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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER. OUR WOMEN They Are Doing Great Work In Race Up-Lifting. Our Men should Protect and Honor Them EIGTHTH YEAR. OUR W They Are Doing Race Up-Lift should Pr Honor THE AFRO-AMERICAN WOMAN AND HER WORK. The character of Afro-American womanhood, notably since the war, is a wholesome reply to the outrageously injust and misleading representations of certain newspapers and alleged novelties. She has rendered a good and helpful service. In this article we shall endeavor to speak of some of the good things the Afro-American woman has done in the effort to life her race to a high and aditable place in the citizenship of the Republic. That she s and has been the strongest, most helpful and sweet-tit influence in the life of the Afro-American people is a truth which no one of us will be found to dispute, at least in the bosom of his family, whether he has long or short hair, that she has developed a strong and fascinating type of womanhood—due to the blessings of freedom to order her life after the highest and most approved American standards—is apparent to those familiar with her in the home, in the school, in the church and in social life. Vivacious, wiley, musical and imaginative, with physical development of every variation resulting from a good foundation, cultivated intelligence, leisure and the attention in which women so excel in the care of their persons, it is not at all strange that she has become a creature of whom the male members of her race the proud and jealous, with a well defined tendency to become more so, with the corresponding growth of disposition to make the men of other races pay her the respect and deference which in our civilization have become the honest due of noble womanhood. We shall have made a long step lead when this latter growth has so far developed that an insult to our women will be resented as promptly and effectively as the men of other races resent it under like provocation. Race of men who will not give proper respect, deference and protection to their women need not expect the men of other races to do it for them. We have to exalt our own, as we are coming more and more to do, we would have the men of other races do it. But it was necessary under the demoralizing teachings of the school of slavery, to learn this lesson, which, t's far to admit, too many of men have not yet learned. But that the lesson has been thoroughly ingested by a large and dominant percentage of Afro-American men is one of the most gratifying facts in the sit-down. the best and most effective work that we have done in Afro-American woman has done the race and for the country has done in the makng of homes since war, at the cose of which she lived without any home at all. In our work she has done a service for race and for the country which is most estimate or price. Millions of have done this in every State of Union; while the homes of a small village of them have been made all a fastidious taste and culture and desire. These homes are to be in every large community in the country, and are multiplying very rapidly as the men grow more and more possession of the worldly goods which make for luxurious and comfortable home-living. It would surprise detractors of the womanhood of race if they could mingle with the home-builders and with th se draw about them, but this they must do, because the sanctity of the life is barred against curiosity seek- ers; it will always be that way until the social barriers are broken down, and the rule of worth is substituted for the rule of color, in the oscial relation in this country. And that is being done gradually, the protestation of some people to the contrary notwithstanding. In all of the large cities of the North and West the intercourse of influential Afro-American men and women is becoming more cordial and intimate with people of other races of like social standing. It will be more so in the future than it is now and than it has been. There is nothing abnormal about this tendency. Like seeks like among all of the various races of which our citizenship is composed. Why should be expected or desired that Afro-Americans should live separate and apart, socially, from the rest of the people? And, as a mater of fact, no rule or law can ever be established and enforced absolutely separating the races in any of the relations of life, in the North or in the South, simply because it is impossible to keep white folks away from black and colored folks. But the Afro-American woman has done more than build a home; she has while doing it helped to educate her children, at what sacrifice will never be known, so that the general illiteracy of the race has been reduced since the War by fifty-five per cent. This is in itself a herbulean achievement. In the making of the home and the education of her children she also laid the foundation of a society of her own of congenial people, so that every community in the country now where Afro-Americans are found n numbers has such a society—as select and exclusive of its kind as that of their white neighbors. Time, education and the amassment of greater wealth will enlarge and strengthen this society, which must be regarded as that which is strongest and best in the life of the Afro-American people, even as it is amohg the people of other races. In this society we have all of the essential qualities which the society of other races contains; immature, of course, but present, and growing in all of the elements of strength. It has been made by the Afro-American woman, and is one of the best and most helpful of her creations, as the sifting of the bad and harmful from the good and helpful among people of all races s of paramount importance. Those who lump all Afro-Americans as looking and being alike in moral, mental and material condition are not only ignorant of the facts or deliberately malicious, but they are being taught and reubek in the most effective way by the Afro-American woman in the society which she has made for herself since the War, and which she is constantly extending and strengthening. Too much praise cannot be given to her for the work she has accomplished in this matter, nor can the importance of it be overestimated. The good results of it will appear more conspicuously in the future than in the past in the enhanced respect shown the Afro-American people by their fellow-citizens, who are already beginning to differentiate Afro-American race elements,—to sift the bad from the good, and to less generally regard the whole mass as being of a kind, an injustice which is not done to any other race element on the Continent. The next most important service which the Afro-American woman has rendered her race and the country is that she has rendered and is rendering in the work of education. Here she has proved is a field in which she i WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, DEC.22, 1906. PARTY AND PICNIC ORDERS A SPECIALTY 154N. Emporia Ave., New Phoebe 1893 Old Phone 8 perfectly at home, not only in the Southern States, where her labors are employed exclusively among her own people, but in the schools of the North and West, where she is allowed a fairer chance to measure arms with the teachers of other races. In the City of New York, for example, where she has had this chance but a few years, she has made her place so secure that there is now no hesitation on the part of the school authorities in assigning her to teach in white schools along with others qualified. If there is an occasional protest now and then, it is of the rarest occurrence, and usually proceeds from some Southern white person who has got into the teaching body by accident and seeks to boss the job. This spirit is bound to wear itself out in the North and West in time, and it should do so in the Sotuhern States, and is likely to do so, by the infusing of foreign blood into the turgid blood of the South, it being noticeable that foreigners have less prejudice of race based on color than native-born Americans. We have had some splendid women in the work of education. These among the more conspicuous of the vast army engaged in the good work, laboring with zeal and enthusiasm to make good and capable Afro-American men and women for the duties of the future. Today there are some 30,000 Afro-American women teaching in the public schools, the seminaries and the colleges of the country, where, at the end of the War, forty-one years ago, there were not a baker's dozen. As in the home and the school, so in the work of the church, the Afro-American woman has been and is a power for good, if not the chief pillar of strength and inspiration. In the work of charity and charitable organizations she has also let the way and has done a good and lasting work. In short the Afro-American woman has made a place for herself in the work of the home, the school and the church which the womanhood of any race could well be proud of, and of which Afro-American men are proud, and they deserve all the more credit for what they have done and are doing because they were compelled from the necessities of the case to build from the ground up upon a foundation of their own digging. All honor to the Afro-American woman. As a slave and as a free woman she has acquitted herself, under most trying circumstances, to be a woman every inch of her, resourceful, courageous and persevering in the heavy tasks laid upon her; and she has her reward in the tender affection of the men of her race, who appreciate and love her because she has proved herself in the place where she stands to be the equal in womanly qualities of the womanhood of any of the other race elements on the American continent. COULTER-BARTON NUPTIALS. Anyone who tries to get superior results from inferior methods, from cheapness in quality of material or service, deludes himself. WILL PAY DEATH CLAIM. The daughters of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34 will pay the endowment of their late beloved daughter Mary A. Swan, who died recently to the beneficaries at New Hope Baptist church next Sunday night, December 23d. ODD FELLOWS ELECT. Home of the West Lodge No. 2906, G. U. O. O. F., held the election of their officers Wednesday night. Quite a good meeting was held and the elec- ton went on smoothly. The following are the officers chosen: Al Covington.....N. G. Alex Jones.....V. G. A. L. Case.....N. F. Geo. A. Wallace.....P. S. R. A. Gibson.....E. S. Ed F. Thomas.....Treasurer W. N. Miller.....Advocate J. L. Harper.....Chaplain Jno. Edington.....P. N. G. The officers elected will assume their duties the first Wednesday in 1907. Mrs. Tasco is on the sick ist. THEY SAY the wedding bells are beginning to ring. Ed. F. Thomas, R. A. Gibson, Ed Landrum, L. H. White and W. N. Miller were given the Household of Ruth degrees Wednesday afternoon. The Sisters of Ruth were very kind to these very timid candidates. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? --- Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, left Sunday night to spend the holidays with his family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He will be at his post of duty the first Sunday in the new year. Arthur Bateman, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bluet was in the city last week and accompanied his wife to Wier Cty, where they will make their future home. Mr. Bateman was until recently attached to the United States navy, and his time of enlistment having expired decided to locate Sunday in the new year. Mrs. Geo, rr, sr., royally entertained at her beautiful home, 808 E. 13th, Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4. A most toothsome four-course repast was served. And all agreed that Mrs. Orr was a most acceptable hostess. Those present were: Mrs. Maggie Coffee, Mrs. Lillian Madison, of Oskaloosa, Mrs. J. S. Quarles of St. Louis, Mrs. Lizzie Madison and Mrs. W. N. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. H. Fray have moved into their own home in the south part of the city. They have built an ideal home and are now setting down in the cozy residence. Bring your job printing to the Searchlight, 601 N. Main. We will appreciate it. ORDER CELEBRATED Ice Cream e and Retail Scores Tillman Editor Searchlight. Sir: Senator Ben Tillman has again disgraced the senate of the United equality is a matter of fitness and States by his unwarranted abuse of the Negro race, which is composed of citizens of this country who are entitled to the same consideration before the law as any other citizens. When Senator Tillman was elected to the senate of the United States he certainly took the sual oath of office, namely: to support the constitution of the United States and the laws made in purance thereof. But when the senator' repeatedly declares that in South Carolina we shoot the Negroes that we lynch them, that we used the tissue ballots to cheat them out of their vote till we revised our constitutions so as to disfranchise the Negroes does he not plead guilty, to having violated his oath and the fundamental law of this country? Does he not confess that he and his constituency are guilty of high crimes against this government, for which he should not only be expelled from the senate, but should be placed on trial for violating the constitution and the law? But Tillman is not only unmindful of his oath of office. He said recently in a speech in Chicago: "To hell with the laws of this country." Of course such a man may be expected to be blind in one eye, or both, to the rights of ten million human beings whom he hates with a relentless hatred, for no other reason except they are black and were once the property of white men at the south, and have been librated and given the right to vote. Senator Tillman inveighs against the Fifteenth amendment to the constitution because it gives Negroes the same rights of elective franchise as white people exercise. I wish I had the time and space to discuss the origin and necessity and benefits of the Fifteenth amendment to all other classes of citizens as well as to the Negro citizens. But suffice it to say to Senator Tillman that the repeal of the Fifteenth amendment is the last thing the American people will stand for, not because they are so radically different in their views concerning the Negro from those of Senator Tillman, but because included in that amendment is a prohibition which precludes Senator Tillman and those who think as he does from interfering with white men's right to vote. Should the future bring with it the historic "Know-nothing-ism" and "A. P. A. -ism" and other foolisms, white men would feel the need of the amendment to protect their rights. Take the amendment as it stands. it is a good law for the white man and good for the Negro man; it is good law for the Italian-American, the German-American, and the Scandinavian-American, and for all other and diverse and varied peoples whose "home" is under our flag. The amendment protects all races and prohibits any state from denying any person from voting on account of his race, so that it can be seen that to repeal that amendment to get rid of the Negro's right to vote, then a foreigner may not be allowed to vote on account of his race. The sufficiency of reasons for depriving a certain class of people of their right must give way to the inherent genius and spirit of American ideals, however difficult of consummation they may be and the entire people must not be placed in danger, however remote, merely to satisfy the sentimental pride of a portion of the people. If there was any blunder in the enactment of the Fifteenth amendment, it lies rather in the fact that no provision was made to improve the newly enfranchised Negroes for citizenship at the time it was enacted. But I dare say that the Negroes are as NO.40 well qualified and prepared as are the average immigrant who comes to this country who knows nothing of the genius of our government, knows nothing of our laws and less of our language, habits and customs. Yet there is no objection to them voting because the Fifteenth amendment allows and protects them in voting. Senator Tillman says in his complaint that the race has done nothing Does he not know that the Negro race was born forty years ago. It was then homeless, friendless, penniless without even a name. Since that time it owns fifteen million dollars' worth of school property, fifty million dollars' worth of church property, 140,000 homes and farms valued at $19,000,000, and personal property to the amount of $170,000; that the race pays taxes on $3,000,000 worth of property; that the illiteracy of the race has been reduced to 45 per cent; that it has a great many inventors; that there are 600 newspapers and periodicals owned by Negroes; that the man who took the prize in France as a sculptor is an American Negro; that the race has produced great educators, musicians, orators and playwriters, 300 lawyers and 500 actors. Two Negroes have filled the high position of United States senator and many have been members of congress. Does Senator Tillman remember Hon. R. Brown Elliott, a Negro who represented South Carolina in congress and who was at one time attorney general of that state? Perhaps he does, and is fearful that his state will be again represented in congress by men who have brains and a sense of fairness. If the senator would differentiate between the good Negroes and the bad ones, the race would have less cause to censure him, for it must be known to him that there are good Negroes and bad Negroes, just as there are good white men and bad white men. The senator should know that a majority of the Negroes are industrious, law abiding, frugal and intelligent citizens who would protect the honor and integrity of this country with their lives as they have often done, and who would protect the property, homes and virtue of white women as readily as they will protect their own homes and the virtue of their own women. Social equality is a nightmare that haunts the senator. I know. I can say that not many Negroes are lying awake at night studying about social equality. A majority of the race do not want social equality. That is not our contention. Our contention is equity before the law, that we may be allowed to live, to provide for and educate and protect our families. Social congeniality and the race wants no law on the books that will attempt to regulate it. It has nothing to do with equal justice. Social equality comes by preferment, by invitation. Such a thing cannot possibly exist in any society, for as long as men and women differ in tastes, just so long will each chose the company most congenial to him or her. Each person must make for himself or herself his or her social circle. The border of social equality has been stretched to cover almost every relation of life and to thwart the purposes of justice. Can it be said that it is social equality between persons to ride in the same coach, walk the same streets, vote at the same polling place, look at the same pictures, listen to the same music, breathe the same air, shiver in the same cold, warm in the same sun, love the same country and defend the same flag? If, as the senator says, the Negroes are low and unworthy of citizenship, is it not time that Tillman should be doing something to improve the Negroes (Continued on Page 4.) The image depicts a religious figure, likely a saint, holding a child. The figure is wearing a headband and a robe, and there is a halo around the head. The child is also wearing a robe and a headband. The background is plain and does not contain any additional details. Christmas in Bethlehem How the Glad Holiday Is Celebrated in Christ's Natal Town. The little city of Bethlehem is set upon a hill which is crowned by the church of the Nativity, writes Marion Island. The Grotto, which all sects believers have agreed upon as the archplace of our Lord, is directly under the church and entirely dependent on light upon artificial means. A silver star is let into the pavement of a circular niche, above which is an arbor adorned with the usual churchly emblems. By the light of 15 colored embs suspended under the altar we read the inscription in Latin: "Here Jesus Christ Was Born of the Virgin Mary." The long line of pilgrims prostrated themselves, one by one, and kissed the ear, some with dropping tears—all, gently—solemnized beyond the range speech. It did not add to our solmity to be shown the manger, decoated with lace and an embroidered scar cloth. The really impressive things were casual glimpses of the rough stone ails and roof of the ancient stable, visible here and there between the body decorations. The service of Christmas Eve began at half-past ten at night and concluded at half-past two in the morning. At midnight a hullaby from the organ preluded the supreme moment of the occasion—the sudden folding back of a curtain above the altar, recessing a manger-cradle and a box wax pill. The exultant outburst of organ and choir in a magnificent Gloria in acclivities accompanied the stately professional of the entire staff of priests and acylates, chanting and swinging ensers while they bore up one aisle down another, back to the high star, the same doll, dressed in camouflage and lace, and nestling in the emrace of the richly appareled bishop. Every incident of our last night in animal camp in Bethlehem recurs to see with peculiar distinctness. How, at the darkness deepened, the red,inking eyes of the charcoal craters of the wonderful portable stove preened over by our accomplished chef the door of the kitchen tent—the night being breezeless—shone upon our heads, while our quiet talk went on of what had happened in the town behind us. We spoke longest of David's Great-Son, and of the Birth that was to draw the eyes and thoughts of all kings to the little city on the hilltop the land of Juda. At midnight, kept wakeful by the ash and burden of thought, I arose look from the tent door upon the A Christmas Carol It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending o'er the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good-will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. For lo! the days are hastening on By prophet-bards forzold, When with the ever-circling years Comes round the age of gold: When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing. E. H. Sears. MADONNA AND CHILD. watchful stars that here have a conscious majesty that I had never recognized elsewhere, and wondered anew where, amidst the glittering hosts "marshaled on the nightly plain" had flashed the Star of Bethlehem. For the last time CHRISTMAS BELLS. Christmas bells, Christmas bells, On the air the music swells; All join in the gladsome lay; Christ our Lord was born to-day. Christmas bells, Christmas bells, O, the joy and cheer which tells Of our Saviour's lowly birth, Peace and good will to the earth. Christmas bells, Christmas bells, On the air the song still swells, See the Star of Bethlehem shine With a light so bright, divine. —Marie Merliam. A Difference. Christmas comes but once a year, and in that respect it differs from the collectors who call to collect for Christmas expenses. in our eventful series of journeyneys we saw the dawn redden the mountains of Moab, the thin crescent of the waning moon dying, while we gazed, before the brightness of the coming sun. "Do you think children should be encouraged to believe in Santa Claus?" "Yes," answered the man who never looks happy. "A little touch of the supernatural keeps them from being too frank in expressing dissatisfaction with their Christmas gifts."—Washington Star. Provision Sure Enough. "Are you making any provision for the future?" "Yes, she's just building her Christ mas fruit cakes." -Houston Post. Three Times. Christmas in reality comes three times a year—at Christmas, and before and after—Life. Drastic Methods Employed by Russia in Poland. Thousands Are Victims to Government's Policies-Industries Bankrupt and People Dispirited. Warsaw, Russian Poland, Dec. 17 — Reports received from points throughout Russian Poland show that the government's policy of firmness has been successful in subduing the last of the smoldering snars of revolution, this result was accomplished at a terrible cost to the Indian people, the number of victims being estimated at thousands. Business has become stagnant, the trades and industries are bankrupt and the masses are despirited and in a state of poverty. Reports Sunday from Ceznstochowa, which is a typical Polish town with a population of about 50,000 including many Jews show that seven so-called terrorists have been tried by drumhead courtmartial and executed in the last two days. In the early part of last week, five terrorists were tried, covicted and shot here, as also were three at Sieradz, near Kaliz, two at Tomaszow and one at Lomza. These executions have been going on so constantly throughout Poland generally that it has become almost superfluous to repeat the daily chronicle of military executions. Despite the depressing effect of this martial rule the Poles are busily engaged in organizing their forces for the next parliamentary elections. For the time being party differences have been forgotten and the national spirit has brought about a merger of the three great Polish parties—Conservative, Progressive and Democratic. These are selecting fusion candidates representing Polish national ideals. The new Polish school system is also bringing out evidence of national energy as the permission to establish private schools with Polish teachers has resulted in the formation of 800 schools with an attendance of 75,000 Polish children. Altogether, despite the darkness of the present martial conditions the situation has been somewhat relieved by new evidences of the indomitable spirit of the Polish people asserting itself. Topeka, Kan., Dec. 15.—"Outrageous exaggeration," is the characterization by Gov. E. W. Hoch of articles which appeared during the last few days in eastern newspapers as special dispatches under a Topeka date line, telling of awful suffering in southwestern Kansas because of the zero weather which has prevailed there and the uncommon shortage of fuel. Some of these dispatches went so far as to state that because of the conditions the people were hudling together in churches and public buildings so as to avoid possible death from exposure. To Govern Western Athletics. 10. Govern Western Athletics Columbia, Mo., Dec. 17.—Prof. C. W. Hetherington, director of athletics of Missouri university, has taken the initiative in a movement to form an association of western universities for the purpose of governing athletics. He has issued a call for a meeting between representatives of Kansas, Nebraska, Washington, St. Louis, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, with possibly others, to discuss the matter. No date has been fixed but it is proposed to hold the meeting in Kansas City soon after the holidays. President Will Talk to Editors. Washington, Dec. 19.-President Roosevelt told a committee of the National Editorial association Monday that he would make a speech before their association on the occasion of his visit to the dedication of the Georgia building at the Jamestown exposition in June. The editors will hold their annual convention at Jamestown on the 13th, 14th and 15th of that month. A Territory Shortage. Muskogee, I. T., Dec. 19.—There is an apparent shortage in the funds of the office of the disbursing agent of the Indian agency here of $6,000. The safe in the agent's office was opened Monday night and this amount found to be unaccounted for, apparently. The fact was reported to the department of the interior at Washington. Fear a Second Maine Disaster. Honolulu, Dec. 19.—The Japanese consul here says that the visiting squadron which will arrive at Honolulu in February will not proceed to San Francisco, as originally intended, because a repetition of the Maine disaster is feared owing to the alleged over-wrought condition of American feeling. Last Bids for the Big Pasture Lawton, Ok., Dec. 17. —The last bid for government land in the Kiowa and Commanche reservations, known as the big pasture, was received at four o'clock Saturday afternoon. The total number is 7,621. The opening of bids will begin Monday morning and continue probably two weeks. A. Missourian Conformed Washington, Dec 19.—The senate in executive session Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Lebbeus R. Wilfley of Missouri to be the judge of the United States court for China. We are full of bargains in China, Glassware.Toilet Sets Parlor Lamps, Dinner Sets, from $7.50 to $75 00, Rich Cut Glass, Water Sets, etc Christmas Time Is drawing near, you should come and consider my New Stoak of Goods many delicacies of the season for which to make up a dinner for this event. For Xmas and New Year we will have a choice supply of A. BOOTH & CO'S CELEBRATED BALTIMORE OYSTERS. Also Fresh Fish, The best Turkeys and Chickens as well as Native Corn Fed Beef. Only the Best. BEFORE GOING Elsewhere, consult us for your Christmas Candies, Fruit, and Fancy Groceries. Everything in the Grocery Line, Choicest and Best and prices are low and our Goods Fresh. 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In Russia there are several woman mayors, and they were elected not out of gallantry, but simply because they were considered to be better: fitted than anyone else to be intrusted with the interests of the community. --- Watches Cleaned Main Springs Clock Cleaned Crystals, Hunting Balance Staffs 406 East Douglas Ave. Staring at the windows of their adored ones is the way Mexican lovers woo. If the young woman is agreeable, she will appear at the window after several days, and they thus become acquainted. Naive. Little Sophia has just been informed that she has a little sister. "Oh, how lovely! Please, please let me be the one to tell mamma." Translated for Transatlantic Tales from El Diario de la Marina. Phone 294 Ceehbnclln ———— ——____ MEZA, Sissi EANs @ Smee W.N. MILLER.........05...++.Edltor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mall Matter. 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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. WU ____ ; FOR OUR RACE TRADE. The Searchlight Presents the Names of Merchants who Want the Trade of the Colored People. There has been much said of late about some of the stores of Wichita drawing the color line and in order to find out the Searchlight man has spent much time in visiting the var- fous stores in our city and as a re- sult presents the names of the bus- ines houses who say to the colored people of our elty that they want thelr trade—why trade with a man who does not want your trade when we present to you the names of so many first-class places of business who want your trade, will sell you good goods, just as cheap as any others and will treat you like human beings. If a maii in business wants the trade of any particular people he will let it be known through the newspapers pub- lished by and in the Interest of those people. Our people are being discriminated against so much that it is high time they would stop, consider and only trade where they will receive cour- teous treatment. We present you the names through our advertising col- umns and leave it to you to select. ‘Any of the stores whose “ad” appears in our columns will treat you right, ‘Trade with the merchants who want your trade and say so by advertising in the race organ. Before buying read over our “ads” and spend your money with these people. DEFENDS NEGRO SOLDIERS. Congressman Scott defends the Ne- gro soldier in a recent letter to his paper, the Iola Register, written from ‘Washington, as follows: “The discharge of the battalion of colored troops on account of the trag- edy at Brownsville, Tex., a few weeks ago, came promptly before congress by the introduction on the first day in the senate of a resolution calling for information in regard to the matter. ‘This call has been responded to by the pwblication of the reports of three of- ficers who were sent to Brownsville to investigate the facts, and by strong letter from the secretary of war affirming not only the legality but the necessity of the president's action, The affair has found an echo In the house also by the introduction of a Dill by Congressman Slayden, of Texas, pro- viding that all the Negroes now in the army shall be mustered out and that no Negro troops shall hereafter be en- listed. “It is not likely, of course, that this bill will ever come up for considera- tion, but I cannot belp regarding it a: most unfortunate that it should ever be introduced. The history of om country from the Revolutionary wat down shows that the Negroes, wher properly led, have been brave soldier: ‘and have rendered the country goo service. It seems mighty bad states- manship to deliberately sek to weaken the military strength of the country. In time of real trouble the soldiers which could come from the 10,000,000 Negroes in the United States would be a very effective and important factor, [and it seems to me enlistment of the young men of this race in the army should be encouraged rather than de- nied.” MOTTO. “It is no benefit to have given me something, but {t is a benefit to have enabled me tovobtain something for | myself.”—Emerson. ‘The wise man is he who thinks and then acts in accordance with the thinking. LOCALS —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— ii bia TT Send your news notes and local hoppenings to 601 North Main Street. Boren Go to Hoffman's, 308 North Main, for Christmas candies. All home made. CHRISTMAS AT THE TABERNACLE RAPTIST CHURCH. eee pbc: Ee es eee tee 8. Recitation—Minnie Herring. 9. Recitation—George Hunter. EL eee cree 19. Song—Choir. fe Recitation—George Miller. 28. Song—‘Joy to the World.”—Con- , Do You Want Long Hair? IF SO, SEE Mrs. Geo. McDonald, Sole Agent For | MME. C. J. WALKER’S | Wonderful Hair Grower | Mrs, MeDonald is the Sole , Agent and uses the same | process which Mme. Wal- ker uses in making the hair grow. Office at 634 North Wabash Ave., For Full Particulars Serre Go to Hoffman's, 308 North Main, for Christmas candies, All_ home made. RUTHS ELECT OFFICERS. Household of Ruth No. i2 elected officers Wednesday afternoon. ‘The following are the officers elected: Mrs, M. BE. Carr—M. N. G. Mrs, L. H. White-R. N. G. Mrs, L. Anderson—P, M. N. G Miss L, Covington—Secretary. Mrs. P. Dinfrey—Treas. Mrs. M. Butler—N. G. "Mrs. C, W. Giles —W. Prel Installation first Wednesday in Jan- uary. WICHITA’ AT THE INTER-STATE LITERARY. Quite a notable delegation will rep- resent Wichita at the meeting of the Inter-State Literary Society ih St. Joe next week. The following are the lst: Jas. J. Olden, president Literary So- ciety; Mrs. M. Alexander, the B. T. W club; Prof. A. M. Wilson, schools: Chas, Price, Literary society; Mis: Sallie Rowles, B. T. W. club; Thomas (Glover, Song Service; W. N. Miller ‘the Searchlight. [eve ects <lantgaiion Went wi ‘be known to be there. Look out! THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGH fF |_Rev. J. H. Raimey of Great Bend,| AROUND THE WO! ‘Kansas, passed thrugh the city on NIGHT, ‘Thursday, enroute to ElDorado to at-| The Ladies of the tend the meeting of the Ministers’ and|Ruth have planned a | ‘Deacons’ Union. ‘Thursday night, Dec. 2 Go to Hoffman's, 308 North Main, for | Christmas candies. All_home made. BUY LUMBER FROM METZ. ‘We call the attention of our many readers who desire to buy lumber to the Metz Lumber Co., 3rd and Main. ‘They want your trade, will treat you right, give you bargains and serve you like people. Buy your lumber from them. Both phones 196. Mrs. E. D. Drain and son returned home Saturday from Oklahoma, where they spent nine weeks visiting with husband and father at Binger, Okla- homa, on the Drain farm near that place, They report everything in fine shape in Oklahoma. W. M. Crouch left Thursday morn- ing for Coffeyville in response to a telegram from his daughter, Stella Me- Ginuty, requesting him to come. He will be gone several days. Dr. A. J. Jordan is in the city again after spending several days in Vinita, I. T., with his family and looking after business matters, L. €. Carr is in the city trom Augusta. Joseph Whitted, of Chicago, is in the city to spend the holidays with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whitted | ie Nolley’s Grand Rapids Furniture Greatest (Christmas Sale Something Suitable For A Gict For Ev- ery one. And PRICES TO PLEASE ALL Come early and get your selec- tion before the rush. Rockers $1.25 up. Children Roekers 25c. Dining Chairs ‘5c. PRICES LESS 118—120 North Main Street CECT TTT CETTE TTT TEE You want the best, don’t you ? Then Buy RED STAR EEOUR Purest, Whitest, Sweetest, Best Ask your grocer for it Made in Wichita RED STAR MILL & ELEVATOR GO-, ea EEE FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. A J4-room house and two corner lots for sale at a big bargain. Write Mrs Henrietta Simpson, Watonga, Okla. FOR SAIE—Furnished rooming house in Kausas City, fine location. For particulars see Mrs, M. Ivory, 192 South Mosely avenue, Wichita, Kan. Frank S, Wilkins will leave Satur- ay, Dec. 22nd for Kansas City, Mo. where he will visit with his wife and family who are in that city. He ex- pects to remain there till after Jan. 1st, 1907. Buy your Christmas presents from the merchants who advertise in the Co Some people never get out of the world of pennies into the world of dollars. a ee eee AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE NIGHT. The Ladies of the Household of Ruth have planned a novel social for ‘Thursday night, Dec. 27, to be known as “Around the World in One Night.” There will be five stations represent- ing four nations, America, Japan, Ire- land, Mexico, At each station refresh- ‘ments will be served for only Sc. The public is invited to visit each station. ITHB START will be made at Bos ‘ton, the residence of Mrs. J. L. Har- per, 524 N. Water, where the ladies will serve hot Boston baked beans, 5c. From Boston the merry party will sail to Japan. the home of Mrs. S. W, Jones, 501 N. Water, where Mrs. Jones and Miss L. Covington will serve tea, rice and crackers, 5c. From there you sail to Ireland, the home of Mrs. C. W. Giles,’ 807 N. Wichita, where you will be filled on potatoes and other eatables *and from tere you go to Mexico, the home of Mrs. Ed Landum, 119 West Pine, where Mrs. Landur and Mrs. L. C. Carr will serve chil and hot tomales. The Journey wil end at the home of Mrs. Maggie An- derson, 312 West Murdock, where the American ladies will weleome you wit! friend chicken, ete. Everyone is cordially invited to be with this party Thursday night, Dec 27th, ‘The start will be made at § p m, as above. s ‘W. M. Dunson, Painter and Paper Hanger, All Work Guaranteed 302 W. Murdock Ave., Wichita TESTTTT TTT TESTE ETT TTT IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN ‘THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? “teeeregecenececccencececes | We are in receipt of adetter from our friend Rev. Wm. Turner who is outing in Leokeba, Okla, He reports a fine time with plenty of snow and cold weather. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE. Gicath of Oi, Maw & |'To the H. P.,.V. P., Officers and Mem- | bers of Wichita Tabernacle, No. 34, [Daughters Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme | Ruter of the universe to take from our Imidst our beloved and faithful Dtr Mary A. Swan, who by her Christian sures us that she Is now resting se- renely from her labor in the realms of glory. Whereas, During her ite, our be- loved sister was ever mindful of her duties as a true Daughter of Wichita ‘Tabernacle No. 84, therefore, Be It Resolved, Ry Wichita Taber- nacle No, 84, that while we bow in humble reverence in recogntion of the works of our Great Creator, and say “Thy will be done,” yet we feel keenly jand bow our heads in sorrow at. the loss of our faithful and beloved, Dir Mary A. Swan, We shall always hold her memory dear. Her place can never be filled, Be It Further Resolved, ‘That Wien- tia ‘Tabernacle Nor 84 extends to the bereaved family. our most, profound and sincere sympathy, and say to them we realize that they have lost a kind and loving mother Resolved, further, that a copy of these resolution be:apread on the face of our minutes, a copy given the fam- ily of our beloved Dir, Mary A. Swan, and a copy furnished The Wichita Searchlight for publication. DTR, ELLA KYLE. DIR, J. H. BRANSON. DTR.M.F.GILES. 2 J. W. Owens, Shoe Repairing WORK DONE WHILE YOU WEIT 2nd Saoes Bought and Sold 932 H. Main Street Wichita, Kan, “CHICK” HAWKINS DEAD. William Hawkins, better known as “Chick,” died at the home of his sis- ter, Mrs. Nanny Howard, Saturday night. ‘The deceased was a well kndwr young man about the city. Funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Thurs. day afternoon, Rev. W, H. Tillmar officiating. The deceased was 30 years of age. Mrs, L. R. Goodseal will leave Mon- day morning for Guthrie, Okla., to visit among relatives and friends for about ten days. ‘The officers-clect of Princess Chap- ter No. 12, 0. E. S., were installed Sat- ‘urday afternoon. Bat et eS 66 Second t-o None” PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS = It Is White As SNOW—TRY IT— Oro Weiss, Agent I Have Recently Purchased ——THE—— Court House Groce ] havea full line of fresh and wholesome Fan- cy and Staple Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Flour, Meal, Vegetables, Canned Goods Brooms, Butter, Eggs, Coal Oil, Gasoline, Sta- tionary, and in fact, anything and everything you may want in the Grocery Line. Your Trade Solicited T. C. BOYD, Proprietor NEW PHONE 2046 Court House Grocery 601 N. Main St. Pee Shee Rie OAR i Rat tackle | OroecH's Pave Groene | Prescriptions Filled with Care «.. Drugs of all kinds, Cigars and Tobacco... Your patronage solicited. + Once a customer, alwaysa custemer. Our store is Headquaaters for Colored people. | 615 North Main st. spnecencucceceesercerseney cecencencececacceeetttt ee ee ee ee ee ee USE spec —— IMBODEN’S j IMPERIAL FLOUR————__— BREAKFAST FOOD ——and you will Love good eating —~ AT YOUR GROCFRS IMBODEN MILLING C0. Flee Be Bebfefotedin PEELE ELEEEE EE EEA There is where you can get your Shirt Waist, Wot oO en Shirt or Coat or Husband’s Suit Cleaned, and Pret Oo ed or your faded goods Dyei and get the very be & work done by the best improved appliances and skill workmen. * . * . * Fine Dry Cleaning, Ste a Cleaning, Steam Dyeing, Pressing and Repairing: White Plumes Cleaned, Properly Bleached vo andCurled. | Hats Cleaned | 2 i ORNS IRWIN ONAN IAO CLA (1) KDcve&Cleanino Works fs ra Stock of Ladies’ and Gents ~ . ix Second Hand Clothing For Sale Very Cheap at Retail or in Job Lots. wT Goods ealled for and delivered. oO C, G, HANSON, Prop. 330 North Main St., Phone 2003 o s C pe ee es, whe Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Griggs re-| Mrs. Lawson Fines, who 00" turned from Springfield, Tl, Sunday, | nied her mother to their home in where they visited the relatives of Mr.|has returned after a very FP... Griggs in that city. ‘They arrived there| three weeks’ visit in the im ‘on November 28th, and Mr. Griggs | State. cooked the Thanksgiving dinner for the} ee whoel family. ‘They remained. till asl st tails, bot? ho can't fails Wichite. ‘They report a fine time. ('™" Who c* Mrs. Lawson Fines, who ac nied her mother to their home in Text hss returned after a very HMA) tree weeks’ visit in the Lone 5 State. ‘the man. who can't falls, bot man who can, always succeeds ner 3rd & Main When In Coffeyville Stop At White Front Boarding House First Class Accomodations Prices Reasonable BROOKS & WILLIAMS, Props. 24 So. Walnut St. Coffeyville, Kansas Sanner Mills CUSTOM GKINDING ..... A Specialty ..... L KINDS OF COAL & FEED STOENBROCH BROS, PROPS. N. Main St. Photo EERLESS TEAM LAUNDRY Best Laundry In The City Phone 283 RECOVER 2 SUNS. PREPA W. S. MENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. VM Dunson Music Teacher Of- Mandolin and Guitar lessons At Reasonable Prices 302 West Murdock Ave end the children -- Hours 6 to 9 p. m. G. J. Jones, REAL ESTATE INSURANCE and LOANS CHATTLE : MORTGAGES 429 Kansas Avenue TOPEKA, KANSAS 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may likely ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably permissible. Communities are strictly confidential. HANBOOK on Patents free Oleast agency for securing patents. Patents must be through Mum & Co. receive social notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. handsonly illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a four months, $1. Sold by all newdealers. UNN & Co. 381 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St. Washington D.C. Use curray's Reliable Nerve Balm curray's Reliable Antiseptic Salve curray's Reliable Extracts curray's Reliable Perfumes curray's Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual they are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Chita! - - - Kansas Miss Clara F. has a fine new ring hade a present to her. Look out for the rest. Mrs. Mae Buckner is reported quite ill with diphtheria. Miss Hortense Bright was in buying Santa Claus for her school, Christmas. Mrs. Cora Fleming was made a present by her husband, Marion Fleming, of a fine gold watch; also a new graphophone. Christmas presents seem to be flying around soon. The wealthy young farmer, G. A. Williams, was in town Saturday. George Floyd, of Kingman, will be the first cook at the Hupp's Hotel in Pratt. Miss Edna Alexander will start to Kansas City, Mo., in a few days to spend her holidays there. NEWS OF GREAT BEND. Miss Katie Joshlin is much better at this writing. Mrs. Anna Bynmun is on the sick list. There should be a copy of the Searchlight in the home of every colored family in Great Bend. Rev. J. H. Raimey made a flying trip to Eldorado to attend the quarterly board meeting. He returned Saturday evening. The newly elected officers of Queen Esther Circle were impressively installed by their pastor, Rev. J. H. Raimey Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Under the direction of Mrs. Gertrude Wells this program will be rendered at the A. O. U. W. hall for the benefit of the First Baptist Sunday school and church Wednesday evening, December 26 at 7:30. A cordial welcome to all. Admission, 10 cents. PROGRAM. Chorus.....By the School Invocation.....Rev. J. H. Ralney A Telephone Message..... .....Nona Johnson, Susie Goodman Solo.....Miss Ada Armstrong Dialogue—Father Time's Reception .....By 21 Children Piano Solo.....Miss Etheiol Michaux Select Reading. Rev. Mrs. J. H. Ralney Christmas Visions.....21 Characters Hayseed Drill.....6 Boys, 6 Girls Recitation.....Miss Mattie Johnson Solo.....Miss Ethiol Stephens March of the Pinks. By 9 Young Ladies Solo.....Mr. Alwood Johnson Tableau.....16 Young Ladies Queen Esther Ecicle was royally entertained by Mrs. Millie Calmore, Friday, December 14. After transaction of business a 2-course luncheon was served. Mrs. George Chiles united with the First Baptist church last Sunday. PRETTY PRAIRIE NEWS. Fred and Pearl Banks made a business rip to Partridge last week. Prince Smith has been quite sick the past two weeks but is invroping now. We understand that Robert Biggs, of Hutchinson, has engaged in business recently. Fred and Pearl Banks brought a load of hogs down in Kingman county last week. We hear there is to be a wedding soon. Look out, people. soon. Look out, people. The Misses Nellie and Florence Banks are preparing a lengthy visit the latter part of this month. Joe Banks reports a fine corn crop this year her and two sons have nearly 2,000 bushels husked and will have two thousand more to husk yet. B. R. Smith, one of the wealthiest colored farmers in Reno county has sold his farm and will move to Coffeyville, Kan. just as soon as he can get things in shape to move, he and family will be greatly missed in this vicinity by white and colored, and we all wish him much success in the future and invite them back to see us. There was a certain young man but we will not call the name, while out hunting succeeded in capturing a coon. We wonder why he didn't want his name told. We understand that Bertie James of Pratt, can now be seen quite often since a young lady from Illinois has arrived here. On last Wednesday evening a few young people gathered at the home of the Misses Banks and passed the evening very pleasantly. Miss Florence Banks favored the crowd with several beautiful instrumental solos. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banks spent Saturday in Kingman, returning home the same evening. OMAHA (NEB.) NEWS. Mrs. B. E. Alton is reported very sick at her home. The Lord is blessing us with very nice weather. Little Glades Taylor and Cresia THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT Broomfield are among the sick children of Louise J. B. Tent. Daughter Rebecca Strathers of Queen Eliza Tabernacle, died at 1217 South Sixteenth street, Saturday, November 28. She died in triumph of faith ready and willing to go to her heavenly home. Albert Sellers and Mrs. Lucy Paxton were married in Council Bluffs, last week. Daughter Lulu McQuater is on the sick list. Logan Jackson, nephew of Mrs. W. L. Sellers, will be marred December 23. Mother, put your children in some Tent. It will do them good. The children of today are our women and men of tomorrow. Daughters of Tabernacle, be careful how you talk about one another over your phones. The right party might have you again. The Bible says a house that is divided against itself cannot stand. The way to build up the Order of Tweve is to speak good of one another. When they do wrong say they did it trying to do right. This is the way to success. Calvary Baptist church, of South Omaha, was crowded all day Sunday. This church was first a mission with three members, under the leadership of Mrs. Nellie E. Roberson, Omaha; Mrs. L. Hall, Council Bluffs. Both saints and sinners love these sisters for their good and noble work. Mrs. W. L. Sellers, Queen Mother of Louise J. Bruce Tent, is arranging to have an Xmas tree for all the colored children in Omaha, December 29 at Mason Hall. YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? CONDENSED OFFICIAL REPORT of the American State Bank At the close of business Nov. 12, 196. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.....$254,064.17 Overdrafts Secured.....1,445.90 Banking House.....13,700.00 Furniture and Fixtures.....2,857.50 School Warrants and City Bonds $ 23,717.09 Cash and Sight Exchange ..... 202,012.75 225,729.84 $497,797.41 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock.....$ 50,000.00 Surplus Fund.....8,000.00 Undivided Profits (net).....9,950.41 Deposits— Ind'y. .....$364,122.15 Banks .....65,724.85 429,847.00 The above statement is correct. J. N. RICHARDSON, Cashier. We respectfully solicit your business DEMAR'S Meat market Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Fish, Oysters, Poultry The Best of Everything 322 North Main Why not subscribe and pay for the Wichita Searchlight. It is more honorable than "spunging" on your neighbor. We will send you a copy to your door every week for only $1.00 per year. Do say and get what the race is doing. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Electa Chapter elected officers for the ensuing year, as follows: Mrs. A. J. Holmes, an earnest worker in church clubs, was elected Matron. Mrs. M. Y. Matthews, a graduate from the High School and other schools, who was a successful teacher in the public schools of the city and has qualities for any position that our women usually fill, was elected secretary. Mrs. Maude Jones, a worker in church clubs, was elected Associate Matron. Mrs. P. Freeman, a graduate from the High School, and other schools, a successful teacher, and an efficient church worker, was elected Conductress. Mrs. Early, a good worker in church clubs, was elected Assistant Conductress. Mrs. J. L. Dyson, an untiring church club and art club worker, was elected treasurer. Prof. Milton Collins, a High School graduate, and mail clerk, was elected Patron. Sheba Chapter elected Mrs. I. Wilsoon, Matron, and Mrs. Mary Wilson, Secretary. Wichita Trunk Factory XMAS TRUNK8 BEST MADE And Fine Leather Goods See them at 319 East Douglas Ave. Mrs. F. Palmer served dinner in an excellent manner in her cozy cottage to Mrs. M. M. J. Matthews, Mrs. Crump, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Walker, a large property owner of Quindaro. John W. Smith is convalescing. J. J. Peebles is somewhat indisposed. O. Davis is quite sick at the hospital. Dr. Horsey's wife is reported some better. We were grieved to lose Mother Mobiley. We sympathize with the family. Mrs. M. Jennings, who went away to be present at her brother's funeral, will return about Wednesday. NEWTON NEWS. Miss Cora Stevenson of Valley Center, Kan., was in the city last week to attend the funeral of Guy Rickman. While in the city she was the guest of Miss Callie Anderson. Guy Rickman who has been sick for some time, died at his home last Sunday, Dec. 9th. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Second Baptist church. He leaves a father, mother, sister and brother, a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. Robt. Brown is reported quite ill. Mrs. Geo. Payne left the city Saturday for her home in Missouri where she will spend the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Collins left the city Tuesday for Mexico where they will be gone thirty days. Mrs. W. M. Downing left the city Saturday for Missouri where she will spend a few months visiting relatives and friends. Walter Patterson of Florence was seen in the city last week. Remember the quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend. Quarterly meeting was held at the C. M. E. church last Sunday. Miss Susie Clark of Valley Center was in the city last Monday to attend the funeral of Guy Rickman. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rickman and family of Valley Center were in the city last Monday to attend the funeral of Guy Rickman. Miss Callie Anderson is contemplating a trip to Wichita to spend Christmas holidays. A crowd of people are contemplating a trip to Peabqdy Wednesday to spend the day with Mrs. James Hall and family. Mrs. D. Slaughter is reported ill. Paulin We have a larger DISPLAY OF CANDY Than Ever Mixed Candy .... 5c. pr. lb. Trees, Celery, Evergreen Rope, Mistletoe, Candles, and Candy decorations. . . . Come in and SEE OUR DECORATIONS Paulin. Market 313 East Douglas Ave., OUR CHRISTMAS "ADS." OUR CHRISTMAS "ADS." Once more the Searchlight is permitted to present to its readers a most wholesome list of merchants from whom one may select their Christmas goods. In presenting the present list we wish to thank all for the very generous and courteous treatment extended and wish to add to the name of each business firm whose name appears herein our most hearty personal endorsement and say to our people that each of these firms will give you gentlemanly treatment in their places of business. We trust that our people will keep up their reputation of the past of buying their goods from the merchants who advertise in the Searchlight. You will find that in each case you have made no mistake. Trade with the merchants whose advertisements you find in our paper. Even a child is knpwn by his doings; whether his work be pure and whether it be right. PAGE 3 XMAS GIFTS For Everybody Call and inquest our line of ..... Guns, Bicycles, Gun Cases, Shell Cases, Hunting Caps, Hunting Coats, Leggings, Roller Skates, Ice Skates, Punching Bags, Boxing Gloves, Dumb Bells, Indian Clubs, Basket Balls, Foot Balls, Base Balls, Cuttlery. Everything in the Sporting and Bicycle Line. We don't ask you to buy unless you are suited. Wichita Bicycle and Sporting Goods Co. 230 North Main Phone 545 WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West..... DEPARTMENTS: Theoiogical, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, SubNormal, Musical, [ Instrumental and Vocal ]. including piano, oagan and harmony, Sewing [ Fine Arts and Mechanical], Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewiting, 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 William T. Vernon, A. M. D D QUINDARO, KANS. Phones Office—Bell "White" 4302 Residence—Bell "West' 15 --- DEAM ABSTRACT CO. IN NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors Please mail the Searchlight un til January 1st, 1907, FREE OF CHARGE to the following name and address: NOTICE—So we many know who fills out this blank, please sign your name below if you are a subscriber a ready. CHRISTMAS JOYS. T.C. HARBAUGH. St. Nicholas the First Patron Saint of the Children. ANTA CLAUS is the one myth that will not down. The tradition of a beneficent spirit—call him by what name you will, Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, St. Nicholas, Father Christ ANTA CLAUS is the one myth that will not down. The tradition of a beneficial spirit—call him by what name you will, Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, St. Nicholas, Father Christmas or Noel—who comes around on December 25 of each year, and gladdens the heart of children, rich or poor, by mysteriously leaving to them the very things they most want, survives in spite of all attacks. Santa Claus, the real Santa Claus, is both old and young. His pictures show to us a jolly fellow, with a beard suggesting the venerable, twinkling eyes bespeaking bounding youth. And SINISTER The Russian St. Nicholas. young in feeling and action, if not in years, he must be to get over all the world in one night, without missing one house in which lives a deserving child. He is different in every country, ranging in years from the beautiful Christ child that the good children of France adore, to the jolly old fellow to whom the American youngster vows allegiance. But it is not in this sense that the writer means to depict Santa Claus as both young and old. It is from a historical standpoint that the comparison is made. Santa Claus, as we know him in this country, is less than a century old. but the real Santa Claus, EAGER HEARTS HAVE WAITED FOR THEM. LOVING HANDS HAVE SPREAD THE FEAST. HOME'S DELIGHTS ARE EVER O'ER THEM. AND THE LAST IS NOT THE LEAST; AND COMMINGLED WITH THEIR COMING IS A PLEASURE NOT OF EARTH. FOR THE BIRD OF BOVE IS HOMING TO THE DEAR OLD CHRISTMAS HEARTH; AND THE CHRISTMAS FIRE BURNS BRIGHTER AND THE HEARTS OF ALL GROW LIGHTER, the original of them all, goes way back to the remote third century. His present name, Santa Claus, or Kriss Kringle, is derived from St. Nicholas, the very incarnation of all that was good and generous. St. Nicholas, destined to be worshipped in various forms by the children of scores of centuries, was born in Patara, a town of Lycia, in Asia Minor. From his earliest days he showed a religious inclination that destined him to take a high place in the church. As a young man he entered the monastery of Sion, and in time he became abbot and later bishop of Myra. His sanctity and learning made him shine even in the most illustrious company, and he was one of the most notable figures at that wonderful gathering of 318 bishops, who met at Nicae in 318 to condemn the heresy of Arius. While St. Nicholas became famous in the councils of the church, it was still more as the special friend of the children that his fame spread. One of his earliest miracles, it is related, had to do with restoring to life two or three children. There are two accounts of the story. One says that an Asian sent his two sons to Athens to study. En route they fell in with a villainous innkeeper, who, to get their valuables, slew the two boys, and cut their bodies into bits, which he put in his brine barrel to sell for pork. Then St. Nicholas having seen the crime in a vision, came to the spot, and restored the children to life. The other version says there were three children, and that their would-be murderer was a butcher. In either case, St. Nicholas performed the miracle of restoring them to life. This was the first act by which St. Nicholas proved his love for children. The second bore still more strongly on the Santa Claus idea, for it was a favor that he did at Christmas time. A certain nobleman of Patara was so poor that he was unable to give a portion for his three daughters, and it seemed impossible that any of the trio could get a husband. St. Nicholas, learning of their plight, came at Christmas time and threw a purse filled with gold into an open window. The act was done as stealthily as that of the modern Santa Claus; the nobleman could not tell who his benefactor was, but he gave thanks and married off the eldest daughter. Next Christmas came another purse, and the second daughter took a husband. When the Christmas of the third year approached, the nobleman's curiosity got the better of him, and he set himself on guard to see who it was that left the money. When the saint appeared, the nobleman came forward and asked why so good an act should be performed in stealth. Then the patron saint of the children enunci ated the great truth that the best acts are those that are done for the joy of doing, not the hope of praise. Thus centuries ago was proclaimed what is the best sentiment of Christmas giving. The idea of St. Nicholas was so beautiful that it took its place among the great beliefs of the children, and in different forms it is found nearly every century. Both his name and his form differ, but everywhere his labor is the same. In France, Germany, Russia and the Netherlands he is the embodiment of an essentially religious idea, but, in England and the, United States his ofice is more a secular one. France always represents Noel as the Infant Jesus, and in Germany, too, THE DWARF The German Kris. the name Krist Kindel, corrupted here into Kriss Kringle, means literally the Christ Child. In central Europe, where the Christ Child is believed to come with gifts for the little ones, he is dressed like a maiden, carrying a silver bell, lighted tapers and wearing a crown. St. Nicholas carries the same name in Holland that he does here, Santa Claus. In Switzerland they call him Sama Klaus, and in Heligoland, Sonner Klaus. He is Niklo or Niglo in Austria, and boasts the luxury of an attendant, who assists him in carrying all his bundles. This assistant to Santa Claus is known as Krampus, and with the children is only a shade less popular than his chief. "Holy Man" is the respectful term by which the patron Saint is known in the Tyrol, and here, too, he has help, being accompanied by the Christ Child and St. Lucy. The Christ Child Himself comes in Alsace. Even Japan has a Santa Claus, similar in most respects to the Santa Claus of the occident. He is known as the "Sage of Long Life." THE FORAKER PROBE DISCHARGE OF NEGRO TROOPS DISCUSSED IN HOUSE. Resolution Will Be Called Up and Acted On — Modify Resolution and Make It Mandatory on the Military Committee. Washington, Dec. 21. — Immediately after the senate convened today Senator Foraker's resolution looking to an investigation by the senate of the president's discharge of the three negro companies of the Twenty-fifth infantry, was taken up and Senator Foraker addressed the senate in its support. He began with the broad declaration that the president misconceived his constitutional power when he discharged the troops and he also misconceived the testimony on which his action was basad. "Congress has always been careful," he continued, "to provide that no man found guilty of an offense should be punished otherwise than as congress might direct. "The president says this is the most atrocious crime ever committed. If these men committed the crime and did shoot up Brownsville, I agree with him. "Should the military committee be given authority to examine witnesses," Mr. Foraker continued, "I know that I can get some testimony that will throw additional light on this matter." Mr. Foraker repeated that he believed that the president had been imposed upon. "But," he added, "I believe that he is a big enough man to undo what he has done when he finds out the true situation." When he concluded he gave notice that he should modify his resolution regarding an investigation so as to make it mandatory on the military committee. This resolution will be called after the holidays. Coming to the defense of the president Senator Lodge remarked that he was not one of those who, on approaching a new subject made up his mind in advance, he preferred to reach his conclusion after he had examined the evidence. This he had not had time to do. He had read enough of the testimony to ascertain that there were two sides to the question. There was a question of justice involved, not only to the men discharged, but to the president and the secretary of war. He believed it incredible that reputable army officers would deliberately falsify reports because one of them was the son of a Democrat and another was born in South Carolina. Mr. Lodge said that the record of the Twenty-fifth regiment showed that at four other times it had been involved in similar escapades. Senator Scott concluded the debate, saying that he had talked with a retired army officer who had commanded the Twenty-fifth regiment sixteen years and declared it to be as reliable as any in the service, Negro troops, he said, were the only ones who had never failed to win a battle against the Indians. "If I have studied the history of the Spanish-American war accurately," he continued, "I am right on the conclusion that if it had not been for the Tenth cavalry possibly we would not have the privilege of having that gallant soldier, that splendid president in the White House." MORE PRINTING TROUBLE Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 21.—The printing matter again came in for a little discussion when the report of the committee on convention printing, which had been made a special order for this morning, was called up by Wood of Cheroose, chairman of the committee. 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Following is the communication of the president: To the Senate and House of Representatives: I enclose herewith for your information the final report made to me personally by Secretary Metcalf on the situation affecting the Japanese in San Francisco. The report deals with three matters of controversy—first, the exclusion of the Japanese children from the San Francisco schools; second, the boycoting of Japanese restaurants, and, third, acts of violence committed against the Japanese. As to the first matter, I call your especial attention to the very small number of Japanese children who attend school, to the testimony as to the brightness, cleanliness, and good behavior of these Japanese children in the schools, and to the fact that, owing to their being scattered throughout the city, the requirement for them all to go to one special school is impossible of fulfillment and means that they can not have school facilities. Let me point out further that there would be no objection whatever to excluding from the schools any Japanese on the score of age. It is obviously not desirable that young men should go to school with children. The only point is the exclusion of the children themselves. The number of Japanese children attending the public schools in San Francisco was very small. The government Las already directed that suit be brought to test the constitutionality of the act in question; but my very earnest hope is that such suit will not be necessary, and that as a matter of comity the citizens of San Francisco will refuse to deprive these young Japanese children of education and will permit them to go to the schools. The question as to the violence against the Japanese is most admirably put up by Secretary Metcalf, and I have nothing to add to his statement. I am entirely confident that, as Secretary Metcalf says, the overwhelming sentiment of the state of California is for law and order and for the protection of the Japanese in their persons and property. Both the chief of police and the acting mayor of San Francisco assured Secretary Metcalf that everything possible would be done to protect the Japanese in the city. I authorized and directed Secretary Metcalf to state that if there was failure to protect persons and property, then the entire power of the federal government within the limits of the constitution would be used promptly and vigorously to enforce the observance of our treaty, the supreme law of the land, which treaty guaranteed to Japanese resident everywhere in the Union full and perfect protection for their persons and property; and to this end everything in my power would be done, and all the forces of the United States, both civil and military, which I could lawfully employ, would be employed. I call especial attention to the concluding sentence of Secretary Metcalf's report of November 26, 1906. THEODORE ROOSEVELT The concluding sentence of Secretary Metcalf's report, to which the president refers is as follows: "All considerations which may move a nation, every consideration of duty in the preservation of our treaty obligations, every consideration prompted by 50 years or more of close friendship with the Empire of Japan, would unite in demanding, it seems to me, of the United States government and all its people, the fullest protection and the highest consideration for the subjects of Japan." Only Americans May Bid. Washington. Dec. 17.—Foreign contractors are to be barred from competition for the completion of the Panama canal. Chairman Shouts of the Isthmian Canal commission made this announcement Saturday. Many changes have been agreed to in the form of the contract, but the most important is the limiting of proposals to American firms. Rose Pays His Fine. Topeka, Kan., Dec. 16.—Ex-Mayor W. W. Rose, of Kansas City, Saturday sent to the clerk of the Kansas supreme court a check for $1,562.64 to pay his fine and all the costs in the contempt case decided against him. Of this amount $1,000 was the fine assessed by the Kansas supreme court, and affirmed by the United States supreme court. You Look Prematurely Old ATTRACTIONS OF WESTERN CANADA. Magnificent Crop Returns for the Year 1906. The manner in which the Canadian West has attracted settlers in recent years has caused many of our journals and public men to "sit up and take notice," to use a current phrase. From every European country and from almost every State in the Union large number of settlers have flocked to the prairie provinces of Canada, where free homesteads and wide opportunities are open to all who desire to avail themselves of them. 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This is a factor which did not prevail when the earlier settlements in the West were made in Canada and in the United States, and has given a great impetus to Canadian Western settlement in recent years. The free grant system of homesteads which prevails in the prairie provinces, by which every settler who is able and willing to comply with the conditions of actual settlement (by no means onerous) is given 160 acres free, except $10 for entry, is a great drawing card, and in the last fiscal year gathered in over 189,000 additional to the western population, of which 57,796 were from the United States. The further fact, as is strongly brought about by the agent of the Canadian Government, whose address appears elsewhere, that a splendid common school system, practically free, prevails throughout the entire country, and is easy of access in even the most remote districts, is another great inducement to the settler who has the future welfare of his family in mind, and this, coupled with the fact that western Canadian law and order are proverbial, completes a circle of good and sufficient reasons why the tide of immigration has set in so steadily toward the country to the north of our boundary line. Deer Through Store Window. A three-year-old buck created a sensation in Bank street, Providence, R. L., the busiest thoroughfare, by charging through the plate glass front of a jewelry store. Upon finding itself cornered the buck retreated through the window and a minute later went into a store and knocked down the proprietor, who is a heavyweight. 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Climate and soil ideal to grow prices high, markets al. land cheap, soybean free. Puzzer Sound is a free live magazine BORDERLAND, address T. M. MONSON, see Y Commercial City, Pl. Townsend, Wa. W. N. U. WICHITA, N. W. 1908, TWO OLD FOOLS BY J. A. TIFFANY The only fault that Hiram Lamson had had to find with Mira in all the 30 years of their happy wedded life was her unreasonable and utterly groundless feaulous. There was hardly a woman in all the country-side that dared speak to Hiram or even look at him, for fear of Mrs. Lamson berating her as a flirt or a hussy and accusing her of trying to steal Hiram away from her. From the blue one summer day there fell a bolt that crashed through the temple of Hiram's happiness and left it shattered in ruins around him. At supper Mira had announced her intention of taking the old democrat wagon and driving Dobbin to the city to attend a revival meeting. Much to Hiram's surprise and chagrin Mira had declined his proffered escort. After she had gone, Hiram sat disconsolately on the side porch smoking his pipe, until recalled to earth by the ringing of the front door bell. Passing to the hall, Hiram saw through the plate glass in the front door that his visitor was merely an Italian fruit vendor, and shook his head at the man. As he was about to return to the side porch, Hiram noticed a piece of paper lying on the hall floor. He went forward and picked it up. "What's this?" Hiram asked, as he walked back to the porch. "A letter, eh?—and torn in two. That's funny. Mira's always so particular about the way she saves her letters. Why, now, who can be a-writen" to Mira like that—"My darling Mira." "My darling Mira—I cannot go away forever without seeing you for one word of farewell. If in your breast there still burns one spark of the love that you felt for me once, meet me at half past eight o'clock to night under the blasted elm in Lovers' walk. Grant me this last prayer, my loved one, and I will never trouble you again. Your faithful lover, Claude." "So this is the revival meetin' as Mira's gone to? Gone to revive a guilty love for this fellow Claude—whoever he may be. Oh, Mira, Mira! This is why you always pertended to be so jealous of me—you did it to cover up your own wrongdoing." "Half past eight o'clock, under the blasted oak. I must get on my bike and spin over there. I may be in time. But look out for yourself, Claude! I'll just put a rawhide in my pocket, and I'll give you the gol-dingest lambasting that a man ever got on this side of the equator." Lovers' lane was the name given to a well-worn path that ran through a piece of woods about five miles from the Lamson farm. The city to which Mira was supposed to have gone to attend a revival meeting lay another five miles beyond the woods. Hiram made a long detour so as to approach the trysting place from the back of the woods, instead of from the trumpet. It still lacked 15 minutes of the appointed time when he came within sight of the blasted elm. In the gathering dusk Hiram espied Mira, seated behind a tree some 20 paces from the blasted elm, and he heard the whinney of the faithful Dobbin, tethered somewhere near at hand. "Seems as ef Claude wasn't in such a hurry to keep his appointment as Miranda was. She came out here hot foot to see that city dude, and there he keeps her waitin'. Ah, Mira! I never treated ye that way. It's pitiful—downright pittiful to see a woman of your years acting like this. "Aye, lass, I could almost find it in my heart to take and lift ye into the wagon and drive ye straight home before ye get a chance of making a fool of yerself before my eyes. I'd do it—and forget the whole night's business—if it wasn't that I'm bound to everlastingly knock the nourishment out of this fine gentleman Claude. "No. I guess it's all over between you and me, Miranda. I don't think we can ever live together after this. But I'll do the right thing by you, Mira. You shall have the old place and $5,000 in cash. That'll leave me ample for my needs. And I don't think $5,000 is enough, either. You have done as much as I have, Mira, toward saving what we've got. I'll make it $6,000. Nobody shall say as I'm stingy. Well, there isn't much for me to do around here, now. All that's left is to square accounts with Claude and Mira. Then, this old man for Dawson." At last it seemed that Mira's patience had given out. Hiram looked at his watch as she got up and started for the by-road where he imagined she had left Dobbin tethered. By the light of the full moon Hiram saw that it was half past nine. He got up, too, and noiselessly followed Mrs. Lamson, pushing his bicycle along before him. Just as Mira was about to step into the wagon, Hiram, who had reached her side unobserved, said: "Let me help you, wife. I guess I'll load my wheel into the wagon and we'll drive home together." "Where have you been skulking, Hiram Lamson?" Mira demanded, wrathfully, "and where's that Jezebel as you came out here to meet." "Now, Mira," said Hiram, quietly but firmly, "the jealousy racket doesn't go in this family any longer. It's played out. You're the only woman I came here to see. But I was expecting a man. Where's Claude, Mira?" "Claude!" Miranda echoed in a disgusted tone. "I don't know nothing about no Claudes. What I want to know is—Where's Clementina, and who is she?" AGE 4 "Clementina! Gosh sakes, Miranda, has it got so bad as that? Have you allowed your jealousy to carry you so far that you're actually suffering 'loocnations?' " "Now, Hiram Lamson," said Mira, in a brisk, business-like tone, which showed that her mind was not gravely affected; "before ever I go back to your house again, or even put my foot in that wagon, I want an explanation, right here—this very minute. Who is Clementina, and what business have you got with her at this time o' night, when honest folks is abed?" "I don't know what you're talking about, Mira—I've no more idea than a next year's pumpkin. But I'd like to know if this is what you call attending a revival meeting. I'd also like to know who Claude is?" "To the tater-bugs wi' Claude!" was Mira's impatient exclamation. "But when you get love letters from your Clementinas, Hiram Lamson, you should be more careful than to drop 'em around in the dairy. Now, read that letter, and then tell me you never heard of Clementina!" Mira took a piece of paper from her bosom and handed it to Hiram, who managed to read by the light of the moon: "Dear Hi—You have broken my heart, but I will go away and bear my sorrow in silence. You will never see me again on earth, unless you come to the blasted oak in Lovers' lane at half past eight to-night. Yours, though I may not call you mine. "Clementina." Hiram scratched his head for a moment in perplexity, then slapping his thigh caught Mira up in his arms and kissed the astonished woman before she could offer resistance. "Why, old girl," he said, "somebody's been fooling us both. I got a letter pretty much like that—signed with the name 'Claude,' as ef it was intended for you. Well, whoever it was we'll just fool them. We'll get into the wagon and drive home and never a word to anybody to let folks know what two old fools we've been tonight." Half an hour later as they entered the house and Hiram made a light, Mira exclaimed: "Hiram Lamson, there's been thieves here! Everything's turned upside down." Investigation revealed losses in money, plate and jewelry to the amount of $1,200. "Bless me, if those robbers haven't actually had the impudence to leave their cards!" exclaimed Hiram. Lying face downward on the dining-room table were two calendars which had been torn down from the wall. On the back of each a name was printed in pencil, in large, ill-formed characters: "CLAUDE." "CLEMENTINA." (Copyright, 1906, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) THE SHIPS THAT SINK. Those of Wood Are Absorbed in Waste at Ocean's Bottom. What becomes of the ships that sink in midocean? If it is of wood it takes, in the first place, considerable time for it to reach the bottom. In a hundred or more fathoms of water a quarter of an hour will elapse before the ship reaches bottom. It sinks slowly, and when the bottom is reached it falls gently into the soft, oozy bed, with no crash or breaking. Of course, if it is laden with pig iron or corresponding substances, or if it is an iron ship, it sinks rapidly and sometimes strikes the bottom with such force as to smash in pieces. Once sunken a ship becomes the prey of the countless inhabitants of the ocean. They swarm over, and through the great boat and make it their home. Besides this, they cover every inch of the boat with a thick layer of lime. This takes time, of course, and when one generation dies another continues the work, until finally the ship is so laden with heavy incrustations, corals, sponges and barnacles, that, if wood, the creaking timbers fall apart and slowly but surely are absorbed in the waste at the sea bottom. Iron vessels are demolished more quickly than those of wood, which may last for centuries. The only metals that withstand the chemical action of the waves are gold and platinum, and glass also seems unaffected. No matter how long gold may be hidden in the ocean, it will always be gold when recovered, and this fact explains the many romantic and adventurous searches after hidden submarine treasures lost in shipwrecks.—Baltimore Sun. Spooky Notions About Birds. The Hurons thought that turtle doves were the abodes of departed souls, and the Abiliones claimed the same for the red-headed duck, regarding it as an anem of death to see one flying slowly overhead. Several South American tribes entertain similar ideas concerning birds. Reward of Faithfulness. At the end of life's brief day we shall be rewarded not according to the work we have done, but to the faithfulness with which we have endowed to do our duty, in whichever subheme.—Rev. F. B. Meyer. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. Tabernacles. 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 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. 7. Mrs. Lillian Shobe, 336 Santa Fe street, Salina, Kansas. 8 Mrs. Nancy Fax, 505 N. Santa Fe St. Foffeville, Kansas. 11 Mrs. Paulina Woodfork, 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. Hattle 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. 22. Mrs. Adda Birthright, 114 West Broadway, Butte, Montana. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kan. 35 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1603 Archer Av., South Omaha, Nebraska. 37. Mrs. Mary Robinson, 104 South 2nd street, Aitchison, Kansas. 38 Mrs. Laura Lee, Weir City, Kan. 52. Mrs. Cora Yeager, 928 Main, Law- rence, Kansas. 63. Mrs. Lizzie Stone, 1147 Ann ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 77 Mrs. A. Pickenk, 259 E., 15th, Topeka, Kan. 85. Mrs. Francis Hardeman, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. 89. Mrs. Blanche E. Alston, 2215 Pa- cific, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 North 12th St., Omaha, Nebraska. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 West enve Ave, N. Topeka, Kan. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. TEMPIES. 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. 7 J. C. Coffee, 1455 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kansas. 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. 13 Searchlight office, Wichita, 13 Lee Holiday, 728 S. 20th St., Parsons, Kansas. 15. E. W. Garvice, North 1st street, Salina, Kansas. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St. S. Omahs, Neo. Coffeyville, Kansas. 17. Rev. Allen Garner, 704 E. 12th st. 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. 60 James Scott, 1404 Van Buren Topeka, Kan. 71 J. W. Bedell, 2127 So. 10th St. Lincoln, Neb. 836 Albert Graves, 90 Charles St. Deadwood, South Dakota. L. S. NAFTGER, W. R. TUCKER, President Vice President L. M. MOORE Cotkiss Fourth National Bank United States Depository Director—W. R. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L Holmes, S. B. Amidon, B. F. Me Lean, J. M. Moore, L. S. Naftzger, E H. Middleauff, O. Z. Smith. A General Banking Business Tranacted CHITA NASAS Let the colored people get together and stay together for their own material good. BLUE SEAL CIGARS SOLD EVERYWHERE FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" so The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. "None genuine without my signature" Charles Ford Post 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. QUEEN MOTHERS OF TENTS IN KANSAS. Miss Jannie Alexander, G. Q. M., 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kansas. Lillie Hardin, 006 South Fifth avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Hester Cornish, 911 Western avenue, N. Topeka, Kansas. Jennie Sellers, 1438 N. Eighteenth street, Omaha, Neb. Eliza Robinson, 1801 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Mollie Spencer, 502 V street, Atchison, Kansas. Maggie Robinson, 911 Everett avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Louise Verder, 813 Jersey, Lawrence, Kansas. Mary Bison, 325 Miss., Lawrence, Kansas. Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas. A. O. Murrell, 451 S. Fourth street, Salina, Kansas. Mary Hopkins, 903 West B, North Topeka, Kansas. H. H. Adkins, Weir City, Kansas. Lettie Hill, 429 N. Wichita street, Wichita, Kansas. Amy Lane, 1422 E. Appleton street, Parsons, Kansas. Annie Edwards, 944 Everett, Kansas City, Kansas. Laura Smith, 308 E. Eleventh, Coffeville, Kansas. enworth, Kansas Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Co- Ella McKinnie, 217 Sherman, Leav- Dr. J. E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon —Diseases of— Women and Children A Specialty New Phone 936 Office 517 N Main St 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 HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Prices 116 East Douglas Avenue NOTICE.—Send your news in the early part of the week, which will insure its publication. The earlier the better.—Editor. OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER 2046 STRAIGHTENS 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. Pone 35' 102 E. Douglas Pane 357 A FOOL and his money are soon paated. The man who pays out his good money for interior 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. PHONE 496 J.H. TURNER WICHITA, KANS. 333 to 347 WEST DOUGLAS THE MUSEUM OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY 329 East Center SALINA, KANSAS Designer and Builder of Tent Houses. Prices in reach of all. Write for particulars TO-DAY. Try a bottle of Murray Remedies. They are good for all pain. SeSe "ad" elsewhere. --- in that particular instead of trying to further debase them? Should he not be trying to fit the Negroes for the responsibilities of citizenship? It is quite time that Tillman and his constituency were recognizing the obligation that rests upon them, which is to take the lead and guide the inferior race away from the domain of ignorance, vice and crime. Is it not time that Tillman ceased to appeal to the baser passions and prejudices of the people of this country by his untruthful and inflammatory vaporings in the senate and upon the rostrum, and on every occasion that offers itself to him, to degrade the Negro race? If Tillman and his tribe are civilized, if they are worthy to be acknowledged as the superior, intelligent people, they should hasten to show it by fair dealings toward the Negro, for they (the Negroes) are a kindly disposed people. They are not naturally enemies of the white people. Their interests lead them in other directions, and when treated kindly, there is never any trouble with them. Every now and then Tillman has a dream, in which he sees the whole south becoming a race of mulattas. I cannot believe his dream unless I concur with him in the low estimate he places upon the virtue and morals of the white people of the south. Then again, if the prophecy of Senator Tillman is coming to pass, and the people of the south are to become a race of mulattoes, whose fault will it be, the Negroes, or the whites? Let no sane person be troubled about the prophecies of the erratic statesman. Tillman, you know, comes from South Carolina, a state where the people feed on hog and hominy which furnish the raw material from which their brains are made. Tillman represents a state where a white man or not have a fair chance to defend his life. He represents a state where to bludgeon, bowle knife, shot gun and lynchings are the arguments superior to statutory enactment. Tillman himself is a blovior. Therefore when discussing the request he is incapable of being fearless. He is a true representation of our own ruffianism blood thirstiness, naity and vengeance toward the groves of this country. W. B. TOWNSEND Eldorado, Kansas The first quarterly meeting of the Ministers and Deacons Union and Executive Board and Auxiliaries of the Southwest district Missionary Board association of Kansas was held at the Second Baptist church at Eurekada, Kan., Dec. 13-14, 1906. The meeting was a glorious one, both spiritual and financial. There were the papers read and discussed. They were of very effectual subjects. There were also five glorious messages of the Lord's which thrilled every soul has not laid up treasures on our God grant that those words sank into some one's heart that is out the Ark of safety and get in the Yard before the eleventh hour. KANSAS CITY, KAN The entertainment which was to be given Christmas night by Queen the Fest and Fair West Taborna has been indefinitely postponed. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Prof. Geo. F. Porter, teacher in the Summer High School, Miss Mae Caesar, of Oklahoma, Wednesday, December 26. At home at December 27 at 212 Greeley avenue Mr. Charles Ish, who has been on Mr. Chas. Ish, who has been on sick list for quite a while is on a way to recovery. Rev. Burdette and son have opened a tonsorial parlor at Ninth and Berrett streets, and desire the patronage of all the people n that venuity. Rev. Bowen, of the First Baptist church, told hi scongregation that was very much desirous to have the inform Santa Claus that he was Kansas City, Kan., this Christmas. Sunday will be quarterly meeting the A. M. E. church. A big time expected. The church is now pleted and is one of the finest in state and is something the race of feel proud of. Rev. A. M. Ward pastor. Many students attending the near-colleges are expecting to be home spend their Christmas holidays. The Summer High School Glee Club are arranging plans to make a tour the West. This club is a very fine organization and has gained great reputation in the adjoining cities. Mme. Schaffer, the prima donna the West, singing in baritone and prano, assisted by the local talent the city, will appear at the First A. E. church, January 7, 1907. Don't this rare treat Among the many anticipants of city who are contemplating going the Inter-State Literary Society John F Wilson, Wayman Ward Roy Fulcher, Prof. J. P. King, G. Porter, and many others. FT. SCOTT NEWS. The O. N. O. club gave a grand last Thursday evening at the Tabernacle hall. Quite a large crowd attended and a fine time was reported. The O. N. O. club members are known as royal entertainers. Mrs. Nora Wilkerson is here from Kansas City visiting her father a mother, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kelly. The Marian Tabernacle gave a great festival at their hall last Wednesday evening. There were a good many present, and everyone reported a swine time. BEFORE YOU BUY your Christmas goods read the "ads" which appear the Searchlight, and buy from the merchants who "ad" in your race per. Tale of a Tub. Diogenes approached his home to haste. Anger sat upon his brown, "Where is my tub?" he demanded of the servant girl. Aflighted, she assured him that was in its usual place by the ash brol. "That's all right," he said. "I's happened to notice a tub in the list white house presents and feared my mistress, essaying the social clips had got gay with mine." The Real Question. "What did you think of my rema on 'The Divorce Question'?" asks lecturer of his friend who has been the audience. "They were quite eloquent, and we phrased, but why didn't you tell me the divorce question is?" "Why, man, I covered the group thoroughly." "No. The true divorce question 'How much alimony does she get?'