Wichita Searchlight

Taft On Negro Office Holders TENTH YEAR Taft Will Not Name Negroes When People Mak Objection Washington, If the report that Mr. Taft has determined not to appoint negroes to office in communities where such appointments would be in opposition to public sentiment be correct, its marks a new era in the relations of the Republican party to the race which it brought out of servitude. It also should Mr. Taft not weaken in his reported determination mark the practical passing of the negro from the business of holding federal office. The object of Mr. Taft's reported program is, of course, that the negro office holders should not be forced on the people of the South, but if the president elect is to be consistent he cannot stop the program there. It would be manifestly unfair to save the South from unwelcome officials and force them on the North, and Mr. Taft will find that negroes in high federal office are no more welcome North than South. If any one doubts that this is true, let a negro be named as postmaster at Boston or collector of the port of New York and it will not rejuire long to demonstrate that racial prejudice is not sectional in the United States. All honest thinkers admit that the race problem is the most serious and most complicated one with which the United States has to deal. There is no man sufficiently wise to demonstrate in advance of trial that the announced policy of Mr Taft is wise or that it is unwise. But it certainly "closes the door of hope" to the negro so far as conservs the oolding of public office Mr Taft is represented as believing that if toe negro remove as a unwelcome intruder in the higher walks the time will not be long in coming when those negroes who have demonstrated their fitness for higher things may hold political office and responsible positions in private life without arousing antagonism. According to this theory, the great mistake has been in attempting force the negro upward as the protege of a particular political party in stead of allowing his asent to be by a natural growth. Feeling secure in the backing of the Repub lican party, the ignorant of the race have often been offensively aggressive, and the natural race antipathy has developed into a downright race antagonism. Only time will tell whether Mr. Taft is right or wrong toward the negro, but all men must admire the sublimity of his courage in boldly attacking, at the very beginning of his administration a problem before which the bravest of our statesman have quailed. If Mr Taft finds the solution as all men must hope he does' he needs achieve no other great as things as president in order that history shall acclaim him great. There is widespread belief that had Lincoln lived the future of the negro would have not developed into a problem. Every man who has attempted a soltuion of the problem which was left by Lincoln's death has been overwhelmed by its magnitude. Mr. Taft has undertaken and accomplished other huge tasks with admirable serenity. The country is beginning to realize that the next president, otherwise than phyisically, was cast in a large mold. Few American statesman have been so free from narrow prejudices. And although not yet in a presidential office, he appears to be winning to a remarkable degree the confidence of the country without regard to section or the party affiliation. This confidence will stand him in great stead in an attempt to solve the race problem, but it cannot wholly remove the throns from his path. If Mr. Taft puts in practice his reported purpose of keeping negroes out of office in communities where they are not wanted, he is going to bring a gseat storm of denunciation down upon his head. Nor will this denunciation come alone from negroes. White champon of the black race are often much bitter and aggressive than the black themselves. It goes without saying that the Republican party may suffer as the result of such a program. In more than one of Northern states there are enough negro voters to swing the balance of power as between white republicans and white democrat. Mr Taft will have to face the almost certainty of losing republican congressional seats and the MARCH 13, 1909 possibility of losing whole Northern states in the next presidential election. If he is the kind of a man however, that the country is coming to believe him, to be, there is no possibility that this consideaation will swerve him from a course he has decided to be right. Viewed from any angle it is a courageous undertaking and one which the whole world will watch with absorbing interest. Councilman James H. Rice has filed his papers as a candidate for Commissioner under the new system. Mr Rice has been a resident of Wichita tor the past 24 years, during which time he has followed his trade that of a contractor. No man has spent more time and labor in helping make Wichita an ideal city, more than has J. H. Rice. For the past four years he has ably represented the sixth ward in the City Council and his friends feel that it is an honor due him to make a member of Wichita's first Comission. As a member of the City Council Mr Rice has proven a warm friend of the laboring man. He is big hearted —whole souled and man who has "made good" on the Council and if nomianted and elected on the Comission will add business dignity to that body. In their desperation to stem the tide of growing popularity of the candidacy of Chas L. Davidson, as the next Mayor of Wichita those who oppose the candidacy of Mr Davidson are indulging in tactics that are wholly unwarranted and entirely fruitless. The thirty four years residence Chas L. Davidson as a citizen of Wichita will bear the inspection of the it is open for cutism either as a public official or as a private citizen. No man or woman in Wichita crn boast of a more ideal citizenship than Chas L. Davidson. He is content to compare his record as a citizen and the work he has done for his home town of Wichita along side with any others. That he is the most logical, best fitted and well qualified man for that office is knowledge While it is true Mr Davidson is not now and never has been a confirmed perpetual office seeker and while it is also true that during thirty odd years which he has resided in. Wichita and has been identified with every movement which has had for its object a begger better busier Wichita yet he has made his idelible mark on the progress of our city and stand forth today as one of its stars. The colored people and the laboring people know full well that Chas L. Davidson is their friend and its among them where most substantial voters of Davidson's campaign are found. They realize that with Chas, L. Davidson as Mayor of Wichita they will be given a fair and square deal in public affairs. The Searchlight has no wings at all — but it "gets there just the same." J. H. Rice Chas. L. Davidson A'l Eyes On Gov. Stubbs Hon. Walter Rosco Stubbs has now been in office as governor of the great state of Kansas for fully two months. Since begining the Cheif Executive of this commonwealth he has had full sway in the distribution of the patronage of his great office he has been absolutely so for as the public know master of the situation. He has been given a chance to show the manhood qualaties claimed for him and to demonstrate his full attitude in the matter of apointments toward the colored vhters of this state. It is conceded by all that the colored voters of Kans. were a most helpful ingredient in the political compound of which brought such a magnificent success to Geo Stubb's campaign last fall. Notwithstanding the fact that Geo. Stubbs has already made a great many appointment of his, and so for us we have now learned has not found one single Negro who posseses the qualification to fill any clerical or other position in Kansas—yet we are loath to believe that in the face of the many pledges and declarations of friendship toward the colored vote which were sent to negro voters from the Stubb's head quarters last fall we do not want believe that Geo. Stubb's will show no official recognition to the thousand of Negro voters of this state where sole hope was that in Walter Roscoe Stubbs—the great reformer—the colored people had at last found a man who was broad enough fairminded enough and who believed in a fair play who would extend to the race that recognition which the thousands of Negro voters of Kansas desirves. The Negroes of Kansas pinned much of their hope and faith in Walter Rosco Stubb as an exemplary, high standard and uncompromising Christian man whose lofty, ideal Chrisrian character was such that his very nature was built of that sturdy and conscienciousness of action which held him above that which would be unfair. They believed that in Walter Roscoe Stubbs, they had found a man who believed in the "open door for all men." Geo. Stubbs has just begun his two year admitistration as governor of this state and it's up to him whether the hopes of his former colored supporters shall be blasted or whether the race will be given its just and propotion- ate share in the patronage at his commaud, its up to the Govenor We do not wish to pass a rash untimely or inopportune judgement upon our Govenor and believe he should be treated fairly and given full opportunity as to prove himself. If he is friendly to our race it will soon be seen—if he is simply a polititician and he does not possess those high and lofty characterics of tairness of which have been credited to him that also will soon be shown. That Geo. Stubbs recognized his white friends and workers is now shown in the appointment of the Hon. Joe N. Dolley, his recent chairman, as state Bank examiner along with a long line of other white men prominent in Stubbs campaign. The Negroes of Kans. do not ask for the best appointment nor no they ask for all of them—but they do most sincerely ask for some of them. We will hold ourselves in waiting on the action of Geo. Stubbs. LINCOLN CONFERENCE The Lincoln Annual Conference of the M. E. church will meet Baley Oklahoma March 17th 09. Bishop John L. Nuelsen of Omaha Nebr. 1136, S. 31st, street. J. J. Cambbell. District Supt. of the Topeka Dist. Independence Kas, 718 west main st. W. F. Smith Dist. Supt. of Guthrie Dist. Shawnee Okla. W. McDonald, Topeka Kans. D. G. Franklin Dist. Supt. of Muskogee Dist. Guthrie Okla, L. E. Hayes, North Topeka Wm. Dawson, Manhattan Kans. S. E Saunders, Salina Kasas. G. T. Wooten Hastings Neb. A. Haynes Lincoln Nebr. D. Smith Kas. City Kans. D. Bruce, Rosedale Kans. H. T. S. Johnson, Coffeyvale Kas. J. H. Taylor, Independence Kas. J. C. ROBB'S PLATFORM 1st.-Law enforcement in all it's particulars. 2nd.-An effort to make the income of the city meet it's expenditures. 3rd.-No giving of franchises without adequate compensation to the city. 4th.-Fair and liberal treatment to all classes regardless of race or condition. And an equitable disposition of patronage. 5th.-The old soldiers of this city should be rewarded with a certain amount of patronage. 6th.-The laboring people of this town to be recognized, both organized and unorganized labor. 7th.-Fair and liberal treatment of all corporations, and to exact from them the same treatment toward the city. 8th.-The appointment of a gas and meter inspector. 9th.-More paving and the building of a boulevard from the city to the cemetery. 10th.-Reorganization of the police force from top to bottom. NO.50 DR. W. W. MINICK. In this issue Dr. W. W. Minick announces himself as a candidate for City Commissioner and his friends will be pleased to know that he is again placing himself in a position to assit in managing the affairs of this city. His record in the affairs of the city government is without reproach and that he immediately takes a place in the front rank of caididates cannot be questioned. While it is true that he was defeated for the office of mayor two years ago still there has never been any doubt in the minds of the people as to his qualifications. He stands for all that is necessary to make a greater Wichita and owing to his former experience in city affairs will make an ideal member of the Board of Commissioners. He is also a man that all classes of our citizens feel that they may call on at any time and receive courteous treatment as he is one of those who have never placed himself above the reach of the general average of mankind. His election along with others on his equal will give Wichita an executive body which will be safe and sound. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. There was a heavy snow in this part of the state this week. There was a $67,000 appropriation made by the State of Kansas to Western university during the meeting of the state senators and representatives. Dr. E. R. Vaughn, a member of the been called to Wichita, Kansas, on the 18th of this month to address the literary society of the A. M. E. church of that city. On Tuesday night Mrs. Motin's elocation class gave a grand recital in the auditorium in Western University. There were many good numbers among them being a farce, entitled "A Proposal Under Difficulties." It was one of the most excellent programs that have been rendered in W. U. It was composed only of faculty members. Miss Dolly Branch of Kansas City, Kans., was a visitor at Western University this week and made a splendid address concerning her six year stay in Africa. Under the auspices and for the benefit of the church the University band under the direction of Wade H. Hammond and management of Prof. H. R. Graham left Kansas City on the M. K. & T. R. R. in a special car to give a series of special concerts.beginning at Parsons, Thursday evening, March 4th. The band reached Parsons at 5:15 in the afternoon where Rev. Pleasant and his people did everything to make the stay pleasant. Here the band played to a large audience of appreciative people who pronounced the entertainment amead of anything of the kind attempted there heretofore. Leaving Parsons at 8:15 Friday morning, they reached Coffeyville an hour later where the town was simply turned over to Western University. The first concert here was to a packed house—pronounced by the owner of the theater to have been the largest to any entertainment in a number of years. The Royal Rooster Club tendered a delightful reception to the band here. After the first concert. Saturday they arrived at Independence where our friends were waiting to do all possible for our comfort. Mrs. White's elegant home was made headquarters and tis here that the members of the band had the pleasure and joy of meeting the social set. The boys certainly enjoyed it. The concert here as everywhere was a success, the house being packed and the patrons pleased. They returned to Coffeyville for a sacred concert prior to our departure. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Woods entertained the band and its officers to a delightful luncheon Sunday. Special music was furnished by the band for the class meeting at the church Sunday morning. Both press and public are loud in their applause of the splendid conduct of our boys and the wonderful music they render. THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER.....Editor Residence Phone Bell 1641. Used at the Post Office at Wichita Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. Published Every Saturday at 691 North Main Street. GROUPS OF SUBSCRIPTION Strictly in Advance. 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Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of my person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. - If you have any legal matter you desire to have attended I will highly appreciate your favor. W. N. Miller, Attorney, office 634 N. Waaer. Bell 1641. Send your news in earlier MEDICINE LODGE ITEMS. The colored people of Medicine Lodge are still trying to build a little church. The majority of them go together last Thursday night and gave a musical entertainment and they had a larger crowd than they could accommodate The proceedings were very good indeed for the first time. The evening exercises were based mostly on "Old plantations songs," by the colored folks. All who attended thought it was fine and all who did not attend was wishing they had. This is the first time that the colored folks of Medicine Lodge ever gave any thing like that and those who heard it want them to have it over again. Rev. I. J. Hughes was in attendance. Ed Bunch is on the sick list. Ed. Brown and friend, Mr. Flemings, visited friends in Medicine Lodge two days last week. Thos. Carter the gardener has gotten over his sick spell and is able to be up and doing again. Allen Edwards is very sick but we have hopes for his recovery. Harry Byers of Independence, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Chas. Moore of Medicine Lodge. REV. VAUGHAN COMING. Under the auspices of St. Paul A. M. E. Literary Society Thursday evening, March 18, Rev. E. R. Vaughan, D. D., Dean of Theological Department of Western University, will deliver his popular lecture, subject, "The material out of which great races are built." A clear, concise and lucid presentation of facts on a question of vital importance to eevry man and woman of the race. The Doctor has studied the question thoroughly and has spoken to enthusiastic audiences in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma along the same line. A good programme will be rendered in connection with the lecture. Come and hear this distinguished man. Admission 25 cents couple; 15 cents single. Bandmaster Hammond and the officials of the school are pleased beyond measure for the kindness beyond measure for the kindness shown the organization by our patrons and friends. Although the boys had the pleasure of the companionship of the representative people wherever they went. There is something that made them all glad when they boarded their special car for Kansas City, thence to W. U. We regretted our inability to fill engagements at Paola and Muskogee. THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK Send your news notes and local happenings to 601 North Main Street. IF IT EVER HAPPENED YOU'LL FIND IT IN THE SEARCHLIGHT. WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? Send your news in earlier. Deacon John Jackson and Miss Letha Underwood of Newton, came down Thursday to attend the Executive Board meeting.,Mr. Jackson is president of the District B. Y. P. U., while Miss Underwood represents the Sunday School. Mr. John Jackson of Newton, was a pleasant caller at the Searchlight office Thursday. Cal again Bro. Jackson. present. Quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. M. Wooten the presiding elder will be The Searchlight $1. per year The Searchlight $1. per year Cheap Purchase According to our esteemed eve contemporary the colored voters of Wichita have been sold in 'toto' for a few wagon load of brick. This is a shame to our christian civilization and on behalf of the honest colored men and women of Wichita, we wish to say that the vote of the colored people of this city cannot be brought with brick or money any more than can the vote of the white men and women. And we believe we voice the sentiment of our people when we say that such efforts on the part of any candidate for office is considered a gross insult to the colored men and women of our city. these political sales of the Negro vote -- if it ever happen is a thing of the past. Colored men and women to vote their own sentiments now. "Man born of a woman is of a few days and is full of trouble" of course some have more troubles than others - but tell all of them to W. N. Miller, Attorney, 634 N. Water. Wichita and vicinity was visited by an old fashion March blizzard which began Sunday night and lasted until Wednesday. Have you Registered? Register today! If you have moved since the last election you must register before March 18th if you wish to vote at the primary March 29th. Mr. W. L. Herman is on the sick list. Register! Register! Register! Rcv. E. R. Vaughn, Dean of the Theological Department of Western University will delive a lectur before the literary society of the A. M. E. church on Thursday night, March 18th. This will be a rare treat. Come out everyone Mrs. H. Truman Bolden was hostess to the D. W. Club on Friday afternoon. Under direction of Mrs. Bolden the club in progressing nicely. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Lois Wilson. I am a candidate for re-election as a member of the Second Board from the Second Ward subject to the Republican primary Marsh 2nd 1909. E. B. Messerve. For Mayor I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Wichita, subject to the primary to be help March 29th. 1909. J. C. Robb. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner, subject to the primary March 29th. 1909. A. J. Waddell. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner subject to the primary March 29th, 1969 For Commissioner For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for city commissioner subject to the primary March 29th 09. I.M.Krapp For Mayor I am a candidate for re-election and earnestly desire the support of my friends. If elected for another term I will be — fair to the colored people as I've tried to be in the past. J. Graham Mayor. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for city commissioner subject to the primary, March 29th 1909. Richard N. Dorr. For Mayor For Mayor At the earnest solicitation of my many friends I have decided to place my name before the people as a candidate for the office of Mayor subject to the primary, March 29. I will appreciate your vote. For Commissioner Dr. O. J. Taylor, the laboring man's friend, is hereby announced a candidate for commissioner and will appreciate any assistance from his friends at the primary, March 29. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner subject to the primary March 29. For Commissioner I hereby announce myself as a candidate for commissioner subject to the will of the people. FOR COMMISSIONER. I am a candidate for commissioner subject to the primary of March 29th I will appreciate your support. S. T. JOCELYN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for City Commissioner subject to the primary March 29th, 1909.—Dr. W. W. Minnick. Low Prices We are making very low prices on Trunks before we move to our new location at 119-21 S. Lawrence Wichita Trunk Factory 319 East Douglas Ave. QUARTERLY MEETING SUNDAY Sunday, March 14th, will be Juarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. M. Wootne, presiding elder, will be present and have charge of the services all day. At 11 a. m. "General class." At 3 p. m. sacrament and preaching. At 8 p. m. preaching. All are invited. Rev. J. H. Van Leu, state missionary, is in the city this week. Office Hours 9 a.m to 6 p.m Sundays by Appointment Dr. H. T. Bolden DENTIST ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bell Phone 2467 601 N. Main St Wichita, Kan Satisfaction IN EVERY POUND OF "Wichita's Best"Flour POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stock of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 -- Both Phones -- 530 Send your news in earlier Stingley & Ayers Underakers AND Embalmers SEDGWICK BLOCK Either Phone 1619 Wichita Kansas Send your news n earlier W. N. Miller Attorney-at-Law NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Courts Of Kansas and Missouri Residence Phone · Bell 1041 Dr. E. Harrison Physician & Surgeon -SURGERY A SPECIALTY- Office Hours 9 to 11 a.m. Residence 2 to 5 p.m. 513 N. Main St 7 to 8 p.m. OFFICE 513 N. MAIN ST Phone 860 green BUY LUMBER AT METZ'S Corner Of 3rd & Main HOUCK Hardware store First Class Goods at Lowest Price 116 East Douglas Avenue Use Use Murray's Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray's Reliable Extracts Murray's Reliable Perfumes Murray's Reliable Pure Spices They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 808 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita - - - Kansas Job Printing We have installed a new line of JOB TYPE FACES and we would be pleased to use them on a job for you. Good Work--Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. Second to None The Otto Weiss Alfalfa Stock and Poultry Food are all guaranteed under the United States Law. Serial No. 13415 and under the Kansas State Law Register No. 1. It Is The Cheapest and BEST FOOD on the Market. Red Tag Sale OF ENAMEL WARE CHEAP 339 North Main Street First-Class Making of Men's Garments Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing A Specialty Prompt Service Courteous Attention Your Trade.Solicited The Peoples Cleaning and Dye Works Ind. Phone 178 Bell Phone 175 The Biggest and Best in the Southwest CHOICE MEATS We carry a line of choice meats at prices that are right Fish, Game and Oysters in Season. Free Delivery FAVORITE MEAT MARKET W. H. KELCHNER, Proprietor 406 East Douglas Ave Phone 294 Coffee pot Bell Phone 1837 245 - 247 North Main St., Chas. B Mercha 339 North First-Class Making Cleaning, Pressing and Prompt Service Courteous R The Peoples Cleaner 131 North La Ind. Phone 178 The Biggest and B CHOICE We carry a line of choice m Fish, Game and Oysters FAVORITE M W. H. KELCH 406 East Douglas Ave Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless Steam Laundry Wichita's Oldest, Most Re table and Best Laundry BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER & MONS, Prep. Phone 232 245 N. Market Dr.J.E. Farmer, Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children A Specialty Office 708 N. Main St. W. S. RENRION DRUGGIST 801 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. For a Good Job of Lead and Oil. SUTTON PAINT CO. At prices from 2c to 65c. Every piece of Enameled Ware is marked in plain figures. Here is your chance to get some High-Grade First Quality Onyx Enameled Ware at Tinware prices. We are factory agents on this line of Granite Ware and have put on sale a complete line at prices named. Ind. Phone 1837, Green Wichita, Kansas B. PATTON Cent Tailor Main Street ing of Men's Garments and Repairing A Specialty Attention Your Trade.Solicited There Is No Need Of letting your clothes look ragged or soiled, when you can have them dry cleaned, preressed and repaired to look like new at reasanable prices at Mining and Dye Works Lawrence Avenue Bell Phone 175 Best in the Southwest MEATS meats at prices that are right in Season. Free Delivery MEAT MARKET DINER, Proprietor Phone 294 Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE We carry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Children's Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 257 L. S. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tucker, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice President, C. W. Brown, Vice President, V. H. Branch, Cashier. Fourth National Bank WICHITA, KANSAS Capital $200,000 Surplus $125,000 Directors: W. K. Tucker, W. E. Jett, R. L. Holmes, S. B. Amidon, J. M. Moore. L. S. Nattsger, H. W. Darling, A. G. Houston, C. E. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, E. T. Battin, Hen ry Lassen, V. H. Branch. A General Banking Business Transacted Its the man who "sticks-to-it" who wins. YOUR GOODS SAFE if you stors them with us.—Miller Storage Co., 634 N. Water. mountians of bricabrao thatlitter the homes of so many profesional men; not here the scraps of bro- cades and tapestry which makes so many libraries more likea show room than a home. All was work- manship simplicity which speaks of genius of tasts, of a sence of beauty. Sir Wilson and his devot- ed wife took great pleasure show ing me presents and souvenirs consisting of hand painted china and valuable silverware as well asother handsome articles Re- gretfully but not until 1 had been prevailed upon to have teain the dining room. I returned to town with my snind basking ip the af- terglow of an asternoon full ofa restful, aesthetic beauty and the figure of my host, lithe, lissom and striking still before my eyes. eNUDVULIEDE &£ VEL.. - THE WICHITA - See a One of tie Oldest and Best Negro Newspapers In the West pea ah ESTABLISHED 1N 1898 Published Every week a eae Fresh, Reliable Race News se i ase Conservative in policy ae Firm in defense of our race ga eae Our policy of “ The Higher Grade of News” has built for the Searchlight the reputation of being distinctly a “ Family Newspaper ”. No slang, trashy or questiona- ble items are found in the columns of the Searchlight. eas Ss SC i eee We make no “ grand-stand plays” but maintain one even, sane, reliable and solid course in our work of “race up-lift ” in dealing with those vital race issues. ese ea eee I F YO U are in any-wise interested in the Ne- gro raceand in aiding in help solving the great questions which to-day confront the Ameri- can Negro—we solicit your subscription, your patron- age, to the Searchlight in our effort for the highest intellectual, christian, moral, financial and physical standard for our race. Your patronage solicited. Bia a ea TO DAY is the day TO SUBSCRIBE. Our i next issue may contain someinfor- mation or news item of Vital Interest to you. Our sub- scription rate-one dollar per year-is within the reach ofall, You will never have reasons to regret it.{ ~~ BAe bie tea eA ee aa a AGENTS WANTED We want active, wide-awake hustling . men, women, boys and girls as Agents for the Searchlight in every city, town village and community. = GOOD MONEY can be realized by the right persons as Agents and Correspondents of the Searchlight. 4 — ( To Seprate'Schools In Colora. A democrat named Met has in- troduced a bill in the Colorada legiv!ature which provides for sep erate schools for white and black ehildren in that state. The bill went toa committee in whose pig- eonhale it peacefully sleeps. If we thought the people would listen to some sounds doctrine a- bout affairs touching the Negro of Kansas - we would tell then a taing or two, ~- however we will hold our peace now. The snow fell in Wichita Mon. night twelve inches on esvel ac- companied bya high wind. In some places the snow Was drift- ed as high as six and eight feet, According to the loeal weather record it was the deepest snow since Jan. 13— 1888. A man entering politics is like @ man getting married— he takes her ‘‘for better or for for worse”’ If some of our alleys and dark ‘streets could talk, they would tell ‘* awful tales’ on some falks. Better be careful. We have never yet told all the *‘bad thing’’ or thinss we know of some falklore. Mr. and Mrs Isiance of Kansas City are city attending at the sick bed of their cousin Miss Bet- ty Jackson. Mrs. Fannie Martin of Geary, Okla. is visiting with her daugh- ter Mrs Major Davis. In this Department we make a specialty of High - Grade Commercial Job Printing... Mail Orders ivénich'sut ashy mat ior Job Printing. No Job Too Small—No Jdb Too Large. Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Workmen Address all communications to W.N, MILLER, Editor 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas Wichita Tabernacle 34, will meet Thursdgy afternoon. All of members are reqnested to be pres- ent. The Seachlightis doing pretty good for a ten year old youngs— ter feeling fine yon see. W. M. Frazier was taken to his bed Sick last Saturday. He is re- ported better at this writing. Hon. Thos Bodgett will addrss the colored Y. M. C at the Taber- nacle Baptist church Sunday eve. at 4:30. Mr. Blodgett is an elo-- quent and interesting speaker all young and old mea should be pre- sent Sunday afternoon and hear him, Robt. Davis and wife: went to Kingman Sunday and brought a home their four ‘horses from the pasture. They were caught in the worst of Sunday « Monday bliz- zard and snow; but got at home 333 S Tait Official Directory K nights & Daughters OF TABOR KANSAS—NEBRASKA JURISDICTION | > IN EACH TOWN if im WA T A | EI G NT gece le Latest Model “Ra A by agents cvergwbors are f sane = RIND Sits omer ase Weta for ful forticulars ond sectal ofr sf one OR SrctaoNer nntiidaduAtrerncd ernie Her y y ‘to anyone, aan in the U. S.. '@ cent deposit in drain Brahe ree tight, anc A Hl NY) stioe Pits DAYS" Waste ELA during which ime you may rie the vel a WA HAND ris any te you won, Uy ar then not pee eta or donot st | EWND Heer hae ac len i ne one | Wu NAYS FACTORY PRICES ot net yrost stant scsurl Locry cash on SPH A VSPAAPBREI 2 #25 uldcemea’s prs by Enzi deco gan have We taser Be | ES MRNUROARD sey prtce cas ta recente sar ae aoa oa Bae OF es OR Arzone ae BONN gc aorta il afi sr nce NWO Wap YoU, WILL BE ASTONISHED zis5 tox rs ex, bee clone nd WI Ba. tai! any Chaar ny" We'sre aniahad haepeeee ageictees aes money / ang NBCU REA REES, rot pe kao oe ar Tas ble on area Oe sr geccived Hy SOND HAND BiGkOLbG.” We dott sezalarly handle second, han | asl area te Sihaed ls les oo HUN, dl eo! Bead Mors, be SR OMAKES, MOIS whscles Imported Toller: shales and "peau, pide! fekirs and COASTER-BRAKES, ccuifment of all kinds!at half the usual reted! prince. Pe 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF Sq 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES 70 ixtnoovce‘oacs TO INTRODUCE, OWLY The regular retail price ofthese tires {spe 5 Go pair, but b intros et seliyouasampie airfor a0 cah‘aithorder StS. a Pe | NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES (eas ae ASIN | NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the Pa air out. "Sixty thousand pairs sold last year, eae ! | Over two hundred thousand pairs :owis oe iJ A } | IPTIOM: Made in all sizes, Itis livel, a be Pecans oorcen totter . y Sora and which closes up’ scaall puacturcs without allow [iM | fig the air toessape. Wehavehundreds of letcrstrom sats, gl Notice the thick rubber tread | Scleusiomerssatiog!naithelrtiress aveonlybeca pumped Qa «A, mod.puneture stripe ib | Sponceortwiceinawholeseason. Theyweighnomorethan Mai £040." alto rim strip “1 | ab Granary tire, dhe puncture resisting quaittes being piven P by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabrictou the Gag S18, Will, outlast any” other Phad The regular prieal thesetireviefesoperpair,outior ¥ pos | sdvcrusiogparpcrwearenakingaspecaifactrypriect “W BASY HIDING. | eoreceeee te trates can Puen ei a eee eas i *Pie wl aliow 4 enah discount of sper cent (thereby mating the price Sake SeTee Teed send FULL CASH WITH ORDER ‘and enclose this advertisement, We will slsy seal Siegel plated brase head pump. ‘Lives to be returned at GUE extenie if We ce eiso ties boteatisfaciory ou examination "We are periectly rellable'and: aioucy sent to we en eateoe ie | Bouts it you order's pait ot these tres? you will aa taat the? Sill nde asiae seis tosis | wear te iat etek Go nc as day re you banc cver ied or smn at any rice, Wa | Exow that jou will be so well pe’ when gon want's mil give us jour ordeal | We'want'yoto send wna ral order at gues, ence ths remaruatl it ofr = AS PB mrt buy eny kind at sey pris use (for IF YOU NEED TIRES iicigetnccn. Poncture-!rbot Gres on approval sed Coal oh ihe special introductory price quoted shove or write for our bg Tice and Sundry Catalogue which ‘and quotes afl makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. ‘Dut write us a postal today. DO NOT ‘OF BUYING a bieycta DO NOT WAIT ov pais of tixes from anyone util you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. ° pause of thoad ri ray baire. “LA CREOLE” HAIR RESTORER.O PRICE, $1.00, retails KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV, FRANK WILBON, C. @ M. Taborian Home, R. F, D. No. 8, ‘Topeka, Kansas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. @. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kaa A. W. HOPKINS, C.G.8. * 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans, MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 “C" St, Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans, MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. @. M., 460 Horton. Ft. Scott, Kans. C. M. JONHSON, G P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, c. G. PR. 823 Freeman, K. C., Kan, REV. M. WOOTEN, C. G. 0. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St, Wichita, Kan, NEXT PLACE MEETING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas- Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 18th annual) in Topeka, Kans., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1909, TABERNACLES, Chie? Precemtrensee. Number, 1 Mrs. Lottie Williams, 1809 N. 10th, Kansas City, Kan, 1-8 Wed. (A) 2. Mrs. Addfe Williams, 906 S. Walnut Tola, Kan, 2-¢ Sat. (A) 8 kirs, Mary Goss, Station 1, Wichita, Kan, 1-8 Fri. (A) 4 Mrs. H. Tyler, 520 E 9th Cherryvale, Kan., 1-3 Thur, (A) 5 Mrs Carrie Brown, 924 N. 10th, Atohison, Kan,, 8-4 Fri (A) @ Mrs, Eva Clayborne, 118 So, Mul- berry, Ottawa, Kan, 1-3 Thur. (a) 7 Mrs. Alice Perry, 344 N. 5th, Selina, Kan, 1-8 Fri. (A) 8 Mrs. Leura Smith, 208 BH. 11th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-8 Tues. (A) 9 Mrs. Katie Thomas, 117 E Laurett, ‘Topeka, Kansas. 10 Mrs. Ida Wallace, 446 Ark, Lew- rence, Kan, 2-4 Wed. (A) 11 Mra, Pauline Woodfork, $28 Free- man, Kanses City, Kansas, 1-8 Mon. (A) 19 Mrs, Betty Johnson, 211 Stewart, Kansas City, Kan. 1-8 Thur. (A) 14 Mrs. Hattie Warden, 124 N. Wash- ington, Pittsburg, Kan, 2-4 Thur. (A) 15 Mrs. Ellen Lee, Box 25 Weir City, + Kan, 16 Mrs. Lizie Morton, 1808 Washing- ton, Parsons, Kan., 1-3 Wed. (A) 17 Mrs. A. Master, 615 So, Barber, Ft, Scott, Kan, 1-3 Sat, (A) 18 Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 2202 So. 9th, ‘Omaha, Neb., 1-8 Thur. (A) 20 Mrs. Bessie Hall, 406 Horton, Ft Scott, Kan, 24 Mrs. Angie Garner, 704 E. 18th, Coffeyville, Kan., 1-8 Wed. (A) 28. Mrs. Della Dorsey, 714 So. 14th Par- sons, Kan,. 1-8 Thur. (A) 29 Mrs. Lulu Woods, 1027 Pottawat- omie, Leavenworth, Kans, 1-3 Thurs. 30 Mrs, Laura Bright, 208 Ohio Leavenworth, Kan, 8 Set, 34 Mrs. Joana Jones, 1135 N. Wash- ington, Wichita, Kan, 1-3 ‘Thurs. (A.) 86 Mrs. Adah Lewis, 1408 Archer Ay. South Omaha, Nebraska. 37 Mrs, Mary Robinson, 108 N 3rd Atchison, Kan, 1-8 Fri, (A) 388 Mrs, Ella/Young, Box 1173, Weir City, Kan. ¥ Mrs, Hulda Patterson, sth and Elm, Abilene, Kan. 52 Mrs. Ada King, 722, N. ¥ Lawrence Kan, 2-4 Thur. (A) 3 Mrs, Lille Robinett, 1286 Barnett, Kansas City, Kan, 1-8 Pri. (A) ‘11 Mrs, Sarah Weddington, 634 Spruce Topeka, Kan., 1-8 Wed. (A) ita, Kan, Fridays, 85 Mrs, Francis Hardaman, 1801 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kan. 89 Mrs. B. B, Alton, 2215 Pacific, Omaha, Neb. 1-3 Wed. (A) 91 Mrs, Lulu Rountree, 1125 N. 19th Omaha, Neb,, 1-8 Thur, (A) 92 Mrs, A. Grant, 401 So, 8th, Idn- coln, Neb., 2-4 Fri, (A) 98 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 N. West- ern, N. Topeka, Kan, 1-8 Thur “w TEMPLES. Chief Mentors. 1 Fred M. Harris, Box 1178, Wel 2 Rev. Jos. Smith, 308 B. 11th, Cof feyville, Kans., 1-3 Tues. City, Kan. 1-8 Fri. $ J. G. Burdett, 819 N. 1st, Atchison Ken, 1-8 Fri. 4. F.D, Barly, Sherman Plats, Omaha Neb, 2-4 Mon. 3 Robt. M. Jortan, 908 N. Western NN. Topeka, Ikan. 1-8 Thur. 7 Dr. G. G Brown, 517 N. Main, ‘Wichita, Kans. 1-8 Tues. 3 A. J. Beam, 409 Osborne, Ft. Scott Kan, 1-8 Tu. 10 Geo. L. Craig, 906 Cherokee Leavenworth, Kan., Mondays. 11 ©. W. Giles, 617 N. Water St. Wichita, Kans. 1-3-4 Thurs. 12 Lee Holiday, 728 So. 20th, Parsons, an, 1-8 Thur. 46 EA Finch, 614 N. 4th, Salina, Kan, 1-8 Tue. 1€ Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th, Souw Omaha, Nebr. 17 Rev. Allen Garner, 70¢ M 1th Qoffeyville, Kansas. 18 Jas. Thomas, 218 W. 17) Salt Lake City, Utah. 19 W. M. Hughes, 1028 N. J., Law- rence, Kan., 2-4 Thur. 22 B. @. Waster, Box 156, Oswegc Kans., 2-4 Tues. 24 J. W. Warren, 218 B. ith, Cherry- vale, Kans., 1-8 Tues. 38 3. H. Downs, 423 Haskell, Kansas | City, Kansas, Fridays. $9 U. A. Graham, 1160 West, Topeka, Keneas, 1-8 Thur. 60 F.C. Salres, 1813 Jefferson, To- peka, Kans., 1-3, Mon. 72 J. M. Wright, 1125 Saratoga, Lin- coln, Neb. TENTS. Queen Mothers. 5 1° Lillle Harden, 900 Fifth St, Leavy: enworth, Kan. 4 Sat. (A) 2 Busan Dantels, 216 W. Wail, IN Scott, Kan, 2-4 Sat, (A) ® Lizzie Weaver, 118% Saratoza, Lin- con, Neb., 2 ¥ri, (A) 4 Laure Washington, 914 Walkes, Kansas City, Kan, 1-3 Sat. Morn, 5 Ada Gilbert, 405 N. Santa Fe, Cot feyville, Kan, >= Wed. (A) % Ida Stovall, 706 So. Walnut, Joh, Kan, 2-4 Sat. (4) 9 Flora Patterson, 311 W. 27th, Ome- ha, Neb, 1-8 Sat. (A) 10 Maggle Robinson, 911 Everett, Kansas City, Kan, 1-3 Set. (A) 11 Mary Brown, 325 Mise, Lawrence Kan, 3-4 Sat. (A) 11 Ethel Penn, 718 “Q” St. Atchison, Ks, 2-4 Sat. (A) - 14 Arle Stone, 828 Main, Atebtson, Kan, 1-3 Sat. (A) at H, H, Adkins, Weir City, Ks., 2-4 ‘Wed., (A) 18 A. O. Murrell, 453 So, éth, Sama, Kan, 1-8 Sat. (A) (9 Lizzie Herrold, Sherman iets, Omaha, Neb, 2-4 Sat. (A) 20 Suste Wills, 2108 Grand, Pareong Kan, 1-8 Sat. (A) 25 Gertrude Taylor, 1310 E. Clark, Parsons, Kans., 2-4 Sat. 28 B.A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan, Parsons, Kans, 1-3 Sat. 22 Charlott Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Han sas City, Kan, 2-4 Sat. (A) 21 Bila McKinn‘s, #17 Saerman, Leavenworth, Kan, 1-8 Thur. (A) 28 Louise Vercer, $18 N. J., Lawrenes, Kan, 1-3 Bat. (A) 3» Hester Cornish, 911 Westera, W. ‘Topeke, Kan., 1-8 Bat. (A) 387 Jannie McAdoo, 1818 N. Madison, | Topeka, Kan, 1-8 Sat. (A) 45 Cynthia Henderson, $12 Washing- ton, Kansas City, Kan. 1-3 Bat NOTICE TABORS. It your Tabernacle, Ter»te or Feat is not in this Directory, or if \nere te any error, please notify me at once i W. N. MILLER. Béitor. On account of the Quarterly meeting at A. MN. E, Sunday S. will convene at 2p. m. instead of 8 p. m. next Sunday. FINLAY ROSS. Ex-Mayor Finlay Ross has at last yielded to the wishes of his many friends from every ward of Wichita and has consented to the use of his name as one of the candidates for city commissioner under our new form of government. No man who has ever served in a public office in our city has made a more clean, economical and clear cut record than did Finlay Ross, who was for three terms hoff- ored as the chief executive of our city. In 1897 when Wichita was in the grasp of a most disastrous depressive era the name of Finlay Ross was brought forth as the one man broad-minded enough to bring back that confidence in Wichita so much needed—in a most remarkable campaign he was elected. By his wise administration of city af- fairs Wichita was soon busy and was started on her march of unparalleled progress. He served as mayor for four years, 1897-8-9-1900, Again in 1905 he was chosen mayor. He is one of those, public economists who believe in pub- He economy. He is one of the city’s heaviest tax payers and always is in the foremost ranks to push every in- terest of our city. Mr. Ross is distinc- tively not the candidate of any ward or section of Wichita, but is the can- didate of the people of all the wards and every section of our city. "It ta not necessary here to cite the friendship which has always existed between Finlay Ross and the colored people of our city. His public acts of friendship is a matter of public: record. If chosen, which he will be, as one of the city commissioners no man or wo- man who casts their vote for Finlay Ross will have reason to regret it. His name will be among those to be voted on at the primary March 29, 1909, Sam F, Stewart Sam F. Stewart has filed his peti- tion as a candidate for one of the com- missionerships for the city of Wich- ita. Mr. Stewart needs no introduc- tion to the citizens of Wichita. As street commissioner for the city for the past two years he has “made good.” It is a matter of general com- ment that Wichita never had a better street commissioner than Sam Ste- wart, and if all Mr. Graham's heads of departments had possessed the same ability, tact, energy, integrity and strict attention to business as has Sa Stewart, there would now be no criticism of Mayor Grahaf's ad- ministration. Stewart is certainly one of the best equipped men for com- missioner of any now in the race and at the head of the public Improvements department would soon make that par- ticular department the pride of our city. Sometimes More. “I see that a New York professor re- forms bad boys with piano music.” “I hope he bears in mind that some pianos need reforming quite as much as bad boys de.” SaaS as ia