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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. MISAPPROPRIATING FUNDS VOLUME V. Rev. White, of the "B" Street Baptist Church is Charged With Using High Handed Methodz Used Money Donated by Relief Committee for Cleaning up Church to Pay Himself. The members of the "B" Street Colored Baptist church of North Topeka, more especially the older members of the church, have become dissatisfied with the manner in which their pastor, Rev. H. W. White, is conducting the church. It is very probable that a meeting of the church members will be held in the immediate near future to discuss the matter and take steps to alleviate the strained relations between the pastor and the congregation. The trouble which has at last come to the point where it threatens to break out and disrupt the church has been growing for nearly the past two years. It has reached the point where the older and more conservative members of the congregation will no longer allow the Rev. Mr. White to run the church in the high handed manner which, it is alleged has characterized several of his past dealings and actions. Already many members have even refused to attend church, it is said, while he remains in the pastorate and several others have even threatened to withdraw their membership in the church unless some change is made. The congregation of the "B" Street Baptist church has for years been one of the strong colored churches of this city and is the largest colored Baptist church in Kansas. The specific charge which has brought matters to an issue, concerns the disposition which Rev. White has made of the money donated to the church for repairing some of the damages wrought by the recent high water. Through the endorsement of Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, the relief committee donated $100 to the church for repairs and $30 to the pastor. The same amount was given to several of the other churches which had been damaged likewise. The understanding was that the $100 was to be used in cleaning out and fixing up the church. USED MONEY TO PAY SALARY Rev White has several followers especially among the younger members of the church whom he controls and who will scheme with him. After the money had been donated to the church, it is charged he held a meeting at which his followers were in the majority and despite the protests of the older members present he had the $100 relief money voted to himself to apply on his back salary. He did this, it is alleged, instead of using it to clean out and fix up the church as was intended when the money was donated. This of itself was sufficient to cause hard feelings between the church body and Rev. White, and this teeling was much further embittered when Rev. White did not even attempt to assist in cleaning up the church or attempt to aid his church members who lost heavily in the flood, but made ready to leave on a pleasure trip to Texas and other Southern points presumably to spend the $100 he had secured. Two other pastors, Rev. Smith of Asbury Chapel and Rev. Hutchinson of the Second white Baptist church who also received $100 for their church's help, have been and are working every day, digging in the mud trying to get their churches ready for occupancy as soon as possible and making the $100 go as far as possible toward the purpose for which it was given. This is not Rev. White's first trouble with his congregation. He has been in several deals which the members assert need investigation. A short time ago, it is alleged, he juggled about $700 which had been raised to pay on the mortgage on on the church. The mortgage still stands and every dollar of this mon- ey was used. The members have never been satisfied, neither have they ever approved of the explanation which Rev. White has made of the expenditure of this money. SOLD VOTE OF CHURCH Another of Rev. White's dealings is already public property. He is the pastor, who, it is charged, without the sanction of the church body sold his church votes to the wet element for $90 at the last election. Fifty dollars of this money, it is alleged, was paid down, but the remaining $40 was never paid as he failed to deliver the goods, failing at the election to even carry his own precinct for the wet element. On Sunday, July 5, he stopped in the middle of his sermon, which act of itself is contrary to the Baptist doctrine, and taking the matter upon himself alone, publicly excommunicated Miss Sallie Barker. He used it is alleged, exceedingly improper language and made charges against her which could not be substantiated. The whole matter, it is claimed, being merely the result of a personal bitter feeling which Rev. White has against this young lady. Miss Barker is the daughter of the Rev. P. W. Barker, who, for seventeen years was the pastor of the "B" Street church. Rev. White did not even offer to Miss Barker the opportunity to make any explanation. Then again, it is said, he takes up much time during his sermons in discussing the honesty and character of other pastors of the city in relation to their personal habits and church connections and in many other ways does he make himself disagreeable to his church members. He has at various times it is asserted, tried to organize fractions and cliques among the church members and make trouble between them. In fact he has stirred up more dissatisfaction among the members especially by his way of handling the finances since he has been pastor than was ever stirred up during the entire seventeen years during which time Rev. Barker was pastor. When Rev. White came to the "B" Street Baptist church about two years ago he was welcomed with the best wishes of the entire church body. The members tried to help him in every way possible, but his actions have made many enemies among his congregation. There is a bitter feeling among the older members regarding many of his acts and his high-handed manner of conducting the church and Rev. White will be called upon before long to make an explanation. The above is from Sunday's Capital. Mr. Abe Henderson, a member of the police force, in speaking of the actions of Rev. White, says that everything mentioned in the article above is true. Mr. Henderson further states that his pastor has taken under advantage of the members and congregation by misrepresentations, and that he is dishonest and will be asked to resign. Rev. White is away on a vacation and all are awaiting his return to hear his side of the story. DOC NEWMAN. Shawnee county can well be proud of "Doc" Newman, her efficient clerk. He is certainly looking after the county's interest, and has saved several thousand dollars to the county by making an effort to equalize taxes—a thing that is needed in this, and if Mr. Newman is kept in office a number of years, he will go a long ways towards bringing taxes upon an equality. Mr. Newman and the county commissioners with Poor Commissioner Hale handled the flood sufferers satisfactory to all concerned. Not a word of dissatisfaction was uttered against the way in which the charatable articles were distributed among the sufferers. Shawnee is proud of her clerk. He is making the large corporations who have been hiding from tax assessors come up. Life is being made burdensome for them. "Doc" understands their tricks, which has saved the county thousands of dollars. His assistants are competent and efficient men who TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 17, 1903. attend to the wants of those who apply. If anyone attempts to run against "Doc's" buzz saw next year there won't be a grease spot left of them. The Shawnee commissioners will not have anything but business and know when it is being carried on. They are highly pleased with "Doc" and the way he conducts business. Negroes and Unions. Under "Rights of Colored Men" the Appeal to Reason, Girard, Kas., says the survivors of the Confederacy held a reunion at New Orleans. They wanted thirty bands but there were not that many white bands in the city and they threatened to send to other cities to make up the number. The Trades Assembly stood by the colored bands belonging to the Musician's Union and they were hired. The editor adds: "But what I desire to call to your attention is that the white workingmen went to the defense of the colored men and compelled a recognition of their rights—something unheard of in that section before, and which shows that the labor unions are getting at a great truth—that the colored man in an industrial factor, and as such must be taken into consideration in the effort to obtain the rights of the white working class." WHO IS NEXT? It is Not a Surprise to us--Subscribers Register Kick Against Tricky Agent! With this issue Mr. Chester A. Jeltz has accepted the position of city and territorial editor. Mr. Jeltz comes well recommended He is a young man of fine qualities and possessed with rare newspaper ability. The citizens may expect great things of the Western World. Mr. Jeltz is all (?) right, and we trust that he will give the World people more of his collections than he did us. THE PLAINDEALER seems to be out of luck in obtaining a good traveling agent. We secure men who can get the business, but instead of giving us even the "short end" of change, they generally keep both. Jeltz left Topeka several weeks ago en route for the Indian Territory to work for this paper, during which time he has turned in about $30 worth of business—names we mean, as he has never sent a single penny in cash. We do not know how much he has collected and never reported, as we have several letters from people stating that they subscribed for the paper, paid for same and have never received it, and whose names Jeltz has never sent to this office. This paper is square, issued every week in the year, and if there is any one who has paid this trickster for the paper and not receiving it, please send receipt to this office and we will see that proper credit is given. Steer clear of Je.tz, he is no longer doing business for THE PLAINDEALER, and if he serves the Western World as he has us, it will be saying the same thing in a few weeks. GETB "FOXEY" IN COFFEYVILLE. COFFEYVILLE, July 14.—About one month ago Mr. Jeltz was in our city and a number of our people paid for your paper while others agreed to subscribe later on. I also agreed to do some work in this city as local agent, but I decided to wait until I received my first paper. Some of the subscribers here have not received a paper-yet, and it would be a good idea for you to look the matter up as they are beginning to complain. One of them, Mr. Thomas Johnson also gave Jeltz an ad, which he agreed to have printed in the next issue, and you can imagine how the poor old man feels after waiting a month and hasn't even received a paper to say nothing of the ad. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are two old people, and they wanted to advertise a good home for any honest, middle-aged woman who was willing to stay with them and help Mrs. Johnson do the house work. Jeltz should have placed the ad. in the paper as he agreed. Paul Lawrence Dunbar on the Recent Race Riot. The Ghastly Humer of Bellville, Wil- mington, Evansville, Fourth of July and Kischineff---A Few Reflections. The recent race riots at Evansville following so closely on similar occurrences at Belleville and Wil- mington, have caused Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the Negro author, to write the following note of protest: "Belleville, Wilmington, Evansville, Fourth of July and Kischineff, a curious combination and yet one replete with a ghastly humor. Sitting with closed lips over our own bloody deeds, we accomplish the fine irony of a protest to Russia. Contemplating with placid eyes the destruction of all the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution stood for, we celebrate the thing which our own action proclaims we do no believe in. "But it is over and done. The Fourth has come and gone. The din has ceased and the smoke has cleared away. Nothing remains but the litter of it all and a few reflections. The skyrocket has ascended the fire crackers have burst, the Roman candles have sputtered, the 'nigger-chasers'—a pertinent American name—have run their course 46 and we have celebrated a nation's birthday. Yes, and we black folks have celebrated. Dearborn street and Armour avenue have all life and light Not even the Jew and the Chinaman have been able to outdo us in the display of loyalty. And we have done it because we have not stopped to think just how little little it means to us. "The papers are full of reports of peonage in Alabama. A new and more dastardly slavery there has arisen to replace the old. For the sake of re-enslaving the Negro, the constitution has been trampled under foot, the rights of man have been laughed out of court, and the justice of God has been made a jest—and we celebrate. LYNCHING & EVERYWHERE. "Every wire, no longer from the south alone, bring us news of a new hanging or a new burning—some recent outrage against a helpless people, some fresh degradation of an already degaded race. One man sins and a whole nation suffers. And we celebrate. "Like a dark cloud, pregnant with terror and destruction, disfranchise ment has spread its wing over our brotherh of the South. Like the same dark cloud, industrial prejudice glooms above us, in the North We may not work save when the new-come foreigners refuse to work, and then high prized above our sac rificial lives, may shoot us down with impunity. And yet we celebrate. "With citizenship discredited and scorned, with violated homes and long unheeded prayers, with bleeding hands uplifted, still sore and smarting from long beating at the door of opportunity, we raise our voices and sing, 'My Country,' Tis of Thee." We shout and sing, while from the four points of the compass comes our brothers' unavailing cry. And so we celebrate. A PREACHER IMPEACHED "With a preacher, one who a few centuries ago would have sold indulgences to the murderers on St Bartholomew's day, with such a preacher in a church pulpit, jangling his thirty pieces of silver, distorting the number and nature of our crimes excusing anarchy, apologising for murder and tearing to tatters the teachings of Jesus Christ while he cries, 'Release unto us Barrabbas', we celebrate. "But there are some who sit silent within their closed rooms and hear as from afar the din of joy come muffied to their ear, as on some later day their children and their children's sons shall hear a nation's cry for succor in her need. Aye, there be some who, on this festal day, kneel in their private closets and, with hands upraised and bleeding hearts, cry out to God—if there still lives a God—'How long O God, how long!'" WHO WILL ASSIST? they owe. We expect these cities to raise the first $1,000 to be applied on our new press. Each week the names of those who pay up will be printed below the city in which they live. Now is the time to show your appreciation of a paper that is fighting your cause, and giving employment to members of the race. We want the world to know the people that desire a larger and better paper, and also that they love their people. they fail in doing cannot be done. We are here to stay and fight for the rights of our people. Editor the PLAINDEALER; Since I have fully decided that I have not been dreaming, I have concluded, if you will allow me, to inform the readers of some of the beautiful scenes of our sojourn. We boarded the train at Osage City the morning of June 28 and stopped in Pittsburg, Yale, Weir City and Baxter Springs. We then started to Okmulgee and landed on the morning of July 4 and witnessed the first celebration on the occasion ever held in that city and after looking over the beautiful plains and fertile valleys and being told that all these with a few exceptions, belong to Negroes, I said like Peter, "Lord, its good to be here". On Sunday we visited the Baptist Church which is pastored by Rev. Gurdy who, with his members received us warmly and invited us to preach for him in the evening. We were met with an overflowing audience who appeared the best of society and Christian people. There are three or four other different Christian organizations. On Tuesday N. Chiles, W. H. Gleaves and myself went to Henryetta, a self-made village eleven and one half miles from Okmulgee and one mile and one half from the T. I. T. L. C. and D. Co. Mines. When we had surveyed this locality and saw the black diamonds that are being produced by the C. C. and C. Co., we were satisfied that the Topeka Indian Territory Land Coal and Development Co. had a valuable possession. Here also is stone, fine for building purposes, timber which is being sawed for building, fine fertile valleys to be converted into farms on which can be grown corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, and cotton and in fact anything. Now, you say who owns this. Why, sir, it belongs to the Negroes and they want Negroes to work it for them. We located the spot where we would start our coal mines and returned to Okmulgee. The following morning we made arrangements for tools and other necessities and the contract to open the coal mines. We next went to Muskogee, forty miles from Okmulgee. Between these two cities is Byton. To see the rushing business carried on by Negroes would make one say like good old Simion, "Then the infant Christ was brought in." We arrived at Muskogee and, behold, the half had not been told. Our attention was called to the large hotel operated by white people and owned by a Negro who receives $100 per month rent. Next door stands another hotel owned and operated by a widow. We took dinner here and if you had been enjoying such as cabbage, potatoes and native produce you would say with the writer, "Lord, spare me to live here." After dinner we proceeded to attend to the business that we had gone for and as we went farther into the city meeting with merchants, lawyers, doctors and real estate men we thought we must be dreaming. After business the Mr. Sango, who owns a magnificent horse and buggy, took us out to his beautiful residence where we were cordially recieved by Mrs. Sango. From here the prince drove us through the city and showed us the fertile valley of Sango. Here we told our companies that it was enough. I could not retain any more and so we left Muskogee. We traveled northward and I have never seen so fine a country as the Creek's land. Surely the great Father has reserved this country for the Negro and when the Topek Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Company shall sue NUMBER 28. Rev. J. H. Hoard Visits the Indian Territory and Views the Big Coal Field, and Gives a Graphic Description of the Mining Lands to Be Developed by the Topeka and I. T. Co. ceed as the forerunner in precious minerals and set agriculture in motion on the scientific plan. Then Bishop Turners scheme will be next in order because the Negro will need more room and will be skilled in all professions. In conclusion I will advise the Negro to go to the Creek nation. They need preachers teachers, lawyers, doctors, farmers, miners, masons, carpenters and in fact all but bums, crapshooters and such classes. Industrial people wanted. The company will assist all parties in locating as we have opson on several thousand acres of land. Parties wanting information write the president, N. Chiles, 114 East Seventh St. Topeka, Kansas. Lynching Habit Growing. Northward the course of Lynching takes its way It has advanced beyond the black belt, and is now running riot in states as far north of the Mason and Dixon line as Indiana and Illinois. Whenever a lynching occurs the crime usually is accompanied by incidents of peculiarly ferocious and revolting atrocity. The participants of these outrages, as shown in the latest case, just reported from West Virginia, evince such a dethronement of reason and exaltation of beastly passion as to pass below the level of human. They not only kill their victim, but they strive to prolong the torture by bruising, lacerating, flaying and resorting to every fiendish device that deviltry suggests. No law since the dawn of reason has ever tolerated, no act of savages in the jungles, a degree above the animals which they imitate, has ever surpassed, the vicious punishment and insane revenge which an American mob frequently inflicts upon the same despicable black ravisher or murderer. Mobs in the United States show all the power and ingenuity of civilization without its mercy or refinement. The development of the intelligence seems to have strengthened, distorted and corrupted the passion and prejudice. The cruelty of a modern gang of "nigger chasers" would have been the admiration, the envy and despair of the primitive cannibals who roamed the world at the time when man and beast were so much alike that it was hard to foretell which was to be the final master. It is a gross reversion to the original, a hideous atavism, which raises an alarming doubt as to whether present civilization is nothing more than a mere veneer. Certian it is that among the lower classes both of whites and blacks, there is no law, decency or humanity practiced between them when their racial hostility is at its height There is one significant fact which invariably appears in all lynching troubles. It is not the miillionaire who hates the Negro; it is the poor white fellow who, on account of poverty and misfortunes, is placed in contact and rivalry with him in hunting or holding a job to earn daily bread. The racial antipathy rests in the very core of the two races, and hence the permanence, violence and danger of it.—Kansas City Journal. Great is Indiana and her chief executive. He certainly has backbone. His plan is the only solution. We can't understand why these white toughs and brutes can't be taught such lessons everywhere. The killing of those brutes changed the minds of several hundreds of of similar natures. The time has arrived when such cusses are to be dealt with in this manner. Glory, glory to the Father, for the nerve and manhood he gave to the officers in Indiana, last week! Where are Crum and Bishop Salters, who condone the assassinations of the mob? We wish all these palliators of Southern hypocrisy and deceit, who find all the motes in their own race's faces, and none in those of the Southern brutes, red to the elbows with innocent blood, would heed the lesson. These gentlemen ride in Pullman palace cars through the South, and regular accommodation cars in the North; let them continue to lean to Southern deceit in order to make themselves shine big in the eyes of the white man as the Negro slave driver did in the earlier days; and when before the Negro, full of pretension give the white man the devil but no one knows it. Let the Governors of the Southern States do like the Governor of Indiana. The Pleasanton Herald in a recent issue notes the passing of the old soldier from politics in a manner that is not to be looked upon slightly, and will some day be an issue in Kansas politics. As things now exist, its hoss and hoss between the Negro and old soldier as political factors in Kansas. They are nothing more than a cat's paw for the younger crop of political schemers. There is a law giving the old veterans the preference, but it is ignored as stoutly as is the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Constitution in the South. In Kansas politics the nation's noble defenders have been practically eliminated. It was only a few days ago down in Linn county that Mr. I. A. Davis, a deserving old soldier was turned down for postmaster, which was given to a young ringster whose service to the party and country could be carried on a broom straw. In this same county, Dr. C. P. Lee, an old veteran who has served his country on many fields of GEORGIA NOTES. ESKRIDGE. M. E. church s Day exercise by interesting bereed. 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Wright is visiting in Sedalia, Mo. Miss Cora Merritt has returned from: Manhattan. Arche G. Ray of Emporia, wasin the city this week. Mrs L. Slaughter is ill at her home on West Sixth street. Oscar Overr has returned to this city where he will reside. Mies Minerva Graham is visiting friends in Lawrence, Kans. Ive thesameas the union label— ‘Tax Praineater imprint. ‘Mrs. J. H. Patterson is rapidly im- proving from her recent illness. Mrs. Kittie Hyder and two daugh- ters are visiting in Kansas City. Hugh Link left last Thusday for Colorado Springs to epend the sum- mer. Pay up, or shut up talking race pride. We fight the race cause all the time. Mra. Grace Pulton., mother and daughter, will visit in Lawrence this week. Mies. Cyrenia G. Smith is holding, down a “frame” in this office this week — That job will be a business getter if it bears Tas PLampeacer im- print. ‘Miss Lula Wilson left Wednesday to spend the summer in Asumption, Moois. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Plumb and son visited relatives last week in Holton, Mrs. Robt. Jackson of Lawrence ‘was the guest of the Misses McNeal last week. Mra, B, Ratley and granddaughter, Zella Ratley left Monday to visit in Wichita. Miss Mary Ellen Gaines is visiting in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. W. L. Grant. ‘The widow Campbell has complet- ed her beautiful residence on Fourth- teenth and Van Buren. Rev. J. M. Pope of Council Grove, Kas. has been appointed pastor of Brown's Chapel. Miss Katherine Harris who has beeu in Lawrence for some timo 1s at home visiting her mother. Miss Laura Thompson entertained ateix. o'clock dinner Messrs. Cain and Ellett of Springfield, Mo. Miss Willa Smith our traveling agent, left Tuesday for Emporia in the interest of the PLawprater. Messrs. E. Pierce and C. Howell of Manhattan, Kans. visited in the city the guest of Mr. M. Freeman. Be in s burry avd join the Knights anc Ladies of Protection. In so doing you will protect your families. H. I. Monroe left Wednesday to attend the “aptist Sunday School Convention which meets in Ottawa” Miss Nora Williams entertained the Golden Rod club Inst Friday afternoon at her home 1218 Lincoln street. + Major G. W. Ford of Ft Scott spent Thursday and Friday in the city arranging forthe 23rd Kansas reunion. Mrs. Nancy Blythe returned Sun- day from Columbia, Mo. where she has been visiting her daoghter, Mrs. W. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hays are the proud parents of a fine son which arrived at theirhome Wednesday. ‘The mother is very sick. ‘The many friends of Miss Marie Hawkins will be surprised to learn that she is spending her summer in Pennsylvania and along the Atlantic coast. Mise Julia Nance who is visiting in Atlantic, Ga. will workin the interestof Tue PLarnpsatee. Next week she will work thronghout South Carolina. The following persona picniced at Tavis Tuesday; Misses Ogeal Wilson and Lizzie Cooper; Messrs. Clem Wilson and John Edwards, They report an excellent time. The Ladies Sewing Circle of St Jobn A. M. E. Church met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Jas. Brown, 622 Filmore St. A large number of ladies were id attendance. _ Remember the Emancipation at Syndera grove August 4th. Ice cream, barbecued meats, dancing, fishing, boat-riding, base-ball, run- ning races, and other amusements. From the report of Sunday's Capi- tal apart ofthe members of Rev. White’s cburch take him to be a very dishonest man. THE PLAINDEALER a watch with patience and herald ‘its findings to the public. _ Miss Holloman entertained a num- ber of her friends at her aunt's, Mrs. Weddington, home, 1000 Washburn Ave. Ambsical programe was the feature of the evening after which refreshments were served. JR. Ransom P. E. left Wednes- day for Holton, Horton, Sabetha, Hiawatha and Nebraske City and will return in time forthe conven- tion which meets atthe A. M.E. ‘Church in Leavenworth, Kas. ‘The Santa Fa will run a special to Wakerusha August 4th Emancipation day. Jackson's band and Cumber- land will farmish music for the ucca- sion. Trains leave at 10:30am and return at 8:00 pm. Fifty cents round trip, Samuel Shutes, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mra. Wm Shutes of 12th and Laue streets was drown- ed last Thursday while swimming in the creek ear the Reform School. The body was nut recovered until Sat- urday, Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at their home, Rev. Fishback officiating. Mra, Leota Phillips Fields of Car- rolton, Mo. acc.mpanied hy Miss Benora Lane of Missouri’s most accomplished school teachers will arrive on the 22nd, foran extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mor ton, 1026 Washburn Ave. Mrs. Fields was very popular in Topeka as Mies Phillips aud her many friends will be glad to see her. as Dives Fbillips and her many friends will be glad to see her. | Mrs. Eliza Jackson died Friday night at her homeia Watnut Grove Grief is thought to have caused her death, having buried her daughter, ‘Mrs. Callie Alexander, on the after- noon before her death. She leaves one daughter, four grand children and many friends to mourn ber lose, Funeal vervices we held Sanday after noon at her bome, Dr. G. D. Olden officiating. Mr. Jas. H.Guy returned this week after a pleasant trip to Lexing ton, Kentucky where he atteneded the Afro-American Council, Mr. Guy has the distinction of having been appointed on the executive com: mittee representing Kansas and elect. led vice-president of the Council. He made a flying trip to Atlanta, Ga. land seems to have highly enjoyed himelf in the gay city of the South He speaks very encouragingly of the colored people of the South and says they are coming to the front. The “Council of Women’s Clubs’ organized June 16, for the purpose o aiding the flood sufferers in Kansa City, Kans., begs leave to submit t the public, the following statement Fund received: Central Committee $50; M apd O Association, $10; State Federation, $10; Alpha Art Club $10; Bdelphia Art Club, $8; Pro gressive Art Club, $5; Soliciting committee $3.25; Proceeds from entertainment $21.60; Total, $117.85 The Council used the order of $50 fe purchasing dry goods; the same wa! made into clothing and distributed farnishing over two-bundred gar ments to eighty-eight persons. Inci dental expense $1.91, leaving in th hands of the Council for early distr bution $65.94. _ Most humble and grateful for pas favors, Miss Emma T. Brown, Sescetane st Comal. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH Mrs, Susie Thompeon-Camey who has been visiting her parents has re- turned to her home in La Junta, Col. Mrs. J.W. Brown has returned from Neosho Falls and has taken her class in our Bible School. Misses Mary Jamison and Effa Dake; Mrs. W. J. Sharp, Prof. Free- man Elder Duke attended the Elders and Deacons Institute at Wathena, Kas. July 8-5, Ghe Plaindealer - Wants to See ‘The Negro “cut out” having a good time ane prepare for winter. A council of the Knights and Ladies of Protection in every city and hamlet in the state. The gang ot “mashers" who loaf around the door of the church dur- ing services, made move on or go inside. Negroes turn down organizations that aie said to be expressly tor them but who are afraid to publish ‘the name of their treasurer in‘their circular because he isa white man. Look out for this class of sharks, The school board turn down some ‘of these old heads who have been sucking the public teat for over twenty years, and let the younger boys and girls have a chance, Some of them are poorer than when they started. “the Western Negro Press Associ- tion fix some date for the colored people to celebrate and all make a fight to educate them toit. Ast is now, the celebration of the emanci- pation of slaves begins August rst and ends September 22nd, More school teachers Jlike those who are spending their vacation at home working, not gadding around some watering resort. These gen- tlemen are good examples for their pupils and instill the ideain them thatits honorable to work, uo mat- ter how laborious it may be. That class of fellows who imagine they own every place into which they are made welcome, learn that the man who possesses a quiet unas- suming manner, is the man who really has the dollars and also the admiration and respect of those with whom he comes in contact. Deaths The many friends of Rev. Alexan- der Beck, the noted evangelist will be grioved to hear of his death which occurred ‘ast week. Rev. Beck died at the home of his brother, Col. Jas. A. Beck in Lawrence, Kas., afteran illness of one week. The ‘Lawrence World says: In the death of Alexander Beck the colored race has loat one of its most noted evangelists, He had been in evangelical work for thirteen years and is widely known all over the north western part of the United States. Rev. Beck died at 7o’clock last night at the home of his brother, Col. Jas. Beck of this city, He arrived here sbout a week ago with his fami- ly to make ashort visit before going to Europe fora continwation of his religious work. He had been in the south for some time and camo away with his system full of malaria. He was a very large man, weighing over 300 pounds, and once down a com- plication of troubles came which resulted in his death. Rey, Beck was born in Jackson county, Tenn., March 18th, 1856 and jeame to Kansaz about twenty year ago. Since entering Christian work he has been a power for the good and this death will be a great loss. The remains were sent to Wamego, the family home, where the funeral will be held tomorrow morning. ‘The funeral of Nicolas Clark was held on Tuesday morning at Knight's the Undertaker by Dr. Snelson. Mr. Clark was born in Clarksville, Tenn., Sept, 26 1877 and lived with his parents in Topeka until recently, For several years he has been a rail- way porter with head-quarters at 8t Louis. He was married the 10th of June Inst and died in bis honey- moon July 8 in that city. His body was brought to Topeka by his wid- owed bride Sunday. He leaves a devoted wife, Mrs. Nettie Clark, a sister Mrs. Florence Redd, Kansas City, three brothers, Edward Clark of Chi ago, Jim Clark of Topeks, William Clark of Olathe and their families. His fatherresides in Okls- homa but being a farmer ont of reach of telegraph communication was not present at the tuversl. All the others were present. The widow is still in the city and is the guest of ‘TimClark on Grand Ave. The com ‘munity extends sympathy. Don't forget that Jackson's band plays a Wakarusha August Fourth. Agrand celebration will be held. Distinguished speakers will be pre- sent to addross the audience. Only By cents round trip for days lonting. nae 8T. JOHN A. M. B. CHURCH ~ - 9:30am Sunday School. Mrs, Julia Abbot, superintendent. Al are invited. 11:00 Sermon by Dr. Snelson, sub- ject, “Contact with Jesus.” 7:00 p m Young peoples society. 8:00 Sermon. Queen Esther's Cantata rebcarsel each Tuesday night at 8:00 o'clock. All singers invited to take part. It will be rendered during Jubilee week. Dr. Snelson left Wednesday to dee liver s special missionary address to the Literary Congress at Leaven worth, Prof. Geo. W. Jackson is asking assistunce from soldiers and friends to take the Twenty-third Regiment band to Fort Scott to attend a reun” ion of that regiment which will be held in August. Jt will require about $160. Donations should be sent to Prof. Jackson or Capt. Wm. Reynolds, Topeka. The services at St, John A, M. E. eburch Sunday morning ‘xere very delightful, and ;made more so by the singing of that ever popular and sweet voiced gentleman, Mr. Ned O'Bavion, why rendered “The Eter- nal City,” a beautiful sacred ballad by Harry Vontaziler. It was the first time it bad been sang in Topehs, and the able manner in which Mr. O'Banion handled it, did the song more than justice. The audience sat spell-bound until the Isat note of the singer died away. Mr. O'Banion’s cultured voies deeply impressed “The Eternal City” upon the minds of those who heard it, and all day different onea could be heard hum- ming a strain of the ballad. Mr. O'Banion made an everlasting hit, and has endeared himeelf in the hearts of the people as one of tke sweetest singers of the race. BROWN CHAPEL. © the visitor ana & succeasto the church. ‘The following program will be rendered: Dr. Snelaon............ Presiding Olficer Rev. Fishback.....As't MiticwsssewesevvsenSte Jobn Choir Scripture Reading..........Rev. Smith PrayetiieseseseneeeRov. J. B. Carey Welcome Address.......Rev. Gamble Reaponse...,.....Hon. W. W. Fisher BUBiC....,eccsrevveseeseSte Jobo Choir Adidresa.wsccssesscoseeneaRov. Hayes Address, .vcvssssecesesree Rev. Parker Vocal Solovsssusvsseehire. J. M. Wright Address......00Prof. 8. G. Watkins Address..-.-sss-e--Rev. G. D, Olden Paper....cscsoneeoesMta, FP. G. Snelaon Vocal Solo... .--Mr. Ned O'Banion | Reading, svcevscsenseMiss Anna Chiles Addreas..+..s+-ssseessProt. Roundtree S0l0..seussrs sees s ROY. J. M. Boje ‘Address...................Prof. E. Ridley Weare pleased to announce that that the services rendered by the new pastor, Rev. J. M. Pope, is powerful and soul stirring, which held the large audience in sacred spell. The Reverend seemed at home to the people from thestart aud there was every evidence that all present were pleased. The collections mere all gocd. Mrs. Richardson, wife of our late pastor still occupies the parsonage, and Rev. Pope has quarters at the Hotel Chiles, and will be pleased to have his friends call. His family, who are visiting in Great Bend will arrive about Aug. Ist. tawn Partie. Mrs. Cornelia Harper entertained last. Friday evening in honor of her daughters, Mrs. Allen Bentley and Miss Hattie Harper. A jolly crowd responded to the appeal to pleasure and s very nice time was had. Numerous gamed were played during the evening and about 11 o'clock re- freshments were served. Mrs. Har. per is one of the most pleasant entertainers and all who were forta- nate enough to be present at the partie last Friday night join in voting her one of Topeka’s royal entertainers Those present were Misses Laura and Bertha Harlan, Clara Williams, Armnicholas Chiles, Lillian and Anna Jelts, Bessie and Lutie Hawkins Effie Burge, Minnie Lewis, Alberta Guy, Elwilla Brown, Mesars Roscoe Gay, James Anderson, Sylycater Vaughn, David Boyd, Eugene Mason, Van Ewing, Clarence, George and Elliott Oldex, Harry Evans, Carson Johnson, Frank Harris, Rev. Guy, Mr. and Mrs, Hezekiah Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Alexander. ; MT. OLIVE NOTES Sunday, July 2€, there will bes grand tally for the Trustees and stewarts. The officers board, mem- bers and pastors have promised from $5 to $10 each. Dr. F. G. Snelson will preack thesermon at 3 oclock. Revs. Fishback, Smith, Duke, Pope and all pastors of the city and their congregations are invited fo ba pee sent and assist usin our great effort. ; Rev. L. E. Hayes, Pastor. A Daisy Air Rifle for the Boy | The lad who desires some fun can get an air rifle from the Kansas City Journal as a present, The name of this gun is “The Dsisy,” and it is welinamed. This gun is thirty inches in length from the eud of the barrel to the end of tke stock. Hereisa gun that the boy can have fun with. ‘Th's Air Rifle is the finest rifle on the market, as it is modeled after the latest target rifle. It has a genuine walnut atock and is provided with improved sights, = feature everyone will appreciate.” The barrel andall working parts are made of steel, and the metal pars finely nickle plated. It is simple in construction and shoots the strongest. All parteare interchangeable; shoots BB shot by compressed air, with sufficient force to kill aparrows, rats, etc. ata con- siderable distance. The rifleis safe inthe hands of a child. It weighs lover two pounds. Our ropaiton: Any boy who will get TEN new subscriptions for The Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents each, making a tolal of $2.50 ‘and will send na a list of the names together with the money, we will ship to bis address, exprees charges pre- paid, this handsome air riffle. Send money by postoffice order or draft andadvise us of the name of your express offiee. Boys, here is a chance to get the fan < ‘your life. Rustle alittle an [get this gun as our proposition only Eoids good until June 1, 1908. Address all communications to The Kansss City Journal, Kansas City, Me. Send for semple copies of the Weekly for canvassing. Medical Department Including Medical: Dental and Pharmaceutl Colleges THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (ago3-104),_ will ‘begin October 1, r903 and continue seven menths. DAY SCHOOL YOR NEW MARTRICULANTS ‘Tuuion (eee Medical aod. Dental Colleges exch s1o,00,"Pharmaceune College $70.00, Dreel Gena, Dated counes ia. Medicine and otal Surgery. Well equ labratories io all de rents. omer me ol dem ‘Ail suudents test reguter before October 12,1903. Fer catalenoe a fare aferates apply Fed, SHADD, a... M. Da. Secreary, got R Sweet, NW. ‘Waskingtow, D.C. Sr Gastens 4a 4 Delente. ‘There is at present a warm fight on. amongthe ministers as to who shall or shall not be the regularly elected delegates to the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal: Church which convenes in Chicago May 1904. It is an honorable ambi- tion for any African Methodist preacher to entertain. The Kansas Conference has usually been well re- presented in that distinguished amembly and will no doubt at the forth coming Topeka Annual Con- ference elect worthy men. No slate will be perfect ora right- eous one which does not include the name of the Rev. F. G. Snelson, the able psstor of St John A. M.E. (Church in Topeka. ‘Thelearned Dr. gave up his leadership in the Cali- fornia Conference by the special request and urgent appeal of Bishop haffer to come tothe rescue of St John A.M, E. Church of this ‘city, which would have been sold and lost tothe Kansas Conference bad it not been for the matchless ability of this consecrated man of God. No more distinguished name than his adorns the roll of ministerial Africau Metho- dista, for Dr. Snelson Iabored four years for hs church and race in far loff Africa and did more to distinguish African Methodism in British Weat Africa as well as in Europe than any lother foreign mimionary of the con- nection and at the General Confer- lence of 1900 he was « conspicuous figure. The Christian Recorder June 21 1900 says “The Rev. Dr. Bnelson Fellow Royal Geograhical Society of Londan was a hard work- eratthe later General Conference, serving with great ability on the fol- lowing General Conference commit- teea; 1 the Revision of the Diserip- tive, 2 Credentials, 3 Financial Bee- ‘retary’s report, 4 Conterence Bound- ance, 5 Education, 6 and was sp- pointed qudrennial member of the Genera! Educational board of the connection. Was « Sanday night preacher of one of the grandest ser- vices of the General Conference eeenions. Dr. Saelson’s financial record in ‘Topeka bas eclipsed every thing in the history of the city and he deserves as fow other men‘do, the suffrage of every minister in the Conference. ‘What minister in the state did more for the flood sufferers than he? And, inevery possible way has he sezved the people in general and the African Methodist church in parti- calar for many years. 3 When in Topeka Siop at the . : 3 e 3.x Chiles Hotel. 1 § 3 ns . € 3 Accomodations Strictly First Class § 3 in every respect. § 3 Centrally Located. § ; Rates Reasonable. § 3 Unfurnished Rooms. § —— € : When in the city give us acall and we will assure you & 3 courteous treatment. j Everything up-tc-date. § 3 112-4-6 East Seventh Street. ETT UNM CCVV UT NUe rey eer eer ee eU Neer O vere TT | The Hirbour Steam Dye Works ; and Topeka Pantatorium. — | Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fine Garments | For Ladies and Gentlemen, Feathers, : Fare, Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleaning.) Goods Called for and Delivered. | Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month, YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come In and Look Over Our Line : of MADE--TO-ORDER Goods. Prices Lower Now Than Ever Before. Both Phones 872. No, 115 W. 7th Street, Reynolds & Childers. 90060066 66006066006666060006000006004646446655444454455. ¥ s s $25.00 to California That is the Rock Island's rate from Topeka. In effect daily, February 15 to April 30. Tickets are good in tourist sleeping cars, which the Rock Island runs every day in in the week through to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These cars make quicker time to Southern California than similar cars over anyother line. Cars are operated over both the ‘‘Scenic’’ and “Southern” lines. Folder giving full information moiled on request. H yw are going te Caldorain, GO NOW. After Mays ww 2S ree ee nace bland ker agent i you pete, A. E. COOPER, D, P.'A, Sepekat, Kas | niet Missouri 4 inet Pacific | Se Route | THE GREAT eee SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the Statesof Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska » Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. . § ; Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline | , in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Leuis ; The Famous HotSprings } Of Arkansas | | Are reached ORLY by this LINES , We Do all Kinds of - JOB Printing LYTLE & SON, BARBERS. All work First Class, 929 Kaneas Ave, Topeka, Kas. Watches. Clocks. Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, - a 512 Kanees Ave., Topeka, Kas, Society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY, A. O. U. W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE. The protection of our families warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Nail Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topeka, Kansas. SACRAMENT KALOIS PROTECTION ATCHISON, KANSAS. The contest next year, between Bailie Waggener and Jno. Seaton, promises to be hot. McKim and Johnson, who are now on cots in the jail from the effects of shots received while trying to rob a saloon, killed a good citizen, a white man best known to us as "Nick." Had a colored man killed "Nick", he he would have been mobbed unless protected by the militia. A white thug can kill a colored gentleman but a colored gentleman can't kill a white thug Parker, who knocked down the assassin of President McKinley, lectured at Ebeneezer Baptist church Monday evening. Mr. Baldridge and wife have moved to their residence on N. Seventh street. Mrs. Maud Sloss is making extensive improvements on her residence. What on earth does it mean? The Mandolin club had an offer to make regular music on the lake at the park. Shiloh Baptist church reports $41.00 raised on Sunday. The model for a new church was well received. One prominent man asks that his "ticket around the world" be punched at Goo-Goo eyes. Mrs Lettie Miller carried quite a crowd of pleasure seekers to the lakeside, Wednesday. Mrs. Archie Hunt visited her children at St. Joseph, mo.. last week. Misses Edith and Clothilde, a week previous, went to spend the summer with relatives near St Louis. Will Groves will soon move his house to the new lots he has bought. Mrs. Ida Mack-Mosley is visiting friends in Kansas City this week. Charles Barber came home last week and Mrs. Barber did not get off for Denver. The wife of Rev. Morris is a little better. Gaitha Page cannot eat fish. Poor fellow! His wife—if he marries—will lare hard on the fish line. When a girl falls down steps, ask Johnny George how a frightened man feels. George Taylor, Miss Ella Nelson and Madames Mallie Spencer, Hattie MtGomery and Susie Brown left monday as delegates to the annual session of Knights of Tabor, at Lawrence, Kas. BR JOE, MO. Misses Ethel and Camilla Wilson, of Atchison, were in the city Sunday. Smith Crews was laid up several days last week with sprained back. Quite an enjoyable trollly party was given by the Sir Knights, last Wednesday evening. The following ladies and gentlemen of St. Joe. are in Weston, Mo., this week, attending Grand Session of the Good Samaritan Lodges: A. Norton and wife, Misses S. E. Bell and Ella Logan; Madames Harris, Owens, Hawlsey, Buford, Lewis, Perry, Dr. T. J. Mc Allister and Chas. Perry. Prof. Endicott has secured employment in Kansas City for the summer and moved his family down last week Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies for the sums of $250, $500, $1,000, also $75, $100, $150 and $200 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance Prof. Perkins is conducting a grocery store near his residence. Walter Lewis sustained serious internal injuries in a runaway accident, monday. He was thrown to the ground and his wagon containing 800 bricks, passed over his body at the hips. Madames Theodore Adams, of Battle Creek, Mich., J, Richardson of St. Louis, Ida Peterson of Omaha, and Bell of this city, were the guests of honor at an afternoon reception, given by Mrs Georgia Wadkins, last Wednesday. Mrs. Peterson presided at the punch bowl, and Miss Ida Logan and Mrs. M. Peterson assisted the hostess in receiving the guests. Little Dorothy Wadkins received cards at the door. The refreshments were in pink and white and the affair was highly enjoyed by all present. EMPORIA, KAN. Miss Cora Reed, Madames Anna Stoval and Anna Wilson, and L. Hunter are on the sick list this week. Rev. P. H. Moss of the Second Christian church, was called to his home in Mississippi on account of the serious illness of his father. His many friends regret much to see him go, and hope that he will soon return. Brice Taylor and wife, of Seattle, Wash., spent about two weeks here, visiting relatives and friends. They reported a very pleasant visit and left for their home on Thursday, going via St Paul, Minn., where they will make a short visit. Miss Percy, the oldest daughter of D. A. Stafford, accompanied them to their home, where she expects to finish a course, in the Seattle Business college. Miss Lizzie Walker who taught school last winter near Dover, Okla., has joined her sisters, Ada and Georgia Walker, and all are attending summer school here at the K. S. Normal. E. J. Reves and Miss Jessie Canafax were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Wednesday evening last week, Rev Graves officiating. They are at home to their many congratulating friends at 817 Sylvan street. E. G. Green and Miss Estelta F. Coker were united in matrimony last Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride, 507 N. Walnut street, Iola, Rev. Blake, of Emporia, performing the ceremony. Those present were Mr. Coker and wife, Mrs. Annie McFain, Rev. T. W. Greene, Miss Mattie Ewell and brothers and sisters of the bride. Many valuable presents were received, and after their inspection a happy hour was spent at the supper table. The happy couple were then taken in a carriage to the pleasant home prepared by the groom. This is Mr. Greene's own property, a neat house, well furnished inside. We might say very many good things about Mr. Greene and Mr. Coker and family but space forbids. All unite in wishing the happy couple a long, prosperous and happy life. Lawrence, Kan. Miss Myrlyne Hamilton left last Sunay for Denver, where she will spend the summer. Miss Vera Lindsay is spending a few weeks in Salt Lake City, visiting her sister, Miss Meda Lindsay. Miss Katharine Harris. who has held a position in the Law- Did it Ever Occur to YOU That When a Man Gets Old and the Days Grow Cold He Will Need A FEW DOLLARS to Prolong His Life. The Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Co. Have extended the time in which you may purchase shares thereby making it possible for you prepare for those cold days. Buy before it is too late. Buy Ere it be too Late. rence Pantatorium for the past year, is spending her vacation in Topeka, with her parents. and Dr. J. S. Bass of Nashville, Tenn. The program included: Instrumental solo, Dora Ellis; NEWTON. Rev. Gordon and wife, of the Second Baptist church, are plan- A reception was given the pastor of the Warren street church, last Thursday night. The reception room was beautifully decorated with evergreens and daisies. A very interesting program was rendered by Rev. A. C, Terreil, Rev. Wilson, Doctor Harvey, Col. W. C. Houston, and Rev. Goree. The Warren st., choir deserve much credit for the singing. One of the most charming entertainments of the summer for young folks was given by Misses Inez and Allena Smith, at their beautiful home on Main street. The hours were 7 to 10 o'clock. The yard was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns. About fifty guests were present. Music was furnished throughout the evening aside from the other games. At a late hour a two course luncheon was served. IOLA. Madams P. Ross., J. M. Stewart, H. G. Smith and C. Walton gave a reception to the Washington Art club, husbands and friends, at the home of Mrs G. Smith, Thursday evening, July 9. The house was beautifully decorated in the club colors, pink and green. Among the visitors were, Madames J. O'dair of Emporia and D. Pentz of Law- In Order to Give All a Chance and Dr. J. S. Bass of Nashville, Tenn. The program included: Instrumental solo, Dora Ellis; paper on club work, Mrs. E. J. Poole; vocal solo, Pearl Johnson; Selections, "Courtesy at Home" Mrs Fred Jackson, "Intemperance" Mrs. Charles Walton; a beautiful scene, "Clinging to the Cross," H. G. Smith, assisted by miss Lula Brady; instrumental solo, Pearl Johnson; club games. A dainty lunch was served and all enjoyed themselves highly. E. G. Green and wife, formerly Miss Stella Coker, are among the best and most favorably known young people in town. Mr. Greene has a good business education and was at one time mail carrier at this place. Twice he has been appointed local agent for the Kansas City Journal and is the only colored agent in the state for that paper. For two years he has been connected with the largest carpet firm in the city, sewing and laying new carpets. He is also janitor of the Northrup national bank. The bride is a graduate of Iola High school, and taught school two terms with great success, at Chancellor, Ok. Rev. T. W. Greene of Vinita, I.T, attended the wedding of his son, E. G. Greene. and had the pleasure of eating dinner with the happy couple the following day. Miss Roxie Brown went to Colorado last week. Miss Edna Banks is on the Rev. Gordon and wife, of the Second Baptst church, are planning a trip East this week. Miss Lulu Webb has returned from her visit in Topeka and Atchison. Miss Mable Hillman; delegate to the Hutchinson convention, last week, was elected secretary. Mrs. A. A. Ford was also elected secretary of the Woman's Mission. Newton's talent was pushed to the front. Mrs. W. H. Reevely and J. Anderson went to Wichita Sunday, visiting with Mrs. Yocum. They enjoyed a lovely time and were much impressed with the A. M. E. congregation. A surprise was given to Miss Ethel Gross last Tuesday evening by the young folks, at the home of J. W. Gross. The evening was mostly spent on the lawn with the swings and hammocks. H. H. Williamson is conducting a week of prayer at the c. M. E. church, for the benefit of a summer revival. Mrs. T. H. Yancy has returned to her home in Wichita after a short visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs M. Williamis. KAN8AS CITY, MO. The Phylis Art club gave a reception Tuesday evening, June 16, at the residence of William Clark and wife, 2025 Forest ave. The members of the club exhibited their work in a booth which Wichita Tabernacle Ne. 26-Meets the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month. Hour of meeting 3 p. m. Wichita, Kan. DT. LEE ANDERSON, C. P. DT. L. COVINGTON, C. R. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11—Meets the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Nighin and Washington streets. Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P. No. 115 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City. Tabernacle No. 20 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 20 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 51, Omaha. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12—Meets first and third Wednesday nights at Sons of Protection Hall, corner Sixth and State streets. Mrs. Bettie Johnson, C. P., No. 112 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 51 was visited by Miss K. Iagram, a nurse from Douglas hospital, asking aid for that institution; $1.00 was given her from the society. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1—meets the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Washington and Eighth streets. Mrs. Cora Taylor, C. P., No. 116 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 63—Meets first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Eighth and Washington streets. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 31 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 51—Meets first and third Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonic Hall, Thirteenth and Douglas streets. Mrs. Anna Brown, H. P.; Nettie Kellogg, C. R. Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. 53—Meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Clinging Rose Tent No. 23—Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 17—Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. Sir Allen Garner, C. M.; Sir Isaiah Curtis, C. S. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24—Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 p. m. Dt. Laura Smith, H. P.; Dt. Eliza Smith, C. R. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. George T. Flemming, plaintiff, vs. Jennie L. Flemming, defendant. No. 22293. The State of Kansas to Jennie L. Flemming, Defendant. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, George T. Flemming, and that you must answer the petition filed by said plaintiff therein on or before the first day of August, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing said plaintiff from you, and for all other proper relief. GEORGE T. FLEMMING. Plaintiff. By James C. Salyer, his Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. [Seal.] PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Showne County, Kansas. R. W. Blackburn, plaintiff, vs. H. E. Jones, defendant. Notice is hereby given to above named defendant, H. E. Jones, that he has been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the said court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, for the sum of $37.21 and costs, and that an order of garnishment has been issued in said action and served on the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, and that said action is set for hearing on the 10th day of August, 1903, at 9 o'clock, a. m. of said day in said court, and that the said Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company has answered in the said action that the said railway company is indebted to the defendant in the sum of $20.44, and that said amount of $20.44 is now due and owing to the said defendant, H. E. Jones, by said railway company, and upon hearing of said action as aforesaid, said sum of $20.44 will be applied on the payment of plaintiff's claim and a judgment rendered in said action. A. J. M'CABE, J. B. M'NARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. was very beautifully decorated. An interesting programme was rendered during the evening, including an instrumental solo by Mrs. S. W, Bacote. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed themselves. Misses Helen Clark and Mable Washington presided at the punch bowl. There were about fifty pres- DIRECTORY. C.M's Addresses. PUBLICATION NOTICE Garrett. You are notified that Nancy M. Farley, plaintiff, has sued you as defendants in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas; that you must answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before Friday, the 17th of July, 1922, or the petition will be taken as true, and judgment establishing the will of Thomas J. Farley, deceased, lost after the probate thereof, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, setting aside a pretended election of plaintiff to take under the law instead of said will, excluding you and each of you from any interest or estate in and to let 356 Madison street in the city of Topeka. Shawnee county, state of Kansas, and decreeing any interest, or estate you may have therein inferior and subsequent to her claim of ownership and possession therein and thereto, and quieting her ownership and possession therein and thereto will be rendered accordingly. Witness the signature of the Clerk of said Court and the seal thereof at Tupeka, this 9th day of May, 1922. L. S. CURTIS Clerk, District Court, Bureau County, Kansas WATTHEW & WATHEW (Seal) Attorneys for Thomas , rE ==