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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME III. Let Alone—White Newspapers Except The Daily Herald ARE A MENACE TO THE Colored People—The Writers Do More to Build up Rare Prejudice than all the southerners Combined. If the white people would let us alone, the race problem would soon be a thing of the past. Sto, your newspapers from misrepresenting us, stop ridiculing our efforts to build up the race, stop adding that which does not exist, and say something good. Try and find employment for those who will work. Point out the good things to be gained by frugality and industry, and not the bad which creates liars and thieves. Last week that class of white people who envy the success of any Negro, insisted upon Chief Stahl arresting the manager of this paper for maintaining a nuisance, and for no purpose on earth but to annoy him because he owns seventy-five feet of property in the business portion of the city of Topeka. Part of the building is used for tennant purposes by a political organization known as the McKinley Club and proven so to be, yet these scape goats try to harass the owner of this building because they rent of him. 'This club has the same right to meet and discuss politics or do anything for their social benefit without being disturbed as the fifty others of the same kind now in operation in Topeka. While we think Chief Stahl is honest and upright, yet he ought to be fair and take the mote out of his white brother's eye first, then look to his colored brother afterwards; always start on the stronger first. If white men can have political organizations and social clubs, and serve to their members what they choose, why can't colored men do the same? The days of slavery are over, the patroler is no more, but their spirits hover 'round us still. Chief Stahl has a man in his service who comes under the above name but called "spotter" these days. This fellow was born in Galveston, Texas, and the Lord only knows why he did not leave him for the flood. Of all the oneries men, this fellow is lower in the scale of humanity—filthy, dirty, lazy and a consumate liar. He earns his living by swearing and making whisky cases against people. He knows that without these sneaking methods he could not earn a living, and it is a shame to have tax-payers money paid to such an inhuman monstrosity who pays no taxes, who wanders from state to state, from town to town looking for some dishonorable job. About the time this man (?) claims to have sneaked into the rooms of the McKinley Club, the gas meter and a slot machine was broken open and robbed of their contents, and it is our opinion that he is the very chap that did the job. A man that will do what he swore he did, is none too good to rob a gas meter, and we are going to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. Let Chief Stahl do his duty and if he can't get truthful and respectible men to look after violators of the law resign his office and tell the people that he can't find that class. We were surprised to see The Daily Capital use the word "notorious." We suppose that they too are losing what little respect they did have for colored people who are trying to accumulate some of this world's goods. The Journal, of whom people expect nothing good, was very courteous in its remarks. The Evening Herald, with the spirit of General Hudson predominating knows nothing but fairness when it comes to colored people. All the colored people want is to be let alone and we will solve the problem if there be one. MANAGER. The Negro of Yesterday and Today. What prompted me to attempt this was reading constantly of the horrible murders and also the unjust upbraidence of these, my people and as your valuable and friendly paper is read by almost as many whites as blacks, I have applied to the medium that would do the most good as well as reaching them in the most direct manner. Hence, I would ask judges, lawyers, doctors and in fact all mankind to judge the taults of the Negro as kindly as possible. Today if he sins, yesterday he was sinned against. Remember if he is inclined to be rather slow and not quite so full of vim, rush and go ahead as his white brother, remember, Oh Prayer, remember this; for two hundred and fifty years the Negro was driven like the beast to the field. Thatwas but yesterday and remember this is but barely the morning of the second day. Then consider the rock from which he was hewn. The pit from which he was dug. The long dark and dusky as well as dangerous road he has traveled. Think of the trials, the pit falls, the indignities that awitted him at every step. Think of the cradle that rocked him. Even his lullaby song was the stinging lash of the slave driver. His home—but why speak of his home—he had none. Yesterday he was homeless, wifeless and childless. Property, a thing moving in the likeness of God. But today note the wonderful change. Yesterday the Southland could not boast a man wise enough to forsee it. Even England stood spellbound at the rapid strides the North American Negro was making. Today the North American Negro stands without parallel as a race. Sacred or profane, history tells of no race of people at any time since the foundation of the earth that has progressed beyond the Negro of today. Today he has the greatest blessing God given, a wife whom no living man dare sell. Today he has a home that is not styled "nigger quarters". Yesterday not a friendly hand was outstretched to befriend him. Today the strong arm of the law protects him. Yesterday he grovelled in the darkest ignorance: today he is an intelligent, thinking, reasoning human being as God intended he should be. Yesterday his hands were bound with cold clanking chains. His feet were bound with fetters stronger than iron bands. Today the Negroes' hands and feet are free. Although struggling, fighting, hoping, praying and trusting, thank God, he is free. The master of yesterday has become the neighbor of today. The mistress of yesterday has become the adviser and friend in need to Africa's dark daughters of today; Some writers assert that the Negro will never assimilate a high civilization, that in his ustilians his love for family and his tendency to govern, to rule, to manage for himself, he will never pass the present standard. Merciful God, who is blinder than the man who won't see, or more deaf than the man who won't hear? At what time in slavery days was he able to acquire knowledge? Yet today he can point with pride to such men as Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass. What man among the Anglo-Saxon can accomplish as much as Douglass in as short a time and with obstacles surrounding him all the while? When ten generations have passed to the great beyond, Frederick Douglass, the father of his race, the greatest Negro living or dead, they will be just learning this true value, the wonderful good, the rich legacy, the grand thought he left to posterity. The Nego has never been a beggar but asks only for justice. He has never been a pauper but a true Democrat. Quick to forget and forgive, slow to anger and revenge. Let me use the words of Edmond Burke of Bristol, England. "Applaud us when we run, Console us when we fall, Cheer us when we recover, But let us pass on, For God's sake Let us pass on" ROPERF H. JOHNSON Iola, Kan Quite a Surprise. Mr. Lon Townsend was married last week to Miss Vay Johnson, a popular school teacher of Cottonwood Falls. They have gone on their bridal tour to Canada, Buffalo Exposition, New York City, Coney Island, Long Branch and Atlantic City, N. J. They will be at home to their friends, Thirteenth and VanBuren streets after August 15. Mr. Townsend has bought the Wolf property and fixed it up in magnificent style. THE PLAINDEALER wishes them a safe voyage through life. His many friends were greatly surprised to learn of his sudden change without notifying them, and have a greater surprise for him not letting them know. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 2. 1501. The servant problem is getting to be a serious one in the city of Jackson; in fact, there are complaints long and loud from all over the state that the housekeepers are experiencing all sorts of trouble on account of their inability to keep cooks. It has been discovered here that the Negro women of the town are organized into secret union, and when one is sent for to hire she wants to do all the talking and to specify to the lady of the house what she will do, as well as what she will not do. Their usual wages here are $8 per month, or $2 per week, and they always insist that they shall be paid off on Saturday night. No housekeeper would object to that arrangement if there was any guarantee that the cook would return the next morning. The chances are that she will not, and that the family for whom she has been working will be forced to get up Sunday morning and cook their own breakfast. For the salary of $2 per week they will agree to cook but two meals per day and must be permitted to leave the premises when they are through with the noon meal. When one of them hires to cook she will not turn her hand to do another thing to save her employer's life. If she saw the house catching fire she would not turn her hand to put it out. When they leave for their home after dinner they never fail to carry a bucket or basket or package containing the stealages of the day—a peck or more of cold vaults. Should her employer complain or insist that no cold grub should be carted away from the premises, that is the last of that Negro—they simply will not stay where they are not permitted to pack a basket, and for that reason the white ladies of this and other towns are at the mercy of their cooks. During the past week another organization has been formed among those old grannies who hire out as professional nurses. Heretofore they have been glad to get $5 per week for such services, and generally were employed for four weeks. They now demand $10 per week and some of them have thrown up contracts on which they had already entered, leaving mother and child a week or less old to get along as best they can. The white ladies of the city are talking about and threatening to organize against these robberies, but just yet the weather is yet too warm. There is considerable earnest talk of sending North for white servants, and in fact, several families have already hired white women to do their cooking. The Negroes of the town are liable to discover when too late that they have killed the goose that laid the golden egg. They will not be tolerated much longer. The missionary conference of the Christian church in session here for the past three days has adjourned to meet a year hence in the city of Tupelo—Private John Allen's town. Rev. B. F. Marire, of Jackson, was continued as president; B. H. Grime, of Meridian, vice president; Miss Lutie McKay, Madison Station, secretary-treasurer; Ira M. Boswell, Meridian, state evangelist. Rev. M. F. Harmon. of Atlanta, offered a serious of resolutions complimentary to the citizens of Jackson for free entertainment and to the press for liberal space, all of which were adopted. The charbon situation is improving in the badly infected districts in Bolivar and other counties of the delta, but it is also spreading and getting out into the hills. The disease got the start of the planters and killed off hundreds of head of mules and horses before they were able to get proper preventatives and remedies, but once these were secured in quantities sufficient to go around the neighborhood the epidemic was checked and the death rate fell off to almost nothing in comparison with what it had been. Dr. Robert, veterinarian of the A. and M. college, who accompanied Gov. Longino to the infected districts and to the state farms more than a week ago, has returned and reports to the state board of health that the worst is over provided the farmers will vaccinate vigorously and in time. He has every confidence in vaccination, as not a single vaccinated animal has been known to die. Ten days after the first inoculation the animal must be erated again to become immune. A few days ago the governor offered a reward of $100 each for the arrest and conviction of the two Negroes who murdered Marshall Richardson, of Gulfport, on the 19th of last December. The Negroes are Joseph and David Lewis, who succeeded in escaping the mob which was formed to lynch them at the time of the killing. It will be remembered that at least two Negroes were lynched for this killing, and that a number of Negro cabins were reported to have been burned on that account. The real guilty parties were afterwards found to have escaped the punishment that would have been meted out to them by the mob, and then it was that the chief executive was beigeled by the friends of the murdered man to offer a reward for the apprehension of the Negroes named here. The governor was not inclined to offer the reward until passion had been somewhat allayed, and until assured by the officers of the county that the Negroes if captured would be protected and brought to trial, and that they will be punished as the laws of the land prescribe. Parties returning from the Crystal Springs Chautauqua report that a very large and enthusiastic audience was out to hear the oratorical contest between the several colleges of the state. Messrs. George T. Simon of New Orleaus; Lake of Arkansas; and Dr. Hugh, of Tennessee, acted as judges. The medal was awarded to Mr. J. R. Hobbs, of Mississippi college, whose subject was "Shall Justice Triumph?" The other contestants were Mr. Allen Thompson, of Mills college; George Pewlett, of Jefferson college; W. V. Leavell, of the state university, and Mr. Giles of the A. and M. college. A theatre for colored people exclusively, at which only colored talent will appear, is likely to open in Chicago. Negotiations for the lease of a theatre building are under way, and a colored stock company is proposed to furnish the attractions of the house. Several influential colored men are backing the scheme, and one of them stands ready to invest $20,000 in the effort to make it a success. Full announcement of the plans may be expected in a few days if the negotiations now being carried on do not miscarry. It has long been the source of much exasperation to the leaders of colored society in Chicago that they could not secure box or orchestra seats in any of the theatres, no matter how much they were willing to pay or how soon they got in line before the box office window. When they requested anything but a balcony ticket it always developed that the show was doing a rushing business even if it was losing money in reality and the colored patrons would be forced to take a balcony ticket or none at all. This fact has led to the plan of having a colored theatre in Chicago, controlled by colored people and catering only to colored patronage. Havliu's Theatre, later the Adelphi, will probably be the cotored theatre of Chicago. Negotations for its its lease have been instituted by the promoters of the scheme, and as it is the only available theatre near the colored quarter, it will doubtless be secured. The theatre building is owned by the Mutual Life Insurance company, and has been vacant two years, so little trouble is expected in getting a lease under favorable conditions. Dr. George C. Hall, who has an office on State street near Harmon court, is the principal backer of the plan. He says he is ready to spend $20,000 to make it a success. Back of Dr. Hall stands H. Carris, a white loan broker, of 492 Street, street. Doings of the Race as Gleaned from Other Sources—Negro Theatre was Mr. Carris who began the negotiations for the theatre building recently. He said that the terms had not been fixed, but that he expected to get the lease of the building in a few days. The news that a colored theatre will soon be in operation was generally circulated and produced great joy among the many vaudeville artists and actors. Colored talent of late has not found the business what it used to be and they see in the plan a revival of the good times of old. The best known of the colored talent in the city have been consulted and the word passed around that a colored stock company of colored actors would be formed Saint Suttle, well known as a cake walk artist, has been consulted by the promoters as to the advisibility of forming a colored stock company, and he is a much sought man accordingly. Billy Caldwell, of the vaudeville team of Caldwell and Henry, is also in the confidence of the promoters and is the envy of the colored profession. Jesus Christ in the Social World. Man is formed for society. Isolated and solitary, his reason would remain perfectly undeveloped. In proportion as the social relations are extended, regulated and perfected, man is softened, ameliorated and cultivated. Civilization in a general sense is but an improved condition of man, resulting from the establishment of social order. Sociology is a discourse on society, or the science of the social world. It includes all of man as social and nothing else. It is limited to man strictly in his associated capacity. Man is a member of society and sustains social relations. Society signifies a yellow, comrade or an associate. In its most simple sense it is the relation which unites man to man. The appearance of the first man in the world craving companionship is a full fledged testimony to the above definition. This association is noted in family, Church, State. This may be divided according to its nature or aims; as religious, political, educational, commercial or friendly associations. In Christ we have the principle of the Christian life and all of its social relations. Therefore, to understand a subject we must follow it to its genesis. In order that the work on a subject may be scientific it must give the laws of that subject and arrange them into their proper system. The task is not done until the system is completely rounded off. A system that is perfect forms a circle which of course ends where it began. Hegel says, "That every part of Philosophy is a circle." Then, the whole of Philosophy is a circle of circles that constitute the different parts of Philosophy. The starting point of a system must also be its end—so, Philosophy is a circle ending in its beginning. Hence Jesus Christ, the genesis of society, is the end as well as the beginning of all. "Of Him (God) and through Him and to Him are all things." (Romans, xr 36.) Christ quoted social laws from the Old Testament showing society existed before His day upon earth, and the source from whence it came. In Him society was advanced because of His great doctrine and system of truth—yet, He was greater than His doctrine or system of truth, therefore society must ever undergo reformation according to its age, religiously, politically, commercially and otherwise. The life which flows from Christ governs man to day in all the avenues of life. Human nature needs a person who is above it yet of like sympathies, to whom it can cling and from whom it can receive help and inspiration. In our day man feels the need of such a person. A metaphysical God will not do. A God who is heart to heart with human nature, who can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, is the God humanity calls for; one who will not treat of doctrines and morals in the abstract, but as they are in living unison with man in his social relations. Christ's great aim for man was to lift him up in the social world. All that he is to man, or doe for him, pertains to this social air. Society in our general meaning is the out- growth of Christian society. Christ eet no specific example or model for all social relations but even where there is no specific model in the life of Christ, there are leading principles and great types to direct man. As a Spiritual teacher and founder of a new religion, it was natural that Jesus should enter chiefly into relations which are religious. From these, as the highest relations in life, light was to be shed on all others. Christ was one of the people interested in their welfare. He ate and drank with the common people as well as the aristocratic. He sanction the marriage relations of everything for man's general welfare. He was holy more than one day in the week. He did not go from place to place to tell the people how holy he was. He sought no special sanctified crowd. He was in among the people as a "living epistle read and known of all men". As a man of purity "who went about doing good". His was a humanitarim mission, morally, mentally and physically. He sought to build up man. He was not a narrow, self-conceited-enthusiasiatic religist, filled with creeds and denominational usages. His platform was broader than the earth, deeper than hell, higher than the heavens. His religion was for earth as well as Heaven. The life in glory is revealed on account of the light it sheds on this earthly life. Christ was no religious fanatic nor unlettered crank, neither was He an ascetic that would rob the body of its physical needs. Some of the Christian world have not understood Christ in this respect. There is a play element in human nature that must be met. The gilded saloon with billiard tables and cards, the low theatres and operas have discovered this fact and have thrown open their doors, and day by day thousands are being wrecked in the morning of life, where blazes ambitions' baleful star. The teachings of Christ, comparing his disciples to "little children," tell us that He recognized this element. That we must have physical recreation or amusement see the very acts of our Lord. At one time so weary was He from His labor that He told His disciples "Let us draw apart and rest awhile". His visits to the house of Lazarus in the company of Miss Mary and Miss Martha teach recreation. Think of Him in his great religious mission, stopped healing, stopped preaching and etc., and went off to attend a wedding. It was a jolly crowd, only pleasure, innocent a museum. Jesus sanctioned it for He even supplied the wine when it had given out. Our nature craves for amusement and it must be met. Reshreshment rooms without liquor, literary pictorial journals, gymnasium, ten-pin alley, lawn tennis, croquet, popular lectures, concerts, exhibitions, base ball, respectable theatres and opera etc. are alright for the Christian world. Such dramas as Shakespeare, Goethe and Schiller which portray life in the most interesting situations with its great crises, intense passions and deepest thoughts, ought to be played by genuine Christian actors and actresses. Amusements are wrong only when the associations are, and temptations of the game etc. may make them wrong. The subject of amusement would present less difficulty if the aim of the amusement was kept in view. All amusements are sinful when the aim is only to kill time. Amusements must be recognized as a real need of human nature and must furnish such recreation as is fit for the serious business of life. I'm not advocating something that is new, we are simply trying to get back to Christ and His followers. In our religious zeal we've overlooked this world and humanity. We have our eyes fixed on Heaven and the Angels, the crown and the harps etc. We want that spirit that burned in the heart of Christ. It isn't Scholastic Speculation that man needs for too often it is remote. Deism and Materialism are dead failures for you hear man's cry of woe every day. We are in this world and must live while we are here. Every part of man must be developed to be a potent factor for good. Christ has at heart the whole man and his intents, humanistic tendencies must be more prominent. G. W. Wood, Kansas City, Kans. NUMBER 31 TOPEKA'S COLORED CITIZENS GOING To the Front—An Enterprise That is a Credit TO COLORED AND WHITE E. S. Lee Has Opened One of the Finest Drug Stores in the West-Colored People Should Be Froud. Last week Edward S. Lee opened one of the finest little drug stores at 112 West Eighth street that has ever been seen in Topeka without exception. The commercial world welcomes all business enterprises, whether controlled by white or colored people. The proprietor intends to keep an up-to-date drug store. He has purchased a fine soda fountain and all patrons can be served with ice cream soda and all other summer drinks. He has a nice, new and fresh stock of pure drugs, and if you desire your prescriptions filled first-class take them to this new drug store. Mr. Lee is a practical pharmacist and quite a "pill roller," affable, polite and attentive to business. We see no reason why such a man can't succeed. The 10,000 Negroes of Topeka should feel proud of Mr. Lee's establishment and do their duty by giving him their undivided support and by so doing assist in solving the problem of the black man. Uneeda Bath. One thing our preachers, (teachers and readers should teach and inculcate in every son and daughter of Ham is the pride of personal appearance is an eloquent appeal in behalf of the person who bears it, and is a bigger factor in the success of life than thought to be. Goldsmith said when you went to a person to borrow money always array your person in the best your wardrobe affords, and your chances were far better to get it. If a person slovenly dressed, and one whose entire person bespoke care and attention, came to you to request the same favor, to which one would you grant it? Why? A good appearance is a good character visualized and, like the latter, is an immediate passport to a stranger's good graces. A clean collar and a pair of bright-looking shoes may win a point that all the language we could put forth may not. A writer in one of this month's magazines, in telling a new writer how to dispose of his writings, uses the following language: "If you are obliged to call on an editor—and its a doubtful proceeding, for the best of editors are bored at times—look your best. Seem prosperous, never mind if you havn't a penny in your pocket and your stomach is crying out for food I don't mean to say that a good coat and cheerful manner will help sell your manuscript if there isn't any real merit in it, but it will surely help gain attention." I know a certain performer who, whenever he goes to arrange with a manager regarding a contract, always wears his long tail coat and plug hat, for as he says, it helps him to make better terms. If there is one deceit that is pardonable this one of refusing to let our appearance advertise the fact to the world when our finances are low is one. By all means, and especially at this time of the year, let us familiarise ourselves with water, and make bathing a habit as regular as eating. If ever my wounded feelings feel like taking life it is when I meet a person, and especially a woman, dressed up and the body pouring forth an odor strong enough to twist Masonic Temple on its foundation. I met some ladies, the other night, two of them were dressed in the latest style of spring dress and spring hat; but, from the reports of my nostrils, as they flounced about, there was one good old spring style they had overlooked, and that was spring water. We can now draft our code of rules for personal appearance. First, bathe regularly and freely. Those who perspire freely must bathe oftener than those who do not. Perspiration is a happy contrivance of nature to help rid our bodies of impurities. When she drives impurities to the surface she expects us, with an abundance of soap and water, to do the rest. Next, always keep on friendly terms with your laundry, and learn to despise a dirty shirt-collar or ciffs. Brush your clothes regularly and try to remember that occasionally pressing a suit not only makes it look better, but it wears longer. The shoes must be clean; they are as noticeable as any other member of the body. Attend to the nails; remove all the soil that may have accumulated under them, and keep them at the proper length to grace the hand. Remember that slovenliness is always more costly than tidiness. Roscoe Guy is suffering from an attack of typhoid malaria. Mrs. Mame Johns left Wed- nesday for Kansas City. Mrs. M. E. Langston left Sat- urday for Arkansas City. Mrs. M. Dyer is visiting in Kansas City. C. H. Kuntyze, of Lawrence attended the Grand Lodge of F.G.1. B.S. Robert White, mail carrier of! Lawrence, is attending the Grand Lodge of F.G. I. B. 8 Miss Lucy Pullin returned home Tuesday from Sisseton, Ss. D. Prof. Edmond Ware, of King- fisher, Oklahoma is among the guest at the Chiles Hotel. Miss Grace Wear is quite ill at the residence of her uncle, Fred Ware. The Grand Lodge of Kk. P. S. meets in Lawrence Augnst 7, $ and 9. ‘ Allen Hatcher, aged seventeen years, died at 112 West Seventh street last Tuesday. Timothy Cooper of Kansas City, spent Sunday in this city, the guest of Miss Lena Mc Neil. John McBee, Topeka’s old hackman, was a lucky winner at El Reno this week. Miss Mary Jamison is visiting Mrs. Willa McNeal-Clark in Hennesey, Oklahoma. Mrsr M. D. Jonce leaves for Kingfisher O. T. to visit relative, Friday. Mrs. William Smith of Kan- sas City, and little son, are visit- ing their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Peters. Mrs. Edward Fletcher and two daughters, Ruth and Edna, of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mark Freeman has returned home from Caldwell, where he has been cooking for the Rock Island. John Demoss, of North Tope- ka was killed in New Mexico two weeks ago by Mexicans. He was a member of Jackson's Twenty-third Kansas Band. The Prince Hall Grand Lodge convenes in Lawrence the 4th Tuesday in August. The Grand Chapter and Commandery, the fourth Monday. Clarence Stonestreet, the in- fant son of Marshall F. M. Stonestreet, is dangerously ill. A consultation of doctors was held Monday. H. I. Monroe returned from El Reno this week. He regis- tered but up to date he has not seen a messenger boy. Luck is against him. Mrs. B. Manson, of North To- peka, presented her daughter Mamie with a fine gold ring and a fine bicycle, replacing the one that was stolen some time ago. Miss Lula Chnkscale left Sat- urday for Lincoln Neb. to attend the funeral of her cousin, Miss Eliza Marshall, who was fatally shot by her brother, Frank Mar- shall. Cards are out announcing the marraige of Mr. Reubon Esto to Miss M. T. Taylor at the U. K. T. Hall 609 Kans. avenue Aug. 14. The Shamrock club was enter- tained at the last meeting by Mrs. Mitchell. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. W. W. Plumb, 1410 Taylor, Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 3 o'clock. Misses Grace Atkinson and Cyrenia Smith and Messrs. John Knett, Benj. Gaines and Willie Knott were entertained by Miss Maud Richardson last Friday evening. 5 $ a Gaccteiee Mrs. Drucilla Woodall asks the Benevolent Society and many friends for their kindness and and sympathy during the recent sorrow to accept her sincere thanks. HIS HEAD CUT OFF. Returning after a two weeks’ absence, John Wade, the 17 year old son of Alfred Wade, a col- ored man living at 513 East Eu- clid avenue, was killed at the Fifteenth street crossing as the 4:10 Santa Fe train pniled into Topeka on last Saturday. Whether Wade had already left the train or was in the act of getting off is not known. It is supposed that he was stealing a ride into town withthe expec- tation of getting offat the junc- tion near Fifteenth street, where the train slows up, and was caught under the wheels by the sudden starting of the cars. His lifeless corpse was found, after the train had passed over, with the head completely severed from the body. It is reported, by the family of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter, who live west of the crossing, that a few minutes before they had seen a man clinging to a hand railing at the end of one of the cars. They however, did not see him fall, but there is no question but it was Wade who was seen by them. - As Soon as the accident was discovered, the news was tele- [phoned into: police station and the patrol wagon was summoned to remove the body. Deputy Coroner, R. E. Buckmaster, reached the crossing and found the body lying between the rails with the head at some distance to one side. The patrol wagon carried Wade's body to Bark- ley's undertaking rooms where the inquest was held Sunday morning. The dead boy had been away from home a fortnight with 2 friend named Dudley, who was on the train at the time of his death. The two had been working, it isunderstood, for a railroad company, but it could not be learned where Saturday evening. YW ‘pathy ese cian » etuthion. en reridns Clarence Stonetreet, the infant son of Fred Stonestreet died Wednesday night. Miss Harding, of Oklahoma and Miss Phillips, of Olathe, Kans. are the guests of Mrs. J. M, Cox. Mrs, Susan Stahl, mother of Chief of Police Stahl, was buried at Auburn last Sunday. She was eighty-four years of age and was born in Ohio and leaves five children to mourn her demise. Her six grandsons, who ure the sons of Chief Stalil, acted as pall bearers.—Daily Capital. A Topeka woman ia search of a laundress called at several Negro homes on the west side, the other day. She was about to give up in despair, when a good natured colored auntie came to the rescue. ‘I'm sho’ dat lady across de street'd do you’ wash- in’ honey but you'd bettah come back some othah day for de club is meetin’ with her dis after- noon”. Surely the wheels of progress turn without regard to age, sex, color or previous con- dition of — servitude.—Daily Herald. | Prof. Irvin G. Penn, author of the Afro-American Pres, and Assistant General Director of the Epworth League, spent Tues. and Wed. in the city visiting the league. On Tuesday night he spoke toa fair sized audience at Asbury Chapel in North Topeka. Wednesday evening he spoke at Mt. Olive Church in Tennecsee- town. He was accompanied by his wife, who spent her time with the Junior Leagues. Prof. Penn expressed himself as being well pleased with Topeka and her hos- pitable people. They left Wed. at midnight for Ardmore, Okla- homa. William (Bud) Hamilton died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. P. Roundtree in the country last Tuesday morning. His funeral was held at the Church of she Assumption last Thursday morning. His re. mains were interred in the Gath- olic Cemetery. His age at the time of death was thirty-seven years. He leaves a widowed mother, wife, one child and sev- eral brothers and sisters and also many friends to mourn his de- mise. He was shipping clerk of the Geo. W. Crane's ‘Print- ing Company several years; was liked by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his friends. Grand United Order of Benevo. lent Society. IN SESSION THIS WEEK. Branch Lodge of Topeha Buys and Pay for Valuable Property. Grand session of the Benevo- lent society convened in Topeka this week and order is rapidly growing. The Topeka branch has purchased valuble property on Quincy street and payed for it. How many organization among colored people can say the same thing? The F. G. I. B. S. was called to order by the Grand President, E. T. Bradford of Lawrence. Devotional exercise by the Grand Chaplain, Mrs. A. White of Lawrence. The committee on credentials was appointed as follows: Mr. A. Holloway, Topeka; Mrs. M. Fishback, Lawrence; Mrs. H. C. Fouse, Leavenworth; Mrs, M. Bryant, Lawrence; T. L. Scott, Topeka; and A. S. Carter, Law- rence. 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Price 25 Cents per Bottle. CARY, SAFE COMPANY BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. »Manufacturers... Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC, | Contracts to United States Government. Branch No 3, Miss C. Kennedy, | Mrs. C. Mariens Mrs, E. Huddle- son, Mrs. L. Matheny, Mrs. M. Bradshaw. Welcome address was delivered by Miss M. B. Jordan of Topeka. Respond by Rev. Laury of Lawrence. The president proceeded to the appointing of the various com- mittee. Adjourned. Tuesday afternoon, July 30 the F. G. S. B. S. was called to order and regular routine of busi- ness was transacted. Commit- tee on Finance and Resolutions reported. Adjourned. _ Grand officers elected for 1602: Grand president, G. W. Burns, Topeka; Grand vice president. Mis. H. C. Fouse, Leavenworth; secretary, Miss M. Holland, Law- Fence; assistant secretary, Mr. T. L. Scott, Topeka; treasurer, Mrs. L. Matheny, Topeka; chap- lian, Mrs. A. White, Lawrence; lecturer, Mrs. E. Scott, Leaven- worth; marshall, Mr. C. Kuntz, Lawrence. Adjourned to meet at Leavenworth, July 1902. _ WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDANO, KANSAS, DEPARTMENTS, Theologleal, Normal, Preparatory, State Industria}and Afasteal. , ADVANTAGES, Tostructors fom Leading Colleges, Good Water, Es celleat Drainage, Healthful Climate. Schoo! term of nine months, bogies Sept. 10, 1go0. EXPENSES —Per recath, Board 5 s0,Tuibon and Room Reot2 8 Fodustnal Tramiog FREE of charge. For funhe parucularsand Catalogue, Addrea, Wx. Tecumsen Vernon, A. M, QUINDARO, KANSAS. H.'G. ROUSE, bas opened up anew Butcher Shop so as to accomodate his msny friends and customers. Take great pride in making prompt deliverys. Carry a fall line of Choice Meats of all kinds. Have one af the most experienced Butch ‘ors the Clty affords to walt om ‘our Customers. Con, Firzx Ave. aup Micnr0ax - * LBAVBNWORTH. be used onthe scalp. 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The Story of My Life aud Work & : Ae | : Baler rae sedated a era te 3 epg aed aetna ait Pa Pee 2 in chad, 91:50, fere indeed la a Lie-etory stranger thas fiction. fee gat, Ber ae beeen ae eee or oerhew meee Free Offert Sassari ected niccrd es potent abe get aimee aera te sett cn ce ana ne a eee eal Mra een tt ene eed rk cae ees ae ‘Write af once! J. L. Nichols & Co., Naperville, Illinois Miss Mattie Banks left Wednesday for Jacksonville. Ill., to visit her brother. Mrs. Wm. Nelson and daughter returned Friday from a pleasant visit in Atchison. Willis Mosely spent several days in Omaha the past week, the guest of the Enterprise staff. Mrs. Press Graves entertained at 5 o'clock tea, Mrs. Major Moore and Mrs. B. J. Robinson, in honor of Mrs. Wm. Covington of Atchison and Mrs. Dave Mack of Omaha, who spent Thursday visiting in our city. Rev. Wooton's church has undergone a thorough cleaning and is now very neat and cosy since it has been newly papered. Much credit is due Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Alexander who solicited for the funds to purchase the paper. Mr. and Mrs. Corneal of Hiawatha, Kans., have moved permanently to our city. Miss Luetta Gardner, to the delight of her relatives and friends returned Sunday from Joplin, Mo. Mrs. J. W. Bedell is visiting relatives in Des Moines, Iowa, also Mrs. Ella Williams and her sister Eunice are there visiting. Miss Lulu Clinkscale, of Topeka, was called to the city to attend the general of her cousin. Miss Eliza Marshall, the second victim of the terrible shooting affray, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday at 2 A. M., and was buried Sunday from the Mt. Zion Baptist church at 3 P. M., Rev. Jeffress preaching an able sermon assisted by Rev.'s Wooton, Maston and Vandazee. The church was crowded, and nearly as many could not gain admittance. The choir rendered appropriate music, and the floral offerings were very beautiful. She was 32 years old, and died in the triumph of faith. She was a member of St. Anna's Tabernacle and belonged to the Sorosis club, which gave a lovely floral harp. A long train of vehicles followed the remains to its last resting place in Wyuka cemetery. Junction City. Rev. Pope is back in the city after an absence of three weeks. Rev. Braxton held his quarterly meeting Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Misses Emma and Willie Brown of Lawrence are in the city visiting relatives. Jack Belton has opened a restuar ant at El Reno, Okla., where he expects to locate. Mrs. Maggie Wilkes and Mrs. Richardson are very sick. Rev. Banks, Mrs. Dunlap and Miss Minnie Williams have been elected as messengers to the Association to be held at Paola next week. Segt. Barnes has returned from EL Reno. Okla., where he went to register his number for the land opening, Aug. 6th. Mrs. Kitty Caven died suddenly last Saturday and was buried Sunday, Funeral services conducted by Rev. Banks at the Second Baptist church of which she was a devoted member for a number of years. Rev. Banks has tendered his resignation as Pastor of the Second Baptist church to take effect the first Sunday in October. He expects to leave for Oklahoma to locate. Rev. Banks will attend the Association at Leavenworth, where his brother is Pastor. Sterling. Mr. Rainy, of Hutchison was here on business this week. A number of people attended the picnic at Halstead. Mrs. Sarah Stewart and daughter are attending the camp meeting at Lyons. Mrs. Nichols and Miss Della Giliford are visiting relatives in St. John. Urel Stewart and Fred Douglas spent Sunday in Hutchinson. Sterling. Miss Maud Harvey who has been visiting friends and relatives returned home last week. Bennie Rawlins left Saturday morning for his home in Jetmore. Miss Emma Rrwlins has been visiting her friend, Miss Polly Stewart, but has returned to her sister's home in the country. Will Thompeon spent a few days in Lyons last week. Mrs. Marion Stewart has quite a pet mocking bird. WINFIELD. Mrs. Udellas Bundy of Leavenworth, came in from Texas last week, She will reside in Winfield for the present. Rev. J. R. Ramsey returned from Wellington last week and filled his stand at the A. M. E. Church here Sunday. Wm. Graves and Grant Bryant, of Arkansas City, were in town last week, the guests of their cousin, Henry Johnson. Mr. Green, of New Kirk, was up last week, the guest of G. W. Ambler. Mrs. Squire Johnson received word last week that her brother H. H. Banks of Kansas City was very sick. Mrs. Perry Johnson who has been down with fever, is reported a little better. Mrs. Allen Jackson is able to be out again after a brief illness. Miss Carrie Doglass returned from Lawrence, Kans., where she has been visiting the family of Richard Hayter the past five weeks. She speaks in the highest terms of the courtesy shown her while in that city. Henry Bradford died last week of heart failure, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Green, at New Kirk. He was 78 years old and a native of Mo. His son J. H. of Ponca City, attended the funeral. Paola. It has been raining here for the past two or three days. Paola. R. M. Shelby returned from western Kansas a few days ago. Miss Stella Davis left for Chicago last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Greer, Misses Ida, Daisy, and May Peak, and Mr. Thomas Peak were in Kansas City last Sunday. Several of our young people are planning a trip to the far country one night this week. Henry Avery of Kansas City visited his family here a few days last week. A. Kates is quite sick at his home in the south part of town. The young people gave a social at the Methodist church last Thursday evening. The Baptist church is undergoing a thorough renovation this week in preparation for the Association that meets here August 5. MEXICO, MO. Dr. J. Will Jackson spent last week with friends in this city. Little Ruth the six years old daughter of Rev. R. E. Gillum, of St. Louis, died last week. The remains were interred in the city cemetery last Thursday. ElderKeeton accompanied the family. Mrs. Gillum will visit friends a while and then return to the city. The rally at St. Luke's M. E. church was quite a success. Rev. Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist church, preached an excellent sermon Sunday afternoon. The rally closed Monday night, Rev. George Reaves, of Glasgow, delivering an eloquent address to a large audience. Amount raised. $103.72. Rev. W. C. Ellis is pastor of St Luke's chapel. Miss Mary Goode entertained a few friends Wednesday evening. Those present were: Misses V. Willene Jackson, Minniola Jackson, Mr. Elmer Keeton, of Sedalia; Misses Mable Johnsou, Sophia Walker, M. Janet Bell, Mary Scott, and Mrs. F. Swan; Messrs, Archie Walker, J. F. Lillard and Dr. A. D. Griffin. Miss Goode is quite an entertainer. All of the guests enjoyed themselves until a late hour and then returned to their respective homes. Rev. George Reeves returned to his home in Glasgow, Monday. tola. Rev. John Young went to Chanute last Sunday, to hold Quarterly meeting. Miss Hearld of Emporia was in our city laat Sunday. lola. The concert given by the A. M. E. Sunday School last week was a grand success. The Golden Tabernacle. No. 2. met at the G' A. R. hall, July 20th. Miss Banks entertained a number of her friends last Sunday afternoon. Among those of Newton who registered at El Reno were Clarence Lee, J. L Frame, J. M. Gross, J. N. Anderson. They all claim to have farms. Rev. Walker, of St. Joseph, Mo., preached a very able sermon at the Baptist church, Sunday night. Rev. Brown, Presiding Elder of C. M. E. Church, will deliver a lecture next Tuesday evening. All the young people of this city and surrounding towns should hear him. Miss Bessie Rogers returned home Saturday last, after a month's visit with her relatives in Nawata, I. T. Miss Josephine Martin arrived at home Wednesday from Olathe, where she visited the family of her uncle, John Martin. Miss Chaney Manley, of Kansas City, is visiting relatives in the city. The literary entertainment given by the A. M. E. Church last Saturday evening, in the Colored Citizens' hall, was a success in every particular. The vocal solo rendered by Mi-s Bertha Crutchfield, also the oratorical selections by Misses Gertrude Crutchfield and Mayme Wilson, and the paper on "Manhood and Womanhood," by Miss Ollie Martin, were highly appreciated by all present. Weir Items. Mrs. Belle Johnson, and Messrs. George Austin and Daniel Johnson were visitors in Kansas city, Sunday. The Clippers played an excellent game of ball with Yale, in Athletic park, the 27th. Those who witnessed the game said it was the best played in Pittsburg this season. The score was 5 to 4, in favor of the Weir Clippers. Batteries, for Weir, D. Holley and B. F. Scott; Yale, M. White and L. Johnson. Mrs. A. R. Taylor, who has been sick for over a week, is able to be out again. Mrs. Angy Martin is sick abed and we hope a speedy recovery. Her presence and assistance in the church are much needed. The election of delegates to the S. S. Convention, Women's Mission Convention and District Association will soon take place. The members of Shiloh will please remember their assessment for the association of 10 cts and bring it with them Sunday. Hon. John E. Lewis, G. C. C., of the K. of P., was in the city Saturday the guest of No. 5. Mrs. Brown, mother of Mrs. L. Scott, passed from labor to her reward on the 25th. Mesdames H. Adkins and L. T. Taylor are still on the sick list. The pastor will preach soon on 'The Doctrine of Predestiation' a subject of vast moment to people, and as it will be announced through the columns of THE PLAINDEALER, all of our friends are requested to come out and hear him. The pic nic at Halstead was very enjoyable but the ball game put us in mind of the "Pop" motto—"16 to 1." Miss Gertrude Patterson, of Florence, is visiting at Mr. Frame's this week. Miss Dora Lisinbee, of Florence, is visiting at the home of C. R. Ramey. GARNETT, KANSAS. Miss Bertha Hurn of Kansas City, arrived Sunday, and is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mattie Hurn. Wm. Hurn visited friends in Iola, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith and Miss Mary Duncan, of Ottawa, are guests of Mrs. Julia Duncan. Isaac Phillips, who has been in Kansas City for three months, returned home Sunday. Walter Pritchett, of Pleasanton, was the guest of O. D. Parks and wife, Sunday. Miss Lou Reed, who has been visiting in Iola, returned home Saturday, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mra. Jessie Reed. Little Annie Ritchie, of Kansas City, is the guest of Nonearl Hurn. The Welcoming services rendered Sunday afternoon, by the ladies and members of the Second Baptist church in honor of their pastor, Rev. H. W. Scott, was a grand success. Mrs. Joseph Sharpp died Sunday evening, at her home on East Third street. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Wilson. Her many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved daughter and relatives. Weir Items. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hogan have moved to Cambria, where they expect to make their future home. We regret very much to lose them, but Weir's loss is Cambria's gain. We wish them prospectity in their new home, whither our kind wishes shall attend them. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, of Girard, passed through the city Sunday, en route to their home. Mrs. Allen Hughes passed through the city, the 25th, en route to her home in Joplin. She was the guest of Mrs. Belle Johnson during her short stop over. Mr. R. C. Chatman has arrived home after several days sojourn at Wichita. Mr. Andrew Hightower of Denver, Colo., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Croft. For we are determined to make a COMPLETE RIDDANCE of all SUMMER GOODS To make room for the New Fall Stock which our buyers are now selecting in New York. Come and enjoy the bargains which this August Clearance SALE BRINGS TO LIGHT. THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED CHENUTE, KANSAS. --- The said defendant, Henry Anderson, will take notice, that the said plaintiff, Delilah Anderson, did on the 27th day of July, 1907, commence an action and file a petition in the above named court, against the said defendant, and that the said defendant must appear and answer the said petition so filed against him, by said plaintiff, on or before September 16th, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree will be rendered in said Court, divorcing said plaintiff from said defendant, on the ground of extreme cruelty; and restoring to her, her maiden name of Delilah Sounds, and grant to said plaintiff such other and further relief, as in equity, the nature of said plaintiff's case may require. Witness my hand, and seal of said Court, affixed at my office in the City of Topeka, this 27th day of July, 1907 [EAL] Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM, Clerk. North Topeka. Miss Daisy and Delina Glover, of Atchison, are the guests of Mrs. Ida M. Johnson. Company A met at the residence of Mrs. Sadie Rouse of South Topeka 1313 Quincy street Thursday night, July 26 and was highly entertained. Supper was served in seven courses. Miss Jacobs, of Missouri, was a very pleasant guest. All reported a good time and the affair was a financial success. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, captain. Company A. met at the residence of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western avenue with about fiftypeople present. Every body enjoyed themselves fine. Mrs. Estella Hyde furnished music and all kinds of refreshments were served. Pride of Topeka Tent is progressing nicely. Shiloh Jottings. We praise and adore Jehovah for his gracious gift of rain, and reaffirmation of His unchangeable word. --- J. S HALE. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that on August 19th, 1909, Mrs. Lana Mahana, who is now confined in the jail of Shawnee county, having been connected in the District Court of said county, on four counts for violation of the prohibitory law, will apply to the Governor of Kansas for a pardon. Aug. 2, 1909. JUSEPH REED, Attorney. NOTICE My application for a permit to sell outcourting liquors according to law at 121 West Eighth avenue in the fourth ward of the city of Topeka, *now on file in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas.* The hearing of the same is set for Tuesday morning, August the 27th, 1901, at 6 o'clock. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas, EDNA PEARL NEWBERRY, Plantiff, vs. DUDLEY NEWBERRY, Defendant. To Dudley Newberry, defendant. Herein you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled action for cause in the above named court by Edna Pearl Newberry you wife. That Plantiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county Kansas on the twenty-eight day of June A. D. 1901 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1901 that the allegations contained will be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plantiff, and granting such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. H. L. SMITH, Attorney for Plantiff. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. MAMIE NICHOLIS, Plantiff. vs. G. F. NICHOLS, Defendant. To G. F. Nichols, defelt. You are hereby notified you have been sued in the above entitled action for cause in the above named court by Mamie Nichols, your wife. That said Plantiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas on the twenty-eighth of A. D. 1901 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th, day of August 1901, that the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plantiff and granting Plantiff such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. H. L. Smuth. Attorney for Plantiff In the district court in and for Shawnee county, Kas F. E. JORDAN, Plantiff, vs. ELLA JORDAN, Defendant. [No. 21,222] The defendant, Ella Jordan, a resident of the state of Missouri is hereby notified that she has been sued by F. E. Jordan in the district court aforesaid in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition filed in said cause of action on or before the 16th day of August 1901 or said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered for divorce as prayed for therem. Seal A. M. Thomas, Attorney for Plantiff. Attest A. M. Callaham, Clerk. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Tele hone, 696. 226| Kansas Ave EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. When in Leavenworth ...Call on... Joe Lacey. He is always at home to his friends. Remember friends as you pass by 218, As you are now, so once was I, 218, As I am now so you must be 218. 218 Cherokee Street. St. Joseph. Rt. Rev. W. Arnett Bishop of the A. M. E. Church who was invited by the St. Joe Chautaqua at Lake Contrary, delivered an able lecture Sunday after noon. His subject was 'The Triumph of Christianity.' He is an ortoaor, statesman and churchman. He says that his religion and patriotism go hand in hand. He enthused his hearers when he eulogized his race and stated that he was a full blooded American citizen. Those who missed hearing him certainly missed a treat. The west always welcomes a man like Bishop Arnett, who is a man broad and liberal in his views, and "preaches peace between race and race and peace between man and God." He returned to the east last Sunday evening. THE PLAINDEALER man met the Bishop and was informed that THE PLAINDEALER visited his house once every week. Will St. Joe have colored firemen? That is the question that is the burning issue before the people just now. Mayor Combe.nominated four and the four were not confirmed by the assembly. The St. Joe News in commenting on the possibility of the Negroes being confirmed, seemed disposed to denounce the mayor, because he would descend to nominate Negroes so that they might be able to draw $70 per month. It further said it was alright for Negroes to hold positions that they would fit in and were capable. But Negro fireman would u t fit in. A man who criticises another for advocating the principles of humanity by following the principle of 'live and let live,' and according privileges all classes of their race, color or previous conninion, should be recommended. Every other race is represented in municipal affairs save the Negro. It was a pole who was elected by the Negro vote in his ward, who defeated the Negro. The people of his ward should remember him in the Spring election. The time has come when we, as a people, must stop asking for things because we are Negroes but because we are American citizens and are carable of filling the position for which we aspire. We know that among the Negroes of St. Joe there can be selected a good fire company but prejudice, which is blind to ability and qualification, must be considered the only charge against the nomination. Miss Martha Thomas of Wichiia is visiting friends in the city and it is very easy to tell when she comes for a certain young man "lays off." He has a sore throat or in one way or another wets a few days "lay off." Miss Maggie Macual, of Sterling, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Garnett. Mrs. Lillian A File, of Hunchinson, pased through our city Monday on her way to visit friends in Atchison. Industrial Institute Notes. Sewing classes are being held at the Institute every Tuesday and Friday afternoon. The band is progressing nicely during the summer. They will give a concert Sept. 13th. An opportunity will be given two young men to work out their entire expense next term. Only earnest young men need apply. School begins Sept. 10th. We hope that all students will try to be present the opening day. George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair to match all Complexious. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPKEA, KANSAS McIVOR The Hambletonian Stallion, Time 2.24. Will make the season at the Fair Grounds. MeIvor is the handsomest troting stallion in the West. Call at the barn and see him. HENRY HATCHER, Manager. TERMS. $10.00 TO INSURE. 112 W. 71h St. PRIDE OF TOPKATENT No 86 meets 1st. and 4th Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 908 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Auna Reynid, C. R. MACFDONIA TABERNACLE No. 93, U. K. T. Hall 809 N. Kansas Avenue. Merys 1st and 3rd thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, P.; C. Miss Auna Walker, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 15 and third Wednesday afternoons of each earth at 2 o'clock at 112 East sixth street. G. KERCHAVIAL, H. P.; Mrs. S. A. OWEN, C. R. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 632-636 Quincy Street. Topeka, Ks WE HAVE OZONIZED OX MARROW IN STOCK..... 50c OZONIZED OX MARROW IN STOCK..... 50c Also full line Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Sponges, Candies, etc. THE CAPITAL PHARMACY CO., 929 Kansas Ave. Home Lunch Counter, 118 N. 5th St., Leavenworth, Kas. Everything first-class and up-to-date. When in the city call and see us. Ice Cream and Lunch at all hours. Prices to suit you. W. M. McKEE, Proprietor WHEN IN LEAVENWORTH, CALL AT JOHN BARKER'S FIRST CLASS, Restaurant. Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th. St. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. FINE GROCERIES, FLOUR OF ALL GRADES.... Selected Teas, pure Coffees and Spices; Butter and Cheese from the best dairies. Canned Fruits and Vegetables. And a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store. Feed of all kinds. MRS. F. WEBB & T. J. ANDERSON, Cor. 5th Ave and Mich., Leaven worth, Kas. 'Phone 443. WHEN IN LAWRENCE CALL AT Cy Richard- son's Restau- rant. 845 E. WARREN STREET. When in Kansas City Please Call at The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. 706 E. 12 St. - - Kansas City Mo, WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By MARY TROLL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copied) OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 77 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. = —