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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. This is the Season of the Year When Colored Lodges and Conferences are in Order. Write us and We Will Send a Special Agent to Figure on Your Printing THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS VOLU E VI. Seven Hundred "Brave Men" Had the Keys to the Most Beautiful City in Kansas The Grand Court of Calan the Was also in Session and Topeka Welcomed Them Royally. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the Grand Court of Calanthe convened in their annual sessions at 10 o'clock a.m., in Representative hall Tuesday. John E. Lewis, G. C., and Mrs. Maggie, G. W.C. The Court is an auxiliary of the Knights, which meets and transacts business separately. The Court convenes in the morning from 8 to 10 o'clock, and the Knights hold their sessions from 10 to 12. The afternoon sessions are conducted the same way. The usual committees were appointed to carry on the work, and they at once proceeded to business. The address of the Grand Chancellor was one of the strongest documents ever delivered before a Grand Session of the order since its incorporation. He covered every point at issue before the Grand Session, and his decisions and recommendations showed that he has the ability to manage the affairs of the order. The three days session was harmonious throughout. The following officers of the lodge were present: Past grand chancellor, W. W. Plumb. Topeka; grand chancellor, John E. Lewis of Wichita; grand vice chancellor, J. S. King of Wier City; G. M. of E., J. H. Gay of Topeka; G P. J., B. Davis of Wier City; G. M., N. O. Betry; G. K. of R. & S., Dr. Anthony of Kansas City; G. M. D., Dr. S. H. Thompson of Kansas City; G. M. A. B., G. Jackson of Yale; S. of E., A. P. Glover of Wichita; G. O. G. I. H. H. McPake of Lawrence, and G. I. G. Fred. Martin of Wichita. Toas Lodge of Wichita, is the strongest in the jurisdiction. They brought a special car of sixty people and the uniform rank. Imperial degree team of twenty men attired in beautiful uniforms was the envy of their competitors. The picnic at the fair grounds was highly enjoyed by the large crowd that availed themselves of the opportunity to take a day's outing. The installation of officers took place at the Metropolitan hall after which an enjoyable evening was spent. Music was furnished by Prof. Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band. The Knights elected the following officers for the ensuing year: G. C., John E. Lewis, Wichita; G. V. C., I. H. McPike, Lawrence; G. P., J. P. Davis, Wier; G. K. R. & S., Dr. R. H. Anthony, Kansas City; G. M. E, E. S. Lee, Topeka; E. L, John M'Gee, Mineral; G. M. D., J. E. Farmer, Wi hita; Grand Attorney, Jas. H. Guy, Topeka; M. A. A. L Jackson, Yale; G. M, W. H. Bass, Arkansas City; Sec. Endw. S. W. Fleming, Wichita; Supreme Representative, J. S. King, Wier; G. I. G., Fred Martin, Wichita; G. O. G., Ed. Harris, Cherokee. W. N. Miller, of Wichita has been reinstalled after being out two years. The Grand Lodge revoked the deci sion of the subordinate body. The Grand Lodge meets next year at Wier City. The Grand Court re elected Mrs. Maggie Matler, Topeka, G. W. C. Grand Worthy Counsellor Mrs Maggie Matley of the Court of Calanthe, delivered an able address which showed that she had devoted much time and interest to the order which her work proves. She has added members to the order, increased their finance, paid all death assessments and has a neat little sum of money in the treasury. Following are the officers of the Grand Court of Calanthe: G. C. Maggie Matley, Topeka; G. W. I., Ida Wallace, Lawrence; G. R. S., Mrs. E. J. Alexander, Wichita; G. R. D., Addie Miller, Lawrence; G. S. E B., Bettue Bailey, Arkansas City; G. T. E. E. Lizzie Williams, Lawrence; G. J. D., Ida King, Wier City; G. S. D, Jennie Hooper, Arkansas City; G. C., Nannie Holmes Fleming; A. G. C., Sallie Jones; G. W. H., Robert Mattto, Topeka; G. W. P., Wm. Snell, Wier City; G. W. E., Mrs. J. H. Phelps, Wichita; G. W. L., W. W. Plumb, Topeka. The ladies are the life of the K. P's., and are always toiling to build up and hold on which inspires the brothers to move forward. Tuesday evening a reception was given at the state house in honor of the visiting delegates by Excelsior Lodge No. 3 and Prince Albert Court, No. 85. The Grand Chancellor and Grand Worthy Counsellor occupied seats together in the speakers stand presided in a dignified manner. Hon. Jas. H. Guy was master of ceremonies, and by the way he is hard to equal. Mayor Bergundthal was introduced by Mr Guy, who said that he was the greatest mayor in the United States as our citizens are noted for great things, and that the greatest band in America is here. The Mayor in a few well chosen words, welcomed them to the city. Dr. I. H. Anthony, of Kansas City, responded, assuring the Mayor that on leaving they would return the keys to him, and that they would leave the city as they found it, if not better. Hou. Jas. H. Guy on behalf of Excelsior Lodge welcomed the visitors to our homes. On extending the hospitality of the city to them, he paid a glowing tribute to the colored men in business and also the Topeka Industrial school, urging them to pay this institution a visit before returning home. Sir W. M. Hallum, of Wichita, formerly of Topeka, responded by saying Pythianism taught love and truth and in accepting the hospitality of the members, that they would try and emulate Damon and Pythias. One feature the gentleman omitted in his generosity was to say something about the company of the ladies. Mrs. R. L. Skearce on behalf of the Court extended the hospitality of their homes, and directed some pointed remarks on the love and affection of women, saying "they are the instruments through which comes all good society." Mrs. Ida Wallace of Lawrence, responded on behalf of the visiting ladies saying that they were proud to be honored with being among the sisters in the Capital City, and hoped nothing would be done to mar the feeling and confidence that has taken years to build up. At the conclusion, Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band played "Damon and Pythias" a piece epe, lally arranged for the occasion by the Professor. Ice cream and cake was served after which the several visitors were introduced to the home people. A MANLY ACT! Policeman Henderson Treats a Brute to a sound Whippling. Policeman Abe Henderson should be commended for the manly stand he took in reprimanding his brother. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 29, 1904. in-law, Harvey Talbot, who criminally assaulted a niece of the officer. He was charged with committing this heinous offense some time ago, and had the girl spirited away. She was located in Kansas City and brought back. She was not a willing witness, but the farts as presented look very shady, but not sufficient to hold him. Immediately after the defendant was discharged and out of the court room, Officer Henderson armed with a piece of rubber hose three foot long, flogged him until the bystanders were compelled to take him off. Mr. Henderson was right, and if more of the parents would follow Henderson's example on these young scoundrels who seduce and ruin girls there would be more happy homes in the land. Henderson has started the good work, keep it up until every one of the dirty curs learn their places. A large number lay in wait on the street corners and stop young girls who are sent on errands for their parents or on their way to school. Parents, follow up your girls and boys and keep them in the path of rectitude. The filling of penal institutions and bawdy houses is the fault of parents who let their children run at large like cattle. Abe Henderson has set the pace in Topeka, let other cities and towns follow. Lawrence, Kan. Mrs. Anna Lett of Atchison, is visiting her mother here, Mrs. Fuel. Geo. Walker of Williams and Walker, with his private secretary, Mr. Tapley, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Alice Myers. A goodly number spent a very pleasant evening at a surprise party last Thursday in honor of Miss Martin of Garnett. Little Langston Hughes who was severely injured, is better. Eugene Langston accompanied Mrs. Moore and her sister, Helen Prater, to Kansas City on a short visit. Mrs. Corinne Hoyt-Eagleson returned Sunday from K.C. Class No. 6 of the A. M. E. church realized quite a neat sum from the social given Thursday evening of last week. Raleigh Rogers has returned from a short trip out West. Mr. Tapley rendered a solo at the Warren St. Baptist church last Sunday morning. The circle of the A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Reede and after business was finished, light lunch was served. The Roosevelt club gave a concert at Johnson's hall Thursday evening of last week. After a well rendered program all enjoyed themselves at dancing till quite a late hour. Anna Copeland will accompany her cousins, Ernestine and Mae Copeland, to their home at Little Rock, Ark., to spend the rest of the summer. Alice Patterson has returned from a short visit to K. C. Albert Eagleson spent Sunday in the city with his wife. A party of young people went to the lake last Sunday. Chlora Polk is very ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Beatrice Hoyt is slowly improving. Blanche Bryant died Suuday morning at the Langston home and the remains were shipped to Perry the next day for burial. She had been a student here for several years. She was taken with typhoid fever at the close of the last term. She made a hard fight but was finally conquered. She was 24 years of age. Lee Mason came up from K. C. to spend a few days with his parents. WICHITA WANTS THE GRAND LODGE! A Mistake Was Made in Changing the Place of Meeting. It Rightfully Belongs to Wichita and Doubtless It Will Convence in That City. A mistake has been made in the calling of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. It was decided at the last Grand Session by a vote that Wichita would be the place of meeting. A disastrous flood was reported to have greatly damaged the people of that city, and the Grand Master wrote a letter to ascertain whether or not the Grand Lodge could be entertained by the subordinate lodge. In reply to same a member wrote him saying it would be best to change it to another place, that the flood had so damaged the people that it was impossible to properly care for the visitors. Acting upon this suggestion, the Grand Master called it to convene in Topeka. Now comes the Lodge of Wichita, and justly says it can't be done as the lodge has not acted on the matter nor were they consulted. In an interview with several members of Arkansas Valley Lodge who were attending the Knights of Pythias Grand Session in Topeka this week, they expressed themselves as being surprised at the change, and that they want the Grand Lodge to meet in Wichita, and they would be royally entertained. We want the people of Wichita to hold no malice against the Grand Master in this matter, as he only did what he believed to be best for the people, and we feel sure that he will correct the mistake and send the Grand Lodge to Wichita. LATER:—Since the foregoing was put in type, a conference was held between the Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Grand Commander and a representative of Rock Valley Lodge. it was decided that the three Grand Bodies convene at Wichita Monday Aug 22 to 26. NICK CHILES. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. Lincoln Institute Day at the Fair, July 19th, was complete success viewed from any point. The speakers were all happy and sensible and the singing and recitations were superb. A large crowd of graduates and friends were present from all sections of the state and many visitors, both white and colored, from various parts of the country were present. The Globe-Democrat sent a reporter and photographer to the scene and a very fine account of the day appeared July 20. President Allen had the finest opportunity of his life to push his school to the front and he was equal to it. The singing by Miss Carney and the very fine solos by W. E. Burnett and Carrie Carper were features. All concede, however, that the best on the program was the quartette composed of Misses C M. Carney, Genoa Anderson, Carrie Carper and Estelle Zimmerman. Mrs. Cora Nero-Moten made quite a fine impression in reciting "Leah, the Forsaken." A great many wanted to hear her again. Attorney Walter Farmer, W. H. Harrison, C.C. Hubbard and J. Oscar Spencer were the speakers and when they had finished Lincoln Institute stock went way up. LAWRENCE, KAN. The entertainment given at Rev. Jones' church July 20th was quite a success, The following program was rendered: Song by the choir; instrumental solo, Mrs. Jennie Moore-Fitchue; violin solo by Arthur Hill; vocal solo, Mrs. A. Hill; clarinet and piano duet, Geo. King and Fred Copeland; reading, Miss Lena O. Smith; music, Mattie Miller; solo, Miss Ramsey. After the program refreshments were served. Miss Louisa Smith has been appointed teacher to fill the vacancy of Miss O. Anderson. James Beck, son of Col. Beck, has returned, after an absence of several years. Cornelius Henson has gone to St.Joe where he has secured a position with the Davis Milling company. Miss Pearl McGruder will visit in Colorado soon. Mrs. Sam Jeans and daughters will leave next week for Denver. Mrs. C. C. James is attending the World's Fair. NEWTON, KAN. W. C. Downing who has been employed by the Pullman Co., has been transferred to Newton as relief man, with headquarters here. Zota Anderson has returned from Chicago where she visited relatives and friends. Jas. M. Gross has bought his partner's (W. H. Reevely) interest in the Arcade barbershop, and will in future run it alone. Gross has added the compress air vibrator massage to the shop, which makes it the most up-to-date shop in the West. Reevely has not yet made known what he intends to do, but it is hoped he will not leave the city. OLATHE PICKINGS. Mrs. Susie Jackson of K.C., is visiting her sister here, Mrs. A. Locke. Services were well attended at the Second Baptist church last Sunday and the pastor, Rev. J. W. Gordon, preached two able sermons. James Botts and wife entertained Rev.Gordon and wife at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday. Walter Rollins and daughter, Capitola, visited in Kansas City this week and took in Ringling Bros.' show. Mrs. Lydia Alford of Denver, visited friends here last week. Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, her sons, Albert and Claude, and her sister, Bird Williams, visited this week in Kansas City. The sewing circle of the 2nd Baptist church met Thursday with Mrs. D. Levelz. Mesdames Maggie Jenkins and Susie Rollins, Misses Bird Williams, Lydia Crump and Capitola Rollins attended the barbecue at Holliday last Friday. Thomas Ross of Kansas City spent Sunday here with parents. GIVEN AWAY. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Fred'k Douglas and Booker T. Washington or a lithograph of Lincoln, Douglass or Washington will send one dollar to this paper or pay our agents, Mrs. Carrie Hughes. J. B. Bass, J. W. Golden or Percy Lewis, we will mail them their choice of either of the above. This is a standing offer for the next 60 days and anybody can avail themselves of the opportunity of getting one of these lithographs which retail for 50 cents. This is a great offer—THE PLAINDEALER and a 50 cent picture for one year's sub- ON TO GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA Tuesday of next week, the Negro newspaper people of the great West will hold their annual meeting in the city of Guthrie, Okla. It will be the largest, grandest and best meeting ever held in the history of the association. It will be a gathering of the brains of the race, and much good will result from it. All of the vital questions pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the race will be given careful attention. The "statehood" matter which the Hon. D. W. McCabe and the papers in this association have fought, will be taken up and plans will be devised to keep up a vigorous fight for the Quay amendment. The Negro must not sit idly by and see his political freedom swept away without protesting. The following is the official programme: TUESDAY, AUGUST SECOND 2 P.M. Called to order by President. Invocation. Singing. Consideration of Minutes. Eurollment of Members. Appointment of Committees: (a) On Resolutions; (b) Consideration of Negro Citizens; (c) Status and Needs of Race Papers in our Territory. TUESDAY, 8 P.M. Welcome Address, on behalf of the City.....Mayor of Guthrie Response...Hon. W. W. Taylor, Salt City, Utah. Welcome Address on behalf of the Colored Citizens.....Hon. G. N. Perkins, Guthrie. Response...Miss Lillian Jeltz, Topeka Singing. President's Annual Address..... .....Nick Chiles, Topeka Literary Program by Citizens of Guthrie. "Young Men".....O. H. Bradley, Guthrie. "The Evolution of Woman"..... .....Mrs. D. G. Horton. WEDNESDAY, 9:30 A. M. Opening Exercises. Reading of Minutes. Unfinished Business. "The Home".....Miss Lillian Jeltz, of Topeka. "The Business End of a Newspaper" .....Hon. W. N. Miller, Wichita. "The Law and the Press"..... Hon. G. W. P. Brown, Guthrie. WEDNESDAY 3 P. M. Opening Exercises. "The Advantages of the Negro as a Farmer" Hon. G. N. Perkins, Guthrie. "Industrial Education" Prof. W. R. Carter, Topeka. %Evolution of the Ministry" Prof. T. J. Austin, Helena, Ark. WEDNESDAY 8 P.M. Opening Exercises, "The Relation of Capital to Labor" Hon. W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City. "Should the Negro Affiliate Himself with Trades Unions?" Hon. A. L. Miller, Colorado Springs. Recitation, Mrs. Julia E. Emory, Colorado Springs. THURSDAY, 9:30 A.M. Opening Exercises. Report of Committees. Executive Committee Meeting. Appointment of Committee on Nomination and place of meeting for 1905. AT 2 P.M. Opening Exercises. Address by Prof. W. T. Vernon, Western University, Quindaro, Kasa. NEGRO EDITORS MEET. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, '04. The eighth annual session of the Western Negro Press association will be held at Guthrie, Okla. August 2, 3 and 4, 1904. All editors, proprietors, reporters and correspondents of Negro newspapers, west of the Mississippi river, are eligible to membership and all expected to be present. All editors from the Middle Western states are invited to be present. Current questions of vital interest to the Negro race and also in general NUMBER 30.ure on Your PrintingE, OKLAHOMA The Western Negro Press Association Will Meet Tuesday. It Will Be the Biggest and Best Gathering in the History of the Association Come and Join us. welfare of our common country will be discussed This meeting, like all others of its kind heretofore held, will be of grave importance to our people, since its sayings and doings are heralded all over the civilized world by the Associated Press. All persons desiring to attend are requested to address W. H. Duncan, sec'y of the association, Colorado Springs, as to information in regard to transportation and accomodations. Interested papers please copy. WESTON, MO., NOTES. After a long time Weston sends greetings. There are many on the sick list, among them the pastor of the Second Baptist church, who had a slight stroke of paralysis. Mr. Hamilton and wife are visiting in Kansas City. The Second Baptist church will give a picnic and an old fashioned barbecue Aug. 4. Mesdames Vaughn and Hedge are visiting in Atchison, Kans. There were many who attended the annual sermon at Platte City last Sunday and all report a fine time. Collection $51.46. Hurrah for Platte City! EL RENO. O T. NOTES. The Sunday school convention and District conference convened here July 20th and many delegates and visitors attended. The Sunday school convention was very interesting and pleasant as, also the Woman's Missionary department and the District conference. Among those present were Rev. W.H.Cole, P.E., of the Guthrie districts, Rev. W.T. Montgomery, P.E., of Oklahoma district, J. H. Styles, railway mail clerk, and Rev. Wm. E. Guy, instructor in the Langston university, who preached a very able sermon on Sunday night. Mrs. M. J. Cox, missionary of the Baptist Women's convention, made a very fine address to the Ladies' Missionary convention. Rev. T. N. Hayes, P.E., of the El Reno district, was very proud of his first meeting of the district. W. G. Jordan of Kingfisher, visited with El Reno friends on last Friday. E. T. Barbour and wife have returned from their wedding tour to Chicago, St. Louis, Macon, Mo., and Leavenworth, Kansas. They have a very neat and comfortable home here of their own. She is a successful teacher, having taught here five or six years. He is a progressive lawyer who knows no failure. Success unto them. Misses Bertna and Mabel Harding are spending vacation with their parents, Rev. M. D. Brookins and wife. Miss Mabel represented her Sunday school in the district convention. Rev. Brookins left last Friday en route to Bever county to spend some time on his claim. Mrs. Smith of Fort Reuo was the guest of Mrs. Warden on Sunday. Miss Alice Robinson of Paris, Texas, is visiting here parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Calington. In this year of an intense political campaign, so many devices are being put forth for the purpose of influencing public sentiment. The following from the Salt Lake Plain dealer relative to some Democratic schemes, so insulting to the race that every Negro voter should condemn the party in November: "It has not been many weeks ago that the country was astir over the efforts of minstrel performer to personate the president in the act of assisting a Negro who had fallen in front of the executive mansion. Of course no one doubts but that the pictures were intended to try and create political capital. Happily for all concerned it was nipped in the bud. "But the climax was reached the other day when a depraved wretch with Negro blood in his veins was bribed to represent a criminal assault upon a white woman, with its necessary adjuncts of pursuit and lynching. While the witless Negro who for a consideration posed for the nefarious scene, and the equally depraved white woman who would so far forget the trainings of a christian mother as to assist in its production deserve the censure and condemnation of any decent community. "Those who showed it in public and tried to inflame the morbid passions of the class who attend such exhibitions should be given a term in the penitentiary. It is said that the Negro narrowly escaped the righteous vengeance of his fellowmen; that he did not receive bodily injury is due to the good judgment of some of the cooler heads, who rightly consider that two wrongs will not make one right. "But every state should have enacted some law that would prevent the exhibition of such depraved illustrations. People do stop to consider that the scenes depicted are fictitious ones. But every move of the film cast a blur and stain upon a people who are endeavoring by every honorable means to lift themselves from the slough of despondency. The years of toil and endeavor which the race has used in climbing the ladder of progress, standing upon the plane of morality and intelligence, can be dissipated in a few short moments in any community by showing of such obscenity as characterized the exhibition in Cripple Creek the other evening. We trust that the intelligent colored people, of not only the city of Cripple Creek, but the state of Colorado will petition the proper authorities and have the objectionable pictures destroyed. Because the reputation of a people burdened with a race prejudice that is crystalizing our country, is at stake, and we have enough to combat without being calumniated by fictitious lies. C. P.'s ADDRESSES 1. Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North Sixth, St., Kansas City, Kan. 2. Mrs. Musie Garner, 623 South Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 3. Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Chestnut St., 101a, Kan. 5. Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 Vine St., Atchison, Kan. 6. Mrs. Mary Curry, Ottawa, Kan. 7. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, 815 Walnut, St., Salma, Kan. 10. Mrs. Maggie Fishback, 1/90 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan 11. Mrs. Jennie Floyd, 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 12. Mrs. Bettle Johnson, 211 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 13. Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kan. 15. Mrs. Ida King, Box 1054, Wetr City, Kan. 16. Mrs. Nancy Preston, No. 1507, Clarke St., Parsons, Kan. 17. Mrs. Kitty Willis, 722 Judson St., Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom St. Ft. Scott, Kan. 24. Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh St., Coffeyville, Kan. 27. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Box 71, Lenapah, I. T. 28. Mrs. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth St., Parsons, Kan. 29. Mrs. Annie Coleman, 727 Miami St. Leavenworth, Kan. 30. Mrs. Amanda Lott, 424 Maple St. Leavenworth, Kan. 32. Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33. Mrs. Phannle Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 724 St. Francis St., Wichita, Kan. 35. Mrs. Gracy Davis, 115 North Twenty-fifth St., South Omaha, Neb. 37. Mrs. Susie Green, Box 460, Atchison, Kan. 38. Mrs. P. B. Gooding, Box 338, Wetr City, Kan. 52. Miss Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. 63. Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, 1228 Barnett, Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 77. Mrs. Susie Richardson, 1180 Buchannan St., Topeka, Kan. 83. Mrs. Jennie B. Taylor.—— Topeka, Kan. 81. Mrs. Annie Brown, 1717 St. Mary St., Omaha, Neb. 89. Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1108 Capitol St., Omaha, Neb. 92. Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth St., Lincoln, Neb. Portraits in Oil from Life. O. J. H Studio—1512 N. 5th Phones { New 179 Old 130z Eureka O. J. BROOKS, ARTIST. -1512 N. 5th St. KANSAS CITY, O. J. BROOKS, ARTIST. Studio—1512 N. 5th St. KANSAS CITY. KAS. Eureka Drug Store. CARL W. SHAFFER, Phar. 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It is edited by William R. Eyster, one of the best writers in the state. While he is fighting for a lost cause, yet we admire a man who will fight for what he conscientiously believes to be right, and we bid the Record a hearty welcome and a long life. Did it ever occur to you that "Jump" Williamson is now portering on the railroad? Well, he is, and doing fine. His days of managing base ball teams and other sports are over, and Mr. Williamson has turned over a new leaf and when that proverbial rainy day dawns, "Jump" will have a dollar stuffed under the bed in an old stocking for it. Boys, there is nothing to the "game," and now is a good time to fall in and follow "Jump." Geo. W. Walker of the team of Williams & Walker, the kings of mirthdom in the amusement world, is in Lawrence this week visiting his mother and friends. Mr. Walker has doubtless made more people laugh than any colored man on the road. Queens, kings and princes have worshipped at his shrine; but in private life he is very reserved, dignified, a deep thinker and always willing to do something for the elevation and advancement of the race. This week he forwarded his old friend, Mrs. Carrie Hughes, our traveling agent, a check for $5 to pay a year's subscription to The PLAINDEALER, out of which was a nice little tip to a worthy and deserving lady. "Cub" Langston has not been heard of for so long that his friends are almost ready to mourn him as being among the killed, when the facts are that he was only wounded. Green apples, peaches, etc., were fired into his anatomy so rapidly that the wounds inflicted by them came near proving fatal. "Cub" is one of the bravest soldiers that ever shouldered a gun, and never flinched when the vendors lined up in front of his quarters ready for battle, but stood firm as the rock of Gibraltar, and after being shot down by a ball from an "Early June" gun, he cried and plead piteously to be removed from the hospital to the firing line that he might continue the fight. MASONIC HOME At the last session of the II. of J. held in Atchison, Kans., they approved of the advisability of establish a Masonic home in Kansas for the benefit of decrepit, old and feeble master masons and their families. The Prince Hall Grand court desires the Prince Hall Grand lodge to take some action at their next session looking forward to aiding the sisters in this loyal undertaking. The Grand court committee will meet in Kansas City, Kans. in October and desires the Prince Hall Grand lodge to appoint a like committee to meet with them at that time. The Grand court committee is Mrs. A. L. Williams, Lincoln, Neb.; Miss Winnie Ray, Wichita, cor. sec'y; Rev. O. Davis, K. C. Kans; Mrs. M. Williams, K. C, rec. sec'y. Master Masons will please take this matter under serious consideration. KNIGHTS OF TABOR. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Topeka will celebrate their thirty-second anniversary on Friday, August 12, 1904. All knights and daughters are asked to come to the front on that day, as we want to pay our last note and finish up our hall at 1300 Quincy street for the winter. Sir Knight G. A. Bigbee will be on hand with his band, and everybody is invited to come and see what we are doing. The board will be pleased to tell you just how we are getting along. Come on that day and help them make the last payment and look with pride on a building owned by Negroes, and one of their Sir Knights doing a good business in the lower story of building. The public is cordially invited to come down on that day. Sir RANSOM TAYLOR, Ch'mn. .Dt. SUSAN TULLOSE, Sec'y Dt. ANNA TURNER, Treas. Dt. J. B. TAYLOR, C. P. Dt. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. Sir TERRY ELLIS, Marshall. Rockland School Let the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 34. 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 We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. WOODXEN K.P.L.043 PROTECTION Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies. 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 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. heprotection of our famiities warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write P.C. THOMAS, Nafl Sec. Headquarters: 117 West Fifth street, Topcka, Kansas. Over 250,000 Pleased Customers hippices made in plain bottles. We mark to indicate contents. ONE FULL QUART OF WHISKEY FREE We know the meaning of words and will do so we may. We claim the meaning of words and will do so we may. We claim the meaning of words and will do so we may. We claim the meaning of words and will do so we may. The North Carolina Whiskey we sell is good there. No bad. No peppery. No sweet. Now whiskey sellers are noted for mixing, blending and watering. We sell more ground old whiskey and water than any known competitor. "Casper's 11 Year Old" Whiskey is a brand of North Carolina, in old-style copper stills just as it was made by our grandfathers. First-rate whiskey is sold at $6.00 to $6.00 per gallon. We sell whiskey in all forms, but the most please or we will buy it back. We have a capital of $60,000, and the People's National Bank and the Piedmont Savings Bank of this city will tell you our word is good. To introduce this old, new whiskey, we offer two sample bottles, one, 18 year old—a corkcrew and a drinking glass—all for $8.55. If $5.50 is sent we double the price of this whiskey only $7.50, and will send five bottles for $10 or will furnish eight full bottles on receipt of $11 and give free corkcrew, drinking glasses and samples in the mail with no marks to indicate contents, and Prepay all Express. Buyers West of Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana must add 10 cents per quart extra. THE CASPER CO. (Inc.) 958 Casper Bldg. WINTH-SALE M. N.C. FREE FREE Send your name and address, with the names and addresses of three friends interested in hair tonics, and we will send to you free of charge a large sample of Instantona Massage Cream. It brightens the skin immediately upon application. The improvement will be seen five minutes after it has been applied. Be not deceived. No preparation can turn a colored person into a white person, but Instantona Massage Cream will make the darkest skin several shades lighter. It whitens, smooths, soothes, purifies, features, enhances, and improves the skin's elasticity, lifespan, thickness, smallpox pits, and all facia imperfections, and brings back to the most desired completion the satiny texture and peach-like tint of youth. Positively not injurious. Used by old and young. It is the grandest discovery of the twentieth century. In order to provide its great beautifying power, we will end a large sample by mail, postage paid, absolutely free. Write to-day to BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. COLORADO and return VIA --UNION PACIFIC--. $17.50 EVERY DAY from June 1st to September 30th, inclusive, with final return limit October 31st, 1904 —FROM— TOPEKA Be sure your tickets read over this line For full information inquire o F. A. LEWIS, City Agt., 525 Kan. Ave. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. Tickets on sale daily from June 1st to Sept. 30th inclusive. Final return limit Oct. 31st, 1904. For tickets, reservations and all other information, see A. W. LACEY, Ticket Agt., North Topeka. A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka. A. W. LACEY. Ticket Agt., North Topeka. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. 918 IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 12 M. TO 6 P.M. Ind. Phone 939. 17 10 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases. Office and Residence. 227 MADISON STREET. O. A TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 1 7 to 9 a.m. 2 10 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS. Divorce Cases a Specialty- Houses to sell-monthly pay- ments-Houses to Rent 412 KIRKMAN NE. Topeka, Kana. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Ellen Page spent Sunday in Wichita. Mrs G. W. Guy is visiting friends in St. Joseph. James Bertha of Kansas City spent a few days in the city. Mrs. Wm. Knott will visit friends in Kansas City next week. Miss Booker of Emporia is the guest of Miss Bradshaw. Mrs. John Dickinson of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city. Prof. E. Ridley has purchased a hand-some double seated Surrey. "Billie Sells," the circus magnate is visiting his family this week. Mrs. E. M. Cruise of Manhattan is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. White Mrs. Ruth Stewart is ill at her home, Thirteenth and Kansas avenue. Go to the Fair Grounds Thursday. The 4th of August "doings" are on Mr. James H. Guy has purchased a beautiful rubber tire English cart. Mrs. Cora Jordan of Leavenworth is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. A. Taylor. Mr. Leroy Branock of Paducah, Ky, is visiting his uncle, Mr. Calvin Boyd. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met with Miss Elnora Smith Friday afternoon. Mrs. Dennis Ray returned Sunday from Kansas City, where she visited friends. Miss Bessie Bennett is visiting in Kansas City, the guest of Miss Mary Bertha, Chas. Whitney has returned from St. Louis, where he attended the exposition. Mrs. H. J. Washington and daughter, Hazel, visited friends in Chicago this week. R. A. Carson received the contract for painting up and repairing the court house. W. M. Miller, editor of the Wichita Searchlight, is attending the K. P. Grand Lodge. Mrs. Merry has returned *o Nashville after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Jenk Hardy. Miss Minnie Page will leave Monday for a visit with relatives in Omaha and Chicago. Miss Hazel Henderson, niece of S. W Pasker, has gone to St. Louis to visit her father. Don't forget the great picnic and barbecue at the Fair Grounds next Thursday August 4. Robt. Turner is having great success in fishing, bringing 200 to 300 pounds daily to market. Miss Gertrude Solomon left Thursday for Ottumwa, la... where she will visit Mrs. Cora Jones. The great picnic and barbecue at the fair grounds Thursday, August 4. Everybody is expected to attend. Miss Eva Mae Overr left Sunday for Wichita in the interest of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Mrs. J. W. Page, who has been visiting her brother, R. A. Carson, has returned to her home in Nashville. WANTED—Fifteen men to work rock quarry, Martin Hill. One dollar per cord. Four miles west of the city. Mrs. Kosa Carnell of Albuquerque, N. M., is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Smyra Carnell, 922 Western avenue. Miss Willa Smith returned Sunday from Kansas City, where she has been in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. Drs. Harrison, Wichita, Anthony and Sloan of Kansas City and Farmer of Wichita are attending the K. P. Grand lodge. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club will be entertained Friday afternoon, July 29, by Mrs. Rose Jackson, 129 N. Van Buren street. Mr. Joseph Carrington of Kansas City, nephew of J. H. B. Taylor, is visiting relatives and friends in Topeka. Mrs. C. A. Kennedy returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo. Friday afternoon, spending a week with Mrs. P. E. Roberts. Mr. William Hallum, formerly of Topeka but now of Wichita, is attending the Grand Lodge and also visiting his mother, Mrs. T. Persley. Mrs. James Parks left Wednesday for St. Louis to attend the exposition. While there she will be the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. B. Rankin, 1314 Gay street. Mr and Mrs. Edward De Moss of Kansas City are in Topeka visiting her father, Mr. Caldwell. Mrs. De Moss was formerly Miss Emma Caldwell of this city. Miss Inez Wood of Kansas City passed through the city Sunday en route to Strong City, having been called thence on account of the serious illness of her father. Last Friday evening Mrs. R A. Carson entertained a number of friends at her home, 720 West street, complimentary to her sister, Mrs. J. W. Page of Nashville, Tenn. Bob Campbell is employed by the C. R. I. & P. railroad with his boat, receiving workmen on the R. I. bridge. He has saved two lives since he has been at work there. Among the delegates to the Grand Session of the Court of Calanthe are Mesdames Addie Miller and Ida Wallace of Lawrence; E. J. Alexander and Phelps of Wichita, Mr. John Odell left last Friday night for Colorado Springs, returning Wednesday with his wife and two children, who have been in Colorado for the past two months for the benefit of Mrs. Odell's health. The Allens Voluntary club will give a lawn social at the residence of Miss Nora Williams, 1220 Lincoln street, Thursday night, August 4. Come and all and have a good time. Mrs. Georgia Carson, Captain. Jackson Hardy died at Elmont, Kans. last week, after a brief illness. Mr. Hardy was a well known and highly respected citizen. Funeral services were held at Brown's chapel conducted by Rev. J F C. Taylor. Meadames A. Knox, D. Carper and daughter, Miss Carrie, of Denver, Colo., are the guests of Mrs. Henry Wilson, 1235 Jackson street. Miss Carper graduated from Lincoln institute, and is an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Miss Katie Turner entertained last Friday at her home, Fourteenth and Van Buren, complimentary to Misses Le Ursa and Blydian Snelson of Kansas City. After playing various games, the little folks were served to a dainty lunch by Mrs. Turner. Mrs. Mildred Gatewood, aged 31 years, died Monday at her home, 1725 Kansas avenue. Her remains were placed in charge of Stonecrest and Hamilton, who prepared the body and shipped it to Eudora for interment. Rev. C. G. Fishback, Mesdames Emma Gaines, A. Mallory, S. Turner, R. Hightower and Miss Woodson left Monday morning for Evansville, Ind. to attend the Baptist Convention of the Western States and territories which convened Tuesday morning. The Second Presbyterian church has issued its annual report for the year ending July, 1904 in the form of a neat little pamphlet, showing the membership, attendance, expenses etc. of church and Sabbath school, signed by the pastor and officers. It makes a good showing for the church. The Ladies' Colored Orphans' Home association will meet next Monday afternoon with Mrs. R. H. Wade, 100 Spruce street. All members are urgently requested to attend as business of importance is to be transacted. Mrs. Susan Tellose, Pres. Mrs. Julia Abbot, Sec'y. Bishop and Mrs. I. Lane of Jackson, Tenn. visited the District Conference at Paxico, Kansas July 16-18. On their return they visited friends in Topeka. While here they were the guests of Mrs. G. W. Burns 1402 Van Buren street. They left on the 19th for St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l Shuck entertained friends one evening this week in honor of their cousin, Mr John Sims of Hennessey, Oklahoma, who is visiting them. All who were present report an enjoyable evening. Miss Bessie Hawkins entertained the Aeta Epision Delta club last Friday evening at her home, 416 Western avenue. Whist was indulged in until a late hour after which a dainty lunch was served. The club will meet Friday, August 5, with Miss Georgia Watkins, 435 Polk street. The Twelve Star club met with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan Monday evening and were royally entertained by Mr. T. P. Horde. Visitors, Rev. M. Wooten of Lincoln, Neb. and Mesdames Austin and Irving of Burlingame. This club is doing good work, having turned in S45 to the rally. Miss Eugenia De Priest died at her home in Salina, Kans, Thursday afternoon. Miss De Priest had been sick about one year, and the dread disease, consumption, marked her for its own. She has visited in this city and has made many friends who will hear of her death with much sorrow. She leaves parents, sisters and brothers and a host of friends to mourn her untimely demise. Mrs. Mariah Tange, aged ninety years, died Tuesday. She was a native of Mississippi, coming to Kansas in the early days. Her life's work is ended, and the spirit of a good old lady is at rest. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from St. John's church, conducted by Rev. Taylor, which was the old lady's last request. The colored people of Frankfort are preparing for a big celebration August 4. Nelson C. Crews, Hon. E. W. Hoch and other speakers are billed to appear. The absence of the name of our old friend, Miss Evelyn P. Hickman, as the reader of the emancipation proclamation weakens our interest in this celebration, but however, we know it will be a grand affair, and hope to see them have an enormous crowd. A certain lady clerk in this city is "late" for work every day. There was a time when she was as punctual as a clock. The manager of the concern began to wonder what had come over her, and this week it leaked out. She is detained at home preparing for a trip to Denver. Colo., where she will be joined by a wealthy ranch owner, and they will be wed. She is a dear, good girl, and white we hate to lose her, yet we are exceedingly glad to learn of her good fortune, and will "square" with the boss about her being "late." Dr. Kennedy of the Capital Pharmacy has won the first and second heats. He has been in business in Topeka for twenty years excepting the five and a half years he was away studying medicine, and has returned to his old home armed with his credentials. His long absence cost him his registration in this state, and now the knockers are because he has secured a permit. Dr. Kennedy is one of the best pharmacists in the West, and there is not a physician in this or any other city where he is known that will turn him down. The Civil Rights convention that meets in Leavenworth will be highly beneficial. Attend. Ed. Hathmond of Wichita, foreman of street car trackmen, is attending the Grand session of K. P. A party of Topeka newspaper men will leave Sunday for Guthrie, Okla. to attend the Negro Press association. James Allen of Iola, G. M. E. of Knights of Pythias, is attending the Grand session which convened in this city Tuesday. "Buddy" Smith, who for several months has been cooking on a dining car with headquarters at Lemon Junction, arrived yesterday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Smith. Tuesday evening Mr. Ned O'Ban ion received a message bearing the sad news of the death of his grandfather, who was a resident of Oklahoma. It was too late for him to get there in time. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Lawrence is visiting in the city. On Sunday he will preach both morning and evening at B street Baptist church of which Rev. Hart is pastor. Last Sunday he delivered a lecture on the race problem at the First African church. Mr. Newton Coleman of Leavenworth was in the city one day this week billing the town for the great Civil Rights convention which will be held in Leavenworth August 12 and 13 at Korman's park. This will be a grand affair, and all who can should attend. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Chiles entertained last evening complimentary to Mrs. Johnson of Lincoln, Neb. The evening was pleasantly spent in conversation, playing games, etc. A nice luncheon was served and at a late hour all departed for their homes, feeling that they had been highly entertained. The Shangor club met with Miss Dorinda Minor Monday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Miss Lizzie Duvall, 712 Western avenue, August 8. The club will also have a musical entertainment by some of the best talent. Also a drill by ten little girls conducted by Miss Lizzie Owens Saturday evening at 618 avenue. The colored business men of Topeka met at the Stonestreet & Hamilton undertaking rooms on last Tuesday night and organized by electing Dr. A. C. Briscoe, president; Rev. G. D. Olden, vice president; H. Clay Odell, treasurer; Ira Guy, secretary. The next meeting will be held on Monday evening. Every colored business man is cordially invited. The following party very pleasantly surprised Mrs. J. S. Trice at her home on Jefferson street in North Topeka: Mesdames Ellen Payne, R. V. Ridley, E. Dotson, C. Smith, Wm. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Radford, Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy, Misses Sarah Payne, Annie and Alice Dotson, Henrietta Payne and Bessie Smith. Mrs. Trice received many useful presents. WANTED—A good active young man who will travel and canvass for THE PLAINDEALER. We will guarantee a good salary from commis Great Civil Rights CONVENTION! Discussed by the Leading Colored Men and Women of the Race. Excursion! 2 SPLENDID BANDS 2 The Sisters of the MYSTERIOUS TEN of Kansas City, Will run an excursion to the Convention. Sylvia Robinson, Minnie Brooks, Committee of Arrangements. The Sisters of the MYSTERIOUS TEN of Kansas City, Will run an excursion to the Convention. Sylvia Robinson, Minnie Brooks Committee of Arrangements. Leavenworth, Ks. S. T. S. T. JONES. MANAGER. REV. JOHN GORDON, D - PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1887. Gives opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to erred, race or sex. Ten department—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and In-structors. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLECES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $So. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $7o. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation费 $10.00 strictly in advance. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz: Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D, 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAVES F. BUNDY, Esq., 420 Fifth St. N. W. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz: Medical, F. J. SLAUDD, M. D, 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JANE F. BUNDY, ESQ, 420 Fifth St. N. W. Missouri Pacific Route THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Leave Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. ASK for your ticket via this line from Kansas City; if you miss connection for one of them you will not have long to wait for another. 7—Daily Trains Between Kansas City and St Louis. 7 Leave Kansas City at 6:55. 8:00 and 10:10 a.m. and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p.m. and 12:05 midnight. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City. -- Mo. Salina Club R LUNCH AND GROCERIE THOS. SMITH, 501 N. T. WILEY JONES, Proprietors. The Jones H Muskegee Indian Territor World's Fair Service AND Rates On No. 10 Which leaves here at 8:10 a. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Alton-Burlington Route. On No. 2 Which leaves here at 2:50 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Alton-Burlington Route. 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Write today, address KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. BRANCH OFFICE DEPARTMENT. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. Ollege 909 N. SIXTH STREET. The DIRECTORY of the colored business men, their churches, lodges, schools and clubs of both Kansas Cities now being compiled by the Kansas City Directory Co., of which Albert Ross is president and compiler, is assuming a very high class prospect. This week a picture of and letter from Booker T.Washington, president of the National Business league was received to be published. Besides pictures of Bishop Grant, the Children's Orphan home, Douglass hospital, the colored fire department and prominent ministers and beautiful homes of colored citizens, over one hundred colored men in all kinds of business, mechanics and professions have contracted for advertising space and 1,000 books. The price of these books will be 15c, and may sell for more later, as the demand for them will be great. It is the intention of the promoters of this Directory to make it first-class in every particular and an honor to the race and to our distinguished patron, Booker T.Washington, and a mechanical triumph of the colored printers of THE TOLEMA PLAINDEALER Persons desiring space should write at once to the Branch Office, above address. LOCAL AND PERSONAL C. G. Davis, express and baggageman, left Wednesday for an extended visit to Tennessee and the World's fair. Miss Etta Scott, a local lady preacher, filled the pulpit at the First A.M.E. church last Sunday evening. She speaks with a force and power that is convincing, elucidates upon the Scriptures with self-possession and ease, and should be encouraged in every way by the people, as she has the traits of a wonderful power for good for our Saviour. A picnic and barbecue will be given Aug. 6th by the colored citizens of Bethel, Kan. Baseball, music, dancing and refreshments will be the order of the day. Thursday evening a musicale will be given at the M & O. hall by the Household of Ruth No. 267. Misses Emma Brown, Lizzie King, Beula Douglass, Lizzie Porter, Sarah Chinn, Nettie Penix, Dr. S. II. Thompson and Mesdames Shannon and M. Y. Matthews will fill numbers on the program. A grand installation given by the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem took place at the M. & O. hall last Saturday evening. The Kansas City military band furnished music. Refreshments were served. St. Stephen's Baptist church and the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem of Kansas City, Mo., will give a gigantic picnic and barbecue at Kerr's park, Wyandotte, Aug. 4. all day and night. A parade of the order, headed by Walker's Junior cornet band, foot races, horse races, and refreshments will be the order of the day. A mass of colored people from both cities are expected to attend. Mrs. Mary Alenander, a temperance lecturer, is holding daily tent services at 6th and Hascall streets. She seems to be a very intelligent worker in stopping the drinking evil. Rev. D. B. Phillips of Cincinnati, will preach morning and evening at Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday. Foreign Mission day rally was held at the Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday afternoan. Rev. D. B. Jackson preached an excellent sermon and Rev. George McNeal and his choir of splendid singers came over and helped to make the service verv interesting. We desire to thank our many friends for the sympathy and kindness extended toward us, and especially our neighbors, during the recent hour of bereavement, in the loss of our daughter, Lillian Randolph. S. H Randolph and wife. A "sponger" is a person who begs and borrows and wont buy THE PLAINDEALER. We know a lady sponger who just worries our kind hearted and easy subscribers every week, begging and borrowing THE PLAINDEALER. Our subscribers know the countersign, "Do it Now," but just hate to give that little peculiar look out of the eyes, hoping that she will take the hint and send in for subscription for herself. But there is a limit to all endurance. "Do it Now." "It is an ill wind that blows nobody good." The good news, good service, good printers, good presses, good writers and good type of THK PLAINDEALER are winning over a good many of the goody-good people of the West. For goodness sake, do take it! At this time of the year the colored people over the country are making great preparations to celebrate the emancipation of the Negro by going off to picnics, excursions and barbecues to spend their hard earned money—the profits of toil and sweat—in lemonade, lunches and liquor. It is to be hoped that some day colored people will learn to celebrate these occasions by spending their money where it will reflect some credit upon the things for which they were emancipated—the unity and betterment of the race. If the money that is spent in these momentary pleasures was invested in farms, in chicken raising, pigeons, hogs, improving the homes and paying off debts, what a monument and ideal the Negro would rear up for his children to imitate and follow. With winter's freezing blasts howling in the far distance and coal yet to buy and heavy clothing to be purchased, the price of meat and flour steadily going up, the unsettled condition in the labor world, and books and clothing to be bought for the boys and girls going to school next month, it seems to us perfect foolishness and simple ignorance for a dependent people to engage in such worthless pleasures. Let our worthy organizations, which generally promote such affairs, not follow the people, but set up a high standard and have the people follow them in business ventures as well as in secret work. If the money that is spent upon such occasions was used by these worthy organizations to establish and maintain a co-operative laundry, dry goods store, in buying and renting houses to its members, or investing in and renting good Kansas farms to colored immigrants, so as to put the idle Negro boys to work raising, truck, grain and stock for the ready markets of the country, what a boon would come to the Negro race within a few years. The Allen-Wright recital last Friday evening was a very creditable affair. Mr.Allen was very entertaining, while Mrs. Wright sustained her reputation as the prima donna of the West. David Brown, brother of Charley Brown of McClelland's barbershop, is very low with consumption. Anderson Smith, for years an old and respected citizen of Kansas City, Mo., committed suicide last Thursday at his home. The following deaths have been reported for the week past: Ethel Mitchell, 9 months, died July 17; Pinky Worten, 28 years, died July 18, of consumption; Walter Larry, 22, and John Perkins, 14, died July 20th, of consumption; R.R.Findley, aged 65 years, died July 23 at Douglass hospital. Ringling Bros.' circus was the great attraction for the women and children Monday. The cry. "It's alive! It's awake! It grows stronger daily!" told the people that the Knights and Ladies of Protection is the best insurance for the best people of race. Its members are each a living, healthy part of an organization that does not eat them-alive, but aids them alive. COFFEYVILLE ITEMS. Clyde, the 14-year old son of Quinn Carr and wife, met death by drowning Tuesday evening near the paper mill. Funeral was held at Sardus Bap. church, Rev. Smith officiating. Remains were laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. Garner and Mrs. C. E. Kirby returned last Sunday from Ft. Scott where they attended the Taborian grand session and report a pleasant time. Miss Maud Dodd left Friday last for Pittsburg to visit friends. Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Viola Dent and little Stella May Jones are among the sick. Mrs. Ella Thompson has returned to Wagoner, I. T., after a week's visit with relatives. A splendid program was rendered at the Macedonia Baptist church last Thursday night. Andrew Smith and Miss Alva Thompson were married last Saturday morning at the home of the groom, E. 7th street. The band boys are jolly good fellows since their return from Ft. Scott. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Albert Cruise, a colored non-union workman at the stock yards, wounded five white men Sunday morning at a single shot from a Winchester shot gun. The men were striking picket guards who accosted Cruise and began chasing him and pelting him with stones. Cruise ran for a distance to avoid trouble, but seeing his tormentors resolved otherwise, turned and fired with the above result. His house was set afire two weeks ago and he set upon by union pickets last week and only kept them off by means of a large knife. Cruise is said to be a gentle, industrious man and has never been in any trouble before. Feeling ran high for awhile and talk of lynching was heard, but cooler heads prevailed. Mr. Cruise was placed in the county jail. Mrs. Brewer who has been ill with consumption for several months, died Monday. S. S. Steele has returned from Chicago. Rev. Geo. Thomas, a colored evangelist and slums worker, has been holding street meetings in the city. He preached Sunday to the prisoners in the work house. ATCHISON, KANBAS. TABORIAN NOTES. R.H.Cain Temple No. 3 meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at Taborian hall on lower Commercial street. Sir Geo. Taylor, C. M. Sir L.P. Woodson, C.S. Crescent Tabernacle No. 5 meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons of each month at 2:30 o'clock at Taborian hall. Dt. Mallie Spencer, H. P. Dt. Ella Nelson, - C. R. Golden Tent No. 11 meets the second and fourth Saturday afternoons of each month at 3 o'clock at Taborian hall. Dt. Effie Dysart, Q. M. Dt. Jane Porter is convalescing after a severe illness. Dt. Mary Morris is seriously ill. Sir James Brown, having just recovered from an attack of malarial fever, is able to attend to his duties as porter at D. C. Newcomb's. Clothes Cleaned & Pressed. OLD PHONE 357. Dr. G. G. Brown has again been elected examining physician for the Taborian orders of this city for the ensuing year. Dts. Carrie Brown and Fannie Whittey returned Monday from a pleasant visit to K. C. The Palatine Guards, under the leadership of Sir J.A. Brown, are putting forth every effort to get their new uniforms by the last of August. Sir Eugene Talbott and wife entertained the Ebenezer Baptist choir at their residence on N. 7th street Tuesday evening of last week. The evening was spent in conversation and rehearsing, after which a delightful repast was served. Those present were Mesdames Minnie Robb, Minnie Briggs, Nancy McDowell, Neill Barnes, Mallie Spencer; Misses Flossie Denning, Katie Talbott; Messrs. Wm. Barnes and Briggs. At a late hour the choir adjourned to hold the next meeting with Wm. Barnes, the president of the choir. CHICAGO LOCALS. Mrs. Emma O. Weaver, royal grand matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of the state of Illinois, is making her annual visits to the subordinate chapters. John Hamilton of Cleveland, O., is in the city on business. The 8th Ill. Vol. Inft, Col. John R. Marshall commanding, has gone into camp at Springfield. During the past sixty days over 500 colored persons have located in Chicago, many of them having purchased homes. They are mostly from the states of Texas, Mississippi and Georgia. Gov. Richard Yates has removed from office Geo Montague, a colored man in the Grand Department in Chicago. Mr. Charles Williams has issued a call for a meeting for the purpose of placing a ticket in the field for state offices, composed entirely of colored men. The proposition is meeting with considerable favor from a number of prominent colored men in the state of Illinois. This valuable and interesting paper can be found on sale each and every week at Mr. Faulkner's News stand, 3104 State street. Every Chicago citizen should call there and get it and hear and learn the news relative to our race in every section of the country. The colored population now in Chicago is 65,000. We have 32 colored doctors and among those of them who have distinguished themselves are Dr. D. H. Williams, Dr. Geo. C. Hall, Dr. J. W. Mackey, Dr. W. F. Buckner, Dr. N. J. Croker and Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams. We have 30 colored lawyers and among them who have won laurels at the bar of Chicago and eminence in their chosen profession are Hon.E.H. Morris, a member of the legislature, John G. Jones, ex-member of the legislature, Major F. A. Denison, C. J. Waring, W. W. Johnson, Edward E. Wilson and Albert E. George. On account of the bad treatment that has been accorded to the colored 8th Ill. Regiment by the St. Louis authorities of the World's Fair the colored Masons of Illinois have abandoned going to the fair or visiting St. Louis. Samuel Johnson and wife gave a reception last Thursday in honor of John Henderson of New York. At a meeting of the Chicago club held July 19 a series of resolutions were passed denouncing and condemning the statements that were made by Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams in an article The mission circle met at the home of Mrs. S. Hampton last Thursday evening. The next meeting will be with Mrs. T. Tyler on West Elm street. A lawn social will be given by the C.C. club Eriday evening at the residence of Mrs. C. Banks. FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. The grand session of Knights and Daughters of Tabor held in this city week before last was very largely attended. In the drill contest between Parsons and Salina, Parsons won by several points. The Smart Set entertained on July 19 in honor of Misses Johnson and Martin from the Indian Territory, and Mrs. Anderson of Wichita, and Miss Bryant of K.C. After a grand musicale they were served a glorious repast. After visiting here several weeks with Mrs. J. Brown, Miss Lulu Parks departed for Wichita where she will probably spend the summer. Mrs. Carrie Hawkins, wife of Anthony Hawkins, departed this life Tuesday, July 19, after an illness of several weeks from a complication of diseases. HUTCHINSON NEWS The Woman's Christian association grand session closed in Kansas City July 16 with great success. Mrs. R. B. Perkerson has returned home with the honor of being re-elected as supreme vice president. John Fife and wife have a very sick daughter who has typhoid fever. Mrs. H. Wright expects to leave next week for a long visit with her parents at Winfield. L. Tucker is remodeling his home, and when finished it will be one of the prettiest houses on that street. We wish that a few more of our people would follow his example and beautify their homes. HOSPITAL Mitchell Hospital has secured the ton of Leavenworth as their ation to travel for this hospital. The thankfully received by the capital. urses in attendance. The finest the care of Colored People. or particulars, address, THE MUSEUM The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address, DR. C. M. MOATES, - - - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, and Wisconsin and Minnesota Contain more than 10,000 lakes, nearly all of which are ideal summer resorts. They are reached quickly, comfortably and inexpensively by the icago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The Southwest Limited, the new electric-lighted train Kansas City to Chicago, makes direct connections with fast trains for the lake resorts of Illinois. Wisconsin and Minnesota. Only one night on the road from the Southland to Lakeland. Booklets for six cents' postage. G. L. COBB, -: Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street. KANSAS CITY. she wrote for the Times-Herald, saying that the best place for the colored people was in the South. In Bethel A.M.E. church there is trouble between the trustees and Rev. Murray, the trustees trying to oust him. Abilene, Kansas. I. McReynolds, Mrs.S.Hampton and daughter, Bessie, left Tuesday for Kentucky where they will visit relatives and friends. A reception was given by the C.L.S. Tuesday evening of last week at the residence of T.Tyler on West Elm street in honor of Miss Bessie Hampton. S.Gary and wife have returned to their home at Strong City after visiting several weeks here with relatives and friends. Jas. Collins is soliciting agent for the Co-Operative Burial Association. He is now traveling in Colorado. Mrs. Elmer Williams and children are here on a visit to her mother, Mrs.Cora Williams. Wonder why a certain young lady is all smiles now, when a few days ago she was all frowns! We suppose it is the return of a certain young minister which has wrought this mighty change. There was a surprise given at the home of S. Hampton in honor of the party which departed Tuesday for Kentucky. We hold our first services in the new Mt. Zion church Sunday Rev. R.Cox officiating. 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