood, South Dakota. for LEAD, ZINK and OIL. Now e and Experience have proven it, Pure Linseed Oil, proppitioned AND TOGETHER, make the best Paint PAINT confirms it. detail to citizens of Wichita from Frisco Depot. Outside soid through THE HOCKADAY PAINT Tomas, 218 W 1st, South ake City, Utah. 88 Penn. street, Law- sas. Enderson, 1917 N. 3rd asas City, Kan. Sker, 1156 Buchanan Kan. Ott, 1404 Van Buren Kan. Bell, 2127 So. 10th St. Neb. Laves, 90 Charles St., od, South Dakota. Stands for LEAD, ZINK and OIL. Now everybody knows, because Time and Experience have proven it, that Pure Lead, Pure Zinc and Pure Linseed Oil, proppitioned CORREORLY and properly GROUND TOGETHER, make the best Paint on Earth. HOCKADAY PAINT confirms it. Sold at retail to citizens of Wichita from factory, one-half block North of Frisco Depot. Outside soid through dealers only. THE HOCKADAY PAINT COMPANY Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salve Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliab'e Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 303 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas R A FOOL 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. 333 TO 347 WEST DOUGLAS Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes Red Front RACKET The People's Economy Store Sample Shoes We have just received a large invoice of Men's, Work Shoes, Men's Dress Shoes, Ladies' and Miss' Fine Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers all styles and kinds. AT: WHOLESALE PRICES Tapp & Hanshaw Phone 257 255-257 N. Main Banner Mills CUSTOM GRINDING A Specialty ALL KINDS OF COAL & FEED PROKRICH BROS, PROPS. 422 N. Main St. Phone --- and OIL. Now everybody knows, we proven it, that Pure Lead, proppitioned CORREORLY and the best Paint on Earth. Wichita from factory, one-half side soid through dealers only. KADAY PAINT COMPANY ALL SUMMER REDUCED AT BRAIT Cash Sho SEE WINDOWS FOR 120 East Dou WESTERN --- WESTERN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS: Theoiological, C and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Normal, Musical, [ Instrus piano, oagan and harmoug. Mechanical], Carpentry, P Business Course, Stenograp ing, Dressmaking and Plain ing, Farming and Gardenin ADVANTAGES: Splendid Locati Influences and Thorough Te INFORMATION: For terms, pric fered, write to William T. Ver PRESID QUINDAPO, - - Phones Office Resid W. S. HENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. -SMOKE- BLUE SEAL DEPARTMENTS: Theoiogical, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, SubNormal, Musical, [ Instrumental and Vocal ], including piano, oagan and harmony, Newing [ Fine Arts and Mechanical], Carpentry, Printing snd Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Healthful Cllmate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to CIGARS SOLD EVERYWHERE Does your Tabernacle or Temple send in their news each week? The White Front Boarding House, 1224 South Walnut, Coffeyville, Kansas, is the place to go when in that city. Brooks & Williams, proprietors. The Court House Grocery Store has moved their stock of groceries from 517 N. Main street to the new Young building, 601 N. Main, where they cordially invite you to call and buy your groceries. The Searchlight wishes to thank all for the many pieces of job work which they have favored our office with. We are still prepared. SUMMER WEE AT DUCED PRICE AT BRAITSCH'S Cash Shoe Store WINDOWS FOR GOOD SHOES CH East Douglas Ave EAST UNIVER The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West..... KITS: Theoigical, College, Normal, Sewing Industrial. Classical, College, Preparatory, Non- Musical, [ Instrumental and Vocal ], Organ and harmony, Drawing [ Fine Art], Carpentry, Printing and Book Course, Stenography and Typewriti- smaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Dining and Gardening. Splendid Location, Healthful Cllm s and Thorough Teachers. N: For terms, prices and all inducer rate to Am T. Vernon, A. M. PRESIDENT INDAPO, ----- KA- phones } Office—Bell “White” Residence—Bell “West” Phone 1 Office—Bell “White” 4302 Residence—Bell “West” 15 MOVED! MOVED! --- Hockaday Paint ERWEAR PRICES TSCH'S ce Store GOOD SHOES CHEAP glas Avenue UNIVERSITY College, Normal, Sub-Normal Preparatory, Normal, Sub- central and Vocal]. including Drawing [ Fine Arts and Printing and Book-Binding, Hy and Typewriting, Tailor- Sewing, Cooking, Launder- g. On, Healthful Climate, Good Teachers. es and all inducements of non, A. M. D D DENT - - KANS. —Bell "White" 4302 ence—Bell "West' 15 NOTICE. The Western Negro Press Association will hold its next annual meeting in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 21 and 22, 1906. All newspapers west of the Mississippi are requested to send representatives. All business men are requested to participate in the meeting. This session will be one of the most important meetings ever held, and will be of very great importance to the race. Matters of importance to the race in the great West will be under consideration, and as we are nearing another presidential contest, it is important that we exchange views now. We urge that a large attendance be present at this meeting. W. H. DUNCAN, President. Colorado Springs, Col. WANTED! WANTED!! WANTED!!! Wide-awake, hustling, get-up-and-go agents and correspondents in every city, town and village in America to handle the Wichita Searchlight in their locality. The Searchlight is a standard race journal, brim full of race news all the time. Highest possible commissions paid. Good money to the right parties. Do not delay but write today, to W. N. MILLER, Editor, 601 N. Main St., Wichita, Kansas. PAGE 3 NOTICE. AAll Summer via the Santa Fe Tourist tickets on sale every day. To gain a pleasant and auspicious travel Santa Fe. The magnificent mo- miles long—seen en route to Denver Springs prepares you as nothing e- fered by this great vacation land. Pullmans, chair cars, fast trains pealing to discriminating travelers. Descriptive literature free For timetable folders, tick J. R. MORIATY, City Some Excuse the Summ on sale every day at very low rates. ent and auspicious introduction to Colo- ne magnificent mountain panorama— route to Denver and through Pue- you as nothing else can for those of vacation land. cars, fast trains and Harvey meals. rating travelers. the literature free cole folders, tickets, reservations ORIATY, City Ticket Agent, Wit- the Excursion Rate the Summer by th Tourist tickets on sale every day at very low rates. To gain a pleasant and auspicious introduction to Colorado you should travel Santa Fe. The magnificent mountain panorama—over one hundred miles long—seen en route to Denver and through Pueblo and Colorado Springs prepares you as nothing else can for those other attractions offered by this great vacation land. Pullmans, chair cars, fast trains and Harvey meals. A combination appealing to discriminating travelers. Descriptive literature free For timetable folders, tickets, reservations, apply to J. R. MORIATY, City Ticket Agent, Wichita, Kansas Some Excursion Rates for the Summer by the RockIsland System Portland, Maine, and Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls and Buffalo, and Chicago and return Poteskey, via Chicago and lake Charlevoix lake Mackinac lake St. Paul and return California and back Tickets on sale every day Good for return till Oct. For rates to other Summer T Tickets on Sale June 1 to September ROUND TRIP RATES. Grand Junction, Colo. $29.50 Glenowod Springs, Colo. 29.50 Ogden, Utah 20.00 Salt Lake, Utah 30.00 Rawlins, Wyo. 25.50 tS. Louis, Mo. 17.50 Eureka Springs, Ark. 10.50 El Dorado Springs, oM. 8.50 Return limit thirty days from day Round trip tickets sold to follow tember 15; return limit October 32. Portland, Ore. $60.00 Seattle, Wash. 60.00 Tacoma, Wash. 60.00 Spokane, Wash. 55.00 Prescott and Phoenix, Ariz. 55.00 Grand tour of the Pacific coast and Francisco the destination of ticket; g cluding via Los Angeles to San Fran and any regular direct route theref For summer tourist rates to rese Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New shire, New York, North Dakota, Nov Quebec, West Virginia, Virginia, Vov the undersigned. Full information as commodations, etc., furnished on app E. E. BLECKLEY, T. P. A. Mo. Pac. Station, Corner Wichita St. Some Excursions OVER d, Maine, and return ..... al and Buffalo, and return 45.90 return Chicago and lake and return rail lake rail lake rail and return ia and back a sale every day till September return till October 31st. 1906. rates to other points apply to C. E. BASCOM, O Tickets on sale every day till September 30th. 1906 Good forreturn till October 31st. 1906 For rates to other points apply to Summer Tourist Rates Summer Tourist Rates ..... VIA ..... June 1 to September 30; Return Limit to UP RATES. ROUND TRA Lo.....$29.95Denver, Colo. Colo.....29.95Colorado Springs. Colo.....20.50Pueblo, Colo. 30.50Trinidad, Colo. 25.85Walcott, Wyo. 17.90Chicago, Ill. 10.25Hot Springs, Ark. O.M.....8.90Siloam Springs, Arri- erty days from date of sale. Items sold to following destinations on s- mit October 32, 1906. .....$60.00San Francisco, Cal. .....60.00Los Angeles, Cal. .....60.00San Diego, Cal. .....55.00Victoria, B. C. Ariz.....55.00Helena and Butte, the Pacific coast and the Pacific North- ation of ticket; going via any regular geys to San Francisco); returning v irect route therefrom, or vice-versa, $1 rist rates to resorts in Maine, Manitoba, Minnesota, New Brunswick, Newfound- orth Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, et all information as to routes, stop-over furnished on application. T. P. A. I. R. SHER erner Wichita St. and Douglas Ave., Excursions This OVER THE Tickets on Sale June 1 to September 30; Return Limit October 31, 1906. ROUND TRIP RATES. ROUND TRIP RATES. Grand Junction, Colo. $23.95Denver, Colo. $17.50 Glenowond Springs, Colo. 29.95Colorado Springs. 16.45 Ogden, Utah. 20.50Pueblo, Colo. 14.95 Salt Lake, Utah. 30.50Trinidad, Colo. 22.00 Rawlins, Wyo. 25.85Walcott, Wyo. 25.85 tS. Louis, Mo. 17.90Chicago, Ill. 21.90 Eureka Springs, Ark. 10.25Hot Springs, Ark. 17.20 El Dorado Springs, oM. 8.90Siloam Springs, Ark. 10.05 Return limit thirty days from date of sale. Round trip tickets sold to following destinations on sale June 1 to September 15; return limit October 32, 1906. Portland, Ore. $60.00San Francisco, Cal. $60.00 Seattle, Wash. 60.00Los Angeles, Cal. 60.00 Tacoma, Wash. 60.00San Diego, Cal. 60.00 Spokane, Wash. 55.00Victoria, B. C. 60.00 Prescott and Phoenix, Ariz. 55.00Helena and Butte, Mont. 50.00 Grand tour of the Pacific coast and the Pacific Northwest, with San Francisco the destination of ticket; going via any regular direct route (including via Los Angeles to San Francisco); returning via Portland, Ore, and any regular direct route therefrom, or vice-versa. $73.50. For summer tourist rates to resorts in Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, West Virginia, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, etc., call on or write the undersigned. Full information as to routes, stop-overs, sleeping car accommodations, etc., furnished on application. E. E. BLECKLEY, T. P. A. I. R. SHERWIN, P. and T. A. Mo. Pac. Station, Corner Wichita St. and Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Rock Island System Chatanooga, Teen, and return $26.85 Sept. 15, 17 and Oct. 14, 16 Long limit and stop overs Northern Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wis consin, Minnesota, North Dakota, So. Dakota, and West Michigan. One and one third fare for the round trip Oct. 9 and 23 and Nov. 13 and 27 Limit 30 days Mexico City and return 45.90 Nov. 28, 29 and 30 Limit 60 days --- stop overs --- Santa Fe return $62.90 ,, 57.90 ,, 42.25 and return 45.90 and 47.10 , 24.90 take and return 31.70 ,, 32.35 ,, 31.95 ,, 32.60 ,, 32.20 ,, 34.20 , 23.20 60.00 till September 30th. 1906 October 31st. 1906 points apply to C. E. BASCOM, C. P. A. tourist Rates MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY October 30; Return Limit October 31, 1906. ROUND TRIP RATES. 15 Denver, Colo. $17.50 16 Colorado Springs. 16.45 17 Pueblo, Colo. 14.95 18 Trinidad, Colo. 22.00 19 Walcott, Wyo. 25.85 20 Chicago, Ill. 21.90 21 Hot Springs, Ark. 17.20 22 Siloam Springs, Ark. 10.05 Date of sale. Long destinations on sale June 1 to Sep- 1906. 23 San Francisco, Cal. $60.00 24 Los Angeles, Cal. 60.00 25 San Diego, Cal. 60.00 26 Victoria, B. C. 60.00 27 Helena and Butte, Mont. 50.00 And the Pacific Northwest, with San going via any regular direct route (in- sico); returning via Portland, Ore., Om, or vice-versa, $73.50. Artts in Malne, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Brunswick, Newfoundland, New Hamps- ia, Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Monton, Wisconsin, etc., call on or write to routes, stop-overs, sleeping car ac- clication. I. R. R. SHERWIN, P. and T. A. and Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Nations This Fall THE New Orleans and return 25.35 Oct. 11 to 14, Limit Oct. 30 Hxtension to Nov. 30 by deposit Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Brownville, San Antoinio. Lake Charles. Round trip 20.00. Othar South ern and Southwestern points, One fare plus 2.00. Sept. 18, Oct. 2, 16, Nov 6-20 One Way to the Pacific Coast 25.00 Every day till Oct. 15 For folders and particulars apply to C. E. BASGOM, C. P. A. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT H.O. HARRISON Cut Price Jeweler, Watches Cleaned 50c am Main Springs Clocks Cleaned 50c am Crystals, Hunting Balance Staffs Old Gold or Silver Bought or Made Ovar. All Work Guarantee REPAIRING—Personal attention given to high-polished watches of all makes. All kinds of for railroad men and societies. 437 North Main St., Wichita, Kansas Open Evenings MESSERVE'S FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Church Orders delivered to any part of the city. BON-TON & KANDY KITCHEN E. B. MESSERVE, Prop. 146 North Main St. O. K. Dye Wor HERRISON, the Jeweler, 50c and 75c 50c 50c a.d. 75c 15c $1.50 Trade Ovar. All Work Guaranteed ation given to high-grade and makes. All kinds of emblems Wichita, Kansas Evenings ERVE'S CELEBRATED REAM E AND RETAIL Socials and Churches. any part of the city. & KANDY KITCHEN ERVE, Prop. Phone 152 e Works H.O. HARRISON, Cut Price Jeweler, Watches Cleaned ..... 50c and 75c Main Springs ..... 50c Clocks Cleaned ..... 50c and 75c Crystals, Hunting ..... 15c Balance Staffs " ..... $1.50 Old Gold or Silver Bought or Made Ovar. All Work Guaranteed REPAIRING—Personal attention given to high-grade and pliated watches of all makes. All kinds of emblems for railroad men and societies. 437 North Main St., Wichita, Kansas Open Evenings MESSERVE'S FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED ICE CREAM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches. Orders delivered to any part of the city. BON-TON & KANDY BAKERY E. B. MESSERVE, Prop. 146 North Main St. Phone 152 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 2003 ALWAYS ORDER Bissant WILLIAM KANSAS CELEBRATE Ice Cream Wholesale and Retail PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS A SPECIAL 154N. Emporia Ave., ORDER CELEBRATED Ice Cream and Retail ORDERS A SPECIALTY New Phnoe 1893 Old Phone 8 13th Anniversary Bissant CELEBRATED Ice Cream WILLIAM KANSAS PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS A SPECIALTY 154N. Emporia Ave., New Phnoe 1893 Old Phone 8 Of The Opening Of The Cherokee Strip Bliss, Okla., Sunday, sept. 16 $2.50 Round Trip $2.50 Santa Fe Route Special Train will leave Wichita 7:50 a. m., arriving at Bliss 11: 15 a. m., Returning leaves Bliss at 6:30 a.m. arriving at Wichita about 9:50 p. m. THE program for the anniversara celebration will be interesting It will open with a grand parade of Indians, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Bands, Automobiles, and other features. Hold up of the stage coach by Indians. Cowboys to the rescue. 1000 Indians, 200 Cowboys participating in this event. Buffalo chase 101 famous herd of Buffalo and Indians from various tribes. This will be an Entertain ment for women and child r en and one which Yourself Cannot Afford To Miss, Short easy trip. Plenty To Eat and Drink. Our facilities for handling people at Bliss have been greatly im proved and there will be no delay Full particulars at depot L. R. Delaney, Agent J. R. Moriaty, C. P. A. Wichita, Kansas --- Repairing Neatly Done Secretary of State Root is returning from his South American trip by way of Panama, where he will cross the isthmus to Colon and proceed at once to join Taft and Bacon in Cuba to assist in suppressing the insurrection. By the explosion of the boiler of a freight engine near Monongahela, Pa., the engineer and fireman were killed and four other trainmen severely injured. The 276th anniversary of the founding of Boston was informally observed recently. In a report to the Interstate Commerce commission, the Pennsylvania railroad shows that in its lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie, it owns 133,411 freight cars and that 130,915, or 98 per cent of these are equipped with air brakes. In a violent explosion at Havana, Cuba, two brick buildings were wrecked, six killed and many injured. It is suspected the building was dynamited. The passenger department of the Rock Island railway has issued a circular announcing that the limit on passenger tickets will be extended when the original purchasers are unable to use them on account of sickness, provided a certificate from a physician certifying the facts is obtained. The constructing quartermaster at Fort Leavenworth has received instructions to proceed with the construction of 15 new buildings at the post. Fire recently damaged the Lanyon Zinc company's plant at Iola, Kan., to the extent of $50,000. The circuit court of Chicago has declared constitutional the law authorizing the issue by the city of $75,000,000 worth of street railway certificates as a part of the plan for municipal ownership. President Palma, of Cuba, has directed that all hostilities cease while an effort is being made to arrange with the insurgents for a settlement of differences and thus prevent intervention by the United States. Lyte Pulajanes recently made a night attack on the camp of a detachment of the Twenty-fourth infantry, colored, and before being driven off succeeded in killing two and wounding eight soldiers. A OPENS UP A NEW INDUSTRY OPENS UP A NEW INDUSTRY Agricultural Department Makes Alcohol From Corn Cobs. A Ton of Waste Material From a Canery Makes 15 Gallons of the Spirits. Washington, Sept. 15.—In the manufacture of alcohol from corn cobs and corn stalks, at small cost, the department of agriculture is developing a new industry that the department says is likely to be of a large commercial value. Investigations which the department is making at Hoopeston, Ill., have proven that the large quantities of corn cobs which every year heretofore have gone to waste can be converted into alcohol in sufficient quantities to justify the erection of a distilling plant in connection with a corn cannery. The department of agriculture sent two chemists to Hoopeston to make experiments at a large cannery there. They have succeeded by simple methods in getting six gallons of alcohol from a ton of green corn stalks. A statement concerning the experiments by one of the scientists of the department reads: "At different times during the past 25 years the department has conducted experiments along the same line, but with common field corn stalks. These tests show that there are 240 pounds of fermentable substance in a ton of green field corn stalks which will yield about half of their weight in absolute alcohol. In round numbers, a ton of stalks will produce 100 pounds of alcohol or 200 pounds of proof spirits. As a gallon of alcohol weighs nearly seven pounds, there should be 15 gallons of alcohol in a ton of stalks. BURTON PLEA FILED. The Supreme Court Is Asked to Grant the Former Senator from Kansas a New Hearing. Washington, Sept. 15.—A brief in support of the petition of Former United States Senator Burton, of Kansas, for a rehearing in the case in which he has been found guilty of accepting a fee for services rendered the Rialto Grain company of St. Louis, was filed in the supreme court of the United States Friday. The brief is in the nature of a supplication for another opportunity to present the case, and says in part: "Believing that the trial in the court below was not a fair one, and that the verdict rests on evidence not technically but substantially improper, evidence which removed the case from the region of fact to the realm of suspicion, and believing also that evidence was excluded which should meet and rebut the evidence wrongfully decided, we earnestly pray for a rehearing." NEBRASKA TORNADO. Four Persons Were Killed and Seven Injured by a Storm in Johnson County. Tecumseh, Neb., Sept. 16.—Two violent and seemingly distinct storms visited Johnson county Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of four persons, fatal injury of two and painful injury of five others. Three were killed by lightning near the town of Elmcreek. A party of thresheres were at work on the farm of Henry Walthers when a rain and electric storm came up. Four of the men crawled under the threshing machine, which was shattered by a lightning bolt and three instantly killed. Henry Walthers, Jr., was badly shocked and burned, but will probably recover. The second storm, a tornado in violence, swept over a country district ten miles west of Tecumseh, demolishing a school house, killing the Koehler boy, fatally injuring two other school children, names unknown, and inflicting severe injuries on four others in the school house. Many barns and windmills were blown down, but there have been no further reports of deaths or injuries. MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH. Live Stock Kansas City, Sept. 18. 18-Cattle-Native steers, $4,000/6.40; cows and heifers, $1.75 @5.00; stockers and feeders, $2.50/4.50; western steers, $3,400/7.55. Hogs-Bulk of sales, $1,090/6.35. Sheep-Mutters, $4.75 @5.50; lambs, $5,000/7.90. Chicago, Sept. 18. 18-Cattle-Beeves, $3.80 @6.55; cows and heifers, $1.50/5.20; stockers and feeders, $2,090/4.45. Hogs-Mixed and bunchers, $2.50. Sheep, $7.55 5.70; lambs, $5,000/8.00. St. Louis, Sept. 18. 18-Beeef steers, $3,060/6.50 stockers and feeders, $2,090/4.25; cows and heifers, $2,400/5.30. Texas steers, $3,005/1.50 Hogs-Pigs and lights, $1,090/6.45. Sheep -Natives, $3,000/5.75; lambs, $4,500/7.50. MARK. Kansas City, Sept. 18. 18-Close-Wheat- Steady; Sept. 64%; Dec. 66%; May 76%; cash no. 2 hard 66%; No. 3 66%; No. 67%; cash no. 3 55%; Corn-Unchanged to lower Stock; Dec. 27%; May 3%; cash no. 2 mixed 43%; No. 2 white 45. Outs-Unchanged; No. 2 white 32%; N. mixed 29%; No. 32%. Chicago, Sept. 18. -Cash-Wheat-No. 2 red 72%@73; No. 3 red 71%@72; No. 2 hard 71%@72; No. 3 hard 69%@72; No. 1 north- 71%@72; No. 3 hard 69%@72; No. 3 spring 76%@72; Corn.-No. 2 47; No. 3 48%@47; Oats.-No. 2 31%@47; No. 3 31%@47; St. Louis, Sept. 18. -Close-Wheat-Futures lower; cash firm; track No. 2 red cash 71%@72; No. 2 hard 69%@72; Dec. 7%@72; May 74%. -Corn-Lower; track No. 2 cash No. white 48%; Dec. 40%; May 41% @41%; Weak; track No. 2 32%@32%; No. 2 white 34%; Dec. 32%; May 34% @34%; **Produce.** Kansas City, Sept. 18. -Eggs, 19%c pat doz. Poultry-Hens, 16c; broilers, 11c; urkeys, 11c; Butter-Creamery, extra, 2c firsts, 18c; packing stock, 18%c; Potatoes, 40%c per bu. Cabbage, $1.00 per Tomatoes, $40%c per bu. Onions @40%c per bus. Watermelons, $10 to $1 per hundred. Rock Island System Wichita, August 1, H Preferred Route to, from and tween Chicago, St. Louis, Mena Peoria, Kansas City, St. Joseph ha, Denver, Colorado Springs, Worth, St. Paul, Minneapolis and anywhere beyond. 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