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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. A Rush of Book Printing and a Day at the Races is the Only Excuse We Have to Offer for Our Shortage of News and Being Late! THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN Historical Society State House VOLUME VI. Mr. Roosevelt Carefully Defines His Position on the Rights of the Rights of the People in This—Especially the Negroes. He Sums up the Lamented M'Kinley's Views. The manly stand he has taken on the rights of the people of this country, and especially those of the Negroes should be of great consolation to our people in the Southland who are crying for liberty, peace and happiness. The president takes up the Philippine question and demonstrates to the Americans that they have liberty and are allowed to follow happiness and the pursuits of life. The Chicago Democrats on this proposition show their miscerity. The president again calls attention of American people to the fact they should first treat their own people at home right before looking abroad claiming for the protection of those thousands of miles away. The question is in good faith to get the democrats on the Phillipine question and it would puzzle the people to know it they could be trusted, taking to give them a stable government with laws so bare as to even scarcely exist. That patty has always been in favor of barbarism and such methods as tend to effect those whom they can subdue by bulldozing. The president quotes the lamented McKinley views in this matter and sums their ideas together to conclusively prove to the people of America that it is the democratic party that is opposed to liberty and progress. It is an everlasting shame but nevertheless true that the Philippines have received more benefit from the fourteenth and fifteenth amendment than the Negro for whom they were made. The Negro who assisted in building up the United States of America the past three hundred years and after forty years of freedom a strange people of another continent come in and receive more recognition and more support than the people here at home, for the sole reason, at the contempt of the southern reel democrat. We would to God that the time will hasten when all these things will be tightened and President Roosevelt is the Abraham Lincoln who will do it. Right is bound to prevail and it will be so. AS MCKINLEY VIEWED IT. Four years ago, in his speech of acceptance, President McKinley said. "We have been moving in untried paths, but our steps have been guided by honor and duty. There will be no turning aside, no wavering, no retreat. No blow has been struck except for liberty and humanity, and none will be. We will perform with our fear every national and international obligation. The Republican party was dedicated to freedom forty-four years ago. It has been the party of liberty and emancipation from that hour; not of profession, but of performance. It broke the shackles of 4,000,000 slaves and made them free; and to the party of Lincoln has come another supreme opportunity which it has bravely met in the liberation of 10,000,000 of the human family from the yoke of imperialism. In its solution of great problems, in its performance of high duties, it has had the support of members of all parties in the past, and it confidently invokes their cooperation in the future." This is as true now as four years ago. We did not take the Philippines at will, and we cannot put them aside at will. Any abandonment of the policy which we have steadily pursued in the islands would be fraught with dishonor and disaster; and to such dishonor and disaster I do not believe that the American people will consecute. Alarm has been professed lest the Filipinos should not receive all the benefits guaranteed to our people at home by the fourteenth amendment to the constitution. As a matter of fact the Filipinos have already secured the substance of these benefits. This government has been true to the spirit of the fourteenth amendment in the Phillipines Can our opponents deny that here at home the principles of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments have been in effect nullified? In this, as in many other matters, we at home can well profit by the example of those responsible for the actual management of affairs in the Phillipines. In our several commonwealths here in the United States we as a people now face the problem of securing fair treatment to each man regardless of his race or color. We can so only if we approach the problem in the spirit of courage, common sense and high minded devotion to the right, which has enabled Governor Tatt, Governor Wright and their associates, to do so noble a work in giving to the Philippines people the benefit of the true principles of American liberty. Our appeal is made to all good citizens who hold the honor and the interest of the nation close to their hearts. The great issues which are at stake, and upon which I have touched, are more than partisan issues, for they involve much that comes home to the individual pride and individual well-being of our people. Under conditions as they actually are, good Americans should refuse, for the sake of the welfare of the nation, to change the national policy. We, who are responsible for the administration and legislation under which the country, during the last seven years, has grown so greatly in well being at home and in honorable repute among the nations of the earth abroad, do not stand inertly upon this record, do not use this record as an excuse for failure of effect to meet new conditions. On the contrary, we treat the record of what we have done in the past as incument to do even better in the future. We believe that the progress that we have made may be taken as a measure of the progress we shall continue to make if the people again intrust the government of the nation to our hands. We do not stand still. We press steadily forward toward the goal of moral and material well-being for our own people of just and fearless dealings toward all other people, in the interest not merely of this county, but of mankind. If our opponents should come in and should not reverse our policies, then they would be branded with the brand of broken faith, of false promise, of insincerity in word and deed; and no man can work to the advantage of the nation with such a brand clinging to him. If on the other hand, they should come in and reverse any or all of our policies, by just so much would the nation as a whole be damaged. Alike as lawmakers and administrators of the law we have endeavored to do our duty in the interest of the people as a whole. We make our appeal to no class and to no section, but to all good citizens, in whatever part of the land they dwell, and whatever may be their occupation or wordly condition. We have striven both for civil righteousness and for national greatness: and we have faith to believe that our hands will be upheld by all who feel love of country and trust in the uplifting of mankind. We stand for enforcement of the law and for obedience to the law; our government is a government of orderly liberty equally alien to tyranny and to anarchy; and its foundation stone is the observance of the law, alike by the people and by the public servants. We hold ever before us as the all important end of policy and administration the reign of peace at home and throughout the world; of peace, which comes only by doing justice. Faithfully yours. 'Shreve-Hudson. The reception tendered Dr. W. H Hudson and his bride at Atchison last Thursday evening at the True Eleven Hall was one of the swellest TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 16, 1904 affairs ever held in Atchison. The doctor was married to Miss Esther Shreves of Chatman, Canada Wednesday evening. Sept. 5 at the hone of the bride's aunt in Kansas City, Kas., Rev. Ward officiating. They visited the World's Fair from Monday until Thursday morning when they returned to their home. The reception hall was beautitully decorated with palms, lillies and various cut flowers; six young men in full dress suits acted as ushers. The Davis Orchestra of five peices furnished music for the occasion. There were over four hundred persons besides several out of town guests. A great number of very beautiful presents were presented among which one of the most useful was a ham and a sack of flour given by Atchison Lodge No 63 A. F. and A. M. At 9 oclock the bride and groom appeared in hask accompanied by an attended who held the train of the bride while they ascended the stairway leading to the hall. At this time the sweet strains of Mendleshon, wedding march floated out on the air while the bridal pair took their places upon a platform festooned with floweri and there received congratulations from the numerons host that waited to grasped the hand of their beloved Chief and his bride. After the bride and groom departed the church people betook themselves to their homes and the evening was turned over to the young people who danced until the wee hours of the morning. The Doctor and his beautiful bride who is an accomplished lady, will reside at their home at 609 Division Mrs. Hudson has made a favorable impression upon them whose pleasure it has been to meet her. While she is an entire stranger to the people of the city, yet she promises to be come quite favorite with everybody. Mrs. Hudson, formerly Miss Esther Sherve, was born twenty six years ago in Chalman Ontario, Canada. The Doctor met her two years ago in Kansas City, Kans., at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. Smith, and then and there resized that his fate was sealed. Mrs. Hudson's father is one of the most successful farmers in Canada; she has two sister one of whom is married and a school teacher and the other a school girl. She is a lady of high literary standing and has studied dressmaking and tailoring in Chicago and was becoming proficient in both of these trades. She is an excellent typewriters and will now gratify her ambition to read medicine and take a course for becoming qualified as a trained nurse, after which she will devote her time in assisting her husband who is one of best physicians and surgeons in the state. By this the Doctor will add a strong addition to his office. The out of town guests were D. W. White and wite, Meadames Alice Bailey and J. Smith and Mr. Connager of Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Nellie Claggett of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Emily C. Murphy of Alexander La., Miss S. Johnson and F. Clark from Wathena, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, and Nick Chiles of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harper of Effingham, Messrs. Pryor Dickey and Eugene Bell of Oak Mills. The members of Shiloh Baptist Church and the A. M. E. Church of Atchison presented some handsome gifts which were highly appreciated by the recipients. In all 166 presents were received. S. E. Munford was master of ceremonies The groom is one of the leading physicians of Kansas and enjoys a lucrative practice in Atchison. His hosts of friends with him all the success that can come them and THE PLAINDEALER joins this hosts in the same good wishes. Below are resolutions by one of the members of the Order of which the Doctor is Supreme Chief showing the high appreciation in which he is held: "Hease's to our Supreme Cheif, our medicine man. Here's to his bride. Though not of our class he built for his people, the Temple of the True Eleven. Within her courts we're thought the beauties of heaven. Fore-ordained his life work, "His to lift fallen man" He comes to us truly a princely gift from God's hand. Though we fail to express what we feel. We bow at your shrine, long life and good health to thee and thine. SUSAN YOUNG GREEN. T. A. M'NEAL ON RACE PREJUDICE! The Editor of the Mail and Views the White Man's Narrowness. ALL ARE PREJUDICE! Don't Want Negroes to Own Property Among Them. The editorial from the Mail and Breeze on the race problem which we publish below, is all right, and we would that more white papers would talk that way. If they did, we would progress faster. The census shows that there are 3,000 Negroes in the city of New York. The greater part of them have come there since the war, the older generation being ex-slaves. These Negroes pay taxes on three million dollars worth of property, or at the rate of about $60 per head. This seems pretty encouraging, but the report goes on to say that prejudice against the Negro seems to be on the increase. It seems to be getting harder for Negroes to get employment even at the things wher they have formerly had something of a monopoly; for example, foreigners are taking the places of Negroes as writers at the hotels and restaurants. Even the Negroes who have accumulated property are compelled to live BISHOP One of the Most Brilliant and Sense Connection. He Will Preside and Convene in Omaha M. T. M. in the poor and least desirable quarters of the city. Those who have attempted to make a living in any one of the professions find that it is a desperate and almost hopeless struggle. Instead of opening the doors of opportunity seem to be closing against the Negro. whites it might be better for them, but there is no prospect that such a move will be made. In the first place, there is no place for them to go, and in the second place they probably could not be induced to go if there were. We confess that we can not see the solution of the problem. Race pre- We are no alarmist, but it seems to us that one of the most serious problems confronting the American people today is the Negro problem. Observation and reading seem to show that all over the country race prejudice is increasing instead of decreasing. That seems to be true in Topeka, and so far as we are able to learn it is true everywhere. The serious thing about it is that it seems to be an indiscriminating and unreasoning prejudice. It is largely directed against the race rather than against the worthless and vicious members of the race. Lynching of Negroes started in the South, but it begins to look as if a mob in the North is just as ready to burn a Negro as a mob in the South. Negres are advised to accumulate property, which is good advice, but it must be acknowledged that the Negro has not an equal show with the white man, even in the matter of accumulating property. It might be supposed that if a Negro has the money he can buy desirable property at the same rate as any other man who has the money, but the fact is he has not. A Negro in Topeka can not buy property in a desirable locality on the same terms as a white man. No matter how well he behaves himself, the average white man does not care to have him as a near neighbor. The white man objects to having a Negro own residence lots near his own for the reason that depreciates the value of his, the white man's, property. If the door of hope is to be shut in the face of the Negro, what can be expected of him? What can be expected of any man, white or black, if he is given to understand that no matter how he works, or how he behaves, there is no chance for him to ever have the same rights and privileges that his neighbors enjoy? The inevitable tendency of such an impression on his mind would be to make him either an idle vagabond or a criminal. There are, in round numbers eleven million Negroes in the United States. As a race they will either advance or retrograde; it is impossible that the race should stand still. If the white man shuts the door of hope in the face of the Negro, the average standing of the race is bound to be lowered. If the Negro is given to understand that he has no chance to succeed, then he will become either a loafer or a criminal, and either class is a menace to the country. Perhaps the Negroes of this country could be induced to colonize. If they could take up a territory and settle that exclusively, with people of their own race, and withdraw entirely from the neighborhood of the GRANT, Scholarly Gentleman in the A. M. E. at the Annual Conference Which aha, Neb., Sept 21. whites it might be better for them, but there is no prospect that such a move will be made. In the first place, there is no place for them to go, and in the second place they probably could not be induced to go if there were. We confess that we can not see the solution of the problem. Race prejudice is unjust and wrong, but it can not be allayed by any statute or by newspaper editorials. This much, however, is certain; if any nation or people permit a great public wrong to exist, that nation will, sooner or later, pay the penalty for the wrong. The United States must be just to the eleven million people with African blood in their veins who live in this country or so sure as there is a God in Heaven, sooner or later, we will pay for the injustice to the uttermost farthing. The Silver Cornet band of Paxico, Kuna, is certainly a credit to that portion of the state. The special train bearing the crowd on the Rock Island to Marion last Thursday was highly entertained by them. Upon the arrival of the crowd at Marion, the bind headed the Shawnee and Wabaunsee county delegation and marched to Assembly hall. The band is certainly well organized, and its uniform cannot be surpassed by any in the United States. A KANSAN IN VIRGINIA We publish this week a communication from one of our Kansas boys at Manassas, Va., attending maneuvers. Mr. L. H. Harden, formerly of Ft. Riley, Kans., who show the Southerners what the Kansas Negro is made of. We would that we had more like him in the South to advocate the cause of our poor, innocent and defenseless people who are no more nor less than moral cowards. Had this been a southern colored man instead of Mr. Harden when these six white ruffians offered insult to this woman and her daughters, he would have ducked his head and ran, but Mr. Harden is manly with love for fair play, with the spirit of the freedom of Kansas embodied within, demonstrated this manhood by protecting these women. Manashea, Va., Sept. 7, 1904. EDITOR THE PLAINDEALER: "Well, today is the first time I have met with any excitement. Two of the loyal sons of Georgia were going to kill them a 'nigger', and I happened to be the choice. They threw a rock at me, but fortunately I wasn't hit. I didn't have the rabbit in my legs as they had been used to down there, and I made them change their minds. They are the most infernal good for nothing lot that a person could have to contend with. They are cowards without manhood or principle. Nothing is too low for them to do. "I have reason, and am not looking for trouble, but when things go too far, 'something will be doing,' and you can depend upon hearing that I did my duty. "I have met the officers and men of the first separate company Connecticut infantry. They are colored, and are all thorough gentlemen. They are a credit to our race, and I hope we will all get out of this forsaken country. I have not word to express my thoughts, but if the government would give me the whole South and compel me to stay here, I would tell them to keep it. "The lady with whom I board told me that if there were a few such men as myself here there would be a great difference, and that was because two of these d——, who came and wanted to know it she did not have two girls and when the lady said 'yes, her two daughters were home,' they demanded to have them come out. But instead, I could not stand it any longer, and went myself, ordered them off the place and saw that they went. "Now, these were nice, respectable people; one of the daughters teaches school near Washington and just came home recently." They said they did not see how I could go out among six white men and make them leave." "Well, we fellows up here have a lot to learn, also. The darkies are twenty five years behind the excitement. We have to wake them up. Well, I must close. I am going out on the firing line for a while, up at the old stone house near Bull Run. Do not fail to send me a paper; let me see a brave man's paper, because that is all I have to help me act." Yours, L. W. HARDEN. From the South! Below we publish a letter from Mr. Holman, received a few days ago from a friend of his living at Starkville. Miss. The time is now at hand that Negroes who have an ounce of moral courage and manhood can take up the battle cry of freedom for those of the race who are trying to achieve a reputation for manhood, honesty and sobriety in the community in which they live. An order has been given to the business men of our race that they leave their respective places of business and hire out by the day. Not only this, but they have ordered that all colored women having no husbands take in at least three washings per week. This is one of the most absurd and ridicu- NUMBER 37. He Introduces a Few Southern Bullies to the Art of Respecting Negro Women and Men A Six-shooter in the Hands of a Determined Kansan is the Medicine Administered. lous things we have ever heard. These poor, white, infernal devils are getting worse every day, and if a stop is not put to these outrages, it will not be long before the Negro will have to take up arms and use every means to break up this infernal meanness that is treasured up in the hearts of these rebels, these poor, white Negro overseers and drivers, who are now trying to gain what they lost in '61. We would to God the Negroes would muster up enough courage to destroy the property of these people in these counties, cities and towns where they are being so tortured, where colored people are punished in the most severe manner for every offense charged against them, whether guilty or not. Never mind. Mr. Southern Hellhound, you will change your tune before another two years; if our plans carry as we contemplate in the next few months, we will show you a clip you need never fear. It is time the white people were being awakened to a sense of their duty as well as the intelligent and far-seeing Negro, in regard to the crimes being perpetrated upon the race. "Starkville, Miss., Aug. 31, 1904. Mr. J. J. Holman, Toneka, Kans. "Dear friend:I take pleasure in writing you because I believe any news respecting West Point will be of much interest to you. You know that Buchanan has moved from Kosciusko to West Point, and you have doubtless read through the papers that white citizens of West Point selected a committee of thirty and ordered Buchanan on Saturday Aug. 21 to be out of town by Tuesday. Also according to reports from semi-responsible sources, they also ordered that all Negro merchants leave and told Jim Crowell if he wanted to stay he must get off his hack and strike it by the day as other Negroes. "I learn to day that they have retracted their statement ordering all business Negroes to leave. When the south bound passenger pulled up to the station on Monday, the train that carried Buchanan's family off, you should have witnessed the scene. As described to me by eye witnesses, crie- and lamentations rent the air, and so touching was the affair that the white people saw Zieber and other Negro preachers and requested that they try and pacify the colored people by telling them not to leave. I also heard that at the same meeting they selected the committee to notify Mr. Buchanan that an order was discussed to the effect that every Negro woman in town that had no husband would be compelled to take three family washings. J. W. WILLIAMS. If the mircreant white man and negro were eliminated from the Southland it would be an Eden for the moral, intellectual and laboring colored people of that country. They own land there now by the thousand acres ing with the colored man who was there during its erection and who still lives there, I received a great deal of interesting and valuable information concerning the great building. I visited Campbell College and there met that princely gentleman Prof. Butler, and Mrs. Bishop Disney, matron of the college. Prof. Butler is making ample preparation for the opening of the college in September. Among the new things in the course of study is photography. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION! Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church, Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band and the Citizens of Shawnee and adjacent counties will celebrate at the TOPEKA FAIR GROUNDS. THURSDAY. SEPT. 22, 1904. The following most eminent and widely known orators of the West will address this, the grandest and most successful Celebration ever held in Kansas: REFRESHMENTS OF ALL KINDS PUBLISHED at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES. - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS. - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail... $1.00 Six months by mail... 75¢ Three months by mail... 40¢ Entered at the post office at Tepeda as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, 1904. DR. FERNON. In an issue of Leshe's Week dated Sept. 1st we notice the name of our own William Tecumseh Vernon and giving him a popular place among the galaxy of leading men of this country, which the Professors merits. Below we publish what they say: As an educator, an orator, a writer, and a leader of his people up to the light of a higher plane of life, Rev. Dr. William T. Vernon, of Quintanato, Kan., will not suffer in comparison with the famous teacher of Tuskegee. Dr. Vernon was born in Lebanon, Mo., in 1871, his parents having been slaves. He worked his way through college, graduating from Lincoln institute, in Mi-souri, at nineteen years of age, as class orator and valedictorian, and afterward studied at Wilberforce University in Ohio. He taught school in Missouri, and in 1890 was called to the presidency of the university at Quandaro, the leading institution for negroes in the West. The chief emphasis here, as at Tuskegee, is laid upon industrial training, and the institution has prospered greatly under Dr. Vernon's leadership. Here every summer is held the only negro Chautauqua assembly in the world, Dr. Vernon being its president. As to his views on the prospects, destiny, and duty of his race, Dr. Vernon holds that with them, as with all other peoples and races, it is character that counts. Let the white minister, he says, preach charity, righteousness, and true Christianity, at the same time condemning sin and violence without stunt, whether on the part of the law-breaker or the mob. Let the negro minister preach the same Christianty, take the same stand against criminals and mobs, and foster morality and education among his people. 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 Kanas 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: "A 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 election held for state officers, and shall hold his office for two years and until his successor shall be elected and qualified." 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. 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 10, 1903 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original Segate concurrent resolution No. 20, now on file in my office. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. LETETIA CARSON, Plaintiff, VS. No 22670. DAVID R. CARSON, Defendant. The said defendant, David R. Carson, a resident of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plain tiff, Letetia Carson, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in action for divorce and alimony and that he must answer the petition filed in said Court in said cause of action on or before the 19th day of September, 1904, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition. LETETIA CARSON, Plaintiff. By her Attorney, A. M. Thouas. Attorney: I.S. Curtis, Clerk of the District Court. By Anna M. Tilson, Deputy. 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For something new in illustrated literature about Texas and the southwest, write "KATY" ST LOUIS MO. WHEN IN ATCHISON call on Mrs. Anna Lemons at 116 N. 8th street, who keeps a first-class ROOMING HOUSE and RESTAURANT. Give him a call. Everything first-class and up-to-date. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. 918 IND. TOFFKA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 12:10 A.M. Ind. Phone SG 12:10 A.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection A Special Appeal to Residents of Women and Private Diseases Office and Residence. O. A TAYLOR, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 226 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 721. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 1:7 to 9 a.m. (2:10 and 6 to 9 p.m) CHAS. P. WASHINGTON, Physician and Surgeon. Special attention to Diseases of Women and Private Diseases 2 MAIN STREET NEWTON KANSAS A. P. TONE WILSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW. -PRACTICE IN ALL CORPS. Division Crossing, N.W. Houses 10, 11, 12 Medical-Houses 10, 11 1814 W. 11th St. Toronto, Canada MISS EVELYN HICKMAN, Contracts, Species, Sermons, etc., carefully copied. Special attention given to out of town orders. No manuscript too difficult. All work guaranteed. Call on or write me at The Prairie Theater office. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Harris, of Emporia, is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Wright. Mrs. M. Owens, of Kansas City, is visiting her mother Mrs. Merritt. David DeFrantz spent a few days in the city last week visiting relatives. He left for Nashville where he will resume studies at Maharra Medical College. London Wilson, of Kansas City, is in the city and will probably remain here this winter. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allen, of Iola, Kas., visited the fair this week. While here they gave THE PLAIN DEALER office a call. By Mrs. Bun without irons. Guaranteed. Price 55s. Call or write. 1229 Little street. The "Coterie" have gotten out a neat little year book, entitled "the Coterie Year Book With American Artists," which will be used next Saturday Sept. 17 in their meeting with Mrs. W. W. Backner. Rev. Ranson, P. L., was in the city this week spending a few days with his family. He fell Thursday for Colorado Springs. J. W. BROWN, who has been visiting in different parts of Southern Kansas for the past ten days, returned home last Monday much refreshed after his few days recreation. The New Hope Baptist Church on 13th and Kansas Ave., extend a call to Rev L. S. Arthur as their pastor. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. FOR SALE—3 room house, 1 lot, close in, $25 00 cash, balance to suit. price $315 00. ! R. LATLE, 929 Kas Ave. Albert Porter and little daughter, of Denver, are the guests of S. P. Hawkins and family. Mrs. Porter is a daughter of Mr. Hawkins. Mrs Mae Clark, of Joplin, Mo., arrived in the city last Monday and will spend several days visiting her brother Dr. A. C. Briscoe. I wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and tender sympathy during the recent illness and death of my dear wife and also for the many beautiful flowers. JOHN H. OPELL FOR SALE.—By J. R. Lytle, 909 Kansas avenue, 3 room house, 401 Crane Street, $550; cash, $50. balance at $6 per month. Lots on Kansas avenue, $100 for ten days. King, the large great dane owned by Ben McRay, was stolen in Kansas City, Mo., last Saturday Sept. 10th from the home of Gen. Smith at 18th and Harrison. He was valued at $260 Caas. H. Overr was in Topeka looking for him last Wednesday. If the dog and thief can be overtaken Mr. McRay will reward liberally. NORSE—We are giving to every new subscriber to THE PLAINDEALER, or to those paying up what they owe, a picture of Booker Washington, Fred Douglas, or Booker Washington and President Roosevelt dining together, or a group of Lincoln, Douglas and Washington. Either of the above pictures are well worth one dollar the subscription price. Kindly pay up and get one of these valuable pictures. We are very much in need of money. Ernest McCampbell, of Kansas City, arrived in the city last Monday and registered at Washburn College where he will take the medical course this year. Quite a large party of delegates to National Baptist Convention at Houston, Tex., left last Monday night. Among them were Revs. C G Fishback, C. H. Duvall, Messlames Louma Games, Malone, M. D. Jones. Mrs. Elza Link returned last Tuesday from Denver where she went to attend the funeral of her daughter Mrs. Smith. Her son, Walter Caldwell, accompanied her home and will continue his course of study in the medical department at Washburn College. --- 100 RENT—710 Flmore St. 3 furnished rooms 1st floor $10. 3 furnished rooms basement $7. WANTED-An energetic young man for station agent and telegraph operator. Address T. M Haynee, Towns'te Mgr., Boley, I. T. A doll entertainment and drill will be given by the little girls at the 2nd Cumberland Presbyterian church 13th and Quincy on next Tuesday evening, Sept. 20th. Admission 5c. Come and you will be royally entertained, and you will also encourage the children by your presence. The Sunday dinner at Cooper's 105 West 5th Street—just around the corner, will be a feast fit for the Gods. Mrs. Bancle Simmons and children, Hattie and Media, departed last Sunday night for Kansas City, Kas., where she will join her husband and reside in the future. The family resides in Scabbrook and will be greatly missed by their friends and neighbors in that community. Don't forget Cooper's Sunday dinner at 10:30 West 6th Street. Cooper has a sweet place and his Sunday dinners are unceleled "I never bother about cooking dinner on Sunday. Cooper at 165 West Fifth street serves such lovely dinners that we always go there."—A Wise House vite. Meet me at Cooper's Sunday, 105 West 5th Street, and we will enjoy one of those swell dinners. W D. Cooper has opened one of the nearest restaurants in Tojeka at 125 West 5th Street. The furniture is nice and new and presents an inviting appearance. His daughter Mrs. Lizzie has charge of the catering and Mr. Jas. Bailey, one of the best sheds in the state presides over the kitchen. We wish them unlimited success. The Willing Workers club of St. John's A M. E. Church held their regular meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs B. Burton, South Harrison Street. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Slaughter, pres; Mrs Burton, vice pres; Mrs Forbes, sec'y; Mrs. Portee, ass't sec'y; Mrs. Lucas, treas; Mrs. Woods, chairman exec, com.; J R. Lytle, chairman of com. on arrangements; Henry Fewell, Chaplain. The club gave their president a $4.50 umbrella and she inturn gave each member a nice present for their good and faithful work. Mrs. Burton served cake and cream. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Plumb, of Circleville, Kas., are in the city attending the fair. While in the city they are guests of his brother, W. W. Plumb. Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd entertained a number of friends complimentary to Mr. Boyd's sister, Mrs. Peter Roberts Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright entertained complimentary to Mrs. Clark of Joplin, Mo. Mrs. Clark is a sister of our popular dentist, Dr. A. C. Briscoe. Games of various kinds were the order of the evening. Refreshments were served at 10. Wm. Armstrong' and Jas. Burnside, of Owega, are attending the State fair this week. Miss Neillie Love, of Kansas City, is the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. Combs roth and Kansas avenue. Lawyer T. W. Bell, of Leavenworth, spent Wednesday in the city. Mr. Robt. Strowg, one of the old Republican wn horses of Wabaunee county is the standard bearer of that county for register of deeds. He is a candidate for re-election and will have easy sailing for the reason that he stands for the prosperity of Wabaunee county. H. C. Ericson of Maple Hill, Kan. the popular young Republican of Wabaunsee county, has been nominated for sheriff on the Republican ticket. Mr. Ericson, who was born in Eskridge, Kans., is thirty years of age; he has done service for the United States in Troop E, Fifth cavalry in Philippine Islands. L. L. Teas, who has been nominated for clerk of the district court of Wabaunsee county, is a progressive young man. He is now principal of the Alta Vista High school. Be Your Own Boss. Do you want to make money during your summer vacation? More money made in the Mail Order business than anything else. I am making money it it and will teach you how to carry on a business at your own home furnishing everything. You can receive hundreds of letters daily containing money. Capital and experience unnecessary, full particulars 10e in stamps. Address. Spotts' Scientific Research Bureau, N. Topeka, Kansas. No 22908 In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Julia Frances Lyons, Plaintiff, Thomas R Lyons, defendant. Thomas R. Lyons, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court, in and for the county of Shawnee county Kansas by Julia Frances Lyons for a divorce, and that you must answer the petition filed by her on or before 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. FAIRCHILD. (SEAL.) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: L. S. Curtis, Clerk. No. 22901. In Shawnee county, Kansas District Court. Bissie M. Wall, Plaintiff, vs. Edward G. Wall, Defendant, sensory by provocation. State of Kansas to Edward G. Wall, Defendant, greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Shawnee County Kansas District Court by the above named plaintiff; that her petition was filed in said court on the 10th day of August, 1904, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 20th day of September, A. D. 1904, judgment will be rendered against you in said court forever disintering said plaintiff from you and deceiving that the marriage contract hectofoe entered into between you and said plaintiff, be seaside and held for naught. Monson & School. Arts for Plaintiff. [Attest:] L. S. Curris, Clerk. No. 22940. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Sarah E. Harvey, Plaintiff. No. 229,30. Robert L. Harvey, Defendant. Robert L. Harvey, the defendant above named will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sarah E. Harvey, and that he must on or before Ocober 22, 1904, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from the defendant and for the custody of minor child. SARAH E. HARVEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, her att'y. NOTICE. My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at 620 Kansas avenue, in the second ward of the City of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Protat Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas, and F. Hedley package judge, will hear said application at his office in the court house in the said city of Topeka, on Wednesday, the 7th day of September, 1901, at 9 o'clock A.M. on said day. GROYER E. SMITH. Applicant. When in Salina, call on the MAN FROM ICWA at the Salina Club Room LUNCH AND GROCERIES THOS. SMITH, 501 N. Third & Fred M. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamilton. Undertakers and Funeral Directors We carry one of the finest Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. COLOR and re VIA ..-UNION P $17. the finest lines of Undertaking goods in y Sts. Topeka, Kansas. ORADO and return VIA N PACIFIC-... 17.50 We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. COLORADO EVERY DAY from June 1st to September 30th inclusive, with final return limit October 31st, 1904 FROM TOPEAK Be sure your tickets re- For full informa- F. A. L. WIS, City Apt. 525 Kau, Ave. Over 250,000 Pleased Customers Phipments made in plain bases, if no mould is used intecntents, ONE FOR WHISKEY Casper's 11 YEAR OLD WHISKEY MADE BY HONEST NORTH CAROLINA PEOPLE We know the claim to be Largest Mall New Carli People here we honest? No, warnings any known cov a Liquid jerry north Carolina state, cali per gallon, but must please or and the People of this city will honest whiskey Year Old"—5 wine, and will double tha- We have some wine to offer ceipts of $11 a plies, making t Phipship in pl Pay by I L and inkle m DSR Casper OPEKA tickets read over this line or full information impure o Ave. J. C. FULTON, Dept Agent. ONE FULL QUART OF HISKEY FREE The School Question. We are in receipt of a clipping from the Chanute Tribune written by some young colored fool who is just from Tennessee some six months ago and now tells the colored people that they ought to have separate schools. We can hardly believe that a person of our race living in Kansas and knowing the condition of our people can make such a statement, it only he had been in the state for a day, when it takes only a few hours for a man from the South after entering Kansas to see the difference between the treatment received and given them in the state from which they came. We will not reproduce the article at present, as it is so absurd and obnoxious that no one can have the patience to read it. We would advise those who love liberty and happiness to tell this young man who is fresh from somewhere in the South, that if he continues to keep up this business, he had better shake the dust of Kansas from his feet so that he will not be fit to be buried in Kansas soil. We have no room Mt. Maria Tabernacle No. 52, meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at 2 p. m.-Dt. Jennie Alexander, C. P., 918 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, Kan. St. Louis. Jennie Marysvanta WILEY JONES. W. D. COX Proprietors. The Jones Huei Muskogee Indian Territory. Silver Leaf Tabernacle No. 16, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 2 o'clock p. m.—Dt. Nancy Preston, C. P., 1507 Clark St. Parsons, Kan. Modern Tabernacle No. 28, meets the first and third Thursday afternoons, at 2 o'clock.—Dt. Deila Dorsey, Fair West Tabernacle No. 63, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner Eighth and Washington Sts.—Dt. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 1228 Barnett, St., Kansas City, Kan. Victoria Tabernacie No. 30, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Taborian hall, corner Third and Delaware Sts.—Dt. Amanda Lott, C. P., No. 424 Maple St., Leavenworth, Kan. St. Marie Tabernacle No. 10, meeta City, Kan.-Dt. Bettle Johnson, C. P., No. 311 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kan. P., 408 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at Sons of Protection hall, corner of Sixth and State St., Kansas Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11 meets the first and third Monday afternoons at M. and O. ball, corner Eighth and Washington Sea.-Dt. Jennie Floyd, C. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1, meets the first and third Wednesday afternoons at M. and O. hall, corner of Eighth and Washington St., Kansas City, Kan.-Dt. Lulu Buford C. P., 2509 North Sixth St., Kansas City, Kan. for such Negroes in Kansas; there is no room for such a one but in hell. We are sat'stied with the school system in Kansas, and every Negro who caters to this separate school question should be called down in such severe terms that he will be afraid to mention it. We know we have a few deceitful Negroes who cater to ignorant, low white men who are trying to propagate the color question. Let this young man of Iola or Chanute shut his d—n f—i mouth and learn something of Kansas and her people. TO SEE THE WORLD AIR. Get a "Katy" Album containing views of all the principal buildings, reproduced in color. Leaves loosely bound, suitable for naming. Send 25c to "Katy," 644 Katy Building, St. Louis; Mo. Liberal commission to agents and new-dealers. Write for particulars. SPECIAL OFFER—If you prefer, instead of sending me 25c, send me a receipt showing payment of fare or purchase of ticket via the M. K. & T. Ry. amounting to $3.00 or more, and I will gladly send you one of my albums. —"Katy," First-class accommodations- Seventy-five rooms--Newly opened European plan. If those who wish a fine lithograph of Pres. Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together, or a group of Abraham Lincoln, Fred T. Douglass and Booker T. Washington or a lithograph of Lincoln, Douglas 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 oppor unity of getting one of these lithograph which retail for 50 cents. That is the Rock Island rate for colonist tickets from Topeka to California and the Pacific Northwest, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Correspondingly low rate to many points in Arizona, Utah, Montana and Idaho. Here is your opportunity. You will never have a better. Call or write—today—for illustrated folder giving details of Rock Island's through car service to California. More comprehensive than that of any other line. Two routes—Scenic and Southern. Let us tell you about them and other advantages. Berths, tickets and full information at offices of connecting lines or by application to J. A. STEWART, G. A. P. D. Its a Bargain! About Your Summer Vacation Whether you are going Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michi Coast resorts, or to Europe, y by the Chicago, Milw St. Paul R Summer tourist rates are dreds of points, and no extra Scoutwest Limited, the Train City to Chicago. Leave Kansas City 5:55 to 8:55 tomorrow morning. U cities. Two stations in Kansas and Union Station. G. L. COEB, 907 Main Street, Your Vacation or you are going to the lake resorts of Minnesota or Michigan, or to the Atlantic coast, or to Europe, you should ask for rates Milwaukee and Paul Railway. Our tourist rates are now in effect to hunters, and no extra fare is charged on The Limited, the Train of Trains from Kansas City. Kansas City 5:55 tonight. Arrive Chicago now morning. Union Stations in both stations in Kansas City—Grand Avenue Station. --- About Your Summer Vacation Whether you are going to the lake resorts of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan, or to the Atlantic Coast resorts, or to Europe, you should ask for rates by the Summer tourist rates are now in effect to hundreds of points, and no extra fare is charged on The Southwest Limited, the Train of Trains from Kansas City to Chicago. Leave Kansas City 5:55 tonight. Arrive Chicago 5:55 tomorrow morning. Union Stations in both cities. Two stations in Kansas City—Grand Avenue and Union Station. THE WORLD'S FAIR LINE. 7—Daily Trains Between St Louis Leave Kansas City at 6:55 and 1:10, 9:15 and 12:00 p. m. ASK for your ticket via this link if you miss connection for one have long to wait for another. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agt., Topeka, --- Kansas. World's Fair Ser Trains Between Kansas City and—7 St Louis. Kansas City at 6:55, 8:00 and 10:10 a. m. 5 and 12:00 p. m. and 12:05 midnight. Our ticket via this line from Kansas City; connection for one of them you will not wait for another. 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. Fair Service AND Rates World's Fair Service AND Rates Through Pullmans to St. Louis Every Day On No. 10 Which I Fast of Kansas I On No. 2 Which I Fast of Kansas I On No. 6 Which I Fast of Kansas I On No.116 Which I Fast of Kansas I Low Rates to W Fifteen-Day Tickets cost $11.0 cost $12.70 Tickets limited Very Cheap Exc Tickets good for 7 days, but home For descriptive literature, sh tickets, etc., apply to T. L. KING, TU ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND S TOPEKA, K 0 Which leaves here at 8:10 a.m.— East of Kansas; sleeper runs at All. 10:00 a.m. 2 Which leaves here at 2:30 p.m.— East of Kansas; city sleeper runs over Minn. Purnington Route. 6 Which leaves here at 4:30 p.m.— East of Kansas; city sleeper runs over the Waash Railroad. 16 Which leaves here at 8:00 p.m.— East of Kansas; city sleeper runs over Missouri P. R. New Rates to World's Fair. Tickets cost $11.40 Sixty-Day Tickets Tickets limited to Dec. 15 cost $15.20. Cheap Excursion Rates. For 7 days, but honored only in coaches, $7.60 active literature, sleeping-car space, railroad apply to T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, TON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. On No. 10 Which leaves here at 8:10 a.m.— Last of Kansas State Parks at 8:10 a.m. On No. 2 Which leaves here at 2:50 p. m.— Last of Kansas City deepers over Minneapolis Route. On No. 6 Which leaves here at 4:30 p. m.— Fast of Kansas City deepers over the Wash Railroad. On No.116 Which leaves here at 8:00 p. m.— Last of Kansas City deepers over Missouri Ports R. 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,$7.00 For descriptive literature, sleeping-car space, railroad tickets, etc., apply to T. L. KING, TICKET AGENT, AICHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY, TOPEKA, KANSAS. No. 22912. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ida Younkin, Plaintiff, Samuel D. Younkin, Defendant. The said defendant. Samuel D. Younkin, is hereby notified that you have been suet by your wife, Ida Younkin, for a divorce and the custody of the four minor children, May, Ada, Edith and Ethel Younkin, and unless you answer the petition 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 minor children. JOSEPH REED, (NEAL-) Att'y for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S., CURTIS, clerk District court. Rock Island System MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY ```markdown ``` Kansas City. Mo. Southwestern Passenger Agent Kansas City, Mo. Missouri Pacific Route C. E. STYLES, A. G. P. A., Kansas City, - - - Mo. WM. DUNSON. Paper Hanging and Painting in any part of the state. Will make special prices on large contracts and guarantee all work to be first class 703 N. MAIN ST. NEW PHONE 936 WICHITA, KAS. SHAWNED In the matter of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 22d day of July, A. D. 1904, the undergiven was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charlotte Germany, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. JAS. H. GUY, Executor KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ALBERT ROSS. Editor and Manager. OFFICE: 900 N. SIXTH STREET. The greatest mistake the average Negro workman makes is paying rent. In this late day of cheap money to borrow and cheap land to buy it seems extremely foolish for any man to rent when by making one large payment down he can buy a place for the same money that he pays as rent. When we consider that Negroes are forced to pay an exhorbitant price for rent and to accept undesirable quarters in unpleasant and often unpleasant and often unhealthy, and to suffer the humiliation of notice to quit, and forcible ejection, what in the world can be really gained to show for money spent in paying rent, year in and year out? Simply, twelve worthless rent receipts. The other fellow has the money and the property and instead of the Negro owing himself he has simply paid the taxes, insurance, water and of the fellow's for owning it for him. According to U. S. Statistics there are 493, 301 Negro city and farm homes in these Western states. 260, 123 or about one-half are rented. There are 94,880 city homes owned, 65, 395 of which are clear and free, and 22,880 or one in every three are mortgaged. There are 183, 934 farm homes. 32,665 of these are clear and free, and 13, 856 or nearly one third are mortgaged. 137,413 farm homes or two cut of every three are rented. In Kansas there are 13,774 Negro and farm homes, or about one home to every four Negroes. 3,811 of these are free and clear and 1,450 or one in every three are mortgaged. 5,861 city homes, or more than one half are rented. To think that about one half of the Negro homes of Kansas are rented, and that one third of the remainder are mortgaged, and only one Negro home in every six is owned free and clear, is surprising in the extreme. In Kansas City, Kansas where one-fifth of the Kansas Negroes live, ninety per cent own their homes, some free, others mortgaged, but they are struggling accumulating, nevertheless, to get homes and pay for them In this western country where land is cheap, where the nations great bulk of business is sure to center in its greatest activity, where the soil is virgin, rich and productive, here, there is no reason whatever why the Negro resident should not buy his home pay for it and live in comfort, ease and happiness forever afterwards. He can gradually add to his possessions from time to time, and by getting in on the floor now, as his district grows his property will increase in proportionate value. He can borrow money on his property, sell at a profit or trade for something better. He has an asset that gives him financial standing and more influence in his community. He has simply pulled himself up a few notches in life. His neighbors will notice that he takes more interest in home, plants, trees and shrubbery, adds a few flowers here and there, and a garden spot to give him happiness and less expense for family provisions. A few chickens, a patch of berries and a small orchard of fruit are later acquired, and hardly before he knows it, he has laid a foundation for his family and set a high example before his children and fellowman, and derives an ample return and neat incomes that gives him a most powerful educative and uplifting influence in his community. Such a man is respected at home and abroad, and wields an inward force in his words that politics, pedagogy and preaching cannot give. Let the western Negro buy the land and pay for it, build and beautify his home, and he will find these things will elevate the thoughts, actions, habits and condition of those who he holds dearest, and bring joy and happiness to that devoted wife and the darling little loved ones at his knee. The best Negro homes of the two Kansas Cities are shown in the Colored Directory. This highclass book is a beauty in design and mechanical finish, an ornament in itself, and contains information that makes it of daily use and service at home, office, field, farm or factory. It is acknowledged to be the finest collection of gems of the most business Negroes and their possessions ever presented before the rising race readers of this section of the country. In short "It dont look like colored fo.ks work", says one old colored gentleman. The widespread demand for this book, the limited number to be printed, and the many new features recently added have caused this valuable book to be greatly sought after. Advanced price, 50cts per copy. Metropolitan Directory Co., Albert Ross, president and compiler, 939 N 6th St Kansas City Kansas Miss Bertha Cole one of our popular young lady teachers has been elected by the board of education to the principalship of the Phillips school in Armourdale at a very lucrative salary. She will have one assistant. Last Tuesday evening a pleasant party was given at the home of D. W. White in honor of his visiting neice, Miss Helen White and Miss Ivy of Danville, Va. by the young ladies of the Smart Set. Refreshments were served and the occasion was highly enjoyable. B. S. Smith is building a two story residence and Nat Singletary, four small cottages for rental purposes. We would like very much to have our subscribers in both cities to call up our Home Phone 42 West and give us the interesting news of their circle each week. Mrs. Nancy P. Bruce, who owns a number of houses to rent in this city, has departed for Colorado Springs to spend a short vacation visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Gee. Mr. James H. Guy of Topeka paid the Branch Office a pleasant call last week. Miss Sarah Chinn entertained a number of friends in honor of Miss Furinda Crouch of Lawrence, Kans. last week. The U. B. F. and Sisters of S. M. T. of the two Kansas Cities will celebrate Emancipation day at Stewart's Park Sept 22. Lawyer Martin, a graduate of K. U. has been elected teacher of the Quindaro public school. An English Mock Court will be held at Rev. Bacote's church 10th and Charlotte, Sept. 23 for the benefit of the Sunday School 777 TABORIAN NOTES 333 ATCHISON The social at McInteers Monday evening by the Palatine Gaurds was largely attended. Dtr Alice Shobe and Mammie Carey are indisposed. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of this city are sparing no pains to make their celebration the 22nd the best in the history of the order. Dtr. Mary Glover is remodleing her house. Dtr. Mayme Clark and family have to 40 Utah Ave. Orange Barnett of Louisville, Ky. is visiting in the city. Society in the U.S. Our society is similar in character and management to the KNIGHTS AND LADIES AND SECURITY, A O U W., and MODERN WOODMEN. No intelligent Negro should be without INSURANCE heprotection of our tames warrants no delay in the matter of insurance. Good agents wanted. For further information write Lincoln Institute, THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN Missouri State School for Colored Youth 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. For further information write to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., LL.D., PRESIDENT. JEFFERSON CITY. MISSOURI Mesdames J. E. Clard and Lula Day were expelled from lodge for talking too much. We have taken in $25.34 this quarter and paid out $17.90. Balance in treasury and bank, $15.55. ADALINE OLIVER, H. P. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan returned from Atchison last Saturday. The True Eleven is progressing nicely. Macendonia Tabernacle No 93 is progressing nicely. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan will leave for Iola and other Southern points in a few days. The Twelve Star club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reynolds Monday evening Sept. 19. A Suggestion. On August 9th and 23rd and Sept. 13th and 27th the M. K. & T. R'y will sell excursion tickets from St. Louis, Hannibal, Kansas City Junction City and intermediate points in Missouri and Kansas to points in the Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas at the extremely low rate of $15.00 for the round trip. Tickets good 21 days from date of sale with liberal stopover privileges. You have friends in the Old States; you want them to visit you, or you want them to come and see what the Southwest is and what it offers. Why not write them and acquaint them with the low rate excursions? If you want literature to send them it will be cheerfully furnished by addressing "KATY." St. Louis. WOODMEN HALLOWEEN PROTECTION Wm. Waters, 504 KANSAS AVE. Clothes Cleaned & pressed. ATCHISON, - KANSAS. STEVENSON HOUSE. 2029—WALNUT STREET—2029 Everything First-class. Hot and Cold Baths. Mme. Carrie M. Stevenson, Prop. John H. Stevenson, Mgr. ST. LOUIS. - - - MO. Henry Hutchinson Rooms, Board, Lunch. Open day and night. 212Deleware St. Leavenworth 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 older states. This Association is the most efficient of its kind in existence, and has agents everywhere in the United States. If you wish to sell your farm town or other property, or if you desire capital for factories, mercantile establishments, or any of the industries, please address B. S LEMON, Secretary Immigration Bureau, Dept A, Frisco Building, St. Louis, Mo. S. A. Hynnis, General Immigration Agent. Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Issues policies. the sums of $25 $500, $1,000, also $75 $100, $150 and $20 for children over 6 years of age. This is the only colored Fraternal Insurance is similar in character and management MIES OF SECURITY, A O U W., and o intelligent Negro should be without of our tammies warrants no delay in the nts wanted. For further information write C. THOMAS, Natl Sec., 7th street, Topeka, Kansas. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP Delivery MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seven DAY SCHOOL FOR NE TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER QUITATION Free except in the Medical Department MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULA TION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. DENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. 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 LAW SCHOOL. Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 25, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. For catalogue or further information address The Treasury of the University, or the Secretary of Medical, F. J. BRADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; L. Topeka Industrial and "THE WESTER" Five teachers from that famous DOMINATIONAL school for the christain Culture. on Industrial and Educational Institution THE WESTERN TVSKEEN teachers from that famous institution. The C NATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West Culture. For enquiries or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, via: Medical, F. J. SHADOW, M. D., 601 R. St. N. W., LAW, JAMES F. BUNDT, ESQ., 407 Puth St. N. W. Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute "THE WESTERN TVSKEGEE" Five teachers from that famous institution. The ONLY UNDE NOMINATIONAL school for the Negroes of the West. A school of Christain Culture. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR H LA DHELL GIRLS DORMORY DEPARTMENT — Normal, N. Industriay, Business, Water E. commu- BRIDES LAUGHT—Carpent motion, Labelling, Newing, Dres- mines of Science, Agricultural in struc- tual and Mechanical Drwing. ADVAN AGES—Esserts teach to fun activities and one-timing observations, from 10 a.m. loca- tions built by stars of the community. The Fort Erie begins. First wav- ening day. For further information. WILLIAM R. CAL TOPEKA. THE MITCHEL Leavenworth. The Board of Directors of Mitc- services of Mrs. Lazzie Mitc- solicitor and it is her inten- tion. Any donations given her will be Board of Directors of the hosp. First-class Physicians and Nur- Institution in the West for For further information. DR. C. M. MOATES. WESTERN U RIVEN — Normal, Normal Preparatory, Business, Music Ecution. ES LAUGHT—Carpentry Painting, Printing, Sewing, Dressmaking, Laundry, Home, Agricultural in its varied phases, Stemmed Mechanical Drwing. N AGES — Exercises to motivate self help on nutrition and diet, training of young women, education of 105 acres, location and sanitation the rests of every commutation in the farm begins Friday, Sept 18th. Try to find another information address. WILLIAM R. CARTER. PRINCESS TOPEKA. KANSAS. MITCHELL HOSPITAL Peacenworth. Kansas Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured Mrs. Lizzie Miton of Leavenworth, tutor and it is her intention to travel for this donations given her will be thankfully received and of Directors of the hospital. His Physicians and Nurses in attendance institution in the West for the care of Colorectal For further information or particulars, add: M. MOATES. LEAVENWOOD ESTERN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT — Normal, Normal Preparatory, Agricultural, Industrial, Business, Marine Excursion. BRIDES LAUGHT—Carpentry Painting. Printing. Book Binding. Lathing. Sewing. Dress making. Laundrying. Basketry. Dress making. Agriculture in its various phases. Stenography. Architectural and Mechanical Drawing. ALVAN AGES—Excellent training able self help encouraged, very useful and ample room for training of young women, rigid rocoline maintained, type of 105 acres, location and sanitation the very best, enclosed but not steps of every commotion. The Fort Farnborough Thursday, Sept 11th. Try to be present the evening day. For further information address. WILLIAM R. CARTER. PRINCIPAL. TOPEKA. KANSAS. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR The Board of Directors of Mitchell Hospital has secured the services of Mrs. Luzque Miton of Leavenworth as their solicitor and it is her intention to travel for this hospital. Any donations given her will be thankfully received by the Board of Directors of the hospital. First-class Physicians and Nurses in attendance. The finest Institution in the West for the care of Colored People. For further information or particulars, address, DR. C. M. MOATES, - - - LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. . . . DEPARTMENTS: Theological, Co State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, P mal, Musical (Instrumental organ and harmony, Drawi Carpentry, Printing and B Stenography and Typewriti Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laur ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location fluences and Thorough Teach INFORMATION: For terms, price write to William T. 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ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A. M., D.D., PRESIDENT. 'Phones {Office—Bell—"White" 4302. Residence—Bell—"West" 15. 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 Instructors. Medical Department. DEPARTMENT PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES in Session. NEW MATRICULANTS. DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $30. COLLEGE, $70. BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 Educational Institute IN TVSKEGEE" institution. The ONLY UND degrees of the West. A school Journal Preparatory, Agriculture. Painting, Printing, Bookbinding, Laundrying, Basketball, Artificial phases, Stenography, Art. 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