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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. This Thriving Order Held an Interesting Session in Lawrence Last Week. C.G.M. Wilson's Annual Address is an Able Document and Contains Some Good Advice. annual session of the International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor Order of Twelve— Knights and Daughters of Tabor met in the A. M. E. church at Lawrence, July 15, at 10 o'clock a, m. All of the grand officers were present. C. G. H. Frank Wilson, C. G. P. Dtr. Emma Gaines, V. G. M. D. L. Taylor, V. G. P. Dtr. Bessie Hall, C. G. S. A. W. Hopkins, C. G. R. Dtr. Sarah Williams, C. G. T. William Core, C. P. P. G. Tucker, C. Q. M. Dtr. Eliza Scott, C. G. O. Allen Garner. After the organization of the Grand body, the regular routine of business began. A communication from the International Grand Chief S. A. Jordan sending greeting to the Grand body of Kansas was read. The several committees were put to work and began reporting. Wednesday morning the recommendation made by the C. G. M., C. G. P. and G. O. M. was adopted. Chief Grand Mentor Wilson, who has led this gallant body to success for years, has lost none of his ability to wield the gavel and command respect from the members. His address shows that he has the work at heart as does also the fruits of his labor. The increase in membership and in the collection of the endowment bureau, all go to prove his devotion to the work. Dtr. Emma Gaines, the C. G. P. is growing nobler and grander in the eyes of the order every year. The queenly manner and exact precision in which she handles the affairs of her office is certainly a deserving commendation from the order. She exercises the best judgment in handling an organization and keeping down strife. Her excellent work last year stands as a living monument to her enterprise and ability as a leader. D. L. Taylor, V. C. G. M., makes a splendid assistant and is growing in favor with the order each year. He attends strictly to business. Dir. Bessie Hall, the G. V. P., is a lady who attends well to her station and is highly respected. Sir A. W. Hopkins, the C. G. S., is one of the land marks of the order. He is expected to keep every member of the Grand body informed upon all matters pertaining to the order, which duty he has performed faithfully and well. He is well versed in the Taborian law and will answer all questions promptly. Dtr. Sarah Williams, the Chief Grand Recorder, and Secretary of the Endowment, is certainly a perfect little queen of the order. She is a complete success as a recorder and is loved by all notwithstanding the marked attention paid her by the admiring young men. She is always on hand to attend to her duties, which shows she is devoted to the order. Sir William Core, C. G. T., the watch dog of the funds, could not give up the handling of them it he wished to do so. The members of the body have such implicit confidence in him that should he attempt to resign, it would be unsafe for him to remain in the order. He has served continuously for years in this trusty position, and has handled over $5,000 this year alone, and paid out over $1,470 in death claims within the last year. He can account for every penny entrusted to his care at any hour of the day. A resolution was passed denouncing the outrages perpetrated upon the people in this country also commending the governor of Indiana for the mainly stand he assumed in defending and upholding the dignity of his state, also offering sympathy for the outraged Jews of Russia, and sending greetings to our worthy Frank Wilson, C G M; Emma Gaines, C G P; Eliza Scott, G P M; D. L. Taylor, V G M; Bessie Hall, V G P; Sarah Williams, C G R; A. W. Hopkins, C G S; William Core, C G T; James Thomas C G O; and Laura Johnson. C G P S The parade Friday morning was a beautiful pageant which was worth going miles to witness. The Lawrence Journal speaks of it as follows: "Today a grand parade of the order was given led by Buch's band. The parade consisted of a company of uniformed men on foot, four floats and ten carriages. A very fine display of uniforms and paraphernalia formed one of the principal features of the parade. "The route was north on Connecticut street from the church to Winthrop street, west to Massachusetts street south to the Driving park where a picnic and a good time was enjoyed. "The turn-out was one that would have done credit to any organization in the city, and the showing was a remarkably fine one; headed by the band of music, embracing several floats and a dozen of the finest carriages in the city, the parade was commented upon as one in every way tending to out-class anything that could be done by any society in Lawrence." TABORIAN NOTES. The citizens of Lawrence did all in their power to make it pleasant for the visitors. All had nothing but praises for the members of the organization. Vice Grand Mentor D. L. Taylor, of Salna, has patented a tent house which he is now putting on sale. It is a beautiful little emblem for the children's department. Past Vice Grand Mentor C. H. White, a former Kansan, but now a resident of Chicago, was present at session in Lawrence and did good work on the committees. Rev. Garner, C. G. O., delivered the annual sermon Wednesday evening. His subject was the "Power of Love," Esther the Fourth chapter. He held the attention of the audience for an hour and a hall. It was a great address and was highly appreciated. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER was endorsed for the fourth time as the official organ of the organization. All branches of the order are required to carry a card in the official roster, giving street and number of the presiding officers residence and the time and place of meeting. Send postoffice order for one dollar which carries it for one year. Send news concerning local branches etc. Dr. and Mrs. Stephenson served a fine dinner at their beautiful cottage, 1234 Tennessee street Thursday in honor of Mesdames Ida M. Jordan, H.P. Smith, Miss Lola Smith and Revs. Wooton, Thomas and Nick Chiles. Mesdames Henson and Emerson assisted in entertaining, and "Baby" Stephenson, the pride of the household received his share of the enjoyment. Miss Smith rendered some beautiful selections on the piano in which she displayed remarkable ability. NR. WILSON'S ADDRESS. Another year has rolled into Eternity; yet through a well directed train the Divine Behest permits us to meet each other face to face, while some of our members have fallen captive to the dreaded monster, Death. Yet a few of us are permitted to come together for the purpose of making stronger the ties that bind us together and to make the good of the order felt more, and cause it to sink deeper into the hearts of the members and the race. With the true principles of the order in our hearts and practiced by us we TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 1903. can but succeed, for they are right and the God of heaven is on the Right, and so long as we hold up the true principles we are bound to succeed. In order to carry out the priciples we should live lives that are worthy of true manhood and womanhood that we may be felt in the community for good. We must learn to do the little things as they present themselves to us, and not wait to do something big nor must we despise the day of small things. Let us be careful and see after the sick as that is one of the duties of the Order of Twelve. Another is to help those who, are in need. Help all alike as our order has no little you's and big I's, but it puts all men and women on their own merit and worth. Father Dickson, a member of nearly all of the secret societies of any note among us, assisted by other able leaders, organized the Order of Twelve on broad principles, allowing the Constitution to give the qualification and the ballot box to decide the quality. On such broad foundation, on Aug. 12, 1872, in the little city of Independence, Mr. Sir William S. Lewis, moved that we organize the National Grand Temple and Tabernacle of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Starting as they did with five members, two Temples and three Tabernacles in 1872, with about eighty-four members, she has added about two thousand chartered numbers with a membership of about one hundred and seventy-five thousand. But we must not forget that noble women have played an important part in the up-building of the order and the extending of its benefits. Without them the Banner would have trailed in the dust and the order would have been a thing of the past. The International Grand session at Dayton, Ohio, showed that the Order of Twelve of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor is here to stay as long as the principles of the order are practiced by race lovers. To see the smooth sailing of the Taborian ship was convincing that we are here to stay. While we missed the advice of Sir Moses Dickson, late I. C. C. M., yet the session was peaceable and instructive. Sir S. A. Jordon is one of Tabor's ablest sons. With him at the helm, assisted by other pilots, success is assured. The report of the Grand Temples and Tabernacles proved their intent to stay. We also found after a three days visit to the Missouri Grand Temple and Tabernacle that it was doing great work for the up-lifting of fallen Humanity and the Race. V1SIT8 In visiting Temples and Tabernacles, I find them doing better work and more good than ever before. They are keeping pace with the times, and the busy world; and I must say, that has reigned and the order is doing more effective work this year than that of any previous year. Our members are pushing those to the front who are most able to attend to their business. We have members of all professions and since we have them, let us as far as we can give them our patronage and push them up the hill of success. No people need the support of each other more than this race of ours. Do not simply talk unity but let us practice it by acting. While we are as much united as any other people yet there is room for improvement. Now let us act our part on the fraternal stage as the International Order of Twelve is a mystery to the world and it proves the Negroes' ability as an organizer and as a leader of his own people. Among the race's great leaders none in my mind are greater than Moses Dickson and W. L. Grant. There should be monuments to mark their resting places, that yet to be born may read of them and call them blessed. As president McKinley visited the grave of John Brown, the lover of freedom and raising his hat and bowing his head said, "Here lies the hero of the Republican party," in days to come our children will visit the resting places Father Dickson, and W. L. Grant, and not only raise their hat, but their hearts in praise to God for the life of such race lovers. and their Christian examples. DEATHS The death statistic's show that we are more particular in receiving members into the Temples and Tab- ernacles than we were in former years. This doctor examining certificate that was adopted at the last grand session has proven to be a great safe gaurd against diseased people coming into our ranks. The members themselves are using care in the selection of candidates and conferring our degree upon them. The above in itself has given the order prestige, and enables us to meet our death claims. Our jurisdiction extends sympathy to the many distressed friends; also relatives of Daughter Joanna Houston C G. P. of Missouri, and I. V. C. P. who met death at Birmingham, Ala. September 1902 while attending the National convention of the Baptist church. We all feel the loss very keenly in giving up our dear ones, but when they are prepared can but say, "The Lord's will be done." Then we join the poet and say, "Fresh grow the sod over their tombs, and still be their greenwood repose; Around the sweet flowers will bloom, and light be the steps of their foes." ENDOWMENT I am truly glad to say that the act of the last Grand session in raising the endowment from fifty five to seventy-five dollars at the death of a member was not as some predicted destructive to the best interest of the order, but it has caused new interest throughout the rank and file of the jurisdiction. Some predicted that we would not succeed; but we have met all obligations Continued on Page 8. A WHITE MAN LIKES THE PLAINDEALER! Will Donate $200 Towards Purchasing a Big Press! WANTS NEGRO EMPLOYED Says Older Colored People Should Open the Way for the Negro Youth, and There's no Chance in Big White Concerns--Subscribers Must Pay and Assist. TOPEKA, KAS., 6—19, '03. MR. NICK CHILES, Manager PLAINDEALER, DEAR SIR: During the past five years I have read your paper with unusual interest, and believe that you are doing much to further the interest of your people. While I do not agree with all that appears in THE PLAIN DEALER, yet I feel that it is supplying a long felt want among the Negro people. Among the things that has interested me is the fact that you are planning to purchase a cylinder press and otherwise enlarge your plant. This you say would give employment to about twenty-five of your race, and I feel that I can and will assist you in your effort. Kansas has two well equipped industrial schools that are graduating Negro children for all the walks of life, and it is now left for the older colored people to make places in which they can use their skill. Why educate a boy in the art of printing, when as soon as he leaves the school room, he will have to accept a menial position, because the doors of the white concerns are closed against him, and the business conducted by the men of their race is too small to employ a large number. The step you have taken is a commendable one, and will furnish many more of them with something to do, and to carry this motion, I will second it with $200 to be applied upon the purchase of a cylinder press. I feel that it will be aiding a good and worthy cause to assist these youths upon whom prejudice has closed the door of the work shop, and denied them the right to earn a livelihood! When you are ready to purchase your machine, kindly notify me, and your money is ready. Should you make any of this public, for reasons best known to myself, I prefer that my name be withheld. Yours Respectfully. The clouds are clearing away and on January 1, 1904, the cylinder press and eight-page PLAINDEALER will be a reality. becoming interested, but also the fair and liberal minded whites who know that the doors are shut against the black trademan, as may be seen by the above letter. Such words of encouragement inspire our soul with confidence, and make us feel that our feeble effort to assist and give employment to an oppressed people is not in vain. We are now aware that someone sees and appreciates it, and the gentleman has our everlasting gratitude for his generous gift. We shall always hold him in the highest esteem, and would to God that the world had more of his kind. He not only has the admiration of THE PLAINDEALER, but the colored people throughout the West. We are with him first, last and all the time. It is left with the Negro, and he must open the avenues of skilled labor to his own people or be left out in the cold. We do not believe any of the subscribers who are indebted to us will fall behind the procession in paying up, and by so doing assist in building up an institution of which the great West will justly feel proud. The race is now on, and the all absorbing question is, who can name the city that will come the nearest to squaring its account? The following is a partial list of the cities and what they owe: Empotia ..... $119.80 Hutchinson ..... 61.00 Salina ..... 85.25 Junction City ..... 41.00 Newton ..... 39.25 Winfield ..... 13.50 Wichita ..... 57.20 St. Joseph, Mo., ..... 28.00 Kansas City, Kas., ..... 133.25 Lawrence ..... 104.75 Omaha, Neb., ..... 42.00 Lincoln, Neb., ..... 23.00 Topeka ..... 630.00 Oakland ..... 12.00 Grand Total Of our out of town subscribers, Atchison stands first in paid up subscriptions there being but a few delinquent subscribers in that city. Leavenworth comes second and Kansas City, Kas., third. Mr. W. H. Jackson and Miss Willa Smith will collect in these cities. OKMULGEE, I. T. There was a grand banquet given Friday night at Sneed and Martia's restaurant, and it was the swellest affair that has been given this season. Music was furnished by the string band. Music and dancing were features of the evening, and a dainty lunch was served. U. S. Knighton spent a few days last week in Boynton. G. E. Taylor spent Monday in Boynton. There will be a grand lawn party given Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Cross. The young men have got up a hay party to take the young ladies out there and music will be furnished by the string band. A banquet will be given Wednesday night, at Key's hall, from 8:30 to 11 o'clock; by Magnolia Waiters. Thursday night there will be an entertainment given at the A. M. E. church. An entertainment will be given Saturday night, at Jefferies restaurent. North Topeka Robert Jordan is a very please ant visitor at his home, No. 90 Western avenue. He will remain for a week after which he will return to his work in O. T. Dt. Maria Tang is improving finely. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan returned from Lawrence last Saturday evening and reported the Grand Session was just simply grand. Rev. M. Wooten returned to Lincoln last Saturday evening. Mr. Gleaves, the gentleman who is superintending the work, and also a member of the board of directors, telegraphs that they are passing through blue soap stone, and by the first of next week will have reached the desired stuff-black diamonds in abundance, samples of which will be shipped immediately to the general offices in Topeka, and placed on exhibition. The work is progressing nicely and in order to push it to the front, the stockholders must remit their assessments promptly. The second assessment is past due and those who have not remitted will please do so at once, as it is needed to purchase tools, pay help, etc. We were asked one day this week if the company still had the stocks on the market, which they have and for a short time only. The next meeting of the board of directors will doubtless end the sale of additional stocks. The people all surely understand ere this, and know the company means business, and should they desire to invest, they know where to apply. We are through urging the sale of stocks and are not particular whether any more is sold or not. There is now a sufficient number of stockholders to conduct the business and at the end of the year receive a nice little dividend on their investment. The stockholders are all perfectly satisfied, and a great many are urging that no further sales be made. Negro Editors Meet. To THE PRESS:—Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Colorado Springs, Colo., in its eighth annual session, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, August 4th, 5th and 6th, 1903. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in the association, and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to members of the fraternity through out the country to meet with us at Colorado Springs to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in this country. NUMBER 29. Race Ever Had. OST FINISHED Will Strike Coal the First of Next Week, Samples of Which Will Be Placed on Exhibition The Directors are Feeling Jubilant Over the Prospects Don't Care to Sell More Stock. H. R. Pinkney, of Kansas City, Mo., Col. F. L. Jeltz, of Topeka, T. W. Mahammitt, of Omaha, Nick Chiles, of Topeka, W. H. Duncan, of Colorado Springs, will apprise all western railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to members and publishers of the craft. W. H. Duncan, Colorado Springs, Colo., the chairman of arrangement committee, will furnish prompt information concerning accommodations, etc. Write him direct. W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah, chairman of the executive committee will furnish prompt information concerning transportation Write him Box 1118. Witness my hand and seal this 23rd day of June, 1903. Jos. D. D. Rivers, President, Denver, Colo. W. H. Duncan. Secretary, Colora. do Springs, Colo. Baptist Sunday School Convention. The Baptist State Sunday School Convention which convened in Ottawa, Kans. July 15-17, was one of the most prosperous conventions of young Baptists that has been held in Kansas for many years, representing about one hundred and fifty schools and it appears that the young Baptists have decided to take Kansas for Christ. With their interpid leader, H. I. Monroe of Topeka, they are destined to do a great work for God. The officers for the ensuing year: Pres. H. I. Monroe, Topeka; first vice pres., Rev. M. S. Jones, Atchison; recording sec., Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kansas City; corresponding sec., Mrs. F. B. Grant Kansas City; treasurer, Mrs. A. Myers, Lawrence; executive board, Mrs. M. L. Starks, Atchison. The total receipts were $206.35 Time and space prevent us from publishing the program and detail which were so kindly furnished us by Matt S. Jones, but, however, it was one of the best meetings ever held in the history of the convention and those who attended found it very profitable. BROWN CHAPEL Brown Chapel held a grand rally last Sunday, the different pastors of the city officiating. The Scripture lesson was read by Rev. Smith, of N. Topeka, after which the St. John's choir sang one of their beautiful anthems. Rev. Hayes spoke for a few moments, his pointed remarks being enjoyed by the entire congregation. Rev. Snelson presided at the rally and delivered a very appropriate address. The congregation was much delighted by the beautiful solo rendered by the pastor, Rev. Pope. Pastor and members are very thankful over the collection, which was lifted by Revs. Hayes, Olden, Kary and Smith. Please, dear friends, do not forget that it will pay any one to visit St. John's church to hear the sweet songs, solos and duets, rendered by the choir. Topeka Plaindealer. a Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Faday morning by 1HE PLAINDEACER PUBLISHING CO, are East Savents Sreaer. WICK CHILES, = - Busumss Manaces 4, H. CRILDERS, - - - ‘Eprrox at eT One year by matl..crseseeserenesesessetvennas $1.00 Glx months by mail..--.+....eereeeeenseererene ISS Three months by mail,.oresresseesereses seaveres 500 ‘Matered at the postofice at Topeka as second dia ul even FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1903. Should a person pass down some of the alleys along Kansas avenue, the ‘‘answer’’ from some of the swill barrels, old stables, etc., isenough to give one the small pox on the spot. What are the sanitary officers paid for, anyway? ‘Will White's efforts to impress the people with the idea that Senator Burton has incurred the ill will of President Roosevelt, is like pitching peas off an ele- phant's back. The Senator is one of the most courageous and fair-minded men that ever repre- sented Kansas in the Senate, and along with that of President Roosevelt he has the admiration and respect of his constituents, and will succeed himself without! trouble. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the great poet. has put the Negroe: of this country to thinking, and when the next Fourth of July dawns, less powder will be burn- ed by the Negro in honor of 2 nation’s birthday. ‘And so we celebrate,” and “What does it all mean?’ The ghastly humor, of Belleville, Wilmington, Ev- ansville. Fourth of July and Kis- chineff will ever remain fresh in the minds of the colored people, and serve as a danger signal. Kentucky pulled off a lynching match one day last week, and to the surprise of the whole world, the victim was a white man. He was charged with murder, which is “legal” in Kentucky, but a number of his neighbors and friends took exception because he was a law-abiding citizen and “called” upon him, which re- sulted in his being taken to a limb. The Blue Grass state now leads, and the question that is agitating the great (?) minds o the South is, will all others fol. low? Not since the passing of Lin. coln has the death of amar touched the hearts of the Ne. groes as has the passing of the Pope. ‘‘The Pope is dead,” and in his demise the great com. mon people all over the rounc world mourn the loss of one o the best friends humanity eve: bad. He was the only head o: a Christian people that spoke openly against the atrocious anc inhuman course pursued agains} the Negroes in this country, wh« mourn with his followers. Maj angels guard his soul. Bruce Deanis; the popular ed- itorof the LaGygne Journal, and Miss Florence Atkinson, daught- er of C. C, Atkinson of LaCygne, were married at the Goodlande: hotel, Ft. Scott, Kansas, July 12, at 4o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Iliff, in the presence of 2 few friends and relatives.—Linn County Republic, Mr. Dennisis one of the bright- est young newspaper men in the state, and etands high in the ranks of the Republican party, having been made postmaster about a year ago. His friends among the colored people are many, for whom he always has a hearty greeting and a pleasant ‘word. Mr. Dennis measures no man by the color of his skin but by character and moral worth. Inselecting a help-meet he har chosen one of the best young la- dies in the state, and among those who wish them a pleasant journey through life is Tue PLAINDEALER. 777 K. AND D. OF T.. 333 Continued from Page 1 eee eee eel success is, we have done just what we promised the people that we would do. In this department we have lived and operate an endowment Tonger | than any other orderia the state. You see we leadinthis good act,| yetIam pleased that others have! taken up the good work and are following in our foot prints; but it is a great blessing to know that an organization of our race has enacted rules that the others used by our people are following. We can but say “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” The showing at this session will best speak the praises. Our members are pleased when they know the endowment will be paid. Those that carry insurance tell me that we pay more for the money thatwe putinto the order than they get out ofthe insurance companies for the same money, Now thatis encouraging to know, that we can do a cash business as well as any one else. Then again this is done by our own race. ‘There are other racial questions that we must consider. The moral condition, one that we are to meet and let the world see that we are acting our part, and that we are not all of usalike. Let the world know that we have as true men and women asany other race. Weare to show this by our lives and conversation. Encourage education, temperance, the getting of homes andthe spread- ing of religion. These are principles that we are topractice and let the world see that we beleive in these principles of virtue that make na- tions great. Let them know that there is true virtue though it may be wrapped in a black skin, Our deportment at these grand sessions will speak and live for us when we areat home; yes, live when we are sleeping that last long sleep, our action of good will stand like the pyramids of past ages and children yet to be born will be able to point to our lives and work with pride. THE PRESS The paper is a great power in this age of the world’s history; and t's value to an order like ours can not {be prizedtoo highly. It tells us all through the year what each individ |ual ‘Temple Tabernacle, Patatium jand Tent isdoin throughout the |length and breadth of the order, and jtells of the onward march, The |“Taborian Journal” of Boston, “The '|Tabonan Visitor” of Little Rock, {Jand last but by no means least ous .jmouth-prece, “The Plaindealer” of Topeka, are all creditable journal: and the kind that holds interest o! the order and race to the world and "| tells all races that there is a brighter || side to the Negroes’ life. Our juris. .|diction has been kept before the ,|people by the “Plaindealer” anc |otherrace papers. To them we can not sound the trumpet of praise toc -jloud. Isay all should take the offi j|cial paper, the ‘*Plaindealer” of To. [ peka and read its pages with care and as per agreement at the Grand r}seasion, send news of the order tc fjthe paper. Readit and pay for it | But so few seem to regard the value "land useof the paper. I found the Jin one city the members though: t|that the lower bodies could violat. ; laws made by a higher body. This only happens where the C. Ps anc '|C. M's do not study the constitutioz and rules ofthe order, The above shows that we need those officer: |who think ofthe best interests fo: the jurisdiction and the order a large. TRMPLED | A. H. Richardson, No 2, Weis City, Kans., organized by D. L. Bordus. TABERNACLES Covenant No. 38 WeirCity, Kas., organized by Dt. P. B. Gooding, warranted Aug’ 18, 1802. No 38 Ella Golden June 22, 1903, Council Bluffs, Iowa, organized by Dt. Ella Golden, D. G. P. : TENTS Tam lead to believe from reports of the past year that our organizers are not paying the attention to children’s tents as they should. Weare togo outinto the hedges and places, and plant the Taborian banner, by building all departments of the order. It requires not so much talk but look after the tents. Organizers in the future will be required to look after all depart- ments of the order, aud spread it in all parts of our jurisdiction. THE BOARD OF CURATORS The curators have handied the business of the jurisdiction to the best advantage for all parts, and accomplished all the good possible and, with as little expense as would do credit to all parties. We dc advise that the members read the minute more, and acquaint them selves better with the workings o! the junsdiction, and then we will be able to defend the order on its act: ual work, and not say what we think ofit, When we practice the above then our work will grow faster, ou: jurisdiction will be able to do more for the widows and orphan children. MEMBERSHIP PALANCE LIVE We Ure Mevecoeores 51.32 GENERAL EXPENSES Sick Dues.ccscerseesssesereseeneee$9 10.00 Endowment......ssessseeee e+e 3380.00 Burial.........cesssseseenseeeereesees875.00 Hall Rent... .sssssesessee «+ 2850.00 Miscellaneous,....sse00 seveseeser325.00 Total ..sescsssnsessssesscenrsrenreres 4345-00 Golden Gate Temple No. 526 sur- rendered their charter Nov. 20, 1902 Pride of Topeka Temple No 6 Nov. 18, 1902. Lydia Garner Taberna. cle No 37 transfered to Iowa juris: diction, QUESTIONS I will advise that all study the constitution carefully, and it wil prevent much confusion and I advise that a committee be appointed on constitution and by-laws, as the re: vision is much needed, THE HONE The home for our aged member: and orphan children must not be over-looked by us as we can see the need of ic. I recommend that ix the month of May of every year that each Temple and Tabernacle senc to the C.G.S. one dollar, and this money to be used only for buying z home for the above named purpose. PROPERTY The Temple, Tabernacle and Ten! has bought a neat two story brick hallin North Topeka which is a cre. dit to the order. They are working hard trying to pay for it, which they willsoondo. The temple and Tab. ernacle of Coffeyville, have paid for their lot, and have their deed. Thi: shows us that the order is here tc stay. We hope to get property in all places where the order is established. QUESTIONS BY A C.P. A member pays all her dues and and pays for a transfer and th transferjis granted by the Tabern acle at a regular meeting of the Tab ernacle; afterward the C. P, goes ou in town and hears something tha has been said by themember. Car that member be refused her transfe and ordered back to the tabernack for a trial? Answer—No she cannot be order: ed tothe Tabernacle, fora Taber. macle that grants a transfer to ; member has no jurisdiction over the member who is transferred. FROM A C.P. A member suspended and wishes to join another club or a Tabernacle does she need a transfer? Answer—Yes any member leaving one number and wishing to joi another number or club in the same jurisdiction must have a transfer, A member that cannot read o1 write, can she be elected to the office of Chief Preceptress? Answer—No the constitution say: a member must read and write to be elected Chief Preceptress, Since meeting in our !ast session, God in His infinite wisdom has seer fitto show the manifestation of H': divine power in the nature of a terri. ble and disastrous flood in the Kay Valley. Many thousands of dollar: worth of property has been destroy. ed. Many who have once been in good circumstances were renderec homeless, and several lives have been lost. Some of our number, in common with the great mass of suf. ferences, have lost their earthly possessions, but they should not for. get theirhome in heaven where are the many mansions which the Lord has prepared for the God fearing soul. One author tells us that “The darkness is the deep gloom that pre- cedes the dawn;” this may be well applied to the works of the disastrous flood just passed. Though seem- ingly it may be darkness to the un- fortunate ones, yet ina short time the dawn will apppear with all its radiance and it will seem all the more brighter and the more brilliant because of the deep gloom which preceded it; and as it was near time for this session to convene, I said nothing about the sufferings ot ou: members, I advise that this Granc Session take some steps as they sec best in your Godly judgment to helf the destitute members of ou much beloved order. Look wel and act your part with care, IN CONCLUSION In turning over the scepter of the Two big Bargain Days | PRED AP > aa iit $10 and $12 Skirts for $4.98, 6.00 and7.50 skirts for 3.98. 0.00 skirts 1.98 "All our waists silk and white 1-2 price. Don’t forget we have the handsomest. line of wrap- pers and kimonas in town. These prices are strictly cash. ZANDITON SUPPLY 60, 521 Kansas Ave. P SOO0G-0-0-00-06000000000660000 6600066006601 000606008 Special Ribbon Sales: “ ALL DAY s ; Thursday, Friday} es and Saturday. i You can buy beautiful ribbons, all fresh and in the fashion, sold up to 3c in one lot, and Sdc in the other, for 19¢ and 29¢ a yard. , A Valuable Chance—Don’t Let it slip through your fingers. —— VALUES UP TO 35 CENTS. Rich Moires, No. 60 and No. 80. cent Plain Taffetas, pure silk, finer than the ordinary—No. 60 and 80. ‘ Liberty Satins, plain colors, soft | sale and fine, No. 80. Novelty Ribbons, in good colors” and pretty designs. ene oeny VALUES UP TO 55 CENTS. a Best Satin Taffeta, No. 30. cent Double-faced Liberty Satin, best . fran, soft and beautitul, 1 jo. 30, : 2-toned Satin Ribbons, in rich sa e colorings, No. 60. ——_—_— Velvet Ribbons—all fine quality, cent satin back, finished edge. Baby Velvet Ribbon, 4o0c bolts * for 29¢ bolt. special Yard of No. 12 or 16 Velvet Ribcon, 29¢, Ce CROSBY BROS! Grand Temple and Tabernacle that you have entrusted to my care, I am Pleased to tell you that I have al- ways tried to do my duty to make the jurisdiction a success. You see the banner waves over more territo: ‘its benefits are broader and are felt more for good; thus holding fast the principles of the order given us by Father Dickson, Daughter J.-Hous- ten, and others clothed with the robe of truth, and love in our hearts believing in the fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man, our order will continue to wave her banner until the Grand Chief Men- tor of heaven and earth shall say, “Rest from thy Jabors and enter in- to joy with the spirits of just men made perfect.” : Yours for Christ and Tabor, ‘ eG. ee ee a eee ee ee Rev. H. W. White, pastor of the B. Street Baptist church, came before his congregation last Sunday morning and confessed that he had misled the church in instructing them to withdraw the hand of fellowship from Miss’ S. A. Barker, without giving her at opportunity to make any ex- planation. He askedthe church to revoke their action and to take Miss Barker back into thechurch, which was done, and which it was right for the church to do But he said at the same time. that he was right and that he had law for his action, but that was a mistake. The Baptist church is governed by the 18th chapter of Matthew, beginning at the 15th verse, and Hiscox’s Direto- ty as his discipline and guide. No church has a right to exclude members without first hearing both sides of the case, only ir caseof avery aggravated char. acter. See Hiscox. Page 100, |note 8, only gives the churck the right to act without a trial as follows: Sister Patcy Hill wa: excluded without a trial andi wasright. Sister Patcy Hill wa arrested for highway robbery ; She was convicted and sent fo two yearsto the Kansas Stat Prison. Now, after the churc! had obtained the facts in th case, she was justified to with draw the hand of fellowship fron this member withont a trial. Respectfully yours, A. H. HENDERSON. Mme. L. 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Both Pheses 4 (7to10 P.M, Jj. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (ene cca, Officeand Residenc Mapuon Braesr OFFIcE nowRs. to 10 a.m. torn we &. A. TAYLOR, M. D, Puysio1an anp Surexox Calls answered day and night ———_____ RH. B. JACKSON, M. L Puystoran ann Sororor @Mice 6064 Kansas Ave. TeLernons 63F, ‘TOPEKA, ES When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 1§¢ stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers, Rooms in connection. wie W. SHOBBE. Prorristeon . . Kohi's Laxative Tablets Positively Cure Constipation, Billens- cas, Sick Headache aud any Liver Com- plaint, ‘To any person sending us 10 cents in stamps te pay the postage and the name ofone or more friends needing the medicine we will send a 50 Cent Box Free. ‘This famous preparation will sbeo- lutely cure the worst case of consti- pation. Mr. James C. Seeley, the well known Kansas Dewspaper and maga- zine writer, says: "J suffered with conatipation for many years. One 50 cent box of Kohl’s Laxative Tablets cured me and I feel better now than Ihave for 15 years. Your Laxative Tablets are a Godsend to people afflicted as I was.” Write today and order the medi- cine. It has cured thousands of peo- ple. It will cure you. @ KOHL MEDICINE Co. Dept.F 226 Kansas Ave... Topeka, Kanes .M. ENIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, pe ME 632-36 Quincy Sireet. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., 1 Ubalniag an Casket Ce ol4 West Fifth Street, Owned and controlled by We groee—Capital Stock $2,000. Hurrah for the glorious Fourth of July. It was then "Old Glory" rose to the sky Extending forward her crimson bars O'er this broad, sweet land of ours, And straining far her eager eye, Evin the lowest, teach what liberty's lessons imply. ♥ R WENDY WALKER S. Sawyer is visiting in Chanute. Don't dead beat a paper that needs the money. H. H. DeShattio has returned from Colorado. Miss Gertrude Harding is visiting in Kansas City. Judge Lee of Pittsburg spent a few days in the city. Miss Ogeal Wilson visited in Kansas City last week. Rev. Jno. E. Gregg of Emporia spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Scott of 1205 Lane St. visited in Lawrence last week. It's the same as the union label—THE PLAINDEALER imprint. Dr. Moates of Leavenworth spent Monday in the city on business. Pay up, or shut up talking race pride. We fight the race cause all the time. Allen Bently an "old timer" of Oklahoma City was in town this week. Miss Maud Davis of Lawrence visited her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Parks, this week. That job will be a business getter if it bears THE PLAINDEALER imprint. Mrs. Dorsey of Chicago is visiting her brother, G. J. Washington and family. G. W. Thomas of Kansas City, Mo is in the city visiting mother and friends. Mrs. George Smith, formerly Miss Mary E. Caldwell, is visiting relatives in Topeka. Miss Willa Merriweather is improving and is able to be out among her friends. E. W. Jackson of Lexington, the undertaker, visited the Misses McNeal last week. Mrs. J. M. Rivers has returned from Hutchinson where she has been for the past week. Willis Mimna has returned from Kansas City where he has been for the past two years. Miss Tressie Smothers of Lawrence passed through the city Tuesday enroute for Atchison. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hays died last Friday at their home 408 Filmore. Mrs. Leota Fields and Miss Lane of Carrolton, Mo. are the guests of Mrs. Chas. Morton. Miss Effice Dysart of Atchison Sundayed in the city with Mrs. Knox on Lincoln St. Misses Lula and Nannie Coleman of Frankfort Ky. is visiting Mrs. Bradford at 611 Kans. Arthur Hardy returned last week from a visit to his farther, Jackson Hardy, of Great Bend. Mesdames Callie Tullis-Graves and Mary Thomas of Chicago are visiting relatives in the city. Dr. E. S. Lee returned last Saturday from a visit in the East. He reports the East all O. K. Capital City Council No.1 of the K. and L. of P. installed their officers last Monday evening. Miss Willa Smith has returned from Emporia where she has been in the interest of this paper. Strode and Allen's orchestra at Lawrence Kansas is giving weekly entertainments at Everts Hall. Be in a hurry and join the Knights and Ladies of Protection. In so doing you will protect your families. ```markdown ``` Misses Dollie and America Russel and Jessie Jones left Thursday for Atchison where they will visit friends. Prof. E. Ridley stood first in the civil service for mail carrier. He will work in the Topeka Post Office in a few weeks. He wants to make room in the schools for young ladies and says he wishes them to replace the men which is no more than right. W. B. Grant died last Thursday at his home 2nd and Polk streets after a short illness with pneumonia. Mr. Grant was born Dec. 9, 1844 in Charleston S. C. and came to Topeka in 1881 where he has since resided, leaves a wife and eight children. Funeral services were held at the residence. Miss Evelyn P. Hickman, stenographer for the Topeka and Indian Territory Land, Coal and Development Company, has resigned her position and will leave Sunday for her home in Frankfort. Miss Hickman is an intelligent young lady and a first class stenograper, and the company regrets losing her. Lewis C. North was in the city yesterday laughing stout and looking as though he has been receiving "three squares" a day and a lunch in the middle. He had just returned from a trip away down in "Bama," and says if that's what is called a good country for a colored man to live, he begs to be excused. GOOD-BYE BUT NOT FOREVER! Frank R. Wilson to Locate in the World's Fair City-Is a Good Business Man. August 1st, 1003, Mr. Frank R. Wilson, the genial proprietor of the Turf Cafe, will say good-bye to his many friends in Topeka, but not forever. Mr. Wilson took charge of the Turf about a year ago, and here, amid the scenes of his childhood, where he has wallowed in the sand beds of the Kaw and "sneaked" in FRANK R. WILSON. home late at night to avoid "pop's big leather strap" for going swimming, he has flourished like a green bay tree and built up a business of which any man might well feel proud. His return to Topeka was greeted with pleasure by his numerous friends, and his strict attention to business—polite and courteous treatment to his patrons, has endeared to him many more very warm friends, who with THE PLAINDEALER, regret to see him go. After a two week's recreation, Mr. Wilson will attend the reunion at Baxter Springs, which has been his custom for the past four seasons, and so profitable has it been that he does not deem it wise to be absent. He will also attend the Topeka State Fair and the Kansas City Carnival Oct. 1, after which he will depart for St. Louis, where he will remain until the close of the big fair. Mr. Wilson has been prosperous in Topeka and at the close of the fair will again be among us. His latch string will always hang on the outside for Topekans, and those who visit him will receive a warm welcome. Wednesday evening(July 15)about 10 oclock Mrs. B. C. Duke and daughter entertained near thirty-five guest, in honor of Elder Duke's forty-first birthday. The evening was spent in music and conversing. Miss Hazel Coleman presided at the piano. The house was neatly decorated with flowers of various kinds which gave an additional tone to the occasion. After the refreshments had been served the guest passed to the punch-howl and were served by Musses Enid Link and Goldie Duke. Elder Duke received many beautiful and useful presents. Mr. Arthur Young of Galena who will be remembered by a large number of our young society set, was united in marraige at his home in Galena last week to Miss Emma Cheatum, one of the most fashionable and highly respected young ladies in Southern Kansas. A great many Tope ans thought Mr. Young was going to Kentucky for a wife but the Kansas girls seemed to have possessed greater charms for him. Here's to you, Arthur, and may heavenly blessings crown your joys Messrs. Martin, King and Toole are doing great work for the Knights and Ladies of protection They have organized seven local councils during the past three weeks. The order is growing rapidly and is the first and only insurance organization in the United States organized solely for colored people and managed by them. Ask those who oppose this order who is their treasurer and who is putting up the money, and whether or not this white man is a member of the order. Miss Arnicholas Chiles entertained the A. B. O. U. T. Club last evening at her home,116 East Seventh Street. A goodly number of the members were present and after going through the regular routine of business, the parlors were turned over to the visitors and all highly enjoyed themselves as only young folks can. Miss Bertha Tipton of Emporia was the guest of honor. Dee Cooper has purchased the Turf Cafe and will continue the business in the same place. Cooper is a good fellow, well liked by a wide circle of acquaintances and will make the business a success. It is his intention to serve first class stuff and will do all in his power to call Frank Wilson's hand and go him one better. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: Notice is hereby given to all creditors, heirs, distributees, and all others interested in the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased, that the undersigned, Administratrix of the estate of W. C. Trapp, intends to make final settlement of said estate, and apply for an order of final distribution thereof at the next, to-wit: The August 1903 Term of the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on Saturday, the 15th day of August, 1903, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day. C. T. TRAPP, Administratrix of the estate of W. C. Trapp, deceased. W. S. McCLINTOCK, Attorney for Admirx. Western QUINDARO, KANSAS. For the moral, intellectual of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theology Preparatory, State Industry COURSES—Theological, paratory, Carpentry and Book Making, Dressmal Trailing Business Course For the moral, intellectual, and industrial training of our youth. DEPARTMENTS—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial. COURSES—Theological, Classical, Normal, Preparatory, Carpentry and Architecture, Printing and Book Making, Dressmaking and plain Sewing, Tailoring, Business Course and Stenography, Farming Stock Raising, Truck Gardening, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES—Good Buildings, Healthy Moral tone, a Faculty of Twelve College-bred and Industrially Trained Teachers. TERMS-$7.50 per month. School opens September 14th. For Illustrated Catalogue just out write to WILLIAM T VERNON, A. M., D. D. Quindaro, Kansas. President. Notice. 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 Daisy," and it is well named. This gun is thirty inches in length from the end of the barrel to the end of the stock. Here is a gun that the boy can have fun with. This Air Rifle is the finest rifle on the market, as it is modeled after the latest target rifle. It has a genuine walnut stock and is provided with improved sights, a feature everyone will appreciate. The barrel and all working parts are made of steel, and the metal parts finely nickle plated. It is simple in construction and shoots the strongest. All parts are interchangeable; shoots BB shot by compressed air, with sufficient force to kill sparrows, rats, etc., at a considerable distance. The rifle is safe in the hands of a child. It weighs over two pounds. Our proposition: Any boy who will get TEN new subscriptions for The Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents each, making a total of $2.50 and will send us a list of the names together with the money, we will ship to his address, express charges prepaid, this handsome air rifle. Send money by postoffice order or draft and advise us of the name of your express office. Boys, here is a chance to get the fun of your life. Rustle a little and get this gun as our proposition only holds good until June 1, 1903. Address all communications to The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Me. Send for sample copies of the Weekly for canvassing. Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges, THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903-1904) will begin October 1, 1903 and continue seven months. DAY SCHOOL for NEW MARTRICULANT Tutton fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80.00. Pharmaceutical College, $70.00. Graded courses in Medicine and Dental Surgery. Well equipped laboratories in all departments, Unexcelled hospital service. All students must register before October 12, 1903. For catalogue of further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., Secretary. 901 R Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. CORN Harvesters. It cuts and throws it in pile. One man and one horse cuts equal to a corn binder. Price $12. Circulars free. New Process Mfg. Co., Lincoln, Kansas. The Crescent Hotel EUREKA SPRINGS. (St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company Lessee.) ANNOUNCEMENT. St. Louis, 6-24-1903 Mr. W. M. WALKER, late of the Planters, Saint Louis, has been appointed Manager of this hotel, vice Mr. E. E. SUMNER, resigned. Effective July 1st 1903. BRYAN SNYDER. Passenger Traffic Manager, St. L. & S. F. R. R. When in Kansas City stop at Mrs. V L. NORTH's Old Occidental Hotel and Cafe Neatly Furnished Rooms Phone 2812 Walnut 2 Rings 1001-1005 E. 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri University andal, and industrial training ical, Classical, Normal, ial. Classical ,Normal, Pre Architecture, Printing and uring and plain Sewing, e and Stenography, Farm- k Gardening, Cooking and buildings, Healthy Moral When in Topeka. Stop at the Accomodations Strictly First Class in every respect. When in the city give us a call and we will assure you courteous treatment. Everything up-tc-date. The Hirbour Steam Dye Works and Topeka Pantatorium. Steam and Dry Cleaning of Fine Garments For Ladies and Gentlemen. Feathers, Furs, Gloves. (FrenchDry Cleaning.) Goods Called for and Delivered. Pantatorium Membership $1.00 per Month. ```markdown ``` YOU NEED A SUMMER SUIT! Come In and Look Over Our Line MADE--TO-ORDER Goods. Les Lower Now Than Ever Before Phones 872. [No. 115 W. 7th St. 1,00 to Californi It is the Rock Island's rate from Topeka effect daily, February 15 to April 30. Cars are good in tourist sleeping cars with the Rock Island runs every day in the week through to Los Angeles and San Frisco. These cars make quicker time Southern California than similar cars in any other line. Cars are operated over the "Scenic" and "Southern" lines giving full information moiled on rest. 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. $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 any other line. Cars are operated over both the "Scenic" and "Southern" lines. Folder giving full information moiled on request. Rock Island System If you are going to California, GO NOW. After May 1 it will cost you nearly $60 more than at present. Low rates to Montana, Idaho, Utah and Puget Sound are also offered by the Rock Island. See nearest Rock Island ticket agent, or, if you prefer, write the undersigned. A. E. COOPER, D. P. 'A, Gopekar, COOPER, D. P.' A, Gopekar, A. E. COOPER, D, P. A. Gopekar, Kas MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of R Colorado, Cansas, and the I Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY by SOUTHWEST SYNC Bringing the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and the Indian Territory. Daily Passenger Trains are run on the direction, between Kansas City and St. Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Used ONLY by this LINE LYTLE & Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE We Do all Kinds of JOB JOB Printing Watches. Money Loaned on S. Freid Jeweler and O 19 years' experience 512 Kansas Ave., Rock Island System P. 'A, Gopekas, Kas Missouri Pacific Route GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Indian Territory. Trains are run on this line Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs Of Arkansas IS LINE LYTLE & SON, BARBERS. All work First Class. 929 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kas. Watches. Clocks. Money Loaned on Valuables. S. Freidberg, Jeweler and Optician. 19 years' experience as a Jeweler. 512 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kas. os ons ae 11 iz a