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VOLUME VII. "THE REMOVAL OF THE NEGORO!" Both Sides of the Question is Discussed Pro Of all classes of people in the United States the Negro has perhaps caused the most trouble. The question which we have to discuss is: "Resolved, That the migration of all the Negroes would be detrimental to the United States"—that if all the Negroes in the United States should of their own volition bundle up and leave our country, the United States would suffer loss. You can easily see that it would be bad for the Negroes, because they would return to their original uncivilized ways. We shall prove to you that the loss of the Negroes would injure and retard the development of the United States. Such a step must inevitably injure labor and cripple northern manufacturers. It must be disastrous to home trade and bring thousands of undesirable immigrants to our shores. One of the chief supporters of any nation is its commerce. The United States derives its entire revenue from duties on imports. The loss of 8,000,000 of our citizens must decrease the volume of our trade, shrink our revenue and lessen our prestige among nations. Why, the United States would not rank among nations where it does today. We propose to show you the many disastrous results attending the loss of 8,000,000 citizens. The Negro is learning now, and progressing finely. People think that in time he may equal even the whites. It is true that the Negro is black and has a dark skin. What of it? As the saying goes, Noah had three sons—Shem, Ham and Japheth. We are all descended from one of them. There is an old saying "like father; like son." Now, let me ask you, if you were to meet Shem, Ham and Japheth on the street, what would you think was old Noah's color? In case you should take the trouble to ask each, Shem would say "yellow," Ham, "black" and Japheth "white." So you can tell from this that race color is a mere matter of prejudice, not essential to the question. We are not talking on sentiment, but on business. I shall dwell upon two points, namely the disastrous effects upon our commerce and on those states comprising what is generally known as the South. Negroes work cheaply, but not so cheaply as the Italian or Japanese. A Jap earns only abuot 60 cents a day and must keep steadily working in order to live. The Jap does not live so comfortably as the average class of working men, therefore he does not require so much compensation as others. The Negroes like rich food. They like good clothing. They must have a comfortable home. In fact, they like to live as well as the best. After the migration of the colored race the Italians would come flocking to the South to take the place of the Negroes. The Italians not liking the work for such small wages that thousands of good white men will be thrown out of employment. Nothing aids the progress of the South like the Negro. He is helping to cultivate that vast country, of which many acres are not in use. Previous to the year 1861 the Negro was a slave and worked on the sugar and cotton plantations for his masters, and thus enabled them to produce cotton and sugar at the very lowest cost. This low cost of production is also largely due to the fact that the Negro is by nature peculiarly adapted to stand the hot, damp and sweltering climate of the cotton states. But since the war of 1865 the Negroes have been gradually acquiring small, fields, which they WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great School of Trades Closes a Successful Year institution. These gentlemen give The school has one hundred and a good deal of their time to the thirty acres of land that is being school. Rev. J. R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, Green Keith, L.W. farming. Eleven persons graduated from the school this term are the trustees and they meet five normal course, one carpentry, The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no discernible details can be made out. PRESIDENT WILLIAM TECUMSEH VERNON. till themselves as landowners on on the share principle. By doing their own work and carting their own raw material to market with their mules, they thus again produce cheaply. Now, if we were to remove all of the cheap labor from the South and attempt to replace it, we would first have to find people adapted to the climate and conditions and then get them to produce as cheaply as our Negro. The result would be that we could not find such people. The Southern planters would be ruined on account of having no one to work their lauds, the cost of production would go up and our country would be unable to compete in the markets of the world in the line of some of our principal experts. MISS HELEN WORD. The Negative Side. This question has been agitated for some time, "Would it or would it not be detrimental to the United States if all the Negroes emigrated to Africa?" I think that it would not be detrimental, but beneficial and for the following reasons: First, from the labor standpoint; the separation of the two races would cause the thousands of unemployed whites to engage in the very work now done by the colored race. It is, therefore, not difficult to see the results which would follow. The employment of the whites would result in bettering their condition in every way, giving them homes, farms and honest labor. With happy homes and plenty, the result and reward of industry, come power, wealth and prosperity to the state- CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT. Our visit to Quindaro last week was quite a treat, and we were glad to be there and witness the exercises of the great Western University under the management of President W. T. Vernon and his strong corps of teachers. The school is growing stronger every year with such an able and dignified Christian gentleman as Bishop Abram Grant, an advocate of human rights and the elevation of all mankind, to aid and assist in the work. We would be doing the school an injustice if we did not mention the strong board of trustees who look after the business end of the institution. These gentlemen give a good deal of their time to the school. Rev. J. R. Ransom, Corvine Patterson, Green Keith, L.W. Keflinger and Prof. W. T. Vernon are the trustees and they meet TOPEKA, KANSAS: FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 16, 1905 THE CLOSING OF THE SCHOOLS AT SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI! The Exercises were the Best in the History of the Schools Music, Song and Oratory Tells the Story of the Graduates'-Faithful Work-Principal Bruce Has Covered Himself With Laurels. The Colored High School at St. Joseph, Mo., under the management of Prof. N. C. Bruce is certainly commendable. Had we been informed by others of the rapid progress made by the pupils of this school, and not seen it, we would have disputed it. We witnessed the several commencement exercises and must confess that it was far beyond our expectation. The esays and orations reminded us of such famous people as Ingalls, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Boise, Bowen and others. Their subjects were deep and showed that each had given special attention to that which they thought was beneficial to themselves as well as to the public. Another matter that attracted our attention was the deep interest manifested by the parents and friends of the students. The exercises began Sunday with the grammar school exercises, oratorical contests, etc., ending with the graduating exercises. Prof. Bruce has inaugurated an industrial department to the school in which the students are given a knowledge of gardening, domestic science and art work. About six lots were secured near the school monthly and review the work. Great preparations are being made for the erection of a three story trades building where all kinds of trades will be taught and also a doamatory for the girls. The plans for the building were accepted last week by the board from the state architects office. Through Booker T. Washington, they have secured the services of Lewis M. Spurlock, who will superintend the industrial department. From the fact that Mr. where the boys are instructed in the art of planting and cultivating potatoes, beans, corn and other vegetables. In order to encourage the boys, prizes were offered for the one making the best showing. The contest was all that the boys could make of it and the several rows of potatoes and other vegetables were equal to those raised by an old and experienced gardener. Those who used manure and other fertilizers and worked their growing vegetables regular, had good results. This ought to be taught in all schools as it has a tendency to make boys work. The most interesting department in this institution is that of domestic science under the tutorship of Miss Emma B. Derrick, of Huntsville, Ala. She is thoroughly educated in this work having completed the course in Philadelphia from one of the finest schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The school board of Saint Joseph has provided for this department in all of its needs to properly demonstrate to the pupils how to cook good and wholesome food. Miss Derrick understands all the cereals that are used in the kitchen and takes RSITY, The Gr The Great School of Trades Closes a Successful Year 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. BISHOP ABRAM GRANT. one printing and three business course. They have a fine band which is a source of pleasure as well as helpful to the institution. Institution. G. A. Gregg, Mathematics.gress preceeds Mrs. T. E. H. Wassom, Science.es every year, Lewis A. Spurlock, of Tuskegee Institute, Director of Industries.isters and eduear attend and Harry R. Graham, Printing.interest to the C. E. Stow, Carpentry. The Literary Congress preceeds the closing exercises every year, and the leading ministers and educators from far and near attend and discuss matters of interest to the people. Some of the ablest men in the A. M. E. and Baptist churches take part in this gathering. Revs. Parks, Shaffer, Lampton and many other distinguished men of the race were in attendance. Prof. and Mrs. Vernon entertained the out of town visitors and made it very pleasant for them. Fine meals were served in the large dining hall of the girl's dormitory, and we must confess after partaking of such a magnificent repast that the young ladies are receiving the proper instructions. The faculty for the coming year will be as follows, three that served during the past year having resigned to take up other work: President W. T. Vernon, A. great delight in explaining their ingredeints. It will not be long before an industrious young man will be able to secure a good cook for a wife in St. Joseph-one that is well educated. We were surprised to see so many of St. Joseph's intelligent and wealthy white people in attendance at these exercises. Speeches were made by several prominent white men who paid a glowing tribute to the graduates. Ex-County Attorney Gabbard said he had took part in three commencement exercises and that this one eclipsed them all, and that the singing and speeches were as good as he ever heard. In trying to advise the Negro how to live and act, the gentleman forgot himself and was rebuffed with a storm of hisses which he took quietly, and in a few moments set himself right with his auditors. The remarks that brought this upon him was that the Negro should live a life of humility and that he should not expect to cope with the man. He was voicing the sentiment of a few whites who know nothing about the inner circle of the Negroes. He was addressing the cream of St. Joseph's colored people and the quicker our white brothers get in closer touch with this class of Negroes the better it will be for all concerned. The average Missouri white man don't know how to address an audience of refined colored people, and nine out of ten will make breaks of this character. CGNTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT. M., D. D. Rev. Edward R. Vaughn, Latin. Literature Theology. Albert Ross, Business Course. W. B. Kennedy, Hampton Institute,, Tailoring. Sarah E. Powell, Tuskegee Institute, Dressmaking and Millinery. Robert G. Jackson, Music. Josephine Wright, of Madame Rohrer's Cooking School, Philadelphia, Pa., Cooking and Domestic Economy. John Walker, Farm Superintendent. The above faculty is the best that could be obtained, and the prospects for the coming year are brighter than ever before. Western University is accomplishing its purpose and the people are proud of the institution. COLOR VS. FITNESS AND ABILITY! COLOR VS. FITNESS AND ABILITY! Negroes are Not Given an Opportunity to Enter Military Schools. We see from the Daily Capital that some one has recommended a young man for Annapolis, whereby he may equip himself for an officer in the United States navy. We see from the article below that this man is a German-American, and is a just recognition of that class, but we fail to find a colored man being appointed to any of these schools in recognition of the colored people. We think that our representatives from Kansas and other states should see to it that some colored man be recommended to some of these schools, as the line of race prejudice should be obliterated by our statesmen. There is no use of beating around the bush, as there is too much prejudice on the part of the white man for the Negro and it makes no difference how well he may equip himself, they attempt to describe his efforts. We would like to hear of some colored man being recommended to some these positions hereafter. The Capital says: "William F. Thiele of Hanover, Washington county, whom Senator Burton has designated for examination on the 20th of this month at Annapolis, for the position of midshipman in the United States navy, started for that place on Saturday and stopped over at Topeka one train to see Colonel W. W. Smith, Senator Burton's private secretary. "Mr. Thiele is a bright and capable young man, a graduate of the Washington county High school, and the Senator found him at the State university, where he has been the last year. "He is 18 years old and a fine specimen of physical young manhood. His parents have resided in Hanover, in Washington county, and for many years have been engaged in the lumber business. The appointment is a just recognition of German-American citizenship in Kansas, the elder Thiele being a German. The people of Hanover are proud of the young man and highly appreciate the recognition of their city by Senator Burton. "Senator Burton also named as Thiele's alternates Thomas Buckenlow of. Clay Center, first, and Ray Cook of Clay Center, second." The Twenty-seventh Annual communication of the grand court. Heroines of Jericho for the state of Kansas and its jurisdiction convened at ten o'clock Tuesday morning in Argentine. Mary Williams, the most ancient grand matron, presided. All necessary committees were appointed. Adjourned to meet at o'clock Wednesday morning. The summer months generally bring upon us those stomach disorders which cause us a deal of trouble and worry. We generally attribute these disorders to water, and vegetables, etc. On close examination, however, it generally turns out that our teeth are unclean or there are teeth in the process that have undergone decay. Generally there are large cavities in the molar or bicuspid teeth, and these cavities serve as receptacles for the collection of food and other foreign matter. This collection of food particles soon decomposes, giving off an acid. This acid comes in contact with the hydroclorio acid and pepsin in the digestive organs and there is more or less a friction. This friction produces an abnormal amount of heat and gives the digestive apparatus an extra amount of work. The human system is generally at a low ebb during the hot months, and the stomach being one of the pointe of least resistance of the human body, indigestion, dispepsia, acrid stomach, acid reaction of salivary glands and finally, chronic stomach disorders follow. The offensive breath, for which we all have a contemptible disgust, is also directly due to the disordered stomach and indirectly caused by unclean mouths. In seven out of ten cases there is a collection of salivary calculus (commonly called scurvy) which deposits itself around the lingual necks of the lower six front teeth. This condition is one which should bring about a sense of alarm, but for the most part, we go along heedless of the dire results that may and surely will follow. This deposit causes a recession of the gum from the entire necks of the teeth. The tissue around the necks of those teeth becomes dark and spongy and in contact with brush, free bleeding follows. But the worst results are to follow. After this period of recession of the gums has gone on for a time, the teeth become loose and there appears between them spaces for which we cannot account. These teeth seemingly get longer, but 'tis not true; they are no longer, but the process of recession has made the teeth nearly nude, hence their present condition. Frequently pus is formed in the pockets around these teeth. Naturally, this pus is thrown off in the mouth and reaches the stomach using the saliva as the vehicle. The remedy for this is simply to consult a dentist, have your teeth cleaned, have your mouth cleaned of roots or decayed teeth, have the missing teeth replaced by plates, bridges, etc, and then guard your mouth zealously. Clean it with brush and dentifrice at least four times daily, and especially before and after meals and before retiring. This may seem an odd procedure to some of us, but 'tis not nearly so odd and painful as a disordered stomach during the hot season. Many men of wealth who have sedentary habits would give largely of their millions if they could get a new stomach. We who work hard and have our mouths cleaned "up and out" will never be bothered with the ailment which seemingly belongs to the rich. A. C. BRISCOE, D. D. S. First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased pleased tell your friends,if not tell me. R. S. STEET, Proprietor 1024 E. EIGHTH ST. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES, PRO. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1815 DODGE ST., LIVE STOCK The Hog Machine. While the use of corn exclusively is to be depreciated, says the Agriculturist, especially as a ration for young growing stock, it is all right for the final fattening process. And it is hard to tell what the farmers of the great middle west, or corn belt, would do for a market for their surplus corn, were it not for the ever accommodating stomach of the omnivorous hog. He not only converts, but condenses it into wholesome food product that can be conveyed to market in much easier form. This applies not only to corn, but to all kinds of feed and garbage going to waste on many farms but for the presence of hogs. Thus it is the hog is really a living machine that requires but little more attention than any other machinery on the farm, but this little should be given ungrudgingly, as nothing will pay you a better per cent on your investment, one year with another. Another source of income from the hog, if properly considered, is the wealth of excellent manure that he makes during the year. It Pays to Feed Cows Well. To make a success out of the dairy business a number of things are essential. Prominent among these are: First, the right kind of cows; second, the right kind of food, and third, liberal feeding. A number of other essential factors, such as proper shelter for the cows, a good market for the products within easy reach. Eliminate any one of these factors and at once there is something wrong. It is not our purpose to speak of all these factors at this time, but rather to confine the discussion to the feeding problem. As a matter of fact a great many farmers do not put the amount of thought and study into the feeding of their cows that they ought to. They imagine that they have not time for that as there is too much work to do on a dairy farm. In talking with a farmer the other day about the value of reading good agricultural papers he replied: "I like to read good farm journals, as one finds many valuable suggestions in them, but the trouble is I have not time to read them." Sulchur of Little Value. The statement is frequently made that feeding stock with sulphur will prevent such stock from being infested with ticks, lice, etc. Of course, if this were the case a great deal of work in dipping such animals could be avoided. It does not appear, however, that there is any authentic evidence of the success of the sulphur feeding method. On the other hand the chief veterinary surgeon of the Cape of Good Hope, in conjunction with the government entomologist of that colony dosed a young ox and a colt daily for months without the slightest effect upon the ticks which preyed upon these animals. Toward the end of the experiment the dose of sulphur was three ounces daily for each animal. Hornless Cattle Favored. We notice a growing sentiment among dairy farmers in favor of hornless cattle. Shorthorns and Jerseys of pure blood are now being bred without horns and herd book record the names of such animals and their breeders. Beef producers here in the west have for many years been crossing common cattle with the polled Angus and Galloways for the double purpose of breeding off the horns and improving the stock as beef producers but the dairy people have been slow in adopting the clipping machine. The Red Polls are more of a dairy breed, some of them having high records in that line, although when matured and fattened they are quite acceptable to butchers.—Denver Field and Farm. Experiment Stations. That the experiment stations are receiving more attention from farmers, agricultural papers, newspapers and legislators is sure evidence of their growing strength and importance. The stations have doone most good where most highly appreciated. If the stations continue faithful to the high and important duties for which they were created and do not lose sight of the great problems they were set to solve in a vain endeavor to secure a cheap popularity by doing work which can well be done by any intelligent farmer, they will gain a yet stronger place in the regard and support of the people of this country.—The Deseret Farmer. Barn Ventilation. There is urgent need of study of the important question of ventilation and lighting in farm barns. A recent investigation carried on by the Agricultural College of Wisconsin has shown that scores of costly barns, intended to house valuable blooded live stock, and on which thousands of dollars have been expended to secure perfect sanitary conditions, are a complete failure so far as ventilation is concerned, and that this lack of proper ventilation is causing more serious increase in the spread of tuberculosis and seriously impairs the profits of feeding. A way of getting disease among the pigs is not heading it, keeping them in flath and not having the places properly cleaned. While the hog is usually a hustler, he hustles to much better advantage when his owner aids him by giving good treatment. ```markdown ``` (a)—Pursuant to stitution, page 12, w. C., to meet at the sai Knights of Pythias, E. Lewis, has issued Lodge of the Knight July, 1905, (b)—Therefore, Counselor of the Ordo hereby proclaim a der of Calanthe, sha Lily of the Valley C at 11 a. m., in their action of such business, (c)—All officers tend this session will reception committee Lily of the Valley C be made for your act, (d)—The Supremes officers and members come and spend a fee Harmony and Love. (e)—The recept escort you to your r (f)—All Subord in their per capita t N. Water street, Wi Mrs. M. E. Matley and your Endowment Ponca, Okla., Box 6 will be allowed repurchase not paid up in f decisions and manda (g)—All Deputy their commissions, in their districts, n [h]—All Past Court must pay in t maintain your mem not be allowed a vow paid. Page 7 of you to be paid in to the the Grand Court. fee to Grand Regist [i]—The Grand with the K. of P. a informally. The w Mrs. Hattie Border Mrs. Addella Miller Moten, Topeka. Let all our d Ruler, and in the b Done this 9t = Grand Court, Indep of Kansas. (a)—Pursuant to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of the Constitution, page 12, which requires the Grand Court to meet at the same time and place as the Rights of Pythias, and whereas the Grand Lewis, has issued his proclamation concerning the Knights of Pythias on the twelfth, 1905, (b)—Therefore, I, Maggie E. Matley, Counselor of the Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction thereby proclaim that the Grand Court, of Calanthe, shall convene in the Tenth of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir Court, a. m., in their Eleventh Annual Session of such business as shall come before. (c)—All officers, members and visitors of this session will notify Geo. Jackson, Motion committee, or Sister H. A. Hall of the Valley Court, that suitable accommodation for your accommodations. (d)—The Supreme Worthy Counselors and members of Sister Jurisdiction and spend a few days with us in the ceremony and Love. (e)—The reception committee will meet you to your respective quarters. (f)—All Subordinate Courts under their per capita to Miss B. Alexander, Water street, Wichita, and your Supremes, M. E. Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Ch., your Endowment tax to Mrs. B. Bailca, Okla., Box 688, not later than July 16. (g)—All Deputies are requested to for their commissions, with a report of the view their districts, not later than July 15. (h)—All Past Counselors and members must pay in their 25c membership to maintain your membership in the Grand Court, be allowed a voice in the Grand Court. I. Page 7 of your session minutes are paid in to the Grand Officers before the Grand Court. You will, therefore, pay to Grand Register of Deeds on or before [i]—The Grand Court will assemble in the K. of P. at 11 a. m. to take part formally. The welcome address on behalf of Hattie Borders, Weir City; on behalf of Addella Miller, Lawrence. Response, Topeka. Let all our deliberations be guided, and in the bonds of Fidelity, Harriet Done this 9t day of June, 1905, united Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, Kansas. M. E. MATL (a)—Pursuant to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of Grand Court constitution, page 12, which requires the Grand Court, I. O. O. C., to meet at the same time and place as the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, and whereas the Grand Chancellor, J. E. Lewis, has issued his proclamation convening the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias on the twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, (b)—Therefore, I, Maggie E. Matley, Grand Worthy Counselor of the Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby proclaim that the Grand Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, shall convene in the Temple Chamber of Lily of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, at 11 a. m., in their Eleventh Annual Session for the transaction of such business as shall come before us. (c)—All officers, members and visitors expecting to attend this session will notify Geo. Jackson, chairman of the reception committee, or Sister H. A. Hampton, W. C., of Lily of the Valley Court, that suitable arrangements may be made for your accommodations. (d)—The Supreme Worthy Counselor, Supreme Court officers and members of Sister Jurisdictions are invited to come and spend a few days with us in the bonds of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. (e)—The reception committee will meet all trains and escort you to your respective quarters. (f)—All Subordinate Courts under this Jurisdiction pay in their per capita to Miss B. Alexander, G. R. of D., 623 N. Water street, Wichita, and your Supreme Temple tax to Mrs. M. E. Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Clay street, Topeka, and your Endowment tax to Mrs. B. Bailey, G. S. E. B., Ponca, Okla., Box 688, not later than July 15, as no Court will be allowed representation in the Grand Court which has not paid up in full and complied with all laws, rules, decisions and mandates of the Grand Court and G. W. C. (g)—All Deputies are requested to forward to this office their commissions, with a report of the work accomplished in their districts, not later than July 15. [h]—All Past Counselors and members of the Grand Court must pay in their 25c membership fee in order to maintain your membership in the Grand Court. You will not be allowed a voice in the Grand Court until said fee is paid. Page 7 of your session minutes requires all money to be paid in to the Grand Officers before the convening of the Grand Court. You will, therefore, forward this said fee to Grand Register of Deeds on or before July 15. [i]—The Grand Court will assemble in joint session with the K. of P. at 11 a. m. to take part in the opening informally. The welcome address on behalf of the Courts, Mrs. Hattie Borders, Weir City; on behalf the Grand Court, Mrs. Addella Miller, Lawrence. Response by Mrs. F. E. Moten, Topeka. Let all our deliberations be guided by the Supreme Ruler, and in the bonds of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. Done this 9t day of June, 1905, under the seal of this Grand Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansas. M. E. MATLEY, G. W. C. Attest: B. ALEXANDER, G. R. of D. last on the Southwest You cannot d dining car of Th it on the Southwest Limi You cannot drop your napkin and prining car of The Southwest Limited. East on the 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 a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintaine on the This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. PROCLAMATION! TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 9, 1905. but to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of Grand Court consists, which requires the Grand Court, I. O. O. The same time and place as the Grand Lodgenas, and whereas the Grand Chancellor, J. Auctioned his proclamation convening the Grand Rights of Pythias on the twenty-fifth day of More, I, Maggie E. Matley, Grand Worthy Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansas, from that the Grand Court, Independent Orchall convene in the Temple Chamber of My Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, Weir Eleventh Annual Session for the transsiness as shall come before us. Users, members and visitors expecting to attend notify Geo. Jackson, chairman of thetee, or Sister H. A. Hampton, W. C., of My Court, that suitable arrangements may be accommodations. Supreme Worthy Counselor, Supreme Court Judges of Sister Jurisdictions are invited to a few days with us in the bonds of Fidelity, love. Reception committee will meet all trains and their respective quarters. Coordinate Courts under this Jurisdiction pay a to Miss B. Alexander, G. R. of D., 623 Wichita, and your Supreme Temple tax to Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Clay street, Topeka,ement tax to Mrs. B. Bailey, G. S. E. B., box 688, not later than July 15, as no Court representation in the Grand Court which can full and complied with all laws, rules, mandates of the Grand Court and G. W. C. duties are requested to forward to this office, with a report of the work accomplished not later than July 15. Best Counselors and members of the Grand Court on their 25c membership fee in order to membership in the Grand Court. You will invoice in the Grand Court until said fee is if your session minutes requires all money the Grand Officers before the convening of it. You will, therefore, forward this said register of Deeds on or before July 15. Grand Court will assemble in joint session at 11 a. m. to take part in the opening of the welcome address on behalf of the Courts,ders, Weir City; on behalf the Grand Court, Miller, Lawrence. Response by Mrs. F. E. Deliberations be guided by the Supreme bonds of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. 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Some preachers take Luke 28:19 and Romans 7:24-25 and use them as stumbling blocks to keep the people from living good and to keep from living holy—sanctified themselves, as God commanded them to live. The preachers say, "There is none good." Well, we believe there was none perfect when Christ said this. Why? Because Christ was not yet crucified. Neither was the Holy Spirit poured out universally upon the sons of man, but Christ said to young man to follow him. Even the Apostle Paul lamented on the imperfection of the Jews' religion, because there was no God's blood shed upon Calvary's hill. Paul called himself a wretched man. Read Romans 7:24 But after Christ was crucified and his church set up, Poul says there is now no condemnation for them that are in Christ Jesus who walk in the Spirit of God. Paul's answer in the eighth chapter of Romans, and the first five verses. here are many righteous people nothy because Christ has ascended on high and sent the holy spirit do n Christ said that the Com- forber, which is the Holy Ghost, would teach us all thipys He said he would approve the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. Now anything that is re- proved is brought to light, and any- thing that is righteous is of God and -NOTE MUSIC HOUSE. ED IN 1836.) PHILADELPHIA, PA. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. nd Embalmers. RS American Continent: National Park; Bone Falls; The Mount Hood; The Omaha; The Yosemite; Cross Great Salt Lake ON A TRIP OVER THE PACIFIC- ATIONS TO THE RK EXPOSITION 15, '06. Nearest U. P. Agent. it is good. Wherefore Christ is justified in saying at the time there was none good but God, because it takes all the saints to make the body of Christ which is the church of God. So we are all members of one body when we obey God. And God is above all and through all and in all his saints, so all the love and goodness comes from the one God. Read Ephesians 4:1-10, and see if I am right. I write you this message, friends, because she swift deceivers are trying to block the way of life, and many true hearts are broken, and many a tender soul is driven to distraction because of the wrong—so I say to all, live good, live holy, fear God and worship him; then you shall live. JOHN HARRISON. Junction City. Kansas. William Thomas, member of troop "M," Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Rilev, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August oth. 1870. He wants to find two comrades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and is fifty-eight years of age. Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P. A Wichita, Kans., June 4, 1905 To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: You are hereby notified that I will officially visit the Lodges in this Jurisdiction on the dates set forth as follows: Excelsior, No. 3 Topeka, Tuesday, June 13. Western Star, No. 1, Lawrence, Wednesday, June 14. Stringer, No. 14, Kansas City, Thursday, June 15. Enterprise, No. 27, Kansas City, Thursday, June, 15. Sprig of Myrtle, No. 22, Iola, Friday, June 16. Eastern Star, No. 2, Fort Scott, Saturday, June 17. Friendly Aid, No. 7, Parsons, Sunday p. m., June 18. Wesley, No. 17, Cherokee. Monday p. m., June 19. Pride of the West, No. 25, Cherokee, Mon. p. m., June 19. Morning Star, No. 18, Yale, Monday eve., June 19. Great Pacific, No. 6, Pittsburg, Tuesday, June 20. Sunflower, No. 24, Pittsburg, Tuesday, June 20. Weir, No. 5, Weir City, Wednesday, June 21. Syracuse, No. 28, Galena,Thursday, June 22. Bethany, No. 11, Columbus, Friday, June 23. Mineral Pride, No. 26, Mineral, Saturday, p. m., June 24. Independent, No. 30, Independence, Monday, June 26. Oriental, No. 29, Coffeyville, Tuesday, June 27. Toas, No. 10, Wichita, Monday, July 3. Working Bee, No. 23, Wellington, Tuesday, July 4. Winfield Pride, No. 20, Winfield Wednesday, July 5. Prince Albert, No. 4, Arkansas City, Thursday, July 6. All Lodges which are delinquent in their Pythean Temple and Sanitarium 20 cent assessment must pay same on my visit, as a failure to pay this tax will effect their standing and representation in the Grand Lodge. Each Lodge in the Jurisdiction will be taxed proportionally according to membership to cover the expenses of my annual visit. Let every member be present. Fraternally yours in F. C. and B. J. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Wichita, Kans, June 4, 1905. To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders. Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: 1. Whereas, Art. 1V. Sec. 1. of the Grand Lodge Constitution Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas do hereby cause the Grand Lodge to meet on the fourth Tuesday in the month of July at 12 m. in each year at such place as shall be determined by those entitled to vote in such convention, and 2. Whereas the Session of the Grand Lodge held in the City of Topeka, on the 26th day of July, 1904 did determine and name the town of Weir City as our next place of meeting; therefore, 3. I, J. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby call the Grand Lodge officers and representatives to said Grand Lodge to assemble in the Castle Hall of Weir Lodge No. 5, at Weir City, State PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Russell McAdoo, Plaintiff, vs Mary McAdoo, defendant. To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. By his attorney. [Seal] W.I. JAMISON. Attent: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. of Kansas, in the twelfth annual session, on the fourth Tuesday, being the (25th) twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, at 12 m. for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before them. 4. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Lodge officers of other Grand Jurisdictions and members of Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction of N. and S. A., E. A. A. and A. in good standing are fraternally invited to visit the session and witness our proceedings. 5. All officers members and representatives will notify Sir George Jackson, Weir City, Kansas, chairman of arrangement committee, the date of their arrival, so that suitable arrangements may be made for their comforts. 6. Arangements have been made for visitors at $1 per day, board and lodging, by reporting to Chairman of Committee on arrangements on their arrival in Weir City. 8. The Committee on Reception will meet your trains beginning Monday evening, July 24th and ending Wednesday evening, July 26th. 8. All Subordinate Lodges must send in their reports on or before the 15th day of July to the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Sir I. H. Anthony, 1508 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kansas and 25c semi-annual for each member carried on their roster. All Lodges that do not pay the per capita tax and special assessment or minutes tax, and comply with the Supreme Chancellors Proclamation on the Pythian Temple and Sanitarium fund (20 cents per member) will not be allowed representation in this session. 9. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge except they have paid their annual tax of 25c. 10. All District Deputies must send in their report to the Grand Chancellor on or before the 15th day of July. 11. All members entitled to the rank of Past Chancellor must bring with them a certificate, which will be furnished by the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, from their lodge to show that they are entitled to that rank. The rank will not be conferred on any one that does not produce such certificate and pay regular fee. 16. Remember also that the Grand Court of Calanthe will hold their session on the same dates. Proclamation by G. W. C., Mrs. Mattie Matley will soon be issued. 17. The following program will be observed. viz: Tuesday, July 25th, 11 a. m., the Grand Lodge officers and representatives and Grand Court officers and representatives and visitors will assemble at the hall procured for the session when the introduction of officers, representatives and visitors will take place. At 12 m. the Grand Lodge will convene in executive session for routine business. Wednesday, July 26th the Grand Lodge will transact routine business, Thursday July 27, routine business election and installation of officers and closing of session. The officers to be elected will be publicly installed on Thursday night. Let all our acts be characterized by Justice, Fidelity and Harmony and a Supreme desire to promote the best interest of our beloved order and that of its members. Thus done and signed under the seal of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Kansas this 4th day of June, A. D.. 1905 under Pythian Period the XLII (42nd). Attest: DR. I. H. ANTHONY, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. If you want to keep posted on the doings of the race and see what advancement the race is making read THE PLAINDEALER. One Dollar for 20 Names and Addresses. Purely a business proposition; one that will make you an actual, clear profit of 75 cents. Wanted, refined colored ladies for business correspondents in every town in U.S. Make $100 a month simply postal cards from your own me no matter where located. Nothin to buy, sell or canvass. No capital required. Enclose 20 stamp for particulars. Address, JOHN SPOTTS, Department A, Topeka, Kans. ```markdown ``` You read this edict.-The 14th Annual Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene in the Taborian Hall, cor. 11th and Washington sts., in the city of Kansas City, State of Kansas, Tuesday, July 11th, A. D. 1905, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., and will continue in session the 11th, 12th, 13th 14th and 15th. Preliminary Session. The Board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Tuesday afternoon, July 11th. Representatives.—Temples are requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles are requested to send their H. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Palatiums their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or V.Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Take due notice.—All Temples, Tabernacles, Palatium and Tents must be represented as the law is positive on this point. Endowment Receipts.—Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the Endowment Secretary since the last Grand Session to this Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 185, article 23, and put them in the hands of the Committee. Annual Returns.—Annual returns will be sent to each Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium and Tent in May which bring with you to the Grand Session. Any Temple, Tab- SPRINGFIELD, MO. Rev. Dorsey's new church is nearly completed. Woody Bird and wife entertained a number of friends Sunday evening at their residence, 656 Mill street. The time was spent delightfully. The host and hostess manifested their hospitality royally. Many friends came to Springfield Sunday from Kansas City, taking advantage of the excursion rates. A number of students are in attendance at Lincoln High school Normal. The term lasts about ten days. Dr. Snelson will arrange fcr camp meeting soon. George Webb and wife spent a few days visiting Mrs. Webb's mother in East Springfield last week. Mrs. B. F. Adams, who has been somewhat indisposed, is slowly convalescing. Rev. B. F. Adams and Dr. Snelson delivered the first and second sermons for Rev. Dorsey in his new church. Mrs. P. T. Murphy, of 873 Washington ave., entertained last Tuesday in a delightful manner from three to five. The guests bade their hostess goodby with ardent affection and appreciation. ATCHISON, KANS. The Baptist district convention will convene at Shiloh church Wednesday of next week to continue the rest of the week. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle will be preached at Forest Park. The county Teachers' institute is in session at Ingalls school house. There are 102 students. Ten are colored. The young colored men have organized on Owl club. They will have their initial opening Thursday evening. McReynolds is very ill at his home in West Atchison. Miss Ida Generals is home for vacation. Mrs. B. Murray. Misses E. Matthews and S. Ray will at- Daughters of Tabor. ernacle, Palatium or Tent failing to receive blanks by the 15th of May will immediately send to the C. G. S. or the C. G. M. and they will be sent at once. Be on Time.—As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates represented on some one of the Committees at the hour of opening. Annual Sermon.—The Annual Sermon will be preached by Rev. Sir James Thomas, C. G. O. Wednesday night, July 12th. All members must be present in full dress regalia. The Official Paper.—Quite a number have neglected paying for THE PLAINDEALER, our official organ, which should be promptly paid. Divine Services.—The General Law sets the third Sunday in June for the Annual Sermon to be preached. In all places where there are more than two or three numbers, they must meet and make arrangements to have the sermon preached at the same hour. In no instance will this order or law be changed. If the sermon is not preached on the third Sunday in June it cannot be preached on any other Sunday. Witness my hand with the,official seal of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. (SEAL.) FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 943 Everette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. tend commencement in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Lulu Richardson returned to her home in Kansas City after a four weeks visit. Miss Ada Barnett completed the course at K. U. and returned home last week. She is a very bright and active young lady and a bright future awaits her. Mrs. Melissa Elligan will leave the 20th to join her daughter in Cripple Creek. R. K. Salone and Miss A. Johnson were married at Ebenezer Baptist church Wednesday of last week. It was a very pretty wedding. We wish them much happiness. Read THE PLAINDEALER. GET THE Iay Perfo F1 Taylor Buck F1 Insist upon being fqr bronds of flour, and you in the market. The Taylor THE BE USE ONLY Taylor's perfection Flour AND Taylor's Pu uckwhee Flour being furnished the abo ur, and you will certainly g Taylor Grain 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. TOPEKA, SKANAS. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Prick 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. ```markdown ``` When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSISSippi, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals, Moderate in Price, Unsurpassed in Quality and Service. One Price, 50¢ I can suggest any num- ber of pleasant trips and send you something new in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis E BEST! ONLY Taylor's section our AND Taylor's Pure wheat our finished the above popular will certainly get{the best Grain Co., CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, vs E.W. Treadwell, Defendant. E. W. Treadwell, the above named defendant, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sophia M. Treadwell, and that the defendant, E. W. Treadwell, must, on or before the 22nd day of May, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court or the matter and things set toth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children, and alimony. SOPHIA M. TREADWELL. By J. R. McNARY, her Attorney Let the Scream! The Twenty-third Kansas, U. S. V. I., re-union will be held in Topeka on Aug. 6th and 7th, '05, at the fair grounds. Arrangements have been made for a two-days' outing and there will be a camp-fire, sham battle, base ball and other amusements for the benefit of the visitors and soldiers. The Ninth Cavalry band has been secured for this occasion and will come to Topeka mounted. This will be the first time in the history of Topeka, and probably will be last for years, that the citizens of Kansas will have the opportunity of hearing this famous band. They will give concerts, mounted and dismounted. This is one of Uncle Sam's crack bands and will be a treat for everybody present. Those who wish to visit the state hospital and other public institutions, will do well to take advantage of this rate. The fare is one and one-third rate from all points in Kansas of $7.50 or less and from Kansas City and St. Joe, Mo. Tickets will be on sale Aug. 5, 6, 7, inclusive, good to return leaving Topeka until the 8th inclusive. The colored people of the state should take advantage of this rate and see what the colored people of Topeka are doing. We have over forty successful business men—grocerymen, merchants, drug gists, restaurants, hotels and other business enterprises. Steam Laundry Do your family washing----5c pound. It will save you money. 114 W. SEVENTH ST. PHONE 341. Are You Going to Kansas City? If so, stop with Mrs. Fortune Weaver. She has such nice cosy rooms—so quiet and home-like. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1905. THE conviction of Aggie Myers for the murder of her husband at Liberty. Mo., last week was a just and proper verdict and this should ever be a lesson to that class of white women who when caught committing offenses try to fasten the crime upon some Negro. For this inhuman crime, Aggie Myers should dangle at the end of a rope. We are glad that the deeds of this class of women are being shown up to the public, for thousands of innocent Negroes have been persecuted and put to death on account of such she devils as Aggie Myers. Two young ladies, students of the Topeka High School through some audacious cuss have been led from the path of virtue. The time has come that the women of Topeka should arouse themselves to a sense of duty and not permit their daughters to be imposed upon by such scoundrels. We are surprised to see so many of our women who play a leading part in the church and society, and at the same time permit these outrages to pass unnoticed. The white women of the city are taking up the case and investigating it. This does not speak well for the colored ladies and we must say that we are at a loss to know when the time will come that they will be aroused to a sense of duty along these lines. We are told that the mother of the girl on the North side will not allow her to be seen. Mrs. Thorp, matron at the city prison has called upon them and earnestly requested to have an interview with the girl, but the mother flatly refused to grant her request. We advise the people on the North side to visit the county attorney and urge him to bring the matter of locating the guilty party before the court and if necessary, throw the mother in jail for shielding such a crime. THE PLAINDEALER will push this matter and see that justice is meted out to those who are guilty. We are thorculghly disgusted with Negro preachers who are running excursions over the country at a dead loss to themselves and their churches and especially to the colored people at large who take advantage of these occasions to squander their money. We are reliably informed that an excursion was run out of Topeka at a loss last Sunday and that money was put up in advance to secure the train. There was a corner-stone laying a few Sundays ago and we are told that they were suc- cessful in raising something over $200 and this money was advanced to secure this train. The time has come that Negroes should quit raiding tools of themselves; laying corner-stones for buildings that are not put up and some are never completed in order to make some Negro look big. The time has come that lodges or any organizations that participate in forcing such frauds upon the people will not receive the support of the substantial class in their respective communities. This is an outrage upon public decency to permit men to loaf around and conjnre up such schemes to rob hard-working people out of their money. If some of these people should become diseased and unable to support themselves, they would have to be sent to the poor house and they would never see one of these preachers there administering to their wants—not even offering a prayer. It is time that the older colored people awake and stop giving their money to these gospel bums and place it in the bank where it will be of some advantage to them. WEIR. KAN8A8. Rev. J. T. Crawford returned to our city after a vacation of about three months. Thomas Montgomery was in our city this week and returned on the tenth to Parsons, where he is at work. J. S. Sanders and Lois Dowel made a trip to Pittsburg Friday night on lodge business. Mesdames Lottie Bluett and Arrene Chatman were visitors in our city this week. All the coal companies paid off on the tenth. Our streets were crowded and a street fair is going on. We would like to see our people keep their money or keep away from shows. We were sorry to learn that S. Scott and wife lost their little daughter by death on the ninth. She was three years old. We are in sympathy with the bereaved parents and are ready to render them all the aid we can. All the delegates have returned from the S. E. S. S. convention and report a great session. $78.40 was raised. The next session will convene in Parsons in June, 1906. Rev. J. L. Dudley was in the city several day this week. Daughter Ada Watson is very sick this week. The street fair has gone, but left a sign in the way of a bullet in a young man's leg. Two of our colored girls had to be guarded to keep them from leaving with the show. The St. John Baptist church has elected delegates to the association which meets in Oswego in July. They are: A. Johnson, K. C. Chatman and Sister S. A. Kinnell. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M. L. Wagner, Plaintiff, V8 Purl M. Wagner, Defendant. The said defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action, and that unless she answers the petition of plaintiff on or before June 27th, A. D. 1805, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true, and judgment rendered dividing plaintiff from defendant, on the ground of abandonment. [SMAL.] Joseph Reed, Plaintiff's Atty Attest: Colorado Springs, Colo, May, 27, 1905. Western Negro Press Association meeting in the Ninth Annual Session at Muskogee, I. T., September, 20th, 21st and 22nd 1905. To the Press:— Pursuant to the regular appointment under the Constitution. The Western Negro Press Association is hereby called to convene at Muskogee, I. T., in its Ninth Annual Session, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1905. All Proprietors, editors, managers and correspondents west of Mississippi River are eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity and the friends of the newspapers in general throughout the country, to meet with us at Muskogee to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all ministers and college professors, business men, professional men and women to join us in this meeting. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race and the Press with the aid of the Pulpit must undoubtably take the lead. The Official program that will be published later will be up to the usual high standard. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The Executive Committee:— C. S. Muse, Chairman. Jos. D. D. Rivers, Denver, Colo; J. C. Trimble, Boley, I. T.; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake, Utah; S. Ridley, Guthrie, Okla; W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kans; Albert Ross, Kansas City, Kans. The Secretary is ordered to apprise the railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the Craft. All communications should be addressed to the Secret'y, at Colorado Springs Colo. Nick Chiles, President, C. Muse, Chairman, Executive Committee. W. H. Duncan, .Sec'y BOYNTON, I· T. Mrs. Jefferson, wife of J. J. Jefferson, died on the ninth of an affection of the heart after long suffering. She was worthy matron of the Eastern Star. She was a native, and a husband and six children survive her. Her funeral was held at Kain Creek Baptist church of which she was a member, and was largely attended. Rev. H. C. Reed, a former Creek judge, officiated. Mrs. Julia Carter has embarked in the bakery business. She is a firstclass baker. Our townsman, J. J. Cherry, has just added some more fine horses to his livery business. The gristmill of Merriweather, Walker and Parker has commenced grinding. Charles Ezell was summoned to Little Rock last week on account of a fire, which destroyed some valuable property of his. Samuel Kinney stopped over a few days last week, en route to Muskogee to the teachers' institute. White here he looked after his town property John H. Wright and Mrs. R H. Carter are attending the institute in Muskogee. The new Old Fellows lodge continues to grow The officers will be installed about the 19th Miss Carrie Butler of Lansing Okla. spent Sunday here visiting relatives J W B. Walls, a travelin salesman for the mercantile firm of Smith, Sons and company. Wagner, was over last week on business. During a thunderstorm here Sunday a horse and a hog were killed and several persons were shocked. WATCHES FOR BOYS, AND, GIRLS For Getting Subscriptions for the Kans as Weekly Journal, "OFFER'TO BOYS" Any boy who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents per year each, making a total of $2.50, and will send the full amount to us together with the names and addresses we will mail to his address, postage prepaid, a beautiful watch, named "The Pride." Description as follows: The "Pride" is a model 16 size stem set, stem wind, lever escapement watch, with nickel finished movements. The case is finished in nickel, engine turned with shield design in center, and is fully guaranteed for one year under ordinary usage. OFFER TO GIRLS. Any girl who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents each, making a total of $2.50, and will send to us the full amount together with the names and addresses, we will mail to her address, postage prepaid, a beautiful watch, called the "Lady Juliet," description as follows: The "Lady Juliet" is a six size. openfaced stem wind, stem set watch. It has a snap back bezel, plain, polished case with milled edge. The case is finished in gold, and the movement is gold finished and is fully guaranteed for one year under ordinary usage. The "Pride" is a beautiful nickel plated watch and will keep good time. It will make the boy's heart swell with pride when he receives it, and he will be proud to carry it as a time-piece. The "Lady Juliet" is a beautiful goldfinished watch, and the girl who will receive it will pronounce it a beauty and she will be proud to carry it. Boys and girls, here is your chance to secure some beautiful presents by doing a little work in getting subscriptions. Do not lose any time, but get out and secure the lists before it is too late. This offer will only hold good until July 1st, 1905. Write names and addresses plainly. And send money by postoffice order or draft, and address all communications to The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo. Please take note that names must be sent in all in one list and money must be sent with them, or we cannot send you the premium: THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL Kansas City, Missouri. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. CHARLES F. BOWLUS, Plaintiff, vs. NORA MAY BOWLUS, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Nora May Bowlus, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed the above entitled action in the above named court wherein he seek to obtain a divorce from you and the custody of two children on the ground of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, and that unless you answer the said petition on or before the 14th day of July, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment for the plaintiff rendered accordingly. L. S. CURTIS. Clerk. What to Leavenworth call on gentlemen at CUT Engraving Dept. of the Main St. Breeze (Engraving works our) UTS WM. SIMS, President. W. H. ROSSINGTON, Vice Pres. C. E HAWLEY, Cashier. C. S. BOWMAN, Asst. Cashier. An Ideal Place to Spend a Pleasant Evening. Open Every Tuesday and Friday Evenings. Refreshments of All Kinds. Music. Plenty of Good Water. Good Shade. Join Us. It's Free. No Rowdyism. It's Headquarters for the City's Best People. Churches, Societies, Clubs, Lodges, Etc., Are Especially Invited. Bell 'Phone 3232 Black. . . . 1 Refreshments of All Kindsa Water. Good Shade. J Rowdyism. It's Head Best People. Church Lodges, Etc., Are Bell 'Phone 323 Admission, One Block East of T Frank R. V INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs. Ella Allison, 118 Sycamore street, Ottawa, Kans., would like to have any information about her mother, Mollie Martin, complexion dark brown, brown eyes, straight hair; or of her step-father, David Martin, who was born at Smyrna, Tenn. They were the slaves of Levi White, and were last heard of at Kahoka, Ill. Mrs. Martin is 66 years of age and was a member of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Robert Allison, above address, would like to know the whereabouts of Elder B. Smith, whose home is in Caldwell county, Virginia, near Concord. He is a Baptist minister and was last heard of in '77, being then pastor of Long Mountain Baptist church. He was a slave of Milton A. Bishop, near Leesville, Va. If he can be found, the information of Mr. Allison's people can be obtained from him. WANTEDS Colored Performers. I want 2 cornet players, 1 slide trombone, 1 alto, 1 tuba, 1 baritone and a bass drummer. I also want two ladies, one to sing coon songs and one soprano—must be good lookers and all who answer this ad. must be ladies and gentlemen. We have a good show. State lowest salary. We open Sept. 4th. We travel in own special car, and are looking for performers. I also want a good musical director who plays a piano and a sight reader. I would like to hear from Charlie Brown, the cornet player. Address. E. A. CARTER. 1708 Tracey Ave. Kansas City, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. MAY STANARD, Plaintiff, vs.---- No. 28,290. FRAHN H. STANARD, Defendant. You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in said court, for a divorce and custody of minor children, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein on or before the 15th day o July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered for plaintiff accordingly. MAY STANARD, By J. R. McNARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attent: -l. 8. CTRTIS, Clerk By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. SPECIAL BREW-KyTmaur, the Best on the Market. MEET ME IN GALVESTON And hear what Texas has to offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention, Northern Settlers At Galveston, Texas, April 21-22. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose for himself. The First and Last Opportunity of the Kind. On April 18th, round trip tickets will be sold via the M. K. & T. R.y at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morton, G. P. & T. A., Box 911. St. Louis, Mo. HEMORLINE FOR PILES MATARRH. BROZEMA. FOR THE MILLIONS THE WORLD ROUND THE ONLY PERFECTED ABRIDER CURE BEEN THERE NO COMPARISON It is good better, better, better still The next best thing to watch water will store glad gladder, gladder from gladder still When you know it will cure every local ill. Pharmaceutical absorbing pumps, the active Principle of REMILUXE is taken from tropical Banks, opening a secret in Pharmaceutical Science, Deliverly Original. Lactors, Dewars, Hairies, Merchants, and Sun from all walks of life, are a moll in Exchaining it the good Glasses of Liam Hoehne. Sold for our kindlet of the most remarkable Dairies, order published life will ever Maken you with anguish Manable existence. Sold by all First-class Dairies if your Brother cannot supply you, send us Sife. And your Dairies name and address we will send you a Sife. Annual MEMORIUM here no other there is no substitute for advice herein. THE MEMORLINE CO. MARSHALL MO.U.S.A. W. H. HARRIS, Prv. and Mgr. P. L. FRANK, Rev. and Trustee. W. S. HARRIS & CO. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Houses to Rent—Money to Loan on Chattel Mortgage. Thong as West. Receives Wyndham Mills, RADBADWEST, KAS O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON 836. Kanaas Ave. Ind. Phone 774 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 7 to 9 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Myrtle Tipton of Emporia, is the guest of Miss Nelle Ellis. The Golden Rod club will be entertained this evening by Miss Lizzie Cooper. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter and sister, Mrs. F. E. Motin, visited in Fort Riley last Sunday. Mr. James Bertha and family of Kansas City, arrived in the city last Saturday to reside. Elijah Edwards, who is with Contractor Ramsey of Lawrence, was in the city last week. Miss Raymos Dyer will leave Sunday for Kansas City to visit her aunt, Mrs. Inez Thomas. Miss Willa Smith returned Sunday from an extended trip in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. Mr. H. E. Shephard of Prescott, Ariz., passed through the city last Monday en route to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Preer are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Mother and babe doing well. J. E. Lewis, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas, was in the city two days this week. The ladies sewing circle of Saint John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday at the church with Mrs. Eliza Marion. Miss Pearl McNeal left Wednesday for Jefferson City, Mo., to attend the commencement exercises of Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Thos. Lee will leave Sunday for her home in Kansas City, after an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. S. F. Malone. Mrs. P. Banks, wife of Sergeant Banks of Ft. Riley, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. L. H. Slaughter and Mrs. Fannie E. Motiu. Mr. Harlan of Leavenworth, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his daughters, Mrs. O. A.Taylor and Miss Bertha Harlan. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Pittsburg, Pa., who have been the guests of Mr. Jackson's mother, Mrs. Jackson, left Wednesday for Kansas City. Mrs. D. F. Tipton of Emporia, passed through the city Thursday of last week en route to Kansas City where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford. W.J. Jamison, assistant county attorney, was in Chicago last week on legal business. He reports a successful trip. He visited several of his friends. In speaking of the strike, he said it was hard to tell that a strike was on, unless one saw an occasional wagon guarded by a policeman. All seemed quiet. Mr. Paul Jones returned Sunday from a trip to Kansas City. Rev. Geo. H. Shaffer of Indianapolis, Ind., spent a few days in the city. On Sunday morning he delivered an able sermon at Saint John's A. M. E. church. Rev. H. B. Parks of New York, editor of the "Voice of Missions," was a distinguished visitor at. Quindaro last week. Rev. Parks is favorably mentioned as a bishop of the A. M. E. church. We know of a young lady who will make an excellent teacher, well qualified in all branches, and who will be quite an affable acquisition to any community. For further information write N. Chiles, manager of THE PLAINDEALER. T.W. Kirk, formerly of this city but now of Newark, Ohio, is the proprietor of one of the best and most up-to-date Negro hotels in the East, known as "The Hotel Brunswick." Success to him. --- Rev. Geo. H. Shaffer of Indianapolis, Ind., attended the commencement exercises at Quindaro, Kas., last week. He is a member of the trustee board. He came up from Kansas City and preached at St. John Sunday morning. The Knights and Ladies of Protection organized a council at Lakeview this week with 17 substantial farmers. Mrs. Carrie L. Hughes and Mr. Daniels organized this council which is now on its way to a grand success. May it prosper. Dr. E. S. Lee has completed a new pressed brick front for his drug store, with a French-plate glass, which is very attractive, and he also has his initials in the tiling on the outside, which makes one of the most unique and complete drug stores in the city. The Daughters of Liberty held their annual services at the Third Baptist church last Sunday, Rev. Harts officiating. A large crowd was in attendance. This organization is one of the most substantial, in respect to our women, in the city, having been in existence for nearly a quarter of a century. William Hill, an employee of the Zanzibar club at Kansas City, Mo., who was well known and popular among the young people of that city, died last Saturday on Oak St. His funeral was held Monday. He was a pleasant young man to meet and stood well with those who knew him and always made friends with those with whom he came in contact—a clever young man. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Miller of N. Lawrence, announce the marriage of their daughter, Victoria, to Mr. Aubrey R. Cloud June 28, 1905, at 6 o'clock. Miss Miller is one of Lawrence's most highly cultured and accomplished young ladies and of one of the most prominent families of that town. Mr. Cloud is an energetic and industrious young man, and owns a beautiful residence where he and his bride will reside. Profs. Gregg and Jackson of the Western University at Quindaro, are undoubtedly two of the strongest supporters Prof. Vernon has in the faculty. The gentlemen are well liked by all and the trustee board speaks in the very highest terms of them and of their work. We know these young men will continue the good work and we expect to see them high up in the counsel of that school in the future. Mr. James M. Mason was married to Miss Georgia-Porter on Wednesday evening of last week at the residence of the bride's mother on Locust street. Miss Porter is one of Topeka's most industrious and energetic young ladies and from a highly respected family and Mr. Mason is one of the leading barbers of Topeka and one of the prominent members of the Mikulcle fraternity in the state of Kansas, be having served in several positions in the Grand Lodge, Commandery and in the Chapter. Freedmen's Land & Trust Co., INCORPORATED.—AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $25,000. PAID UP $18,000. SHARES $25. MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gift-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor. Invest your capital with us in Farms or City Property. We have improved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. PRAIRIE AND BOTTOM LANDS. Write for circulars and information. When in Muskogee come to see us. Messrs. Al. Rodgers and Fred Douglass of Kansas City, were visitors in the Capital city last Sunday and spent a pleasant time in sightseeing. Mr. Douglass is an old Topeka boy and was greatly surprised at the great improvements that have been made up to present. Mr. Rodgers is an old resident of Kansas City, but this was his first trip to Topeka in twenty years, and he was favorably impressed with Topeka and her improvements. Mrs. Bonebrake, wife of Mr. P. I. Bonebrake, president of the Central National bank, died at the family residence on Topeka avenue last Saturday morning and was buried Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bonebrake was one of the most highly cultured and Christian ladies in the West. She was kind and hospitable and always extended her charity to those who were worthy and needy. She will not only be missed by those of her immediate friends and relatives, but by the poor as well, as many of them have always looked to her for help and advice. We sympathize with her husband in this his hour of bereavement and his family, as they have lost a devoted wife and mother, whose place cannot be supplanted. HERE AND THERE. Banks & Bell have opened a fine hotel in South St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. H. H. Walker of St. Joseph, has opened a fine gentlemen's club and cafe and is doing nicely. Charles Phelps, the popular barber of St. Joe, has purchased three of the finest hydraulic chairs in the West. May success be his. Fred Douglass of Kansas City, Mo., has opened a messenger office in that city, known as the "Black Diamond Messenger Service." Rev. W. H. Robinson of North Carolina, is conducting a successful revival at St. Joe. In the past five weeks he has had 44 conversions and over 100 mourners. He is conducting his meetings under a large tent which has a seating capacity of about 600. His audience is about equally divided between colored and white. Rev. Robinson is a member of the North Missouri conference and is doing much to build up the church. He is being assisted by Rev. Jamison of Kansas City, Mo., who is one of the leading Baptist ministers of that city. Conference Schedule. FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT—BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT. Puget Sound Conference, Portland, Ore., August 23. California Conference, Fresno, California, August 30. Colorado Conference, Cheyenne, Wyo., September 14. Kansas Conference, Kansas City, Kansas, September 20. North Missouri Conference, Carrollton, Mo., September 27. Missouri Conference, Higginsville, Mo., October 4. X 413 Kansas Ave. HOTEL W 1009 St I North of Viaduct KANSAS CITY, W. M. AILS Rates: $1.00, $1.50 NICE ROOMS. 13 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA, KS. HOTEL WILLARD, 1009 St Louis Avenue, North of Viaduct and Union St., KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. W. M. AILSTOCK, Prop. Rates: $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per Day. ICE ROOMS. Ice Cream and Soda Water. TWO The T Kan Kan One Y A Ve Florida Sleeper VIA FRISCO On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service 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, eto—the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations may be made through representatives of Frisco System or connecting lines. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, TCHELL, Presby SAINT LOUIS. CHELL, Pres't & Mgr. JOHN DREW, TWO FOR ONE! A Very Rare Chance! BOLEY, IT. 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 and Bought by Negroes. T. M. HAYNES, Local Townsite Mgr., BOLEY, I. T. DAY MIXER. JIM NICKOLS. Open Day and Night. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1215-1217 East 18th St., KANSASCITY, Mo. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendricks, Prop. MILTON C. SIMMONS, Secretary and Treasurer. Vice President. When in AJOHNSON don't forget Dt. ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. ONE! dealer star normal $1.50. hance! EY, I.T., Town and of the Negro. and 600 Inhabitants! Bounding Boley has Already been groes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Surrounding Boley to be Leased. BOLEY, I. T. NIGHT MIXER. HORACE BURKE. POOL HALL HED ROOMS. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. h. St., KANSAS CITY, Mo. Lige Hendricks, Prop. secretary and Treasurer. Lee's drug store. Wilson's Summer Garden-enough said. The coolest place in town-Lee's drug store. Mrs. Betsy Dunn is quite sick at her home, 1114 N. Jefferson street. Charles Bradshaw left Thursday for Dodge City to take charge of a private car. Wilson's Summer Garden will be open Tuesday and Friday nights of each week. Charles Dillard left Tnesday for Heleno, Montana, where he intends to reside. The only swell place in town in which colored people are WELCOME is Lee's drug store. Ed Davis and wife and sister-in-law of Holton were in Topeka this week to take the degrees of the Court of Calanthe. Cards will be out soon announcing the marriage of Charles Lytle to Miss Felicia Davis. Mr. Lytle is having a cozy home furnished. Rev. S. F. Boston, of Dover, Okla., was in the city this week and while here he was the guests of the Methodist ministers. Prof. W. E. Guy, of Langston, Okla., an instructor in the University of that place is spending his vacation with his parents in this city. Miss Hattie Green of Kansas City will arrive next week to attend the Baptist convention of the Western States and Territories. She will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. T. Bradshaw, 1510 Quincy street. The three lodges of the O. E. S. held a joint session one evening this week at 618 Kansas avenue to receive a visit from the Grand Royal Matron, Mrs. Alice Brown, of Kansas City. Mrs. J. R. Lytle who has been seriously ill for several months seems to be growing worse. Her son, Jesse will arrive from Chicago this week to be at her bedside. We teach you Shorthand and Typewriting at your home. Typewriting machines furnished: no tuition until we have secured you a position. Write Lee and Edwards' Shorthand School, 600 W. 47th street, Dept. B. Chicago, Ill. The contest for the most popular lady in the city by the Daily Capital is becoming quite interesting and we would like for our friends to vote for Miss Dolly Curtis, who we think is the most popular young lady in the city and we know she has more ability than any other woman we know of in the city. Hon. Shell Curtis, the popular clerk of the district court, will visit friends in Illinois for the next few weeks and will be accompanied by his three children. Mr. Curtis has made one of the best district clerks Shawnee county ever had and several of his friends are trying to persuade him to become a candidate for re-election. Bishop E. Tyree, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn. will be with Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E., at Coffeyville, Kans. June 20-22, in his district conference, and will ordain Rev. J. J. Walton, an elder in the place of Bishop Grant, who has been indisposed for two months. Rev. H. B. Parks, D. D., of New York and our own beloved W. T. Vernon will also be there. --- Rufus Wilkerson died at the home of Will Campbell on Van Buren street and was buried last Thursday by the Benevolentsociety. His health had been failing for some time. He was from Macon county, Tenn., and was 58 years of age. Mrs. John Scales is his only relative in Topeka, though he is supposed to have some in Tennessee. He was insured for a small sum, which is not assigned to any one. NEW TRADES BUILDING FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY AT QVMDARO KANS. The best Ice Cream Soda in town Lee's drug store. A pleasant time awaits you at Wilson's Tuesday night. Lee's soda fountain is going full blast now since the new front is finished. Come and get cool. Best soda in the city. The Atheneum Art club was entertained highly at Mrs. Frank Fulton's home, 629 Jackson street, Tuesday afternoon. Quite a bit of new business was presented for the club's action. A half hour was spent in needle work, during which time Miss B. Jones entertained the ladies at the piano. At 4:30 a neat luncheon was served. The club will meet June 20 with Mrs. R. Wheeler, 718 West street. The people of the city are becoming alarmed over the absence of the cook at Bethany college, who has now been absent for some three weeks. He left a month's salary and his clothes behind, and there is some fear of foul play. Mr. Thos. White is a very quiet gentleman, about 42 years of age, is five feet and four inches in height, and lame in one leg. He has a heavy black mustache. He is very gentlemanly in his deportment and stood well with the people of Topeka. It is a burning shame and a disgrace to have poor Aunt Sally Rutherford going around begging for money for sustenance when she draws a pension from the government, and some years ago drew $1500 back pension. In conversing with Hon. Charles Curtis he said it was a shame to have this old lady treated in this manner and that the people ought to have the matter looked up; that she had been to his office and made the statement that she was out of food and was soliciting money to live upon. He said that he secured $1500 for her some years ago as a back pension and that he was at a loss to know what had become of this money, and that had it been properly invested she would have had sufficient money to live upon. Let the humane society look up this matter and see what has been done with this money. Congressman Curtis is very much interested and would like to see this affair given proper attention. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis of the Knights of Pythias, Kansas and Jurisdiction, made his annual visit to Excelsior Lodge, No. 3 at their castle hall Tuesday evening, and a large number of Sir Knights were present to welcome him. He has instituted several new lodges this year and anticipates one of the largest sessions ever held in the state at Wier City July 25. After the business was transacted, the Sir Knights retired to the Twenty-third Kansas Band room where Chancellor Commander Geo. W. Jackson and the Sir Knights served refreshments and an enjoyable time was had till a late hour Grand Chancellor Lewis goes from here to Lawrence. He is making his annual tour preceding the grand session, and while here the claim of $100 held by Mrs. Harry Adams was settled. Mr. Lewis is doing much to build up the order, and his excellent work is highly appreciated. A MOONLIGHT PARTIE Wednesday night about one hundred persons attended the moon light partie at Wilson's Summer Garden, and a pleasant evening was spent. They came early and remained until the very last moment. The music was excellent and every thing else was in accord. That all had a good time may be seen by the following expressions from a few who were there: From 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. at 620 Jackson street, North Topeka. For particulars address MISS NANCE 512 WESTERN AVENUE. "If all moonlight parties are as delightful as the one at Wilson's I, would not mind attending one ev ery night."—Gaitha Page. The Ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs. W. W. Plumb June 6. An hour was devoted to needle work, after which the usual club lunch was served. Mrs. W. Ware was a very agreeable visitor. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Peak on Van Buren street June 20. All members are requested to be present. "I certainly enjoyed myself and think it a pleasant place."—George Smith. "I will never fail to attend a gathering at Wilson's Garden."—A. M. Thomas. Foster Williams, Has one of the cleanest and best stocks of in Southern Kansas. When in need of anything see him. Comfort in the Sick Depends on many little things. Tra what is wanted—an atomizer, with a to spray the room and make the air o ing; a thermometer, fresh absorbe water bottle—a dozen little things tha The doctors and nurses know that things and others, in the most depe We take this means of letting you kn KOHL'S PHAR Coffeyville, Kansas. fort in the Sick Room is on many little things. Trained nurses wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfector in the room and make the air clean and thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton little—a dozen little things that help the doctors and nurses know that we have them and others, in the most dependable of this means of letting you know it. HL'S PHARMA the Sick Room. little things. Trained nurses know a atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, and make the air clean and refresh- er, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot en little things that help the patient. nurses know that we have all these in the most dependable qualities. of letting you know it. PHARMACY. Comfort in the Sick Room. Depends on many little things. Trained nurses know what is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refreshing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot water bottle—a dozen little things that help the patient. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these things and others, in the most dependable qualities. We take this means of letting you know it. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescriptions a Specialy. one 743. one 561. 732 Kansas 732 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 561.} Are You INSURED? WOODMARK PROTECTION of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the I Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000 as for $100, $150 and $200 for children age s is the only Colored Fraternal Insu Company in the United States. Intelligent Negro should carry some Insur telling agents in every town. Write at to the right persons. e Knights and Ladies of Protect Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, lies for $350, $500 and $1000. 150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. My Colored Fraternal Insurance may in the United States. No should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once for terms persons. and Ladies of Protection. Issues policies for $350, $500 We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for ch This is the only Colored Frater Company in the United Every intelligent Negro should carry so good, live, hustling agents in every town. Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Ool. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. Ask for a nut and maple sundae at Lee's drug store. Everybody will be at the Garden Tuesday and Friday nights. Fans! Fans! Fans! free to every one at Lee's drug store. A Brilliant Orator. Mr. M. R. Powell, principal of the Wathena, Kans., colored school is a graduate of the college department of Howard University, Washington, D. C., with the degree of A. B. He had several honors conferred upon him while there. In 1902 he won the Appha Phie gold medal in a prize debate. In the same year he was sent abroad to represent Howard University in the student volunteer movement, being the only Howard student ever having that honor conferred upon him. He is prepared to deliver, at any notice, several addresses or lectures as follows: "The Rising Generation the Door of Hope." "The Defects of the Negro Church." "The Grandfather Clause in the Southern State Constitution." "The 'Jim Crow' School Law in Kansas." Write him at once for information. Those hot, worrisome evenings are cool and pleasant at Wilson's Summer Garden. Tuesday and Friday nights at Wilson's. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. BUTTONS. PORTRAITS W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA. The Albatross Supply Co. - Supply Co., Kansas City..... Goods shipped direct from the factory to the consumer. We save you traveling salesman's and merchant's expense and profits on General Merchandise, Household Novelties and Supplies. We sell the sell the newest inventions before they reach your home dealer. Our goods are all reliable, and manufactured by one of the largest and most responsible manufacturing establishments in the West. Our goods save you labor, time and money. Every day a Sale day. If you believe in saving your husband's, brother's or father's earning you will send a 'cent' today for our illustrated 32 page Catalogue. "Not to surprise you would surprise us." The Albatross Supply Co. Inc. Blush and Frames Send me your names at once. Your Age, ex-Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two-cent stamp for reply and I will send you some REJOICING INFORMATION. Write STANLEY P. BITTERELL, Emmahin, Tenn. P.S.—West Agents to handle my work. Big Pay. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie Carhart, Plaintiff. vs Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, for a divorce and custody of child, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1905, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. [REAL] L.S. Curtis [SEAL] I. S. CURTIS. Clerk District Court. 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. 30 Mrs. Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, 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. 38 Mrs. Patsy B. Gooding, Box 338, Wier City, 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 332 Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184, Wler City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo. C. 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Fine Gold Watch, $50.00. The Plaindealer PRIZE GOLD WATCH as the most popular non-commissioned officer of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. The majority of the Negroes are not good laborers; they are careless and indifferent and try to make as much off their white friends as they can. Recently we read a Negro song, which illustrates this point: "What's de use my workin' so hard? My wife works in a white man's yard; She cooks de chicken and saves me de wing; She tinks I'se workin'. but I ain't doin' a thing." Let us contrast the condition of the farmers and people in the states where there are few Negroes with that of the people where they form a conspicuous part of the population. In the former we find the people out of debt, most of them with some spare money, whereas, in the Negro section the majority of the farmers are in debt, their land is heavily mortgaged and they are increasing their mortgages every year. What is the cause of this? There are two reasons. In one case the hand that grasps the dollar is the hand that made it, by working for it; whereas, in the other one white man will sit in the shade of a tree and watch two Negroes, not especially interested in his success, doing what he might do himself. The former works hard upon his own lands, and the latter does not work at all. Suppose you take away from him his two Negroes and send them away, he takes hold and does the work himself, which he has been in the habit of hiring done. His family have comforts and luxuries that they have never known before, instead of paying double wages for not the best of labor. We have heard some insist that the South cannot get along without the Negro, as he is the chief laborer. What a mistake! Not more than 50 per cent of this race are employed. For every employed Negro man and woman in the South there are an idle white man and woman; not idle from choice, but willing to take the place and do the work done by the Negro, if this race could be induced to emigrate. Get rid of the black and you remove the degrading notion that the white man must not do the Negroes' kind or sort of work. It will be seen, therefore, that if we were possible to remove the Negroes, bodily and at once, there are those holding their hands in discontented idleness, who would be ready and willing to fill his place without the country feeling any loss at all. We have already said that the black man is not a good laborer. Of course, this does not apply to all; there are some exceptions, but the rule holds good. We are not blaming him; we might be no better with his history, but we are showing the facts which we have to face. We have shown that there are a great many idle Negroes, and where there are a great many idle people you always find a great per cent of them criminals. Nearly 57 per cent of the criminals in the South are Negroes. Dr. G. Frank Lydson of Chicago, who has made a study of criminology for twenty five years, says that the Negro will be "one of the determining factors in the evolution of the distinctive American criminal type of the future." He sees danger ahead for us. Another very important reason for their emigration is the expense they are to the country. The schooling of these Negroes alone has cost the country $75,000,000 in the last twenty years, a very small part of which expense has been borne by the Negro himself. The white people are taking themselves to educate him. We can add to this the expense of taking care of the poor and criminal. The money might well be used for the better education of the whites. Besides all this, there are a great many private bequests from kind hearted people, which would probably be given to other institutions if the Negroes were not with us. Another point which we cannot overlook is, if the Negroes emigrate to Africa they will help to civilize that country and educate the native thus helping to open up another country for us to trade with; and having gone from this country with they would have a friendly feeling for us and favor us in a great many ways. They would think and feel and say with us; "Oh, the Star-Spangled Banner, long may it wave CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. PRINCIPAL BRUCE. Too much cannot be said in praise of Prof. N. C. Bruce, principle of Bartlette High School of St. Joseph, who is now pointing to his third year. He is a tireless worker, and is one of the best and leading educators of the West. He gives his personal attention to all of the smallest details. He was born in Halifax county Virginia thirty-eight years ago, and is one of eleven children. He was reared on a farm till fifteen, and had to look out for himself and the rest of the family from that time on. At that age he went to Danville, Va., where he entered the employee of T. G. Banister as a clerk in his dry goods and grocery store. He became a Christian at the age of thirteen years and has always attended Sunday School as a pupil or teacher. At the age of six years, he entered the public schools, and from that time on he has been battling to attain that which is more noble in life. Prof. Bruce attended school at Shaw University for five years and then entered the Freshman class of Bates College, Maine, and graduated with honor in 1893. In the same year, he was elected dean of the college department at Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., and taught history, civics, mathematics and languages there with President C. F. Meserve and eight other white and ten colored teachers—nineteen in all, including the president who was a Massachusetts white man. The college department alone increased from a dozen to over 120 during the nine years Mr. Bruce presided as head teacher. Against the protests and appeal of president, students and teachers, he resigned this position in 1902 to accept a smaller but more needy work as principal of the Saint Joseph High School. Since coming West, like all new comers, Prof. Bruce has had difficulties, opposition and many perplexities, but has overcome all and is now respected by all for his quiet, unassuming but hardworking and skillful management. The Colored High School has an enrollment of one hundred and the Grammar Department two hundred and thirty-five—total three hundred and thirty-five. Twelve teachers and the entire work of colored education is directly helped by his modern methods. "Be on time, each attend to his or her own work; be silent, be not puffed up, and toil terribly" seem to be his watch words and the secret of his success. The corps of teachers are first-class and deeply interested in the pupils who are doing such excellent work. Following is the list of teachers: Mr. A. Walker, B. S., Sciences. Miss Emma B. Derrick, Domestic Science. Mr. W. H. Bruce, Business Course. Miss Verta Cohron, English. Mr. W. R. Burns, Mathematics and History. Miss Linnie Montgomery, Seventh and Eighth grades. Mr. D. E. Taylor, Fifth and Sixth grades. Miss Laura Pierson, Fourth grade. Miss May Johnson, Third grade. Mrs. Clara T. Knox, First and Second grades. Louise May Peery, Emma Marian Dayton, Charles Lewis, Myrtle Thompson, Leola Burns; Robert Webster Wilson, Jessie Howard Robinson, Dora LaBelle Holmes, Mattie I. Shreeves, Leola Burns. OFFICERS J. H. Robinson, President; Dennis L. R. Holmes, V-president; E. M. Dayton, Secretary; M. I. Shreves, Treasurer; Charles Lewis, Orator; Lulu Peery, Historian; Leola Burns, Prophetess; R. W. Wilson Poet; Myrtle Thompson, Musical Directress. Class colors—Burnt Orange and Black. The High School has an orchestra which compares favorably with some of the finest in the country. Saint Joseph's colored citizens should take on new life and create business and find employment for their boys and girls who are a credit to any community. The school is one of the best in the state, and the closing exercises equaled any we ever attended. Over eight hundred people were at the graduating exercises, and the white people were amazed at the progress made by the colored students, many of them frankly admitting that it was far above that of their race. Thursday was a great day at the school building and hundreds of blacks and whites viewed the work of the several departments. The exhibits were many and showed wonderful progress during the past year. The many visitors highly enjoyed the exhibit as well as the dainty eatables and cold drinks furnished and prepared by the students. All were required to register and the scene reminded us somewhat of the educational building at the World's Fair. The progressive colored people of Saint Joseph have made a proposition for a page of THE PLAINDEALER to be devoted to the interest of the people of that city. If the required amount is raised, we will make our way into "Old Missouri" and endeavor to educate and arouse the people of Saint Joseph to a sense of duty that will be of interest and beneficial to them in every respect. What is needed in Saint Joseph is a paper that will stimulate a spirit among the people to do business and stay closer together. There is a great scope for business enterprises among the colored people of that city. An undertaking establishment, a good grocery store, a gents' furnishing store, a millinery store or any kind of business if conducted properly can be made pay in St. Joseph. Let all rally to the cause of progress and put this paper in every Negro home in Saint Joseph, and we will do all in our power to bring about that which is most needed. Arrangements have been made for a local office and a competent gentleman will be in charge. WICHITA. Miss Lizzie Anderson of Salina has been the guest of Mrs. R. H. Frazier; she returned to her home last week. Rev. J. P. Howard, who has been holding meetings the past week at the A. M. E. church, left Monday for Hutchinson. The Ladies' mission circle of the Second Baptist church met this week with S. E. Patton. F. Fowler visited friends in Newton Sunday. A musical coneert was given at Odd Fellows hall one evening this week. Mrs. Walter Gibbs entertained at dinner Wednesday. Among the guests were Rev. J. P. Howard, H. W. King and Mrs. H. T. Covington. Harry Massey returned home Friday from Quindaro where he has been attending Western University. Miss Nora Hyder is visiting in Newton. The ladies of the G. L. A. club were entertained on Tuesday afternoon, of last week, at the home of Mrs. Thomas Cox. Miss L. Anderson of Salina was their guest. This club does not date its organization as compared with other clubs, and is comparatively young. It is, however, making efforts to make a creditable display at the Federation. The delegates are Mesdames J. L. Harper and R. F. Frazier —Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. I want a housekeeper not over 40 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mrs. Preston Taylor was painfully injured last week by being thrown from a street car. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held a public installation at their hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. Robinson, the evangelist, is still meeting with great success in his tent meetings. Over 40 conversions have resulted. Rev. Robinson preached the annual sermon of the Good Samaritan lodge last Sunday. Jane Fortune, familiarly known as "Christmas Tree," and for many years a well known character in St. Joseph, died at the poor farm last week. She claimed to have been a member of one of the royal families of Africa and was very eccentric in her ways. She usually wore a great variety of ribbons and laces and her hat was a big bouquet. The Inter-Society contest between the Phi Kappa and Calliopean societies of the high school was held at the A. M. E. church Monday evening. Tuesday evening was class night at the high school, and Friday night was commencement proper. All of the pupils did great credit to themselves. The 8th grade commencements of the Lincoln and high schools were held at the A. M. E. church and Francis St. church respectively. Dr. Carrion reports girl babies in the homes of Rev. Cohron and Mr. Edgar Francis. LINCOLN, NEB. Master Harry Barnett left last Monday for Deadwood, S. D., to live with his aunt, Mrs. T. Bolin. Miss Willa L. Smith was in the city several days last week in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER, and left Tuesday for Kansas City. Mrs. J. L. Brown returned from Duluth, Minn., last Wednesday. The Aid society of the A. M. E. gave a picnic in Epworth Lake park on Thursday of last week and in spite of rain a large crowd enjoyed the outing. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters, of Tabor and the maids and pages of the Tents will be preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday by Rev. J. A. Thomas. The A.M.E. church officials have announced that their new building will soon be under construction. The Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will have their annual sermon preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday, June 25th. Mt. Zion will have a trolley ride June 30th. The State Holiness association will begin a ten days meeting at Epworth Lake park today. Miss Florence Hawkins left last Wednesday for her home at Falls City. She will spend a few days in Kansas City taking the teachers examination. Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Ross and children returned last Friday from Omaha where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. Bridger, mother of Mr. Ross, who died last Monday week and buried Thursday. S. F. Westerfield left Monday for Argentine, Kas., to attend the session of the Grand Court. The Postmasters convention was the attraction Tuesday and W. monday thi week. All the oth had an enjoyable time. THE COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION! THE COSMOPOLITAN MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION will furnish you substantial aid and assistance in the way of a funeral benefit for the small sum of ONE-HALF CENT a day or FIFTEEN CENTS a month. For full information call at their offices. Rooms 20-21-22 Central National Bank Building, TOPEKA, KANSAS. 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In the past few weeks they have come to the front with an enterprise that fills a long felt want in Kansas City and caused a halo of glory to bedeck the heads of those who gave birth to the undertaking. At 1228 Baltimore avenue, in a splendid building, remodeled for the purpose, the Waiters' Catering association has been established under the management of Messrs. Wm. MoNight and Garrett, both headwaiters at the Baltimore hotel and we are frank to say no better arrangement of affairs could have been affected. The front part of the building is utilized for a barber shop, equipped with the latest style furniture, and under the management of Mr. T. N. Collins. And everything thereabout testifies that the aeme of sanitation has been reached. In connection with the same is a commodious office and reading room, supplied with books and papers pregnant with those precious things upon which the mind feeds and thus lifts the same to higher ground. In the rear is a neat Buffet, for members only, where idle moments are spent in conversing and playing innocent games, everything bearing the semblance of gambling being barred, while on the second floor are neatly furnished rooms occupied by men only. The place gives employment to seven persons, two of whom are young lady cashiers, whose presence dignify the place, as does a pure soul the community in which it dwells. May the Waiters' Catering association live long and prosper. OTTAWA, KANSAS. The mission circle met with Mrs. D. E. Overr June 8th and spent a pleasant afternoon. Rev. G. A. Griffith preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. The entertainment at the A.M.E. church Monday night was a grand success. The mission circle presented the church a $11 set of pulpit chairs, and then gave $5 in Sunday's rally. The rally at the A. M. E. church which closed Monday night resulted as follows: Mrs. Kitty Wilson solicited $36.15, winning first prize; Mrs. A. Jackson, $28.05, winning second prize; Miss Rhoda Frazer, $28.01, third prize; Mrs. E. Clayborne, $22, fourth prize. These prizes were linen table cloths. A lawn social at the 3rd Baptist church tonight. FT. SCOTT ITEMS. The rally at the A. M. E. church last Sunday was a success. Dr. H. B. Parks of New York came instead of Bishop Grant and preached three very able sermons. He renewed his acquaintance of many old friends. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor will be preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday by Rev. W. P. Greene. Mrs. Myria Brown of Mound City is visiting in the city. The members of the class in millinery gave a picnic Monday at Bridalveil Park. There were 35 in attendance and the day's outing proved a rare treat to all present. In the grand rally held at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday, the members and friends succeeded in raising $330.00. This was more than the amount asked for and places Shiloh on a solid footing. The rally was a success in every respect and showed clearly the strength of the church. The ladies of the Baptist church gave an excellent recital and musical program on Thursday evening of last week in which some of the leading talent in the city was represented. Mrs. Shaffer of Kansas City, who has become noted on account of the quality of her voice, took part and her solos were encored freely.