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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NEGRO BUSINESS IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY The Indian Territory is the Paradise of the poor man, rich and fertile in its resources. The colored man or woman who has a dollar to spend, and wishes to become a factor in this world should not fail to take advantage of this golden opportunity. If we fail to get in on this offering the gates are forever closed against us. Thousands of acres of land in the Creek nation, owned and controlled by freedmen and Indians; the white man buying it for a song. Negroes from the South are selling out their belongings and making for this paradise. A few of these wise-looking Negroes in Chicago, New York and other large cities should stop and think of the future and the advantages that are being offered to those who need to move up. Go to Muskogee and see the number of Negroes in business ```markdown ``` [Picture of a man with a mustache and a bow tie. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is a solid black oval.]] ATT'Y PHINEAS R. PRICE. less in that country than in any other country we know of. If this race expects to grow and prosper and to keep pace with the times, they had better follow the example set by the Negroes in the territory. Get into business for yourselves, thereby furnishing employment for your own boys and girls. The Creek Citizens' bank, which is one of the most substantial institutions in the territory, with Hon. A.G. W. Sango at the head, is commendable to the race. Mr. Sango, seeing the necessity of doing something to protect his people from the white grafters from the states, who flock to that country by train loads, organized this bank. It not only provides a safe place for their money, but handles the business of those who cannot manage their own affairs; acts guardian, administrator, sells and buys land, --- S. R. PRICE. negotiates loans on real estate and in fact is the guardian angel for the protection of the people. As this bank and other institutions of its kind are doing in Muskogee, so other similar institutions could be established in various portions of the country. This was the first Negro bank with a Negro president and other officers that we ever saw. So much of interest did we see in connection with this bank that we can never forget it. There was a large, steel, safe, with time-lock vaults, a fine roll-top desk and revolving chair and other fixtures, and so much cash! The Negro president discussing loans and discounts, while customers were coming and going. The men who are connected with this bank are worth more than a quarter of a million dollars. quarter of a million dollars. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 10, 1905. M. H. B. PRESIDENT A. G. W. SANGO. Special Muskoge [Name] SECRETARY GEO. H. DAVIDSON. INTRO: OR VIEW OF THE CH THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD INF: OR VIEW OF THE CREPK CITIZENS' REALTY BANK. We were surprised to see an old freedman come in and ask the banker if he could take care of $500 that he had lying around the house. To look at the old man, one would have thought he was looking for charity. Nearly all of the old heads have money; it is only the young Negro who wants to dude around, compel his wife to sell her land for him to sport on, and especially the young men from the North and West. We find the young Negroes from Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas and other southern states are moving into the territory and going into business. Of the many depositors of this bank, they tell us that more than nine-tenths are of the older class. A. G. W. BANGO, the president and founder of this bank, is a Creek Indian, and was The Creek Citizens Bank is One of the Strongest and Best Financial Institutions in That Portion of the Territory. The Officials of This Great Financial Concern are Worth Over a Quarter of a Million Dollars. A Brief Personal Sketch of Their Rapid Rise to Men of Wealth and Power. e, I. T., Edition REJK CITIZENS' REALTY BANK. born on a farm adjoining Muskogee which he now owns. His father migrated from Alabama with the Creek Indians to the place where the city of Muskogee now stands. He is of royal blood and can trace his ancestry for centuries back. He attended the territory schools and Lincoln institute at Jefferson City, Mo. He has held many positions of trust and discharged all duties with credit and honor to his people. He has always been of a thrifty disposition. He has been a cautious purchaser, and controls 1400 acres of the best land of the territory, 400 of which are located in the suburbs of Muskogee. With the development of the territory and the influx of a large number of our people, Mr. Sango early saw the necessity of a financial institution which would conserve the interests of all, and aid them in developing such claims as they might secure. Mr. Sango is also president of the Oil and Gas Co., of the Benevolent Relief and Investment associa- The cashier, Mr. W. A. Rentic, was a native of the Creek nation, born in February 1862, where he has since resided. He graduated from Roger Williams university in 1886, and taught school in the territory four years. He was a member of the Creek council and was for eight years superintendent of the Creek educational board. He is also prosecuting attorney of the Creek council. He is a married man and has six children. He owns and controls over 880 acres of land and some valuable city property. George K. Davidson, the secretary and assistant cashier, was born April 1, 1882, in a log cabin four miles from Muskogee, where his parents owned 300 acres of bottom land. He attended the schools of the territory until 1896, when he entered Lincoln institute at Jeffer- --- M. H. CASHIER son City, Mo., graduating with honors in 1902. In the fall of the same year he entered the business college at Dixon, Ill., and in 1903 completed a course of book-keeping, stenography and typewriting. He accepted a position as private stenographer to the county treasurer of Lee county, Ill. for six months. Afterwards he returned home to accept a position as private secretary to Chief Porter, who is head of the Creek government. He is kind, affable, and owns 160 acres of the best land a crow ever flew over. His father is one of the wealthiest men in or around Muskogee. Mr. Davidson is also a notary public, a politician, is president of the Negro Republican club of Muskogee and has practiced law with Wiley Jones, the capitalist. The attorney and counselor, Phineas R. Price, was born in Texas in 1877, and was educated in the schools of the same state. He was NUMBER 6: ly and Go There! admitted to practice in Oklahoma in 1901, and in the Indian Territory in 1903. Mr. Price makes a specialty of civil practice. He has been admitted to practice in the U. S. supreme court. He was married to Miss Marie Pemberton, and a few years ago a boy was born to them, in whom they take great pride. BANK AND IRUST COMPANY. One of the greatest enterprises of Muskogee, a credit not only to, the citizens of that city, but to the colored people of the entire nation, is the Creek Citizens' Realty Bank and Trust Co., located at 322 North Second street. It was incorporated under the laws of the territory June 6, 1904, with a capital of $50,000, paid up $31,000, loans and discounts, $5,000, bank fixtures, $2,076.23, real estate holdings, consisting of farm land, mineral leases and city property $28,51922 and $3,500 worth of stock in other companies. The bank's correspondent is the City National bank of Kansas City, Mo. This bank issues letters of credit --- CASHIER W. A. BENTIE. and does a regular banking business makes loans on farms, collateral and all gilt-edged securities. It is the largest ban controlled by colored men in the United States. It has some of the best and most valued holdings in oil, gas and coal lands. A few shares of stock yet remain unsold. We were proud to walk into this institution and see a Negro bank president, cashier, teller, director and general attorney in consultation and passing upon securities and loans. The business of this bank is done mostly with the freedmen and Indians. The organizers of this institution, seeing the necessity of something of this kind to protect the wealth and interests of those who are selling their surplus land, will meet the grafters from the states who are flocking to the paradise of the Negro of the Greek nation to rob them of their hard earnings. The following is the list of directors of the bank: A. G. Sango, G. Tucker, W. A. Rentie, G. K. Davidson, L. Sango, Jr., W. M. McIntosh, R C. Monroe, D. A. Roberts, L, Norwood. JUDGE AMBROSE A. M'REA, A DISTINGUISHED MUSKOGEE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW THE FREEDMEN'S LAND TRUST COMPANY! Mitchell and Simmons Making Marked and Commendable Strides. Judge A. S. McRea, attorney and counsellor at law, of Muskogee, was born in Lefiore county, Miss., December 9. '63. He attended the public schools of that county. He was raised on a farm, and toiled and struggled in the cotton fields of Mississippi. His aspiration was to become a useful citizen, not only to his race, but to all with whom he came in contact. He attended the Aloon university of Mississippi; he also took a course in the law department of the state university, and was admitted to the bar of Greenville, Miss. in 1889, where he practiced law five years. He was highly respected by the bench and bar as a lawyer of ability and integrity. He migrated from there to Wabeseka, Ark, where he did a lucrative business for five years, and this is where he distinguished himself as a great criminal lawyer. He defended several murder cases and was successful in saving Nicks from the gallows. In 1901 he came to Fort Gibson, I. T., looking for better fields to expand his legal ability. After a short stay he came to Muskogee, where he has since resided and built up one of the greatest practices of any Negro barrister in the United States. He practices in all the Territorial courts, and in the Supreme court of the United States, to which he was admitted in 1899. These are a few of the cases he has prosecuted and won in the past few years: The Citizenship of Freedmen, which involves the question of constitutional law, and the interpretation of treaties. He caused to be admitted to the roll of freedmen from five to seven hundred which was considered the downfall and possesses of no right of citizenship by the tribal authorities. The amount in these cases was 77,000 acres of land and $4,200,000, which took several years of hard work to unravel and adjust. He owns 160 acres near Vinita, I. T., Cherokee nation, 40 acres adjoining the town to be platted. He also owns 24,000 of land near Wagoner, 1 T., which is one of the most fertile regions in the Creek nation. He owns a fine residence on Elgin and MILTON C. SIMMONS, the treasurer of the Freedmen's Land and Trust company, is one of the energetic and industrious young men of the Lone Star state. He own one half interest in a 75x80 one story brick building, which cost $12 000. He was born in Hunt county, Texas. January 25, 1880. He attended the public schools until he was sixteen J. H. H. MR. SIMMONS. and completed a course at the Wiley university in 1904. After spending the summer at home, he decided to go to Indian Territory. He came to Muskogee last fall and is doing an extensive business in real estate He owns two fine residence lots on Fifteenth and Dennison streets in the aristocratic portion of the city. He also owns a dray line consisting of three double teams. He is a single man and would not object to getting acquainted with some beautiful maid. He has made many friends during his stay in the city, and the fact that Eighth, in which he lives; also several houses on which he receives large monthly incomes. He was married in November, 1901 to Miss Bessie Phillips, one of the leading ladies of Choteau, I. T. Their two-year-old ```markdown ``` boy is the pride and pleasure of the family. The Judge takes great pride in shaping the politics of the territory, and is its leading politician. His success in this particular is due to IS LAND RUST COMPANY! Making Marked and Com- e Strides. he has been successful in other busi- ness is evidence of the success of his Realty Trust company. Mr. Mitchell was born May 17, 1876. He has lived in Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas, and is well acquainted with the South and its people. He first settled in Wagoner in January, 1898, and studied medicine under Dr. C. A. Bailey, one of the best white physicians in in the territory. Thence to Muskogee where he entered into the service of the Barnes Investment company. Seeing that the business was prosperous, he decided to make business for himself. He owns several lots and 640 acres of land at Wagoner. He is a thorough going western [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his chest.] MR MITCHELL. rustler. He received his education through his father, J. G. Mitchell, who was a school teacher. After he reached manhood, he followed the advice of Horace Greeley. his honesty and truthfulness to his friends. Judge Raymond, of the Western district of the territory, who holds court at Muskogee, is one of his staunch friends and supporters While Judge Raymond is now at the [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and glasses, looking slightly to the side.] M. capitol of the nation, and his reputation at stake, Mr. McCrea is using his best and most honorable methods to defend the cause of the man whom he thinks is being maligned by his enemies. He is a member of the judge and known operated. He has a neat Okmulgee ave. The ness in the territor consult him, as he and went west to grow up with the country. With pluck and energy and not a cent in his pocket, he be gan to make a reputation for him self. He was married to Miss Maud Garland, an accomplished young lady of St. Louis. He is now enjoy ing his honeymoon, but notwithstanding this, he is attending to bus iness, This company, located at 222 N. Second street, and conducted by Messrs. Mitchell and Simmons, is destined to become one of the largest corporations conducted by colored men in the territory. The firm has spacious quarters, three rooms, 5. 6 and 7, Churchill building, with modern furniture such as goes to make up a first class business office. Mr. Mitchell the president and Mr. M. C. Simmons, the treasurer, are the active members of the firm, which was organized January 1, 1905. They negotiate loans, buy, sell and lease land. They have handled over 10,000 acres of farm land. and 3,000 feet of city property The firm will be incorporated under the laws of the territory in a short time. Several thousand dollars of Eastern money is now being negotiated by this firm. to be loaned on good territorial farm land. Prominent in Business Circles MR. A. L. NORWOOD. Owner of hack line and barbershop located at 27 West Okmulgee street. is one of the most prosperous colored men in that section of the country. He was born in Waco, Texas, Feb'y 2, 1865. He began his career in the early days punching cattle on the plains of Texas. He made several trips on the western trail to Montana and the Black Hills of South Dakota and managed at different times herds of from seven to eight thousand. He opened his hack line and barber shop business about two years ago. He owns a nice 3 chair shop and a fine line of haces which meets all trains. He has telephone at shop and house. He is considered a bus- Muskogee Republican club, and was appointed by that organization to draw and present to the club resolutions indorsing the standing of Judge Raymond and pledging him its support. He speaks in highest terms of M. H. H. the judge and knows he will be exonerated. He has a neat law office at 204 Okmulgee ave. Those having busi ness in the territory will do well to consult him, as he has succeeded in iness man and owns several pieces of good property. He owns a fine tenroom residence which is modern and up to date. We have visited several cities, and as yet have failed to see a residence as finely and n atly furnished as his. He has a devoted wife and two children, whom he takes delight in making happy. His daughter. Miss Mattie, is a student at Fork university, Nashville, Ienn. He is a Mason, Odd Fellow, K. P. and deacon of the Central Baptist church; also a director of the Creek Citizens' bank. It is a pleasure to meet Mr. Norwood. He is one who is highly es- --- 1 MR. NORWOOD. teemed by the citizens of Mu-kogee He is generous, honest, and a gentleman in every sense of the word. It is this class of men upon whom the salvation of the race depends. It is quite interesting to be with him and hear him narrate his many difficult experiences on the trail in the early settlement of Texas, Montana and Dakota. He has several groups of pictures showing long wagon trains either preceding or following the great herds of cattle that he was with. He made hay while the sun shone, and saved his hard earnings, which he now enjoys. building up a lucrative practice and has made a small fortune by it. We see no reason why others in like professions cannot do the same. The Judge is undoubtedly one of the most substantial attorneys we ```markdown ``` ever met. We venture the assertion that there is not another Negro law yer in the United States with the civil practice that this jurist has. We have met several criminal lawyers among our race, but very few THE ELLIOTT B MAGN Elliott Bros., who conduct agents furnishing, clothing and shoe store in the Jones block on South Second street, deserve great credit for the business like manner in which they conduct this growing enterprise. This establishment was opened Nov. 11, '04. with a line of the finest and best goods to be found on the market. Should a person walk into this neat, attractive store and didn't see the proprietors, the first thought that would enter one's mind would be that the place belonged to some wealthy Jew or a weite man, as it is the custom of these people to conduct enterprises of this character. The Elliott Bros., are natives of Starksville, Miss. T. J having first saw the light of day in 1875 and George W. in 1869. They attended the public schools of their native state, and after coming to Kansas, T. J. entered Hobson Institute at Parsons. He taught school in Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet Successors to Undertakers a ```markdown ``` We carry one of the fines Topcka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. who arbitrate in cases of equity. if the question should arise before the president of the United States today which was before the late President Harrison when the Court of Appeal was originated by Congress. There were 100 applicants for one position, and when a delegation of distinguished colored citizens called upon the president to employ a colored lawyer to fill such a position, he asked the question if the race had a man who was well versed in law and fully up to the requirements of the adjudication of civil and criminal law. The delegation hesitated somewhat as to the kind of answer to give. The matter was left open at this point. This great and experienced attorney, Mr. McRea, would fully edver all the requirements asked by the president. He is constantly, before the courts in the interests of civil litigation involving thousands of dollars. He is distinguished mostly as a great criminal lawyer, and has defeated several murder cases and other cases of felony and misdemeanors in the territory. In his private life he is a prince. He is a member of several secret orders, among which are the K: P., Odd Fellows, Blue Lodge and Knights Templar. He is a member of the A. M. E. church, which he has represented in conference at different times, the last time at Columbus, O. He deals extensively in real estate and makes private loans. He is estimated to be worth at least $50,000 in real and personal property. He has one of the best law libraries in Muskogee. When in Kansas City stop at 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City. Missouri ROTHERS NIFICIENT STORE. Kansas, and was assistant principal of the city schools of Mushogee for one year, and principal of the Talehassee schools about the same length of time when he resigned to accept a position with W. H. Smith & Son's general mercantile establishment. He had charge of the clothing and shoe departments, and last year, he and his brother opened a business for themselves. T. J. Elliot was married to Miss Willa A. Alberta, an accomplished young lady, who at one time was a student in the Topeka Industrial Institute. She is a native of Waggoner, and was considered one of the leading young ladies of the Territory. The Elliott Bros., are splendid business men-courteous and polite and conduct themselves in a manner that is winning for them an enviable place in the business world. We are proud of this establishment and extend to them our best wishes. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. nd Embalmers. st lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka, Kansas. IF YOU WANT CASH FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS I CAN GET IT. No Matter What Your Property is Worth or in what city, town, state or territory it is located. FREE OF CHARGE, and terms will be of great value to you, even if you show before you forget it. If you want to buy any the country, tell me your requirements. I will FREE OF CHARGE, and terms for handling it. The information I will give you will be of great value to you, even if you should decide not to sell. You had better write today before you forget it. If you want to buy any kind of Farm, House or Business, in any part of the country, tell me your requirements. I will guarantee to fill them promptly and satisfactorily. A. P. Tone Wilson, Jr. 413 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Ks. If you want sell, fill out and mail this blank today: Please send, without cost to me, a plan for finding a cash buyer for my property, which consists of... Town... County... State... Following is a brief description... Lowest cash price Name..... Address. Guarantee Gold Bond MUSKOGEE. A GOOD INSTITUTION. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts ... $3,962 80 Overdrafts ... 321 12 Bonds, Premiums & Stocks 1,992 50 Furniture and Fixtures ... 1,130 00 Cash and Sight Exchange 1,166 97 Real Estate ... 3,150 00 $11,723 39 Guarantee Gold Bond Loan and Savings Co. MUSKOGEE. INDIAN TERRITORY. THE CAFE Capital paid in... $5 000 00 Net Surplus... 1,852 32 Deposits Subject to Check 872 07 Time Deposits... 4,000 00 I, Wm H. Sims, Secretary and Manager of the Guarantee Gold Bond Loan and Savings Company, upon cath certify that the above statement is true and correct to the term implies, and handles his guests with the dignity and grace of a king. A WYBARK CITIZEN. H. P. Ewing of Wybark, Indian Territory was born in Marshall county, Tenn., in 1864 and in 1878 came to Kansas, where he was a successful potato grower at Loring. During his residence in Kansas, he was one of the promoters of the Kansas City Casket and Embalming Co., an institution that is now enjoying a lucrative business. In 1893 Mr. Ewing folded his tent and hied himself away to the Indian Territory, landing at Wybark, where he has since resided, each year making an increase in his bank account. He leased 500 acres of land and began at his old trade, that of growing potatoes, and the [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. A. P. Tone Wilson, Jr., 413 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KANSAS. The Guarantee Gold Bond Loan and Savings company is one of the safest and best institutions in this section of the country. This concern was incorporated in 1903 with a capital stock of $20,000, and from this time it has prospered until today it is considered one of the leading financial institutions of Muskogee. The institution was organized by Dr. W. H. Sims, one of the leading physicians and surgeons of the territory. He was born in Aberdeen, Miss., Sept 19, 1862. He attended the county schools of that locality, and later was a student in Tugulu university in the town of Aberdeen. He afterwards took a three years course at Fisk university, and taught school ten years in the state of Texas, returning to Washington, D. C., where he entered Howard university and graduated in medicine. He is a practical optician and the only one of Afro-American blood south and west of the Mississippi river. The most remarkable thing in connection with his school life was the flat refusal to permit him to enter the medical college in Topeka on account of his color. "Father Time" brings about many changes, and the school that refused to admit Dr. Sims is now attended by a half dozen Negro students. He attended the dental school in Kansas City. Mo. as an Indian. The doctor came to Muskogee in 1892. where he has since enjoyed a lucrative practice. He has a nice home and a wife and three children with whom to enjoy the blessings of life. In his office a young lady stenographer attends to his affairs and is very efficient. Dr. Sims is secretary and manager of the Guarantee Gold Bond Loan and Savings Co. That they are succeeding may be seen by the following financial statement: Rooming House and Cafe. ```markdown ``` The "Jones Cafe" in the Wiley Jones building and the rooming house over the Creek Grocery company's store on South Second street is one of the best conducted business enterprises in Muskogee. Everything is neat, clean and first class in every particular. The accommodations are all that could be desired, making it an ideal place to stop. Mrs. Wilson, formerly of Mansfield, La., conducts the rooming house. She is an accomplished lady, strictly business, and conducts her house in a manner that reflects great credit, not only upon herself, but it is an honor to the city of Muskogee, and a living testimonial of the business enterprise and ability of our women. Her husband is a first class caterer and manages the cafe. He is a business man in every sense the If I did not have the ability and facilities to sell your property, I certainly could not afford to pay for this advertisement. This "ad" (like all my other "ads") is practically sure to place on my list a number of new properties, and I am just as sure to sell these properties and make enough money in commissions to pay the cost of these "ads" and make a good profit besides. That is why I have so large a real estate business today. Why not put your property among the number that will be sold as a result of these "ads." I will not only be able to sell it—some time—but will be able to sell it quickly. I am a specialist in quick sales. I have the most complete and up-to-date equipment. I have branch offices throughout the country, and a field force of men to find buyers. I do not handle all lines usually carried by the ordinary real estate agents. I MUST SELL real estate—and lots of it—or go out of business. I can assure you I am not going out of business. On the contrary, I expect to find, at the close of the year, that I have sold twice as many properties as I did the past year, but it will first be necessary for me to "list" more properties. I want to list YOURS and SELL it. It doesn't matter whether you have a farm, a home without any land, or a business; it doesn't matter what it is worth, or where it is located. If you will fill out the blank letter of inquiry below and mail it to me today, I will tell you how and why I can quickly convert the property into cash, and will give you my complete plan, 1 desire to buy property corresponding approximately with the following specifications: Town or city ..... County..... State..... Price between $..... and $..... I will pay $..... down and balance..... Itemmarks'..... Name..... Address..... INTERIOR VIEW OF BANKING ROOM. A FORMER KANSAN. LIABILITIES nd Savings Co. TERRITORY. best of my knowledge and belief Wm H. SIMS, See'y and Man'g Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of Nov., 1904 LENNA LANNIGAN, Notary Public. This institution carries on a general banking business, distributing among its customers small banks that hold from $5 to $6 for the pur- THE MASTER pose of collecting and saving their spare dimes, quarters, etc for which they pay the depositors € per cent interest. This is the first Negro bank to institute this system, and it is the best thing that could possibly have been done for the good of the colored people in the Territory. A child can start a bank account and have nickels and dimes earning money while he works or attends school. first year gathered over 50,000 bushels, besides raising a large crop of cabbage and onions. He has erected a magnificent store room, 20x40 feet at a cost of $500, in which he conduits a mercantile business. Last year the parties from whom he leased the land violated their contract, causing Mr. Ewing to lose heavily. He now has a suit pending in the United States court for $10,000 damages, to which he is justly entitled. Wybark is a small station five miles out of Muskogee. Mr. Ewing is destined to be one of the wealthiest men in these parts and he is also favorably mentioned as the next postmaster at this point, which would reflect great credit upon all concerned. FARM MISCELLANY The nitrogen of the soil is one of its most important constituents and a fertilizing element that quickly disappears. It volatizes rapidly and one of the chief agents of holding it in the soil is the humus. When the humus becomes exhausted the nitrogen escapes with increased rapidity. Experiments with continuous wheat growing on the same soil have shown that the animal and vegetable matter in the soil disappears very rapidly. This causes the liberation of the nitrogen. As long as the nitrogen is in combination with and forms a part of the humus, or decaying animal and vegetable matter of the soil, it is in a stable form; but as soon as the humus decays the nitrrygen is liberated in various gases and soluble forms, which are easily lost from the soil. It is the statement of scientists that there is no element that is so readily lost as nitrogen. It is not possible for the mineral forms of plant food, such as potash and phosphoric acid, to be converted into gaseous and soluble forms by the ordinary chemical changes that take place in the soil, as in the case of nitrogen. With them the principal loss is in their removal from the soil as plant food. But with humus it is different. There is a loss of course of the plant food by its being used by the crops, but much additional is leached downward by the soil water and some is sent off in the form of gas when the humus decays. We have an illustration of this in the decay of piles of manure and vegetable matter. We say that we can smell the ammonia rising from them; but that ammonia is the gas into which the nitrogen in the decaying mass is being changed. The loss of soil nitrogen can only be prevented by keeping up the humus in the soil. In most countries rotation of crops alone is able to do this. Some men brag that they have grown wheat year after year on the same soil for a generation without loss, but it will be found that such soil was in the beginning very rich in humus. By all means rotate, and include in the rotation some of the legumes. Winter-Grown Asparagus. Asparagus can be grown in the cellar in winter wherever the owner heats his house by means of a furnace. The natural conditions in such a cellar are favorable to the forcing of asparagus, as the temperature at night usually hovers around 55 degrees and in the day time runs from 65 degrees to 80 degrees. We do not believe that the amateur will find much profit in this, but some of the professional gardeners do, and it may interest some of our readers to try the experiment and have a few messes of tender asparagus in winter. To get the results named, roots are dug up in the fall before the ground is too hard frozen to make digging them out possible. If the roots have been frozen, so much the better, as they then respond more quickly to the forcing process. They are placed in boxes in the cellar after the furnace. Two or three inches of soil should be under the roots and five, six or more inches of earth above, as the shoots need to be protected from even the dim light that is found in a cellar. Light is not needed to make the roots produce shoots, as they produce them from the substance laid up in the roots, but do not take anything from the soil. Nevertheless, much moisture is needed, as the shoots cannot develop without the help of a good deal of water. A neglect in supplying moisture will soon render the roots unproductive. Roots should begin to produce shoots in about twenty-five days after being placed in the cellar. At some of the stations roots placed in the cellar about the first of December have produced four or five good cuttings before the middle of February. When the roots are done producing they have to be thrown away, as they will thenceforth be of no good for the developing of tops and new roots. Farmer's Review. Lime for Dairy and Stable. In Denmark there is a box of lime in every dairy or creamery, where it is of use in rinsing out vessels to keep them sweet and clean, and to wash down the creamery floors and to purify the air generally. We are using it to a small extent in this country, but it is not common enough. It is one of the best purifiers and cheapest. Its use can be applied to the cows' drinking troughs in warm weather, to remove the scum or organic matter therefrom; it can be applied in the cow stable, where it is most invaluable. We know of nothing as effective as slaked lime with carbolic acid mixed in it, for giving the surroundings of the barn a wholesome atmosphere. This cheap and handy agent is readily made by slaking the lime, filling a three-gallon pail about half full, adding about two ounces of crude carbolic acid. If the lime is not all to be used at one time it can be put away in an air-tight vessel, but it is best to use it fresh. For the dairy and creamery use the slaked lime only—slaked just before using. It has the physical advantages, as well, in lighting up the barn, in making it sweet, clean and wholesome when sprayed on the walls, in the spring and fall.—Farmers' Guide. The Sunflower State's Star. While pass Came sound Some white But one I r No handsome No polished 'Twas just Who attract Since then, To see just He worked To win the And, now t That at the And loud a "Hurrah fo ELLIG Clothing, It's While passing down the street one day Came sounds of noise from boys at play— Some white, some black, both large and small But one I noticed more than all. No handsome features marked his face, No polished ways that added grace; Twas just an ill-clad Negro boy Who attracted me in all his joy. Since then, at times, I've had a chance To see just how that boy advanced. He worked and studied hard each year To win the name that we revere. And, now today, how glad we are That at the banquet he's the star; And loud and clear these words are sung: "Hurrah for William T. Vernon!" NELLIE GLASS, PARSONS, BILLIOTT BROTH Gents' Furnishings, thing, Boots, Shoes, It's a pleasure to how goods. kogee, Ind. W. ADAM DEALER IN Goods, Boots, Shoes Gents' Furnishings. Quick Sales and Small Profits. Okmulgee Ave. Muskogee Creek Grocery While passing down the street one day Came sounds of noise from boys at play— Some white, some black, both large and small— But one I noticed more than all. No handsome features marked his face, No polished ways that added grace; 'Twas just an ill-clad Negro boy Who attracted me in all his joy. Since then, at times, I've had a chance To see just how that boy advanced. He worked and studied hard each year To win the name that we revere. And, now today, how glad we are That at the banquet he's the star; And loud and clear these words are sung: "Hurrah for William T. Vernon!" NELLIE GLASS, PARSONS, KANSAS. Gents' Furnishings, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Etc. It's a pleasure to how goods. J. W. Dry Good Gen Quick 22 W. Okmulge The Cre Staple a Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Gents' Furnishings. Quick Sales and Small Profits. 22 W. Okmulgee Ave. MUSKOGEE, I. T. The Creek Grocery Co. Table and Fancy Grocer Prompt Service. kogee, Ind. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Prompt Service. Muskogèe, Ind. Ter. GET THE BEST! USE ONLY GET THE BEST! USE ONLY Taylor's Perfection Flour AND Taylor's Pure Buckwheat Flour Insist upon being furnished the above popular bronds of flour, and you will certainly get the best in the market. The Taylor Grain Co., TOPEKA, SKANAS. Muskogee, DEALERS IN day day— and small— ce, ce sr ung: PERSONS, KANSAS. ROS. gts, es, Etc. ds. Ind. Ter'y AMS, shoes and gags. its. USKOGEE, I. T. ry Co. proceries. Ind. Ter. EST! f. ‘ t . » e zz 7 es Copeka Plaindealer. | ——————— Publsbed 21 Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. on Fdday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. use East Seventa Steaer Oe WICK CHILES, - = — Busnes Manacer 1. B. CHILDERS, : - - Eorror iach ice onan ann Ove car by math... -. 22-2. erneneereneaceeee ¥t.50 = B MODUS Vy Mall.....--ne- steve esecers oe GFT.00 Aiivee sabibs by aadllsvrsencersaren.'anceaeonss oi 0S — cs Katered st the postofiice at Topeka as second Class mall matter. ee FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 1905. In this issue of Tne PLAIn- DEALER will be found anexhaust- ive review of the financial de- velopment ofthe colored citizens ol Muskogee, 1. T. In findinga plan.ot.salvation for a people, Possessing the essential ele- ments of a great nation, we be- lieve the germ of such a plan is tebe seen in this remarkable development. Beyond the pale of.great learning, and located among surroundings not calcu- lated to appeal to the nature of our people, as depicted by other races,-the fact that so many of our young men have developed marked financial and executive ability, reveals a latent power and energy hardly expected. However, the conditions there are vastly different from what one would expect-to find. A magnificent country with thous: ands of acres of virgin soil await. ing the awakening toucn of th husbandman to yield an abun dant harvest, Beneath this so is to be found coal, iron, lead zinc—all kinds of mineral de posits, besides gas and oil Much of this property belongs t Negroes capable of appreciation its value. They are sharing i the resistless spirit of pregre: and development, that is rapid! transforming virgin forest in! bustling cities and towns. |] these towns Negro bankers, doi tors, lawyers, and all kind « professional men find lucratin business, because those who ow the soil will employ them ar ate able to pay for services re: _ dered. The marked success of o1 people in Muzkogee tells a story of confidence and esteem worthy of emulation by men of our race allover this broad land. The masses of our people are ready and willing to follow the lead of those who have been favored with oprortunities to gain know- ledge. The success of the Negro bankers and lawyers of Musko- geeisdue to their honest aud square dealing w#th their people. Tt becomes the bounden duty of our professional men not only to make money for themselves, but honestly and conscientiously labor to conserve the best inter- est of those of our people who entrust their business to them. In this way we are lifting as we climb. We are bearing one another's burden. We are cre- ating that kind of confidence and respect for each other that begets race pride. We are proud to tell the story of the efforts of Mr. Sango and his friends. Their success proves that we have acres of diamonds right at our door. No need to goto the Transvaal for diamonds orto Alaska for gold; we have plenty about us. This can be pro-en if we will be honest mer and women and believe first ir ourselves and then in the splen- d.denergy and ability of ou race. VERY RIDICULOUS. The spectacle of a Kansas legislator endeavoring to turn back the wheels of progress is redicnlous in the extreme. Dr. Allaman, the man from Atchi- son, seems to be bereft of all sense of race pride and absolute- | ly incapable of comprehending the tendencies of the times, That there is no great need for the enactment of black laws in this state seems to be entirely beyond the learned doctor's understanding. When the gen- tleman from Sherman county found that the Anti-Negro mar- riage bill was a red hot poker he let go. But the man from Atch- ison—well, he does not seem to know enoughto quit. Thelearn- ed doctor should think fora moment and see how many Ne- groes have sought to marry white women in Kansas. Let him search diligently in and about the ruins of Atchison and we doubt very much if he will be able to find a single case. But we know what he will find. He wil] find that it is almost an im- possibility fora decent respect- able looking colored woman tc go down the street without some fellow like Dr. Allaman makin; "B00 Roo eyes’’ at her. We are inclined to belicve that th proper legislation should be tha "| which will put a sto, tosucl practice. If this could be con {trolled the other will take car sof itself. And besides it’s nc / so much a question of “hygien and sanitation’’ as it is mors [i and good home training W. O. Kemp has launched a paperin Lincoln, Neb., called The Leader. It is a neat little sheet and we hope to see it prosper. When Mr. Kemp goes up against the newspaper busi- ness as strong as Tom Maham- mitt, of the Omaha Enterprise, the novelty of the thing will Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing s hat with a whisk broom instead ofa brush. These are Jittle tnings, but they show how excellence of service 1s maiptaine on the e e Chicago, Milwaukee and ° St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence ip equip- ment and service not obtednable elsewher=. The Southwest Limited leaves Kanoas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 607 p. -m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, - Kansas City, Mo. WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ... .. DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normel and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- mal, Musical (Instromenta! and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, : Stenography and Typewnt'ng, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming aud Gardening. - ADVANTAGES; Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Goud In- fluences and Thorough Teachers. . INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, ; write to s1y° - William T. Vernon, A.M., D.D., : PRESIDENT, ; QUINDARO. ee KANSAS. : Office—Bell—"White’4302 Phones { Ressden e—Bell—West" 15. Dn ae pst ay eh cc ak em a ce goign oo Vig a NPs ee gap nat have worried him almost into the grave. The colored peopl: of Pitts- burg, can justly feel proud ef Senator Porter. He is one of the leaders of the senate and separate school and other black laws always meet a strong oppo- sition in him. ELECTION! A Glance at Some of the Men Who Want to Serve the City Officially. WEIGH THEM CAREFULLY! The Time Is Ripe fer the Voters te Begin a Carfal Stndy of theSeveral Candl- dates and Select the Best Men. HON. CHARLES SPENCER, whose: announcement appears else- where, is 3 candidate for renomina- tion as city attorney. He has done much to save money for the city in litigations, and to protect its in- terests in general. Heis now in- volved in suite that require hie con- ‘tinuance in this office. The water works question, which involves nearly a million dollars, is now at the critical point where his services are needed and will require several months to adjust. He is familia with all that is demanded by the city from the water works to secure a perfect title. All are familia with the task he has been put to tc get the matter where it nowstands The issuing of bonds and the valid ity of the plant had to be tested it the courts, and a thousand and on other matter connected with thi purchase had to be passed upon by Mr. Spencer. He would not eve let the company have the bonds un til the title was absolutely perfect a change should be made at thi critical moment it would mean tb tong Of probably several thousand dollars. Iv’ more important to keep him at this time than to make room for some other. Mr. Spencer is 2 staunch Republican and has the interests of the city at heart more go than his salary. M. M. HALE, the present city treaxurer, is a candidate for renom- ination for that honor, subject to the Republican primaries, March 8. He is an old soldier and haa filled the office with honor and credit and so well pleased are the business men of Topeka with him that the members of the banks ard business houses haveendorsed him. All the laboring men who know or know of him are eupporting him. Mr. Hale deserves the support of the voters of Topeka. He has lived a good and upright life, and now in his declining years should receive the united support of all classes. He served his country in the Civil war and nothing more befitting can we bestow upon this gallant hero than the honor he seeks. The Third Ward has been seek- ing come time for a good candidate for councilman and the one man of all has at last been found in the person of Mr. F. E. Nipps, the pop: ular agent of the Mo. Pavific R’y. He isa thorough business man, 2 gentleman, 2 scholar and diplomat, and is approachable at all times. He is identified with the idea of 2 “Greater Topeka” and the genera! demand for improvements. If he is nominated and elected the people of Topeka will never have any re grets. Keep youreye on him. NOTICE. (irst Published January 27, 1905.) My application for a permit to sill intoxicating liquor according tolaw at No. 1125 Kausas Avenue im the third (3rd) ward of the city ef Lopeka, Shaw- nee County, Kantas, is now on file in the Probate Court in and for bhawnee County, Kansas, and Hon. B. F. Hayden, Probato Judge of said county, will hear said application at his office in the cour house ia said city of Topeka, om the a8th day Februury A. D. 1905, ag o'c.ock a. a of said day. W. K, Kexsapy, Applicant Mr. M. L. Walker, agent for Tue PLAINDEALER at Muskogee, Indian Territory, can always be found at the general merchan- dise establishment of J. W. ‘Adams, 22 W. Okmulgee. WE MOST HATE TE PID! The} {Safety of the People and ‘Business Interests Demand That the Bonds Carry. VOTE FOR THE BONDS! The Kiection Will Be Held Feb. 13— Vote for it and See That Your Neighbor Dees Likewise. The least that the people of Tope- ka can do toshow their appreciation of what street car company has done for Topeka would be to co-operate with them tothe small extent thar they ask. I: will serve as a roadway and foot walk for passengers, which is essentiol to the welfare of the people who reside east of the city and those that may have occasion to transact business in that vicinity. Fifteen thoueand dollarsis nothing when compared tothe death ‘trap over which the East side people art compelled to cross daily, and now that this darger can be removed without personal or financial injuxy to any one, it would be crue] ano unmanly for us to turn a deaf ear tu their cries for assistance. We know of several people who narrowly escaped being ran down by trains at this crossing, and we know-of po better time to do away with this evil than now. It means a ten minute service on East Sixth street instead of 20 minutes as at present. Another thing to consider is the saving of time. As it 1s now, we | have seen freight trains blocade the switch and keep anxious “shoppers” waiting for balf an hour. We musi Jalso take under consideration tha the money expended in building the | viaduct will be distributed among the laborers of Topeka. A greater Topeka means to pro: vide for the convenence and safety of our citizens and the employmen of our laborers. This the stree car compony bas and 18 doing without a muemur, and we feel tha it would be justice to the East sid citizens and that business interest demane that the bonds carry. Vot for the proposition. BOYNTON, I. T. Refugees from the South araeont tinuing to seek homes in the Creek Nation, A gentleman from Texas arrived here recently and told a tale of woe. He is a prosperous farmer ‘and ownstwo farma which he had 'to leave because of his prosperity. He had to slip away. The whites were seeking a chance to kill him aud a white triend warned him and he got away under the coverof darknesx. He has leased a farm near here and sent a man back to get his family, stock, ete., etc. It was rumored that he was going toleave for the Territory and it was feared he would lead other Negroes away. Rev. J. C. Hicks, pastor of the A. M. E, church has returned from Vinita where he was summoned to attend a funeral. Dr. W.T. Hughes, of Texas, is here with a view of locating. R. E, Stewartand J. N. Burnett, of Guthiie, Okls., sre visitors in ourcity. Mr. Stewart is a leading + attorney of Guthrie. | Thomas Rentie, a worthy and jhigbly respected Creek citizen diec {last Sunday. | Rev. Geo. T. Robinson was called {to Chase on the Silat to solemniz |the wedding of Mr. A, Armstrong Jand Miss Georgia Devers. }| Mrs. J.C. Hicks and baby ar sick, ‘the Boys all go to The Oregon, Hams &lace, Janction City, Kas. UBEXCELLER SERVWE j WAL ot *O POINTS 6h Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabam Misalsctppl, Georgia, . 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TOPRKA, KANSAS =——_—=_—=={=_("=$*>_=>==[—_—_—__ * (eitieue OFFICE HOURS 12M, to P.M. tnd, Phone 959. {7to10 P.M. Jj. M, JAMISON, M.D., PuysiciaN AND SURGEON Maamiaing Physician of the Knights and Ladies (Protection. {oF peieartnge pay deseases. OGice and Residence, 327 MApison NTREST. —c<{&{[{]{]{{[@#[#[—[—™{==[}]]"e__= O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PuysiclAN aND Sorcron #26 Kansas Ave, Ind, Phoue 374. Calls answered day and sight, 7 to9 a.m. Office Hours | 2to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. ; NEWS OF THE WEEK, 3 PLRPL LL PL ILL P LLL PPP PD IPLPD Geo. Branford is il at bis home on Lane street. HI, Monroe is slowly recover- ing from his recent illness. | Mrs. Mary Nichols is recovering ing from her recent illness, Mrs. Herechel Alexander is visit- ing-relativea‘at Horton, Kas. Miss Maud Jeltz is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatim, —__ Emporia will send a dozen good men to the Lincoln Day Banquet. _, Riley Rogers, of Lawrence, spent Monday in the city visiting friends. E. 8. Lewis, of Kansas City, Mo., wpent Sanday in the city visiting friends. ® Hon. Paul Jones contemplates -goingto Hutohiveon to establish a law: office, Mise Maggie Lang, of Kansas Gity, is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Lang, on East First St. J. H. Guy, attorney, has been suffering from inability to keep his back warm. It’s lagrippe. Br. W. E. Jackson will leave soon for an extended trip to Cali- fornia and other western points. ——— John Roundtree, of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting his mother Mrs. America Roundtree. The Masonic ludges are pushing the matter of purchasing a new hall. Every Maxon should push this matter. Messrs Wm. Crutcher, Clarence @lden and Robt. DeFrantz went to Salina Wednesday to ‘attend a Y. M. C. A. meeting. * ‘ Will Rogers, of Garnett, who for several days had been visiting, P. C. Danforth and other friends, depart- ed Sunday for his home. Col. James Beck, of Lawrence, national president of the K. & L. of P. was in the city Monday on business relating to the order. Mrs. Helen Fairbanks, maid with the “Sia Hopkins Co.,” spent Tues- aay in the city and wag pleasantly estertained by Miss Ogeal Wilson. Little Johny Harry Patterson hag been suffering from a severe cold. We are pleased to note his appear- ance among his boy frieuds once rmsore. The meeting of thé Ladies Im- perial Art Club with Mrs. O, A. Taylor last week was not largely attended owing to the inclement weather. Capital City Council No. 1K. & L, of DP. will hold their regular meeting Monday night at 413 Kan- eas Ave. Matters of interest to be discussed. . Mr, G.A, Williams of Pratt,was in the city three daye this week on business. | Mrs. Eliza Ellia of Columbia, Mo., visited Mrs. Sawyers, east of the cemetery. Mrs. Merriam of Kansas City, ‘Mo., attended the fanersl of Mra. Montgomery last Friday. | —<— | Mrs. Fannie Spriggs received $26 from her brother, Samuel A. Henderson, who died recently in New Orleans, La. | John M. Wright was called to Niles, Mich., Sunday by the death ofhis sister, formerly Miss Ida Wright, who was well and favor- ably known in this city. W. D. Cooper, the popular pro- prietor of the Cooper Cafe at 105 West 5th St., has disposed of his business to Messrs James and Smith who will continue the business. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club met with Mrs, Clark Friday afternoon. After having a dainty lunch the club adjourned to meet with Mi-s Nora Smith 1033 Grant Ave., Fri day Feb, 10. Mrs. Cecil Watts, wife of Al Watts the comedian, is the mothe: ofafine baby boy. She is at the home of her sister Mrs. Moter where che and Lewis H. are doing nicely. Tho Oak Leaf club was entertain ed Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Dennis Ray. The next meeting: will be on the 15th at Mrs. Small’s | Miss Willa Smith, our circulation manayer and Miss Josephine Mason our efficient clerk, were both on the siok liat last week. Mian Smith is at her post of duty this week but Miss Mason is still indisposed. Miss Minnie Page is conducting a first closs dressmaking establish- ment at 914 Clay street. Her work is of the very best and we are high- ly pleased to see our young ladies go into business. Encourage her by giving her your patronage. Mrs, J. M. Wright is organizing amalechoir for the church of St. Simon of Cyrene. The church is making special preparations for the mission services of Father Harper, of Kansas City, Mo. Father Har- perisa graduate of Oxford College, England, and one of the strongest ad in the west. The Artic Whist Club was enter- txind by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mor- rison at their home at 820 Clay St. Wednesday evening. It wasa bit of a surprise to Mra, Morrison butshe proved to the surprisera that she was superior to the occa- sion. A nice lanch was served and a good time in general was had by all who were present. The O. N. O, Girls gave a very delightfal party at 618 Kansas Avenne last Friday evening and as an initial party was far superior to anything that has occurred in jun- ior society for some time. The girls served sandwiches and coffee and punch during the entire even- ing. The musie was furnished by Mi-s Ogeal Wilson and Mra. Alex. avderand was of the best. The young ladies made a good impres- sion and if the parties they give in future are up to the standard of this one they will always be highly en- joyable. | T. A. Williams, one of the most prominent farmers «-f Pratt county, died Jan. 20th at his homein Pratt. Mr. Wilhaws came to Kansas 18 years ago frow Saline county, Mo. ‘He was born in Rappahanock Co., Va. He was always an energetic, industrious man, careful in his business methods. At the time of his death he was the owner of 640 acres of good land, all improved. He leaves a wife, five daughters and oneson to mourn his loss. Tax PLaINvEALKE extends sympathy to the bereaved family and counts the death of Mr. Williams a great lose to the race in this state. i i Ai i i i ii hi i i i i th i ii i i i i ii ic ihn i in hi iia a a inal ledllalnlalliialinlalnlnlin .J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, Pres't & Mgr. MILTON C. SIMMONS, Secretary and Treasurer. Freedmen s Land & Trust Co., Rooms 5, 6 and 7, Churchill Building, mame W* Buy and Sell Real Estate and Negotiate Loans on Farm Land and City Property. Those who want good farm land and inside prices should give us a call. OIL, GAS AND COAL LANDS. VW E control severai thousand acres of Indian Territory lane underlaid with Qil, Gas, Ceal ard other valuable minerals. Cor to the Indian Territory where you can grow two crops # year. Get a home on reasonable terms and live like a prince. Write us for information, and when in Muskogee call on us before you close a deal. 9 The Freedmen’s Land & Trust Co. lOur Grand Prize Contest. The great contest inaugurated by this paper is exciting more interest throughout the country than we anticipated and soon we shall have entered various candidateathrough- jout the bailiwick where this paper ciroulates. Our representative will shortly visit the three barracks where the 9th cavalry is situated and we an- ticipate a heavy vote for the various non-commissioned officers at Fi. Riley, Leavenworth and Jeffereon Barracks at St. Louis. The prize for the non-commissioned officer receiving the most votes will be our grand Prize Gold Watch, with Elgin movement, valued at $50. For each subscription of one (1) year the subscriber is ‘entitled to cast 150 votes for the officer of his choice. For 6 months subscription 100 votes, and three months sub- scription 50 voter. For the person scnding in the most subscriptions we give our Grand Prize Columbia Grapho- phone valued at $35, the votes to be rated the same as 9th Cavalry contest. This eontest is open to all comers and will be very exciting. The next prize is our Ladier Solid Gold Watch with Waltham movements, for the Most Popular Lady. Subscribers will be allowed to cast votes for their favorites as in the above contests. Shampnoing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacturet.... .... Hair To MatcH Att ComPLEXions, Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and | Hair Jewelry....secceeee 220 E. sth St, TOPEKA, KANS Florida Sleeper VIA On November rsth, and daily thereafter, unto) the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in con- nection with the Southern Railway, el operate through Pullman Sleep- ers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in gervice as part of the equipment of the Popular “Southeastern Limited,” scheduled to leave Kansas City 6:30 P,M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, ete— the route of which carries the travel- er through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations may be made through representatives of Friscc System or connecting lines. PassENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Saint Louis. TWO FOR ONE! The Topeka Plaindealer Kansas City Star One Year - $150. This is a Rare Chance! BO LE Y 9 1. T. The Colored Town and Home of the Negro. One Year Old and 600 Inhabitants! 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been Leased and Bought by Negroes, 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Boley to be Leased aad Bought by Negroes. T. M. HAYNES, Local Townsite Mgr., BOLEY, I. T. T. W. Kirk, formerly of Topeka, is now located at Newark, Ohio, and is one of the proprietors of the Hotel Brunswick at 33 and 35S. Fifth street. | The young people had 4 very delightful dancing party at 618 Kansas Avenue last evening. A good crowd was in attendance and all had a good time. Music for the occasion was furnished by Hall’s orchestra. | J. Mord. Allen, the popular lit. erary genius, will appear in a recital Feb. 16, at St. John A, M. E. church. Mr, Allen has prepared special matter for this entertain- ment which will eclipse any of his previous efforts. He is a gifted writer and deserves our united support. : A NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy Flyer § 3 Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all € as principal Oklaboma, Indian Territory and Texae points € 2 the same day. € 2 3 Daily Traine from Kaneas City Southwest. € : 2:20 A.M. 12:35 P.M. . 3 9:00 P. M. € ae A Ask the Agentor Write 44 ? KATY’ } = Saint Louis. For Sale 32 ik. Quincy—6 rooms, $1800. Van Buren—4 rooms, $700. Van Buren—3 rooms, $600. Harrison—3 rooms, $550—$75 cash. Topeka Ave.—5 rooms, %1100— $100 cash. Topeka Ave.—4 rooms, $700. Topeka Ave.—7 rooms, $1200. Aore property, $150—850 cach. Lots on Kansas avenue, $100. Lots on Kansas avenue, #25. DAY MIXER, _ yesuT mre, | JIM NICKOLS. HORACE BURKE. w2"“THE ONLY WAY’ SALOON #~ POOL HALL. FURNISHED ROOMS. Open Day avd Night. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1215-1217 East 18th $1 KansasCrry, Mo. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendricks, Prop- WH EN IN ATCHISON ——<all on—— Mrs. Anna Lemons at 116 N. 8th street, who keeps a first-class ROOMING HOUSE and RESTAURANT. Give him call. Everything first-class and up-to-date. STOP THAT ACHE! There's a cause for every headache. See your doctor to find and cure the meanwhile stop the pain. We put up a harmless, simple head that will relieve you in ten minutes. It contains no opiates or other h and leaves no bad after-effects. 10 cents a package. KOHL'S PHARM See your doctor to find and cure the cause, but meanwhile stop the pain. We put up a harmless, simple headache remedy that will relieve you in ten minutes. It contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and leaves no bad after-effects. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescriptions a Specialty. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 501.} WOMEN KNOWS PROTECTION Issues policies for $5 We issue policies for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Colore Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in even Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and L Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H. CHI Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hu-tling agents in every town. Write at once for terms Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Local and Personal. A. W. Hopkins of L-avenworth a in the city attending the Miners' convention. Mrs. Jennie Campbell of Kansas City, Mo. is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bell. She is accompanied by her children. We call especial attention to the head of Mr. A. P. Toue Wilson, the real estate dealer at 413 Kansas avenue. He carries on one of the largest real estate concerns in the United States. He has over 2,000 agents and advertisers in equally that number of newspapers. Call on him when in search of bargains in property. He will treat you right. J. MORD. ALLEN. AT A. M. E. CHURCH. It is easy to succeed after you have succeeded. The crucial test is the initial success. The people determine this success. The limit of the aspirant is to create and expose his wares for approbation which tersely sets forth the position of J. Mord. Allen. No one who has read or heard his compositions questions their merit They speak for themselves. For instance: "Shine On Mr. Sun" reflects the sunlight on the snow banks; "Kivver" forces upon the realization of the shivver that comes at nightfall on a cheerless winter day; "Holdin Hands" beautifully portrays the hopelessness, the unfathomable dreariness of our fathers and grandfathers, whom, by emancipation were cast into an abyss of freedom and responsibility. Mr. Allen proposes to give a benefit recital Thursday Feb. 16 at St. John's A. M. E. church. The sewing circle has full charge of affairs. Mr. Allen is to be assisted by Mrs. J. M. Wright and the select of other local talent. It is also the purpose of Mr. Allen to present at this time a number of new productions. "Preacher from Arkansaw," "Come on April," "Squeakin of the Fiddle," "Man With the Peaches," "When the Wind Begins to Whistle," "I believe I'll lect de Publicans," "Is You Prepared." No one who pays the 25c admission will have occasion to regret the expenditure. For benefit of the school children reduction to half price has been made—two for 25 cents. find and cure the cause, but in. less, simple headache remedy ten minutes. piates or other harmful drugs, effects. ts a package. PHARMACY. 732 Kansas Ave. INSURED? Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Under the Laws of Kansas, for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. Dedicated Fraternal Insurance in the United States. Would carry some Insurance. We want every town. Write at once for terms as. Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas. HILDERS, Nat'l Sec. Venue, Topeka, Kansas. Anniversary Banquet. Last Monday evening a large number of the members and friends of the B street Baptist church gathered at that house of worship to pay homage to its pastor, Rev. G. W. Harts, the occasion being the first anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Harts. Singing, led by Rev. A. C. Stoner, with Mrs. O. A. Taylor as pianist, opened the program, followed by a few opening remarks by Rev. Stoner. J. Hume Childers delivered a short address on "The Pastor as a Business Man," followed by Rev. C. H. Duvall in "Baptist Church Unity." Rev. Bachellor made a few interesting remarks and Rev. Fishback put on the finishing touches and pronounced the benediction, after which the guests sat down around the festal board and enjoyed a rare treat in the luxuries of life. The evening will be one long to be remembered, especially by Pastor Harts. Rev. C. R. Tucker, P. E., of the Muskogee district held quarterly conference Saturday night and three services on Sunday. The school house has been completed and Prof. Richardson is occupying it with a large attendance. Mrs. Harrison, wife of Mayor Harrison, has been sick for three months. Rev. D. W. Parker and Miss Martha Peyton were united in marriage last week. Rev. T. H. Tyson, a former presiding elder tied the knot. One of the novelties here, to the writer, is to see a black man conducting a book store. Mr. Tyson is the proprietor and has a lady clerk. He also handles groceries and deals in real estate. Dr. Fletcher, the leading physician is the proprietor of the drug store. Rev. Gratton, P. E. of the C. M. E church, was here last Sunday to resurrect his work. M. F. Powell, a first class blacksmith, late of Boynton, has all the work he can do. He has been on the sick list the past week. Henry Conner is the leading dry goods merchant and has a lady clerk. Let the people of Wild Cat show their appreciation of Negro enterprise by buying this paper. WILD CAT, I. T. NOTICE. To the stockholders of the Indian Territory Land Coal and Development company: We have the best coal in the country with a 31 foul vein We met J H. Hoard, the superintendent, who resides near the mine at Henietta, and who is now controller of a section of land, and is waiting to continue the development of the mines Remember we have over $1000 invested in these mines. Those who hold out will have plenty of ready cash if we invest it. No one need expect to get rich on a four or five dollar investment. Since we leased, another railroad is building across our lease. We are negotiating to complete our lease, which we were wrongfully kept out of all these months. Good things come to those who never give up but work to succeed. If we could only interest a few Negroes who can raise from $50 to $200 each, we could soon accomplish this great undertaking, but it seems that the Negro who has a dollar in cash would rather give it to some prejudiced white man who cares nothing for him or his children than to invest it where he might give employment to his own race. There are millions in the Indian Territory for the progressive Negro, and not a penny for the bigoted fool and idle loafer. The farmer is conceived over what little he has, and is afraid he might lose a dollar or benefit some one else of the race by investing in race enterprises. We have found few Negroes who have money who will assist in paving the way to make places for their own children. Those who want a sure thing and mean business should write us concerning this great enterprise. We do not want skeptics or doubting Thomases. N. CHILES, Pres. J. Hume Childers, Sec.y. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. F. R. Hesser, Plaintiff v8 23051 M. L. Freeman and Jesse Powers and Mrs. Jesse Powers defendants. State of Kansas } 88 Shawnee County. To the above named defendant M. L. Freeman, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, F. R. Hesser, and that said F. R. Hesser filed her petition in the above entitled court on the 26th day of November 1904, and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 27th day of February 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you barring, foreclosing and excluding you and all other persons claiming by, through or under you from any claim of title or interest you may have, or from ever setting up or claiming any right, title or interest in, or lien upon the following described real estate situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, to-wit: Lots ten [10] and twelve [12] on Highland Ave., in South West Sub-division. And judgment will be rendered against you quieting said plaintiff's title in and to said premises and for such other and further relief to which said plaintiff may be entitled and for costs of this suit. F. R. HESSER, Plaintiff. D. H. BEANAMAN, Atty. for Pl'tff. Attest. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. For a First-class Shave Call "LITTLE GEM" BARBERSHOP Clean Linen and Towels. 1313 DODGE St., OMAHA, NEB. G. C. TUCKER. PROPRIETER STOP AT P.C.Danforth's. Neatly Furnished Rooms—Board by the Day or Week. Lunch Counterin Connection. Open from 6 a.m. 108 Kansas Ave. Near R.I. Depot. --TOPEKA. Let the... AMERICAN Do your family washing----5c pound It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 34 KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. TABERNACLES. 1 Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North 6th Kansas City, Kans. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St, Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 V. St., Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mulberry St., Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th St., Salina Kans. 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherryvale, Kansas. 10 Mrs.' Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St., Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans. 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Nancy Preston, 1507 Clark St., Parsons, Kans. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans. 20 Mrs. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs. Susie Willis, 21 St., T. Granda, Parsons, Kans. 29 Mrs. Alberta Chivers, 210 N. 9th., Leavenworth, Kans. 32 Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th., Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Fannie Washington, 627 N. 27, S. Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Roberson, 1011 Maple St., Atchison, Kans. 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kans. 63 Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, 1112 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 77 Mrs. A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th., Topeka, Kans. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans. 89 Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Omaha, Neb. 92 Mrs. Mary L. Williams, 717 C. St., Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333 Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184. Wier City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St. Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo. C. Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omaha. Neb. 5 J. T. Howard, 120 Kan. Ave., Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St.. Ft. Scott. Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leav- enworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, 109 S. Santa Fe. Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St.S. Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704. E. 12 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St. Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kans. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams St. Deadwood. S. Dakota. CUTS Engraving Dept. of the Mail and Breeze (Diptera) makes our CUTS. The Katy Flyer From' Kansas City. The M. K. & T. R'y has inaugurated a new fast train from Kansas City to Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas points. This train leaves Kansas City at 2:20 a.m., daily, arriving at all the principal' Oklahoma, Indian erritory and Texas points the same day. There are now three daily trains from Kansas City Southwest via "The Katy"—2:20 a.m., 12:35 noon and 9:00 p.m. Ask the agent or write "KATY." ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI. Miss Leroy E. Jones, a Prominent Young Lady of Kansas, Honored in Memphis. Miss Perle E. Jones, daughter of Attorney Geo W. Jones, of Hill City, Graham county, is virtually partner in the practice of law with her father. The first murder case in which Miss Jones took an active part was the case of State vs Henry Nelson last May which resulted in a verdict of not guilty. After the defendant was acquitted he offered to deed to her father a fine bottom farm containing a hundred and sixty acres, within two miles of the town of Bogue for his services. Her father said to Mr. Nelson: "You may deed the farm to Perle; you owe THE WORLD'S FIRST NURSE your freedom to her." The farm was at once deeded to Miss Jones as her first fee. Miss Jones is now visiting in Memphis, Tenn., and is being received with great honors. The Bluff City News contains the following: On last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wright T. Moore entertained in honor of their niece, Miss Perle E. Jones, of Hill City, Kas., at their residence 368 Beale St. Mr. D.C. Williams and Mrs. Hemingway assisted the host and hostess in receiving. The guests were as follows: Miss Perle E. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cooper, Mr and Mrs. J.T. Settle, Mr. and Mrs. N. Bridgeforth, Mrs R. R Church and son, Mr. and Mrs. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moore, Mrs. Rosa Goldsby, Mrs. S. C. Yancy, Mrs. Lulu Hemingway, Mrs. Laura Claiborne, Mrs. Jessie Hobson, Mrs. John Moore, Miss Hattie Foote and Mr. Wilkerson, Miss Clara Rideout and Mr. Arthur Bowles, Miss Blanche Carter and Mr. Robert Bowles, Miss Lula Pinkston and Mr E. Nabors, Miss Pearl Hodges and Mr. D. C. Williams, Miss Sarah Martin, Dr. W. J. Yerby and wife, Miss Lucy Moore, Miss Barnetta Goldsby, Mr. King, I. Chambers and Mr. R. D. Moore Mrs. Wright T. Moore wore black gredadine over black silk. Miss Perle E. Jones wore a red Danish cloth dress, trimmed in crenm lace and white ribbon, and carried wite carnations. Mrs. Foote wore a cream brocaded dress, trimmed in lace and ribbon and carried pink carnations. Mrs. Hemingway wore black silk trimmed in blue, and carried red carnations. Miss Lula Pinkston wore light blue trimmed in lace and ribbon. Miss Carter wore pea green, trimmed in lace, with white carnations. Miss Rideout wore light blue, trimmed with American Beauty roses. Mrs. W. J. Yerby wore black silk trimmed with black passementerie. Miss Laura Claiborne wore heliotrope silk with white lace bands. Miss Lucy Moore, gray cheviot. Miss Ida Moore, blue etamine, pink bodice, trimmed with cream lace. Mrs. Yancey, black cloth trimmed with white medalions. The spacious parlors were beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers, while the table was most tastefully arranged with lighted candles and colored shades, with a center of white and pink carnations and ferns. MENU. Claret Punch. Oyster Cocktail. Snowflakes. Sweet Bread (in cases). Green Peas. Beaten Biscuits. Deviled Crabs. Julia Ann Potatoes. Lettuce Sandwich s. Tuti Fruiti. Assorted Cakes. Rocquefort Cheese. Cafe Noir. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Court of Topeka, Shaunee County, Kansas. Eli Ulamperl, Plaintiff, vs H. O. Johnson, Defendant. The State of Kansas to H. O. Johnson, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff has filed the above suit in the above court against you, asking for judgment upon an account for $14.00 and therein garnishment has been issued to The Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co., and said Railroad Co. have answered that they are indebted to you in the sum of $14.00 and that unless you answer herein, on or before the 27th day of February, 1905, the bill of particulars filed will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly and an order issued to said garni-hec, directing them to pay said sum into court to be applied upon the plaintiff's claim. Whercof: You will take due notice. M. F. LAYCOCK, Clerk of the Court of Topeka. Lancaster Bros.. The Turf Wholesale Agents 1st and Milwaukee Beer. Junction City, Kas. WAITERS AND PORTERS! Headquarters! WAITERS AND PORTERS Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber. Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... 214-216 Branuck St. - ST JOSEPH, MO REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH! ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $10, or three boxes for $20. Gratuitously to do what we say and to be "the best in the world." One box to all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LINK complexion of called if used as shorten, will be dark of black or brown tones. Fighter, and a multitone person perfectly white. In forty-90 hours a shade or two lighters will be noticeable. It does not harm the skin of a spot, a lot of skin, the white hair, the brown skin, the beautiful without continual loss. Will remain beautiful, dark spots, pimples or bumps or blackheads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Smallpox pits, tan, liver spots removed. Will not harm the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. CRANEB HAIR TONIC that give in every one dollar box is enough to make many purchases. Highly perfused and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. An person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-One money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it to you. C.O. D, it will be by express, or cents extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will receive it. Packed in this box, you will know the contents except received. ORATE & CO. W. J. WACKER St. RICHMOND W. Are You Going to Kansas City? If so, stop with Mrs. Fortune Weaver. She has such nice cozy room—so quiet and home-like. 1009 McGee St. 410 E. 10th St. and others. Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Bell'Phone 8357 Main. Res. 911 Oak St. Kansas City. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES, Prod. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Dodge St. OMAHA, NEBRASKA E. J. Smith S. K. Lowry. When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Headquarters Open day and nigh.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. Will Hill, Al. Rodgers. Manager. Proprietor. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan. 12 elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and Steam Heat. Fine Wines, Liquor and Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY; MO. . Q 1 7 $e) 7 okeaatt-« w THE CREEK GROCERY CO. ease Ee ty a a ee ‘i Bik es tre eh ds p Au he Ue - an) Py ais = Cr -_ we gs by ss {a a gages * ere ae a: a a2 aD ct | BY pee op ee ae ane "i R aia 5 peta ae aE EES “agree es ta ne ree ae me. ae a Es f A SS wt Ngee ho ss * ay Fs mS we e ae bias INTERIOR VIEW OF CREEK GROCERY CO.'S STORE. THE CREEK GROCERY CO. This is one of the most substan- tial mercantile companies in the the terntory; it was organized i 1901, with a capital stock of $700, which hae been increased to $4500. The members of the firm are L. F. Fue, B. F. Brown, P. B, Austin; they own considerable realty, a two story brick building located at 220 S. Second street, valued at $5,000. The busi- ness of the firm amouuted to over $25,000 in the last year. They own considerable live stock and other personal property. They have con- siderable country trade. Their cus- tomers include all classes, and their growing demand for more room is due to their polite and affable way of doing business. They always sell their goods at a small profit, which brings them large crowds from the surrounding country. The store is located in the main portion of the business center of the city. Mr. Austin, the general manager. is a South Carolinian by birth, being anative of Greenville, S.C. Ee wes reared on a farm, and attended Allen school in Greenville; also th. business college at Charlotte, S. © He served his apprenticeshin with Cox and Gower, wagon and bugg) manulacturers, at that time one w the largest firms in the state, ant worked a large force of colored me chanics. After completing his trade he opened a shop at Wiltiamstown S.C. Afterthe death of his brathe: he came ty Morrilton, Ark . where he farmed, He sold his farm anc moved to Ft. Smith, Ark., and server atthe La Grande hotel, one of the largest in that atate. After eighteen montha of service, he was made night clerk. From there he went to Dallas, Texas, where he was employ- ed-by the Cotton exchange as sampler and classifier. ” He came to Muskogee March 15, , 1893, and established a grocery May "6. He was the firet colored man to ge into business in Muskogee, and is called the pioneer businers man of that city by many colored people. ;He owns a fine piece of city property on North Third street, 110x200 feet, and a neat five room cottage; also other city property consisting of houses and bots which he rents. He refused several thousand dollars from the railroad company for his own property where he now resides. He was married to Mies Lena Britton of Daltas, Texar,in 1894. To them were born six children, “four of whom survive. Mr. Austin is devoted to his family, which is a "source of pleasure and happiness. Heisa member of the C.M.E, church and a Mason. Mr. Austin raises from thirty to forty head ot hrps each vear. He owns several fine head of horses and ouws, and halfintereat im 280 acre: of farm land within five miles of th city. He also owns considerable Property in Arkansas, Morrilton anc Fe. Smith. No one should go tc Muskogee without seeing this larg. grocery, The gentlemen of thi: firm are solving what thousands o idle Negroes should be trying todo MR.I. F FUE, One of th members of the firm of the Creek Grocery company, ina contractor and builder: He was born in Spa ta, Hancock county, Ga., September 29, 1864, and was raised on atarm. Heisa self made mac, having obtained what educa- tion he has by burning the midnight oil. Atth- age ot fifteen he started for himself, his father having died, leaving him the care of his mother and four children. He came to Little Rock, Ark.. in 1890, and there icarned the carpenter trade under John Oden. Afterwards he moved to Indian Verritory, first settling in Tahlequah, the capitol of the Creek ? . - aie a —a - x ; 2 * ’ . a nation, in 1397 ne Came tu usku" geeard entered the building and contracling business an a large eesle. He has erected several fine residences and business u Idings in the city, He has also interest in real extate and operates a profitable business in the territory. He has proved to be quite wealthy. He was married to Miss Ida David- son of Searcy, Ark. in 1890. He is trustee of the C. M. E. church, and was elected delegate to the general conference which meets in Topeka in May, 1906, and which is expected the largest gathering of the colored church delegates ever held iu the capital city. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a memberof the Knights and Daughters of ‘Tabor. He is alxo past waster of his lodge, It ia suurce of pleasure tu annouuce that $lo,oo0 will not buy his wealth. Mr. Benjamin Brown, unevf the Owners of this great concern, was burn in Nepshaw county, Texas. He wap rared ona farm and attended whe country schools and completed laa course at Wiley university, He taught school for twenty-five success ful sessions. He taught cue school ut Neylandoville, Hunt county, Texas tor fitteen years. He was alav post- master fur that town. He came to Muskcgee iu 1901 and entered the grocery business. He isa Sunday | setvot superintendent and officer o! tue GC. ME. charch. He was mar- Filed tu Mies Nancy Coates ot Mar. shall county, Texas, in September, 1832. Lo them were born tea chil. dren. He oans several good pieces ot real estate, and is well fixed ix this world’s gouds. He is a very distinguished gentleman, and is wel - in business. A GROWING BOSERESS! WEGRO DEPARTMENT STORE. One of the finest and best regu- lated dry goods, shoe, clothing and millinary stores jn this section of the country is conducted by Mr. J. W. Adams in the Estes building at Twenty-two West Okmulgee street, near the Katy tracks, We have visited every promioent city in the United States and have our first time to see a Nogro conducting a business of this character on such a large scale, | Mr. Adams is a native of Ala- ‘bama, having first saw the light of day in Lowdues county, June 16, 1867. He attended the public ‘schools of the county, and at the ‘ge of eighteen years made his initia step in tne business world. He first worked for a Jew, who insteted that he needed no one, and jin order that he might gain a knowledge of the business, Mr. | Adams was forced to render his lnervices gratis. At the end of the first week so well had he succeeded in commanding new buainess, that jhe was immediately placed on a salary, and at the close of five years he was receiving $65 00 per month. Mr. Adams commenced business for him-elf in Muskogee, Aug. 15, tg04, and opened his dry goods store Sept 1oth of the same year The atore is a large two story structure eeventy feet deep and it is crowded from bottom to top witl as nice a line of goods as one care: tosee. The stock is valued at ter ‘|thousaod dollars, and owing to th crowded condition of the store, th | building will have to be enlarged. He employes seven clerks, ant they are aa intelligent a lot of ladie and gentlemen as we ever came it contact with. It will do any Negro’ soul good to see this immense stor owned and managed bya black mai and especially to see a Negro sales man measuring a dress pattern fo one of the wealthie t white ladies i the city, while the girls in th millinery department are putting th finishing tuuches on her fancy ha Itis impossible for ua to describ it, and in the language of the Quee of Sheba, “Half has never bee told. The Negroes of Chicago, Ne York, Kansas City and other citie inthe West and East must all ti -|their hats to Mr. Adams when g|comes to the successful opcration « i]? department store. He bas stron personal endorsemenrts from suc 1) nen as Gov, W.N. D. Jelks, Mayé a|Thos. H. Carr, Bu: ker T. Washin; q|ton and many other distinguishe pessons. THE PLarnpEALeR wish d| him continued suevess. 3 —— MUSKOGEE | . MUSINGS! The physicians are doing well and there are some of the best in thecountry located in Muskogee. Dr. E. T. Butler, formerly of Springfield, Mo., is enjoying a good practice and is located in a fine building. Dr. R, H. Waterford is located in a fine suit of reoms and enjoys a large practice. Benj. Brow Jr, passed the exami: nation for railway mail clerk. Prof. J. E. Jubnson, one of the leading educators and owns eeveral farms. He is doing well. Dr. W. H. Sims, who is the head of the Gold Bond Saving Bank, hat all the practice he can handle. W. I. Hawkins, one of the land attorneys in the Dawes commission, is one of Unole Sam’s best men in that department and is busines: from start to finish. Keep you age on him when the Territory becomes a state. C. W. Bliss, attorney at law in the Iowa building, is a Kansay and enjoys a large practice. M. L. Walker, one of our agent: at 20} Okmulgee street, with the J W. Adame Druggist Co. will tak Rea ye, or b SURES ik dite rice, Se a H nS RE c Raper * Does! 7 ae a. er a ; : ie Sy pelle H. P. EWING—Promineni Busi- ness Man and Prospective Post master of Wybock. See Write up on Page Three. | — your subscription to Tue Pain: DEALER. Copics for sale. BES PRelpale 26 16 2 UU CW story brick building. There is an enrollment of 565 pupils and eight teachers. The school is located at 627 Altamont St, and is well con- ducted. Itis up to the average of schools in the -states and some of the best educators in the country are connected with it. Mrs. G. F. Arrington, of Wilberforce, Obio, alady of high literary training is connected with this school. Miss Lanagan, the assistant cash- ier of the Gold Bond Savings Bank, is au efficientand painstaking young woman and is fast coming to the front. E. L. Robbins, a native of Mus- kogee, who is in the grocery busi ness at 322 North Second street is rich land owner. He ‘owns 960 acres of rich fertile land. 200acres adjoins Muskogee. | WemetE. E. McDaniel, of South | McAllister, I. T., who isa large |railroad contractor and has con- |structed several miles of railroad. ,| He owns quite 2 bit of this world’s | goods. A. L. Norwood, the owner of the / hack and transfer line and a barber shop, is one of the most prosperous ,|colored business men in Muskogee. ‘) 1. N. Wyatt, M. J. Tucker and |Henry Burnside are prosperous busines men of Muskogee. 3] A$15,000 Baptist church is being ajerected. Rev G. W. Hill, the r| pastor, is a bright man and is doing ‘ much for the people of that city. s| York Byers, at 224 Main street, conducts a fine restaurant anc is doing a good business. The Freedman Land Co. at 225 | North Second street ir destined t be one of the greatest concerns it j|the Territory. Write J. Orland n| Mitchell for particulars. "| When-in Muskogee call on th | colored business firms and sce th : progress they are making. - The Creek Grocery Co., unde a the management of Austin, Brow mt Fue, leads all othere in her line The Creek Undertaking Co. ow! i. their cemetery and ix coutrolled b young men who will make it suecess. i Wiley Jones, one of the wealth ieat Negroes in the Territory an ownso bluck of brick building: d!He made all his money on rez a8 lestate deals. Lawyers are plentiful and som d|of the bext in the country are Ic n, {cated here. Among them ar in| Judge A. S. M’Rea at 20} Okmu! ss | gee street; Phineas Price, the cour ir|sellor for the Creck Bank, or Lav ry |yer Twine on Swuth S cond St. Mr. and Mrs, Drummond’s at 62 in|South Fourth St. is 2 tine place t d}stop when in Muskogee. Privat and first class. ts] ‘The Kelley Brothers are doing J. | large and prosperous business ¢ ke 'South Second Street. Crowds di Annual Lincoln Day Exercises Ht Representative Hall. Monday, Feb. 13th, at 8 p.m. UNDER AUSPICES OF THE Kansas Lincoln Day Club. Yourself and company are hereby cordially in- vited to attend the Annual Lincoln Day Exercises at the above mentioned time and place, PROGRAMME. Musico—‘‘Star Spangled Banner,”” Jackeon’s Military Band. Call to Order, - Vice President R. M. Shelby. Invocation, - - ©.G. Fishback, A. B., D. D. Address of Welcome, * Hon. James H. Guy. Response, . Prof. W. T. Vernon, A. M., D.D. Music, : - Jackson’s Military Band. Address—Rt. Rev. Bishop A. Grant, of Indianapolis, Ind. RECEPTION COMMIT TEE, 0. A. TAYLOR, M. D., Chairman. Cc. C. Lytle, J.M. Wright, W. M. Sharpe, F.M, Ware, James McCord, G. A. Page, T. Weddington, J.W.Edmonds, H. Scales, R. H. Maddox. N, B.—At the conclusion of the exercises at the Houre of Representative, the annual banquet of the Lincoln Day Club will be held at 618 Kaneas Ave. Parties desiring to attend must procure tickets, which may be obtained from Secretary J. B. Bass, or at Chas. Lytle’s barbershop, 109 W. 5th St. or Potter Hotel, 116 E. 7th St. That is where our education affects you, It is a vital t is a vital spot, too. Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand, . 3. The more your services are in demand the better salasy oF wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning education Through the instrumentality of the © International | Correspondence Schools Of Scranton, Pa. ! The conditicns are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time moments and without | interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. | There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. And right at this thme Col this out and mail it 10 the Local Represer‘siive whoo also we are offering address in given elsewbervia this ano nent. 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[Commercial Law ___@ ii to the acidzese gives at LANGUAGES TAUGHT WITH PHONOGRAPH See leaom of hes ever > C.F CNH.” Tw, @ Feceive full and complete av» | French | .... | cerman wove [Spanish 2 informations Address all communications to Occupation ~~...» wees Name ROY D WARSH, Rep- Re Giga a cr ees Os 8 ORIN City__..----_-__--------Btate...--____ Bell Phone ye11 Red ’ 4 a and night. Good service and reas- onable price. Smith’s Hotel was built at a enst of $5000 and hax forty roome, The Triggs Hotel, close to the Frievo Depot, and is modern and up-to date. P.M. Maglorie, a young man just up from New Orleans, has opened upadry xoods storein the west end at the corner of Altamont and Foundelac rtree'a is doing 3 nice business. He is a single man and if an industrious young lady could pet him and the business too. | Elliott Bros. are making their mark in the ready made clothing lund shoe line. They are nataral , bur business men. RAWLINS, WYO. A delightful surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Ford and daughter Miss Cora on Wabash Ave. The guests were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Todd, of Leavenworth; Mr. and Mrs. Gist, A. A. Jones, and C. F. Johnson, of Perry, Okla.; Mrs. Westbrook, Little Rock, Kas., Thos. Nesly and David Jones, of Ft. Washakie, Wyo.; Mrs. Susie Hudspect and Mrs. Turner, of Rawlins. Lawrence, Kan. Last Sunday was students day at the forum but disagreeable weather prevented a good attendance. Miss Mattie Miller, who is teaching music in Muskogee, I. T., re-ports that she is doing nicely. Rev. H. I. Jones left Saturday for Baldwin to conduct a revival at the Second Baptist Church. Miss S. K. Brown, who has been visiting in the city for the past six weeks returned to her home in Denver, Col. Do not forget that on Feb. 14th the Forum will render a program at the First Baptist church in North Lawrence. Dr. J. J. Kenner is quite ill. Everett Hall was the scene of the most brilliant affair of the season last Friday evening when the Masons gave their grand reception. An excellent program was given after which dainty refreshments were served. The wee morning hours had made their appearance before the dancers departed. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. James, Mrs. Mary Jordon, Mrs. Ellen Griffen, Mrs. Amy Drak, Mr. J. B. Moor and Mrs. Copeland and daughter Anna, who have been on the sick list are improving. The south side Syndicate entertained a few friends Wednesday night at the King Hotel. Through kindness of the host and hostess the parlors, hall and dining room were used for the occasion. They were tastefully decorated with red, white and blue. Various games were played during the evening. At 10:30 the guests were escorted to the dining room by Messrs Brown and Keuner, who acted as toast masters. After the delicious four course supper nearly all responded to toasts. Some were very pointed and witty. Several made application to become members, but will be considered by charter members. These present were Massa Stone Drew, Morris, Todd, Brown, Strode, Bowers, Rogers, Martin, Kenner, Williams, Richardson, Semerville, Hubbard and Beck. At twelve o'clock each left wearing a piece of blue ribbon, the only souvenir, but not an emblem of the club. NEWTON. KAN. Mrs. James Gross is expected home this week. Ed Lawson is reported quite ill. Mrs. S. Frame and Mrs. J. W. Ramsey are suffering from grip. Mrs. Hall who has been quite ill for the past two months, is slowly recovering. Misses Eunice and Cornelia Coleman have returned from their visit in Topeka. The C. M. E. Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. M. Ford. A delicious lunch was served. Pat Rickman left Monday for Kansas City for a visit. Prosiding Elder Rivers was in town Sunday and delivered an able sermon. Quarterly conference will be held Monday. W. H. Reevely has again purchased a barber shop on the south side. Mrs. Goie and son, of Lawrence, are the guests of their mother Mrs. M. Childs. C. J. Paige has sold his barber shop and accepted a position with W. H. Recveley. IOLA NEWS. One of the largest snows of the season fell last week. E. G. Greene was sick a few days with lagripe last week. T. W. Greene Jr. was in Ottawa last week on business. Jim Brackeen, a former barber of Iola, has returned and formed a partnership with Jess Johnson. Their shop is located at 209 South Jefferson. Rev. J. W. Williams is out of town on a preaching tour. Mr. Keller, an old resident of Iola, is very ill. WICHITA Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright left Saturday for Winfield where they will reside in the future, much to the regret of their many friends. They both were highly esteemed and quite popular in social circles. I. T. Porter slipped on the ice and fractured his ankle Saturday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Jones left Monday night for Kansas City in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of Mr. Jones' sister. Geo. Daniels is now janitor at the court house. Mrs. Mary Gaines has recovered from her recent illness. The Golden Link Art Club met with Mrs. Thos. Cox Tuesday afternoon. A nicely arranged program was rendered in connection with the needle work which added much pleasure to the occasion. After the elegant luncheon served they adjourned to meet next Tuesday with Mrs. S. E. Patten. A ball was given Monday evening by the Eureka Club at Odd Fellows' hall. HOLTON, KAS. Mrs. J. Davis, of Topeka, is visiting her son E. J. Davis this week. R. A. Plumb, of Pea Ridge, was in town on business this week. Mrs. Abbie Henry is quite ill with lagrippee. Mrs. A. S. Riley entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday, Mrs. Morton and daughter, Miss Edna Ross, Miss Phina Daniels. Henry Daniels has been on the sick list several days. Mrs. May Jordan and Ora Martin, of Atchison, who have been visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. M. A. G. Martin returned home Sunday. Littlo Effie, the daughter of West Greenway, died at her home Saturday morning. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Buckner at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Daniels, pastor of the A. M. E. Church is at his home in Oklahoma City. NORTH TOPSKA Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 is progressing nicely. Dts. Smaria Carnell and Lucy Johnson are on the sick list. Pride of Topeka Tent No. 36 is progressing nicely. Dr. Parthena Wooten, of Leavenworth, a member of No. 93, is enjoying good health again. CHANUTE ITEM8. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom was in the city this week and delivered some excellent sermons. J. B. Odair is on the sick list. Miss Dollie Carter is visiting in Emporia this week. Elijah Landis is here visiting his brother, C. W. Landis. Little Freddie Taylor is seriously ill. Lee Thompson of Vinita, I. T., is working in McCullough's barber shop. Lewis Brown is working in the Santa Fe round house. This makes seven colored men employed here by the Santa Fe and one wore is wanted. Arthur Whitman of Vinita, I.T., is working at Landis' restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins entertained at mix o'clock dinner last Friday, the evening being pleasantly spent in social conversation and in stereoscopic views, after which an elegant three course dinner was served by the hostess. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Danforth, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields. BOYNTON, IND. TER. We have been in the throes of a severe cold snap, which tied up all business for awhile, but the spell is now broken. The snow was the heaviest in years. David A Lee, ex-prosecuing attorney under the tribal regime, has embarked in the coal business, getting his coal from Henrietta. He is a many-sided man and a rustler. In addition to his coal business he runs a hack line, a dray, deals in real estate and lends money. He is a native of the pure African type and is an ordained Baptist minister. Romeo, the 15-months old son of Rev. J. C. Hicks, was laid to rest Jan. 28th, Rev. Geo. T. Robinson officiating. Mrs. Hicks and an older son are yet confined to their beds, the latter being dangerously ill at this writing. Rev. C. R. Tucker, presiding elder of the Muskegee district, A. M. E. church, closed his first quarterly conference here January 29. He preached three able sermons and left a good impression. He also expressed a high opinion of the members. Again and again he referred to the sweet music of the choir under the leadership of Capt. Robinson. One selection, "Steal away to Jesus," closing with the Lord's prayer, not only melted the elder to tears, but many of the audience were similarly affected. In the afternoon the Lord's Supper was celebrated, and there was one accession to the church. Monday night the officers for the ensuing year were confirmed and after paying the presiding elder's claim the conference adjourned. Rev.Tucker announced that the Sunday school convention would meet here this year. Plans have been agreed upon for a new church, which, it is hoped, will be erected in time for this convention. Wichita. Mrs. Ralston of Oklahoma City, was in the city last week visiting her son. The B. T. W. club was royally entertained last week by Mrs. Chas. Gordon. A. Griggs is on the sick list. Officer Jeff Thompson is slowly improving. Mrs. Ike Porter has returned from Chetopa. Mrs. Lela Davis is expected home soon from Spokane Falls, Wash. After a week's vacation, Edward Landrum has returned to his duties at the Carey hotel. James Oldham has returned from Topeka. Miss Blanche Alexander was tandered a pleasant surprise party by her Sunday school class and a jolly time was spent. Mrs. B. Morris is on the sick list. Dan Wilkes, after a pleasant stay has returned to his home at Dover, Okla. Miss Susie Kyle is quite ill at her home on N. Water street. YALE. KAS. Rev. H. Williams arrived Saturday on a visit for a few days from Lebanon, Mo. G. W. Bond is confined to his room with lagrippe. Rev. Monday and Mrs. Green are also sick with lagrippe. The band boys gave an entertainment Monday night and quite a number from Pittsburg attended. Mrs. Flora White has gone to Pittsburg to accept a position. Mrs. Laura Beaton and Mrs. Flora White, of Pittsburg, spent Sunday in Yale. Jim Olliver came from Pittsburg to Yale Monday night and in getting off the train at Cornell had the misfortune to have a leg broken. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks, of Pittsburg are out on a visit. Mrs. Clyde Beaton is on the sick list. Quite a number of the boys were in Pittsbusg Saturday night. There will be a supper Saturday night at both the A. M. E. and the Baptist church. Mrs. Metlock is on the mend after having grip. Mrs. Nettie Hudson has been ill with tonsilitis. Mrs. Berry, of Weir City, was down Friday on a visit to her daughter Mrs. I. A. Johnson, of camp No. 11. Claud Hamilton and family have moved to hog-back. Miss Lizzie Giles arrived from Harris, Kas., on a visit to relatives. Rev. S. H. Johnson was in Pittsburg Saturday. Miss Nancy Jiles was in Mineral Sunday. Rev. R. F. Green and Mrs. Jno. Lewis are numbered among the sick. Mrs. Mary Giles and Mrs. Mattie Bevley were in Pittsburg Friday. Mrs. Mary Galloway lost her cow the latter part of last week of the plurisy. OLATHE. KAS. Mrs. P. H. Walton who was called home to the sick bedside of her grandmother returned home reporting her much better. Word has been received here that A. J. Williams who has been spending the winter in Phoenix, Ariz., will leave there the first of March for Los Angeles, Cal. Richard Levels, who has been very low with an attack of acute pneumonia is much better at this writing. Mrs. Washington, who has been at the sick bed of her sister Mrs. Katie Beasley for the past two weeks returned to her home in Kansas City Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Beasley who have both been confined to their beds since Dec. 22 are both able to be up again. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, who was thrown from her buggy on Jan. 5, died Thursday Jan. 31. Her remains were laid to rest in the Olathe cemetery Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Ross who has been sick for the past two weeks is reported better. Mrs. Botts and little niece Ruth, who have been sick some time, are improving. The choir of the 2nd Baptist church will render a musical program next Sunday evening. The infant son of Ed and Mattie Allen died Monday. Rev. G. W. Gordon is preparing to start a series of meetings commencing Wednesday night. Rev. Goree, ot Leavenworth, will assist him. LIBERTY, MO. There is a revival at the Second Baptist church conducted by the pastor Rev. M. L. Clay. Mrs. Martha Robinson has returned from Kansas City where her brother Alex Monholland is seriously ill. Chas. Griggsby, Henry Robinson and Mrs. Mary Estes are on the sick list. The officers elect of the A. M. E. Sunday School are: Miss Maggie Robinson supt., Mrs. Georgia Robinson asst. supt., Miss Carrie Stephenson sec., Mrs. Lillian Bryant Booker treas, Miss Meurilla Miles organist, H. Vivian Anderson, Chas. Thompson, Emma Allen, Blanche Barker and Carrie Cassol teachers. Miss Robinson deserves credit. Despite the snow Sunday she was found at her post of duty and held Sabbath school. Our city is now in darkness. The electric power house was destroyed by an explosion. The engineer was killed. Mrs. Capp entertained visitors from Lathrop Sunday. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Anna Tyler, Plaintiff, vs James Tyler, Defendant. James Tyler, the defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by the Plaintiff, Anna Tyler, and that he must answer on or before the 11th day of March, 1905, the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. J. R. McNARY. Attorney for Plaintiff. For Sale or Lease. I will sell or lease my barbershop and billiard hall to any responsible colored man. It is the most elegant place for colored trade in Kansas City, Mo. Has four chairs, bath rooms, laundry office, four pool tables, two cash registerf, and cigar stand. Good location and good trade. A splendid opportunity for a hustler. ONE FARE PLUS $2.00 COLORADO AND RETURN DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS OR PUEBLO. Tickets on sale January 7, 8 and 9, with final return limit January 31st, 1905. Be sure your ticket reads via -UNION PACIFIC- The Popular Route to Colorado. Shortest Line. Fastest Time. 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