Wichita Searchlight

One Million Dollars For Negro Education liss Jeanes of Philadelphia Gives This Handsome Sum To Advance Education Of The Negro - Race Thankful. NINETH YEAR. One Million For Neg Miss Jeanes of P This Handsom vance Edu The Negro - Despite the harangues of Tom Dixon, Ben Tillman and others of their tribe against the Negro, and their aim that the Negro should not be treated and that education "spoils" the Negro it is, indeed, gratifying to us that there are still people who not take any stock in the tirade these human curiosities. The very sufficient gift of Miss Anna T. Jones, of Philadelphia, Jenn., of ONE LION DOLLARS to be used in education of the Negro in the th is accepted by the whole Negrace with eleven million thanks in the whole race. It is high time A Tillman, Vardaman, Dixson and over men of their stripe were sitting and taking notice that no matter much they travel over this coun- and spit out their venom against Negro that the Negro is deter- mented to push forward, onward andward, and whenever and wherever Negro comes in contact with one these men or their works the Negro push them aside and "brush by." Tillman and his class have waited out 40 years too long. They are relicapped with educated and refined groes and the Negro intends to keep in handicapped. Philadelphia, Pa., April 23.—A gift of billion dollars for the establishment fund for rudimentary schools for thern Negroes was announced here right. The gift is from Miss Anna deanes, a Quaker of this city. Booker Washington, head of Tuskegee inute, and Hollis Burke Frissell, president of the Hampton Normal and industrial Institute, are named as trusses of the fund, but neither of the institutions they represent will share the gift. the income from the million dollars to be used for the sole purpose of visiting in the Southern United States community, country and rural pools for the great class of Negroes, whom the small rural and commun-schools are alone available." The estees are empowered to appoint a ward of trustees in connection with the fund. Miss Jeanes is more than 80 years old, and comes from an old and wealthy family that has been widely known more than a century among the Quakers. She has long been interested in the welfare of the Negro and has been a giver to institutions for their education. NEW THOUGHT MAKES THE MAN. "We ourselves are truly the makers of ourselves," for as a man thinketh so is he, this is a truth that needs more and more to be impressed upon the mind of every person. The thought perception and discovery of truth, leads into the realization and power of truth. Truth is one of the most powerful agencies in the world in upbuilding the entire man. The effect of thought on character is one of the most potent agencies in developing character. The effect of thought on circumstances is an incentive to strive for success. The effect of thought on health and body is one of the most stimulating agencies in developing a sound therapeutic tone and excellent diatetic hygeneic and physiological status. The value of thought on our purpose is to make real what we had only before wished. The thought faculty in achievement is really the power behind our efforts not only directing but concentrating them upon the one end of endeavor, visions and ideals are but ephemeral dreams until thought is put behind them, then that which before was effervescent now takes on a tangible form. Serenity and the disposition to a quiet life lie in the province of the range of thought. Thought always tends to take form in action and it is easily seen hom practicable this can be made and what a force it can become in the life of any one. "You will be what you will to be," is not merely a poetical thought, but a practical truth. With a definite ideal in mind, believing it and working toward it, New Thought claims and proves that a man can make himself what he wills and this process of self improvement goes on infinitely.—Ex. Florida Body Adopts Joint Resolution Disfranchising Negro-To Supreme Court. Talkahasse, Fla.—The senate, by a vote of 22 to 5, has adopted a joint resolution to declare the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the federal constitution void, and to disfranchise the Negro in Florida. The resolution was introduced by Senator John S. Beard, of Pensacola, who declared that the amendments were irregularly adopted and hence illegal. Senator Beard declared that he believed the supreme court of the United States would uphold the action of this state in disfranchising the Negroes. The house is overwhelmingly for the resolution, and the question of the legality of the amendments in question will thus get before the United States supreme court. NEGROES FOIL LYNCHERS. Fire on White Mob And Rescue The Prisoner. While Colored Man Was Being Taken From Louisiana Jail, Blacks Attack Lynching Party. BRAVO, GOOD FOR THEM. New Orleans, La.—While a score or more of white men were taking a Negro, charged with criminal assault from the jail at Bunkie, last week, with the intention of lynching him, they were fired on by a crowd of Negroes who had hidden near the jail for the purpose of either rescuing or defending the negro prisoner. Three white men were wounded and one of these will probably die. After the shooting the Negroes got away carrying the Negro prisoner with them. MEETING ABRUPTLY While traveling in a coach a party seeing a colored gentleman asleep, thinking to have some fun said, "Here is a coon asleep!" awakened the Negro whereupon the white man said, "I thought you were asleep." The Negro retorted, "I was, but coons wake up when dogs come around." "I was joking," said the white man." "So was I," said the Negro. Now they had come to understand each other, and what started out without understanding to be a taunting sneer, turned to be a real enjoyable joke. This Negro proved to be one of the ablest colored divines in Georgia. That white man is a shining light in the legislature of his state. Imagine what --- a surprise it was to each of them, when they learned the like of the man they were talking to.—Warrenton Enterprise. RACE PREJUDICE AGAIN. Much difficulty has been experienced by the government in securing a private secretary to Mr. Tyler the colored man appointed by President Roosevelt as auditor of the navy. Several o fthe cheap white clerks refused to act and as there were no colored men or women not employed capable to fill the place the difficulty arose. It is certainly a shame to what extent the American people are carrying this great boog-a-boo of prejudice. Surely some day they will have their fi! UNDER DIFFICULTIES. Tillman is finding that it is with much difficulty that he can deliver his anti-Negro speeches, as is shown at Pittsburg Pa., where it took 22 detectives to guard him while he spat out his tirade against the Negro. In his speech in Pittsburg he tried a new tactic to get up to his hearers by asking all white men to stand who believed that a white man was better than a Negro, and the papers said "Every man in the house stood up." Who would have expected anything else? Go into any Negro audience and ask all the Negroes to stand up who believes that they are better than a white man and every Negro man, woman and child will stand on their feet. That is just as natural for one man or one race to believe that they are as good or better than any other man or race as it is for water to run down stream. So in that Tillman has made no new point. Let him go on. His end is near at hand. Don't forget the Grand Spring Carnival and Cantata. The crowning of the Queen o' May. ENTERS A PROTEST Several colored and white people of Sedgwick county are up in arms and will enter a protest against efforts which are said to be made to get a pardon for one John McKinney, who is serving a term of 40 years for the murder of Monroe Clark in Valley Center in 1886. The murder of Clark at the time was one of the most sensational and dastardly crimes ever committed in Kansas. Those who are acquainted with the circumstances say that this was an unprovoked crime, and the people say they are against the pardon of McKinney. A petition against the pardon of McKinney is being circulated and will be presented to Gov. Hoch asking him not to pardon McKinney. In this great land of ours, every American's wife is his queen, his sisters are his princesses, and his friends are his faithful, low-og subjects. His realm is measured by the distance he has gone into other destinies. For the man who really needs no assistance there are scores to help, while the most in need of help finds the greatest difficulty in securing what he absolutely needs. Why, this is the case no human being can tell—but it is. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. APRONS ARE DAINTY EITHER PLAIN OR ELABORATELY TRIMMED. When Made Ornamental All Sorts of Devices Are Used—Design of Batiste with Medallions and Lace. Washable aprons are trimmed elaborately or simply made. Lace insertion and various insets and medallions add to their beauty. Some aprons have ribbon run through the embroideries, which makes them even more dainty. The average woman's lace box and odds of summer frocks will surely afford her a half dozen aprons at least. Many aprons, especially in the barred muslins and floral patterns, are only finished with a ruffle of self material. Others are bordered with lace and insertion. Other aprons are made of all-over laces and embroideries. Linen aprons of the blossoming quality are especially desirable when made Little Evidence That It Is Losing Popularity. Rumor hints from time to time that the Marcel wave is to be abandoned, but this is merely the flotsam of fashion gossip, for the best authorities state positively to the contrary. As this style becomes more firmly established, however, it improves in treatment, and the correct wave is quite a different thing, says an authority in Vogue, from the stiff modern undulations that have been perpetrated by half-trained hair dressers, with the result of hardening and coarsening the expression of the features to a highly lamentable degree. There are at least 40 different schools in New York where courses of four or five lessons are given, the teachers claiming to turn out on such insufficient experience skilled artists in coiffure building—an impossibility, of course. The really competent hair dresser manipulates the Marcel wave softly and loosely, in harmony with the shape of the head as best becomes the wearer. All stiffness is eliminated PINAFORE FOR SMALL GIRL. May Be Made in Almost Any Kind of Material Desired. A dainty and novel pinafore is shown, the bodice and front breadth of skirt being cut in one piece. The straps over the shoulders are continued down the back to the waist. The sides and back of skirt are full, and gathered into a straight band, which is joined to the bodice each side 1 the front. A sash of the same material is fixed to the ends of band, and tied in a large bow. It is suitable to be made in most kinds of phafore muslin, cambric, zephyr, or diaper. The NO. 6 rather plain, having a scalloped edge, buttonholed with white or colored cotton. Either padded or eyelet work swings in harmoniously with the severity of the scalloped edge. The sketch shows a design of ba tiste, inset, with embroidered batiste medallions. The pockets have a frill of lace. and individuality is emphasized by the man who understands his trade. It takes positive genius to arrange the hair deftly in graceful lines, smartly and in the latest mode, and yet without harshness or hardness. Separate curls are an indispensable accessory to the dressing of the hair, yet lack of discrimination and fitness in their disposition is so often manifested that a word of advice as to their use is called for by the many incongruities one sees. What is more ridiculous than a head of uncurled hair surmounted by puffs and ringlets that could not by any stretch of the imagination belong there? Above all things avoid this. In dressing the hair, whatever decoration is used should be embedded well and firmly close to the head and the pompadour, waves and curls brought up into a good outline about it. Great care should be taken to avoid the detached, disjointed effect which so often results from the awkwardness of a novice. Particularly those little curls that show beneath the hat should lie closely against the waves of hair, not dangle at haphazard from an curruled head. edge is embroidered, or lace insertion might be sewn on if liliked, and, of course, would be by far the easiest. Frills of graduated width either of the material, or of the lace, trim the bodice. Material required: About two yards 33 inches wide. ALL DEPENDS ON CORSET. Must Be Perfectly Fitting to Make Wearer Well Dressed. The most conspicuous suits for newness are a few of those with plain skirts and coats of great length. They are wonderful examples of fitting and are molded to the figure like wax. Much of the effect depends upon the corseting. Wonderful corsets are being imported all in one of the "mailot," and over this close fitting garment there is only one petticoat worn, a princess cut so that the upper part serves to cover the corset. Other devotees of the new slim waist merely wear a maillot flounced from the knees or the chamois petticoat flounced in the same way with silk that is soft and does not rustle. With these a corset is worn covered with a fine silk camisole. Maillot, the material that makes, as the word indicates, a garment that fits the figure closely, is much warmer than it would seem to be when held in the hand. It is the new slim waist of the French dressmakers which is bringing about this evolution from lingerie. It, or they, rather, have totally banished the petticoat for the extreme dresser, but they do not give up frills, which are attached to the maillot garments more plentifully than ever. Some of them are dual garments in combination which fit the figure like a glove, and both of which have petticoat flouncedes from the knee dowards. The new corset, long below the waist, is comfortable when it is well fitted, much more so than the old short kind, but women are hard to convert to it, so say the shopkeepers, and it will take long to get used to it FALE 2 ae ——___ ‘mea, - KAR (6s Wa SED WON, MILLER. .....0.000005++.Baltor Bntered at the Post Office at Wichita, Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 601 North Main Street, RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. One Year (By Mail).....--.+-.+-$1.00 Six Months (By Mall)............ 15 ‘Three Months (By Mall).......... 50 Aavertising Rates “fade Known on vollcation. ” “TAM ma ters addressed to thy Seareniigh. tur publication must 90 signed oy the party or parties writtag. ‘4 matters for publication must reach this office not later than Wed- nesday to reach publication in the cur- rent issue. RULES OF THIS OFFICE. 1st, All subscriptions must be pafd tm advance. Agents take notice. 2nd. Communications received after Wedaesday noon will not be published in the current issue. 4rd. In asking to change your paper trom one address or postoffice to an- other givé both the ned and the old. 4th. No new name will be placed on our books unless the money accompa- afes the name. Write plain. Sth. Address all matter for publica~ fon to The Wichita Searchlight, 601 N. Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. 6th. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in thio paper . will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. “To Live and Let Live” Is Our Motto. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. For the past three or four weeks we have had much difficulty in securing a prompt delivery of The Searchlight. ‘The post office department has prom- ised to give their assistance In seeing that that our papers are promptly de- livered to subscribers and we ask our subscribers to report to us promptly any delay. We publish cur paper on Friday, mail them out Friday night and every one ought to receive them Saturday. If you do not receive your paper on Saturday rlease notity me. W. N. MILLER, Eaitor, 601 N Main, phone 2046. A special notice we give to you, “Tis something novel, something new, We are arranging for next month, On a certain date, A festive occasion to celebrate. It will be one of beauty, grace and renown, For a Queen 0 May we then will And ‘the public shall have A chance, as will be seen, What fair lady shall be the chosen queen, ‘ ‘There will be pages, maids, amidst Reantious bowers, to do honor to the queen © flowers, Further notice through the Search- light there wil! be. Keep wateh. Yours truly, Fee: AMERICA'S PARAMOUNT ENEMY. ‘The alarming inerease of assassin~ ations, the terrible work of the black hand and the discovery every day of new anarchists’ plots in America, Isa true index to the shores to which the American republic is fast drifting. The American white man Is so busily en- gaged in inventing new devices by which he can evade some law and disfranchise the innocent, but true, ‘American Negro, that the white man overlooks the fact that year by year his country is being filled by the seum and criminal element from every oth- er country in the wofld. And every day the daily press heralds some new scheme hatehed by some anarchist or some dastardly crime committed by some criminal who has been on Amer- ican soil but a few years and brought his criminal inclinations from some other country. No man would attempt to say that all of the thousands of im- migrants that flock to the shores of America every year are criminals, but it can be said, and truthfully too, that by far the majority of the shocking and most revolting, crimes that dark- en the criminal history of Ameriea are crimes committed at the hands of for- eign born and, as a rule, foreign raised, criminals, But the American white tnan, seemingly, is willing that his country be the hot-bed of anarchy. Black hand déstruction, the dynamite bomb, the midnigh: essassin, and all classes of crime and criminals it the white man can haye the supreme sat+ ‘Asfaction to see the Negro, the white man's truest friend, dragged lower ana lower jn the mire of race hatred, just to show that the American white man can do those things. But, ah, there is &@ day of reckoning ‘coming and: ‘in ‘that trying ordeal when the American ‘white man awakes to the true con= ition he will awake to find that in= stead of having @ country that 18 a “land of the free and the home of the brave.” he will have a land of the as= sassin, a land of the biuck hand art, a land where the dynamite is the real argument used to redress real or im- aginary wrongs and then in that day when the white man of America will find that the most sickening condi- tions of mapy of the Oriental coun- tries will appear lke a haven of peace and quietude to the turbulent and wrecked Amerfea all because the Amer- ican white man would keop Ameriea’s truest, most loyal, most law abiding and peaceable subjects, the Aimeriean Nezro, below the beast of the fie'ds. ‘The American white man ts at liberty to diseuss, and he docs discuss, dally means by whlch he ean curb, If you please, the very small civil rights and Mberties enjoyed by the Negro, but those things, such as. the anarchist bombs, the black hand victims, the bomb throwers, the midnight assas- sins, he passes by as matters of little or no moment when compared to the greater and more interesting subject, “now to curd the Negro”; We are a that we belong to the Negro race, a race that in all of the hundreds of years which it has been on the! Amer- ean continent and undergone one of the most damnable race slaverles over known to man and a race that has been humiliated, Wodden on and astracised more than any other race that has ever lived under the blue canopy of heaven, yet with al thelr Ills and with al thelr mistreatment the Negro. has always been and is now too much of a mau, and a mighty good man is he, to stoop to the anarchist, the bomb thrower, the assassin of presidents or any oth- er officials and no mother in the Negro race has ever had to think that her breast hax ever nursed a traitor to the county of his nativity. ‘These are the qualities of a man, but the Amerfean white man is so narrow sighted and filled with prejudice that he is unable to see these manly’ traits In the Negro and goes on day by day overlooking the very things. that If not_cheeked soon will be the death knell of our Amerlea, It Is a fact to be thought about and if something is not done and*that soon to check this upward growth of foreign criminals the Amer- can nation will repent In suck eoth and ashes BRINGING IN THE JAPS. At the present rate with which the Japanese are being brought to this city Whichita may soon expect to be con- fronted with the same Jap question that is giving the white man fits on the coast. If it comes they will have ho one to blame by themselves. ‘These people are brought here and Jike other human beings they are bound to marry ete, ete, and as a result offsprings who must be schooled and reared and of course the whites in Wichita will be expected to share their school rooms and facilities with the Japs whom they are so very anxious now to set to this city. Let them come, the more the merrier, MARRIED TEN YEARS. Last Sunday, Apri! 21st, was the tenth enniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs, W. N. Miller, Though ten years ls not as tong as some may be proud to have been mairred, yet no married career has been more pleasant than has been that contracted by, these two: ten years ago. ‘The editor of the Searchlight and his wife have much to be proud of during their married tite, because ten years ago when the editor and his wife were married after paying two dollars and fifty cents for the marriage cense and, two dollars to have the ceremony performed, the edi- tor had only fitigen cents left with which to begin his married life. He eared nothing for the fact that he had only fifteen cents in money, he knew that he had)af ambition, a will and a determination, that If any one e'se succeeded, he would succeed: and tak- ing his bride by the hand he started out in life with nothing, to win his way. While Mr, and Mrs. Miller: may not have succeeded ax some would have succeeded, yet they, are satistied and feel that thelr tem years of mar- red ite has not Deen altogether. to vain,” Both now look back on the past len Years as though it were yesterday and smile when they think of start- ing on such a long journey with only fifteen cents in their possession. We make mention of this eireumstance to prove that it is not always necessary for people to have large hank accounts to start out in Mfe with. The real needed thing is grit, energy, back-bone, a determination to succeed and to be honest and frugal at all times. What do you owe the Searehlight??" Pay up!!! Pay up! Pay up!! Office €01 XN. Main street. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT M, Roach of Newtor ieee See ‘Tuesday and called « | Te ee friends while In the ci —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— | as the Searchlisgpt. | meet ar. Roach ane } t™ Send your news notes and local jazain. He returned happenings to 604 North Main Street. ing. Mrs, Walter Gibbs has Been much i Agee under the weather this week with a Caen cont ‘The Ladies of the Co Jerirho, will hold thei en Saeee at the A. M. B. cure {April 28th, The sc At the meeting at the ALM, BL Oe a py Rov, WI church Tuesday night ‘Thos. Glover was ae see oe ty de elected a delegate tothe A.M. elee=|rt as gctnete mn torial college to be held in Chanute in May J. W. Newlin of Maize will move his family to Wichita the first 6f the next week and will make his home in this city Mrs. M. EB, Carr has moved from 518 N. Water to 485 N, Wichita street. Bring all your job work to the Searchlight to have it done. We guar- antee every job that we do. Prices reasonable, 601 N. Main street. Phone 2046, NOTICE TABORS. We respeetfully ask the Tabernacles and Temples that have not paid their subscription to the Searchlight to do so at once, Send your one dollar in and get a receipt. W. N. MILLER, Eaitor. G, L. Scott, Worshipful Master of Arkansas Valley lodge no. 21 left ‘Thursday afternoon for Manitou, Colo. where he will spend one omnth in that healthful ciimate for a month's vaca- tion. He expects to be back to Wich- ita and among his friends at the end of that time. Mrs. W. M, Dent is in Chanute at- tending the series of meetings of the Holiness chureh in that city NOTICE TENT. Moses Dickson Tent No, 5 will have a meeting next Thursday afternoon, May 2nd, at 4 p,m. Lottie Hill, Q. M., and Mrs, Mattie Miller, V. D.. will both be present, Mothers are requested to send thelr children out, CLEANING UP THE CITY BUILD- cnn. ‘The editor of the Searchlight made a visit to the city hall Wednesday for the first time since the new adminis- tration came into power. He found turnkey W. H. Jones busy with a squad of mien having the police court room and the city prison cleaned up in great style while the janitor, Wm. Battes, was busy in another section with an- other squad directing them in doing some general cleaning up work. ‘They say that when they have compteted the city hall will present a brand new and wholesome appearance. Mr, Jones says that he will have all the Inside of the city prison and the police court room repainted which will give it 1 frensh and healthful smell. MITE SOCIETY A. M. E. CHURCH. At the meeting at the A. M. E church Tuesday night several ladies organized a “Ladies' Mite society” with the following officers: Mrs. G. H. Young, president; Mrs. J. W. Hal}. secretary. NEW POLICEMAN. James L. Harper has been appoint- eu as patrolman. under the new ad- ministration and began duty Wednes~ day night relieving officer Syl Ander- son. GOES TO NEW FIELD. Dr. A. J. Jordan, who has been prac- ticing medicine in Wichita for the past few months left Wednesday for Chick- asha, Indian Teritory, where he will locate for the future with his family. During his stay in Wichita Dr. Jor- dan built up a good practice and made many warm friends who regret to see him leave our city. Having gotten a better and more lucrative field it was with much reluctance that Dr. Jordan gave up his pract’ce in this city. Al wish him unbounded suceess in his new field. John E. Lewis left Thursday for In- dependence, Kansas, where he will at- tend the meeting of the Ministers’ and Deacons’ Union which will meet in that city Thursday and Friday. From there he will go to Tola on business con- cerning the Knights of Pythias and from there to Lawrence where he will remain a day, going from there to Kansas City and later fo ‘Topeka and possibly to Manhattan and Junction City. M, Roach of Newton was in the city Tuesday an deaedilkAulawhPhTggvbT ‘Tuesday and catled on a-number of friends while in the city, among whom was the Searchlight. We were glad to meet Mr. Roach znd hope he will call again. He returned Tuesday even- ing. ‘The Ladies of the Court, Heroines of Jerirho, will hold thelr annual sermon at the A. M. E. chureh next Sunday, April 28th. The sormon will be preached by Rev. W. H. Tillman, Ali are very cordially invited to be pres- ent at 3 o'clock p. m. MRS. TRAVIS DEAD. J. W. Owens, Shoe Repairing ORK DONE WHILE YOU. WAIT 2ndt&F Shoes Bought and Sold 932 N. Main Street Wichita, Kan. ask ? Johnston’s Restaurant 339 North Main Street Meals 15¢ to 25cts. Hot or Coid Lunch —At All Hours ICE CREAM SODA POP always on ice SUNDAY DINNERS 20¢ and 25¢. eS STILL DOING BUSINESS. Wichita ts still doing business at the same old stand and all the sa’oons are closed too, ax tight as Dick's hat band. We are becoming to believe that the saloons were not such a great thing for Wiehita after all, One thing that is sure, outside of the colored men who had Jobs as porters in the saloons, it has certainly made no difference with the colored people, because all the saloons had the colored men barred cut as though the colored men were sume kind of varment. When the sa- loons get an opportumity to open in Wichita again we are of the opinion that they will be proud to let every man who behaves bimself frequent any of their places, They desérve every thing they are now getting. CLARK-PERKINS NUPTIALS. Mr. Bouis Clark and Mrs, J, B. Per- kins were united in marriage at the residence of the bride, 382 North Mead. Thursday night, Rev. Joseph Wilson officiating. Only intimate friends were present, The Searchlight wish them unbounded success and along, happy and proxpergus married life, BENEFIT MUSICALE. A Grand Benefit Musicale will be xiven,at Redmen Hall, on Wednesday night, May Sth. ‘This promises to be ene of the most elaborate funetions ever witnessed in Wichita: and_ the proceeds are to go to the building fund of Arkansas Valley Lodge No. 21, A. F, & A.M. Everyone is cordially in- vited to come out on this eecasion. FOUR-LEGGED CHICKEN. W. M. Dent has in his possession « chicken with four legs which — was hatched out by one of his hens re- cently. ‘The chicken is hale and hearty and seems to be proud of his extra supply of legs. It is certainly a curiosity. MRS. JOSIE JONES DEAD. S. W. Jones returned from St. Joe, Mo., ‘Tuesday, where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Josie Jones, who fs well known in Wichita, having been born, reared and educated here. She was a cultured and an active Christian young woman, and her death will be deeply regretted by her many friends. The funeral service was held Sunday at St. oe, where « large concourse of friends attended to pay their last respects. There were many floral offermgs. Mr. Thomas Glover, president of the Christian En- deavor, sent a beautiful floral design as a tribute of respect from the society ‘of which Mrs. Josie Jones was its first vice-president. 66 ” “Second to None PLEASES ALL GOOD BREAD MAKERS {It Is White As SNOW—TRY IT— ) Orro Weiss, Agent I Have Recently Purchased Sa ee Court House Grocery 1 havea full line of fresh and wholesome Fan- i 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. 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Nothing is a grander recommendation to any family than to see clean yards and alleys. Then again, look at your house and smear a little fresh paint on it to cheer it up a little. If you own the property it will enhance the value—if you are renting, insist on your landlord having your house painted. These are a few timely suggestions good for any man or race of men. It is the key to good health. The Searchlight is still plodding along, doing all the good it can, to as many people as it can, in as many places as it can, and in as many ways as it can. We do not claim to be the best—simply prove ourselves as good as the best. We are not without error, but simply stand ready to correct any error made. We are not perfect, but are striving each day to keep in sight of perfection. If you are not one of our readers we would like for you to be. Send in your subscription today. It is only $1.00 for a year. Do You Want Long Hair? MME. C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful Hair Grower Mrs. McDonald is the Sole Agent and uses the same process which Mme. Walker uses in making the hair grow. Office at 634 North Wabash Ave., For Full Particulars FORT SCOTT WELCOMES GRAND OFFICERS. Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor and Daughter Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress of the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction, were the guests of honor at a joint session of the Temple, Western Queen Tabernacle. No. 17, and Marine Tabernacle No. 20, on Sunday, April 21st. The reception was held in the new hall of the Order of Twelve which was very beautiful, tastefully and artistically decorated. The Crief Grand Mentor and the Chief Grand Preceptress were met at the depot by a reception committee composed of Rev. M. Wooten, Chief Mentor, Sir Rev. L. C. Allen, Dtr. H. Hall, C. P. Marine Tabernacle No. 20, Dtr. M. Macy, C. P., Western 'Queen Tabernacle No. 17, Dtr. Collins and Sir Dan Allen, The C. G. M. and the C. G. P. remained over Saturday and Sunday and on the eve of the 22nd the Knights and Daughters entertained them in royal and beffiting style at their new hall where the following program was rendered: Song by the choir, Prayer by Rev. M. Wooten, C. M. Song of Praise by the choir. A statistical report by Sir Chas. Hickman, showing over $600.00 having been raised for their building fund in the past two years. Welcome address by Sir Rev. L. C. Allen, subject "Negro Elevation." Response by Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor and Daughter Emma Gaines, Chief Grand Preceptress, both of which were highly applauded. Prof. Ernest J. Hawkins was called forward and made a very interesting talk on the progress of secret societies in Fort Scott. The choir then rendered another selection which ended the program. All were invited to the dining room where a very delicious and toothsome repast had been prepared. Collections at the door were $38.00. Sir Wilson and Dr. Gaines were the guests of Dtr. M. Macey for dinner Saturday 21st and for Sunday 22nd, of Dtr, and Sir Miller Sunday night at 10 o'clock Dtr, and Sir Collins during their stay. They left for Weir City much pleased with their sojourn in Ft. Scott. While in the city Sir Wilson was the guest of Sir M. Wooten and Dtr. Gaines was the guest of Dtr. Hall. NEWTON NEWS. Mrs. M. Kidley is reported in. G. A. Fray of Wichita is in the city this week. Walter Patterson of Florence, Kan., visited in the city Saturday and Sunday. Lloyd Rickman visited in Wichita and Valley Center Sunday and Monday. Orian Smith will spend a day in Hutchinson this week. The social given at A. M. E. church Wednesday evening was a grand suc- THE WICH TA SEARCHLIGHT BICYCLES BICYCLES We are agents for the National, Pierce, and Johnson Bicycles .... We also carry a full complete line of Guns, Fishing Tackles, Base Goods, Hammocks $1,75 up. All kinds of Sp Goods. Consult Our Prices Before Buy ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DO Wichita Bicycle & Sporting Goods BICYCLES BICYCLES We are agents for the National, Pierce, and Iver Johnson Bicycles ..... We also carry a full and complete line of Guns. Fishing Tackles, Base Ball Goods, Hammocks $1,75 up. All kinds of Sporting Goods. Consult Our Prices Before Buying. 230 North Main St., cess. ```markdown ``` Root. Brown is reported ill. Miss Callie Anderson visited in Valley Center last week being the guest of Miss Cora Stevenson. She returned home Sunday evening, reporting a pleasant visit. Clarence Rickman has purchased a new plano. The N. U. G. club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Coleman. A pleasant meeting was reported. Mrs. F. Jordan is reported ill. Levin Shaw, of Atchison, Kan., is in the city visiting his aunt, Mrs. John Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. M. Jackson and infant son, of Henderson, Kentucky, are in the city visiting with relatives. They expect to make this their home. ARKANSAS CITY. KAN. Master James L. Washington, the silver-tongued crator and Biblical prodigy, preached at St. James A. M. E. church Thursday evening. His wonderful delivery provoked him to be the possessor of superior talent. He was accompanied by his father, W. L. Washington, the jubilee sonster. Mrs. Droumgould and Miss Cora Carpenter were elected delegates to attend the district conference and Sunday school convention to convene at Winfield, Kansas, May 21, 22 and 23. Mises Brown and Doty respectively were chosen alternates. The delegate to attend Electoral college which convenes at Chanute is E. A. Mitchell, and Mr. Geo. Drumgould, alternate. The A. M. E. choir which has been rendering excellent service heretofore, did exceedingly well Sunday night. Rev. Guy preached grand sermons Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Coplin preached an able sermon Sunday morning to a large audience. The church is prospering spiritually and financially. Five accessions have been added to the church. The B. Y. P. Y. is largely attended every Sunday afternoon. The Band of Willing Workers is having great success. They will give a Gipsy carnival April 24. The president is sparing no pain in keeping this band in what is known as the road to success. Mrs. Banks, of Denver, Colo., is visiting friends and relatives in this city. Mr. Douglas of Coffeyville visited with relatives in the city the past week. Mr. J. B. Burns has opened a restaurant on N. Summit and is prepared to serve first class meals. NORTH TOPEKA, KAN. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 are progressing fine. They have one sick daughter, Mrs. Jane Taylor, on Lincoln street, 1135. Mrs. Anna Irvin and Mrs. Blanche Williams of Burlingame, Kan., were the guests of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave. Pride of Topeka Tent No. 36 are in a fine condition. St. Luke Temple No. 5 is doing fine and progressing nicely. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan will be absent from the city for a few days on business. NEWS OF GREAT BEND Miss Maud Michshaux returned to Denver Sunday night. The wedding of Miss Estella Joshlin and Mr. Richard Buchamran was solemnized Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of about thirty guests, Rev. J. H. Raimey officiating. Both young people are well known in Great Bend and we wish them a happy life. The social given by the choir of the First Baptist church was quite a success. The choir realized over $20 clear of all expenses. Queen Esther's Circle was entertained by Rev. and Mrs. Raimey Friday afternoon. All reported a good time. The Circle will hold their annual reception next Friday evening, from 8 to 11 at the parsonage. The wedding bells will soon be ringing again. Johnstons Restaurant, 339 N. Main, is the place to get good meals. Ice cream and soda water always on hand. BICYCLES National, Pierce, and Iver We also carry a full and fishing Tackles, Base Ball cup. All kinds of Sporting Our Prices Before Buying. REPAIRING DONE Sporting Goods Co., There are only a few dark days in the year. Sorrow is soon gone; joy lasts forever. Most of our trials make us wretched for the day, but when we have slept we wake to find them gone. Still, sometimes we are followed by a ghost that will not down. Mrs. W. E. Whitted and Mrs. J. Fauver made a trip to Enid, Okla. Friday of last week. The ladies of the G. L. A. club were entertained on last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ida Frazier. Vote for your choice for Queen of May. Any name can be presented Ballot boxes at Olden's Drug Store and Smith's Barber Shop. The following names presented to date for Queen o' May are: Miss Blanche Alexander. Miss Winnie Ray. Miss Myrtle Hearst. Miss Sallie Rawles. Miss Myrtle Flemings. Miss Eva Harris. Miss Lois Wilson. Miss Rhoda Frazier. Mrs. Theo. Kennedy. Mrs. Ida Frazier. Mrs. Georgia Glover. The B. T. W. Club met with Miss Allien Thompson. A most enjoyable meeting was had. History and current events were discussed, after which an elegant lucnheon was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Walter Thompson, 1402 North Mosley. SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. A. M. E. Church, 523 N. Water St. At the A. M. E. church the regular order of services will be observed. At 11 a. m. the pastor, Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, will fill the pulpit. At 3 p. m. the Sunday school. At 6:30 the song service, and at night at 8 regular preaching services. All are very cordially invited to attend all of these services. New Hope Baptist Church, Joseph Wilson, Jr., Minister. New Hope Baptist Church, Joseph Wilson, Jr., minister—Pastor Wilson will occupy the pulpit at 11 a. m., theme, "The Call of the World to the Christian Church." At 8 p. m., Rev. H I. Jones, B. D., president of Southwestern District B. Y. P. U., will address the society of young people. PINGREE PATCHES. With the advent of spring we call the attention of our people to securing some vacant lots and raising gardens for summer use. Many have heeded our advice in the past three or four years and we learn that these garden patches have proven a boon to more than one family. It is really surprising the large amount of garden truck that can be raised on a small piece of ground. There are many colored men with families in Wichita who could take advantage of these garden spots with profit. Hunt up a vacant lot and go to work on it at once. CAUGHT AT LAST Some certain of the colored population borrowing their neighbor's SEARCHLIGHT to read the news instead of subscribing and paying for the SEARCHLIGHT themselves. How long will ye thus continue to spongue off of other folks? WANTED-Gentleman or lady to travel for Mercantile House of $250,000.00 capital. If desirable the home may be used as headquarters. Weekly salary of $1,092.00 per year and expenses. Address J. A. Alexander, 125 Plymouth Place, Chicago, Ill. One's influence lives on and on after he is dead like the after-glow of a sun long since gone down. 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