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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. A PROFITABLE MEETING VOLUME VI. The Oklahoma Gathering of the Western Negro Press Association Was the Largest and Best in its History. Many Good Things Were Developed for the Welfare of Our Papers. The eighth annual session of the Western Negro Press Association which convened in Guthrie, Okla last week, was far superior to any we have ever attended. A more desirable meeting place could not have been selected. The people are courteous and did all in their power to make it pleasant for the visitors. The colored people are up to the standard—highly cultured, honest and hard-working. There are several lawyers, doctors, real estate and other substantial business men in that city and hundreds of farmers in the county. One thing that pleased us was the absence of a gang of continual loafers. Our young boys can find plenty of employment hoeing and picking cotton and men can rent or buy farms on reasonable terms. The climate is mild in the winter, which is a great saving in fuel. Our three days session was held in the city hall, a large, commodious building in which are located the various city officials. Texas, the Indian Territory and Oklahoma were well represented at the sessions, which was the first time Texas or the Indian Territory ever participated in the deliberations of the association. The attendance at the evening sessions were exceptionally large, which showed that the colored people are becoming more interested in their own newspapers. The election of officers was held Tuesday morning and resulted in the re-election of Nick Chiles, president, Topeka, and W. H. Duncan, secretary, Colorado Springs, Colo. Executive committee: Chairman C. S. Muse, Colorado Springs, Colo; Jos. D. D. Rivers Denver, Colo; J. C. Trimble, Boley, I. T.; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah; S. Ridley, Guthrie, Okla.; Albert Ross, Kansas City Kas.; W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kas. The selection of the next place of meeting was left to the executive committee. The mayor of the city extended a cordial invitation to the Association to visit the park and hear the Hon. Bird S. McGuire, candidate for Congress. The invitation was accepted and all were glad that they went to hear him. The session concluded with a banquet given at the city hall. Whit Ellis was the caterer and he thoroughly understands how to serve a banquet. Misses Gertrude and Nancy Stewart, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stewart, favored the guests with music, songs and recitations which were highly enjoyed by all. While Oklahoma claims them, these young ladies belong to Topeka. Their father is one of the most prosperous farmers and stock buyers in that part of the country. Hon. R. Emmett Stewart was master of ceremonies. After spending an enjoyable evening, the Association adjourned, and the visitors departed for their several homes feeling that the meeting had been a profitable one and singing praises to Judge Petkins and the good people of Guthrie for the royal manner in which they were entertained. The following is the annual address of the president: "As we assemble today in the capital city of Oklahoma to conduct the eight annual session of our association, we feel that personal aspiration, should be cast aside and all labor for the good of the common cause the uplifting and advancement of the race. Remembering that over 20,000 of our brothers are fighting life's rugged battle's within the battles within the bounds of this territory, and on the east lies the fertile region of the Indian Territory, where over 40,000 more are struggling to accumulate homes, building character, school houses and churches, and we feel that we have met in the pro- er place. It will enable us to draw a true picture of what is needed to accomplish the greatest good for our industrious people. Like the Pilgrim Fathers, they came to these territories on account of oppression in the states. Some were oppressed for agricultural lands and homes which they could not own without taking a life time to pay for them, and others for their political and civil rights. "Now, after wandering forty-one years in the wilderness of oppression, we should stretch our hands and assist him in his struggle for equal protection for all men alike. "When we look back eight years and note the hardships through which this association has passed, we should feel proud. For years the papers published by the race were an experiment. People who paid their money in advance for them were disappointed before the year expired to find the editor gone and his office closed. He did not suspend his paper for dishonest motives or to defraud his patrons, it was a lack of hustling qualities and be placed too much stress on the word "editor" and relied upon this to carry him through instead of rounding up the people and making his paper interesting by advocating their rights and setting aside personal ambition. Another fault which was detrimental to him was trying to make his paper put him into office, and when once comfortably seated at the pie counter, all interest in the paper was lost, and consequently it died. There is another class whose papers die for the reason that they do not publish anything that the people wish to read. Another class is too cowardly to stand up for the rights of the citizens of the community, and the paper goes the way of all its kind. The average Negro newspaper does not earn enough to money to support itself, yet a fair living can be made with the right application. Let everyone add a first class job department in connection with the paper and insist on doing the people's work. Go to them for it and give them good service. Do not publish their items of news, which they prize most highly, if they give their work to those who cannot and will not herald their news to the world. "This association is founded for the betterment of the race and strengthening of our newspapers. People no longer doubt the regularity of our papers as they did a few years ago. We are educating the white man to read and advertise in our journals and give us a share of his job printing. We have proven to him that an ad. in our papers brings good returns. Merchants want to know what we are saying about them, and what we scrape up from our race keeps many of us from going into the hands of a receiver. "There are too many cowards in Negro journalism; men who will not express what is best at all times for the Negro. They invariably use their papers to further something which will hide their oowardice should an honest discussion cause excitement. The freedom of the press is guaranteed so long as we do not abuse it, and we should always speak out boldly against that which is sapping the life blood of mankind, and the evil door whose ambitions are detrimental to the peace and happiness of any people. "A cowardly press will submit to any kind of government without the slightest protest. Fearless journalism makes good government and honest men in public and private life. The expose of fraud and the persecution of people by those who are entrusted with the law and the overriding of the rights of citizens by men in office has been doomed by fearless journals. To write the truth and vindicate the cause of good government is all a fearless paper needs to do to gain the confidence of the people. "At our meeting last year a resolution was passed asking United States Senator Burton of Kansas to forward a resolution to His Holiness Pope Pius X, at the vatican at Rome. The document was sent to the senator and he in turn forwarded it to His Excellency, Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, who forwarded it to Rome. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 12, 1904. from whence we received a reply. The whole world was startled to hear that His Holiness, the Pope, had expressed himself so emphatically against the outrages committed upon a people ir. an enlightened and christian country because they are poor and weak: a people who have been persecuted for years. The letter the secretary will read and this association can take such action as is deemed proper in returning thanks to His Holiness for the manly and christian stand he has taken. "Through this association and others the statehood bill for the admission of new territories is being shaped so that one flag, one law and people will reign supreme and have peace with each other and the world. Do not give up the fight until this is accomplished or let them remain as they are. We will not allow Jim Crow laws nor Jim Crow people to dictate the framing of a constitution for the guidance of honest people. Ladies and gentlemen, I feel proud of the record this association is making, and if we continue in this struggle we will be able to accomplish much more. We have fifty-nine colored newspapers in the West, and I see no reason why a large portion of them cannot be placed on a paying basis. "The only way to do is to stand by the men who are struggling honestly and fearlessly to build up a considerable organ, and assist in the cementing of brotherly love. "I recommend that a fac simile of the pope's letter be sent by this association to every Catholic priest in the United States with a letter accompanying it setting forth what we would like them to do in carrying out the wishes of His Holiness and to assist us in elevating those who are ignored and abused for no other reason than their past and present condition. A closer union in the distribution of news through a bureau; a strong resolution insisting on the young Negro being more energetic and enterprising in the acquiring of wealth, education and the learning of trades and thereby be prepared to fill the places of their parents either at the work bench, on the farm or in the business world. "We should herald to the Negroes of this country that Oklahoma and Indian Territory is a paradise and he who waits another generation and lets the opposite race acquire all the land, mineral and other natural resources of this country, will be an everlasting shame and disgrace to the race. It is the duty of this association to discourage the congregating of our young men in the cities and push them into business and agricultural life. The world is demanding this of us. It is our duty and we become greater and stronger when we perform our duty. The race grows as its men and women grow and develop. The Western Negro Press association concluded its annual convention last night with a banquet at which R. M. Stewart acted as toastmaster. At the meeting Wednesday the executive committee was appointed and the following resolutions adopted: Resolved, That we further endorse the very able, patriotic and manly administration of President Theodore Roosevelt and we do sincerely appeal to all loyal Americans to use every honorable means for his election. We further approve of every honorable and lawful effort of the labor interests of the country in its endeavor to create and maintain a better and healthier condition for itself, but urge that Negro skilled labor be received upon the same terms as white labor of the same class. Resolved, That the Negro Western Press association now in session at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, begs to return thanks to His Holiness, Pope Pius, X, for his expressions of Christian sympathy in response to our resolution forwarded to His Holiness, August 1903, and to renew our confidence in the in the betterment of humanity as expressed by His Holiness, the pope, to his church, and the christian world generally. Since the Catholic church has taken such a bold and helpful stand against the outrages perpetrated against our race, we respectfully request the Protestant bodies of this country to take similar action. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent through Cardinal Hon. W. H. Duncan Has Contributed Much to the Press Association. HE'S A FEARLESS WRITER! A Short Sketch About an Old Time Kansan Who Is Consipleous Among Newspaper Men. Perhaps the most interesting and unique character in the Western Negro Press Association is the Hon. W. H. Duncan, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and to whom the Association owes its life and spirit. No one has contributed more time or money to hold this body together than he, and no one feels prouder of his tireless efforts than the boys of the press. With the exception of the first two years, he has served the Association as secretary and had he been paid a lucrative salary, he could not have been more prompt, and at no time since the birth of the organization has he failed to attend a meeting. From the time he alights from the train till the last toast at the banquet, he is the busiest man on the grounds—stirring up enthusiasm, and working to make the next session better and far more beneficial. He is one of the boldest and most fearless writers on the Negro press, and whenever the rights of the black man are involved, he is one of the first to speak out either by word or pen in behall his people. Three years ago, the Association met in Toneka, and to us it seemed [Picture of a man with a bald head and a mustache, wearing a suit and a tie. The background is plain white.] [The text is in a serif font, centered, and reads: "PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF THE STATES OF AMERICA."] HON. WILLIAM H. DUNCAN. that the little squad of journalists had come to officiate at the funeral obsequies of an organization that was filling a long felt want, but perished for lack of proper interest. As usual, Duncan arrived a day ahead of time and immediately went to work injecting enthusiasm into the boys, and on Monday when the first session was called, things took on new life, and it proved to be the warmest meeting since the borning of the Association six years previous at Kansas City. From that time on the Western Negro Press Association has been a big thing, and at every meeting the attendance is larger and deeper interest manifested. The attention of the whole world has been directed toward this organization which is doing more to place the Negro squarely before the people than any other agency. Mr. Duncan spent his boyhood days in Ottawa, Kas., and has been licked so many times for "stealing off" to take a swim in the murky waters of the Marias du Cygne, that even now he startles when the name of the stream is mentioned. Here he grew to manhood, and equipped with a good education and plenty of Kansas get-up-and-get, he started out single handed and alone, and has built up a reputation that is not only a credit to the black race, but any people. He is honest, clean and fair in his transactions and by this method he has endeared himself in the hearts of a host of very warm friends among white and black. He is a plasterer by trade, but during the past three has been employed as custodian of the court house at Colorado Springs, which position he is now filling. This is one of the fineest buildings owned by any county. Mr. Duncan is very plain and out-spoken and if he is for you, he'll stand by you heart and soul, but woe be unto the fellow he is against, he will fight him to the bitter end. We admire this trait, and if every Negro possessed more of Duncan's kind of nerve and manly courage, we would find conditions vastly different. He is the kind of man we would like to see at the editorial head of a good newspaper, and we hope the day is not far distant when he will own one. Kansas is proud of her illustrious son, and THE PLAINDEALER joins hands with a large circle of friends and acquaintences in wishing him a happy, prosperous future. Will Employ Colored Switchmen. It is claimed that the St. Louis Brownsville and Mexico will give its preference to colored people in some of the minor positions on the operating force of the line, says the Houston Post. It is learned that the road now has a gentlemen in Houston enlisting Negroes for positions as switchmen, and this is taken to indicate that the entire force of that class of workmen will be selected from the ranks of the ranks of the colored people. It is known that Vice President and General Manager Miller is favorable to the plan of filling the positions of this kind with the colored people. Just prior to his departure from Houston he was heard to highly extol the services of the colored switchmen employed on the Central lines under his management of that road, it is thought to be due to his suggestion that the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico has determined upon the selection of this class of workmen on that line. It is said that a numb r of men have already been secured here, and it is probable that the entire force will be recruited from among the ranks of the colored people. GUS BOLDEN AT REST! He Was a Good "Serrant" for Which Louisiana Louisiana Admired Him. "Gus Bolden, aged 64, one of the best and most respected colored men in this section, died last Monday afternoon after a short illness. For sixteen years this aged darky has been sexton of the Mansfield cemetery and has proven an efficient and faithful servant. He was always at his post of duty, ever polite and attentive to those who visited the graves of their friends and loved ones and took especial pride in assisting and seeing that the graves and yard under his charge were properly attended and beautified. Genuine regret by the white populace of Mansfield was expressed over the death of this honest old servant and he will be missed by the many ladies who take pride in our beautiful city of the dead. Peace to his ashes."—From the Desoto Progress, Mansfield, La. If the white people of Louisiana will keep Mr. Gus Bolden's children in ignorance as they did him, Mansfield's "beautiful city of the dead" will always be kept clean, and at a very meager cost. We hope the old man's record will stop the lynching and burning of his children and that those who mourn his demise will see that they are educated. We know that the well bred whites would do this, but they are awful scarce in the Southland. But why shed all these crocodile tears, when these self-same people would not permit Mr. Bolden's remains to be interred in "our beautiful city of the dead," but like a good horse, he is admired for being a faithful servant, and in the end, is carted away to some undesirable portion of the city set aside for colored people, and there consigned to earth. GIVEN AWAY. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Fredk Douglass 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's subscription. ONE STANDARD OF RIGHTS The following is an extract from an address delivered at Howe's institute, Memphis, Tenn., on Washington's birthday. 1903, by D. E. Caldwell, M. D., Osceola, Ark: "As I have before said, in this country we can have but one standard of right, one of honor, of virtue and one of respectability. In America every man is the architect of his own fortune. In this land birth is no guarantee of respectability. Here manhood, integrity, industry and honor are our only crowns and virtue our only queen. Let us for one moment notice the South's false standard of respectability. The South in accordance with her custom and training, could not see how a respectable sovereign could dine with a Negro. All the heroism of San Juan hill was forgotten, when this nation was in war in retribution of the four hundred American men who had lost their lives on the Maine. When Roosevelt, the noble son of a southern women like a hero divinely inspired, led his hosts to victory, and returned home with his honors undimmed by defeat bearing in his right hand the laurels of a successful war; although this man Roosevelt left one of the highest offices within the gift of the people of that Empire state, New York, the manufacturer of presidents and the balance wheel of political power, to endure the hardships of war and to defend the flag of his country, and when it became known that that man of men had entertained respectfully Booker T. Washington, the acknowledged leader of ten million American citizens, and a man who has the respect of every American north or south of Mason and Dixon's line: a man whose fame and integrity have crossed the mighty deep and have been acknowledged by all the crowned heads of Europe; a man who met and entertained Prince Henry of Germany with as much dignity as any man upon this American continent. When it became known that he, President Roosevelt, had treated this gentleman with humane respect, the South became disgusted and shuddered in horror. And why? Because in the South, to be respected is to be above the Negro. I fear it is an exaction too great for mortals to bear, unless women are required to become angels and men to become gods. Mrs. Carter and children left for Colorado last week on account of the illness of the baby. Mrs. Maggie Fishback of Lawrence spent a few days with her son, Floyd, last week. She was very favorably impressed with the work of the institution. At the annual session of the Western Negro Press association held at Guthrie, Okla., August 1, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Recognizing that the masses of every race must become bread winners as well as good moral men and women, and the Topeka Industrial institute—"The Western Tuskegee" prepares them to this end, be it resolved that we unreservedly endorse the work that is being done by its principal, W. R. Carter and his corps of teachers." Prof. M. W. Freeman made a business trip to McPherson this week, and secured the donation of an excellent team of horses. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR, GREETING: Our last grand session was the best that we have had and more good for the uplifting of suffering humanity and the advancement of the order. This is the first fraternal endowment order in the state of Kansas. As a Negro order, we have paid more endowments than any other in the state within the last thirteen years. We were successful in raising our endowment from $75 to $80 which speaks well for the order and adds to its benefits. People that wish to push a race enterprise to the front can do it in no better way than to put NUMBER 32. An Able Addresss Delivered by Dr. J. C. Caldwell Before the Students of Howe's University Interesting Jots from Our Corps of Able Correspondents. their names and money in this race. This fraternal order shows the ability of the Negro to organize his people. It has been said that he will not be lead by a member of his own race. This order proves this statement untrue. I find the orders in Omaha to be doing fairly well. They are caring for their sick and adding new members. I take this plan to tell the Ms, H Ps and Q Ms to send their reports to their proper places Sept. 1. We have met all the numbers and advised them as to their years work. We left them preparing for their anniversary and the unveiling of the bust of Father Dickson, past I. C. G. M. and founder of the International Order of Twelve. The Lord has taken two of our dear members since July 16th. You can see the need of your paying your endowment the first of each month. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle decided to organize a home for the orphan children and the old members of the order. Each Temple and Tabernacle is to pay one dollar per year to start this worthy enterprise. All that fail to pay at the grand session will favor us by doing so at once. I will leave for Lincoln this week. Yours for Christ and Tabor, FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. LAWRENCE, KAN. Mesdames Lett and Moore and Miss Douglas left for Atchison to visit Mrs. Lett. Roosevelt club give their second concert of a series of concerts Thursday evening at Johnson's Hall. After the programn dancing was an enjoyable feature. John Price left for Kansas City Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buckner with their daughter, Corinne passed through Lawrence en route to the World's Fair. Robt. Jackson, wife and baby are visiting Mrs. Hattie Sparks. The Baptist Association is in session at the Warren St Baptist Church. Miss Kate Harris returned from Topeka. Lee Mason came home for a short stay from Kansas City. Miss Pearl Wright of Baldwin is visiting in the city. Mrs. Chlora Polk does not seem to improve. The infant child of Mr. Verder and wife died at their home last week. Mrs. Joseph Bowers is making preparation to move to Leavenworth where her husband is gaud at Lansing. The Misses Copeland leaves Wednesday for their home in Little Rock, Arkansas. They will stop at the fair a few days. Mrs. Pheips was in the city arranging for her daughters entrance in the Fine Art School on the hill. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. 918 IND. TOIEKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 12 M. TO 4 P.M. Ind. Pauve 790 12 M. TO 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office and Residence, 227 MAINSON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to Sp.m. A. P. TONE WILSON. JR.. ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS. Divorce Cases a Specialty- Houses to Sell Monthly Top- Prices-Houses to Sell 102 MAIN ST. Topeka, Kansas NEWS OF THE WEEK. Honest weight and good goods at Bigbee's. M. W. Freeman has returned from McPherson. Tobacco tags bought at Bigbee's, 1300 Quincy street. Miss Ota Perkins has returned from Kansas City. Let us furnish you with fresh fish from one to 100 pounds. Rev. J. F. Cook Taylor has purchased a handsome surrey. Miss Pearl Monroe is ill at her home on East Twelfth street. Don't forget the free baking powder at Bigbee's, 1300 Quincy. Mrs. F. Staley of Emporia is visiting Miss Felicia Davis this week. Charles Lytle, our popular barber, left for Denver. Colo. Sunday night. Send your children to Bigbee's for school supplies after September 1. Mrs. W. R. Carter and children left Sunday evening for Denver, Colo. Mr. C. B. Humber of Marlin, Texas is visiting in the city this week Mrs. J. H. Odell is reported to be better since her return from Denver, Colo. Business Manager Nick Chiles is in Atchison and Leavenworth this week. Miss Eva Elliott of Emporia is the guest of Miss Ara Hawkins this week. A. P. Smith, the mail carrier, is off duty this week on account of rheumatism. Miss Fowler of Malta Bend, Mo. was the guest of Miss Bessie Hawkins last week. You should try the H. L. & G. coffee, sold by Bigbee at 15 per pounds. Mrs. Corinne Brown left Friday for Kansas City to visit friends and relatives. Miss Mamie Castleman is visiting in Kansas City and Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Mr. S. T. Jones of Leavenworth spent Friday of last week in the city on business. Mrs. Susan Tullose, who has been ill at her home on Washington street, is improving. Mrs. G. W. Williams is seriously ill with typhoid fever at her home, Tenth and Lime. If you want a good coffee, stop at, Bigbee's and ask for "Morning Glory" at 20 cents per pound. Mrs. Robt. Buckner and daughter Corinne, went to St. Louis Tuesday to attend the fair. If you are in doubt about your butter or eggs being fresh, go to Bigbee's and get them. The Shiloh Sunday school picniced at Washburn yesterday. All report a pleasant outing. Try Bigbee's 15c, 20c and 35c coffee, as good as can be found in the city for the money. Mrs. L. H. Thompson departed Wednesday for Colorado where she will spend the summer. Miss Maude McClelland of Nashville, Tenn. is visiting her sister, Miss Eudora McClelland. Misses Cleo and Rae Morgan have returned from Emporia, where they have been visiting relatives. Mrs J. M. Brown entertained for Bishop Lane and wife, Rev. Berry and wife and Mrs. Rivers. Frank Martir, an old Topeka boy, visited parents this week. He left for Mexico Thursday evening. Mesdames D. Weeke, C. Harris and O. Brown of Emporia are visiting friends in the city this week. Mrs. Martha Fox of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter on Monroe street. Miss Jennie Willis left yesterday for Colorado, where she will remain for the benefit of her failing health. Mrs. Joe. Brasher and Mrs. Eleanor Alexander left Monday night for an extended visit with friends in Denver. Mrs. F. C. Howell of Manhattan is in the city visiting her daughter Miss Minnie Howell of the institute. Eljah Edwards left Wednesday afternoon for Lawrence, where he will do some work on the new court house. Mrs. Alvin Jordan and little son who have been visiting Mrs. J. M. Wright, returned to Kansas City Sunday. Mrs. Simon Jordan entertained Saturday at dinner Mrs. J. M. Wright, Mrs. Alvin Jordan and Miss Lizzie Cooper. Macedonia Tabernacle meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at three p.m. at 508 West B street. We have put in a large meat box and are now ready to supply your wants in fresh meats. G. A. Bigbee, 1300 Quincy. The Twelve Star club will meet with Miss Hester Cornish, 911 Western avenue, North Topeka, Monday at eight o'clock. Mrs. Ellen Hicks and daughter left Thursday for Kansas City as delegates to the district conference of the A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Slaughter left Monday at noon tor New Mexico, where they will spend four or five weeks in the mountains. Mrs. J. B. Bass left last Saturday on a six weeks visit to her home in Southern Kansas. She will visit the St. Louis fair before her return. Misses Euis Morgan, Cyrenia Smith and Nellie Ellis returned this week from Emporia, where they have been attending the summer Normal. Prot. W. H. Jackson has secured a school in Council Grove, and departed one day this week for his new field of labor. We wish him success. Mrs. Toliver Bird entertained the following at dinner, Bishop Lane and wife, Rev. J. M. Brown and wife, Rev. Taylor and wife and Mrs. J. M. Rivers. Miss Cyrenia G. Smith, who for the past few months has been attending summer school in Emporia, has accepted "cases" on THE PLAIN-DEALER. We are now distributing those handsome portraits to our new subscribers, and those desiring them should hurry and place their names on our list. G. Murphy of Kansas City, Kans. was among the excursionists who visited Topeka Sunday. He is a pleasant gentleman, and was an agreeable caller at this office. St. John's A. M. E. Sunday school held its annual picnic at the Topeka Industrial institute east of town last Tuesday. The children enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Miss Bessie Bennett returned home Saturday from Kansas City, where she has been visiting Miss Mary Bertha. Miss Bertha accompanied her home for a short visit. A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S. of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, arrived here Tuesday and placed in our hands copy for the minutes of the grand session of his order. NOTICE! MY LINE OF Stetson's and Hawes HATS are now arriving—styles exclusive..... $3 to $5. HIGH ROLLERS in all shapes. Be sure to call. 602 Kansas Ave. "Billy" Coleman, the embalmer became suddenly ill while attending a funeral yesterday, and was compelled to come home. At this writing he is rapidly improving. "Uncle" Mark Freeman is cooking far an outing party this week. The old man is one of the best cooks in the business, and when he is able to work, is always in demand. Mrs. Lizzie Montgomery, who for the past few weeks has been confined in Stormont hospital, has fully recovered, and will depart Saturday for her home in New Mexico. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Duvall and R. V. Ridley are representing the First African Baptist church in the Central Baptist association which convenes this week at Lawrence. Dr. O. A. Taylor has returned from a vacation trip in Colorado. Mrs. Taylor is still there. The doctor was much benefitted by his rest and reports conditions fair in the West- Mrs. Charles Phelps of St. Joseph, Mo. was the guest of Mrs. N. Chiles and Mrs. J. M. Wright during the past week, en route to her home from Lawrence. She left Monday for St. Joseph. There will be a drama put on at St John's A. M. E. church Thursday evening, August 25, entitled "A Family Affair." It is played by a good company, and will be worth seeing. Mr. James Richardson, our popular citizen, who has been absent for a few years in Kansas City, Mo., has returned, and resumed his former position with the Robinson-Marshall Clothing company. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith announce the engagement of their daughter, Frankie Bertha, to David Henry Beard. The marriage will take place August 25. Invitations will be limited to intimate friends and relatives Mr. Charles Whitney entertained a few friends at his home on Clay street Monday evening. Those present were Dr. Briscoe, Mrs. Fields of Carrollton, Mo., Mrs. Buckner and daughter, Corinne, and the Misses McNeal. --- Mrs. Bettie Pennington has returned from a six weeks visit with friends and relatives in Clarksville and Nashville, Tenn and Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Pennington also made a visit to St Louis and spent a few days at the World's fair. Prof. Geo. Dardis, organist of the Catholic church in Atchison, responded to a special invitation to play Sunday at Father Hayden's church in this city. Prof. Dardjs is one of the finest musicians in the West. James B. Williams left Sunday for Chicago, where he has secured a position in the dining car service. Mr. Williams is one of the nicest young men Topeka ever produced, and THE PLAINDEALER wishes him unbounded success. Frank Moss, who for the past few months has been working in New Mexico, arrived Monday, and will visit a few days with his parents and friends before departing for the St. Louis fair. Frank is looking well, and reports himself as being all right Judge W. I. Jamison and wife left for an extended trip to Boston and New York on Tuesday. They will be absent for several weeks. Judge Jamison as county has made a splendid record and THE PLAINDEALER wishes him much pleasure during his vacation. Next door to Rowley @ Snow. William Hall and Thomas McCampbell arrived here one day this week, the former to visit friends and the latter to see his wife who has been ill. Mr. McCampbell is conducting a drug store in Kansas City and has a business of which any one may be proud. Our old friend Hall is still in the dining car service and of course always has his usual roll of "long green." The Jita Epislon Delta club met with Miss Georgia Watkine, 425 Polk street Wednesday evening. The time was spent in playing flinch and other games, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Miss Effie Burge, 1230 Buchahan street. Charles Weddington, who has been "trounping" with Sells and Downs' circus, arrived here Tuesday night. He is looking well, and says that Theo Pace also closed with the show but stopped off in Kansas City a few days. Mr. Earl Williams of Crosby Bros. famous dry goods company is enjoying a visit from his mother-in-law, Mrs. Crosby, of Louisiana. She is the sister of Messrs. E. H. and W. T. Crosby. They are from the best blood of that state, and own nearly all of one county. Rev. A. D. Bright of Fort Scott was in the city Wednesday and Thursday conferring with the boys. Rev. Bright is quite a campaign speaker, and it is hinted, that he will be sent out to stump the state for Roosevelt and Hoch. He is all right and we believe he could accomplish much good. Prof. George W. Jackson and his famous Twenty third Regiment band will leave Sunday for Leavenworth, where they will play at a concert at the great Civil Rights Convention in Leavenworth. This will be the greatest gathering ever held in the West by colored people and as many as possible should attend. St. John's A. M. M. E. church rally Aug. 1 St. John's A. M. M. E. church rally last Sunday was a success. Rev. J. F. Cook Taylor, the pastor in charge, deserves much credit for the way he is conducting the affairs of the church. The congregation showed its approval by raising $732.55 to be applied on the bonded indebtedness of the church. Rev. Taylor always applies the money to whatever purpose it is raised for. He is certainly a business pastor as well as a spiritual one. The board of trustees directs us to make the following statement of moneys raised in our recent rally: Allen's Invincibles, J. F. C. Taylor, captain, $100. in, re- lation to mayden's cardjs is in the day for and a po- se. Mr. t young and, and him un- past few tn New and will ents and the St. Oriental Crusaders, Chas. Harris, captain, $35.50. Bishop Shaffer, Mrs. P. Atkinson, captain, $55. Allen's Volunteers, Mrs. G. Carson, captain, $34. H. B. Parks, Mrs. E. Ridley, capta- tain, $70.05. State House, W. M. Johnson, capta- tain, $20. Roosevelt and Curtis, Mrs. J. Brown, captain, $78. Sewing Circle, Mrs. A. Williams, captain, $50. Willing Workers, Mrs. M. Slaugh- ter, captain, $152.50. Rock Island, Mrs. E. Marion capta- tain, 130.80. Endless Chain, John L. Harrison, captain, $6.90. Total raised, $732.55. Disbursed as follows: Interest to date on mortgage, $250; paid on principal, $450; paid on current expenses, $32.55. Total paid out, $732.55. We tender our sincere thanks to all the generous hearted friends who so kindly assisted us in the rally. May God abundantly bless you for so doing. Great Civil Rights CONVENTION! Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. And a Grand Outing Sunday, Aug. 14. The Question of the Hour Discussed by the Leading Colored Men and Women of the Race. Everybody will be there. Excursion 2 SPLENDID BANDS 2 The Sisters of th KORMAN'S PARK, Leavenworth, Ks. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seven DAY SCHOOL FOR NE Tuition Fee in MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SQ Organize Applicants for admission to this well-known and possess the proper qualifications. Matricula 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. Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Maturation fee $10 no strictly in advance. For catalogue or further information address The tributary of the University, or the Secretary of Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D, 901 R St. N. W.; L. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, of 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, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ, 420 Fifth St. N. W. 7—Daily Trains Between St L. Leave Kansas City at 6 and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. ASK for your ticket via th if you miss connection for have long to wait for another F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka, --- Kansas. World's Fair Se On No. 10 Whi East of Kansas On No. 2 Whi East of Kansas On No. 6 Whi East of Kansas On No.116 Whi East of Kansas Low Rates to Fifteen-Day Tickets cost $ cost $12.70. Tickets limi Very Cheap E Tickets good for 7 days, but I For descriptive literature, tickets, etc., apply to will furnish music at beautiful The young people of St. John's A. M. E. church will render that popular drama, "A Family Affair." It is a pleasing, well written play, and the people who have it in hand will give a first class rendition of it in every particular. See it and get a lesson on managing "Family Affairs." H. J. Lloyd of Cananea, Mexico arrived here Wednesday and spent a few hours on business and pleasure. He was born in Canada, and this is the first time he has ever been in the United States. His father owns a ranch containing 1200 acres of the best land in that country. His short visit proved very profitable to him, and today he departed for the West to "look up" a friend. We met our old friend, Mr. C. L. De Randamie at his residence 319 East Mansur street, Guthrie Okla. He is living with his nephew and is still unable to use either leg, and is impaired in both seeing and hearing. He is in need of an invalid chair so that he can be wheeled around the street. Those of his friends and acquaintances who wish to help the old gentleman in his pitable condition, will please call on the manager of THE PLAINDEALER, and we will talk the matter over and arrange to buy it for him.—Nick Chiles. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter was the hostess Thursday evening of a few friends complimentary to Mrs. Chase. Allen of Montreal, Quebec. Music and conversation were the principal features of the evening. Retreshments were served at a late hour, after which all departed, declaring Madame Slaughter an ideal hostess. DEATHS AND EUNERALS Reported by Stonestreet & Hamilton. Underfakers and Embalmers. Miss Lillian B. Holbert, after an illness of five months with consumption, succumbed Wednesday night at 11 o'clock. She was born July 4, 1877, in Nashville, Tenn., and reared and educated in Kansas. She was a general favorite with all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss a mother, a sister and three brothers. Funeral was held at 10:30 this morning at the residence, 305 Taylor street. Mrs. Matilda Newman died Sunday at her home, 135 Van Buren street, aged seventy-five years. She was one of the pioneers of Shawnee county, and leaves a host of friends to mourn the demise of a good friend and true christian. Funeral services were held at St. Mark's A. M. E. church in North Topeka, conducted by Rev. Williams. Interment in Rochester cemetery. Mr. Isaac Jamison, aged sixty one years, died Monday at his home on Spruce street. He leaves a wife and two grown daughters, Miss Mary Jamison and Mrs. W. J. Sharp to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Mr. Jamison was one of our most highly respected citizens, and his many friends will be paired to learn of his death. He was a member of Euclid lodge, No. 2, A. F. and A. M., which organization accompanied his remains to its final resting place. Funeral services were conducted from his late residence, the Rev. B. C. Duke officiating. Interment in Topeka cemetery. Excursion! The Sisters of the MYSTERIOUS TEN of Kansas City, Will run an excursion to the Convention. Sylvia Robinson. Minnie Brooks. Committee of Arrangements. S. T. JONES, MANAGER. TION Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. NEW SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. ON FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $30. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904. LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. For admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10 00 strictly in advance. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 28, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Seo University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, visit HADD, M. D, 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ, 420 Fifth St. N. W. THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. Daily Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Live Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. 10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. for your ticket via this line from Kansas City; miss connection for one of them you will not long to wait for another. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., a, --- Kansas. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, --- Mo. 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. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka, - - - Kansas. C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, - - - Mo. Through Pullmans to St. Louis Every Day No. 10 Which leaves here at 8:10 a.m.—East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Alton-Burlington Route. No. 2 Which leaves here at 2:50 p.m.—East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Alton-Burlington Route. No. 6 Which leaves here at 4:00 p.m.—East of Kansas City sleeper runs over the Wanash Railroad. No.116 Which leaves here at 8:00 p.m.—East of Kansas City sleeper runs over Missouri Pacific Ry. Low Rates to World's Fair. 1-Day Tickets cost $11.40. Sixty-Day Tickets $12.70. Tickets limited to Dec. 15 cost $15.20. Very Cheap Excursion Rates. is good for 7 days, but honored only in coaches, $7.60 descriptive literature, sleeping-car space, railroad etc., apply to 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. On No. 6 Which leaves here at 4:30 p. m.— East of Kansas City sleeper runs over the Wabash Railroad. On No.116 Which leaves here at 8:00 p. m.— East of Kansas City s'eeper runs over Missouri Pacific Ry. Low Rates to World's Fair. Fifteen-Day Tickets cost $11.40. Sixty-Day Tickets cost $12.70. Tickets limited to Dec. 15 cost $15.20. Tickets good for 7 days,but honored only in coaches,$7.60 For descriptive literature, sleeping-car space, railroad tickets, etc., apply to T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY REV. JOHN GORDON, D. PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Gives opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and In-tractors. Missouri Pacific Route KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT hROSS, Editor and Manager. Orrne 909 N. Siva Steer. REE eT wth | CARverimre a NEEL a4 the colored business men, theit beautiful homes, schools, lodges, churches and clubs of the two Kansas Cities now bemg com- piled by the Kansas City Direc- tory Co., increases with each week's progress in the work. Besides the 1500 books con- tracted for by the colored busi- ness men, calls have come in this week, not only from Kansas City, but also from all parts of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Ne- braska and Colorado. The col- ored people of the West and the Southwest see in this book the crystalization of the best there is among the most progressive set of business Negroes in the entire West. The book is a gem in it- self, an educator for the boys and girls, an inspiration for the young men and women, and a supreme success of the new cy!- inder press, the best book paper, and the new type in the hands of the colored printers of THE Toreka PLainpeaLer. The de- mand is growing so fast for this valuable book as to force up the price this week from 15¢ to 25c¢ per copy. The number printed will be limited, and the book will be ready forthe mail Sept. h So many of our people, old and young, have never been out of the county in which they live since they came with the exodus in 1879, and hence they have not kept pace with the growth of the Negro race along these lines. The information about these in- stitutions, the cuts and illustra- tions of the ministers, merchants. aad their magnificent mansions in this Directory will open the eyes and surprise favorably many of the people of these western lands. Every colored home in the West should have one on the center table of the parlor to show with pride and honor what the foremost Negroes of the metrop-} olis of the West are doing and| have already accomplished, Tc show how eager the people! are to purchase this book we re- ceived one order this week for, one hundred copies. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, 4 Chas Bowman and Miss Etta’ Buford were married very quiet-, ly at the parsonage of the A. M. E, church by Rev. Ward, Tues- day of last week. | Prof. Sim, the violinist, gave a very successful musicale at St. John’s A. M. E. church Aug. 1. The following persons partici- pated: Mrs. Perry, piano solo; Ida Scott,vocal solo; Fad Mitch- ell of Springfield, Mo., bass solo; Mabel Vaughn, piano solo; high- class selections, St. John’s choir, under direction of Mrs. Lizzie R. Scruggs. Prof, Sims charmed the audience by his excellent and masterly execution on the violin. ! A large crowd was present and the entertainment wasa financial success. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, Dr. Mitchell, Mrs. Wilson, Corvine Patterson, Prof. Britt and Chas. Slaughter have returned from Evansville and the World's fair and are enthusiastic over their profitable trip. The following deaths have oc- curred recently: Mrs. Julia Goth- ard, 48, heart disease, Aug. 6; Then. VYoune ama Axnaenet f: ek Mae, een cee ee The Ladies’ club of the First | Baptist church will give an en- jtertainment Thursday evening this week at the residence o} Iars, Frances Burdett. Mrs. Anna Wheadon of Sth and Oakland, made us a pleasant call at our office this week. Mrs. L. R. Scruggs of Water street, has purchased through W. S. Harris & Co., a beautiful six room brick house, on LaFay- ette street, and will move into it about September 1. Sunday afternoon was a gala day among the colored Masons in Kansas City. The new ten thousand three story brick Ma- sonic hall was dedicated for lodge Purposes. Shortly after three o'clock the visiting and local lodges met at the old hall and formed in line of march. Head- ed by the colored policemen and the beautiful uniformed Inde- pendent Band, the procession moved slowly along the broad pavement of 15th Ave to. Wood- land, thence up Woodland to the Masonic Hall at the corner of Eighteenth, where a large con- course of their wives, sisters and en awaited them. Emanuel Commandery No 25 and Far West Commandery followed the Band making many beautiful evolutions and difficult move- ‘Ments as they paraded down the Avenue; then came the line of about three hundred Master Masons. Praises were heard on all sides by persons standing on top of the hill at Eighteenth and Woodlawn, and watching the head of the procession as it swung into Woodland Ave and| grandually moved up the hill. With banners flying, plumes fluttering, swords and helmets glistening in the sunlight, the band pouring forth its inspir- ing marches, and every Mason stepping with an air of pride and dignity for the occasion, a pic- ture beautiful to behold, was made that will not soon be temoved from from the mind of the onlooker. The Masonic Hallis a credit toany set of Masons, white or black. It shows that what these progressive Negroes have done other progressive Negroes can do. The first floor is occupied by business enterprises, the sec- ond floor by the colored doctors’ offices, and the offices of the new colored Real Estate firm of John Rone and Dr Unthank. The third floor is divided into the Director's Room and two large magnificently furnished and brilliantly lighted lodge rooms. So rich was the scene that ye humble scribe had to look around again to see if he really among Negroes. Too much cannot be said in praise of the lodge rooms. The colored Masons of Kan- sas City have certainly acquitted themselves nobly, and taken the step that all other lodges might with great success emulate and follow. This largehall will fully accomodate the fourteen lodges of Masons, the seven Ladies’ Chapters, and five ladies Ladies’ Courts of Order. More informa- tion concerning these worthy organizations can be found in the colored Directory. Fyary | She knew that she ought to sub- [scribe and pay for this paper, jbat she didn’t know that she | was the particular Miss Sponges |that we were after. Now, you |would have known that muchl | wouldn't you, dear reader? You are not a sponger, are you? |Are you a sponger? Then you jought to subscribe and pay for Tue PLAINDEALER. Its mean and low, and stingy and niggard- ly to be a sponger. Send right laway and pay for this paper for yourself, then stand on your own dignity and pride, and say, “I take Tue Piatwpeacer.”” Do it now. The Twenty-third Kansas Re- union will be held at Stewarts Park, Kansas City, Kansas, September 4th and sth. The Twenty-third Regiment Band of Topeka will behere, and with them officers of the famous Twen- ty-third from all over the state will participate in the parade Monday, Sept. sth at roam. Lieut. Nat Singletary of Kansas City, Kans. has the matter in charge and that means that a great, glorious and grand time will be had by the crowds that will attend. OLATHE NOTES. Miss L. Crump visited it Lawrence Saturday and Sunday of last week. W. R* Rollins attended the |dedication services ot the Mason lic Temple at Kansas City las Sana | Miss Veatrice Martin who ha: 'been visiting her aunt left Fri day for Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Young o Chicage is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Young. Miss Rebecca Nason has re- turned home after a two weeks’ visit in Burlingame. Alfred Rogers of Kansas City visited his father Sunday. L. E. Williams is on the sick list. Quite a number attended the Sunday School picnic Thursday and the basket meeting Sunday. W. Adams of Argentine is in the city. Misses Cdell, Sella and Essie Locke and May Jones visited the Misses Groves at Edwardsville last week. Misses Vassie Capps and Min- nie Beecher returned home last Tuesday. Mrs. Montgomery of Inde- pendence was called to the sick bed of her aunt, Mrs. Adams. Mrs. Jessie Briant and Ira Hegwood of Kansas City visited Mrs. Pratt and family. Mrs. Ferby entertained at din- ner Sunday complimentary to Misses Capps and Beecher. WICHITA. Mrs. Thos. Cox left Saturday for a visit in Kaneas City. An entertainment was given at the New Hope Baptist Church Thursday evening. | Geo. Payne and wife of New- ton visited Mrs. S. W. Jones last. week. | Mrs. Chas. Anderson has re- turned from St Louis. | Mrs. J. W. Anderson and daughter have returned to their home in Newton. | Mrs, Mae Simmons-Tidwell died Wednesday at the hospital. The funeral services were held Thursday at the Second Baptist Church. She leaves a husband, parents and other relatives to mourn her loss. | Henry Braden left Saturday for Enid, Okla. Quite a number went on an excursion trip to Newton Sunday to attend the rally held by Rev. Washington. Thos. Glover teft Wednesday to visit in St Louis. Mrs. Fred Martin and children have returned from Meade Co. The Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias held a grand celebra- Win. Waters, 504 Kansas AVE, Clothes Cleaned Presa Otp PHoxe 357. ATCHISON, - ‘KANSAS, tion here on the 4th with a_pic- nic at Riverside park. Speech- es, music and many other amus- ments were provided for the large crowd present. In the evening a concert and entertainment was given at G. A. R. Hall. Porter Perry has returned from an extended trip at which time he visited Independence and Kansas City. Mo., Nashville, Tenn. and Quincy, Ill. The T. O. S.C. club enter- tained last week complimentary to Miss Nora Hyder who left for Meridian, Okla. DEATH'S CLAIM. Mae Holmes-Clayton at Rest. Mrs. Mae Louise Holmes-Clay. ton is dead. The wife of W. D. Clayton o! Parsons, Kansas, the daughte: of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Holmes of Clay Center, Kas., is reckcned with the living no more. Just from the realm of gitl- hood days and yet wearing the mantle of the young—just over the boundary line of the more expanded field of womanhood— she met the reaper whose name is Death and beneath his scythe surrendered all of life. At four o'clock Wednesday morning, August 3, she was claimed by that dreaded disease, consumption. One of the fairest daughters of Kansas; one of the sweetest singers of the land, and, as we knew her, one of the worthy young women of the race, has been borne by the resistless tide into the great beyond from whose limitless expanse no soul has ever returned. If life is what we make it, she builded Well, for the life of Mae Clayton was simple, good, patient and of sweet endurance and to these commendable traits of character may be added the priceless jewel of womanly purity. | The shadows that come and go and serve in the wake of mo- ments of peace to constitute the ever shifting scenes of life were never dark enough to shut out. the sunlight of her nature. When the dreadful malady that took her from us grew mer- ciless in its raging spells she en- dured with Christian fortitude and smiled and gave us hope when all other causes for hope had been lost in the monrntal sea of despair. She has gone from usto retorn| no more. With sweet but sad reverence we submit all to Him who knoweth best and doeth all things well. ‘We shall meet beyond the river where the surges cease to roll.’’ —S.0.C, ATCHISON, KANSAS, 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 Fri- day 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 af- ternoons of each month at 3 o'clock at Taborian hall. Dt. Effie Dysart, Q. M. Entervator Tabernacle No. 37 meets the second and fourth Fri- days of each month at 2.o'clock at True Eleven hall. Dt. M. Robinson, H. P, Dt. S. Hall, C. R. Moses Dickson Palatium No. 3 meets every Monday night at Taborian hall. _ Sir L. P. Woodson, P. P. Sir Job4 Davis, R. P. KANSAS STATE FAIR, TOPEKA, September 12-17. \ . Zh Crt z sea iss ON 5 LE Ironia F V Sw) BE TT fate AR AMM RE pS SNe RU Ba we YASS ! ay WAN | | ae Sie = Ses , SF van onron csv XD Kansas Derby, one mile, - $500.00, $25.00 Silver Trophy Cup if the winner beat the Kansas Derby record, 1:45. The Derby will be run Tuesday September 13th. One half mile dash, $150. One mile dash, $150. 7-8 mile dash, - $100. i$ miledash - $150. 3-8 mile dash, - $75. 3-4 mile dash - $100. Half mile consolation, $100. 7-8 mile consolation, $100. Cc. H. SAMSON, Secretary. The Famous Dan Patch will be here. | Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute | “THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE” Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY UNDE- NOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A schoul of Christain Culture. et” RRR ee Bry s Mes a BEE le oS iS: : Ba ee | 2 gas a gh oe ES EES baie ste fa Se [pa b wh’ BE Sige | Soa se t & 3a a ns Be , : “7 |. gee Se ee all nce ae) ys Wr eS | 4 ar 7 7 Ee da \Pigee age : Se en Bere eS sae es es apie eee ead tha noes Sez epee Ss va DEPARTMENTS—Normal, Nornal Preparatury, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Music Elocution. TRADES TAUGHT—Carpentry. Painting, Printing, Book- Binding, ‘Tailoring, Sew'ng, Dress mahing, Laundrying, Rasketry, Domestic Science, Agricultural in its varied phases. 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