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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. THE MASONS AT WICHITA Historical Society State House TH VOLUME VI. The Loyal Citizen THE MASONS The "Peerless Princess" Dawns Her Best and Entertains as Never Before. For Four Days the "Square" Men Enjoyed the Hospitality of Some of the Best People on Earth. REAT was the session of the Masonic Grand Bodies which convened in Wichita last week, as was also the manner in which they were entertained. The Royal Arch Chapter convened Monday in their twenty-fifth annual session in the lodge rooms of Arkansas Valley Lodge No. 21. All of the officers being present, G. H. P., A. P. Smith proceeded to read his annual report which showed a great increase in membership throughout the jurisdiction and that several new Chapters had been added. The reports from all the Grand Officers was very encouraging and the out look for Chapter Masonry during the ensuing year is brighter than ever before. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: A. P. Smith, G. H. P., Topeka. E. G. Lett, D. G. A. P., Atchison. John Chinneth, G. K., Wichita. James Beck, G. S., Lawrence. F. Stone street, G. S., Topeka. J. H. Childers, Sec., Topeka. Everything done by the Chapter was harmious throughout, and but few new laws were enacted. The Grand Commandery convened in its eleventh annual session Tuesday morning, Aug. 23. Sir James Mason, G. E. C., presiding. The officers all being present they proceeded at once the business. The annual address of the Grand Eminent showed that he had done much to strengthen the order. He made a few recommendations if carried at will do much good. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; James Beck, G. E. C., Lawrence. E. G. Lett, D G. E. C., Atchison. John T. Chinneth, Gen'smo, Wichita. J. T. Lke, Capt. General, Leavenworth. R. J. Smith, Treasurer, Leavenworth. Several were Knighted at this session. That harmony prevailed goes without saying, and ever, Knight present was glad to be present. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. met in Garfield Hall with Arkansas Valley Lodge No. 21, in their twenty-ninth communication Wednesday morning with Prof. Sol. G. Watkins, G. M., presiding. All of the elective and Grand officers were present. The usual committees were appointed and immediately settled down to business and Thursday at noon, the bulk of the business was over. The session was harmonious from start to finish, a few laws were enacted, which will prove a great benefit to the craft. The W. and O. assessment was increased from ten to fifteen cents per month, and another law was enacted providing that no Grand officer can remain in office over two years, and THE TOPIKA PLAINDEALER was given the printing. All this goes to show that our fraternal institution is being aroused to a sense of duty. There were twenty deaths in the order in the past year. H. I. Monroe, Custodian of W. and O. Fund made his annual report which was complete in every detail. Mr. Mouroe is as good as can be found anywhere, and looks well to the building up of that fund. From the reports of all of the committees, the Grand Lodge is growing rapidly. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; S. G. Watkins, G. M., Topeka; A. F. Green, D. G. M., Chetopa; J. T. Like, G. S. W; Leavenworth; J. T. Chinneth, G. Jr. W., Wichits; I. F. Bradley, G. Treas; J. H. Childers, G. Sec.; Topeka; H. I. Monroe re appointed Custodian of the W. and O Fund. After the initiation of the officers, the Grand Lodge closed. The royal reception given by the We are compelled to say that the colored people of Wichita are a beacon light for the race in this state. Everybody irrespective of to what lodge you belonged, vied with each other to make the happy. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas and juri-diction and the members of Taus Lodge, K. of P., gave a smoker for the visitors at their hall Thursday evening and the two hundred guests present were made to feel at home and that the Masons and P.thians were all one body. Speeches were made by several influential race men from over the state, and same good and wholesome advice was given. After two hours enjoyment, a vote of thanks was passed expressing good wishes for the colored people of the "Peerless Princess" for the royal manner in which they had been entertained. WICHITA NOILS. Wednesday evening Mr. Will Wright ably assisted by local talent put on a comedy drama at Garfield hall. A large crowd greeted them and it was the universal opinion of all that the play was first class in every respect, each member of the company doing full justice to their part. The colored people are improving fast in that city; more of them are looking to business, and we notice but very few tough Negroes—they are being driven out by the authorities or the churches are reforming them. Another good thing that is noticable, more young people marry in that city than any we have visited in the West and they look happy, and prosperous. We like to see our young people marry and settle down, it makes better society and binds them closer together. Jas. Olden, one of the most progressive Negroes in the West, is president of the Knights and Ladies of Protection council recently organized in that city. It is a fraternal insurance order conducted by colored people, and we heartily commend it to the Negroes of Wichita. Mr. Olden has recently opened a nice little drug store and has for his pharmacist, Mrs. Johnson, formerly of Topeka. They are doing nicely and Topekans who called on them at 615 N. Main, received a hearty welcome. Among our new acquaintances in Wichita are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fine. They are among the most pleasant young people in that city, and left no stone unturned to make things pleasant for those about them. Mr. Fine is an old partner of the foreman of this paper whom he had not seen in six years, and from the time they met till they parted, it was one continual round of pleasure, and there was nothing in town too good for Mr. Fine's friend. Tom is one of the best old boys that ever breathed the breath of life, and should he ever visit Topeka, we will do all in our power to make his stay one of pleasure. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 1904. to press him down into ignorance? If the black be kept ignorant, will he not be an increasing nenace? Further, is he to be denied a humain being's right to rise if he can? Light breaks on the dark cloud when we note the questions tately propounded by Booker T. Washington to the white South, relating to what it intends to do. To 136 prominent citizens of the South, in sections widely apart, having no previous knowledge of the individual opinions of each other, Mr. Washington asked, for instance, "Has education made the Negro a more useful citizen?" The answers of 121 of these citizens of the South have been, "Yes." Only four of these answers were in the negative. Eleven brought no response. As indicating that the series of questions was not replied to in a perfunctory manner, the figures in the following interrogations are enough at variance to indicate their worth. "Has education made the Negro more economical and more inclined to acquire wealth? "Answer—Yes, 98; no 14; unan swered, 24. "Does it make him a more valuable workman, especially where skill and thought are required? "Answer—Yes, 132; no 2; unan swered, 2. "Has education improved the morais of the black race? "Answer—Yes, 97; no 2; unanswered, 19. "Is it, as a rule, the ignorant or the educated who commit crime? "Answer—Ignorant, II5; educated, 3; unanswered, 17. Does crime grow less as education increases among the colored people? Answer—Yes, 102; no, 19; unan swered, 15." When we read these answers, it is hard to be a pessimist. Facts are stubborn. When it is seen that 90 per cent of the Negroes in prison have no trade and 61 per cent are illiterate, the conundrum as to the policy of the South toward the Negro begins to become seemingly intelligible. Should Come to Topeka The Capital Sunday mentioned that the Topeka delegates will take 100 photographs of Topeka Negro business places and residences to the annual convention of the National Negro Business league, which meets in Indianapolis tomorrow for a three days' session. They will use these photographs as part of their campaign to get the next annual convention for Topeka. This will be the fifth annual convention of the National Negro Business league, an organization that sprang from the busy brain of Booker T, Washington, its object being to bring Negroes carrying on an independent business in touch with one another in a helpful way and to present to the world by means of these annual conventions, with their addresses and experience-reporting, some idea of the business progress that American Negroes are making. Washington is president of the league and will deliver an address, and the convention will be welcomed by the governor of Indiana, whose attitude towards lynching and lynchers called forth a complimentary letter last year from President Roosevelt. Previous conventions of the league have attracted a good deal of attention and comment on the business advancement Negroes are making in every part of the country, South as well as North. The members of this league are from among the decent, orderly, well behaved, thrifty Negroes of the land. The country hears so much of and from the opposite class of the race that it is due the better order of Negroes that they should have an attentive hearing in meeting together to report progress and give their views of the race problem as they look at it, which is the problem of getting along in life by their own exertions. There is nothing that would do so much to encourage the thrifty and respected class of Negroes in Topeka than to capture this national convention for next year. It would be an object lesson to the large number of others, the noisy, thoughtless and aimless class that need concrete examples set before them of members of their race who have succeeded in spite of all obstacles by attending strictly to their business. The delegates to the Indianapolis convention should have the co operation of Topeka's business men in their efforts to get the next convention for Topeka. COPPERHEADS TRYING TO RULE KANSAS! A Meeting is Held in Chanute to Separate the Schools in Kansas. The Two Races are Dwelling in Peace and the Southerners are Not Satisfied-The Stannah Republicans Will Not Swallow the Bait. Below we publish an account of a meeting of so called representatives of schools of the various cities in Kansas. A resolution was passed asking the Legislature to separate white and colored children in the public schools. We know no reason for this foolish action, save and except to please the whims and complaints of a few Southern sore headed rebels who have migrated to this state and are now sowing this hellish seed of race prejudice. We want the schools to remain as they are. The two races are living in peace and harmony in the good old John Brown state and let them so remain. The most important feature about the "soldiers" mentioned above, is the fact that they, only a company, confronted a mob of 1500 men without a round of ammunition, and when the cry went up by a member of the mob that the "soldiers" had empty guns, the mob fell upon them at once and overpowered them. The mob cannot be blamed for taking advantage of such a weak point. That belongs within the course of events; it is just the same as if one army tried to gain the flank of another. The queerness, however, is this; why did those soldiers appear before an infuriated mob with empty guns? It is almost an axiom, too simple to be misinterpreted. too true to be denied. These men could not stand up and throw volleys into their fathers, brothers, uncles, cousins, etc., who were doubtless in their immediate front, and as this condition arises from natural causes, it must be accepted as a matter of course in the South. The Indiana State militia proved equivalent to the real soldier, "a regular army man," who will shoot anybody that rises up against the law if he is sent to defend it. The militiamen in some of the states can initiate the regular soldier in a great measure, probably surpass him in pomp and splendor, but when it comes to the firing line, that is something else. When the regular soldiers are ordered out to defend anything, their leaders will see that they all have ball cartridges, and plenty of them, too. With the real soldier it is a matter of duty to fire upon an opposing force, not a matter of conflict or disposition. When the "formation" is taken up by regulars there are but two things to be done by the people in their front, that is to either disperse or face the inevitable shower of volleys. The difference between these two types of soldiers lies in their military training. One receives a mere synopsis, the other a thorough and rigid course, theoretically and practically, ot the same time subjected to discipline. According to the faint resistance offered the mob by the company of militia in question, the mob may thank Providence that it was a company of Georgia militia, instead of regulars, for while regulars still have hearts in them, full of sympathy, they have no respect of persons when the commander says "fire," and these are the only kind of men that can be relied upon to do their whole duty, for a failure to do so upon the part of regulars through connivance would place them in jeopardy, either on account of wantonness or "neglect of duty." But, thank Heaven, the soldier has a certain duty to perform and his government provides the means to do it with, teaches him how to do it and gives him to understand that he must do it when ordered, without reservation or evasion. 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 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 year's subscription. PURELY EDUCATOINAL From the New York Evening sun. Dr. Ely Van de Warker, commissioner of education at Syracuse, in Harper's Weekly, asks, "Is the education of women with men a failure?" and answers it in the affirmative. He attributes the breakdown of the system, which originated at Oberlin in 1833, and was greatly extended forty years later, to the fact that women had been made to believe by the equal suffragists that if they got the same education as men they could do man's work in the way that man does it. The sex problem was actually ignored as non-existent. In other words, woman was first unsexed and then treated coeducationally. Professor Jordan of Leland Stanford, himself a coeducationalist, is called as a witness to show that women at the mixed establishments do not and cannot take the same view as men. He said on one occasion: "Women take up higher education because they enjoy it: men because their careers depend upon it. Only men, broadly speaking, are capable of objective studies. Only men can learn to face fact without flinching, unswayed by feeling or preference. The reality with woman is the way the fact affects her. Original investigation, creative art, the resolute facing of the world as it is, belong to man's world, not at all to that of the average woman. That women in college do as good work as men is beyond question. In the university they do not, for this difference exists, the rare exception only proving the rule, that women excel in technique, men in actual achievement. If instruction through investigation is the real work of the university, then in the real university the work of the most gifted woman may be only by play." Dr. Van de Warker points out that the social side of life in the college of both sexes cannot be considered apart from the educational value of the system. He denies that there is any truth in the boast that the presence of "cultured" young women has upon young men under such circumstances. He denies that they are "cultured." Their characters are not formed, and they have not reached the stage of influence. "Woman's sympathies," he says, "are with the man every time. A few men students are suspended for a social dereliction that leads to the open revolt of the whole class. They are joined by the women, who are more active than the other sex in opposition to the faculty. The freshmen young women attempt to break up a sophomore supper by capturing the president and hazing her about town in public hack until late at night. Female sophomores scale dangerous fire escapes to remove a freshman flag. In one instance nearly 100 young women, regardless of their reputations, attended questionable resorts to dance and bowl with the men, and this was a nightly occurrence. Social clubs and other means of entertainment kept the young out three or four nights a week, rarely returning home until after midnight. The remonstrances of the professors against the bad class work and recitations due to late hours were without effect." In his opinion the worst danger of all is that of student lovemaking and marriage. Some colleges directly promote and instigate marriage. In one western college a day is set apart in commencement week for the announcement of student engagements, as if it were a part of the curriculum. The only concession to parental rights lies in the refusal of the heads of certain institutions to give their sanction to such engagements unless a preliminary willingness has been shown on the part of the natural guardian. "Is it worth while?" asks Dr. Van De Warker, "to try and beat into the heads of these men that they are bringing coeducation into disrepute and their colleges into ridicule? Their function is to educate and not to establish matrimonial agencies. By so doing they are helping to wreck professional careers; they are helping to fill the divorce courts with the pitiful tales of broken hearts and sinful lives, and to fit the matrimonial yoke upon necks that in NUMBER 35. to the Contrary! UNCATOINAL Dr. Ely Van De Warker Presents an Interesting Article on the "Education of Men With Women". It from the Pen of one in Position to Know and it is Worth Studying. after life will hold in bonds that it is a mockery to call holy; tired and helpless women and hopeless and irritable men." Dr. Van de Warker protests that it must not be imagined that he is opposed to the higher education of women. He has simply tried to show that women are better and more broadly educated when not co-educated. WANTS BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S AID! Labor Unions are Crying for the Black Man. Booker T. Washington, the noted colored teacher, has been appealed to by the leaders of the stock yards strike to come to Chicago and address a mass meeting of colored people on questions growing out of the strike. The following telegram was sent Mr. Washington Wednesday by John J. Fitzpatrick and William Rosell: "Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee College, Tuskegee, Ala.: Organized labor of Chicago, representing 250,000 men and women, of all races, respectfully request you to address a mass meeting of colored people in this city on the subject, 'Sbould Negroes Become Strike Breakers?' "O organized labor has endeavored for years to overcome race hatred, and the fact that hundreds of Negroes are acting as strike breakers to aid the beef trust to reduce wages, is undoing all the good work done in years along that line. Letter will follow." Fitzpatrick declared last night that the importation of Negroes from the South by the packers was fast bringing about a condition that may result in a race war in Chicago. Already, he said, the feeling against colored men was so strong on the South side that a number of Negroes who were not connected in any way with the strike have been dragged from street cars and assaulted. "The labor movement has done more than any other influence to eliminate race prejudice," said Fitzpatrick. Colored men have been admitted to our unions on an equality with white men; in fact, should a union refuse Negroes admission, it could not hold a charter from the American Federation of Labor. This strike is doing much to stir up race hatred, and we want to learn from Mr. Washington, who advocates equal opportunities for men of his race, if he approves of their conduct in this dispute." "Hello Central, give me Booker T. Washington!" Mr. Washington, 'hello' 'what's wanted?' "Mr. Washington, this is the Labor Union Headquarters at Chicago. Well, you know about the packing house strike, we are about to lose and would like for you to come to Chicago and make us a speech." "What effect would have Mr. Union?" "You see Mr. Washington, the packers are filling these places with colored people and if you could assist us in stopping them from accepting the places of the strikers, we could win." "Well, Mr. Union, I am glad that you are considering the colored man as a brother. You will hear from me later." We are coming Father Time ten million trong. Just think, they are calling on the colored people to assist them. Ten years ago no one ever dreamed of a labor union calling on a colored man to assist them; keep up the lick colored brother, and you will be in all of the unions. Not until they recognize all men will labor unions ever win. FRIDAY, SEPT. 2, 1904. 70 EXTREME Not satisfied with having burned three human beings at the stake using more brutality in doing so than ever did the wildest savage, the Georgia barbarism went a step further and gathering up the charred remains of the Negroes expressed them to President Rocsevelt labeled, "You will never eat with these niggers." If such an insult to the Chief magistrate is not sufficient to warrant the United States officials in causing every man interested in it to be arrested and sent to penitentiary for life or be hanged, then ours is a different government to that of any other nation on earth. It's of slight concern to this government that a few niggers are burned at the stake, not for outraging white women, but for neighborhood rows, but it is quite a horse of another color when the President of the United States be so grossly insulted as was President Roosevelt by those Georgia barbarians and ruffians, and every drop of Northern blood should be spilt in forcing those brutes to a just punishment for the same. Will Northern men stand to be thus continuously insulted by men whom they have once before chastised for like insults? Is it not high time that such brutality come to an abrupt end? Is Sparta dead?—Seattle Republican. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Dr. Brown and Wm Burdette of Atchison were in the city last week to confer with the Knights of Tabor with regards to running an excursion to that city on the 22nd of September. Rev. Harpe of Mexico, Mo. preached at Frances St Church Sunday. Miss Lillia William of Lawrence Sundayed in the city. A. Morton is visiting the fair this week. Misses Pansy Phelps, Louise Bell, Edna Lee and Tina Phelps, leaves this week for school. Miss Pansy will take a course in music at Kansas University and the other will attend Lincoln Institute. The National Order of Good Samaritan held their annual session here last week. PARSCNS. KANS. Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Elliot of Muscogee, I. T. passed through the city last Sunday morning enroute home from the World's Fair. A large party of Indian Territory, Arkansas, Texas and Illinois accompanied them. Mrs. Darcus Hudson has returned from Junction City. Jasper Williams transacted business in Oswego Monday. Taborion Notes. ATCHISON Dt. Mallie Spencer and mother returned home Sunday from Leavenworth. Sir Jno. Casey has opened up a new and second hand store at 601 S 6th St. He handles choice tobacco and cigars, Dt Ella Nelson is on the sick list. God through His all wise prov- ```markdown ``` Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and -Hair Jewelry. Madame Lucas, the world's famous sopranoist will appear, in company with Prof. Chas. Lee, at the Auditorium, Sept. 5. Night Phone 179% New Night Bel Phones { New 179 Old 1302 Eureka Drug Store. CARL W. SHAFFER, Phar. A Complete line of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Cigars, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY: St. Joseph, Missouri. 922 Frederick Avenue. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. 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The deceased was a member of Crescent Tabernacle No 5 Estella Chapter and Amity Court. mal at Emporia. Mrs. Maud Sloss and children left Thursday for Wichita where she will spend the winter with her sister. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No.20. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to the Election of State Printer. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection. Section 4, of article 15, of the constitution to be amended so as to read as follows: "All public printing shall be done by the state printer who shall be elected by the people at the election held for state officers in November, 1906, and every two years thereafter, at the elections held for state officers, and shall hold his office for two years and until his successor shall be elected and qualified." MALLIE SPENCER ATCHISON, KANSAS. The Northeastern Baptist Association was organized at the Ebernezer Baptist Church Tuesday and held a four days very important session. Rev. Wm Smothers was elected Moderator and Rev. W. S. Magett, ViceMod.; Rev S. Jones, Cor. Sec.; Rev. J. King, Treas. The next annual session will be at Frankfort, Kans. Tuesday before the fourth Sunday in Aug. 1905. They appointed a committee of five to co-operate with the Executive Committee elected in Topeka July 4 to look after the welfare of the colored children in the state. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the Legislature in the year A. D. 1904, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot: "An amendment relating to the election of state printer." And shall be voted for or against, as provided by law under state statutes. W. E. Gray took in the Fair and says he had a fine time. Rev. Henry Morris' wife died Wednesday evening. She was a member of the Court, Tabernacle and Chapter. All participated in the funeral. Rev. A. C. Terril officiated. Mrs Morris had many sympathizers in her long period of illness. SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Passed the Senate February 12, 1903. Passed the House February 19, 1903. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original Senate concurrent resolution No. 20, now on file in my office. Miss Cinthia Johnson will leave Sunday for the State Nor- Lincoln Institute. THE STATE HOUSE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., President. DEPARTMENTS: College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial and Domestic. COURSES: Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, [SubNormal, Model Training School, Music (Instrumental and Vocal). Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES: Good Location, Free Tuition. New Dormitories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. A few deserving students are assisted in their efforts to earn their way. All applicants must present testimonials of good moral character. 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Bud System To Short Line 17.50 TO— Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Daily from June 1st to Sept. 30th Full return limit Oct. 31st, 1904 Invations and all other informa- FREE A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka. PHONE 384. 1ND, "FHOVE 996 2 (830 ter2a.m. cmce normsd 1 to 5 pm (Sundays 9 11am, DR. A. C. BRISCOE. DENTIST. oat East Sach Street Opposite Shawnee Grocery, - TOPEKA, RAS WM, E. JACKSON, M. D, Puysician anp Suraxoy OMice 404 Kantus Ave, L. ots IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS 71020. M. OFFICE uowrs| ie as mM Ind. Prone 209. U7 1010 P. 3. J. M, JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exammmg Physcaa cf tie Kathie and Lad es of Protects. sapectal Attention to desqescs 1a Koneit dad pry We eeseates. er and Rey dene, 35 Wana street. O. A. TAYLOR. M. D. Pinysietas axp Serevoa 226 Kansts Ave, Tid Phone 334 Calle unswered day and night, 5 _tztedam Office Hoare | fy gant 6 to Sp.m Che core Evel CHAS. I. WASHINGTON, Physician and Surgeon. Special atieciica 1 Diveaw sof Wore and Prasate Diseases. avats Mare stkens, NEWTOWN K N= ts Sreeeoeoooerovecosoosooors ; A, P. TONE WILSON, JR.. 3 3 ATTORNEY AT LAW. 3 3 -Prain Is Att Corns 3 3 Preece is edhe 3 3 ese a > 3 fwuse? sens 3 3 Heats i Topeka. Kaus 3 Opp nbahrsbirsebhsananaanar NEWS OF THE ‘WEEK. Mr. H. Fuel will spend Sunday in Lawrence Miss Cliffort Roach is visiting in Richland, Kans. Mra. Anna Noble spent Sunday in Paxico visiting friends. Rev. J. W. Patton is visiting bis mother, 1420 King street. J.M. Wright spent last Sunday in Kansas City visiting friends, See it. “A Family Affair.” St. Jobn A. M. E. church Sept. 8. Mesdames Toliver Byrd and Lu- cas were visitors in Perry last week. Miss Cole of Caldwell, Kans. is the guest of Miss Anna Washing- ton. Clarence Winston, of Lawrence, spenta few days in the city this week. Mrs. Rebecea Coleman left Tues- day for Hot Springs, Ark, to visit relatives. Miss Minnie Howell, of the To- peka Industrial Institute will leave tor St. Lous Thursday, Mrs. Bonner nee Saidee Posey of Kansaa City is visiting ber mother, Mrs. Pusey on Eigth etreet. Miss. M. B. Patterson has return- ed from Kansas City where she gpent afew weeks visiting friends, Mr. aud 3irs. Lee Anderson of Wichita are among the most prosper- ous colored people in that city. Mrs. H. Boweer and niece of Chi- cago, relatives of Mr. S, Mims, are the guests of Mrs. H.C. Wilson. Miss Nora Williams entertain. ed the Golden Rod Club ladies and their gentlemen friends Friday even- ing. Misses Sayde Phillips and Lucile Johnson passed through the city Monday enroute for their home iz Emporia. Rev> Braxton, Presiding Elder o! this district, preached his farewel sermon at St Johu A. M. E. Churct last Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Odell bas returned fron the country and at this time i dangerously ill at her home at 14o Western Ave. Mrs. Sherman Huff, of Chicago who has been visiting relatives an friends in this city returned to he home in Chicago this week. Mrs. Annie Berry and childret who have been visiting Rev. A. Berr all summer, will return Monday t their home in Kansas City, Mo. The Ladies Sewing Circle met o Wednesday afternoon with Mrs, Ma tie Brown on East Twelfth stree! -Aa excellent dinner was served. - — Sherman Huff passed through th city one day this week enroutet San Francisco where he will be i charge of the Knight Teu.plars. Prof. J. L. Harrison who bas beet visiting extensively in Californi returned this week asd is lookrn; well after his weeks of recreation, Mise G. Solomon entertained a fey friends at dinner Thursday in com pliment to Mies McClelland uf Nash villeand Mrs, T. Allea of Neleon,B.C Mrs, J. B. Jones entertained las Wednestay evening complimentary to Mrs. C.5.Smith of Kansas City and Miss Nellie Ellis of Emporia. Mrs. Win. Patton and Miss Lizzie Owens entertained ut the home o! the former Monday eveting compli: mentary to Mass Maude McClelland A tine time is reported. For Sauce —by J. R. Lytle, gog Kansas avenue, 3 iota hose, 401 Crane Sireet, $250; cash, 359, bal. wuce at $6 ermouth. Lotsen Kar- sus avenue, S100 for ten days. Mrs. Paulne Johnson, the popular pharmisist of Wichita, tormerly of Topeka, owns a Drugstore in Wich ita Kans andis doing nicely. She is neely located at 615 N Main St. Atthe C. M. E.chureh, Fourteenth and Van Buren, Sunday, the pastor, Rev. A. Berry, will preach morning and evening, Subject for morning “Prayer,” for evening, “Dry Bones.” Miss Ethel Ransom, daughter of Kev. J. HN. Ransom, returned last week from Junction City where she has been visiting with Miss Elsie, the daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Rubt. Maddon. Jacks n’s Twenty-third Regiment Band will leave Sunday at S ucloea via Rock Istand far Kansas City, where they wall spend two days at- tending the Twenty-third Kansas Re-union, James A. Bailey has accepted 2 position as cook on Mr. C, W. James’ private car, Mr. Bailey is a firs class cook, and one of Topeka’s best young men. He has our best wishe: for unbounded success. Miss Josie Hamilton, of Guthrie Okla., who has been visitong her sister Mre, Geo, Porter returned las Tuesday evening to her home afte: having epent several pleasant weekt with relatives and friends. The Misses James entertained a dinner Thursday at their beautiful residence nine miles north of the city in compliment to the following ladies Mra. Chas. Allen of Nelson, B. C, Misses Hester and Bessie Hawkin: and Eva Phillips. Misses Cora Bennett and Clarz Williams arrived Thursday fron Colorado, where they have been re cruiting. They are as nice as frest blown roses and Mouday will fin¢ them at their respective places work ing with more vim than ever. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helms ot St Mary's were in the city Wednesday and Thursday the guests of Mrs. M E. Dyer. They were here to ge medical treatwent for their littl sou George, who broke the smal bone in the lower part of his arm. Wm, Smith of Chattannooga, Tenn a brother of Preston Sm‘th, whom hi has not seen for twenty years, arrive in the city last Monday. Mr. Smitl wili visit with his brothe> and othe friends indefinitely and will possibl; locate in this section of the country Miss Helen Clarke of Kansa City, Mo. who hasbeen visiting rel L, A. Hardy of Ft. Riley, Kans., one of the leading colored men ot that section of she country, is now at Manasas, Va., superintending the cleaning of camps, Mr. Harding is proficient in that kind ¢f work and te government is always glad to pro cure the services.of one like him. Mrs. Dicie Mc@rntchen died Tuesday at lo:30 pm at her resi- dence 1519 Quiucy street. She was seventy-six years of age, and had resided in Topeka since the early days: Funeral services were held from the Firat Cumberland Presby- terian church yesterday afternoon. Anyone wanting paper hanging and painting done on a large scale and who desire to save money, will write or telephone W. M. Duason 703 N. Main St Wichits, Kans, This is a young colored man who is expable of doing good work, and all will do well to give him a trial. New ‘Phone 936, A telegram received by the parents cf Mrs, Mary E, Smith, ef Denver, formerly Miss Mary Caldwell, told them of ker death on the goth of August. Deceased leaves a husband and «ne child, besides a host of freuds to mourn her loss. She was highiy respected in this city, where she spenther girlhwod. She was a daughter Mr, Jef Caldwell of this: city ; Ditv—At her home, 1027 Kansas avenue, Mre, Resa McKee, an old and reepected citizen uf Topeka, She leaves twe children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of Bethany Chapter, Eastern Star, and of St. John’s A. M. I. church, where the funeral ger- vices were held. Interment in To- peha cemetery. Hon. Julius L. Mitchell, attorney and counselor of law, of Charleston. 3. C, has removed tu Newport, R. I, where he has established an office #f his awn. and we hope he has a luera- tive business, a3 he is well qualified to succeed. He hus shaken the dust of old California from his feet, where he has heretofore been surrounded with prejudice, and has taken up the work in a new field. The Georgia, Florida snd South Carvlina delegations to the National Negre Business League are to meet in Atlanta Tuesday, August 20, and proceed by special car to Indianapo- hs, reachiag there the early morning of August 31. Mr. G. M. Howell, the well-known Atlanta tailor, has chargeofthe arrangements, Twenty- five delegates have been elected by the Atlanta Negro Business League alone, Lawrence Ware died in Chicago Monday at the home of his mother. His remains arrived here Tuesday at 12 oclock and were taken to the First Baptist Church whore the fun- eral services were conducted by Rev. Duvall. The deceased wasa nephew of F. M. Stonestreet and had resided in Chicago about two months. He was born in Topeka and has many warm friends who will be grieved to hear of his untime- ly death, We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the celebration of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor on September 22 at Leavenworth, Kars Bills are out making announcement ofthe principal teatures of the pro- gram, among which ia the address by the Chief Grand Mentor, Sir Frank Wilson, and those of other gond epeakers. We wculd like to advise all who can to attend this, one of the grandest picnics of the year. Dr. Chas. P. Washington opened his office in Newton, Kansas on Sept. 1, at 425 1-2 Main, where he will be tha to receive callers. All who are 'in need of medical aid will do well to call on the doctor, as he is one of excellent medical skill, being a grad- uate of the Detroit Medical college, also of Harvey Medical college, Chi- cago. Besides thie, the doctor has spent three und a balf years in the St. Louis hospital, and some tme in the Cook county hospital at Chicago. The “Family Affair’ that was ad- vertised for St. John’s church August 25 has been postponed to Sept. 8. The postponement will allow the ren- dition to be much better than an ear- lier performance. Don't fail to seeit. Cast of Characters. Dan Gillispie, - F. A, Harris. Deacon Smith, - Russel Brown. Jorkins Jobson, - Harry Abbott, Miss Camson, - Lulu Odell. Sally, + + Elwilla Brown |Louisians, - - Maud Jeltz The Chicago, Boston and New | York delegates to the National Negre Business League are planning to gc '|in special cars, properly and profuse 'jly decorated. Each of the Chicag: ‘delegates isto be provided by thi '|Manufacturers’ Professional an ') Business League, (the local organiza tion affiliated with the national body with a badge bearing the word | Chicago” and “Illinois” on a smal : pennant fiag in buff, purple and yel t low. Especially strong 1s the per : sonnel of each of these delegates. i] . Mr.Fred Roundtree and Mrs, Jali Pees ws SS eet lact Wednesday evening, Rev. J. F. C- Taylor officiating. Over 100 friends attended, and a number of handsome presents were received, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Roundtree are,neatly located in their own eight room residence, mod- ern in every particular. We predict for them a happy voyage through life. Mr. Roundtree is the principal of the Monroe school of this city and Mrs. Koundtree has been one of the popular teachers at the Washington school, Hon, S. W. Vaughn of Weston, Senior Grand Warden of Grand Lodge of Mo. Jurisdiction, A. F. and be M. wasa guest of Mr. Phillips and Mr. Morton the past week. He isone of Weston’s substantial and honest citizens aud we were glad to receive a visit from him. While in the city he visited the PLatnpeaLen office and other establishments con ducted by colored meu in the city and was much impressed by them. Mr, Vaughn is a dignified colored gentleman and can make his way in any part of the world. We shall be glad to have him call again, Foster Chiles and wife entertain. eda hestof the Chiles family and friends at dinner at their beautiful home in Oakland last Tuesday. Diuner was served in four courses, and indeed it was an ideal southern dinner, Rev. J. D. Chiles, of Verd- ery, 5, C., a brother of Foster Chiles is visiting him, and he is weil pleas: edwith Kansas In the evening a party of about thirty came out from the city; at this time the re-union was complete. Icecream was served and at alate hour the whole party returned to the city, saying that they would like to be entertained in the Chiles grove again. The Golden Rad club met with its worthy president, Miss Haakins. The secretary being atsent, Miss M. B. Jordan acted in her stead, The rll was responded to with quotations, Visitors present were Misses Howell, Mien and Phoenix. The name of Miss Alice James was presented to the club for membership; aleo that of Miss Carrie Floyd, The subjeet, “What can of cannot make woman happy,” was discussed and “Alfred Tennyson, his work and character’ is the subject for next week. After light retreshments «were served by the hostess, the club adjourned to meet with Miss Nora Williams. We are in receipt of an invitation to a reception in honor of Dr. Hudson of Atchison, who was married this week to Miss Esther L. Shreve, one ofthe most popular ladies of Chat- man, Canada. The reception will be given by the True Eleven at their hall, 224 and 226 N, Sixth street, Atchison, Friday evening, Sept 9 at 5 p.m. This shows how highly the dl -etor stands in the lodge, of which fhe is the Supreme Chief, as well as 'in the esteem of the citizens of Ateb- jeon, Tne Pratxpeaten wishes them a happy voyage through lile, and hopes that their barge of matri monial bliss will be borne along with nothing save the eweet zephyrs of peace and happiness. THE COMING OF RARNUM & BAILEY, ‘Twelve enormous canvas pavilions will be put up, and after a big street parade at ten o'clock in the morning, the show will open the same after-' noon, giving two olympian stages, a racing track, and an aerial enclave will be made use of for the pre- sentation of the one hundred startling new acts and performances. Here will also be seen two menageries, and the famous collection ot prodigies (late “freake.”) 1t contains the living curiosities, such ae a giant, midget, bearded lady, lion faced boy, armless and legless people, sword-swallower, expansionist, mis- sing link, elastic skin man, needle- eater, fire eater and other high-class specialty artists, whose vaudeville entertainment of itself is a whole show, and for which there is no extra charge. Behind and around all these are all the animals in cages and at one end of the walk are the herd ‘of girattes, the baby elephant Jand mother, the midget pony |“Speck,” and other rare creatures. |Trenty-five champion bareback |riders of both sexes will prove 2 {revelation in equestrian feats, whil | scores of the best aetialists of Europ jand America will display their ac ,|complishments in mid-air. Al j|nationalities will strive with ou _|native horsemen in the equestrias ) tournament with high-leaping anc ;|!ong-distance jumping horses, whil || Many athletes and acrobats will con _|test in leaping and tumbling tourna .|ments. One hundred trained horse will perform in three rings and thre herdsof elephants im three rings 3 alanother period. Giant and pigm: f|animals and curious animal freak t|will aloo prove iateresting object: HTT NAL vf You and your Friends are cordially invited to ¥ A attend the Fifth Annual Re-Union of the j e A Twenty-third Kansas Volunteers, y A SUNDAY AND MONDAY y SEPTEMBER +tTH AND STH. uf Stewart’s Park, Kansas City, Kansas. y uf Music by the famous 23rd Regiment Band of Topeka, Kansas. PROGRAM—SUNDAY: PROGRAM—MONDAY. A 6 a.m.; Revelee. 6a, m.; Revelee. : y 7 a.m 5 Mess Call, eeu es ae Goi Heck off 7 Sa m,; Inspection by Col. Beck, of Lawrence. ®.acms Guard Semi. _ toa. mj Parade headed by aged Regiment - Ma.m5 Preaching by Rey. Bridgett, of Fort“ pand, via streets of both cities. Scott, Reg. Chaplain. 2 p.m3Speaking by Col. James Beck, of Law- uf 1 p.m; Contest Drill. rence; Maj. John Brown, of Topeka, ant Hon j 4 Nelson Crews, ot Kansas City, orators of 3330 p. m 5 Election of Officers for eusuing year. the day. A 7:30 pms Open Air Minstrel—Show by the p-m; Sham Battle. y ‘Alabama Babes. S p.m; Athletic Program. A Refreshments and Dancing Day and Night. j A To reach Grounds tak2 Quindaro Boulevard Car, j > a (eins 7 @ iy 9h we Ss Ss (9 ha (2 Tu the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ida Younkin, Plaintitf, vs Samuel D, Younkin, Defendant. The said defendant, Samuel D. Younkin, is hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Ida Younkin, for a divorce and the cus- tody of the four minor children, May, Ada, Edith and Ethel Younk- in, and unless you answer the peti- tion filed by plaintiff on or before the tenth day of October, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered by said court granting the said plaintiff a divorce from you, and giving her, the said plaintiff, the care, custody and control of the above-named mi- nor children. Josern Reev,~ (sean.) Atty for Plaintiff. Attest: Lon. Cerin, clerk District cout, Inthe District Court of Shawnee county, Kamas. Julia Frances Lyons, Plaintiff, Vs Thomas R. Lyons, defendant, Thomas R." Lyons, you are here- by notified that you bave heen sued in the District Court, in and for the county of Shawnce county Kansas by Julia Frances Lyons’ for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition tiled by heron or be- fore the 27th day of Sept. “04 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition against you for divorce and other needed relief. W. G, Farramny, (oxaz.) Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: I. 8. Curtis, Clerk. NOTICE OF APFOINTMENT.—Executor, STATE OF KANSAS} SHAWAEE court _ Ta the matter of the estate of Charlotte Germany, lave of Shannee County, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby gwen, that on the 2ad day of July, A.D. 1904,,the undenigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appounted and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in sard estate will take nonce, and govera themselves accordiogly. a3 JAS. H. GUY, Executor. a WM. DUNSON, Paper Hanging and Paioting in any part of the state. Will make speciel prices on large contracts and guarantee all work to be first-class. 703 N. Main Sr, New 'PHone 936 WICHITA, KAS. 1 ourfand the children will be delighted atrian | the extent of the eye-feasts provided y and{for them in the antics of the clowns whilejand the capers of the tiny trained lcon | nimals, birds, and other creatures, urna: | The new strect paradz, too, will prove horse: | asource of pleasure and instruction ‘three |: the little folks, asit contains a ga at orty-horse team,gorgeous allegorical pigmy | chariots, and other interesting fea: freaks | tures. I¢ will all be here undivided bje onSeptembersr- BE ce Me wc %. @ BOER we PELs PRES Sy Ny 20a SSE TN ESTES Chien REV. JOHN GORDON, p. ay PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 3387. ‘ D Gives opportanity for Iligher Education teall without regard to ereed, rareor sex. 4 ‘Ten departments—Theolozira’. Nedlesl, Dental, Pbarmarentiesl, Legal. Collegiate, 7 ‘Teachers, Commerrial, Preparatory, Indes ‘trlal—eondarted by one hundred competent Professors and lasteuctors. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. atadiog MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLECES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. ‘Trition ¥€E IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, {So. PHARMACECTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 LAW SCHOOL. _! Organized 1868. admlssior this well Lnow: iw S rast ome ep a tee a etme scenes rae Begone poorer erent Medical and Law Departments epen October 7, 19 ——~— Per eatalogue ce further information address Tne PRESIDENT, or MR. GeO, IL. SAFFORD, Seo retary of the University, or the Sceretary of the Department which yoa wish to eater, vist Metical, F. J. Buann, 31. D., 901 R St. N. Wz Law, Jars, Bexpy, Esq, 40 Fi2h SiN We . 7 fi Missouri — ma Pacific | Rainy THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7 Trains Between Kansas City a7 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, C. E. STYLES, | - Ticket Agt., A. G.P. A., | Topeka, - ~ — Kansas. Kansas City, - - - Mo. ee World’s Fair Service ano Rates — —_—__—_—_—_-——rrrrr oo Through Pullmans to | St. Louis Every Day OuNo, 10 ace Ree eS ON NO. 2 saarnsuciysertnsre Atorbarindoa Reve, ON NO. G necsre strat tee te weed ened Which 1 hi 8:00 p. m.— | OnNe.t 1G oe oe es 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. Very Cheap Excursion Rates. ’ Tickets good for 7 days, bat honored only in coaches, $7.60 For descriptive literature, sleeping-car space, railroad » tickets, etc., apply to : , T. L. KING, Ticker Acrxt, ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, * TOPEKA, KANSAS. - Smee al? KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. OFFICE 909 N. SIXTH STREET. The name Kansas is of Indian origin and means "smoky water." The state is a part of that great tract of county purchased by the United States from France in 1803, known as the Louisiana Purchase. The climate is mild and healthful. Agriculture and stock raising are the most important industries, this being the second state in extent of arable land. Vine-growing and fruit culture generally yield large returns. The Jersey cow and the cackling hen also swell the puises of the jolly Kansas housewives. Kansas climate and soil fulfill every requirement of the farmer, the stock raiser or the fruit grower, and as population is steadily flowing westward and as the cities, towns and villages of Kansas fill up and as the farm lands spread out Kansas offers the best inducements to the thrifty energetic and substantial Negro settlers from the Southern states, and the best possible opportunity for bettering his condition. "The schools of Kansas are as great an attraction to the immigrant and furnish as strong an inducement for him to settle here as the cheapness of our land, the fertility of the soil and the salubrity of the climate. Our people take pleasure in placing upon their shoulders the burden of building good school houses and sustaining the best schools. It is the one tax which all Kansans pay without objection"—Annual Message of Gov. Thomas A. Osborn, 1873. The Southern Negro who comes to Kansas with a little money on hand finds that Kansas offers that which no other western state can offer in greater abundance, or under freer condition, a large area of first class lands to be had at nominal prices. The rigors of pioneering are past in Kansas. The mechanic from the city who goes to a Kansas farm finds a good school and tidy church in sight of his home. He has a ready market for his produce. He will find society for his children and a wholesome, hearty, happy harvesting people to mingle with. Kansas is the homemaker's paradise. It is the destiny of Kansas to be a great state. Her geographical position, soil, climate history, the character and energy of her people, everything combines to make her great in the nation and worthy of the love of her children who have rescued her fruitful soil from the savage and wild beast and caused her valleys to blossom as the rose. It is an honor and a great privelege to live in and be a part of the great state of Kansas. More information about Kansas and the progressive Negroes of the greatest Kansas City; their most beautiful homes, churches, schools and lodges will be found in the colored Directory. Every Negro home in the west should have one of these books to see what the best people of the busy, bustling, beautiful Kansas Cities are doing towards the unity and uplift of the Negro "out west." Price 25cts. Send for one now, to the Metropolitan Directory Co., Albert Ross, president and compiler, 909 N6th St. Kansas City Kans. D. W. White, our popular furniture merchant, has been quite sick for the past ten days. Mrs. J. W. Gordan of Olathe, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. T. W. Penix and daughter, Nettie, have returned from a very pleasant visit at the World's Fair. Mrs. A. T. Patrick, after an extended visit in Macon, return- "I've just walked this town over until I'm nearly dead, trying to rent a house", is the exclamation heard daily in this city. The colored Real Estate men have very few or no houses that are not rented. Such is the rate of growth that Kansas City Kansas is now experiencing. Rents are going up, and new houses in course of construction dot almost every residence street. The colored man with capital to invest in real estate can find no place in this country better to put his money in than in building houses to rent in this city. The Smart Set was entertained in a very enjoyable garden party at 1005 Nebraska Ave. Tuesday evening. Wm Douglas pres. and Chas. Stewart, see are second to none in the art of entertaining. The Annual Re-union of 23rd Kansas Volunteers which meets here Sunday and Monday(Labor Day) is the all insorbing talk of the week. Crowds are expected from all parts of the state, and these two holidays will be profitably spent at the exercises of the organization The Branch Office of THE PLAINDEALER has devised a very unique program for the occasion showing the capabilities of our printing department. We would like very much to have our subscribers send in whatever news of interest that occurs in their circles at any time. Rev. Dr. Mitchell is spending a few days of recreation out of the city. S. Harris left Tuesday for Meharry Medical College at Nashville' Tenn. to take up the study of dentistry. He will be followed by his wife in a few days. Mitchell Hospital most heartily thanks the Junction City friends for their liberal donation. On last Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Ida Boone, 1005 Nebraska Ave the popular club known as the "Smart Set" composed of the leading young ladies and young man in our city entertained a number of invited guests. Decorations for the occasion throughout the parlors were a special attraction and the beautiful lawn lighted by Japanese lanterns reflected a splendid view from a distance. Wm A. Douglass, the president, was supported by all the members in making the evening an enjoyable event for all who were present. Misses Estella Wilson, Ida Boone and Ethel Stafford received the invited guests and ushered the people to introduction Miss E. Stafford presided at the punch bowl in a most able manner. Music was furnished by Prof. Spencer's Gate City Mandolin Club of Kansas City, Mo., and their selections were high class production which reflected much credit on the musical club. At 11:30 delicate refreshments were served after which a short address was made by the president on behalf of the "Smart Set." The response was from a Missouri son and in a witty and humorous manner he extended to the Smart Set unbounded thanks for entertaining so royally, and hoped for our success in the future for social functions. After the social event had reached its heights and as the guests began to depart to their several homes, seventy voices in one accord acknowledged the evening long to be remembered, and that the young people of Kansas won the laurels and plaudits of the season which will crown their success forever afterwards. Rev. Armstrong of Ottawa preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. Henry and wife, Misses Wilson and Crutchfield were in Ossawatomie Thursday. The delegates to the association at Lawrence have returned home. Miss Carter of Macon, Mo., is visiting in the city. Miss Beatrice Martin returned home Monday from an extended visit in Lawrence, Olathe and Kansas City. S. Carter of Kansas City is visiting his parents. NEWTON, KAN. Miss Rachel A. Hargrov of Chicago is here arranging her brother's business affair. She is the guest of Mrs. G. M. Gross. Those who attended the grand Session at Wichita were Messrs. Raimy, Mason, Undewood, Ridley Williamson, Gross, Mesdames Mason, Ramey Ridley, Gross and Masters Clarence Ridley and Carl Gross. The picnic at Halslid Thursday was postponed on account of the rain. EMPORIA. Sam'l Lampton died at the home of his mother, four miles south of town. Funeral was held Friday, Mrs. Sebrec of McPherson, Kas returned to her home last week after an extended visit her daughter Mrs. R. L. Bradley. Miss Ella Carson of Denver is visiting parents in the city. Mrs. Giles Elliott left Thursday for St Louis, The funeral of Miss Dollie Reed was held Sunday at the Church of God, Jno. Capers of Guthrie Okla. visited in the city last week. LAWRENCE, KAN. Miss Lena Smith had a five course dinner Wednesday in honor of Misses Susie Eagleson and Georgia Watkins. After dinner all enjoyed a very pleasant trip to the Haskell institute. Mrs. Belle Brown Murrey of Atchison is the guest of Mrs. Corrinne Eagleson. Miss Mable Gleede entertained in honor of Misses Watkins and Eagleson Friday evening. The yard was beatifully decorated with lanterns. Walter Grey of Atchison was here a few hours last week. Miss Anna Copeland entertained Saturday evening complimentary to the visiting ladies of Topeka. Cards and dancing were the enjoyments of the evening. Mrs. Corinne Eagleson gave a whist party complimentary to Mrs. Belle Murrey and Miss Susie Eagleson. Mrs. Ben Hawkins has returned home after an extended trip to St Louis, bringing her mother with her. LOS ANGELES, CAL A pretty little home wedding was celebrated last night that united George Holland and Miss Jeannett Nichols as one at the pleasant home of the bride's uncle, T. A. Boydston. The bride wore a white mull with all over lace and carried a boquet of orange blossoms. The groom was attired in a becoming black suit. Mrs. Holland is a Kansas girl and has made many friends since she came to California a year ago. She is a bright sparkling, lovable girl and we are proud to keep her in our state. Mr. Holland is a very industrious young man and will make his mark in life. Many presents Wm. Waters, 504 KANSAS AVE. Clothes Cleaned. & pressed. OLD PHONE 357. found their way to the young couple. They spend their honey moon at Catalina Islands. At home after Sept 2, 1722 E 14th St Los Angelos. WICHITA. Mrs. Taylor Reed of Topeka who has been visiting Mrs. S. W Jones returned home Monday. Mrs. Oldham and Miss Andrews of Arkansas City are visitors in the city. G. H. Young arrived in the city from Chicago Wednesday. H. H. Buckner of Topeka was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Mary Parks has returned from Ft Scott. Miss Mattie Lewis of Kansas City Sundayed in the city. Mrs. Ed Grayson has returned to her home in Hutchinson. Mrs. Alex Hunter left Monday for her home in Kansas City. Miss Marie Stevenson of Valley Center is visiting in the city. Mrs. S. E. Patton entertained at breakfast Friday morning in honor of Mrs. J. M. Wright and Pearl McNeal of Topeka, Mrs. Jas. Gross of Newton, Misses Bertha Tipton of Emporia and Eva Smothers of Arkansas City. The T. O. S. Club gave their first dance and reception Friday evening at Garfield hall. A number of out-of-town guests were present. CHANUTE ITEMS. The Kansas Association of school boards of the cities of the first and second class met in this city Aug. 24. The association decided to petition the legislature to pass a law enabling the cities of second class to maintain separate schools for Negro children. Rev. A. Fairfax of Parsons, Kans. spoke to the assembly at the morning session. Rev. Fairfax strongly opposed any law establishing separate schools. He said he objected to the separation of the races in the schools because it made the black skin of the Negro the badge of inferiority; that no people could ever hope to rise if they are continually dominated and made to feel that they are the inferior of any other people. His remarks were timely and strictly the sentiment of the majority of the colored citizens of the state. The committee on seperate schools brought in the following resolutions and was adopted without discussion. It read thus:—We the committee on separate schools for "White and Blacks", do recommend that the privelege now enjoyed by cities of the first class in this matter, be extended to cities of the second class, and further ask that legislature leading to this end be asked of our legislature at the coming session. O. J. MARTIN CHICAGO, ITEMS. Yung Hing a chinaman living at 421 Thirty-fifth Street in this city was on yesterday married to Miss Bessie Bailey, a colored woman of this city. This is the first time that a chinaman and a colored woman have been married in the city of Chicago. Mrs. S. J. Gray went to St Louis on last Monday. F. L. Barnett was on last week appointed in charge of the colored bureau of the Republican National Committee, in Chicago. Mrs. R. T. Root of 3625 Dearborn St has gone to Portland. Ore. on a visit. Miss Hazel Bates of Springfield, Ill. is in Chicago on visit. DAN PATCH 1:56% 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. Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY UNDE- NOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christia. C. ```markdown ``` HOLLAND HALL GIRLS DORMITORY DEPARTMENTS—Normal, New Industriat, Business, Music Excution. TRADES CAUGHT—Carpenter, Binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress Domestic Science, Agricultural in Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES—Excellent for careful attention and some training maintained, farm of 105 acres, located by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins, Presidency opening day. For further information. WILLIAM R. CALVEN TOPEKA, THE MITCHELL Leacenworth. The Board of Directors of Mitchell services of Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell solicitor and it is her intention. Any donations given her will be Board of Directors of the hosp. First-class Physicians and Nurse Institution in the West for further information. DR. C. M. MOATES. NTS—Normal, Normal Preparatory, Music Execution. AUGHT—Carpentry Painting, Sewing, Dress making, Leaf Agricultural in its varied phases, Art Drawing. EX-Exercises must be self-benefit and some training of young women of 105 acres, location and sanitation of every demonation to begin, Tuesday, Sept 11th. Tr. further information address. AM R. CARTER, P.O. BOX 100, TOPEKA, KANSAS. MITCHELL HOSPITAL Tenworth. K Of Directors of Mitchell Hospital have Mrs. Lizzie Milton of Leavenworth and it is her intention to travel for persons given her will be thankfully received by the directors of the hospital. Medicians and Nurses in attendance in the West for the care of other information or particulars. STATES. LEAVE DEPARTMENTS—Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural Industriat, Business, Music Execution. TRADE SAUGHT—Carpentry Painting, Printing, Book Binding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dress making, Laundrying, Basketry, Domestic Science, Agricultural in various phases, Stenography, Architectual and Mechanical Drawing. ADVANTAGES—Excellent usable self help encouraged, very careful attention and some training of young women, rigid discipline maintained, farm of 105 acres, location and sanitation the very best, endorsed by ministers of every denomination. The Fall Term begins Tuesday, Sept. 11th. Try to be present the opening day. For further information address. WILLIAM R. CARTER, PRINCIPAL, TOPEKA, KANSAS. THE HOME 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, Locations in Kansas Wanted. The Frisco System Land and immigration association is already turnite share of the southwestern tide of immigration to Kansas. Three hundred and fifty agents of this Association from the East and North have just completed a tour of the Southwest and viewed its resources and interviewed its landowners and local Association agents, for the sole purpose of better presenting Southwest opportunities to the homeseeker and investor in the Normal Preparatory, Agricultural Crystery Painting, Printing, Book making, Laundrying, Baskettry, varied phases, Stenography, Arcai- sable self help encouraged, very of young women, rigid discipline and sanitation the very best, en- tation Sept 11th. Try to be present the in address. MARTER, PRINCIPAL. KANSAS. BELL HOSPITAL, Kansas. Michell Hospital has secured the union of Leavenworth as their union to travel for this hospital. He thankfully received by the ital. Classes in attendance. 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